A plane crash, murder and the discovery of archeological artifacts; pieces of this puzzle in the forest, but are they connected or disconnected? Detective Jack Tanner is on the investigation, trying to sort through all the details, with the help of Forest Service agent Terra Conners. Their relationship forged in the past has left its marks, and as they work together to solve the case, will they be able to put the pieces of their past together to build a possible future.

As the mystery unfolds, the players change and they aren’t all who you thought they would be. This story takes you on a few interesting turns, and kept the momentum of the story going. Both characters come to a new understanding of how their past shaped them, and impacted their choices, giving them the ability to make new decisions.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Jack Tannet who is a detective in Montana finds a body in the forest. Jack gets to work with his ex girlfriend Terra. With more questions than answers it will be up to Jack to keep Terra alive. This book was well written.

If held on to long enough, bitterness, grudges and regrets can create monsters.

Wow! The family secrets, people left behind, hidden agendas and more take the reader on a ride of mystery and intrigue not soon to be forgotten. Detective Jack Tanner and Special Agent Terra Connors have a somewhat muddy past - will they be able to set that aside and work together to solve this puzzle involving murder, trafficking of antiquities and more?

The danger never ends for our crime fighting duo. A plane crash, forest fire, kidnapping, murders and more secrets put them and their coworkers in scary situations. If no one is willing to talk, will the murders ever end? This edition of Rocky Mountain Courage gives you many things to consider. How often do we cover things up with secrets that end up creating lasting differences in us and others all in the name of not wanting to cause pain? Do we end up creating monsters?

This ARC was received through Revell, Baker Publishing Group and NetGalley. The comments and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.

An exciting story from Elizabeth Goddard! Although suspense isn’t usually my genre of choice, Present Danger kept me intrigued with its interesting characters and moments of well-written danger. Some parts felt a bit repetitive, but I was hooked by Goddard’s compelling writing style and attention to detail. I’m excited for this series to continue.

Fans of authors like Lynette Eason won’t want to miss Goddard’s absorbing story! 3.5/5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

It’s been a long time since an author has so thoroughly stumped me with the ending of a novel. I didn't see the ending playing out how it did, but it was a pleasant twist that I think added more to the overall arc of the story.

Following Deputy Jack Tanner into a criminal investigation is not US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors typical investigation. But when a dead body appears to be closely tied to the trafficking of archaeological artifacts, the two pair up to uncover who all is involved.

Goddard uses first-person narration from both Jack and Terra to drive the story forward. But alongside our two protagonists, Goddard also gives us insight from a mysterious character named Chance Carter. Chance helps drive the story forward while adding to the overall mystery as we immediately discover he is also harboring some large secrets.

Terra and Jack have a history together that includes Jack walking away from Terra in an effort to prove himself and love her in the way he thought best. The pair must wrestle with this past throughout the story, so the romance included felt like more of a slow burn.

One thing that did bother me at the end was when Jack decides to leave a significant reason for their initial breakup hidden from Terra. It's a large hurdle to overcome and I felt like that was a loose thread that could have been tied up but wasn't.

Overall I thoroughly LOVED this story, and I highly recommend it!

You know when you're watching a suspenseful movie and you feel your body tense and you find yourself holding your breath? That was what reading Present Danger was like for me. The descriptions were so well written that I found myself drawn within the story.

US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors and Grayback County Sheriff’s Detective Jack Tanner find themselves on the search together for missing twin girls. Thankfully the girls are found safe and sound, but while on the lookout, they find the body of a local man. With suspicions of foul play, they begin to investigate. I enjoyed the relationship between Terra and Jack. They have a history they must confront and their chemistry is obvious. The mystery of the story is multifaceted and I enjoyed learning some history of smuggled artifacts. And, of course, solving a murder or two is always an adventure! The layering of this story keeps pulling you in deeper and the culprits were quite the surprise!

