Breach of Honor by Janice Cantore is a Christian romantic suspense story. The story is so full of action and suspense that kept me reading to see what was going to happen. There are so many things I enjoyed about this story. I really enjoyed the strength Leah has to endure her situation as well as the constant search for the truth by Officer Tanner. I liked how realistic the story is where it come to her father’s need to let the legal team go. I especially enjoyed how Leah was given the perfect cell mate and how she finally turned her life back to God. I appreciate how Leah felt so many normal things about her relationship with her husband and why she did not mention it to others.

This story touches on faith as well as sensitive topics as abuse, murder, and legal injustice. I have been waiting for this book and it is even better than I expected.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and Tyndale House Publishing. This is my honest review.

Leah Radcliff is a police officer, married to another police officer who is also an abuser. Leah has lived with Brad's abuse and in a moment she reacts to his abuse with deadly consequence. Breach of Honor delves into the legal and emotional repercussions of that moment and so much more.

This latest from Janice Cantore, a former law enforcement officer, is a character driven story. The story builds slowly, but readers it is well worth it. Leah fights to prove her action was one of self defense. Unfortunately, Brad came from a prominent local family and was a local hero. As the story unfolds, we learn that Brad was involved in illegal activities. Her fellow officers turn their backs on Leah, but she finds an ally in Clint Tanner who believes in her along with her father.

Faith plays a major character in this story and Cantore seamlessly integrates it into the story.

This novel has everything a reader could want, a great plot, characters that are well developed, suspense, romance, and a thrilling conclusion. I have read all of Janice Cantore's Christian Decetive novels and have not been disappointed with any of them.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this novel. The review is my own opinion.

1. I can’t change anything that has already happened.
2. Blame is irrelevant. It will change nothing.
3. I have to move forward and make better choices.
4. I need to remember what it felt like to walk with God, not away from Him.
(Chapter 22

The Table Rock, OR, police department has a problem - only no one knows it. It occasionally raised its ugly head throughout the years, but it became more obvious when Leah Radcliff, a member of the Table Rock PD, shot and killed her husband, another Table Rock Police Officer. The jury found her guilty and the judge sentenced her to 25 years to life. That was the published version of the story.

But that version of the story did not include the clandestine meetings her husband had late at night, it did not tell the years of violence that had defined much of Leah’s marriage, and it did not include the vicious attack that occurred the night she shot him. It would take five years, a new lawyer, a new trial, and the cooperation of the Table Rock PD, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, the Oregon State Police, and the FBI, to follow all the leads and bring the truth into the spotlight.

The result is one of the best faith-based thrillers that this reviewer has read. Though much of the story focuses on the corruption present in the Table Rock PD, it also exposes the pain and grief associated with domestic violence. I appreciate the fact that the author has chosen to include the phone number and website for the National Domestic Violence Hotline at the beginning of the book. Much Christian fiction deals with difficult topics, but then offers no sources of help for those in need. A major plus for this book. I give the book five stars.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are mine alone.

This book is a well written suspense book. However, I would describe more as a legal suspense than action suspense. I felt as if it was a bit long and more focussed on the legalities and character development. Basically, it was good, but it wasn't what I was expecting and not really more normal taste in books. As I've seen one person describe it, if you're looking for character development and a story about someone finding God, then this is for you. If you're looking for an action packed romantic suspense, then this probably isn't it.

Breach of Honor by Janice Cantore is a fast, action-packed thriller from start to finish. This is the best book I've read from this author. I love the strong, capable heroines that she always includes in her novels. In this novel, Leah is one of her best. Ms Cantore did a remarkable job at portraying the complexities involved in domestic violence, how difficult it is to admit that it is occurring. Also, this book really brought a women's prison to life in a way that I had never experienced in any book previously. So much detail and background that added much to the story. Overall, I loved this book and think readers of Christian suspense will love it too. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

This was a refreshing new take on my go-to genre! I’ve enjoyed Janice Cantore’s books in the past, but she’s gone to a whole new level with this one! It’s really, REALLY good!

