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I am so happy to be sharing Jane Blythe’s new novel, Christmas Hostage, just in time for the holidays.
Jane not only, writes some fabulous romantic suspense stories, but is an interesting person in her own right. Just check out her bio and see some of her many interests.
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MY REVIEW
Action from the getgo.
Hannah’s friend is shot and killed in a jewelry store robbery and we are off and running in this suspenseful Christmas mystery. I got wrapped up in the characters, as well as the story and she kept the mystery alive with the villain mixed into a list of suspects. This is a story of second chances and maybe this time Hannah and Tom will get it right.
Hannah won’t let anyone help her, touch her. She sat on the floor, against the wall, and cried as the police did their work…Until…
Tom Drake, her FBI ex husband arrives on the scene and back into her life. He knew she was strong and wouldn’t want his help, but there are bad guys on the run and who knew where they would strike next.
As Christmas approaches, Hannah’s determined to carry on, business as usual in the jewelry store. She is focused, going step by step, keeping moving, life goes on. It doesn’t mean bad memories don’t haunt her.And Tom’s just as determined to solve the crime.
It wasn’t his choice to walk away from her, but they were no good together any more. It was what she wanted, or so he thought. Whatever happened to cause the split must have been horrifying and I am waiting, foot tapping, impatiently waiting, to find out what.
Perceptions are not facts.
“That’s not what happened.”
“Yes, it was.”
“No, it wasn’t.”
“Yes, it was.”
“No, it wasn’t.”
I love how Jane Blythe’s writing allows the characters personalities to shine through. Now, if they would just learn to listen, to communicate. Maybe they never would have split up in the first place.
Jane Blythe has bounced me around, fooling me, several times now. As the suspects fall, one by one, I know there is more to come and only one will be left standing. This….this is the moment HE will be revealed…and I don’t know who HE is.
I have him in my sights now?
I hate when the woman refuses to be a victim, then puts herself in the hands of the one who wants her dead. BUT, I watch a lot of ID TV and it happens in real life all the time.
A horrific, unimaginable attack, but she is strong and will fight to her dying breath.
Jane Blythe writes some fantastic suspense thrillers and manages to keep me guessing. I like when I can’t figure out who the villain is. The characters grab hold of me and don’t let me go. The suspense and anticipation builds…and builds…
I do like my happy ever afters and Jane manages to supply those as well. Definitely left me with a warm fuzzy feeling and a Christmasy smile on my face, but this is not for the faint of heart.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Christmas Hostage by Jane Blythe.
4 Stars
GOODREADS BLURB
Tragedy tore them apart now its giving them a second chance.
FBI Agent Tom Drake has been investigating a string of armed robberies at jewelry stores. The last person he expects to see when he arrives at the scene of the latest robbery is his ex-wife Hannah Buffy.
Hannah is conflicted about seeing her ex-husband again, especially when he starts claiming he thinks the robbery at her store isn’t related to the other ones. Is this just another excuse for Tom to treat her like a victim or could he be right?
** Warning: Graphic violence and themes of sexual assault/abuse **
ABOUT JANE BLYTHE
Jane has loved reading and writing since she can remember. She writes dark and disturbing crime/mystery/suspense with some romance thrown in because, well, who doesn’t love romance? She has one completed series, Detective Parker Bell, and one new series, Count to Ten.
When she’s not writing Jane loves to read, bake, go to the beach, ski, horse ride, and watch Disney movies. She has a black belt in Taekwondo, and a 200+ collection of teddy bears. She has the world’s two most sweet and pretty Dalmatians, Ivory and Pearl. Oh, and she also enjoys spending time with family and friends!
MY REVIEWS FOR JANE BLYTHE’S BOOKS
Thanks so much for taking time to read and review Christmas Hostage!!
My Pleasure, Jane. I have been loving your stories!
Wow. Sounds like another killer series! I’m still finishing up her other books but you can be sure I’ll read this new one too!
Glad to see you are on the Jane band wagon. I am loving her books.
Now this sounds different. I am adding it to my list Sherry 🙂
Glad to hear I am able to add to your reading list. I think you will enjoy it, Kimberly.
Hi Sherry,
Oh this looks spectacular! I might have to share this, for my Christmas blogmas if you don’t mind, and link back to your review, which is great.
A killer series, indeed, Laura!! (Great play on words there… I saw what you did).
Hugs to you all!
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