Two Reasons to Run is an taut thriller involving domestic terrorism and end-time cults that held my interest throughout. The author does a credible job of employing the small-town setting to its best advantage. Unfortunately, the frequent references to events that occurred in the first book in the series (which I had not read) created gaps in the hero's and heroine's motivation in this story. I found it difficult to suspend disbelief as some events unfolded (how did the parents not suspect their son would sneak out for the all-important championship game?).

Many thanks to Zondervan and NetGalley for providing the opportunity to read Two Reasons To Run in exchange for an honest review.

I will leave a review on Amazon or B&N on Sept 8, 2020

Two Reasons to Run is the second book in the Pelican Harbor series, and continues the story of Jane, Reid and Will. Jane is doing her best to protect a oil rig from terrorism as she tries to build a relationship with her son .I would recommend this book to others.

I received a ARC from NetGalley and the publisher and was under no obligation to leave a favorable review, all opinions expressed here are my own.

If I had to name my top 5 favorite authors, Colleen Coble wood be on the list. I am such a huge fan of her books! Her newest book Two Reasons to Run is going on my list of favorite reads of 2020!

I read the first book in the Pelican Harbor Series, One Little Lie, and was literally shocked when the story ended. I was not prepared for the cliffhanger!

Suffice it to say, I was very excited for the second book!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase I will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

SUMMARY
In Two Reasons to Run Police Chief Jane Hardy is still picking up the pieces from the scandal that rocked her small town, as well as her department. She’s finally been reunited with her son, Will, but things are rocky between her and Will’s dad, Reid.

When a citizen comes to Jane and and says her son has disappeared from his job on a drilling rig, Jane investigates. She’s surprised to see Reid on the platform as well.

Reid received information from the missing man that he suspected someone wants to blow up the rig. Reid offers to help Jane with her investigation since he may be able to get information she can’t get in his job as a TV documentor.

Someone doesn’t want Jane to investigate the threat to the rig, and they’ll stop at nothing to keep her occupied elsewhere. Even if it means taking her son.

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TWO REASONS TO RUN REVIEW
If you want a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat on every page, Two Reasons to Run is the book you want to read. There are enough twists and turns that even I couldn’t guess the ending. (And that’s saying something, because I usually can!)

The mystery and adventure is great, and intriguing. But I also enjoyed getting to read more of the story of Jane and Reid. Their trip to try to find out more about their families was one of my favorite parts. I really liked where they were headed in their relationship, but that ending though…

I like that Colleen explores a lot of different relationships and struggles in her books. As a mom I can relate to Jane and her desire to be with Will and protect him. I can also understand her confusion (and let’s face it, animosity) towards Reid.

If you’ve read One Little Lie, you know that Jane has issues with her father. It’s a tough and interesting situation. I can’t wait to see how it develops more in the next book of the series, Three Missing Days.

The one problem with snatching up a book as soon as it comes out is the wait for the next installment! Three Missing Days won’t be released until next spring, and I’m not sure how I’ll wait.

The Pelican Harbor Series is so good. As a longtime fan of Colleen Coble, I think is one of her best series yet. I’m really excited to read the conclusion–but, man, I don’t want it to end!

Two Reasons to Run by Colleen Coble is book two in the series. Although each book has a story that will conclude you are drawn to keep reading to find out the story behind Jane, Reid, their son Will and her parents.

There is a rumor of a terrorist threat on an oil rig after one of the workers dies. Jane and Reid both try to investigate which leads to threats against their son.

Coble keeps the action flying with researching the threat to the town and marine life and the emotions high as we try to find Jane’s mother in this book. Even the reader is not sure who is lying and what the truth is.

Sexual content – 1
Violence – 1
Language – 0
Drug/Alcohol use - 0


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First time read of this author - so I missed the first in this series. I will definitely be reading the first one.

Great character development - especially since I missed the first one. The author "caught me up" and continued to keep me turning the pages!! Good suspense, plot and ending.

Overall a great read and introduction to an author I will continue to read!

