A ★★★★ Book Review of Don't Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard, Uncommon Justice #3 | A Christian Fiction Romantic Suspense Novel
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Goddard dazzles readers with a breathtaking, snowy location and edge of your seat suspense, both leaving readers breathless and devouring the pages in this thrilling new mystery.
From the stunning cover to the fast-paced action, Goddard keeps her readers easily enthralled with the story of investigative reporter Rae Burke and former DEA Agent Liam McKade as they team up to work together in the search for Rae’s missing sister-in-law, Zoey. With danger at every turn and the clock ticking away, can these two find the missing woman before it’s too late?
Justice comes easy for these two. But forgiveness? That's another matter altogether.
Investigative reporter Rae Burke will do anything to find her missing sister-in-law, even if it means facing Liam McKade, a man who almost lost his life saving hers. A former DEA agent, Liam thought he could find peace at his Wyoming ranch, but he doesn't feel at home anywhere anymore. When the reporter who blew his cover on an important investigation inserts herself back into his life, he's less than thrilled. But Rae's keen investigative skills have led her down the right path--and directly into the dragon's mouth--leaving Liam no choice but to protect her. As the danger increases, the past they both tried to flee catches up to them, along with the feelings they once had for each other . . .
★★★★ | From the moment I read the prologue, I was hooked on this newest release from renowned romantic suspense author, Elizabeth Goddard. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the two previous books in the Uncommon Justice series and eagerly looked forward to this newest book, which did not disappoint.
The tension in the beginning between these two well-formed characters is pretty intense and for good reason. As the story unfolds, the narrative reveals little bits and pieces about the connection Rae and Liam had over a year ago that nearly cost Rae her life and did cost Liam his undercover career with a bullet in his leg. As Rae throws herself into the investigation of her sister-in-law’s disappearance and Liam battles his own recovery and purpose in life, these two find purpose in their lives together.
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The plot in this novel is on point and very dramatic. This story moves quickly, keeps readers guessing and is mysteriously eventful. I loved the edge-of-your-seat scenes paralleled with the re-budding romance between Rae and Liam. Goddard kept me guessing and about half way through the book, really drew me in when the plot thickened and the suspense kicked it up a notch.
The setting was incredible, as Goddard paints a beautiful visual of the Wyoming mountains surrounding the popular resort area of Jackson Hole.
The internal thoughts of the characters is well balanced with dialogue which makes for a great read. While I do wish the romance was a bit more passionate and forthcoming, one particular scene between Rae and Liam offered me my favorite quote from the book. There are also some faith-based elements strewn throughout the story that are light and inspirational, but not overpowering.
Lastly, Goddard wraps up this story in a can’t-turn-the-pages-fast-enough ending that is surprising, fantastic and deliciously dramatic, leaving readers satisfied.
Overall, this is a clean romantic suspense that is appropriate for ages 16+. The mystery is well-planned and the book is exciting. My only wish for this book would have been that the backstory to Rae and Liam was shared right up front, in detail, and that Goddard better balanced the intensity with which Liam dreaded Rae’s insertion back into his life with his falling for her again to make it a bit more believable. It was hard to know what was going on inside his head when the words that came out of his mouth held so much disdain. His actions spoke the exact opposite mid way through and it would have been nice to see him internally struggling with his feelings for her versus her reappearance and his hesitancy.
“If I could tell you to leave and trust that you would, I’d take that path. But I’ve seen you in action. You’re willing to risk everything for someone else. I can’t let you do this alone. And I know you won’t stop. So I’m here with you every step of the way. ”
About the Author:
Elizabeth Goddard has sold over one million books and is the award-winning author of more than 40 romance novels and counting, including the romantic mystery The Camera Never Lies--a 2011 Carol Award winner. She is a Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense finalist for her Mountain Cove series--Buried, Backfire, and Deception--and a Carol Award finalist for Submerged. When she's not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry. For more information about her books, visit her website at www.ElizabethGoddard.com.
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