Defending the Child + Giveaway

Caught in a mountain blizzard…with a child to protect.

After Marielle Coleman’s foster son witnesses his mother’s murder, he becomes a killer’s next target. Escaping into a raging Montana snowstorm, Marielle and her little boy hide at a remote camp—and unexpectedly reunite with her ex-fiancé, Graham Flynn, an undercover DEA agent. Now Graham and Marielle must put aside their distrust to save the child from dangerous pursuers. But Graham’s still hiding secrets from Marielle…ones that could tie them all to a conspiracy that will end their lives.

My Review:

Brrrrrr…the perfect January read. Nothing like a stranded in a snowstorm scenario to amp up the suspense in a story! I crave this kind of read once the weather turns cold. There’s something so cozy about curling up with a ‘fighting against the elements’ page-turner while ignoring your own blizzard outside!

I was hooked right from the start. The action scenes are so vivid and intense and the plight of an innocent child adds to their desperation. Then there’s the second chance romance (eeeepp – one of my favourite tropes for a romantic suspense!) I really liked the way the author wove Marielle and Graham’s reconciliation into the intense drama of the suspense. Heightened emotions all around, including mine!

I enjoyed listening to the audio edition of ‘Defending the Child’, expertly narrated by Jessica Taige. She conveyed all the emotional nuances perfectly which made the story that much more compelling. Turned this one into a compulsive listen I finished it in a day.

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 Defending the Child, 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 25 2025

12 thoughts on “Defending the Child + Giveaway”

  1. Talk about a cover grabbing your heart and attention! This cover does for sure. Agree with you on all the elements screaming to me it’s a must read – from the child in danger, second chance romance and a highly suspenseful story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Had to laugh at your comment of reading such a story when it’s frigid outside. Definitely understand that since we woke up to 12 degrees and not to warm up much at all today and the next several days. Sure a day to stay inside by the fireplace enjoying a fabulous story – especially one that has everyone battling the cold of winter fighting to stay ahead of the bad guys while trying to solve problems.

    Thank you so much for the wonderful chance to win such an amazing sounding story!

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. I know — that poor little guy! It’s freezing up here too. And the first day I’m doggy daycaring for my neighbours which means I have to bundle up and go out regularly throughout the day. Ah well, I’ll reward myself with a good read in my comfy chair when I get in. Good luck, Kay!

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      1. Oh, the things we do for furbabies! ❤ Hopefully, your visitor is a cuddler like ours. That way you can keep each other warm while relaxing with a good book.

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      2. Yes, he gives me the side eye if I don’t join him on the couch for a snuggle frequently, I take the opportunity to read while we cuddle and he doesn’t seem to mind sharing my attention. Phew!

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  5. I’m in the same position as you are. Went through another blizzard yesterday but today seems to have warmed up a bit. Not that that’s a good sign. We just might get more wind now which just makes it colder. So my books and a warm home keeps me company. I’d love to read this one too.

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    1. I’m afraid that my old house has it’s own kind of wind chill 🙂 So, not quite as warm and comfy as I would like and since I rent there’s not much I can do about that except huddle close to my space heater while I read. It’s been a mild-ish winter so far up until this week. I’m such a wuss. I don’t like it freezing cold but I don’t like it boiling hot either. I need to live in a year round Fall weather climate! Good luck, Becky!

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