I did not read the first book in the series, while I feel like I missed something and plan on reading it next the author did catch a reader up to date in this book. I could not put the book down the author keeps you on the edge of your seat from page one, when you think you know who did it, the author those a twist and takes you down a whole other path. I loved Will he was a strong headed kid with a big heart. Jane has a broken spirit but when it comes to Will she will stop at nothing to protect him, even if that means setting aside her feelings for Reid. I did not like the end of the book because it leaves you hanging and I want to know what happens. Otherwise this book was amazing and is a clean read. Grab this book you will not regret it.

Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by the Author and Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an fair and honest review.

Great, original plot with holes big enough to drive a Mack truck through and it's a disjointed one too. Not to mention, the heroine is a whiny brat who everyone thinks is just fabulous. Everyone close to her has lied to her and she just can't get over any of it. And, she won't let you get over it either as she keeps bringing it up, again, and again, and again. I was all out of patience by the half way point.

Jane Hardy is the police chief of a small gulf coast town. Her department has been rocked by scandal and murder and she has discovered that her father, the former chief, has lied to her about the death of her son. Will is alive and he and his father, Reid, have reentered her life. You would think Jane would be overjoyed and she is, but she is making everyone pay for keeping this from her.

Reid is determined to wait out this problem and Jane is not making it easy on the poor guy. Jane and Reid are at odds with each other, but a murder on the largest oil platform in the Gulf, Zeus, brings them together as they race to solve a murder, prevent a plot to destroy the platform and stop a hit man from killing them all.

A thrilling sequel to “One Little Lie” with Police Chief Jane Hardy. She is enjoying her time with her son Will, after missing the first fifteen years of his life. Her relationship with Will’s father, Reid, is strained, but maybe there is a chance for forgiveness. Her relationship with her father, who is a prepper and saved her from the cult, is complicated. A man is missing from the oil platform and it is believed that he committed suicide, but Jane is not so sure. The man emailed his mother and Reid, with information as to a possible terrorist attack against the platform. No one in security or federal law enforcement listens as Jane searches for the missing man. A death threat aimed at her son, seals the deal for Jane...no mercy for whomever is plotting against her son and her community. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

Two Reasons to Run is the second book in Colleen Coble's Pelican Harbor series. I loved it even more than the first book. The simmering chemistry between Reid and Jane is heart-melting. Throw in their devotion to their son Will and you can't help but root for this reunited family. The author does an incredible job of creating romantic tension without sex scenes. All of the family drama is the backdrop to a truly interesting and suspenseful story. I can't believe I have to wait until April for the third book.

Jane and Reid, both of whom narrate this romantic suspense novel, are trying to rebuild trust and their relationship for the sake of their son Will. Jane's the police chief in Pelican Harbor, a Gulf Coast town, and she's struggling still to understand why her father lied to her abut Reid, what happened to her mother, and many other things but that has to take a back step to an investigation of a missing man than spins into terrorist threats- and a direct threat to Will. It's an interesting mix. The mystery/suspense is well done, as is the faith component. Thanks to Netgalley for there ARC. Don't worry if you didn't read the first book- Coble gives you the back story, which makes this fine as a standalone.

When a local man Keith McDonald disappears off an oil rig, Police Chief Jane Hardy and her ex Reid Bechtol have to put aside their differences to work together. With Keith's suspicions of terrorism and not enough evidence for Homeland Security to be involved, they need to keep their town and the people on the rig safe. Their son Will is threatened if they don't stop the investigation, but they have to stop the threat to their Alabama town. I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. This is a very suspenseful book. I really like that the book is told from both Jane's and Reid's point of view. I think that the relationship between Jane and Reid is realistic since Jane has trust issues. There is plenty of action and suspense in this book. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to the next book in this series.

Two Reasons to Run
by Colleen Coble
Book 2 in the Pelican Harbor series
Rating: 4.5/5
Release date: September 8, 2020

The story continues with Chief Jane and Reid and their son, Will. I was excited to dive back into the Pelican Harbor series and it did not disappoint. The story will make more sense if you read the first book, One Little Lie, but the background info is summarized fairly well, so I don't think it's absolutely necessary. However, One Little Lie was also an excellent read so I'd still recommend starting from the beginning of the series.

