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Lost Lake

Review – High-Stakes Inheritance

March 4, 2011 By The Suspense Zone

Mia Blackburn moved from Atlanta, Georgia, to Logan Lake, Oregon, so she could fulfill the conditions in her Uncle Willy’s will and thus inherit the rustic resort he left her. Rebellious and tenacious as a teenager, coming back to Oregon was extremely difficult due to her estranged, caustic relationships with her dad and brother.

Mia finds that Ryan Morgan, her cheating ex-boyfriend, also lives in Logan Lake as a camp counselor and volunteer firefighter. She’s stored deep bitterness and mistrust in her heart towards him, her father, and all men for ten years. Yet shortly after arriving at the rustic resort, it’s Ryan that rescues her from a raging barn fire, where she is trapped.

Susan’s book is action-packed from page one–the mysterious threats, fire, break-ins, and murder. Events strike at a moment’s notice, but the elusive criminal always seems to be out of arm’s reach, creating tension as you wonder what will happen next and to whom. Susan has a great handle on the intricacies of life in that locale, making it difficult to assess who was behind all the turmoil and crimes, such as the guns used, since it was a hunting area.

Mia’s emotional upheavals were realistic considering how she perceived life after the tragedies and betrayals she experienced, although her perceptions may not have been necessarily true.

The hope of things working out were evident in Ryan’s faith and trust in the Lord, as he learned to lean on Him through these tumultuous events, while reaching out to Mia to do the same. A hope we can all have when we put our trust in the Lord.

This book was provided by Susan for my honest review. It’s a good read for great suspense and romance.

High-Stakes Inheritance (Larger Print Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense)
High-Stakes Inheritance (Larger Print Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense)
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Review – High-Stakes Inheritance
Reviewed by Linda Wagner
Susan’s book is action-packed from page one–the mysterious threats, fire, break-ins, and murder.
Mia Blackburn moved from Atlanta, Georgia, to Logan Lake, Oregon, so she could fulfill the conditions in her Uncle Willy’s will and thus inherit the rustic resort he left her. Rebellious and tenacious as a teenager, coming back to Oregon was extremely difficult due to her estranged, caustic relationships with her dad and brother.

Mia finds that Ryan Morgan, her cheating ex-boyfriend, also lives in Logan Lake as a camp counselor and volunteer firefighter. She’s stored deep bitterness and mistrust in her heart towards him, her father, and all men for ten years. Yet shortly after arriving at the rustic resort, it’s Ryan that rescues her from a raging barn fire, where she is trapped.

Susan’s book is action-packed from page one–the mysterious threats, fire, break-ins, and murder. Events strike at a moment’s notice, but the elusive criminal always seems to be out of arm’s reach, creating tension as you wonder what will happen next and to whom. Susan has a great handle on the intricacies of life in that locale, making it difficult to assess who was behind all the turmoil and crimes, such as the guns used, since it was a hunting area.

Mia’s emotional upheavals were realistic considering how she perceived life after the tragedies and betrayals she experienced, although her perceptions may not have been necessarily true.

The hope of things working out were evident in Ryan’s faith and trust in the Lord, as he learned to lean on Him through these tumultuous events, while reaching out to Mia to do the same. A hope we can all have when we put our trust in the Lord.

This book was provided by Susan for my honest review. It’s a good read for great suspense and romance.

 

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Linda Wagner

Linda Wagner
I’m Linda Wagner, and I have been married to my sweetie for 40 years.  We have one son who lives in the area. I’ve been an avid reader since I learned how to read.
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