This was such a fantastic book. I loved this story so much. It kept me on the edge of my seat which I love. I loved the storyline. I loved the characters. There was nothing I would change, well, maybe to make it longer. But seriously... good book!

Suspense, corruption, but also humor and again, suspense. This story is very hard to put down. Mill's held my interests the entire time. It's chock full of suspense! The faith themes are that God works all things together for the good. There is a lot of good detective work and the ending was a twist.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for my digital copy of this book. This review is my own, and contains my thoughts about this book. A positive review is never required.

DiAnn Mills is just a fantastic writer and I enjoyed this book so much. FBI Special Agent April Ramos is such a fun character to follow and the book was certainly a thriller.

April and Jason are the type of characters you can't help but wish were real people. They're tough yet compassionate and equally passionate about love and justice. Jason is trying to protect his daughter, what good dad doesn't do everything in his power to help his kids? And April gets stuck between believing Jason and trusting what others would have her believe.
God's plan is always good, even when we can't see the destination at the other end of the trail.
The premise was interesting and kept me engaged in the story. I loved the twists and turns and the constant confusion surrounding who was good and who might be bad.
An intense story you won't want to put down.
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I really liked how unique the premise of this book was! I don't think I have read anything like it in the Christian Fiction realm and I enjoyed that! DiAnn Mills can do no wrong in my eyes, I have devoured everything she has read, reading most books more than once and this book is no exception! Flawless Romantic Suspense that keeps you turning page after page!

Burden of Proof is a very well written romantic suspense. A real page turner plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of romantic suspense will not be disappointed. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

I give this book 5 stars because it was action packed and I love DiAnn Mills! Her work is excellent and doesn't disappoint!
This book will leave you guessing at every twist and turning point that I could think of! Just wow!
I love how DIAnn has taken April and Jason on an adventure to uncover the truth.
You can feel their emotions coming through the book and the plot was wonderful!
I will look for more from this author! Her books are just amazing! What more can I say?
My thanks to Netgalley. NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own.

Wow! This was such a great book! The characters were welldeveloped and the author did a great job of creating and showing personalities that were human and flawed. There were some twists and turns along the way, and some side storylines that played a part in the ending. Well written by the author, who I have come to expect superb writing from! Well worth the read.

I was given a copy of the book in exchange for my honest opinion.

My Review:

Genre: Suspense, romance, and Christian fiction.

My Rating: 3 and 1/2 stars.

My Recommendation: 16 up.

My favorite character/s: Jason was an excellent hero for this book. His character and need for justice were interesting and then his want to protect his daughter was sweet.

My Verse for Jason is Matthew 12:37

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. (King James Version.)

It was interesting to follow April's story after she was suddenly pulled into the middle of a crime and forced to care for a little girl.

My Verse for April is Mark 9:24 
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. (King James Version.)


My Thoughts: I've enjoyed DiAnn Mills' western and I like suspense so I thought I'd try this one and I'm glad I did! It didn't end like I thought it would but it was still intriguing and fast paced without a pause in the action and suspense. Though a few things were somewhat unrealistic. I now believe I need to read more suspense books from DiAnn Mills.

Warnings: There are two murders committed though not shown on screen, a man had beat his wife before she disappeared. A man jumps from a roof in the beginning of the book.

I received this book in exchange for my honest review and an truly happy to provide it — all thoughts as my own.

Burden of Proof by DiAnn Mills was an exciting roller coaster read from the very beginning. Just my type of story! I loved all of the danger, suspense and twisted corners that the story took. I really liked both Jason and April. Both of them were strong and likable characters. I got a bit frustrated with April’s partner in the FBI and his “need to know only” behavior. Keeping your partner in the dark can lead to unnecessary danger! And that danger visited quite frequently! It kept me on the edge of my seat and my fingers quickly turning the pages! The little bit of romance between April and Jason wasn’t over-the-top or unbelievable and I found myself hoping that all would work out for them. A great book to add to your romantic/suspense shelf, I highly recommend!

