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The St. John family may be one of my favorite families next to Dee Henderson's O’Malleys and I’m sad to see their stories come to an end.

I’ve been wondering about Linc since book one. There was something about the FBI agent that had me curious. As the story opened, I honestly wasn’t sure where the book was going to go (I didn’t read the blurb). As the story developed and the relationship between Linc and Allie wobbled on shaky ground, I kept turning the pages.

The whodunnit isn’t cut and dry. I admit I guessed a culprit but that wasn’t the end of the story. Through the pages I enjoyed the story as it unfolded and the mixture of romance and suspense (an awesome combo).

It was another great read by Ms. Eason and I’ll eagerly await her next release.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. My review was not required nor influenced.

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this is a revitting page turning story I could not put down. if you like suspense and romance you will want to read the story. Linc and Allie both work for the FBI they are after the bad guys but somehow they are keeping one step ahead of them. there are drones, boats, a lot of running and bullets , I was given a copy of the book by netgalley but this is an honest reveiw.

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It is always wonderful to open a new St. John family mystery. This one focuses on FBI Agent Linc St. John and his partner Special Agent Allison Radcliffe. At the opening of the story Allison is undercover as a cook in the home of Mafia Kingpin Vladislav Nevsky, but things quickly go south. Nevsky's daughter, Daria, becomes a pawn in the rising conflict between Nevsky and the FBI, and Allison's past comes back to haunt her as their efforts to locate the kingpin and find a charge that will stick, putting Nevsky away for life, continue to bring about only frustration and new questions.

Lynette Eason is a master of carefully doling out clues at just the right pace. Avid mystery readers will think they have it all figured out, but even if they have it partially correct, Eason always has an unexpected surprise in store. If you are a mystery and suspense fan, this book and this author are for you.

I am grateful to have received a copy of Vow of Justice from Revell via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no monetary compensation.

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If you have been following this series this is Linc St. John’s, and if not don’t hesitate to jump in, yes, it can stand alone! I have read all of this series, and this one sure doesn’t disappoint, full of action and surprises come out of nowhere, there are so much going on I kept being surprised.
Life for some has very little value and Allison and Lincoln, FBI Special Agents, are really in for enough work for a life time, that is if they make it to the end.
I love the way this author’s mind works, and she has me riveted and page-turning for answers, and most I never saw coming, but you sure won’t get bored,
I enjoyed the epilogue, and the teaser of a new book coming, and yes I’m ready for more!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revel, and was not required to give a positive review.

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Allison Radcliffe and Lincoln St. John combine their efforts to stop Russian Mafia kingpin Nevsky from killing his daughter Daria and from continuing to expand his criminal empire in the U.S. They have to work totally undercover since Nevsky thinks that Allison is dead. The interaction between these two is charged with tension because the reader just knows that somehow, some way, Allison and Linc will come together as a couple. Their romance is not the real focus of most of the story, though. The plot is complicated with many characters, both those in law enforcement and those on Nevsky’s team. I enjoyed finding out more about the St. John family and the background of Allison was jaw-dropping. This is a book to be read quickly the first time and then to be read again to go back and find all of the clues that you missed before. Lynette Eason has proven again that she can draw the reader in and keep them there because of her mastery of suspense and a tense atmosphere. I highly recommend this book for readers of romantic suspense who really enjoy being wrapped up in a story that won’t let you go until the end.

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This was a great keep you on the edge of your seat story. Surprises just kept hitting you, like bam, I didn't see that coming moments. The author knows how to weave a tale that pulls you in and holds on as you anticipate what each page will bring. Highly enjoyable. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.

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This was another great entry in this series. I love that there is so much action in these books. It's hard to put them down, and this one was no exception. Each book in this series follows a different St. John sibling, and this time the protagonist was Linc, who was one of my favorite side characters from the previous books. I greatly enjoyed this adventure and hope there are more to come. I love the balance between action and romance in these books as well (they lean more heavily on the action side but there's still some great romantic chemistry too). Overall, I highly recommend this one!

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This one had action from the first chapter to the very last. It was full of twists and turns, betrayal and deception.

I liked both Linc and Allie. Linc wasn’t a super complex guy, which seemed to balance out Allie’s complexity and secrets.

Romance content... there were quite a few kisses and physical attractions mentioned.

Spiritual thread was consistent. There was actually a clear salvation testimony, so there was no confusion about the characters being saved, even if they had moments of doubt. There was a very good conversation about hereditary influences and personal choices—that is a topic I’ve heard a lot about, so it was neat to read it in a book.

