Escaping the Wilderness + Giveaway

On the run through the mountains—
with only each other to trust.

Amanda Cotton’s privileged life takes a harrowing turn when her grandfather’s dying wish places a target firmly on her back and she’s attacked by unknown assailants. Rescue comes in the form of widowed outdoorsman Boone McGregor, but the threat is just beginning. Unable to trust local law enforcement, they flee across the rugged Montana mountains. As they evade deadly enemies and navigate harsh terrain, they must put aside their differences to survive. But when a family secret is exposed, danger is closer than they imagined and more than just their lives is at stake…

My Review:

Carrie Stuart Parks’ ability to create sensational suspense plots is unparalleled. Her second Love Inspired Suspense novel has as much depth and complexity as her longer ones and I am a HUGE fan! This one is a classic page turner (or avid listener, in my case.)

Amanda is tough and sarcastic and sometimes even caustic. Boone is a born protector and epic ‘mountain man’ survivalist. Sparks ignite when these two collide under desperate circumstances…and then the fun really begins (for us readers, anyway.)

Great banter and tons of snappy dialogue heat things up and kept me grinning, even in the midst of danger! There’s plenty of dramatic action to keep a reader totally immersed in the story. The plot twists even have plot twists! And a certain loyal Bernese Mountain dog adds just the right amount of warm fuzzy to soften the story (though Cookie is a fierce protector too!)

I listened to the audio book in one sitting, party because Samantha Desz’s narration is so captivating. She brought an extra edge to Amanda’s snarky sarcasm that was so much fun to listen to. And the emotion she put into the tense actions scenes was incredible. Highly recommend the audio edition of ‘Escaping the Wilderness.’

My thanks to Harlequin Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio copy of this book.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

US – available in paperback or ebook — winner’s choice

Canada – paperback, ebook or audible — winner’s choice

International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Escaping the Wilderness,  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 September 13 2025

16 thoughts on “Escaping the Wilderness + Giveaway”

  1. I didn’t know this author wrote love inspired stories. I’ve read several of her novels. She writes fascinating stories. She has an intriguing day job which adds a richness to her novels. Good to know she has more books out.

    nora finding hope yahoo

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    1. Yes, this is her second Love Inspired Suspense novel. She’s amazing at plotting out the twists and turns of a suspense as well as characterization. Her no-holds-barred heroines are the best! Good luck, Nora!

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  2. I’ve never read a Carrie Stuart Parks book, but you had me at great banter and snappy dialogue. This sounds like a LI suspense I can handle and a great test if I could handle her full length books. (they should have put Cookie the Bernese on the cover too)

    Thanks for the giveaway Kav! tracey14567 at gmail dot com

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      1. Oh — and also the author is a forensic artist and her first series feature a heroine who is a forensic artist – a couple of books feature that profession as well. Such a fascinating, in-the-know glimpse at what that really looks like.

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  5. LOVE the Love Inspired Suspense stories! ESCAPING THE WILDERNESS sounds like an amazing story! You can sense the danger just looking at the cover. Love the way you described the characters and I can already see how tension, sparks and emotions could be all over the place and also how they could work themselves right back to attraction. Sounds a bit like hubby and me. 🙂 Wonderful choice of dogs to add to the mix too.

    Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy! Would love to dive in reading it ASAP. LOL On my TBR list and “patiently” I must wait until I can.

    Got the package. Did you see my email from pre-arrival?

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Definitely a book you will enjoy, Kay. Carrie Stuart Parks is an excellent storyteller. Glad to hear your book arrived safe and sound but no I haven’t received an email from you. I checked my spam folder too. Strange. Well, glad to know it arrived. Hope you enjoy it. Good luck, Kay!

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