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Ambush - by Colleen Coble

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  • "Ambush is electric--the perfect blend of romance, suspense, and characters you swear are real . . . just one more proof of Coble at the top of her game.
  • Author(s): Colleen Coble
  • 352 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian

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About the Book



The first book in the riveting new series from?USA TODAY?bestselling author Colleen Coble, where a young woman will do anything to uncover the truth of her parents' murder--even work alongside the man who once broke her heart.



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"Ambush is electric--the perfect blend of romance, suspense, and characters you swear are real . . . just one more proof of Coble at the top of her game." --Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author

The first book in the riveting new series from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble, where a young woman will do anything to uncover the truth of her parents' murder--even work alongside the man who once broke her heart.

Paradise Alden's childhood in Nova Cambridge, Alabama, was idyllic until the night her parents were murdered. Since then, life has left her scarred. The abuse she suffered in the foster care system, her first love's betrayal, and the jaguar attack that nearly destroyed her career have led to an unshakable distrust--in men, in God, and maybe in even in herself.

After fifteen years, returning to her hometown is a last resort to finding her life again. She's hoping the wildlife refuge where she's accepted a veterinarian job will be the perfect place to heal from her recent traumas and unlock her memories about the night her parents died. But the day she arrives at The Sanctuary, a body is discovered on the grounds. And soon, a series of deadly events threatens not only her future, but the man who, despite all odds, still makes her pulse stutter. Arson, a shooting, a break-in, and multiple instances of animals being freed from their enclosures all point back to him, but Paradise knows Blake Lawson isn't responsible. Not the man who has been helping his mother manage The Sanctuary these past six months and care for his stepbrothers in the wake of their father's death . . . even if his betrayal years ago cost her everything.

Someone dangerous is lurking beneath the town's moss-draped trees, and Paradise refuses to let another murderer disappear into the shadows.

Colleen Coble's Ambush is just what her readers want--edge-of-your-seat suspense perfectly balanced with closed-door romance. The intricacies of a wild-animal sanctuary, sabotage, secrets that someone is willing to kill to keep hidden, and reconnecting with a first love make this a compelling story you won't want to miss. Perfect for fans of Allison Brennan and Dani Pettrey.

Also in The Sanctuary Series: Prowl (book #2, available November 2025) and Conspiracy (book #3; available July 2026).

Available now from Colleen: Fragile Designs, and from Colleen Coble and Rick Acker: What We Hide and I Think I Was Murdered.

All include discussion questions that are perfect for book clubs.



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'Coble (FRAGILE DESIGNS) capitalizes on her success with Rick Acker in the 'Tupelo Grove' series to create a new spin-off in the same southern Alabama setting. Romantic suspense fans will be drooling over this new offering and eager for more installments.'--Library Journal

'AMBUSH is electric--the perfect blend of romance, suspense, and characters you swear are real. With a deadly mystery, past trauma, and future hope, AMBUSH is just one more proof of Coble at the top of her game.'--Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author

'Coble's AMBUSH takes off at a roaring speed with razor-sharp writing. Expect the suspense to put claw marks on the pages as you hold on for the thrilling ride. This is an up-all-night must-read!'--Jessica R. Patch, bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Strange Crimes Unit series
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Christian
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 352
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Theme: Suspense, Romance
Format: Paperback
Author: Colleen Coble
Language: English
Street Date: March 4, 2025
TCIN: 92785176
UPC: 9780840714220
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-9934
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
100% would recommend
3 recommendations

A captivating blend of suspense, romance, and faith

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
mvm7 - 2 months ago
Ambush is a captivating blend of suspense, romance, and faith that kept me engaged from start to finish. The story follows Paradise, who returns to her childhood hometown to assist at an animal rescue reserve, only to reunite with her former love, Blake who she feels had previously betrayed her. As both become entangled in a series of murder investigations—both past and present—they must navigate danger, secrets, and unexpected twists. Coble masterfully weaves two compelling mysteries: the sabotage of The Sanctuary wildlife refuge and the pursuit of the truth behind a 20-year-old unsolved murder. Memorable characters and steady pacing make this novel a thrilling read. With elements of second-chance romance and a strong faith thread, Ambush delivers an exciting and heartfelt story filled with suspense, mystery, and redemption. Fans of romantic suspense will find this book both gripping and satisfying.
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Coble at Her Best

4 out of 5 stars
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ChritianFictionandMore - 2 months ago
Ambush is the first in Colleen Coble's Sanctuary Novel series. It has the bonus of including appearances from her Pelican Harbor series and the Tupelo Grove series she co-wrote with Rick Acker. The novel is written in a similar style to these two series. Her protagonists are people who have had great challenges in life, survived, and are now ready to thrive. Unfortunately, obstacles abound, unlike answers which are elusive. A series of unexplained events from break-ins to possible murder place Blake Lawson in Deputy Creed Greene's crosshairs, in spite of the fact that it appears that Blake is actually the victim rather than the perpetrator. Blake, along with his high school girlfriend, who has recently returned to solve a mystery from her own past, must work to solve the mystery of who is after Blake before he finds himself in jail for the crimes. Ambush has all the elements necessary for a great romantic suspense story: a wonderful plot, well-planted clues and red herrings, romantic tension, high stakes for the protagonists, and several likely suspects. Coble has pulled them all together to create a story readers won't be able to put down, and she has left a bit of a cliffhanger originating from the case Paradise Alden originally came to investigate to prepare us for the next book in the series. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Ambush from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
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Ambush!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
DianFlow - 2 months ago
"Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!" No, I'm not reviewing 'The Wizard of Oz'—but 'Ambush' is an intriguing suspense set on a wildlife refuge which protects exotic, but frightening animals such as lions, tigers, jaguars, laughing hyenas, and bears! Oh my! 😳 Once attacked by a black jaguar, Paradise Alden accepts a position working as a veterinarian on a wildlife sanctuary in her hometown. Suffering from more than one trauma in her life causes her to be somewhat withdrawn and defensive at first, but her courage and fortitude causes her character to evolve tremendously. And Blake is just about perfect . . . godly, compassionate, brave, loving, and selfless. I enjoyed learning about the wild animals in their habitat—even the BIG cats have a way of greeting their caretakers in an affectionate manner and who knew hippos liked whole watermelons? Interesting stuff! Although not preachy at all, the author included a faith thread throughout which served to enhance the novel for me. It's actually a mystery within a mystery as a major whodunit is solved and others are left unresolvable for future books, I presume. Cannot wait! *I received a complimentary ARC of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a favorable review.*
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