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“Don’t keep Silent” starts off with a attention grabbing prologue. Rae is trying to find her sister-in-law. The story includes romance and a kidnapping. This exciting read will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to ending.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book.

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I didn't get time to read this one due to taking a degree. Also lockdown confused matters. Sorry not to have reviewed for you. I would look out for this one as it seems like I would enjoy the story.

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I have enjoyed Elizabeth Goddard’s series, Uncommon Justice. The third installment, Don't Keep Silent, does not disappoint. It is probably my favorite of the series. Even though it is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone.

Don’t Keep Silent has a long that I enjoy to read in a book. It has suspense filled mystery, page turning action and sweet romance. I thought it was a great read from start to finish.

I am giving Don’t Keep Silent a very well deserved five plus stars. I believe readers who enjoy romantic suspense. It is one not to be missed.

I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

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I have to start by saying, I have not read this author before. This book caught me on NetGalley by the cover. I loved it! I was on the edge of my seat through the book. It was exciting and I have not read the rest of the series but now I will have to go back and see what else this author has for me to read. I did very much enjoy this book. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*

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Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard

Investigative reporter, Rae Burke, will do anything to find her missing sister-in-law, even if it means facing Liam McKade, a man who almost lost his life saving hers.

This book is a mystery thriller and the third in this series. It concentrated on kidnapping and romance. The author took us on a long journey and chance many plot twists until the end. I recommend this book.



Thank you Net Galley for sending me an advanced reader’s copy for review.

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This book was an engrossing read — kept me coming back. The hero and heroine are thrown together in a race to find the heroine's sister-in-law. Only things are never so easy as they seem. These two have a history where Liam blames Rae for destroying his career and almost killing him. Now they have to trust each other, but it's not easy. Especially when the truth is very hard to find. A book with characters that kept me coming back for one more page.

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Title: Don’t Keep Silent

Author: Elizabeth Goddard

Ch: 64

Pg: 358

Series: Uncommon Justice

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 3.5

Publisher: Revell



Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard is the third and final book in the Uncommon Justice series. It focuses on the third McKade brother Liam and Rae Burke. And I have to say that even though it was still a good read it was my least favorite of the series.

It took me a while to read because even though I was enjoying it while I was reading it. I didn’t enjoy enough to want to pick it up as my first choice to read. I ended up finally finishing it in a day because I had finished everything else I had read.

The suspense and setting were awesome as were the secondary characters were awesome as was Liam the hero. But the heroine Rae drove me nuts m. But another than that it was still a nice wrap up to the series. I think other fans of the series will enjoy this one I just think I read it at the wrong time.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

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Another high-impact tale by Elizabeth Goddard.
Don't Keep Silent has the action and adventure I expect from a Romantic Suspense while also threading in the steady beat of romance.
Rae and Liam have a painful history that means they'd rather never see the other again, but circumstances force them to work together and the clock is counting down. Ransom stories always have that internal clock that is constantly pushing the story and makes my pulse tick faster.
I couldn't wait to discover how everything would wrap up in the end, even if things did seem a bit predictable.
Rae wants to prove herself as good a journalist as her father, and Liam needs to do everything in his power to protect. It's in his nature, and overcoming that basic instinct enough to learn where his true power lies kept me turning pages.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

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Don't Keep Silent is the third book in a series surrounding the McCabe brothers. Right from the start, you will be drawn in to the suspense and storyline. Main characters, Liam McCabe and Rae Burke are searching for Rae's missing sister-in-law. 

The storyline moves quickly and keeps you on your toes. It does revolve around human trafficking. But in my opinion, it was written well without being too detailed.  The characters are likable and relatable. 

Although it is a series, it can be read as a stand alone. If you are looking for a suspense that truly keeps you guessing, give Don't Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard a try.

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Don't Keep Silent
by Elizabeth Goddard


Revell
Christian
Pub Date 30 Jun 2020


I am reviewing a copy of Don’t Keep Me Silent Through Revell and Netgalley:





Rae Burke is an investigative reporter who is willing to do anything to find her missing sister in law, even if it means having to face Liam McKade, a man who almost lost his life saving hers.





Liam Mckade is a former DEA agent who thought he would be able to find peace at his ranch in Wyoming but he no longer feels at home anywhere. When the reporter who blew his cover on an important investigation comes back into his life he is less than thrilled. But Rae’s investigative skills have led her in the right direction, and directly into danger so Liam has no choice but to protect her.






As the danger becomes more intense , the path they were both trying to avoid catches up with them, along with the feelings they had for one another.






Once again Elizabeth Goddard weaves together a powerful and suspenseful novel that drags you in and doesn’t let you go.






I give Don’t Keep Silent five out of five stars!





Happy Reading!

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Almost the last person for DEA agent Liam wants to see in his hometown is Rae. She is the woman that blew his cover, risked his life and broke his heart. Investigative reporter Rae wants Liam to know that she wasn't using him and that she needs his help finding her missing sister-in-law. At first Liam refuses to help, but he knows that Rae's impulsive behavior will get her in danger again. I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgallery. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. This book is as engaging and suspenseful as the other books in the series. I didn't like Rae's impulsive behavior which put her on the edge of danger. I believe that she should have matured after putting Liam and herself in danger previously. Also, while Liam's caring was evident, it was harder to see Rae's caring for Liam. Overall, this is an exciting read and I look forward to more books by this author.

