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amber_thiessen's review
3.0
ISB Ranger Madison Thorn left her work in violent crimes after a traumatizing incident. Now she works white collar crimes and heads to Natchez for an assignment. Officer Clayton Bradshaw is investigating a shooting and Madison gets pulled into the investigation. She has to balance her own investigation and the unfolding drama with her own family and her adoptive past.
Madison struggles to trust men after what happened and Clayton made a promise when he came to follow Christ. They learn to work together and support each other through all the drama that unfolds.
This is book four in the series, I've not read the others, but I had no problems reading it as a stand alone. Christian suspense readers will enjoy it.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review!
Madison struggles to trust men after what happened and Clayton made a promise when he came to follow Christ. They learn to work together and support each other through all the drama that unfolds.
This is book four in the series, I've not read the others, but I had no problems reading it as a stand alone. Christian suspense readers will enjoy it.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review!
gloriaclover's review
5.0
I like this series. I feel like I'm learning about the Natchez Trace and Park Rangers and the FBI, etc. Patricia Bradley kept me guessing again, but I was mostly right. However, in romantic suspense mostly right could be all dead. Thanks for another fun read.
randikaye's review
4.0
Deception is the fourth book in Patricia Bradley's Natchez Trace Park Rangers series. While there are some familiar names that pop up, I do feel like this could be read just fine as a standalone. While I had personally read the previous books in the series, my recollection of them was fuzzy and I didn't feel like I was missing anything.
This story had a lot going on. That made for a really great and interesting story... though I'll admit at the beginning I found myself a little confused as to who was who and what was going on. Once I got it all sorted out, I was 100% invested in each and every character. As someone who reads a lot of suspense novels, I find that I often figure out what is going to happen fairly early in many stories. This one had so many twists and surprises that kept me guessing from start to finish. I enjoyed the suspense, I enjoyed the romance and I enjoyed every little surprise that popped up. There were great messages of forgiveness mixed in there as well that helped take the story to another level too.
Overall, I thought this was a great read and one that fans of romantic suspense are sure to want to experience for themselves.
**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
This story had a lot going on. That made for a really great and interesting story... though I'll admit at the beginning I found myself a little confused as to who was who and what was going on. Once I got it all sorted out, I was 100% invested in each and every character. As someone who reads a lot of suspense novels, I find that I often figure out what is going to happen fairly early in many stories. This one had so many twists and surprises that kept me guessing from start to finish. I enjoyed the suspense, I enjoyed the romance and I enjoyed every little surprise that popped up. There were great messages of forgiveness mixed in there as well that helped take the story to another level too.
Overall, I thought this was a great read and one that fans of romantic suspense are sure to want to experience for themselves.
**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
hilary_b's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Addiction and Suicide
melmo2610's review
4.0
This was a fantastic finale to the Natchez Trace Park Rangers series. I really liked all the moving pieces of this story and how Patricia wove them together to make an exciting and fun book. I had trouble putting this one down! It really grabbed my attention. Sorry to see this series end!
I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
michellef's review
5.0
Deception is a romantic suspense novel by author Patricia Bradley. Deception is installment #4 of the Natchez Trace Park Rangers series. Even though it is installment #4, and I haven’t read the others, I didn’t find it hard to follow. After reading Deception, I will go back and read the previous installments.
Deception took hold of me and wouldn’t let me go. I was vicariously living the story from the first page. I felt the pace was perfect and appreciated the short chapters.
Could “Jane Doe” be Madison Thorn’s twin sister? Madison was adopted out as a baby so she didn’t know. Also, did Madison’s grandfather attempt suicide, or was he murdered?
Quote: “Why did God stop some evil and not others?”
I kept reading for long hours I was so invested in the novel. I did guess the culprits but that didn’t deter me. I loved Deception and read it in two days. I highly recommend Deception to fans of romantic suspense. Also, to fans of Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey. I give Deception 5*/5*.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Deception took hold of me and wouldn’t let me go. I was vicariously living the story from the first page. I felt the pace was perfect and appreciated the short chapters.
Could “Jane Doe” be Madison Thorn’s twin sister? Madison was adopted out as a baby so she didn’t know. Also, did Madison’s grandfather attempt suicide, or was he murdered?
Quote: “Why did God stop some evil and not others?”
I kept reading for long hours I was so invested in the novel. I did guess the culprits but that didn’t deter me. I loved Deception and read it in two days. I highly recommend Deception to fans of romantic suspense. Also, to fans of Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey. I give Deception 5*/5*.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
sassybookishmama's review
4.0
Well if you enjoy suspense then this is definitely the book for you! This is my first book by this author and boy it won't be the last. This book definitely has you in pins and needles from the very beginning and does not let you lose interest at all. It definitely is a page turner and you will not want to stop reading at all. It is fast paced and felt like a quick read.
The characters were very like-able. Clay and Madison were definitely easy to connect with and their relationship seemed very realistic. The author did a great job at giving you a true portrayal of someone overcoming addiction. She didn't make it seem like it was rainbows and ponies but rather a true thing that is difficult and takes time. It is a daily struggle. We as Christians struggle daily even when we have a close walk with the Lord.
I know this is part of a series and typical me started a series in the end of it all so I am sure that although I had no trouble following the story, I think it would have been even better if I would've started from the beginning so I could get to know some of the characters even better.
Overall I thought the story was great and really enjoyed it. I can't wait to explore more of this authors books.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher Revell. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
The characters were very like-able. Clay and Madison were definitely easy to connect with and their relationship seemed very realistic. The author did a great job at giving you a true portrayal of someone overcoming addiction. She didn't make it seem like it was rainbows and ponies but rather a true thing that is difficult and takes time. It is a daily struggle. We as Christians struggle daily even when we have a close walk with the Lord.
I know this is part of a series and typical me started a series in the end of it all so I am sure that although I had no trouble following the story, I think it would have been even better if I would've started from the beginning so I could get to know some of the characters even better.
Overall I thought the story was great and really enjoyed it. I can't wait to explore more of this authors books.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher Revell. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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