FBI Negotiator April Ramos is taken hostage by Jason Snyder so he can prove that he didn't commit murder. This story has suspense, plot twists and turns and a little bit of romance.. Join April and Jason on an adventure to uncover the truth.

Reeling from a negotiation gone wrong, FBI Special Agent April Ramos is caught off guard when a frazzled young woman shoves a crying baby into her arms, then disappears. Worry for the child’s safety quickly turns to fear when a man claiming to be the girl’s father abducts them at gunpoint. April puts her hostage negotiation skills to use to learn more about who she’s dealing with: Jason Snyder, a fugitive accused of murder.

As Jason spins a tall tale about being framed for the killing of his business partner, April must sort through his claims to find the truth. A truth that becomes all the more evident after April overhears a conversation between Jason and the local sheriff and realizes something more sinister may be happening in their small town of Sweet Briar, Texas. But aligning herself with a known fugitive to uncover the burden of proof could cost April her job . . . or worse, her life and the lives of other innocent people.

An edge of your seat story that kept me up late reading. April is caught in the middle of a baby kidnapping. Then she gets kidnapped herself. Her faith and Jason's faith is tested all along the way. She doesn't know who to believe. Jason or the law authorities that say he is a murderer. Then to top it all off, she is starting to have feelings for Jason. I really enjoy reading Ms Mills books and this was no exception. I recommend book to anyone who loves suspense with a little romance thrown in.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

"Burden of Proof " by DiAnn Mills was read through netgalley.. It is a fiction, fast paced thriller book. April Ramos is an FBI agent who is caught in several difficult situations : an infant who was abducted in front of her eyes, Jason Snyder accused of murder, and keeping a man from suicide after job challenges. She is drawn into the case of Jason Snyder being accused of murder when his daughter is kidnapped in front of her. She is immediately helping Jason deal with his accusations. Jason holds her hostage against her will . He also gets his parents involved in helping protect his child after she is rescued by April. April guides Jason in this constant action and accusations. What will become of Jason and April. ? Who is at fault for the murder? How do Jason and April deal with the constant accusations and trials in the book? How will the many puzzles be solved? The book is hard to put down. It challenges the reader to move forward to see what will happen to Jason, April and the other people i the book. This book was given to me for review purposes only. Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read and review this interesting book.

Who doesn't love a good book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This book does just that there are so many twist and turns you never know what's going to happen next. In fact at one point in the book something intense was happening and my houses fire alarms went off needless to stay I jumped. I really liked how no matter what the characters faced it was always coming back to rely on God and his will in there lives. I really liked how the book kept you guessing from the beginning to the end. This book is a clean read and will keep you on the edge of your seat from page one till the last page. You really can't go wrong with this amazing read.

I really had troubles wrapping my head around the premise of this book. I don't believe a completely rational person like Jason would kidnap an FBI agent completely not premeditated, and with the massive risks it entails, or get out of trouble so well after the fact, innocent of murder or not. But if you can get past that... the book is pretty good. Plenty of action, suspense, a dash of romance, everything you expect from this wonderful author.

So would I recommend this book? Definitely, yes. Just be prepared to disengage your logical side for a while and hold on for the ride.

I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers for an honest review. My opinion is my own.

Burden of Proof by Diann Mills is a phenomenal read. This thriller grips you right away and doesn’t let you go. April is a fbi hostage negotiator who is thrust into unfamiliar territory when she is kidnapped herself. Can she trust Jason and his story? Or should she trust fellow law enforcement instead? I loved this book so much and I think you will too. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I've read and enjoyed many of Diann Mills's romantic suspense novels, but Burden of Proof is not my favourite. The writing wasn't as smooth as I expected, but that wasn't my main issue.

My biggest problem was I had trouble relating to the main characters. I think this was because we were first introduced to Jason Snyder as he kidnapped FBI negotiator April Ramos. This leaves reader-me with a problem: is Jason a good guy or an evildoer? He's trying to persuade us he's a good guy, but good guys don't evade arrest. Good guys don't kidnap and threaten FBI agents. And good guys are also known for lying, so his protests didn't convince me.

