Series:
Amish Country Danger (Book 1)
She overheard something she shouldn't have…
Now she's in a killer's crosshairs.
After certified nurse midwife Vanessa Hall prevents a
kidnapping attempt on a pregnant Amish patient, she becomes the target of a
dangerous enemy. Lieutenant Carter Flint is determined to keep Vanessa safe as
the police investigate an abduction and illegal adoption ring targeting Amish
families. But after dodging several deadly attacks, Carter realizes the
criminal seems to know their every move and no one can be trusted. Can they
expose the kidnapper and stop his sinister plot before more innocent lives are
put at risk?
Terrific start to the new series. The author excels at
grabbing my attention from the first pages, and this was no exception. I stayed
up way too late finishing the book because I could not put it down.
Vanessa is a certified nurse-midwife in a small clinic in
western Pennsylvania. The clinic serves both Amish and non-Amish patients. As
the story opens, Vanessa overhears another employee talking about kidnapping a
pregnant Amish woman and selling the infant. Horrified, Vanessa confronts the
woman and calls the police.
Lieutenant Carter Flint is one of two police officers who
respond. They succeed in protecting the Amish woman before she is medevacked to
another hospital, but the suspect employee is murdered as they leave the
clinic. A second shot fired at Vanessa sends her scrambling for cover. Carter
is determined to keep her safe, though Vanessa initially believes she is in no
danger.
The suspense of this book was fantastic, and kept me
glued to the pages from start to finish. Vanessa and Carter quickly realize
they are dealing with an illegal adoption ring that targets Amish families.
They work together to identify potential targets while attempting to discover
who is behind the ring. Their efforts are complicated by the need to escape
several attacks, leading them to believe there is a leak in the investigation.
The intensity ramped up with every attack until the shocking final confrontation.
I loved Vanessa's ability to stay calm and controlled, especially in the
aftermath. There was an unexpected twist at the end of that scene that
complicated Carter's plans.
I enjoyed watching the development of Carter and
Vanessa's relationship. The attraction was there from the start, but both have
pasts that have affected their belief in themselves. Carter carries a load of
guilt over his sister's death, feelings exacerbated by his mother's
dementia-fueled accusations. Vanessa suffered a betrayal and tragedy years
earlier that affected her faith and her relationship with her family. I liked
seeing how Vanessa and Carter's time together helped them overcome their pasts
and find love and healing together. The hospital scene was sweet and emotional,
and the epilogue was adorable.
I loved meeting Vanessa's family. Their love and worry
for their sister were evident in every scene. I especially enjoyed seeing them
pull Carter into their family circle. I like the friendship between Carter and
Brett, and hope to see him get his own story. He seems like a great guy. I also
liked the references to LaMar Pond and Sutter Springs, as well as to the
characters from some of those books.
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