Davy Colt blows back into town and leaves Carla weak in the knees. But someone is determined to kill her and Davy has appointed himself as her protector.
Daniels delivers a romance wrapped up in a gritty scenario. I was taken back by the violence in the story and I’m glad to say the perps got what was coming to them.
One of the best scenes was on a snowy sled. I loved the prospect of a second chance romance.
The Colt brothers are a had some bunch but they are stubborn. Davy and Carla have to work out their differences before they can me together. But can they survive more heartbreak?

Carla’s day, actually all her organized plans have been ruined. She is a loan officer, and her bank has been robbed, and she might know some details. This knowledge has put her in the crosshairs of those robbers.
Davy is home for the holidays, he is a bronc rider, the career that took him away from Lonesome and Carla. See, Carla and Davy have a history, will they get a second chance? In the meantime, Davy has stepped up to protect Carla until the bank robbers are caught.

I recommend this fast paced, second chance romance, with added suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin-Romance, Harlequin Intrigue for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.

This story was so gripping and I felt invested in the story and characters. Brilliantly written!!

Carla is a loan officer at a small bank. After a robbery leaves her wounded and a target, Davy, her high school sweetheart, and his brothers work to protect her. His brothers are all either private investigators or in law enforcement.

The perpetrator sees Carla as a loose end, but can't get close enough to her to finish the job. She is always with either Davy or his brothers. She can't spend all her time with them, so he looks for an opportunity....

Another good story in the series. Carla and Davy were high school sweethearts. Although they planned a life together, when she headed off to College he left to join the rodeo.

She returns home when her mom is Ill and ends up working at the local bank, moving up through the ranks. Davy returns home between rodeo's for the holidays when there's a robbery and Carla is injured, ending up in the hospital.

From there, the race is on as the robbers are after Carla because she has incriminating evidence to identify one of them. Davy commits to protecting her until the robbery is solved. This proves to be tricky as the FBI thinks she's involved.

I voluntarily read and reviewed the ARC provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4 1/2 STARS!

Non-stop action will delight intrigue fans! The third book in the Colt Brothers Investigation series brings rodeo star brother Davy back home to reunite with his former love when a bank robbery leaves her injured and in danger. The plot is thick with mystery and the characters past is bringing tension to the surface quickly when they reconnect to catch the culprit.

I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a fast paced dive into danger and intrigue with lots of drama and family bonding mixed in.

While I generally love B.J. Daniels' romantic suspense novels, for some reason this third book in her Colt Brothers series just didn't grab me and not let go, and I'll try to figure out why in this 3-star review.

First, while I understood Carla Richmond's need to further her education after high school and go to college rather than join Davy Colt, the love of her life, on the rodeo circuit, she ended up working as an executive loan officer in a small, local bank, and, while for her, getting to that position was fulfilling, it certainly wouldn't have been what I'd want to do with my life, especially after breaking up with Davy 10 years earlier because he wasn't ready to settle into her dream of children and a home--he had his own dream to fulfill. Yes, Carla was back in her small home town because she returned there to take care of her single mother who eventually died of cancer, but after her mom's death, she stayed there.

Ten years later, Davy is home for the holidays, and stops into the bank to see Carla, still in love with her too, but nothing has changed--it's clear that he won't compromise his dream to settle for hers. I found both of these characters stubborn and childish, and I would never, ever sacrifice the l0ve of my life for any job.

When three costumed and masked men hold up the bank shortly thereafter, Carla is injured, barely avoids being taken as a hostage, and ends up in the hospital, but not before she sees a tattoo on the neck of one of the thieves, and although warned not to talk about it in a note served to her with her dinner, by a nurse in that hospital, mentions it anyway, although the thick-headed FBI agent who is called into this case, believes, with zero evidence, that she was somehow involved in the robbery, and that she's making up her story about the tattooed man and her non-involvement, even after repeated attempts are made to kill her. At this point I was ready to explode in anger at the agent, who never believes a word Carla or Davy has to say.