Jane is still reeling from all the lies her father told her. She continues to feel betrayed by her father and even Reid, the father of their son. As chief, she starts investigating the disappearance of a local on an oil rig and suspects foul play. Homeland Security won't listen to her, so she must continue to investigate on her own to stop a possible terrorist attack. Reid is willing to help her since the man who disappeared had also asked him to help. Together they move from clue to clue to figure out who's behind the threat all while trying to protect their son, Will, whose life has been threatened in an effort to get Jane to drop the investigation. Meanwhile, Jane and Reid go on a journey trying to find relatives, which brings up a lot of baggage from their pasts. Can these two continue to work together and protect their son while trying to prevent a terrorist attack?

I love Colleen Coble's stories. They just keep on getting better. I really like continuing with these main characters and how they need to deal with real life challenges. The situations they are in really do require the inner strength that only comes from faith. I also wasn't able to guess the ending, which I was pleasantly surprised by. I am eagerly awaiting the conclusion to this series, Three Missing Days.

I highly recommend this book and series if you enjoy contemporary Christian stories with romance, action, mystery and suspense.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.

Book two of Colleen Coble’s Pelican Harbor series doesn’t disappoint. Police Chief Jane Hardy hasn’t recovered from a scandal involving a fellow police officer, false accusations against her father, and processing the one little lie her father told her fifteen years ago—that her son had died, along with her young husband.

When her husband and son show up in the sleepy little town of Pelican Harbor, long-slumbering questions turn into nightmares. What really happened to her mother? Why did her father lie to her? How will her blossoming relationship with her son Will progress when she has so much animosity towards Reid Dixon—Will’s father?

When a young man goes missing from an oil platform, his mother fears someone murdered him—even though no one has found a body. Jane finds herself tossed in the middle of a murder investigation and a possible terrorist plot that may have the same mastermind.

When someone threatens Will, Jane and Reid must work together to keep him safe and find the murderer. Because the killer won’t stop until they sabotage the oil platform and send tons of oil into Mobile Bay.

Who Will Love This Book

If you love suspense novels, you’ll love book two in Coble’s latest series. The relatable heroine might deal with uncommon problems like terrorists and murderers, but she also deals with things like forgiveness and wrestling with doubts about God.

While Reid and Jane share a history from their early lives, they have a 15-year gap in their history full of unanswered questions and past mistakes. Fans of Cara Putman, Lynette Eason, and Rachel Dylan will enjoy this series.

You can still enjoy this book if you haven’t read the first one in the series but I would highly recommend that you do so first. If you do not you will miss a lot of the subtle nuances that make the story rock. Jane, Reid and Will are trying to put the pieces of their family together. Jane and Reid get caught up in a new case which puts them all in danger. The story is fast paced and filled with adrenaline as they try to stay one step ahead of a killer. It is also filled with a deep abiding faith that allows Reid to trust that things will turn out well. The story will conclude in the next book and I cannot wait to see if these three get the happy ending they deserve.

4.5🌟
I really liked the first book, in Colleen Coble’s series Pelican Harbor. Two Reasons to Run is the second book and I loved it as much as the first one. I do recommend reading the first book in the series as the backstory is very important to know.
There is a focus on Christian beliefs which made the story even more appealing to me. If you do not like a book with religious aspects, I do not recommend this book to you.
I love all the characters so I can’t just pick out one or two. It is fun watching them grow and mature in their relationships from the first book.
I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series! I can’t wait to see where Jane and Reid’s relationship goes. I want to know more about the situation with Jane’s mother.
I enjoy Colleen Cobles writing, she never disappoints me and keeps my interest engaged in her story so much I can’t stop reading.
I do have to say, there were a few inconsistencies in the story that made me stop and wonder if these instances would be rectified before publishing.
Definitely recommend you read this series.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author, Colleen Coble, for the opportunity to read and give my honest review about this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was just OK for me. It kept me wanting to know what was going on but that anxiety you get when reading a thriller just wasn't there. I did have a hard time in the beginning with some characters since this is #2 book of a series and I still haven't figured out how Jackson fits in. Jane was always calling him to help out & he would but he was never really in the picture and I don't know who he is. Also around the middle of the book the power of God and prayer was entered but not in a convincing way. The story was good, the plot was good but I just could not relate to any of the characters. 3 1/2 stars for me rounding to a 4.