Be warned though, it’s definitely not an easy read. Leah is a cop whose husband (who is also a cop) is abusive… and one day she is pushed to take drastic action… and let’s just say it doesn’t turn out well for her…

If you’ve ever wondered how or why someone can be a victim of domestic abuse and never say a word about it to anyone… Leah is a perfect case study… and the results are devastating!

Clint was also a fantastic character. His unflinching support when so many don’t believe Leah is heartwarming and I love the fact that they had history together. He wasn’t just someone new she met amidst the horrible circumstances.

Well worth the read! And I will be rereading it in the future! Highly recommend, but be aware, if domestic violence is a sensitive topic for you, this book doesn’t flinch away in its depiction, so you may wish to be cautious… I think it would still be worth reading though…

Thank you @tyndalehouse and @netgalley for the ARC. I was only required to provide an honest review in return.

What a great book. It had me hooked from the very beginning. This is an unusual book as it spans several years. The details aren’t explained so the reader isn’t bogged down with details. Leah is a police officer who kills her police officer husband in self-defense. Many people looked at her husband as the golden boy of the police force and didn’t believe he was trying to kill her. She is convicted of murder and sent to jail. In the meantime, Officer Clint Tanner has seen the dark side of Leah’s deceased husband, and believes in her innocence. While trying to find the evidence that will exonerate Leah, he is threatened. This is also Leah’s journey to meet God. She is very angry with God for many reasons.
I recommend this book to all who like a good mystery.
I was given this book by Tyndale House Publishers via NetGalley Publishing in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

Breach of Honor is a very well written romantic suspense. An edge of your seat page turner that kept me glued to the pages. Suspense fans will not be disappointed.

Domestic violence is addressed in a meaningful way through this story. Leah never considered herself a victim until the unimaginable happened. Brad, her husband has to be in control and will do anything to keep his power. Table Rock will have its core shaken when the truth starts to unravel about the corruption. Very powerful story! Strong characters. Faith shines throughout the book.

This is a read that kept on giving, expect the unexpected, and even when you think you know the answers be ready for a surprise!

I loved the faith of some of these characters, and they don't give up on those they care about and love. Sometimes it takes extreme measures to open their eyes.

This story has a lot of different subjects, from abuse to greed, from murder to drugs, and you keep rooting for the good guys to win.

While this is a page turner, the story does go deep, from trials to prison, from injustice to justice, and we put faces to these characters,and in the end, I really wanted to continue in the lives of those I now cared about!

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

Breach of Honor was my first Janice Cantore novel. The main character, Leah, ends up killing her husband in self defense. Once Leah is convicted of murder, readers get to deep dive into her journey through the legal system and the quest to prove her innocence. I found the main characters in this book very authentic and each developed well. I appreciated the faith elements that were incorporated, as they were both relevant and true. I would also say that there was a well developed plot in this book. The climax was very well done, and does not disappoint. I will confess, however, that much of the plot prior to this was a bit slow for my taste. I think the cover and description give the reader the impression that the book will be fast paced. While the story line is a good one, this book is far more about character development and less so about suspense. Overall, a well done book that readers who love character development will enjoy.

I received a complementary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I had trouble getting into this suspense novel. At first the beginning seemed intriguing, but then became painful to read. *spoilers* While the main character finds peace in prison, it is very difficult to read about people defending the abuse and the innocent winding up punished. However, the characters are authentic and the writing well done.

"Breach of Honor" is a Christian detective suspense novel. The story covered several years, allowing the slow but steady changes that happened to Leah and the town. The suspense came from the physical danger to anyone standing in the way of a secret group of corrupt police officers and powerful citizens. They seemed to constantly thwart the good guys who were trying to expose their evil deeds and bring about justice. However, the major themes of this story are how God is at work bringing about justice and how prayer is a powerful weapon in the war against evil.