While I won't give away the whodunit aspect of this novel, the culprits are identified early on by the author, and while Carla and Davy's attempts to do their own investigating led to some exciting and dangerous scenes, what I felt most strongly while reading Christmas Ransom was frustrated--by their relationship, the FBI's insistence that Carla was involved, the insane relationship between the thief and his psychotic girlfriend, and the fact that for 99% of this novel, Carla and Davy are totally unwilling to compromise. In short, B.J. Daniels is a far better writer than was evidenced in this novel. While I'm sure most her fans, and I'm one of them, will find nothing wrong with this novel, for me it was just an okay read.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.

This is my first time reading a book by B.J. Daniels. I am a big fan of mystery, suspenseful romance. B.J. Daniels delivers in a big way with “Christmas Redemption”. I will most definitely be reading more books by this author. This is an easy quick read that is entertaining, suspenseful, mystery, drama filled, action packed, great characters with an awesome plot that kept me enthralled. Davy is home for Christmas, he is a former rodeo star and now he has his PI license. The bank that Carla works at is robbed and for some reason the Feds thinks that Carla has something to do with the theft. Davy and Carla were high school sweethearts and Davy never stopped loving Carla. Carla choose going to college rather than follow Davy in his rodeo career. Once Davy learns of Carla’s dilemma he knows that Carla is innocent and he decides he is going to find out who robbed the bank. Carla and Davy both realize that they both still love each other.

Who robbed the bank, why is Carla is a prime suspect, can Davy prove Carla’s innocence, will Carla and Davy have a second chance at romance?

I received an ARC via NetGalley and HARLEQUIN - Romance (U.S. & Canada), Harlequin Intrigue I am leaving my review voluntarily.

As always B.J. Daniels has hooked me not only wither her no stop action packed romance , but also with her characters , how they come to life off the page, her stores are always the type that you can just pick up and get lost in and this was one of those . I loved how it was a second change romance that was also an engaging, suspenseful mystery . The pacing of the story was great , and even though at this time I've read the other 2 books in the series it felt like you could read it as a stand alone if you wanted too but I do have to say after reading this one I can't wait to read the other 2. As for the characters I loved the interaction of the brothers

Davy Colt is home for Christmas. Carla Richmond is Davy's high school sweetheart. Both are still in love with each other, but she chooses to stay and go to college, and he left for the rodeo.
The bank where Carla works has been robbed and she was ruffed up and the Feds think she is in on the theft. Davy believes she is an innocent victim and is set on protecting her and finding the robbers. One of the FBI agents thinks she knows more than she is telling and doesn't believe what she is telling him.
Meanwhile the bank robber and his girlfriend are out to get Carla.
I just love romantic suspense novels.

Sweet, clean cowboy Christmas romance.
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One of the main things that captured my attention in this story is Davy. I love his connection and wholesome love for Carla throughout the book. There was no insta-love. It was built in from the beginning and that just showcased him as a strong, caring character that made the story interesting for me.

Daniels creates an intriguing story that is different from any other stories in this genre I have read previously. With some mean and creepy characters and a few unexpected turns, you are easily enveloped in this story from page one.

While this is a shorter story, it is a sweet, clean cowboy Christmas romance that is truly enjoyable. We get a bit of everything in this book. Romance, Christmas, Intrigue, yummy cowboys, and a delightful ending that leaves hope for the future.

It has been a while since I last read a story by this author, and though I didn’t get to read the previous ones in this series, I decided to give it a try.
This story belongs to rodeo star, Davy Colt and bank loan executive , Carla Richmond.
Ten years ago, Carla, Davy’s HS girlfriend , chose college and a career instead of following him in the circuit. Neither has forgotten the other, but neither did they stop to follow their dreams.
Colt is back in town for the holidays and hopes to reconnect with the girl he still loved.
Carla is happy with her accomplishments, but she too still has feelings for Colt.
When she ends up hurt during a bank robbery and being a person of interest as far as the FBI is concerned, Colt steps in to help .
But the real villain is determined to get rid of Carla. Can Colt keep her safe? Can they prove to the FBI that she is innocent? In the midst of the danger, will they get a second chance of finding their HEA or will their determination to continue their careers and the possible success of the person after Carla , keep them away?
It was an engaging story and a stand alone in the series.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Harlequin. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
This is a story of second chances between a rodeo cowboy and the woman he left behind.
Davy returns home for the Christmas Holiday and walks right into his past girlfriends dangerous situation.
A bank robbery and her life in danger as someone threatens to kill her numerous times. Can Davy keep Carla alive or will the killers get to her first?
3.5 stars

