Trained to Protect - by Terri Reed (Paperback)

Mrs. Reed has done it once again with this page turner! Get ready for the ride of your life! When Julia intervenes and saves a young girl’s life, she was not ready for what was going to happen next. She would have a mark on her back! Now she is on the run for her life! Who would have thought that her brother’s best friend and his K9 companion would come to protect her from the deadly cartel. This author develops her characters in a way that you feel like they are part of your life. I love how she shows the backstory behind Tarren and Julia. It just pulls you right in and you are rooting for them to develop a relationship. If you are a lover of romantic suspense and lots of action, this is the book for you. This is a book you read in one sitting because you just can’t put it down!

I've needed a break from the cold, wintry weather so this book has been a pleasure in more ways than one. It is set on Texas's Saint Padre Island, so I loved being transported to sandy beaches and gulf breezes! But wait...I was also immediately engaged in a kidnapping attempt, a killer's efforts to silence a witness, and a dangerous mission to stay alive! Did Julia Hamilton prevent more than a random kidnapping? Was there a sinister threat to all young women in the area? I loved the characters, the setting, and the non-stop action in this pulse-altering adventure from author Terri Reed! Tarren McGregor was determined to protect Julia but when did she become more than his best friend's little sister? They'd both suffered disappointments and neither was expecting more...but sometimes God has other plans! Suspense, intrigue, and sweet romance are woven with threads of faith into a wonderful tapestry! I recommend Trained to Protect to all who enjoy romantic Christian suspense. I received a copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.

This captivating story offers an ideal blend of suspense, romance, and faith. The fast-paced, action-filled plot, with K-9 Officer Tarren McGregor and marine biologist Julia Hamilton facing one danger after another, kept me reading expectantly. Outstanding, relatable characters propel the story forward. The sibling interaction and friends-to-more romantic tension are engaging and entertaining. Ms. Reed masterfully captures and depicts the authentic South Padre Island, Texas, setting adding a layer of authenticity to the fictional narrative. Detailed information about sea turtle conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation adds interest. I appreciate the gentle thread of faith woven into the story adding depth and inspiration. I totally enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A solid suspnse/mystery with a great opening scene. There were several things I really enjoyed within this story, the brother’s best friend trope, the sea turtles/Julia’s job, Raz, and the details of a cold case that I hope ends up as another book in the future. A really fun read! I received a copy of this book from the author and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts on my own.

There’s nowhere you can run, there’s nowhere you can hide. I will find you. A marine biologist working with sea turtles - who would have thought that she would be in the crosshairs of the Rio Diablo cartel. But for Julia Hamilton, not helping someone or something in need, was unheard of. Rescuing is second nature to her. Unfortunately, rescuing a young woman produced a target on her back. Would she survive until the cartel was stopped? The action is never ending. Shots fired, bombs, kidnapping and more will keep you guessing and hoping that her police chief brother, Jeremy and Tarren, along with Raz his K9, will manage to keep her safe. You’ll have to read it to find out for sure. An early copy was received through Love Inspired Suspense and BookFunnel. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.