Solving a cold case means facing down a murderer…
When her Amish grandfather’s body is found, State Police Detective Penny Moore learns he didn’t abandon his family fifty years ago—he was murdered. But the whole truth is still unknown, and after several vicious attacks on Penny and her partner, Detective Stewart Jones, it’s clear someone will kill to keep their secrets buried. Unearthing community scandals and delving into Penny’s traumatized family past bring them closer to each other—and a dangerous truth. But can they outwit a killer before they become the newest victims in this cold case?
My Review:
Phenomonal! A Love Inspired Suspense Stand Out as far as I’m concerned as it is quite different from their usual concentrated action novels. Don’t get me wrong, I love those high octane, flying bullets, exploding cars kind of stories too but I also enjoy variety in my romantic suspense and Patricia Johns delivers that here. Such a rich, compelling read!
Love the police procedural vibes from the very start. And the deep, abiding friendship between Penny and Stewart. They’ve been working together for three years and in that time have developed such a tender connection. Totally platonic. Neither has ever considered anything romantic…until midway into this story. (happy sigh!) If you enjoy the friends to more romantic trope this one is stunning!
As is everything else about ‘Grave Amish Secrets.‘ Solid inspirational threads; interesting insights into the Amish community; stupendous personal growth in the main characters; an intriguing cold case. And Johns delivers it all with thoughtful consideration and impeccable pacing. A thoroughly captivating romantic suspense.
I enjoyed listening the audio edition of this book narrated by Liz Fodor who did an amazing job with these characters – especially Penny’s Amish mammi! Such a pleasure to spend my ‘reading’ time listening to this wonderful story.
My thanks to Harlequin Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio copy of this book.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
Canada – available in print or ebook or audible (if available) — winner’s choice
International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Grave Amish Secrets, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 18 2025
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This sounds great… I haven’t always been a fan of romantic suspense, but would love to try this one. I’m definitely putting this on my TBR.
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This is definitely different from a typical romantic suspense so it might be just the book for you. Good luck, Angie!
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Nice review. Love her books. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
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Thanks, Kim. Good luck!
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Sounds good!!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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I loved it! (In case you couldn’t tell!) Good luck, Kimmy!
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GRAVE AMISH SECRETS has been on my TBR list since I first heard about it. Always enjoy this author’s books and this one sounds amazing. Seeing that by your review that you agree, I know I won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait for the opportunity to read and review it. Thank you so much for the wonderful chance to win a copy!
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I’ve enjoyed some of her Amish books, but clearly I have some catching up to do since she writes sweet contemporary romance for the Heartwarming line and now romantic suspense. I really love the way she develops her characters. Good luck, Kay!
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You have me interested in this book too now. She’s a new author for me.
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She usually writes Amish novels for the Love Inspired line and they’ve been fantastic. I think this is her first suspense book and I hope she writes many more. Plus she has an Amish novel with Bethany House coming out in March. Will definitely be reading that one too. Good luck, Becky!
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Hmm, seems like I tried to win this one somewhere recently, LOL! You know I want to read this one 🙂 Great review. cilydav at hotmail dot com
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Bwahahahaha! I wonder where that could have been? 🙂 Good luck, Cindy!
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This is Patricia Johns first time writing a LIS book I believe. So I am really wanting to read it!
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Yes, and she did a fantastic job! Good luck, Blessed Mommy!
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I’m a big fan of Love Inspired Suspense novels but this Amish twist sounds especially good, Your “thiroughly captivating romantic suspense” sealed the deal!
Connie
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🙂 It’s so unique. I hope she writes more like this for the Love Inspired Suspense line. Good luck, Connie!
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Sounds really good. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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Good luck, Lucy!
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I have always enjoyed her books and am glad she has written one for the Love Inspired Suspense them!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
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I hope it’s the first of many! Good luck, rubynreba!
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Yay….thank you so much! I would likeba physical copy and my Address is: Angie Ford 601 S 5th Street W Baker, MT 59313
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I forget to mention the book… again thank you!
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