Christmas Ransom by BJ Daniels is the third book in the Colt Brothers series. This is brother Davy Colt's story, a second chance romance. Seems ten years ago Davy and Carla Richmond were a couple in love. Davy was a rodeo bronc rider and he chose that career over staying in Lonesome with Carla. On a trip home for the holidays they meet up again. Then the craziness begins - a bank robbery (where Carla works) and a target on Carla's back. This book has an interesting storyline. I liked most of the characters and enjoyed seeing the ones from the earlier books in the series, but I didn't connect with Davy and Carla as a couple. I'm glad they got their Happily Ever After though.

Christmas ransom is an enjoyable read with intrigue and a love or two included. The characters will keep you reading until the end as you find out how the plot develops

I loved this fast paced story. The characters were well developed, the plot flowed easily from scene to scene and there was a happy ending. This is Carla and Davy's story filled with action, mystery, romance, and second chances. The perfect story for the holidays!
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Christmas Ransom
By B.J. Daniels

Carla Richardson has her life planned out, moment to moment. So, when she stops into work on her day off and becomes a victim in a bank robbery, her ordered life begins to spin out of control. Davy Colt, rodeo bronc rider has loved Carla for over 10 years. Their break-up wasn’t his idea, and he would really like another chance to be with her. When Carla is injured during a bank robbery, he is there to help her. When she becomes a target, he will make sure she stays safe.

The author weaves a good second chance, romantic suspense, that kept me captivated. I would like to smack the FBI agent, he was a jerk to Carla, and not very objective. Carla and Davy want to be together, but neither can realize the need to compromise. This brought some angst along with the intimate moments. Throughout the danger and narrow escapes, they still hold to their own ideas of what life with the other should be like. I was glad they were able to be friends and talk about the past and work into the deeper more passionate relationship. And I liked how they worked together, along with Davy’s brothers, James, Willie, and Tommy to solve the mystery and defeat the criminals. They needed to understand themselves and each other to overcome their safe and comfortable lives. I was rooting for these two to work out their differences and have their HEA. I loved Davy and his fierce protectiveness of Carla, and I loved her independent spirit. Together they are an indomitable force! I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Another great book by B. J. Daniels. She never disappoints me and is one of my favorite authors. Definitely could not put it down.

Christmas Ransom by BJ Daniels. Part of Colt Investigation Series this time featuring Davy and Carla. Non stop action, bank robberies, killings, kidnapping and a first love renewed or rekindled. The villains of the story were well developed from the nasty and vindictive, Jesse; the wimpy, murderous Jud; and the obnoxious FBI agents (not technically villains, but they were extremely opinionated). Highlights included the spicy, older gal, Cora, coming to the rescue in the last minutes. Davy and Carla do get their HEA.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book

Christmas Ransom (A Colt Brothers Investigation Book 3) by B.J. Daniels
I will admit I have not read the first two books in this series - but I will be reading them soon. This is Davey and Carla's story and it kept me on the edge of my seat. I love a good Romantic Suspense story and this was sure it. It has all the feels, angst, second chance romance, strong wills, some laughs, some tears, murder, mystery, real evil, and some steam to get us to a very HEA.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Witty Tragic Easy-to-read Tear-jerker Steamy Haunting Happily Ever After Scary Action-packed Wonderful characters Great world building Informative Twisted Entertaining Unpredictable Page-turner Romantic. I was so luck to preview and review this book.

Great read! Not a dull moment in this one. The action is non stop. Carly and Davy must find out who is trying to kill Carly before they get a second chance at their happily ever after. The two were childhood sweethearts who let differing future plans tear them apart. Many years later, they have finally reunited only to have violent attacks threaten the reunion.