Thanks to #Thomas Nelson and #netgally for the ARC of this book

Another slam dunk from Colleen (can she even write a BAD book? I don't think so!), again focusing on the Gulf Coast (now drying out from so much havoc from Hurricane Laura), with her 2nd book in the Jane Hardy, Pelican Harbor series (book 1 was One Little Lie). Once again, Jane has to face down opposition in town to her being Police Chief, and deal with a terrorist plot, as well and drama at home. While a bit far fetched (state agencies would have taken over the terrorist case from Jane LONG before she got close to solving it, IRL), they story line keeps a fast pace, which keeps the reader involved. With subtle Christian messages, this is a good 'end of Summer' read. before the chaos of Fall arrives

The first book in Colleen Coble's Pelican Harbor series hadn't been my favorite of hers, but I was really looking forward to continuing on with the rest of the story to find out more about Jane, Reid, Will and their tumultuous story. I will say that I'm a big fan of the way Colleen has chosen to write this series as a continuing story as it definitely keeps the reader wanting to come back for more. However, I don't personally recommend reading these out of order as I don't think the story would make as much sense if you'd missed all of the background info that was provided in the first title.

Many explosive secrets had been revealed in Jane and Reid's life at the end of the first book, and I knew that the second book was also going to be a wild ride. An environmental terrorism plot is brought to light, and it's tied up around a dastardly murder with many sinister players. Jane Hardy may just have found her most dangerous case yet; especially when the case turns personal when her teenage son is threatened and caught in the crossfire. Jane may not be on the best current terms with Will's father Reid, but it will take them both working together to discover who's behind the threats and see them brought to justice.

With a mystery that keeps readers guessing around every twist and turn, an emphasis on forgiveness, faith and redemption, and non stop action and suspense around every corner, Two Reasons to Run is another fantastically written novel by one of the genre's best, and I personally can't wait to read the third book to see how all the pieces of Jane and Reid's story are finally going to come together.

Final Rating: 4/5.

Definitely go ahead and pick this one up if you're a fan of Christian suspense novels.

Thanks so much to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to advance read this!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not required to give a positive review.

Colleen Coble holds the well deserved title of Queen of Christian Romantice Suspense for good reason. This second installment in the Pelican Harbor series continues the story of police chief Jane Hardy and her extended family and friends. She's still recovering from the events of in Pelican Harbor Book #1, grappling with her anger towards her dad and Reid Bechtol, love for her new found teenaged son, Will and questioning the whole idea of faith and a higher power. When a friend asks her to look for her son, lost from an oil rig she steps up to the challenge. She doesn't expect it to lead to threats towards her family and friends. This novel moves at a speedy clip both in building the character relationships and moving those forward as well as the plot line. While there is violence in the book, it's not overt and grisly. Nor does the author's Christian point of view preach to the reader. It circles quietly in the background and lives inside each character. I look forward to reading every book written by this author and highly recommend them.

I have enjoyed reading books by Colleen Coble for many years. The Pelican Harbor Series is just as good as any of her previous series so her talent for action and mystery are on full display. In Two Reasons to Run, the second book in the series, Chief Jane Hardy is back and determined to keep her town and the Gulf Coast safe. Someone wants to take down an oil rig, and Jane is determined to stop them, but at what cost? And why is it being targeted? As usual, Mrs. Coble does an excellent job of drawing the reader in, not just to the mystery, but into the lives of her characters as well. Will Jane’s personal trauma keep her from letting others help or will she learn to trust God and the people He is placing in her life as she faces this formidable enemy? Order your copy today and join Chief Hardy on her next big case.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.