I really enjoyed this first book in Elizabeth Goddard's new Rocky Mountain Courage series. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what comes next!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

The first book in a new series is always exciting, but this one was especially so since it has a beautiful setting and characters that are complex and who react in an expected and totally human way. Starting with a plane crash and a pilot who stumbles away and disappears, this book is non-stop action with lots of mystery that just keeps building. Detective Jack Tanner is working in Montana after giving up his job as an FBI Special agent and ends up working with US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors when the two of them unexpectedly find a dead body. Since the two of them have a past that ended with a split, their interactions were very interesting, bringing simmering romance into all of the suspense. The plot was intriguing and intellectually stimulating to me. I had never really heard about archeological artifacts being stolen and trafficked, but that is really what is going on in this complicated and well-written book. There are many characters, but all are necessary as they add to the mystery one at a time and build up what becomes a satisfying resolution. The twists were surprises to me and the pacing was perfect. All of the chapters just flowed one into another so it was hard to stop reading since I really wanted to know what was going to happen and who the villain was. My favorite part of the book was the description of the scenery, because each new place the characters went was described with intricate detail so that I could place myself into that scene. My favorite character was Terra’s brother Owen, a wounded war veteran who is a real “horse whisperer” and a true hero. Of course, I loved the mounting suspense and the interaction between the characters. It seemed that Terra was destined for danger, but I enjoyed watching how she got herself out of those encounters. I particularly enjoyed knowing how the characters were working out the mystery in their minds, sharing with me what they were thinking so that I could work on the mystery myself. All in all, this was a thoroughly entertaining and delightful book and I am already looking forward to book #2 in the series.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell as part of the Revell Reads Blogger Program via Netgalley. I also received a complimentary hard copy from the author as part of her review team. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
Note to my readers: I loved this book so much and want to collect the series, so I purchased my own copy from Baker Books.

This is a very exciting suspense story! It starts out with a bang, well actually with a crash. Something illicit is going on. The pilot of the plane survives the crash but he has no idea of where his delivery disappeared to. Then a body is discovered in another part of the area. Former FBI agent, now local Detective Jack Tanner is assigned to the investigation. The woman he still loves but left years ago to join the FBI is working the investigation with him. At first US Forrest Service Special Agent Terra Connors didn't realize Jack was back in their hometown. He broke her heart so she should have nothing to do with him but he seems to have changed and she wants to be part of this investigation. Things will work out as they are meant to be.

Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard is the first book in her Rocky Mountain Courage series. I really liked all the mystery and suspense in this story. I liked Terra and Jack too. They had so much to work through but they deserved their Happily Ever After. Romantic Suspense readers are going to really enjoy this book.

I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.

Present Danger, kept me guessing right till the end. I never saw it coming. I very much enjoyed reading the newest book by Elizabeth Goddard.

Present Danger is a great beginning to a new series. This romantic suspense is well written and kept me on the edge of my seat. Intense plot an good character dynamics. If you enjoy romantic suspense you will enjoy this page turner. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

'How had he ever walked away from this woman? How many times would he think about what a fool he had been?'

Elizabeth Goddard begins a new series, Rocky Mountain Courage, with this book, and she's off to a great and exciting start, featuring a mountain plane crash, disappearing pilot, a dead body, ancient artifacts, numerous family secrets, and long-held hurts. Talk about pulse pounding! And some serious guessing as to the culprit's identity! All my guesses were wrong. She adds layer upon layer, eventually pulling it all together in a dramatic conclusion. Well done! I can't wait for the next book in the series.

My thanks to Revell Publishing for a copy of this book via Net Galley. I received no compensation and the thoughts in this review are expressly my own.

This book is filled with plot twists and turns - Some of them definitely caught me unaware! I enjoyed the book itself - I felt that the author was knowledgable about her subject and this came across in her writing.

It's the first in a new series, focussed on a group banded together by tragedy - I will be reading further entries in the series. It was great to have a cameo appearance from a previous book that the author had written. Feels like seeing old friends.

I got this book in exchange for an honest review. I would buy this book if I hadn't gotten a free copy. It keeps you interested right till the end.

