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I loved Juno Rushdan's Rush Hour series, but this just didn't pack the same punch. The plot just didn't feel as well developed. I actually found myself wondering if these characters had been introduced somewhere else before because I felt like I was missing something.
Thanks to Harlequin and Netgalley for my copy to review.
Wyoming Winter Rescue by Juno Rushdan is the first novel in the Cowboy State Lawmen series. In this novel, former lovers— Lynn, a strong and independent psychotherapist and Nash, a complex and protective FBI agent are thrown back together when Lynn’s life is threatened and Nash intervenes to protect her. Like the majority of Juno Rushdan’s novels, Wyoming Winter Rescue is filled with an intense and suspenseful action-filled plot, satisfying romance, and great characters. Wyoming Winter Rescue by Juno Rushdan is a fabulous beginning to a new and promising series.
Lynn is a psychotherapist who was attacked by a patient and now dealing with alot of issues about it which also lead to her breaking up with Nash Garner local lawman. Now it seems a serial killer is after her and Nash will do everything he can to protect her.
I love suspense novels and this book was perfect for that. I couldn't wait to see what would happen next and when then person would strike next and why. Then theres the old feelings that Lynn and Nash are working through especially since she's the one who broke it off and Nash just had to stay on the sidelines L as he waited for her to change my mind. I loved that Nash did everything he can to protect her even if she was the one who broke things off he could've been bitter about it but he wanted her back and its a good thing he's been keeping an eye out for her and I loved watching all the happenings throughout the book. Really enjoyed it.
When Lynn finds herself in trouble, little did she know she would get a second chance at love with Nash. Lynn is the type of girl that reminds me of myself, fierce and guards her heart. Yet Nash is that strong character who was to break in and regain her love but has issues of his own.
This book is action packed and if you love a lot of mystery and suspense wrapped up with love like I do, you will want to give it way more than the five stars it deserves.
This was an intense, action-packed story from start to finish. Lynn is a psychotherapist in a relationship with Nash, an FBI agent. In the ten months they've been together, Lynn has been waiting for Nash to lose his closed-off attitude and talk to her. His inability to open up to her convinces her they have no future together, and she breaks off their relationship.
Nash knows what she wants, but between his childhood and his time in the military and FBI, he has learned to shut down and compartmentalize his feelings. He believes he can learn, but it is a difficult step for him to take. So he heeds her wishes to stay away from her but can't stop watching over her.
The book opens as Lynn is confronted by a patient who blames her for all his problems. He is determined to kill her. After hearing the gunshots, Nash arrives just in time to see Lynn shoot and kill the man. I ached for Lynn, who blamed herself for failing her patient and then killing him. I also hurt for Nash, who wanted to help Lynn deal with the aftermath but was pushed away.
This goes on for several weeks until, once again, Lynn is in danger. Not only is she receiving threatening letters, but she is also kidnapped at gunpoint as she leaves work. I felt her fear as she looked into the eyes of a cold-blooded killer and knew she would die. I loved watching her draw on her inner strength and the things she's learned from Nash and others to find a way out of the situation. Though she was safe, it looks like she is now the target of a notorious serial killer.
I was glued to the pages as I watched Nash and other law enforcement officers do their best to identify and find the killer. I could feel their frustration as they ran into dead-end after dead-end. Meanwhile, Lynn and her best friend leave town for a weekend getaway, believing they'll be safe. She never expected to be followed and have to escape into a blizzard. I was awed by her strength and determination as she struggled to get away. Only Nash's timely arrival brought the bad guy down.
But just when you think everything is sorted out, they discover that not everything is as it seems. The complexity of the plot against Lynn and the motivation behind it blew me away. Some intense scenes involved negotiations and surprise revelations before the true culprit was uncovered. The ending was a nail-biter with yet another life-threatening twist.
Their differing communication styles complicated the relationship between Nash and Lynn. Nash has difficulty talking about his feelings, but showing her has never been a problem. As the danger around Lynn grows, Nash realizes the depth of his devastation if he loses her and vows to make an effort to be what she needs. While I understood Lynn's need for Nash to talk to her, I got a little frustrated with her refusal to see his unspoken language and how she kept pushing him away. I loved when the dam broke, and Nash started talking. His confession of his reasons for not opening up before broke my heart. Lynn made me happy with her reaction and understanding. I hope to see more of them in the following books in the series.
This was a wonderful roller-coaster of a book. The beginning started slowly, and I have to admit I really wondered why these two were together in the first place. Then the suspense and action went into overdrive, and it was up and down for the rest of the book. Just like a roller-coaster all you can do is hang on. Juno Rushdan is one of my favorite authors and I have never read a book by her that I didn't love. Ups and downs, twists and turns and plot pivots you never see coming to keep you up at night. Fantastic stuff.
When psychotherapist Lynn Delgado called it quits with FBI agent Nash Garner it wasn't because she didn't love him. He was just so closed and compartmentalized she couldn't find a way past his barriers to the true relationship she grew up with and wanted for herself.
For ten months Nash thought he had found someone he could stay with long-term. He knew Lynn wanted more from him emotionally, but he just wasn't ready for that step. He was a great FBI agent because he could turn his emotions off when his job required it. Letting Lynn in was going to take work and it looks like she has run out of patience with him.
As Lynn is leaving work, she is confronted with a gun wielding former patient and the confrontation turns deadly. Nash reaches out to her, to help her deal with what happened, but she ghosted him. He is determined to reconnect with Lynn, and he isn't about to give up. Good thing because Lynn has attracted the attention of a notorious serial killer the FBI wants desperately to find, TRK, and Nash is the only one who can save her.
