DNF @27%
2019; Revell Books

The synopsis sounded so good, but the novel itself dragged. It lacked the suspense I was hoping for and focused more on romance.

***I received a complimentary copy of this eBook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***

Wow-zah. This was the first book I've read by Elizabeth Goddard, and I'll tell you now...it will not be my last.

The author wrote a captivating story with a prologue that will hook you and never let you go.
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She wrote wonderful characters who had a lot of pain and baggage they had to deal with. Lots of healing happened throughout the pages.

Austin fought A LOT of demons. He beat himself up over things he had no control over. He learned to hold secrets in until they almost killed him. Even though it took a lot for him to open up to people he had a strong relationship with God. He was a natural protector and had a hard time coping when his protection didn't always work.

Willow was brilliant! I love when the leading lady has her head on straight, and can keep it that way in stressful situations. She was a tenacious character, she would hunt down every lead or hunch to complete a task given to her. She was always caring when she did so. She relied heavily on God when she felt she hit a road block, and I really admired that about her.

That's one thing I really loved about these characters, they all had a relationship with God. They went to Him when they were in trouble, and even to just thank Him for his protection.

This was a GREAT suspenseful book. Once I hit the 3/4 mark the ball REALLY started rolling and I was on the edge of my seat. I couldn't wait to get to the end of the book to find out who the "bad guy" was!

I really enjoyed the premise of this book, and the book itself, and I can't wait for the next book in the series!
I rated it a 4/5 stars.

*I received this book from the publisher**All opinions are my own*

In the first couple of chapters, we have a stolen baby, a dramatic house fire, and an unwanted ex-FBI agent. That cinched it! I was totally hooked.

From there, this book did not disappoint. It kept up high stakes, high tension, and great complexity. The suspense and mystery were both well written throughout, and the brother dynamics were spectacular. I liked that the leading lady was a forensic genealogist, and I wanted more details of that work in this thread. One thing that was greatly improved from the author’s Running Target was that the characters in Never Let Go were consistently very competent in their chosen careers. I like seeing improvement like this in authors’ works.

Overall, this was a really entertaining, high-suspense novel. I hope the other two books in the series are just as fabulous.

Content: marital affair mentioned (including consequences of that action)

This story was riveting and kept my interest from beginning to end! I loved the main characters Willow and Austin as they worked together to figure out what happened to Willow‘s grandfather and a cold case regarding a missing baby 20 years prior. Lots of twists and surprises!

Lots of action and some romance. I liked reading about their faith, their struggles and how they tried to reconcile with family. I highly recommend this first book of this new series!

I can’t wait to read book 2 which will be all about Heath, Austin’s brother, who is a secondary character in this story.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

Never Let Go was a very pleasant surprise for me. The synopsis grabbed my attention and the book did not disappoint. It was well written. It was a nice clean romantic suspense full of mystery and action. I highly recommend this. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Thanks for the great book Elizabeth. If you're looking for a great book to read look no further.

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book and was surprised with how much I enjoyed it. The main characters were interesting and I loved the plot with its many twists and turns. This book kept me wondering what was going to happen next.

"Never Let Go" by Elizabeth Goddard is the first book in the Uncommon Justice series. It is a suspense story. Willow Anderson is a forensic genealogist and is trying to solve the loss abduction of the baby case from over 20 years ago. Austin McKade , her former boyfriend, an Ex FBI agent helps her solve the case. Once Willow starts on this case her life is threatened . Austin's goal is to protect Willow. They follow the clues to find their answer but there is always trouble around the corner. Will Willow and Austin find the answers? Will they be safe in the end? Thank you to the publisher and the author for allowing me to read and review this book. I will be posting my reviews on Goodreads,facebook, Amazon, my blog, CBD.com and to our church staff.

This was a great, fast paced read! I enjoyed getting to know the main characters and their background with each other. There were some great twists and turns along the way, and I enjoyed seeing the characters growing in their trust of each other . This was well written by the author, who I have come to expect great writing from! Well worth the read.

