Whoa! What a ride. This story moves fast from the beginning. The suspense is high octane.
I enjoyed following the story and speculating along with the characters what was behind the pursuit of this little girl.
In the midst of fire, Diana and Chase learn to work together to protect a little girl.
Both have been burned in the past. It’s what makes the love that develops that much sweeter.
I like the narrator for the audiobook. The voices and speech from different characters was clear to understand, and I liked listening to her voice.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the chance to listen to this book.
This was the first book I’ve read by Deena Alexander, but it won’t be the last.

This is a high action Christian standalone romantic suspense story. On the way home she discovers a cabin on fire with people Inside. Doing what she's trained to do she runs in to try to save lives. Next thing she knows she's running for her life with a bodyguard. Someone wants to make sure there's no one alive to identify them. Will they survive? Who's the witness and what do they know?

Whoa – what a compelling romantic suspense! I listened to the audio edition, and I have to say that narrator Alexis Vandom’s performance increased my appreciation of the storytelling that much more. The way she delivers the dialogue – especially when Diana and Chase are sniping at each other — just brilliant! She draws out the tension, infuses emotion into these characters and just made the story more engaging for me. Excellent narration.

And the story? Phew! High-octane intrigue from the get go. Excellent pacing. Even though the danger is relentless and Chase and Diana face endless obstacles, the author creates enough breathing space for a believable relationship to develop. And that sweet little girl they are protecting adds a poignant touch to the story. As does the inspirational thread the author has deftly woven throughout – even in the midst of uncertain peril.

I need to read more of Deena Alexander’s novels, including catching up on her backlist because it looks like this book is part of a series featuring Chase’s private security team. (No worries though – it reads well as a standalone.) But I’m intrigued now that I’ve met the whole gang and I need to know all their stories.

My thanks to Harlequin Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this novel.

First read for author Deena Alexander and from the first page - it hit the ground running!

This read takes you on the journey of Chase & Diana's race to save a child - but from who? At every turn Diana is trying to protect a little girl, which puts her in the crosshairs of a killer and when the little girl is returned to a potential killer, they risk it all to save a child and maybe a chance at love too.

A quick read that holds your attention and leaves you satisfied in the end.

This is a Romantic Suspense. I listened to the audiobook for this book, and I really enjoyed this audiobook. This is a fast paced story that is full of action/suspense and great characters. I really loved the characters, and I love that Diana (the main female character) was a strong character that did not let any walk over her. I loved this story, and the ending was great. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

Firefighter Diana Cameron is driving home when she sees a cabin burning. Her instincts immediately kick in as she runs into the danger. There she finds 2 bodies riddled with gunshots, an unconscious little girl and it seems a sniper determined to end their lives.
Chase Mitchell, former law enforcement and now a member of Jameson Investigations is the brother of her boss. A boss that assigns Chase as Diana’s bodyguard.
Determined to keep the child alive and finding out who wants her dead, has Chase and Diana working together. Both of them have a great deal of baggage and feelings of guilt from occurrences from their past, but will do everything and anything to keep the child safe.
As they do, feelings develop. But can they let go of the past and be willing to be open to a future together?
This was an engaging, action packed, clean Christian suspense romance filled with well developed and likable main characters. Definitely worth your time.
Lastly, narrator Alexis Vandom brings the story to life.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to listen to this audiobook.
The story was good. It was action packed right from the start and had a good ending.

Title: Hiding the Witness
Author: Deena Alexander
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Alexis Vandom
Publisher: Harlequin Audio and Love Inspired Suspense
Genre: Christian Mystery
Pub Date: February 25, 2025
My Rating: 3.4 Stars
Pages: 210

Diana Cameron is a firefighter with the Shadycreek Fire Department. As she is heading home to her isolated cabin there is an explosion and fire erupts. Diana enters a burning cabin searching for survivors. She finds two bodies that have been shot in the head –execution style. She then stumbles over an unconscious child—praying she has not been shot. A sniper is still nearby and they make a narrow escape as there is another explosion.

Diana has no choice but to team up with bodyguard Chase Mitchell to keep the little girl safe. Uncovering the identity of the murder victims is the only way to find the killer.

I enjoyed this story – it turned out better than expected😍

Want to thank NetGalley, Harlequin Audio and Love Inspired Suspense for this early audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for February 25, 2025