4 Star Mini Book Review: Honor's Refuge by Hallee Bridgeman, A Riveting Romantic Suspense
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
When she was just five years old, Melissa Braxton watched her father take her mother's life. Separated from her sister, Lola, at that time, Melissa grew up with a strong desire to help those stuck in abusive relationships. It's why she became a therapist and opened a domestic abuse shelter.
After losing a leg to a gunshot wound in the line of duty, Phil Osbourne has felt like a man without a purpose--until he hears Melissa's story and decides to use his Special Forces contacts to track down her missing sister. He knows what he discovers will break Melissa's heart. What he doesn't realize is that helping the women reunite will bring the cartel down on them like the category 5 hurricane striking Miami.
Bruised yet not quite broken, Melissa and Phil battle the storm and the cartel, calling on strength they didn't know they had to escape death, save the innocent, and--just maybe--find healing in each other's arms.
MY REVIEW: ★★★ 3/5 Stars
Book 3 in the Love and Honor Series
Author Hallee Bridgeman returns with an exciting romantic suspense! I really enjoyed the characters in this story, something Bridgeman does well. She creates lovable, relatable characters with real-life problems, struggles and backgrounds.
I was expecting a bit more excitement in this story in the beginning, but still found it entertaining and easy to read. Melissa’s character was probably my favorite of the two leads and I was amazed at her compassion, drive and career choice after all she had been through in her young childhood. She was a bright, vibrant main character.
Phil is struggling after his discharge from the military but turned out to be a surprising lead and was likable. His protective nature over Melissa was sweet though many times I wanted to throttle him for his insecurities.
The excitement of this story picks up towards the ending and I thoroughly enjoyed the edge of your seat suspense found there.
A rich faith element is interwoven throughout this story as both of the characters, and several secondary characters, are Christians and live their lives accordingly. The characters are mature in their decisions, their conversation and their faith.
Overall, a clean and solid read that I believe readers who enjoy strong military heroes will like.
More Books By Hallee Bridgeman:
MILITARY SUSPENSE
An Ecoterrorist Organization Bent on Destruction, A Covert Mission Overseas and A Second Chance at Love… A solid new release with camaraderie, romance and faith!
Military suspense has always been, and probably always will be, my favorite form of fiction. I love a story with a formidable hero, a rich undercurrent of patriotism and brotherhood and the heart-pounding danger of missions overseas. Hallee Bridgeman delighted me with all of these things in her brand new release, Word of Honor, book 2 in her Love and Honor series.