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Review: Watch Your Back - Crossroads Suspense #3

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What a ride this book took me on where it felt like nearly every chapter, something was happening that kept me wondering what would be next! Watch Your Back by Kristen Hogrefe Parnell fits the theme of the book perfectly and is the third book in the Crossroads Suspense series.

I am grateful to the publisher, Mountain Brook Ink, for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

You can’t watch your own back.

Private Investigator Avery Reynolds leads the charge to expose Tampa's supposedly “extinct” mob. The crime boss responsible for her foster brother’s death is within her grasp—until she hits a wall in the form of Ethan Bridger, a Coast Guard veteran who unknowingly derails her sting operation. When the elusive “Big Eddie” comes out of hiding, he targets their mutual friends about to tie the knot.

Avery sets aside her angst toward Ethan to focus on ending the crime boss’s reign of terror. But working together exposes her trust issues and his PTSD stemming from a comrade's tragedy. When Avery goes solo into a prisoner exchange operation, she discovers her vulnerability too late—and must lean on Ethan and the God she thought had abandoned her. But will that help reach her in time?

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Book Thoughts

It’s a good thing that Watch Your Back is book three in the Crossroads Suspense series because the suspense kept me riveted in guessing how everything would wrap up! I loved meeting Avery and Ethan and getting to see their faith journeys progress as they reluctantly join forces to take down a nebulous mob. Though I haven’t read the first two books in this series, this book acts as a great standalone and make you want to read the previous titles where you can get to know some of the side characters even better. I enjoyed seeing how well-supported Avery and Ethan are by their wonderful friends and family who watch their backs and how they take the time to give back through their volunteer efforts. This is a book that contains just as much soul as it does action, making it both a heartwarming and a heart-stopping reading experience.

When it comes to Christian content, the scenes are top-notch in that they flow so naturally between the characters. In between the chases and the tension, Avery and Ethan take the time to reflect on what they’ve been learning about the Gospel from others, which contributes to the overall richness of the book. Miss Martha is a formidable figure to behold as she loves others well through her faith in Jesus Christ. I appreciated how the author addressed issues of morality as a subplot in this book and how things were resolved. If you are looking for a romantic suspense that will keep you on your toes as you root for the characters to experience God’s life-changing love, Kristen Hogrefe Parnell will be a name to seek out!

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📱
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍
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