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Thank you in advance to the author, Theresa Hall, along with JustRead Tours for providing a complimentary copy to review. A positive review was not required or requested, and all words are my own.

As someone who used to LOVE and praise the Intrigue line, I have jumped ship and become a “HUGE” fan of the Love Inspired Suspense (LIS) line from Harlequin. The Love Inspired (LI) is a close second.

I have ALWAYS been a romantic-suspense fan, and each LIS I’ve read has NEVER disappointed. Even though this is the author’s debut into this particular genre – this book did not disappoint. That’s not to say all first time authors are bad, but there are some who really dive right in and grab your attention, and some warm up. But, I have yet to read an LIS or LI book I wasn’t happy with either.

Starting from the cover and into the book – this was an intense, exciting, heart-pounding read. While the author has no real input into the cover, the people over at LI and LIS do a great job. This cover really grabbed my attention and set up this “can’t stop reading” book.

From the characters to the plot – this never stopped. Quite literally – this never stopped. Hall’s writing kept me engaged with the heart-racing action, making this an extremely quick read. I was hooked right off, and I honestly couldn’t stop reading due to what was going on in the story. But, I did put it down long enough to catch my breath. I could barely take proper notes for a review, and I was wondering how I was going to do this review without notes. I flew right through the first three chapters because I was reading so fast.

Hall also created characters that the reader may or may not be able to identify with, but they were realistic enough that we could empathize with them. And, in a small way, connect with them. Sgt. Jackson Archer was definitely one such character with the tragedy he’d faced prior to the start of the book. Still, his patience with Allison and his determination to keep her safe made him the absolute hero of this book.

Allison was pretty brave in the face of what was going on. She was, despite being frightened, not afraid to stand up for herself. She was feisty to the point Jackson had thought of putting her in jail for the night (slight, teensy spoiler) – wow! He wasn’t playing around – and with good reason. But, still? Jail? WOW!

There were three other characters I really had some doubts about. One was right off, and the other I had a “suspicion”. I was actually right about them. The other? I should’ve known better – but, that’s what this is all about – keeping you reading and guessing, second-guessing even.

While two federal agencies were mentioned – FBI and DEA, only one DEA agent makes it to the end, there are no FBI agents in this.

The only problem/not-a-problem with this – it is a standalone read. So, we might not be re-visiting the characters again. It’s good because of the immediate outcome, but again – seeing them down the road wouldn’t be too bad.

This played out like one of those suspense movies. I could close my eyes and either picture the action or feel like I was right there. And, I do believe fans of this genre will really enjoy this book, if not downright love it.

When it comes to liking and disliking things in a book, let’s face it – no one likes the sad, tragic stuff. It is character building, and sadly, it is real life. Also, when the two leads don’t get along right off – it is stressful. But, Hall makes up for that with a romance that isn’t too romantic or conventional, but shows that we do heal and can move forward. It also shows that we’re needed when and where we’re needed at a particular time.

There were two “cases” in this one – the one that led to Jackson’s tragedy, and the current one. Both get resolved at the end with the standard HEA (happily-ever-after). The first case “end” was something I honestly didn’t see coming, but it made sense.

As this is part of the Love Inspired line, the book will have Christian/faith themes like the first one – bible quotes, faith in God, references to faith. The tone is light and not a central theme of the story.

I’m definitely looking forward to the author’s next story in this line.
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medwards429 | 3 andra recensioner | Aug 23, 2020 |
If you love romantic suspense, do not miss the twists and turns of Theresa Hall’s Accidental Target!

Allison Moore only wants to help when she sees an accident on the side of the road. Still, this choice only seems to bring her harm, setting her firmly within the sights of a killer. Of course, this danger allows her to cross paths with police sergeant Jackson Archer, who determines to keep her safe. With his help, can she outlast the threats on her life to understand the truth behind them?

From start to finish, Accidental Target delivers non-stop, edge-of-the-seat action, and I so enjoyed the rush of it—this story definitely kept me guessing. Allison and Jackson make great protagonists to follow, complementing each other well and offering great moments of romance and chemistry amidst all the challenges they face. I am now very much excited to read more books from Theresa Hall in the future.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
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hes7 | 3 andra recensioner | Aug 20, 2020 |
When Allison stops to help an accident victim on her way to visit her sister, the last thing she expects is to become a target.

Author Theresa Hall weaves a tale of intrigue with some twists and turns I did not see coming. While it did not detract from the overall story, I was anticipating one twist that never came to fruition.

Both Allison and Jackson have heartaches from their past that shape who they are now. And while Allison’s concern for others is made clear, so is Jackson’s gruff protective shell. Put the two of them together, and they balance each other out well.

This story never fell flat or into a slump for me, and there is a good balance of romance with the suspense.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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Suzie27 | 3 andra recensioner | Aug 11, 2020 |
When I pick up a suspense novel I expect to be kept in suspense from beginning to end. I want to be on the edge of my seat, feverishly turning from page to page to see if my sleuthing skills has figured out the mystery before the characters do. In Accidental Suspense, I got my tension from the very beginning. All Allison was trying to do was be a Good Samaritan and help someone who had just been in a horrible accident. What this decision does is put a target on her life that won't be removed until she is dead.

My attention was instantly captured, and I eagerly turned the pages to see where the manhunt would lead Allison and police sergeant Jackson Archer, the officer who vows to protect Allison at all cost. In many suspense novels there is predictability that is unavoidable, but Accidental Suspense was so predictable that it made the story lose its luster for me. I pressed on, hoping for a twist that would give me that jolt that I so craved, but it never happened.

I wonder if my lackluster reaction comes from the fact that I didn't completely connect with either Allison or Jackson, and honestly I'm not sure why. Though I did feel bad for the situations that each character fount themselves in, I didn't have that emotional connection that vests me into a book. Maybe I wasn't in the right frame of mind to read this novel. Sometimes that happens, but I think in this instance there is a lack of development. Sure, you read backstory, but there is something lacking.

Though the book fizzled out for me, I did give it a chance, and did enjoy the ending. Every situation is resolved, and there is that happy ending that I craved, but I had wished there was more depth and more action in the final climax. The whole end felt rushed to me.

All in all it's a sweet book, it was just a little too predictable for my taste. It started off strong and with so much promise, but ended in disappointment. It is a quick read, and has a wonderful premise with decent writing, I just didn't fall in love like I hoped I would.

*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author and/or publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own.
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cflores0420 | 3 andra recensioner | Aug 10, 2020 |

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