Attempted Mountain Abduction - (Elite Protectors) by Jessica R Patch (Paperback)

This exciting book ushers in the Elite Protectors series. The masterfully plotted, fast-paced storyline featuring pulse-pounding action, intense suspense, and unexpected twists kept me turning pages and speculating about the outcome. Complex, believable characters drive the plot. Endearing, highly intelligent ten-year-old Molly captured my heart! I admire Wendy and Bridge's perseverance and courage as they deal with dangerous situations involving treacherous weather, wild animals, and persistent assailants while also protecting Molly. I love how Wendy and Bridge grow in their faith in the midst of their difficulties and navigate the possibilities of a second chance romantic relationship. A richly detailed mountain setting intensifies the suspense and danger. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I read an early copy of this book from the author/publisher with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Do you like to keep guessing till you turn the last page? Do you like to be on the edge of your seat for a thrill ride? Then, I have the book for you! Jessica Patch has done it once again with this page turner. Bridge Spencer is undercover to protect Molly and he will do whatever it takes to protect her. His ex, Wendy, is actually trying to take the child, but has good intentions. Can they put their past behind to protect this child? Someone wants what this child has and it can mean death to whoever gets in the bad guys way. This is an all stakes battle as they dodge all the danger that comes before them. As a gifted suspenseful writer, Mrs. Patch keeps you guessing and makes you want more. The way she describes her scenes and plot twists make me feel as if I am in the middle of the action. I cannot recommend this book enough. It is one of those reads that you can finish in one sitting. Thank you Net Galley for my ARC and these are all my opinions.

The setting in the snowy Smoky Mountains is perfect for this story of Bridge, Wendy and Molly. Bridge is at a horse ranch, carrying out his assignment to protect a deceased tech genius’s young daughter when he unexpectedly encounters his former love, Wendy. Wendy has taken Molly and Bridge follows her to rescue Molly from what he thinks is a kidnapper. Neither of them understand the machinations that are going on behind the scenes, as a higher power than they can imagine wants to kill them and take Molly. The suspense is ramped up quickly as they flee from one danger to another, with what seems like headhunters coming for them from every direction, and uncooperative and dangerous weather conditions. There are some surprises and skillful misdirection by the author which kept me engaged and turning pages quickly. With faith as a part of the story, second chance love and a young, precocious child as the target, this book was fascinating and gripped me with the constant danger that threatened the trio at every turn. I really enjoyed all of the realistically portrayed characters, but my favorite was Molly, a child who stole my heart with her acceptance of their help and her total and complete trust in their ability to protect her. I didn’t see how things could possibly work out for Bridge and Wendy since both were stubborn and insistent that they would go their own way once they had safeguarded Molly. I especially enjoyed the inclusion of Bridge’s team of protectors in the story as it gave the story dept and added even more action to an already packed plot. I was immersed in the drama of the story and kept guessing who could be trying to hurt such an innocent and intelligent child. I never guessed correctly, but guessing was part of the fun of reading this book. The author has created a fast-moving and cleverly written story of love, betrayal and innocence, all within the pages of this remarkably well-crafted story. Disclaimer: I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions expressed are my own.