ambush in the mountains | book review + giveaway

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about the book

Innocent lives at stake…

Can a former soldier and his canine save them?

Helping a pregnant woman he comes across in a mountain storm puts Axel Sterling right into the path of ruthless human traffickers. Now it’s up to the ex-soldier and his dog to keep Summer and her unborn baby safe from the abductors she’s finally escaped. But between the icy wilderness and the armed gunmen following them at every turn, one wrong move could cost Axel and Summer their lives.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

publisher: love inspired suspense

release date: july 23, 2024

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review

ambush in the mountains is for the readers who love action-packed suspense!

years ago, summer left her amish life behind for a man full of false promises. now, she's finally escaped from her traffickers because she has her unborn baby to protect—but they refuse to let her go without a fight.

while chased across mountainous terrain and through a treacherous snowstorm, summer runs into axel sterling and his dog, camo. with their military training and knowledge of the area, they just might be able to keep her safe...

of course, danger lurks after every choice axel and summer make. between the weather and the traffickers' tireless pursuit, their odds of survival seem insurmountable, at times, and they must keep moving to have a chance. in theory, this constant motion should make ambush in the mountains exciting to read—but halfway through the book, i was just exhausted. there's never a point to breathe and enjoy the characters because the bad guys are always about two minutes behind them (implausibly though, because they really don't have the right equipment to give chase in the mountains in a snowstorm). i usually love an action-packed story, but it didn't work for me this time.

camo, though, was the highlight of the book. he provides a comforting presence throughout the chaos and uncertainty, but also proves capable of fierce protection when necessary. i loved seeing how he fit into all the choices and circumstances, never forgotten or left behind.

all in all, ambush in the mountains is full of action, adventure, and suspense. while it wasn't the perfect book for me, the right reader could still enjoy this quick read, i'm sure.

i received a complimentary copy from the publisher. i was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions i have expressed are my own.

considerations:

   —language: none

   —spice: none

   —faith: praying, references to God and amish lifestyle

   —content: gun violence, mentions of human trafficking, torture, murder, and death

about the author

Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can’t put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog.

Connect with Mary at maryalford.net to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

giveaway

(1) winner will win a $50 Amazon gift card and a print copy of Ambush in the Mountains!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 22, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 29, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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