It also seemed odd that April seemed to trust Jason almost right away. I didn't buy it. Then there are hints she's attracted to him—not unusual given this is romantic suspense, but it still left me wondering if Agent April was thinking with her FBI agent brain, or was she suffering from a touch of Stockholm Syndrome?

The result is I spent too much of the first half of the novel second-guessing was-he-or-wasn't-he to actually get into the story and enjoy it. The character dynamics were clearer in the second half, but it was too late for me. I already hadn't connected with Jason, and had my doubts about April.

As for the actual evildoer ... it was all a bit obvious. There was no mystery, not enough suspense, and one of the minor characters nicely summed up my problems with the romance plot in one line:
No relationship lasts when it begins with danger and supercharged emotions.

All in all, I was underwhelmed by Burden of Proof.

Thanks to Tyndale House and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

Burden of Proof was a very interesting twist for this genre. The FBI agent helping a fugitive is not a plot you see much (I honestly can't think of any).

Sometimes the complexity of these stories makes my head spin. As good authors do, Mills had me second guessing who was a good guy and who was bad. I NEVER saw the identity of the killer coming or the reason. So sad.

I appreciate the fact that character is the main focus for the romance, not physical attraction. Attraction is well and good but not the basis of a relationship.

Jason and his dad cracked me up with their similar personalities.

Another unique element was the struggle for truth. By that I mean how characters were lulled into turning a blind eye to evil as long as they were unaffected. Evil was allowed to run rampant because of fear of reprisal and so the crimes continued until someone spoke up. A sobering thought.

“April hugged Isabella close to her. In her catharsis, she realized Jason trusted her. “Your daddy is a brave man,” she whispered. “I’m ready to help him find the proof of his innocence.”

First – flying squirrels do exist in Texas and feral hogs are numero uno bad.
Second – this is a livewire authoritative a story.
Third – you’ll walk away with more than you realize if you read this book.
Burden of Proof is an unpredictable, livewire story written with commanding prose. From the first few sentences to the very, very last words this story took me on a moving journey that deals with a murder and a couple of kidnappings. The story revolves around Jason and April. Jason’s daughter has been kidnapped and FBI Agent, April finds herself caught up in the middle of Jason’s problems. The story becomes complicated right from the start and it evolves into a love story.

“How spiritual.” Those who professed to be Christian while living hypocritical lives cemented her dissatisfaction with faith. “Looks like a solid front to the citizens.”

Mills weaves a story that makes you believe miracles can happen in real life. Character dialogue carries this story with resounding authenticity. Yes – life can be weird. Yes – life can take you down unexpected paths. Yes – life can bring people your world that can literally change the course you are on. Sadly, corruption does exist. What makes Burden of Proof so believable is that it’s a story written so real that it could be a true-life account of all the characters.

“Dad’s words resounded in his head. “A wild hog is the fourth most intelligent animal in the world.”

Yes – wild hogs are bad and intelligent. Yes –flying squirrels do exist in East Texas. I did have to look up the flying squirrel reference and see indeed these mammals are distributed in east Texas. Just wish I’d seen one or two during my time there.

In closing with the book Mills offers great discussion questions. But the most important takeaway from reading Burden of Proof comes in the author’s note. Mills states it eloquently, “Life is unpredictable. We aren’t guaranteed tomorrow and we don’t know what sorts of mountains and valleys we’ll experience along our journeys. The age-old question of why do bad things happen to good people can become our mantra. Or we can choose to ignore our bruises and travel the road of good and prioritize truth and justice above all things.”

Words for us to live by… Thank you, Diann for that beautiful reminder.

I found this book held my interest from page one until the end. The intertwining mystery of characters of who did what, to whom, when and why, kept the story moving. And the underlying need of the main characters, Jason and April, to trust one another, cleverly leads towards romance. Well written.