Bilan de Décembre 2019, partie 2 – spécial Love Inspired Suspense
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Bienvenue dans la seconde partie de ce loot mensuel, avec le premier de deux articles thématiques 100% VO !
La première partie, généraliste, se trouve ci-dessous :
Vous commencez à connaître le concept de la collection Love Inspired Suspense, donc sans plus de formalités, voici les 30 volumes que je m’étais mis de côté pour Noël :
It’s been five years since Shiloh Evans encountered the murderous gold hunters seeking Blackbeard’s hidden stash. After they killed her policewoman cousin, Shiloh left town to regroup, and earn her own police badge. Because she would see this case solved — someday. She just didn’t expect the killers to attack her new home in Treasure Point, Georgia…on the same day her ex-fiancé arrived in town. Adam Cole has tried to overcome his love for Shiloh. But he won’t just sit by when she’s in danger. Working together, they plan a trap. But springing it requires getting to centuries-buried treasure before the killers get to them.
Barbe Noire ? Une chasse au trésor ? I’M IN.
Arrivé avec presque trois semaines de retard (à tel point que tout le monde, moi, le vendeur, la poste…) le croyait perdu… et pas du tout en état comme neuf.
Mais bon, à ce stade et vu le prix des autres exemplaires d’occasion, je suis juste content de l’avoir à la maison ♥
FBI agent Tori Peterson intends to find her sister’s murderer, even if someone’s willing to kill her to keep the truth hidden. But that means returning home and working with the lead detective — her ex-boyfriend, Ryan Bradley. Though sparks still fly between them, Tori and Ryan must stay focused on catching a killer…before they are silenced for good.
Le kayak sur la couverture n’est pas là pour faire joli, les personnages en font vraiment ! Impossible de résister, donc…
Un des premiers LIS commandés, juste avant que je ne décide de garder le stock pour Noël. Il aura donc végété trois mois dans son carton.
Someone wants accountant Rebecca Linn — the granddaughter of a federal judge — dead, and it’s Deputy US Marshal Kurt Brock’s duty to figure out why and protect her. But her powerful family insists Kurt keep his relationship with Rebecca strictly professional…no matter how much he’s drawn to the feisty, fast-thinking beauty. Rebecca is sure the suspicious evidence she uncovered in her latest auditing case has put a target on her back. But staying ahead of those out to silence her is bringing her dangerously close to Kurt — and putting both their careers on the line. With the attacker closing in, can Rebecca and Kurt survive long enough to reveal the would-be killer’s secrets ?
A 3€70 en neuf, 0 raison de ne pas se laisser tenter…
When aid worker Lexi Shannon is abducted at gunpoint in Mali, she quickly learns her kidnappers are really after her brother — and the money he’s stolen. Landing at the secluded desert compound, ex-military pilot Colton Landry has a clear mission : rescue his brother-in-law, who’s being held for ransom. But after discovering the kidnappers also have Lexi, there’s no way he’s leaving her behind. Their daring escape soon turns into a deadly chase when their plane is shot down, stranding them in the desert. Making a desperate run for the Moroccan border, Lexi and Colton must trust each other and rely on their strength and ingenuity to survive. But it may not be enough to outrun and outsmart their relentless pursuers…
Ça se passe dans le désert je ne *pouvais pas* ne pas le prendre T_T
If she gets them out of the wilderness alive.
Pursued through the wilderness after an ambush that left his partner dead, Anchorage police officer Micah Reed stumbles on his assailants’ other target — backcountry tracker Kate Dawson. His best friend’s sister’s just the person to help him outrun the criminals…and solve his case. But with their pursuers closing in, can they rely on each other’s strength to survive this hazardous chase ?
Là encore, il aura été gardé deux mois de côté. C’est le côté « course-poursuite dans la cambrousse ET dans la neige » qui m’aura fait craquer…
Now she’s running for survival
Former navy diver Ryan Kendall’s father sent him to Brazil with a simple assignment : extract compromised witness Ellie Webb. But with Ellie determined to trek into the Amazon, following a lead on her father’s murder, Ryan must protect her. As cartel members and pirates chase them, though, can they survive the dangerous jungle… and take down a killer ?
Le cadre à lui seul suffisait à me faire cliquer sur « acheter », mais en plus rajoutez des pirates modernes dans l’histoire et je signe direct !
