Safehouse Under Seige by Virginia Vaughan

Safehouse Under Seige

Book Summary

Deep in the heart of Texas,

he’s her only chance for survival.

US Marshal Wyatt Briggs will risk his life for his job—but when Emily Matthews’s WITSEC identity is compromised, keeping her safe becomes personal. Once engaged to Wyatt’s deceased brother, Emily is like family, yet now she means even more. Both find themselves targets on a drug kingpin’s revenge list, forced to flee from one compromised safe house to another. With a mole lurking in the Marshals Service, Wyatt and Emily must risk everything to protect each other. Emily’s testimony brought the criminal down once, but now they’ll have to work together to deliver justice again, all while staying one step ahead of deadly threats.

My Thoughts

From the very first page, Safehouse Under Siege by Virginia Vaughan pulls readers into a fast-paced blend of danger, mystery, suspense, and second chances. Emily and Wyatt are likable, well-developed characters with real depth, and their shared history adds emotional weight to the nonstop action. I especially enjoyed how quickly the story begins and how the twists keep coming as they work to stay one step ahead of the danger surrounding them. The mystery of the mole kept me guessing, and I found myself eager to solve it before the truth was revealed. 

I also appreciated the faith element, particularly the way Emily gently helps Wyatt begin seeking God again. Although this is the fifth book in the Lone Star Defenders series, it works well as a standalone; that said, I highly recommend reading the entire engaging series. Warm, suspenseful, and hard to put down, Safehouse Under Siege is a compelling page-turner from beginning to end.

Looking for your next page-turner? You can pick up Safehouse Under Siege on Amazon, along with the other novels in the Lone Star Defenders series. Be sure to follow Virginia Vaughan on Amazon, too, so you’ll be the first to know when her next book releases. If romantic suspense is your kind of read, don’t miss the intriguing Vanished in Montana by Jenna Night. Prefer a charming cozy mystery? Add A Little Latitude by Johnnie Alexander to your list. I’ll be back on Thursday, August 27, with the ghostly mystery These Ancient Bones by Heather Graham. Until then, happy reading—may your bookmarks be busy and your TBR pile joyfully out of control!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

Target for Abduction by Virginia Vaughan

 Target for Abduction

Book Summary

The search for missing children

reveals a dangerous enemy.

Thwarting a kidnapping attempt places Sheriff Deena Thompson in the crosshairs of a child-abduction ring, and now they want her son—and want her dead. To track down the vanished children, she teams up with FBI agent John Pearson, who’s determined to make up for his rocky past…and unaware that he’s the father of her child. When their investigation uncovers a sinister cult bent on brainwashing their young victims, Deena and John know they need to close in fast. With danger coming from all sides and threats against their son escalating, they race to dismantle this menacing scheme…before more innocent lives are taken.

My Thoughts

Target for Abduction by Virginia Vaughan is a suspenseful story. The action began early and persisted. I enjoyed getting to know Sheriff Deena Thompson, FBI Agent John Pearson, and little Charlie.  The author effectively conveyed Deena and John's emotions.  I could imagine the shock Deena felt when she saw John.  I understood her hesitancy to tell John about their son.  The pair had obvious chemistry.  I liked the suspense, mystery, action, and underlying faith in the book. The ending wrapped up the story well.  Though Target for Abduction is the fourth Lone Star Defenders book, it works well as a standalone.   Target for Abduction is a tense tale with snatched children, a blast from the past, a startling revelation, blasting bullets, a crunched car, and time for the truth. 

Target for Abduction is available from Amazon*.  You can find the other novels in the Lone Star Defenders series here.  Check out Virginia Vaughan's other novels.  If you follow Virginia Vaughan on Amazon, they will send you an email when she has a new book release.  Thank you for stopping by today.  I really appreciate it.  I will return tomorrow, January 29 with A Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle by Dardi Hannah.  It is the second book in A Food and Spirits Mysteries. In case you were wondering about my mother and the appointment, we did not make it.  She said she was too sick to leave the house (she reminds me of my daughter when she went through the terrible two's that lasted until she was four).  I have rescheduled the appointment and I am hoping the weather will be warmer (it will give her one less excuse).  I hope that you are having merry day.  Take care, stay warm, and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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Dangerous Texas Hideout by Virginia Vaughan

 Dangerous Texas Hideout

Book Summary

Seeking refuge from danger…

with threats at every turn

When her daughter is the only witness able to identify a group of bank robbers, single mom Penny Jackson knows their lives are in danger. These men will do anything to keep Missy quiet—permanently. Escaping to a small Texas town was supposed to be safe, but when the criminals track them down, police chief Caleb Harmon becomes their only hope for survival…

My Thoughts

Dangerous Texas Hideout by Virginia Vaughan is an action-packed tale.  I liked Penny, Caleb, and Missy.   I felt for Penny who is trying to keep her daughter safe.  The story moved at swift pace.  I enjoyed the mystery, suspense, and action.  There were some twists and turns along the way.  I liked seeing Caleb and Penny’s faith grow over the course of the story.  The underlying theme throughout the story is that no matter what, God is in control.  As a worrier, I know how hard it is to let go and trust God.  While Dangerous Texas Hideout is the third book in the Cowboy Protectors series, it can be read as a standalone.  Dangerous Texas Hideout had an uplifting ending that left me smiling.  

