BRILLIANT!

This has been an amazing series and the ending is phenomenal! I confess - I started this book at 9 PM (crazy!) & immediately was drawn back into the story and I finished the book in one sitting! At the beginning of this novel, these questions remain: How much longer will Casey Cox be able to run? How many more disguises will keep her real identity hidden? Will Dylan Roberts, the investigator who once hunted her, be able to devise a plan to safely bring her in to tell her role in Brent Pace’s murder? Who can they trust with the truth? This novel is filled with complex characters, an intricate plot, vivid descriptions that have you feeling as though you are in on the action, intrigue and heart-stopping perils on every page. In the midst of everything, the author also has the theme of God’s grace and redemption running straight through the heart of this novel. Blackstock may well be at her all time best with the If I Run series! I was provided an ARC of this book by NetGalley and Zondervan. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.

The third book of the If I Run series finds Casey Cox still trying to evade capture while Dylan Roberts tries to help her clear her name. However, Gordon Keegan, the dirty detective who framed Casey for the murder of her friend Brent in the first book, has realized that Dylan isn't on his side. This leads to multiple close calls for Casey and Dylan, who try desperately to find someone who will believe Casey's side of things before Keegan gets to them both. A satisfying end to the series.

Casey Cox has been running from the police for months. Lately she has had the help of a local PI who has come to believe her side of the story, she didn't murder anyone.
In this the third in the series Casey is finally willing to give herself up after she does a live phone interview with a news reporter to whom the PI, Dylan, has provided the evidence he and Casey have assembled. Then all hell breaks loose. Dylan is captured by the corrupt cop who know his time is limited. Keegan is looking at any and all means of escape but has been thwarted at every turn.
Case comes to the rescue and they barely escape. Finally Casey's story is aired and the truth is known. It it doesn't end there. Will Casey and Dylan live to see Keegan get his just desserts or will Keegan escape once again.

My favorite aspect of this book was the way it so nicely tied up all of the threads of the series. I liked the characters of Casey Cox and Dylan Roberts just as much as I did in the prior two books. The book moved at a fast pace and had plenty of action. It seemed like a quick read to me and kept my interest all the way through. I enjoyed the storyline and was pleased with the way everything played out.

This third book of the series finds Casey still on the run after being suspected in a murder she did not commit. Dylan Roberts knows she is innocent, and he is doing all he can to clear her name and keep the corrupt police officers who are after her off of her trail. In this book, they both face danger time and again, and try to find away to make justice prevail. Not knowing who they can trust, they turn to the DA, but after it is too late, find out that he is in league with Keegan. Now their lives are in serious jeopardy and they don't know where to turn to for help.

Great conclusion to the series! I was really anticipating the conclusion to this series, and I was not disappointed! I loved Casey and Dylan in the prior books, but even more in this one. I was on the edge of my seat, wounding how all would be resolved. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

This series is the best suspense I've read in a long time! Such great twists and turns and characters. Loved the whole series and sad to see it end.

I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley.

BOOK REVIEW

“If I Live” by Terri Blackstock is one of the best books I’ve ever read. I couldn’t put this book down. Therefore, I finished it in a couple days! I couldn’t wait to see how life turned out for Casey and Dylan. I was left hanging from the book right before this one, and I am so glad to finally have closure! There is adventure, lots of twists and turns everywhere you turn and a little romance thrown in! If you love good, clean romantic suspense books, you will love this one! I have read all of Terri Blackstock’s books, and I’ve never been disappointed. Terri writes in a way that makes you feel like you are actually a character in her book. I highly recommend this book and all of Terri Blackstock’s books. I received this book from Net Galley for my honest opinion.

The conclusion of the If I Stay series, If I Live is as thrilling as its preceding books. Terri Blackstock comes full circle as she ties up the conflict, struggles, and surprising joy in Casey Cox's life.

This is an excellent series of books that will make you look twice before trusting law enforcement. Some people are completely evil and this book has an excellent portrayal of that type of evil. I was concerned the ending would not live up to the installments to date, but without reason, the ending is fantastic. Good clean suspense!

Well, I must say I'm glad Casey's days of running and hiding are over!
She and Dylan make a good team when it comes to working to bring the real killers to justice, and this third book in the series ties things up for us readers. Another hard to put down book by Terri Blackstock.

Casey Cox continues to be on the run as she tries to figure out how to clear her name, as she is accused of her friend’s murder. Dylan believes in her innocence and is doing what he can to help her. It’s nice to see the development in their characters in this story. You can see God’s hand at work in the characters’ lives, as is it woven throughout.

Blackstock did a great job with the first two books in the series, and this book is a wonderful addition to wrap up the trilogy. Things start off where the last book ended, and action is steady until the end.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.

Casey Cox is still on the run. When she found her friend murdered she knew she was being set up by the same people that staged her father's suicide. Now Casey is out to prove that she is innocent, but she has to stay alive long enough to do that.

Casey has convinced Dylan of her innocence. He was hired to track her down, now he is in the cross hairs of the people determined that Casey will never be able to testify against them.

One exciting scene after another leads to the thrilling conclusion of this series. I think this one was my favorite out of all three books. Casey still has a desire to help the downtrodden, which ends up helping her when she starts working for an ambulance chasing lawyer, but the main focus of the story is on Casey and not the secondary people she helps out. Casey's relationship with Dylan develops more and I enjoyed reading their growing attraction for each other and the way they protected each other. The suspense was nail-biting and kept me wanting to continue onto the next chapter and the next, all the way to the end. I also loved reading about Casey's development of faith. It is woven throughout the story with a clear salvation message. An excellent conclusion that I highly recommend.

NOTES: This review will post on my blog on March 1st 2018. It will also post on Goodreads on that date and on Amazon when it becomes available. If the book is on CBD then I will post it on there as well. All reviews post to my facebook pages.

A dramatic conclusion to this highly accredited triolgy! This is a wild ride to the end! I'm sorry to see this story end but an quite satisfied with the ending. Terri Blackstone does an outstanding job with the corruption that plagued the police department. Her choices of characters throughout the series always had a specific message. Faith in God shone throughout. Highly recommended!!!

If I Run Series #3
Immediately the story begins with suspense.
I loved reading another story in this series.
I enjoyed these characters, felt a part of their lives.
I truly enjoyed the Christian viewpoints.

Thank you Terri Blackstock! This was my favorite book in the series. I didn't want to put it down but finally at 3am I decided it was time! It was very suspenseful with a lot of twists and turns. I would highly recommend this book.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to preview this.