First, love the cover! Second, the book was a great adventure! This was the third book in the series, and it was fun getting to jump back in with these characters. Also.... broody Mack.... and his estranged wife. LOVED that Susan Sleeman brought the two of them back together; I was really rooting for them as a couple. A great story!

I did not read the previous two books in the Homeland Heroes series but was still able to enjoy this book. Mack and Addy were lovable characters and their situation felt realistic. Mack's battle with PTSD was heart-breaking but also encouraging in that he leaned on faith, counseling, and friends to help him. Mack's devotion to Addy was incredibly tender, even when she lost her memory and couldn't remember him.
There is plenty of action as Mack's team protects Addy and tries to figure out who is coming after her and why. The technical prototype gadgets that Mack's team uses are fascinating. The plot is intricate and detailed and it was fun to be in the midst of the action as pieces fell into place. I loved the theme of letting go of fear and living by the Spirit who gives power, love, and self-discipline.

I received the book from the publisher via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

Wrapping up some NetGalley backlist. After book two being a miss for me, I was glad book three drew me in and kept me captivated for the entire book. It was fast paced and I liked how the romance developed.

Love these kinds of books and this one was pretty good! Fast paced, mystery and if you enjoy the genre this should be right up your aisle.

Sleeman combines a believable plot with relatable characters in this action-packed novel. If you haven't read the earlier books in this series, read them. It is an enjoyable series.

Homeland Security Agent Addison Leigh wakes up in the hospital having lost her memory, she doesn't remember the lead she had on her current case or her ex-husband Mack.

Still listed as Addison's closest of kin, he gets the call that she is in the hospital. Mack knows that he has let her down in the past, but he vows to do everything he can to protect her and catch the person who has been threatening her life.

A fast paced read with instantly likable main characters that pull you into the story. Action packed, with great character interaction and an adorable German Shepherd who is a basket of cuddles and intelligence. I liked how the incident brings Mack and Addison together, along with her memory loss that helps them tackle the issues that drove them apart.

Overall, a fantastic read from beginning to end, suspenseful and full of action. I loved how well the faith elements and relationship building come together in this second chance romance mixed with heart pounding suspense.

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

Hours to Kill
Homeland Heroes #3
By Susan Sleeman

Addy (Addison) Leigh has a lead that could be just what she needs to break the case that has stymied her. But just as she gets her big break she is involved in an accident that causes memory loss. With the lead that she thought so promising gone she needs the help of her estranged husband Mack Jordan and the federal team that she used to work with. Now she just needs to remember them...

When Mack gets to Addy's side he is more than a little dismayed that she has no recollection of him or their marriage. What's worse he knows that it is his fault that she is now in this position - having bailed on their marriage after a dangerous PTSD incident he had no other choice. But his choice drove Addy from Washington, D.C. to Oregon and into the sights of the unknown assailant who wants her dead.

But Addy's investigation showed an imminent threat that needed to be stopped before there were thousands of casualties. But the deeper RED Team, Addy, and Mack dig for information the greater the danger and the evil that they face. Their search for answers will lead them to the darkest regions of the net and it won't be pretty.

Hours to Kill is the third book in the Homeland Heroes series and it is as intense and thrilling as the first two books in the series (Seconds to Live and Minutes to Die). This time the story focuses on RED Team member Mack Jordan and his wife Addy Leigh and the backstory that was hinted at in the two previous books in the series. This book is perfect for a long weekend or an all-night reading event. The suspense keeps one turning the pages and what is thought to be known has a few twists thrown in to keep the reader guessing as to the final outcome.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations all thoughts expressed are my own.

Hours to Kill is the third book in the Homeland Heroes series by Susan Sleeman and it was definitely a favorite. I was blown away by the story and how much I loved it!

I always seem to enjoy stories with memory loss or amnesia, so I wasn't surprised that I loved that aspect in Hours to Kill. It was written very well and I felt like the characters were real people and I could feel for them.

I loved the romance and how it was kind of a "second chance" story. The suspense was also great and I was on the edge of my seat - eager to see what was going to happen next.

All in all, Hours to Kill was an amazing book and one I recommend.

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Hours to Kill is my favorite from the Homeland Heroes series by Susan Sleeman. Four and a half stars.

Hours to Kill
by Susan Sleeman
Pub Date 16 Mar 2021
Bethany House, Bethany House Publishers
Christian | Mystery & Thrillers | Romance


I am reviewing a copy of Hours to Kill through Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley:



Right as as Homeland Security Agent Addison Leigh reaches the pinnacle of her cyber investigation into a firearms smuggling ring, she's attacked and left for dead. ICE Agent Mack Jordan, her estranged husband is notified that she's at the hospital in a coma. Despite the fact that he let his past military trauma ruin their short marriage, but she never gave up on their relationship, and he remains her next of kin.





After being notified of what happened to Addison, Mack rushes to her bedside and he promises to hunt down the man who attacked her. Mack failed her once when he bailed on their marriage, and he's not about to let her down again. But after she wakes up in the hospital, she remembers neither the attack nor ever being married to Mack. And when a second attempt to take her life is made, it's clear something very sinister is going on, and Mack and Addison are in for the ride of their lives.





I give Hours to Kill five out of five stars!




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I loved Addy's and Macks story. Suspenseful from the start, Addy is being targeted and loses most of her memory in an attack. Her estranged/separated husband comes back into her life to help find and solve who is after Addy.

I loved both characters along with their dog Bear. I thought Susan did a great job with character development even though addy cannot remember her friends in the Red team, she still opens herself up to working with them to solve this case.

A very fast paced, suspenseful and enjoyable read. Susan keeps your attention and wondering what will happen next.

Hours to Kill was a nice conclusion to this trilogy companion novel series.

