This cat chases mouse thriller is a lot of heart-pounding, spine-tingling fun.

When the mother of their foster child shows up on their doorstep, beaten and stabbed, with a dire warning to take the child and run, Greg and Amy waste no time. They run and they protect the child for 13 years, until the FBI tracks them down. They are the number one suspects in the killing and are determined to find the real killer in order to protect their child.

This book had me impatiently waiting for a satisfying end to this family’s ordeal. If you like fast-paced thrillers, this book will not disappoint. I highly recommend it. Thank you, NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for the eARC.

Buckle up! Greg and Amy Olsen are on the run with the infant they fostered. Who killed her mom? Was it Greg or Amy, or someone even more dangerous? A decade later they are still running and now the Feds know where they are. I felt for the family and especially their daughter as she learns the truth (or lies) about Greg and Amy, the only people she’s ever known as her parents.

It was an easy read that I enjoyed from start to finish. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy of this ebook. I definitely recommend this for someone who’s looking for a faced paced thriller.

Wow a unique concept story that works and completely captures your attention. This played out amazing! Such a great read. Characters that were brought to life and felt so real. A plot that made you ask yourself what was going to happen next. This was like reading a suspense movie literally. You find yourself reading faster because you have to know if they make it.
So well written you will feel like you are part of the story

4⭐ 👍
A fun, short, fast read that is non-stop action and suspense.
I was definitely captivated reading the cat and mouse game between FBI agents, police, and an unlikely family hiding a past.
A few plot holes but I was still engaged and this one kept me turning the page.
Loved the concept and storyline. I wished they head a bit more substance and thrill, but all in all worth a read. You'll be curious and captivated about the chase.

4.5 stars that I'm rounding up to 5 because this was such a great edge of your seat, heart in your throat thriller. It was a tense, pulse pounding read as our main characters are on the run, trying to stay alive and protect their daughter while evading the FBI and an unknown person who wants nothing more than to eliminate them for reasons they don't understand. Cole and Lisa Shipley and their daughter are clever and manage to stay one slippery step ahead as they work to stay safe, remain a family, and try to gain back their lives.

✰ 2.75 stars ✰

“If I’ve broken any laws, it’s only to protect my family.”

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ One of my favorite movies ever - The Fugitive. You just can't go wrong with that film - stellar acting, stellar action, stellar plot, stellar everything that I've memorized all the great scenes.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Nothing like a good cat and mouse chase to get the blood pumping and the adrenaline going. Even with its predictable hints and twists, there was something very chill about the writing that made it easy to have fun with it. Had my popcorn on the go. Immersed myself in a quick hour and a half of dodging bullets, outsmarting the FBI, hurtling into danger, reigning in some choice words with a thirteen-year-old who may be Not Our Daughter, but with every heart and soul, Jade was the very reason Cole and Lisa sacrificed their lives, lived their life forever looking over their shoulder, and ultimately finding themselves in a position where their identities were made - simply for the sake of their daughter. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

“He cursed. He’d rolled the dice and lost. And it might cost them everything.”

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ It had heart. And humor. Not deliberately so, but it was in the way FBI Mark Burns, still hot on their trails after all these years, was having his own teenage daughter troubles and found that it was something he could relate to with the very man he was determined not to let outsmart him this time. 😥 It was also almost laughable in the way the word choice was selective if not conveniently done to mislead audiences, but a seasoned eye ie moi was able to catch the glaring obvious way it's written. I do wish it had not been laid on so thick; the obviousness of each twist could have held some element of surprise.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ But, I still had fun with it. Shocker, I know! 😌 It was an entertaining thriller and I wanted to see how long Cole and Lisa would be able to outsmart and outrun those hot on their trail. It helped that it was a quick read and also did not drag in the danger and thrills. Time was literally of the essence and everyone wanted their hands on them and would stop at nothing to prevent the inevitable truth from coming out - a truth that had remained buried for more than thirteen years. Even their guilt and fear of being discovered was palpable, ripe with tension and concern over keeping Jade safe and proving their innocence. The author drew on their trust and love for each other that made it easy to root for them and hope that they would survive and succeed. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

“Eventually, we must stop living in fear—and just live.”

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ It was also easy to read - flowed well, captured the action and thoughts of numerous perspectives in an agreeable manner that I was not cringing at any dialogue or even groaning at certain ill-advised decisions. They were believable characters and it offered enough insight into their personalities and backgrounds. 👍🏻👍🏻 I liked the parents' relationship with Jade; it was heartfelt and sincere and you could believe that they were a family. 'No one is to blame,” Lisa clarified. “We’re all in this together.' Although, as much as my heart felt for Cole, I did feel that he did make a few hasty and rash judgments that often led to more trouble that could have easily been avoided if he had just explained to Jade certain rules - stay put, don't talk to anyone - rather than waiting to simply tell the truth about her past, but immediately convey the do's and don'ts. 🤨 Yes, I can be forgiving that he did not really have any chance to explain anything or even think beforehand - where every second wasted is another minute their lives are in danger - but, if he and his wife have prepared for a plan all this time, it would not have hurt to include how to handle Jade's temper tantrums of incredulity should the need arise.

Just saying. 😊

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ And you can't tell me that Mark Burns was not Tommy Lee Jones; his candid candor had me chuckling at times. 😅 It was also nice to see how he slowly started to doubt his own intentions for tracking them, sensing that there was something he was not seeing - a missing clue that maybe the ones he was chasing may be more innocent than he initially thought. That one moment where he and Cole crossed airs - definitely a highlight for The Fugitive lover in me.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So, definitely nothing ground-breaking, but still never quite a dull moment that made it a fun and fast-paced read. After a tiring day at work, it was easy to get swept into the action to see the lengths people would go through to protect the ones they love. ✨

*Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Read this book in 1 day! I’m a fan of Chad Zunker so I knew this would be good! This book is a quick easy suspenseful read. Fast paced story with good lines me characters. I really enjoyed it!!