The mystery was good. There were a couple of threads I didn’t see coming! But I pegged the main bad guy pretty early on, so that kind of dampened some of the suspense. But it was still good.

*I received this book from Net Galley and happily provided my honest review*

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The conclusion to the Blue Justice series wraps up the St John siblings' stories perfectly. Linc is linked up with Allie to go after the Russian mafia. But as Allie's past becomes clearer one will wonder if she is out for justice or revenge. Many twists and some unlikely friends and a foe makes this suspense a page-turner. Highly recommended!

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Vow of Justice is the fourth instalment in Lynnette Eason’s Blue Justice series, which follows the crime-fighting St John family. Vow of Justice is FBI Agent Linc St John’s story and it is chock full of tension, buried secrets, dark pasts, evil bad guys and chemistry-charged romance.

When an undercover case involving the Russian Mafia goes wrong, Linc St John is devastated to learn his partner, Allie has been killed. Determined to hunt down her killer, he is shocked to find her alive and well. But Allie has been keeping secrets from her partner and they might be enough to get them both killed.

Vow of Justice is gripping from the very first pages. The crimes Allie and Linc are investigating are the work of the Russian Mafia, involving multiple assassinations and murders. But it is also personal. Allie’s past is entangled with the crimes and people she and Linc are investigating now and that makes everything so much more deadly and important to them both.

With undercover work, threats to both their lives, coverups and a plot that has them both working outside the lines of their professional roles, it is their jobs and lives that are at stake. Daria, the daughter of the mafia leader they are investigating, makes for an excellent addition to the story, increasing the risks they take to ensure her safety. While the evil characters are identified from the start, there are numerous secrets revealed and high-tension action scenes that keep the plot moving quickly and the suspense high.

Linc and Allie make a great team - both personally and professionally. They have been dancing around their growing feelings for a while and make a few references to previous ‘dates’, yet while Linc is determined to act upon his feelings, Allie knows that her history makes a relationship impossible. Along with Linc’s family, all of whom will be familiar to readers of the previous three books, the relationships between the characters and the jovial banter they share even in tense moments, makes this a really fun book to read.

I enjoyed every moment of Vow of Justice. I do hope there will be a fifth title, as hanging with this crime-fighting family is so much fun. I highly recommend the entire Blue Justice series to readers who enjoy romantic suspense.

The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

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Lynette Eason continues the St. John saga with her latest installment, Vow of Justice. I was instantly sucked in from the very first pages and had a very hard time putting it down to go to bed!

*Spoilers* I did suspect Henry from early on as the antagonist and was disappointed by his motives for wanting Allie to be dead. I thought it was too cliche and far fetched.

Other than that, Vow of Justice is an exciting and fast paced and a perfect fix for a suspense craving.

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Vow of justice. Lynette Eason
FBI Agent Allie wanted justice ,their names Nevsky and Radchenko, was who she wanted to take down. She is working as a cook, a chance, and Darla a young teen, and daughter of this one crime boss. See’s her take something, asking are you looking for evidence against my father. Her partner Link is close by, to hear her, but is he close enough to save her, when trouble comes.
Her cover is blown , and with Daria a fight for life and justice. Fast action, great to know more about Link and Allie. Could be read alone, but good series. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion by Net
Galley and Revell.

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I love Lynette Eason's work!!! This book drew me in from the very beginning and wouldn't let me go! (Makes for rather a late night by the time I finally make myself go to bed :) My heart felt for Allison so much as more and more of her history was revealed. I can't even imagine.

One thing I liked was how this wasn't a "the two MCs meet and spend a couple of days to a week together in intense scenarios and fall in love". No, there is history and attraction that we are dropped in the middle of.

I don't know if this is the last book or not (Derek didn't get a story after all), but I was kind of worried that we hadn't gotten Ruthie's story! I'm relieved to see there is a story about her because I love her! Speaking of the rest of the St. Johns, I kind of wish there had been more of them in this story. I mean, they all were mentioned at one point or another, but they weren't really "there", if you know what I mean.

I suspected the villain just before it was really revealed. I always am pleased when I figure something out, especially since the bad guys are smart and things are usually twisting around like spaghetti!

There is a strong theme of justice verses revenge that is played out beautifully. Also well developed are wrestling and struggling with the fact that God seems distant sometimes and doesn't answer our prayers in our timing or how we like.