The main characters were engaging, honorable, determined, and reacted realistically to events. That's part of the reason why the story took so long as Leah needed time to heal from the abuse, deepen her relationship with God, and gain the confidence to stand against the evil even when discouraged. Clint learned the power of prayer from his missionary parents, but he was often tempted to try to control and solve the situation all on his own. Clint supported Leah, fully believing her innocence based on the evidence and willing to take risks to see justice brought about for her and others. The details about police work and prison immersed me in the story but didn't slow the pacing.

There were no sex scenes or bad language. Overall, I'd highly recommend this exciting novel.

Wow! Wow! I absolutely devoured this story! While the pacing of this story is a little bit slower, I loved that it spanned years of time. The pacing wasn't rushed, it allowed for a more natural progression to the story. For me, this story was also a wonderful and welcome break in a typical suspense novel. While there is still suspense and mystery within this story, the way the plot progression moves in ways I haven't read in a book before.

I loved reading Janice Cantore again, but this book moved her to the top of my favorite author list!

A slow, plodding, disappointing read. Minor spoilers below.

If you are looking for a book to read to watch the main character find Jesus in prison, then this is the book for you. If you are looking for a suspense novel, skip this one.

I received an advanced review copy of this book from netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Wow! That’s the first word I think of when describing “Breach of Honor” by Janice Cantore. This book was a little different than the other ones I’ve read by Janice Cantore, but it definitely is a book that draws you in and keeps your attention to the very end.

This book starts off with Leah Radcliff, a police officer, who is married to Brad, a fellow abusive officer. Brad’s abusive actions lead to devastating consequences for Leah. Now Leah is fighting for her freedom. There are so many twists and turns along the way in this suspense novel.

I highly recommend this novel to anyone that enjoys good, clean, suspense novels.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

This was a tough read. Cantore took a huge risk, putting her heroine in an unexpected and precarious situation, but it paid off. And the twists, turns, and 'I did NOT see that coming' moments were huge.

Truthfully, this is Janice Cantore's best story, and I'm eager to see what's next!

WARNING: this book deals with domestic violence and other potential triggers, but if you can hang in until the end it will be worth the journey.

I received an advance copy via NetGalley, and all opinions are my own.

Breach of Honor by Janice Cantore starts with a domestic abuse case and then moves into the heroine’s perspective. Leah Radcliff starts to show the abuse she receives at the hand of her husband. In a last minute effort to stop the abuse, Leah makes a decision that derails her entire future. But it was in a good way. My favorite part of this whole story was watching God’s hand on Leah’s life. To her, it appeared to be a dark place, but she finally learned, with the help of others that God has always been there and guided every choice to bring her to him. I loved this aspect. If only everyone, myself included, could believe this. As for Clint Tanner, the hero, he is a believer, a cop, and the number one cheerleader for Leah. What a great man of God! He would definitely be someone women should hope would fall in love with them. A leader who keeps both people focused on God. As for the suspense, it was not the typical suspense novel. There was an inciting incident that jump starts the novel. As the story progresses, there is threats on Leah’s life, but not as drastic as a character who is running for her life. In the end, there is a climactic moment and a show down, so it ends like one too. Overall, Breach of Honor by Janice Cantore was a good look at God’s hand on the each person’s life. I enjoyed reading this novel and cannot wait to see what else Cantore comes up with.

I received a complimentary copy of Breach of Honor by Janice Cantore from Tyndale Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

4.5/5 Stars
I went back and forth between four and five stars for this novel for a long while, thus I decided to settle on a happy medium: 4.5 stars. Officer Leah Radcliff confronts her husband, Brad, after she witnesses his involvement in what she thinks is a payoff. Brad’s threat to kill her—following years of abuse—forces her to shoot him. He’s a town hero, someone who can do no wrong in others’ eyes. With that single bullet, Leah’s life plummets into a tailspin at maximum velocity. She loses hope, but a fellow officer—Clint Tanner—believes in her innocence. He will stop at nothing to see her name cleared of all charges. Partnering with her lawyer, his investigations reveal there is much more happening than he ever realized.