I thoroughly enjoyed trying to figure out who was the murderer and who is behind the archeological theft and fencing of stolen artifacts in this page-turning romantic suspense! US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors is forced to work with her old flame Detective Jack Tanner to solve the murder and who is behind it. In working on this case, I love how they realize what is important to them, and how long-time mysteries in their own lives finally come to light.

I highly recommend this multi-layered suspense story peppered with sigh-worthy romance to boot!
I can hardly wait for the next book in this series. The first chapter for the next book can be found at the end of "Present Danger"

My thanks to the author, publisher, and Net Galley for allowing me to read an early copy. All opinions are my own.

Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard hits all the marks of a romantic suspense novel. From the beginning, the heroine and hero lives are put in danger. Sparks fly all over the pages as they decide whether to trust their past relationship’s feelings or ignore each other all together. While the plotline does check off what readers of a romantic suspense want in their novel, I wish there was more about the hidden artifacts. Goddard gave a view of them in the cabin and some backstory, but I wish there was more information about the importance of these items. Why were important? Where they reported missing? Did the cops or another agency try to hunt these items down before now? It is like they went missing, and no one really cared, or at least, Goddard did not show us the importance of these missing items. On the other hand, the characters behaved in predictable ways. Nothing out of the ordinary. They chased the clues and the romance. Goddard’s writing is good. She wrote a story that fans of romantic suspense would enjoy. I believe fans of Lynn Blackburn, Irene Hannon, Colleen Coble, and DiAnn Mills would also enjoy this novel.

I received a complimentary copy of Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard from Revell Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

Chance is on what he hopes is his last blackmail delivery, but he has a bad feeling about it. A crash, rescue, a couple murders and many suspicious people round out this exciting start to a new series. Jack is a detective for the county, Terra works in another investigative capacity for a different department for lands. A great group of minor characters we are introduced to include Nathan, Case, Erin, Alex, Robert, Owen and a few others. This story takes off, literally, pretty quickly and doesn’t let go. Set in Montana and the wilds around (national forests) we are right in with Jack and Terra trying to figure out who’s behind the murders, and also, she’s trying to get info on artifacts found.
A complimentary copy was provided by Revell via NetGalley. A review was not required and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved how this novel starts out with a bang as readers are in a plane heading for its demise. The author does not make known the results of the crash. Were there survivors or not. Then the scene switched to introduce main characters former FBI Special Agent Jack Tanner now a detective in Montana and US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors as they are trying to determine if the person, they have found is alive. They were searching the forest for a set of twins and stumbled upon a body that had not been there long.

I like how the story goes along with the current investigation all the while showing the reader flash back to Jack and Terra’s were an item in their young adult years. This is an enjoyable intriguing story with complex characters I enjoyed hanging out with. I felt as if I were watching an action-packed movie as the story explodes on the ground, in the air and in unexpected locations.

This is the first novel in a new series. I am excited to see where this series goes next. The author says in note to readers, “…I’ve always been fascinated with artifacts trafficking…in this context I wanted the story to reflect a global issue, one of many that happens behind the scenes and in the cover of darkness – places like the dark web or even online and right “in our face,” as it were.”…”we can relate on some level. We all grew up watching and loving Indiana Jones, but in truth he is a tomb raider….”

I loved the Indiana Jones movies and found this book gripping and heart felt. So, grab your coffee sit by the fire and get ready for a mind-bending adventure that will make your head spin (in a good way). This would work great for your next book club pick. It is a wild ride you do not want to miss!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have received a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”

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n her new Rocky Mountain Courage series, author Elizabeth Goddard takes readers to the beautiful and scenic state of Montana with a fascinating look into the US Forest Service Special Agents and the world of stolen artifacts and archaeological crimes. Fans of Elizabeth Goddard will enjoy the cameo appearances from some characters featured in her previous Uncommon Justice series.

US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors and her former love, Detective Jack Tanner, find themselves working together on an investigation as a plane crash, a dead body, and archeological artifacts come together in an unusual turn of events. Elizabeth Goddard surprises me once again with who the culprit is, which is always fun when I cannot figure it out myself before the big reveal.