But her borrowed time just ran out
Two years after Grace Thackery washed up on a small-town Mississippi riverbank, she has the first clue about the life she doesn’t remember : someone wants her dead. And while search-and-rescue director Hollis Montgomery’s determined to protect her, the secrets of her past are darker than they expected. Can the bond between Grace and Hollis survive her true identity…and an assassin ?
Un des rares livres commandés en occasion « très bon état » arrivé effectivement en très bon état.
A l’origine, j’ai lu l’extrait comme ça parce que le résumé ne m’emballait pas plus que ça, mais en fin de compte, je voulais absolument connaître la suite…
Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Sam Thrace can’t believe the woman he’s rescued from certain death is Kara Park — his former sweetheart. Once brokenhearted, now he’s protecting the courageous archaeologist from someone out to sabotage her controversial pipeline findings. And as he and Kara escape into the remote Canadian wilds, neither is safe from their emerging feelings — or the threat to their lives.
Les course-poursuites dans la nature, des valeurs sûres.
When race-car track owner Veronica Spencer discovers stolen cars in a garage on her track, she knows she’s been framed. But before Roni can do anything about it, the criminals kidnap her. Undercover FBI agent Ethan Gunn shouldn’t break his cover to protect Roni, but he won’t watch her die, either. Despite his FBI information that says she’s involved in the crime ring, Ethan knows she’s innocent. So he risks it all to help her break free. But now, with killers and the FBI on their trail, Ethan must find a way to keep her safe…and clear her name.
Vu le milieu dans lequel l’histoire se passe, je ne pouvais pas ne pas le prendre.
Arrivé lui aussi en très bon état (contre toute attente, à ce stade…).
Reporter Grace Miller’s Amish hometown seems the perfect place to recuperate from surgery — until a tragedy puts her on the trail of her mother’s long-unsolved murder. Now someone’s set their lethal sights on her, determined to keep the truth behind her mother’s death and a fatal car crash involving local teens hidden. After discovering that Grace is in danger, police captain Conner Gates drops everything to protect her…and help solve the cold case his father could not. But as they delve into the past, can they face down the dangerous foe hiding in plain sight, threatening to turn their blossoming love into a deadly trap ?
Quelques LIS à petit prix traînaient sur Amazon, à moins de 3€ chacun, j’en ai donc profité.
and in the crosshairs of danger !
Growing up Amish, Deputy Becky Spoth never fathomed she’d become the target of a relentless stalker. She left her Amish community to serve the people of her small hometown — not to become someone’s prey. Newcomer Deputy Harrison James is the only one who believes she’s in harm’s way. Now, her future is in the hands of this handsome stranger.
Là encore, il ne m’a pas coûté grand-chose ^^
Cally Roslin came to northern British Columbia to enjoy a charming Canadian Christmas — until somebody tries to kill her. But when she becomes the target of multiple attacks, Aaron Thrace, the handsome Mountie assigned to protect her, is certain it’s no coincidence. Danger is swiftly closing in on Cally, and with hazardous snowstorms on the horizon, there’ll soon be no place to run…
Parce que le Canada en hiver, tout simplement.
And only he can save her
Trapped between a raging forest fire and an army of gunmen, Laura Donovan and her daughter must rely on her knowledge of the mountain to get to safety. But without park ranger Seth Callahan’s help, they might not make it. And though trust comes hard for Laura, she has no doubt the wounded warrior will sacrifice everything to keep them alive.
Puisque j’avais la possibilité de le choper en neuf, j’ai sauté sur l’occasion en dépit des reviews américaines assez tièdes voire froidasses. Ça reste du crapahutage dans la montagne, après tout.
Can an agent in disguise keep her safe ?
After Amish widow Katie Schwartz’s search for her reclusive brother results in a shooting and her finding a cryptic message, she must rely on federal agent Adam Troyer to shield her. But, undercover as a Plain man, can Adam save her brother’s life and protect Katie ? Trusting the handsome Englisch agent is already dangerous…but falling for him could risk everything Katie holds dear.
J’ai juste ADORÉ l’extrait et le personnage de Katie.
Failure wasn’t an option
After Natalie Harper was left at the altar, enjoying her honeymoon alone is the best way to cope — until she’s attacked on the beach. Luke Everett, the bodyguard secretly hired by her federal judge father, arrives just in time to rescue her. It’ll take all his professional skills to keep Natalie safe. One wrong move and they could fall prey to the enemy’s deadly scheme.