This has been another wonderful series by Eason. I'm never disappointed by her books!

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As with the entire Blue Justice series, Vow of Justice, brings the action, drama and romance. The St. John family is one of my favorite aspects of the series. It brings about the devotion of family and importance of family ties. In this book, Lincoln is an FBI Special Agent who is left without a partner after an explosion occurs on a houseboat. Allison, his partner, supposedly dies in the explosion. Lincoln sets out to find her killer. Meanwhile, Alli puts her trust in those around her and realizes that this may be a mistake. The storyline is fast paced and intriguing, but the villain is easy to figure out. Even with that being said, I would recommend this suspenseful read!

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In Vow of Justice, Ms. Eason gives a thrilling finish to her Blue Justice series. This book focuses on Lincoln. Lincoln is a Special Agent for the FBI. After pursuing criminals during an investigation, Lincoln and Allison are targeted. Allison is his partner (co-worker) who he believes dies and who he also loves. His goal is to find her killer and during his investigation he discovers she really is alive. Together they try to discover what is occurring and who they are trying to find. They are in a race to outsmart the person behind all that is happening throughout their investigation. Throughout this book, the reader will catch up with the other characters in the series who help Lincoln and Allison. I highly recommend this book! You will not be disappointed. If you haven’t read the other books in the series, I would suggest that you read them as well!
***I was given a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. This is my honest opinion. Even though I received this copy free, I have purchased her books before.

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One word...FANTASTIC!!!!!

This book was everything that I hoped it would be. Although I figured out who the "bad" person was before they were reveled, this book kept me on the edge of my seat. I can honestly say, that Lynette Eason is my favorite author with Lynn Blackburn being a close second.

I received a complimentary ARC from Revell Publishing through NetGalley and all thoughts and opinions are mine only.

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Vow of Justice" is a Christian romantic suspense and it's the fourth book in the series Blue Justice. I have read the whole series and have enjoyed them all. This book has lots of twists and turns and I did figure it out about half way through the book. I have enjoyed the characters in t h is series and hate to see it end

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I've enjoyed all the books in this series and this one did not disappoint. I did figure it out about halfway through and I have to say, I didn't care for the answer to the why? part of the plot (very trivial and trite). With that being said, it was still well-written, with great character development and dialogue. Overall, it was a good read and I look forward to next one.

Thank you #netgalley and #revell for the eARC.

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'At the door he stood to the side, then kicked it in. And came face to face with a dead woman.'

Lynette Eason has completely outdone herself with this offering in her crazy good 'Blue Justice' series.
Linc St. John, an FBI Special Agent is totally stunned and devastated to discover that Allie Radcliffe, the woman he dearly loves, has been killed in an explosion. Things, however, are not always what they seem, and Linc must find a way to cope with what is happening now. Allie and Linc will now have to work fast, hard and dangerously to stop a determined killer before one of them ends up dead for real.

Eason hits the ground running with this one and the action does not let up one little tiny bit throughout the book. Russian mobsters, tracking devices that don't quit, one injury after another, not knowing who to trust, these are the things which make this book good. Besides, the great writing, of course. I was completely captivated and could not wait to finish! And the ending.....ahhhh, Eason ties it up beautifully. In my opinion, this is her best book ever! I highly recommend this one, folks. Don't miss it.

*My thanks to Revell Publishers for a copy of this book via Net Galley. All opinion stated here are entirely my own.

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The Blue Justice series is such a great suspenseful group of stories that revolve the St. Johns family, a family of law enforcement officers in Columbia, South Carolina. Linc St. Johns is an FBI special agent who is very close to his partner, Allie Radcliffe. They have gotten close and started dating so when Allie is reportedly killed after an explosion, Linc is devastated. Their boss Henry wants everyone to think she is dead to protect her from a Russian mafia boss but Linc and Allie run into each other at an attempted rescue mission for the Russian's daughter. Now they are united to find the Russian but for some reason, everything that they do fails. He seems to be one step ahead escaping them. Allie has secrets about her past and an ulterior motive to get to the Russian and one of his assassins-and she finally has to come clean about her background. This is a twisted plot with a surprise villain but all is well in the end.
This is another winner for Lynette Eason, a master storyteller of suspense and edge of the seat stories. Vow of Justice is action packed from beginning to end with great characters that are fun to revisit from the first book on to this one. Faith is important to the characters to get them through the tough times. Great read!
I received a complimentary ARC from Revell Publishing through NetGalley and all thoughts and opinions are mine only.

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