Dangerous Texas Hideout is available from Amazon*.  You can find the first two book in the Cowboy Protectors series here.  You can follow Virginia Vaughan on Amazon, and they will send you an email when she has a new book release.  Thank you for joining me today.  I hope that you have a joyful day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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Texas Twin Abduction by Virginia Vaughan: Review & Giveaway!

About the Book

Book:  Texas Twin Abduction

Author: Virginia Vaughan

Genre:  Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Release Date: June 2, 2020

This twin’s past is a blank…    

And she might not have a future.

Waking up in a bullet-ridden car with a bag of cash and a deputy insisting she’s his ex-fiancée, Ashlee Taylor has no memory of what happened—or of Lawson Avery. But with her twin missing and someone hunting her down, she must trust him with her life. Can Lawson save her and her sister—even as Ashlee’s forgotten secrets become an inescapable trap?

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About the Author

Virginia Vaughan is a multi-published author of inspirational romantic suspense. Blessed to come from a large, southern family, her fondest memories include listening to stories recounted by family and friends around the large dinner table. She was a lover of books even from a young age, devouring gothic romance novels and stories of romance, danger, and love. She soon started writing them herself. A former investigator for the State of Mississippi, Virginia utilizes her criminal justice background with her love of writing to transform words into powerful stories of romance and danger.

More from Virginia

Thanks for joining me for a brand new adventure. TEXAS TWIN ABDUCTION is the first book in my new Cowboy Lawmen series and it’s a departure from what I normally write. I love writing about cops and serial killers so when my editor first suggested the cowboy/western theme, I was hesitant. I’m a city girl at heart so this was so far out of my comfort zone! But I couldn’t resist for long. After all, who doesn’t love a cowboy? Thankfully, I found a way to merge what I loved—law enforcement, FBI, US Marshals—with the cowboy/family themed books my editor wanted to see by making my group of hero brothers a family of law enforcement types with ties to the family ranch. The best of both words. Score!

Book one in this new series, TEXAS TWIN ABDUCTION, begins with my hero, little brother Lawson Avery, in a quandary. All he ever wanted out of life was to run his family’s Texas ranch, but his ex-fiancée Ashlee’s final words to him as she skipped out on their wedding was that his desire for the simple life made him unambitious and unworthy of her love. Her words broke him, sending him searching for something more meaningful to do with his life, eventually winding up as a deputy in the sheriff’s office. But, despite law enforcement being in his blood, Lawson finally realized that life wasn’t for him and made plans to return to the ranch. However, his plans are sidetracked when he finds Ashlee unconscious on the side of the road in a bullet-ridden car with no memory of him or their past together. When it becomes clear that someone wants her dead, Lawson steps in to act as her protector. But will digging into the mysteries of her past cost him the future he still longs to have with her?

I hope you enjoy this book and this brand new series! Look for the next book—older brother US Marshal Miles Avery’s story—coming in TEXAS HOLIDAY HIDEOUT this October.

My Thoughts

Texas Twin Abduction by Virginia Vaughan is the first book in the Cowboy Lawmen series.  Deputy Lawson Avery is on his final shift as a lawman.  He gave law enforcement a try, but Lawson prefers working on the family ranch, Silver Star Ranch.  He responds to a call about an abandoned car and finds the back end riddled with bullet holes.  Slumped in the driver’s seat is his ex-fiancé, Ashlee Taylor.  She awakens in the car with no memories of what happened or even who she is.  Ashlee does know that she feels safe around Lawson.  She needs to trust Lawson along with his family if she is stay alive since someone is determined to kill her.  Ashlee soon learns that her twin is being held captive.  Can the Avery brothers learn who is behind the attacks and recover Ashlee’s sister? 

Texas Twin Abduction is a fast-paced Christian suspense.  I thought Texas Twin Abduction was well-written with steady pacing and solid characters.  Lawson Avery is a good man who loves living and working on his families’ ranch.  Six years ago, Lawson was engaged to Ashlee Taylor who ran away right before their wedding.  She wanted to live in the city and have a career which was not going to happen in the small town where she grew up.  I liked the Avery clan.  All the brothers have jobs in law enforcement or military.  The romance is subtle which I appreciated, but it is present throughout the story.  I could tell that Lawson had his heart broken by Ashlee and has not gotten over the loss.  I thoroughly enjoyed the action-packed mystery.  There are great twists along the way.  Texas Twin Abduction is a story about forgiveness and second chances.  I look forward to Miles story in Texas Holiday Hideout.  Texas Twin Abduction is suspenseful tale with missing memories, troubled twins, a hardboiled hitman, a brokenhearted rancher, and distressing danger.

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Virginia is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card and a copy of Texas Twin Abduction.  Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click here to enter.  Good Luck!  Texas Twin Abduction is available in paperback and ebook*.  The next book in the Cowboy Lawmen series is Texas Holiday Hideout.  It will be available on October 1 in ebook and October 13 in paperback.  You can find more books by Virginia Vaughan here.  Thank you for visiting today.  I will return tomorrow with my review of Death on Windmill Way by Carrie Doyle.  It is the debut of Hamptons Murder Mysteries.  I hope you have a carefree day.  Take care, stay safe, and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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