Voilà qui sera parfait en lecture estivale.
While reporting on a fire, Montana TV journalist Elizabeth Kramer is abducted — and saved only by the heroics of rival reporter Zachery Beck. But her kidnapper returns, taunting her, luring her to danger and making her relive a past she never put to rest. Elizabeth doesn’t like asking for help, but this time she can’t stay alone and stay alive. And Zach knows how to evade danger. When tragedy thrust him into the public eye, he changed his identity to remain hidden. Protecting Elizabeth means stepping out of the shadows… but as her stalker closes in for a deadly showdown, it’s a risk Zach has to take.
Là encore, le résumé ne me disait rien de spécial, mais l’extrait a tout chamboulé.
Can her ex provide a holiday haven ?
When Lauren Wexler’s fugitive brother arrives on her doorstep, he has just moments to pass her evidence before his pursuers start shooting. Now Lauren needs her US marshal ex’s protection. She left Chris Blackwell to shield his reputation, but her family’s secrets are darker than she knows. With the truth revealed, can their Christmas wishes for safety and love still come true ?
… et une fois de plus, c’est l’extrait qui m’a donné méchamment envie de lire le reste.
Now it’s deadly…
It’s no accident Deputy Tessa McKade is trapped with an angry bull ready to trample her to death. She quickly realizes that McKade Law is no longer enough to keep her safe — and it’s her rescuer, Braden Hayes, who stands in as her bodyguard. As they seek to stop a would-be killer, Braden will have to use all his professional skills to guard Tessa’s life.
Un romantic suspense dans le monde du rodéo, ça ne se refuse définitivement pas !
And a crime ring on their trail.
Someone will do anything to get Mackenzie Weaver’s documentary footage — even kill her. US deputy marshal Jake Riley won’t let anyone harm Mackenzie, especially since he’s beginning to see her as more than his late friend’s little sister. But exploring their growing connection isn’t an option… because keeping an emotional distance is his best hope of outmaneuvering criminals determined to make this project Mackenzie’s last.
Si je n’avais pas pu le choper à un prix raisonnable, je n’aurais pas forcément craqué, quelques petites choses m’ayant déplu dans l’extrait. Ceci dit, j’ai décidé de faire confiance aux critiques US.
All she wants for Christmas is to remember.
Blood on her blouse. A gun in her hand. A cartel leader’s dead body in front of her. Widow Asia Stratton can’t remember what happened — just that she’s been framed. The only way to prove her innocence is to work with her ex-sweetheart, Nebraska state trooper Slade Jackson. But can they clear her name before this Christmas turns even deadlier ?
Un des premiers LIS que j’avais précommandés. A ce moment-là, je n’avais absolument pas prévu d’en prendre autant par la suite…
Can a lawman keep a key witness safe ?
Deputy Griffin O’Callaghan has a situation on his hands — two dead FBI agents, criminals on the loose and Tory Faraday, a witness with no memory. With a blizzard moving in and killers hunting them down, Griffin must keep Tory safe. But even his family’s ranch can’t provide a haven when a dangerous criminal escapes from custody with one goal : finding Tory.
Impossible de résister… à sa belle couverture ! Une de mes toutes premières précommandes.
Can she find a haven in Amish country ?
A festive evening quickly becomes a holiday nightmare when Alisha Braxton witnesses a double murder. And the killer’s cold eyes promise that she’s next. There’s only one person Alisha trusts with her life — private investigator Nathan Craig, the man she once loved. But hiding in Amish country, can they outwit a murderer who’s determined she won’t survive Christmas ?
Commandé la lendemain des deux précédents, suite à la lecture de l’extrait par curiosité. Avec une fusillade puis une course-poursuite en voiture, impossible de ne pas avoir envie de lire la suite !
to help her solve a holiday murder case.
A friend is missing and presumed dead, and detective Jade Hollis is determined to track down the killer. To do that she must team up with private investigator Bryce Kingsley — who doesn’t know he is the father of her child. But she’ll have to put personal secrets aside because the killer will strike again to keep the truth from being exposed.
L’extrait m’a vraiment donné envie, donc j’ai craqué x)
After police dispatcher Elise St. Clair’s home is invaded by her murderous brother-in-law, her nephew is hidden in Amish Country by her cleaning lady. Now relying on police officer Ryan Parker is Elise’s only hope of reuniting with the child… and evading the killer. And Elise and Ryan quickly discover their temporary partnership has long-term potential — if they can stay alive.
