taken without a trace | book review + giveaway

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about the book

A missing person case…

or a deadly cover-up?

Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

publisher: love inspired suspense

release date: august 25, 2026

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review

mystery, suspense, romance! taken without a trace delivers it all in a quick, thrilling read.

an anonymous tip about his cold case and the trail for her missing sister bring gbi agent cash brenner and private investigator maya reid together for an unexpected reunion. as they identify the connections between their cases, it makes sense to stick together—especially with the danger that seems to be lurking at every turn.

their investigations becomes full of twists and brings about some interesting surprises. i enjoyed riding along with cash and maya, getting to know their past in the midst of the present mystery and seeing how the romance just seems to make sense between the two.

it's an exciting, fun, hope-filled read, and i'm sure other readers in need of a little romantic suspense could easily enjoy it.

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

about the author

Award-winning author Hope Welborn writes spine-tingling suspense, sprinkled with romance, and saturated with faith. By day, she masquerades as a digital content marketing technology specialist, and by night, she stays up too late putting words on the page. Hope is also co-owner and design/technology manager for Spark Flash Fiction and a member of the Suspense Squad. She has two indie published works, and her next novel will release from Love Inspired Suspense in August 2026. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.

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giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Taken Without a Trace, a copy of both Hidden and Trail of Danger (also by Hope Welborn), and a $15 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 24, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2026. 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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