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

A fascinating heroine -- a forensic geologist -- is pulled into a rich mystery. Tightly twisting and turning plot with new strands of mystery lead to suspense. A really interesting novel.

This was a good read. The hero and heroine were good characters although I liked the hero better. He protected her. The mystery behind the missing baby was interesting. I was surprised at the reveal of who was behind the abduction. So many twists and turns. The romance was sweet.

I agree with other readers, most of the action happens from the middle to the end of the book. And I wished we got an update on what happens to everyone and the case after we find out who the main suspect was. Nonetheless it was a good read. 3.5 stars.

Willow Anderson is a forensic geologist who has just suffered some tragic losses in her life. When her beloved grandfather, mentor, and business partner dies in an accident (but was it really an accident?) she decides she will finish the last case he accepted. When it immediately becomes clear that Willow is now being targeted, she cautiously agrees to accept former boyfriend Austin McKade's help to solve the case - and try to stay alive.

Ex-FBI Agent Austin has his own family issues. Even though it's been two years since he and Willow were together, he has never truly moved on. But when the search to solve the mystery takes him near home and family, he is forced to confront all of the emotions he's thus far been unwilling to face. But who can he trust? And are there truly any coincidences? How are all of these threads connected?

I enjoyed this book (the first I've read from this author) and am looking forward to the next in the Uncommon Justice series, "Always Look Twice". I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Baker Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.

To be honest I have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed the action and suspense, I loved the idea of the plot, the settings were great ... but the characters, and in particular their romance was hard to connect to. I'm not a big fan of the apparently favourite romance plot line in christian fiction right now where they're teamed up with, shocker, and ex flame and have to work out their issues. It brings so much baggage into the story, and the really hard part is making it feel like a new, fresh story instead of same old, same old they broke up because yadayadyada seemed insurmountable but guess what it wasn't.

I've read and loved this author's books in the past, and I expect I'll enjoy the next book in the series a lot more because it really was the characters I couldn't connect to and sometimes that happens. So much introspection that I didn't feel was needed. So yes, read this one because you may love it and you'll need the background info for the rest of the series that I'm sure will be rockin'.


This book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

WHY I CHOOSE THIS BOOK

I’m working on writing a book that includes a mystery plotline, so therefore I’ve been trying to read more books that have mysteries in them. When I saw this one on NetGalley it looked like a clean, interesting read. Plus, I have a thing for mysteries that include a cold-case abduction. (And, that’s exactly what this was.)

WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT THIS BOOK

It took me a while to get into the story – I’m really not sure why this was, but for the first quarter of the book I would pick it up and set it down without really caring much about what happened. This took place over the period of about a week or two, then it was like a switch was flipped and I suddenly felt quite invested in the book. I settled in with it one evening and read the last three-quarters of the book without stopping.

I’m not exactly sure how to rate this book on the spectrum of scariness. I didn’t find it creepy (I would have stopped it if I had), but there were plenty of scary situations that the characters found themselves in.

There are a couple of mystery authors who I’ve been really into recently, but after reading/listening to a handful of their books, I’m able to predict the plotline nearly immediately. I’m not sure if it was because this author was new to me, or because she’s just really good with throwing out red herrings, but I really wasn’t sure about where the book was going or who was who until it was disclosed. That’s one of the main reasons I gave the book such a high rating. Way to go, Miss Elizabeth! (Seriously, I was barking up the wrong tree nearly the whole book.)

As always there were some elements to the story I didn’t like – including how long it took me to get into the book – but overall I really did like it. And, even though I’m about ready to get off my mystery kick, I’m interested in reading more books by this author.

CONCLUSION (WITH SPOILERS)

*Spoiler Alert* This part right here has spoilers in it, so stop reading the review if you don’t want to hear about the bad things that happen in the story: They found out that someone who they thought had died accidentally was actually murdered, there were a few attempts to kill the main character, there were break-ins, arson, and abductions. None of it was talked about in too much detail.