I received this ARC from NetGalley. This is a fast-paced, short cat and mouse thriller that reads like a blockbuster movie, oftentimes suspending reality and plausibility in the same manner of a high-action flick, but in a good way. I enjoyed most of the storyline, a tale of a family trying to outrun a crime they did not commit, but some blind spots on character development had me rolling my eyes. I read it quickly, with the speed equal to the speed this family is running and outmaneuvering their adversaries. 3.5 stars

OH MY GOODNESS! Another fun romp from favorite writer, Chad Zunker!! Cole, his wife Lisa, and 14 year old daughter, Jade, have to get out of town FAST! Something horrific happened 13 years ago, and now it's come to haunt them. This is the story of a young family running, and running, and running from strangers, sometimes catching breaks, sometimes not so much. The story peaks in my hometown of Austin, Texas where I get to read about some of my favorite ATX hangouts and hear about a mysterious FBI Agent, Ross Lester. Pretty sure I know that guy, and had no idea he had FBI ties! This book is fast paced and exciting, like all the other Zunker thrillers. I just read the very satisfying conclusion, and still have a smile on my face! Not Our Daughter is one of his best, and I highly recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Not Our Daughter.

Not Our Daughter by Chad Zunker, Still trying to catch my breath after reading this fast paced, non stop action read. The chase/pursuit of the Shipley family by the FBI and a contract assassin is brilliantly written leading to an exceptional conclusion.
Thank you to the author, Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Not Our Daughter by Chad Zunker
Buckle up and hold on, you’re in for one suspenseful ride. I finished this book in two days. This is my second book by Zunker and I’ve decided I must read everything else he’s got out there now.
How far would you go to protect your daughter? Would you go on the run for the next 13 years leaving everything behind. Cole and Lisa Shipley along with their infant daughter do. They don’t know what or who their running from but they do know someone killed their daughters biological mother and they’re next on the list.
This book will keep you locked in the whole way. Excellent read!

✨Thanks to NetGalley for the arc, in exchange for an honest review

Cole and Lisa are happily married and trying to start a family. They're fostering a cute baby girl until the court decides she must go back to her biological mother. They're devastated, but one night the mom shows up, asks them to take her daughter, and dies. They take the baby and run, not realizing they're going to be accused of the woman's murder. They manage to build a nice life with their adopted daughter (who doesn't know the truth) until the past catches up to them and they need to run again.

You have to suspend your disbelief quite a bit for this one, as there are a few things happening that are just a bit far-fetched. That being said, the whole book is a really fun read. There's nothing quite like regular people who suddenly have to turn into fugitives as if they're hardcore criminals because they get involved in something really shady. Because they're regular folks, they're also the worst kind of people to be in that situation, and they make really stupid choices that get them in even more trouble. Can we also note that it was probably way easier to be on the run from the FBI before the internet and cell phones?

Not Our Daughter was my first book by Chad Zunker and it was a WILD ride. My heart was leaping out of my chest from the very first page. I enjoyed it immensely and will happily read his other books! Five stars!

3.5🌟
Ready…set….run!!
Cole and Lisa have experienced the unimaginable. Their baby’s birth mother just died on their doorstep. Her last words were to grab their daughter and run! But who are they running from? And why?

Now, thirteen years later the family is living in a small town in the Colorado Rockies. But the past has caught up to them and they once again find themselves running for their lives. This time it’s not only from the unknown, but the FBI as well.

If you like action, this book is chock-full of it! Start to finish!

But if clever twists are your thing you may be disappointed. It was rather straight forward. No surprises here.

There were a few plot holes and not everything added up as it should. But if you can suspend your believability you’ll be in for a fun ride!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book. From start to finish I was intrigued. I couldn’t put this down and my kindle struggled to keep up with my fast page swiping!
I absolutely loved the main characters and truly felt them come to life. The extra character placed in this story made is much more intense. I will definitely need to read more from this author and will 100% be recommending this book to friends and family. This could be a very nice movie!

Not Our Daughter by Chad Zunker is a fast-paced thriller that was difficult to put down. I loved that it was from multiple POV, full of action, suspense and twists from the beginning right to the end. This was such a fast, easy read and I loved it from start to finish!

Thank you, Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for giving me the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I look forward to reading more from this author.

This book is a 5 star read. 10/10 I recommend this book to anyone who loves thrillers. I have been in a book slump for a bit now and the thrill of this book got me out of it! Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat the entire time.

Every time I start a Chad Zunker book, I know it will be an action packed wild ride from beginning to end! I absolutely loved this book and was on the edge of my seat the whole time. He does an amazing job of setting up an intriguing story that will make you not able to put the book down!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book

Cole and Lisa live a quiet life with their teenage daughter Jade. Appearances can be deceiving , and actually they’ve been hiding from the fbi for the past 13 years. They had fostered jade as a baby but when her birth mother was murdered, they went on the run to protect an innocent baby. They settle into new lives and while always having a back up plan, feel relatively safe. Now a tip off has them exposed and on the run.again.

This was immense. A true thriller. Genuinely couldn’t turn pages on my kindle fast enough. It was exciting and had me on the edge of my seat. The characters were so real, I cared that they would make it. They came out of the page, and it was as if I was seeing the details on a screen. Loved every single page and I’m so gutted to be finished reading. Enjoyed it so much.

Not Our Daughter by Chad Zunker is a fast-paced thriller that was difficult to put down. Full of action, suspense and twists from the beginning right to the end. This was such a great read and I loved how it ended. Thank you, Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for giving me the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.