Contemporary Fiction / Christian Mystery & Suspense / Christian Romance
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Pages: 368
Publication Date: September 3, 2024
SYNOPSIS
Hostage negotiator Carrington Reed faces her most dangerous challenge yet in Lethal Standoff. Called to a tense situation in South Texas, Carrington must save fifteen hostages held by the armed Kendrix brothers, who demand justice for their father's unsolved murder.
Teaming up with investigative reporter Levi Ehrlich, Carrington delves into a web of secrets and lies. As they uncover startling truths, the stakes soar, and so does their undeniable attraction.
Can Carrington solve the mystery and prevent a deadly outcome? A riveting blend of romance and suspense, this is a must-read for fans of high-stakes thrillers.
Award-winning author DiAnn Mills is known for her gripping romantic suspense novels where readers can Expect An Adventure. With multiple Christy Awards and numerous bestsellers, her stories captivate readers with their depth and intensity. A passionate storyteller and dedicated mentor, DiAnn is also a coffee connoisseur and proud grandmother living in Houston, Texas.
Lethal Standoffis many things, and it checks off numerous boxes I have when reading thrillers, thrilling romances, and tough issue topics in fiction. It's a romance, it's a crime thriller, it's a study in faith as well as a look at some dark sides of society. All of that centers around a heroine that I loved following.
The romance was enjoyable, sweet, and well-developed. It was definitely one of the highlights of my reading experience. This is a Christian romance, so while the thriller aspects are adult, the romance aspects are not overly adult. There is also no course language within this novel, despite a general abundance of it in the genre overall.
The thrills weren't the most intense I've read, but they were very well-handled and overall, invigorating. I love thrillers much more than I ever thought I would, and DiAnn Mills writes some really entertaining thrillers. This is the second novel of hers I've read, and I'd definitely like to read more. I enjoy the perspectives her heroines have as well as the strong characteristics they each possess.
DiAnn Mills knows how to craft an enjoyable heroine and thrilling, suspenseful stories. There are some difficult aspects to this story that may not be for all readers. As usual, I highly recommend checking any available content listings & warnings. I give Lethal Standoff a Lone Star rating of ✯✯✯✯.
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