Present Danger is recommended for readers of romantic suspense.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

a mystery that has Jake an FBI agent and his ex Tarra a forest service agent who will have to work together to find out who killed an insurance agent. as they work to find out also what happened to the pilot of a plan that crashed in the forest. someone is after them but why and who as the body count goes up so does the agencies that are getting involved. i do not want to give anything away there are lots of twists and turns it is a roller coaster ride for sure but worth the read. if you like mystery and strong people you will want to read the book i am looking forward to the next one . i was given a copy by net galley but this is an honest review. the story is well written and the people are well defined, you have also her brother who was injured in the war, horses , dogs , the beautiful forest the story takes place in this story is well work the time to read it

PRESENT ...DANGER.
...Elizabeth Goddard
Chance with years of experience in flying felt something was wrong, he willed Ole Blue to stay in the air a little longer, His last delivery,he didn’t want to crash and have to take the package with him now knowing the contents, he was as good as dead if not delivered. Twenty years doing, because of greed.
Detective Jack Tanner and a volunteer Kyle searching for twins in this National Forest noticed a body down the hillside, when call came the twins were okay. US Forest Service Special Agent Terra out looking with another group for the twins, came up to Jack, knowing one another years before, looking at the body more closely they knew him. As many would, he sold insurance to them. He wasn’t dressed for hiking, was he into something dangerous that got him killed. Who help Chance out of the plane. The ambush that Terra and Jack got caught in. and realizing that love was still there. Several plots of mystery are woven thru this story captivating story.
Given ARC by Net Galley and Revell for my voluntary review and my honest opinion

Present Danger is the first novel of Elizabeth Goddard's "Rocky Mountain Courage" series, and what a way to kick it off! I woke up at 4:00AM one morning, so I opened this novel on my Kindle. I did not get out of bed until I finished it. My poor dog, who is accustomed to eating at 6:30AM, was not happy with me. Finishing Present Danger was worth my dog's silent treatment! Coincidentally, I read this novel soon after I finished another featuring a crime that occurred at a park. While I liked the other slightly more, Present Danger tugged me into its tale and wouldn't let go.

Firstly, I could easily tell Goddard had done her research. She presented a thrilling, knowledgeable, and convincing story that kept me guessing. I never knew quite what to expect, and I love when a novel does that to me. I read a lot of novels--perhaps an unhealthy amount--so that is a feat very challenging to do. Goddard succeeded. It was almost as though my imagination thought that by finishing the book faster, I'd help the characters catch the bad guys sooner. I don't know how to explain it, outside of a couple descriptive adjectives: Riveting. Gripping. I may even go so far as to say it was truly shocking at times!  I also adored how Goddard brought in characters from her "Uncommon Justice" series! Very, very minor roles, but it was fun seeing old faces.

Present Danger, unfortunately, is a victim of my growing ambivalence toward romance novels--Christian or otherwise. Or perhaps it would be better for me to say fictionalized romance, in general. I'm a "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" watcher, I'll admit it. In books and the show, it seems situations force characters/participants together, and they create a love story that may or may not last. The difference between reality TV and books, though, is that fictionalized characters seem to have shared histories. That's probably how romance authors justify the usually short "falling in love" period. Now that I think about it, the majority of Christian romances I've read feature the "we were together but broke it off" story.

Also, why do all romances focus on characters with tragic pasts? Present Danger is no exception. It's something on "The Bachelor/Bachelorette," too. Producers/editors give air time to the sob stories. I'm not coldhearted toward those individuals; don't get me wrong. But I'm tired of seeing one more story that revolves around broken histories. These romance novels make it seem like you can't find anyone unless you're pulling yourself out of a pit of despair. To romance authors everywhere--people with happy families with no lost loved ones deserve happy endings, too!

Overall, I did enjoy Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard. I'd recommend it to my friends, without a doubt. But the novel does not have any profound meaning to it. The characters shoot up brief prayers to God, but He isn't the center of their relationship. It's a good book, but although I smiled at the ending, I was left wanting more.

*Note: I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.