CANYON OF DECEIT by DIANN MILLS is a thrilling romantic suspense novel with unforgettable characters and a strong Christian message of the power of prayer and the trustworthiness of Father God.
Therese Palmer and Blane Garcner’s specialist skills complement one another as they go into the Guadalupe Mountains to find eight year old Alina Rurik who has been kidnapped by ruthless men. The Russian mob is involved and the hunt becomes more and more dangerous, especially as Therese and Blane and Blane’s superior officer in the Texas Rangers, feel that they have not been told the full truth. Time is running out, and how many more people will die before the truth is revealed?!…….
As they work together, Therese and Blane open up to one another about their past lives. Here we see their need to forgive themselves, and even, especially in Blane’s case, to forgive God…..
I cannot recommend this exciting and inspirational read highly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

A story of twists and turns, mystery, romance, villains and Texas Rangers. Mills provides a suspenseful story involving lead characters with issues from their past which adds layers to the story. The characters were well written, with lots being thrown at them due to the character who started them on the quest parceling out truth.

I liked the fact that the heroine was a woman with a background in survival skills. This made her a solid character who has a strong faith in God. This faith is incorporated at many point in the story and she shares her faith with others.

I receive complimentary books for various sources, including Netgalley, Authors, and other such sources. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received compensation.

“Hope is a reason to live when the world erupts into madness.”

The hero and heroine of this 5-star romantic suspense team up and head to Guadalupe Mountains National Park on a search-and-rescue mission for a young girl who’s been kidnapped.

Therese Palmer and Blane Gardner complement each other with their unique skills, values, and experience; Therese as a wilderness survival expert and Blane as a Texas Ranger. Although they share the common goal of stopping the antagonists, Russian organized crime, Therese shows that she doesn’t need her Texas Ranger to be her knight in shining armour. Likewise, Blane doesn’t need a damsel in distress. Furthermore, Therese knows what she’s looking for in a relationship and doesn’t compromise, despite Blane’s appeal. I always love a heroine who stands courageously for her beliefs, knows where her strength lies, sets aside distractions, and as a first line of action, chooses faith-based problem-solving.

I was reminded (1) how difficult it is for anyone to help us if we’re not willing to tell the whole truth, (2) how related but how very distinct sympathy and empathy are, and (3) the importance of being armed with the ammo of faith instead of a sliver of doubt.

“Tragedies don’t define us unless we give them permission.”

Agreed? If so, and you love a twisty and perfectly paced Christian romantic suspense featuring professionals who struggle with their faith as they put their lives on the line for others, you’ll want this one on your reading list ASAP.

I was gifted this copy by Tyndale House Publishers and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

High-octane, fast-paced, and danger-laden.
There’s no escape in this continuous action novel. Mills rocks the scenes with her treacherous mountain climbing scenes and purpose-driven search for an abducted child.
Therese Palmer, a wilderness survival specialist, receives a request to track kidnappers under the radar of authorities through the mountainous terrain of the Guadalupe Mountains in New Mexico in search of an abducted child. Needing the expertise of someone with crisis negotiation experience and expert use of a firearm who could handle the wilderness, she reaches out to Texas Ranger Captain Blane Gardner.
Blane balks at the idea of them going alone through the dense forest but finally agrees to accompany her. Only he has rules of his own. Therese won’t back down despite the attacks. Losing her younger sister is the driving force that presses her forward into unthinkable dangers in search of the missing child.

A page turning novel with deep twist in the plot. A huge reminder of God's grace and His answers to our prayers. Many deep thoughts about the story.