We follow Abby and Mark with Abby being the main character. Abby has been working on a case where a drug runner is now involved in guns and is trying to take them over the Canadian border possibly or give them to a homegrown terrorist group. She ends up having to call for help as it is a very involved case especially once it gets personal as the bad guy (Bruno) and his right-hand man Zamoro have now threatened Abby's mom.

Mack and the rest of team Red show up to help out which ends up being the best thing as Abby ends up injured and struggles to piece things together that she was working on before her accident. This case has Abby and Mack traveling in order to stop the guns and to try and figure out who is doing what and how many people know about it before the guns get into the hands of the wrong people.

Overall I enjoyed this ending and seeing the team for one last time. It was nice to see characters from the other books again and to see how they were doing now. It was also nice to see a real answer to the Montgomery case and to have answers for it after hearing about it throughout the first two books constantly. Abby and Mack were two characters that worked well together despite their past feelings and all they needed to work through. They put the case first and dealt with the other stuff on the side which was good as they had very limited time to get it all figured out. When it came to the more religious parts of this book they were subtle once again and know preaching happened thankfully. I prefer religion to be thrown in like it was in this book if it's going to be involved, as it is a personal thing and should be kept that way when dealing with these types of situations.

I am considering reading more by this author in the future as I have enjoyed these last two books immensely.

It's clear that something sinister is definitely going on! Homeland Security Agent Addison Leigh is attacked and left for dead as she was getting too close to the truth on the case she was working. Her estranged husband, ICE Agent Mack Jordan is called in as her emergency contact and finds she has no memory. This case moves fast and danger comes from every direction. Mack has to protect Addison and finds getting all the facts and finding those responsible is a totally consuming problem for everyone involved. Homeland Security and Ice, interesting to see how these agency's worked together.
I was gifted a copy by the publisher through NetGalley. No review was required. My opinion and review is voluntary.

Hours to Kill by Susan Sleeman is a book with much suspense that will keep your attention throughout. With a kidnapping, human trafficking, gun running, cyber crimes and much more—- this book truly has it all. It is packed with suspense and plot twists that never stop. Readers of romantic suspense will love this book. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Hours to Kill is the 3rd book in the Homeland Heroes series by Susan Sleeman. ICE agent Mack Jordan receives a phone call that his estranged wife Homeland Security agent Addison Leigh has been in a horrible accident and has amnesia. He quickly learns that Addison was not in an accident but a target of a sinister and dangerous plot. Sleeman takes the reader on a wide ride and ties up loose ends from the other books. Highly recommend this series!

Hours To Kill is the third book in the Homeland Heroes series by Susan Sleeman. While the primary case in this story can be enjoyed on it's own, there is another case that has been playing out in the background throughout the series. As such, while I think it would make sense as a standalone too, I do believe readers will get the most out of the series by reading in order.

If you're looking for a book filled with action, this is certainly it. The action starts early on and doesn't let up throughout, holding me in the story to see what was going to happen next. I did feel like perhaps things were a little more technical that I cared for in a few places and it slowed down the action... but I found myself on the edge of my seat nonetheless. I am always a fan of second chance romances so seeing Addy and Mack's reconnection was definitely a highlight of the story. I appreciated that it gave a look at PTSD in a very real way as well.

Overall, a good read and one that fans of romantic suspense are sure to enjoy.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for consideration. All thoughts are my own.

My thoughts: this third book in the series stands alone the fans will want to read the first two books. The action takes us from coast to coast north or south east to west and one doesn't know where it's going to end up. You think you know who's behind it, and you do, but there are a lot of twists and turns and surprises along the way. The ending is kind of rushed in my opinion. I was kind of hoping for a fourth book in the series, but I don't think that's going to happen. If you like romantic suspense with a lot of surprises and a lot of technical information, and cyber crimes, you will want to read Susan Sleemans romantic suspense. Highly recommended. I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.

Sleeman has created another great read in this Hours to Kill (Homeland Heroes Book #3) This book has it all mystery, suspense, excitement, action and also romance and learning to trust God that He can take care of the situations that were faced. Although the heroine has amnesia from an accident that was supposed to take her life, she still feels attracted to her ex-husband whom she does not remember nor does she remember being married. As Addy and Mack team up and race against time to find who is selling illegal guns and assault weapons. Can they be stopped before many lives are lost. A terrifying journey against time as they try to keep the crime lord from killing hundreds of people. Through it all and through loyal friends, Addy and Mack discover a lot about themselves and forgiveness. If you love action, suspense, and intrigue, then I highly recommend this book……
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This review is my own, honest opinion.

This was a great way to round out the series! I've been wanting to spend more time with Mack and Addison from day one. Sleeman did a remarkable job of building anticipation and keeping us guessing at every turn. I think the memory loss worked for the story line and allowed the reconciliation of their relationship to occur. I personally wish she would have gotten more of her memory back, but I accept how it all played out. Sleeman did a really great job at navigating the delicacies of the relationship. It was believable and not over done. I really enjoyed the journey with the RED team and the unique personalities of each character. My one disappointment was how quickly the overall (three book) storyline wrapped up. I felt like it was more of an afterthought in this book vs being more integrated in the story like the first two. All in all, I'd recommend this entire series to my friends.

This is an excellent addition to the Homeland Heroes series. I loved it! Addy finally finds a thread to pull in her investigation when she is attacked and loses her memory. She can't remember what case she was working on and certainly doesn't remember the man in the room who says he's her husband.

This book is an adrenaline ride. It's fascinating being inside the elite Red team and learning about their advanced tools and gadgets. It's satisfying seeing some closure as villains are brought to justice. It's exciting as the clock races towards an ultimate showdown. I love the team dynamics and hope there's another book about Cam.

While you could read this as a standalone book, do yourself a favor and get the whole series. Thank you to Bethany House for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.