Là encore, l’extrait donnait sacrément envie.
No one was there.
You’d think there’d be security. Then she heard voices and opened the door a tad bit wider. Ah. There was a security guard in the hall. And he was flirting with the cute nurse at the desk. If she was’t sneaking out, it would no doubt annoy her that the guard wasn’t more vigilant. As it worked in her favor, though, she decided to take advantage.
Si le début est un peu lent, la suite ne cesse de devenir de plus en plus mouvementée, et en bonus, on a droit à une véritable fin, bien développée. Une lecture vraiment très sympa !
Rocky Mountain Sabotage
When Lauren Carter’s plane crash-lands near an abandoned mining town, pilot Kent Garland is convinced the charter jet was sabotaged. And one of the other injured passengers may be responsible. Struggling to keep their group safe, Lauren and Kent fight the elements — and their growing feelings for each other. But with someone determined to kill off all the plane’s passengers, they must catch the murderer if they hope to stay alive.
Rocky Mountain Pursuit
Everyone believes agent Jase Bradford is dead — everyone but Reyna Peterson. Only he can protect her now that someone wants the information her CIA husband died to secure. As the one member of their team left alive, Jase must remain in the shadows. Yet even when Reyna blows his cover, Jase is determined to secure her safety. But when their pursuers trap them in the snowy Colorado mountains, will it become his final mission ?
La découverte tardive des volumes doubles m’a permis de mettre la main facilement et à prix moindre sur des tomes déjà repérés en simple mais introuvables (ou alors, en occasion à des prix élevés et pas forcément en bon état).
Guarding the Witness
Bodyguard Arianna Jackson is days away from testifying at a murder trial when her Alaska safe house is attacked, and she’s forced to go on the run with US Marshal Brody Callahan. Out in the wild, with a bounty on her head and a killer on her heels, Arianna has only one hope of making it to testify — the handsome protector at her side.
Bodyguard Reunion
Teaming up with T. J. Davenport is not what bodyguard Chloe Howard would call a smart move. After nine years, she’s working with her former lover and colleague to protect a controversial couple on a book tour through Texas. The reunion reminds Chloe of dreams best forgotten. But she’ll have to keep her emotions in check to prevent their clients from falling prey to a stalker’s deadly schemes.
Parce que les deux résumés donnaient méchamment envie.
FBI agent Radley Tumberg must rescue his fellow agent, Honor Remington, from a spiritual sanctuary where she’s being held against her will. But when he reaches her, posing as her estranged husband, he discovers the motives for her capture are deadlier than he expected. Can they escape the sanctuary and find evidence that its leader isn’t what he’s pretending to be ?
Parce que l’extrait était sympa et le livre proposé à prix réduit.
One of them can kill her.
Home for Christmas after her long-missing mother’s body is found, nothing will keep Nora Livingstone from uncovering the truth about the cold case. Especially not Deputy Sheriff Rush Buchanan, whom she once loved and left. Even when threats become attempts on her life, Rush can’t dissuade her — but he will protect her. Because someone is determined to bury the truth… or bury Nora.
A la base, je n’avais pas prévu de craquer, mais là encore l’extrait était vraiment sympa.
She’s not who she thinks she is
With gunmen at her doorstep, Katie Tribani learns her true identity. She’s been in witness protection since childhood, and now her crime-lord father has found her. As bullets fly, US marshal Daniel Knight whisks her to safety — but not for long. Captured and held prisoner, only Katie can unearth her secret past… if she can survive long enough.
Traînait à prix ultra mini sur Amazon depuis une éternité. J’ai fini par me laisser tenter, n’ayant pas grand-chose à perdre…
She was taunted by a killer.
Margaret Daley’s thrilling Lone Star Justice series continues, this time pitting radio therapist Dr. Caitlyn Rhodes against a methodical murderer. First, her patients are found dead, then the mocking phone calls start. The evidence is pointing Texas Ranger Ian Pierce to one conclusion : he must protect Caitlyn from becoming this vicious killer’s next victim… before he loses the woman he once loved — for good.
Pareil pour celui-là. N’en pouvant plus de le voir traîner – et me tenter à chaque fois, j’ai fini par le prendre.
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