RATING

I’m giving Never Let Go four out of five stars – I’m thankful to NetGalley for providing me with an ecopy to review.

While I didn't love this book, I did find it enjoyable. It wouldn't be a good fit for my school library, but for fans of Christian suspense, I would recommend this title, especially if the reader is particularly voracious.

I enjoyed Goddard’s new book, but at times felt a little stuck. Around the middle of the story action kicked into gear, which kept me reading until the end. Just wish it had been as intense from the beginning. More 3 1/2 stars.

Recently I have begun reading mystery books again. The main reason I read this was because it was a mystery. It was interesting to learn about forensic genealogists. I really felt for Willow as she deals with so many things -- the death of her grandfather and then other events (I won't share so I don't spoil the story). The story drew you in and it was one that I could not put down.

This was an excellent story that kept me reading past my bedtime. I enjoyed the suspense and intrigue with this story.

This is the first novel I have read by Elizabeth Goddard and it definitely won't be the last. Never let Go is the first in the Uncommon Justice series.

One of the most interesting parts of the story to me was the fact that Willow, the main character, was a forensic genealogist. I was not aware of such a career so I found that quite fascinating. After her grandfather dies, Willow takes on one of his cases which involved finding the missing child of a woman who was dying. Her dream was to meet the daughter who had gone missing from the hospital right after she was born twenty-one years ago. This case definitely had it's challenges and through a series of page-turning events, it became quite obvious someone did not want Willow to track down this missing person and was willing to do whatever it took to keep Willow from finding the answers she was looking for. In addition to the edge of your seat suspense, the story came with romance as well. Austin, Willow's ex boyfriend, is the person who ends up helping her search for the missing girl. Can they move past the past to have a future together and will they find the missing girl in time? You'll have to read to find out.

I was given a copy of this novel from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A book full of twist and turns.. A kiddnapping and so many twist and turns. A 21 year old cold-case investigation turns deadly in a quick hurry when Willow Anderson continues what her late grandpa JT started. Never Let Go is a fast paced page turner that will have you trying to read faster to see what is going to happen next. There is action , danger , suspense , and romance throughout the story. So hold on tight and get ready for the ride of your life as you are drawn into Never let go.The author keeps you guessing till the end. WOW what a story. Cant wait for book two.

Following the sudden death of her grandfather, forensic genealogist Willow Anderson continues his work on a cold case kidnapping that happened over 20 years ago. But when someone makes an attempt on her life, she knows that she is on the right track.



Former FBI agent, and Willow's Ex-Boyfriend Austin McKade offers his help. Austin must confront his past, if he's going to fight to win back the one who got away.



A fast paced read, with fantastic tension, strong characters lead this explosive read. I liked the intriguing and taunt plot, as well as the well done emotional element to this story.



Willow is determined to see this to the end, as this is the last case her grandfather was working on before his death. Her grandfather was a big part of her life, with a strong faith that inspired her daily. She isn't sure if she has the strength to follow in his footsteps as a forensic genealogist, and she tries to do what he would do and make him proud. She must use all of her wits to solve this case and make it out alive. I admired her perseverance and strong family and faith values.



Austin had a troubled childhood, and has always struggled to lay the past to rest. He is a loyal friend and is determined to help Willow, and be there for her this time. He's always kept a close guard on his heart with walls a mile high, he wants that to change and be someone that she can rely on.



A thrilling read, with compelling characters and a whirling plot, you don't know who to trust or where Willow and Austin can turn. It's pretty much non-stop action, but the strong character development is not neglected. There is strong faith, and a terrific plot that kept me guessing the whole way through and before I knew it--and way too soon I might add--the book was over. I was hanging on tight the whole time! There was a full cast of characters, and I couldn't help but love how the mystery brought them to Wyoming. This is the first book I've read by Elizabeth Goddard, and it won't be the last, I'm definitely won over as a new fan and can't wait for the rest of the series. Highly recommend this suspenseful adventure, with a compelling storyline and fantastic heroes!





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