Clint Tanner doesn’t change much throughout Breach of Honor by Janice Cantore, but Leah definitely does. She goes from a broken soul, bitter toward God, to a woman of prayer that finds her peace in the Father’s arms. That was inspiring. To see her open her heart to Cliff, as well, little by little, made me smile. Not because of the romance itself, necessarily, but Leah finding healing and learning how to forgive herself. I loved everything about her character. Cliff, on the other hand, seemed almost too good to be true. No one in this life is perfect, but I can’t think of a single negative trait for Cliff.

What I appreciate most about Breach of Honor is its accuracy. Janice Cantore portrays the daily operations of a police department with a mastery of someone who has real-life experience. I rarely read author bios. That being said, it was only after completing the book that I learned of Cantore’s career as a police officer. She knows her subject matter backward and forward, and that’s beyond evident in the novel. She pulls readers into her world. When she introduces terms, Cantore does so in a manner not demeaning or patronizing for her readers. Instead, she provides context clues. “TRO,” for example—a temporary restraining order. A judge grants the order, then the characters discuss the acronym.

I also loved how Breach of Honor built a foundation of faith. Most romantic suspense novels—even Christian ones—don’t often incorporate God beyond the occasional prayer. With Cantore’s novel, God is a silent character. Never speaking, but He offers peace, calmness, and direction in the midst of a storm. Cantore also scatters Bible verses throughout her writing. Some, I knew by heart. Others, when she just provided references, I felt compelled to look them up. A novel pushed me into God’s Word…how cool is that?

My only other negative comment (outside of the too perfect hero): At 448 pages, Breach of Honor by Janice Cantore felt a little too long. There were times the book just seemed to drag. Cantore reminded me of Dee Henderson, who while I love her, can sometimes get…distracted by the small points in the story. I wanted Breach of Honor to move along. Picture a Stormtrooper in Star Wars, dismissively waving a hand. I wanted to fast forward, yet Cantore traveled forward at a snail’s pace. And no amount of tugging on a leash was going to make the plot move faster.

Don’t let this deter you from reading Breach of Honor. It is a brilliant and suspense-filled novel that will cause cartoon question marks (and exclamation points!) to appear over your head. I didn’t identify any suspicious characters till close to the end of the novel. Even then, I only figured them out before their “great reveal” because Cantore made it pretty obvious they were shady individuals. If you like crime shows without any outlandish soap opera drama, I highly recommend picking up Breach of Honor. It reads more like true crime than fiction. You won’t regret reading it!

*Note: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All views expressed are my own.

A two year marriage for Leah has her feeling scared and on emotionally roller coaster. Brad a son of a political figure and a decorated cop. When Leah gets a call of domestic valance and sees the damage, Brad wouldn’t go this far or would he, she was scared. Clint wonder what she saw in Brad to have married him. For him he disliked Brad immediately didn’t like his manner or tactics. Brad was on the same shift as Leah, a quiet night maybe they could talk. Instead she got a shock of what he was doing, confronting him later almost led to her death. Now she is suspect in his. Wanting her father, he too never liked Brad, a womanizer, wild, so not much communication with him in two years.
Her father, and Clint’s father and now Clint were strong in their faith, and prayer was the best weapon, giving help to those that need it.
A story seeing domestic violence in her line of work, and didn’t tell anyone, feeling guilty, and mad at God for allowing it to happen. Emotion are tense, rumors were rampant that she is guilty. Who will believe her innocence.
With a young Christian attorney, prayers, can she be cleared..
Given ARC by Net Galley, Tynsdale for my voluntary review and my honest opinion