My thanks to the Publisher and the author, for providing a complimentary digital Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.
When I came across this on NetGalley I honestly didn’t know that Harlequin was publishing suspense/intrigue so I thought naturally I needed to check this out. I have never heard of Juno Rushdan before receiving this book but I can assure you her books are going on my ever growing TBR. I really enjoyed the romance between Lynn and Nash and threat of a serial killer. It’s like my two favorite’s combined into one and I’m so hear for it! This was a first book in her new series called Cowboy State Lawmen. Her second book is set to come out next month and two more to come out next year. I can not wait to see where this series goes. Highly recommend!
I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Nash and Lynn are at a crossroads and Lynn decides a break is needed but just as their breakup begins Lynn is threatened from many different angles. Nash realizes Lynn is in danger and keeps an eye on her even though she broke it off with him.
Lots of action in this book and plenty of twists and turns in this mystery. One that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Great read and one I would recommend.
This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the first book in the Cowboy State Lawmen series. I really loved this book, and this book is packed with a ton of action which I loved so much. The action starts from the very beginning, and I think it was done very well. I did guess who was behind all the craziness in this book. I loved the characters in this book, but I felt some of the things Lynn's ex does is a little weird. I did not like how the second chance romance was handled at all. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Intrigue) or author (Juno Rushdan) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that. This book is scheduled to be released on October 25-2022.
A fast paced page turner!
Lynn her family calls her Lola (Nash can't) struggles trying to get past a broken relationship with Nash an FBI agent.
But when Lynn is in danger it is Nash's perfect opportunity to get close again and win her back. And even find out exactly what went wrong with them in the first place.
There is alot going on in this story. Threats toward Lynn seem to be coming from several different directions.
But are they?
Thinking Lynn is squirreled safely away in a mountain cabin
Nash works along with local authorities follow clues and try to find their main suspect.
While their main suspect is exactly where they think he is the real Stalker who we realize is a hired assassin follows Lynn an wrecks havoc in the safe mountain retreat.
But the tables are turned when Nash rushes in. Saves Lynn. Arrests stalker only to find out he is a hired assassin the plot thickens!
Wyoming Winter Rescue is the first book I have read from this author.
I am looking forward to reading more.
I received a complimentary copy from Harlequin via Net Galley.
I am a huge Juno Rushdan fan and was so excited to be able to read this one! Harlequin Romantic Suspense novels are definitely my bread and butter. But there are many authors that have a special place in my heart and their books always have a special place on my shelf. Juno Rushdan is absolutely one of them! The premise of this one lured me in from the jump. Psychotherapist with a murderous patient? Yup. I'm in. Serial killer targeting said psychotherapist? Yes, please! Ex-boyfriend coming back into the picture to protect the woman that he is absolutely in love with? You freaking know it! As an added bonus, there is a terrible blizzard in the mix. Now that is a premise for a damn good book!
While I had already expected this book to be great, I was still impressed by how it all played out. The action started right from the beginning and it didn't stop until the end. The pacing of everything was amazing and had me finishing this one in record time. I almost couldn't believe I had finished it so fast. There was also a lot going on, plenty to keep me guessing throughout the whole book as to what was going to happen and how things were going to come to a head. And the end certainly didn't disappoint either.
Nash was a great character and I loved his determination. Not only in his professional life, but in his personal life as well. He is an FBI agent who is also former military so badass is in his blood. He was a great hero along with being completely swoon-worthy. And Nash is also completely stubborn. While he doesn't talk much about his feelings with Lynn, leading to her breaking up with him in the first place, Nash certainly does what he can to show how he feels. He kept an eye on Lynn to make sure she was at least safe and it's a good thing he did.
Lynn wasn't wrong in her decision to break up with Nash. And I think it was also a bit of the kickstart he needed to realize that if he didn't change his ways and start opening up to her, then he was going to lose her forever. But Lynn also probably didn't choose the best time to break up with Nash since it seems she has more than one killer on her tail. The chemistry between Lynn and Nash is top notch and I had a hard time seeing how this woman could think the two of them weren't perfect together. But I also understood her frustration that Nash was refusing to share all of himself with her. Plus, he didn't exactly have a safe job. Although, hers didn't end up being all that safe either.
This was another top-notch read from Juno Rushdan and it's an A+ to add to Harlequin's extensive collection of great novels. I think this may be my favorite novel by Juno Rushdan so far. So I really can't wait for her next one because it seems as if they are just getting better and better all the time! If you're a fan of romantic suspense, this is going to be one you certainly don't want to miss!
This is a great, fast paced, action romance story. A must read!
Lynn decides she needs a break from her FBI agent boyfriend, Nash. He just doesn't seem to open up or communicate with her. But, when she has her life threatened more than once, who else is better to save her than Nash. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe, even if it costs him his own life.
Loved the characters. Each had just enough depth to them to make them believable. The plot was fast paced and moved along smoothly from scene to scene. Loved it.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I love Juno Rushdan Intrigues, so I was excited to settle in with her newest. She didn't disappoint! The book starts with a bang and keeps the pace through to the exciting end. Lynn is a therapist who is having trouble getting the man she loves to talk to her. Nash is ex-military turned FBI and isn't into sharing his feelings or his past. Lynn, unable to deal with that, breaks up with Nash...at the worst possible time. Luckily for her, Nash doesn't agree with the breakup and is keeping watch on her when she's kidnapped at gunpoint in her car.
What happens next is a twisted tale of deceit, mistrust, being hunted by an unknown assailant, and falling in love with the man determined to keep you alive.
Once again, Juno has written an intriguing, action-packed book for her fans to enjoy!