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This third book in the Uncommon Justice series was my favourite. I really enjoyed the character of Rae. The suspense starts off intense right away, and this is a story you won't want to put down. The plot is quite convoluted and seems to be headed in many different directions, and it takes a skilled pen to weave it all together so wonderfully in the end. Well done!

Sometimes the romance and attraction can take center stage in this genre and overpower the suspense and action but I found this to be a great blend of both. I have to say all three of these books lived up to their exciting and intriguing titles!

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.

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(2.5 / 5)

Investigative reporter Rae Burke's sister-in-law has a secretive and troubled past, so when she disappears, Rae knows it won't be easy to track her down. However, with the help of former DEA agent Liam McKade, with whom Rae once had a relationship, Rae refuses to give up. Though they are both professionals, it still won't be easy to put their past behind them, especially since Rae once ruined Liam's career and almost got him killed. Can they battle bad guys, nature, and their own issues to find Zoey?

This was yet another time when I can't help but wonder if I read a different book than everyone else. Maybe I'm just far more particular. But while I liked the setting and appreciated some of the characters, overall I had a lot of trouble with this story, especially in the plot and writing style.

I don't know how to explain it, exactly, but many times, it felt like the author had an outline of things she wanted to have happen in a scene and just sort of threw them together. One paragraph would have 2-3 different, unrelated topics in it, lacking any kind of transition. Conversations didn't make sense half the time, either because the characters sometimes seemed like they were not having the same conversation as each other, or because the dialog was stilted in general.

As the mystery unfolded, I tried to get involved. The plot itself was decent for most of the story, but the revelations at the end were convoluted and nothing you wouldn't expect from the set-up. There were some incredible coincidences that I think the author tried to give good reason for, but they fell flat for me, most likely due to how complicated things got. It didn't help that I felt like I was missing half the story. I know this is book 3 in a series, and I do wish I'd read the first 2 before diving into this one, but I'm pretty sure that the parts related to Rae & Liam's history weren't in a previous book. I would have liked more explanation there.

The author's attempts at suspense fell flat, usually because information seemed to be given sorely out of order. Rae convinces Zoey's mom that she's able to help, so Zoey's mom opens up to her...but then only after being pressed for more info does she mention that the primary suspect has recently been announced dead?! This is just one example of strange or contradictory situations I noted throughout the book.

The book is billed as Christian, but it's barely that. The main characters give silent, single-sentence prayers every once in a while, pleading with God for other characters to be all right, but that's about the extent of it. I have no idea what either of them believe, or if they actually trust the God they're seeking help from.

I really don't like writing reviews like this, and I certainly wish I'd enjoyed the book more. Based on other reviews, I think it's safe to say that if you're interested in this type of book, you should still check it out. Though I'd strongly recommend starting with book 1, as there are things about Liam's family that are mentioned in this book with no context, and the other two books are about his brothers.

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This was the first book I've read by Elizabeth Goddard. Don't Keep Silent is of the Christian suspense genre and there's kidnapping and human trafficking taking place so it's a little different from what I normally read. I enjoyed the story and romance between Rae and Liam who knew each other previously though and I had fun looking for clues along the way as they searched for Rae's kidnapped sister in law. I definitely feel the need to go back and read the first two books of this series!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

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Rae Burke is on a mission to help her brother Alan find his wife Zoey, and she needs to go to Wyoming, where Liam is, the man who’s cover she had blown. Liam is trying to figure out where his life is going to go now. They both start working Zoey’s case and find themselves under scrutiny from someone. We meet Brad, Devon, Sam, Ivan, Marcus, and Enzo, as well as seeing some familiar names from the first 2 books in this series. Another page turning story that will leave you wondering how these two are going to find answers and stay out of trouble. Many twists and turns take you on a ride, right up until the end of this wonderful story and series.
A complimentary copy was provided by Revell via NetGalley. A review was not requires and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This is the third book in the McCabe brothers series by Elizabeth Goddard. This book follows the third brother Liam. Liam is helping Rae Burke search for her sister in law who is suddenly missing under suspicious circumstances.

The author knows how to pull you in immediately and leave you on the edge of your seat until you find you are at the end of the book.

I have really enjoyed this series, however they could certainly be read as stand alone novels.

Thank you netgalley for the advance copy of this book. The review is mine. I

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If you want to read a suspense-filled story that kicks into high gear from the very first paragraph and never lets up until the end, this is the book for you.

And wow, what a story it is! I love reading books like this where I can’t at any point in the story quite figure out what’s coming next, and this one has a huge plot twist that I never saw coming. It always helps, too, when you like the main characters and I really liked Rae and Liam. Although this book does have a romance between them, their story is secondary to the suspense. The race to save Zoey leads to complications Rae never expected, and that’s when the action kicks up into another level. It’s always a pleasure to read a Christian suspense story that’s clean and well-written. There’s a reason Elizabeth Goddard’s books have sold over a million copies, and this book clearly shows why she’s such a popular author.

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Don't Keep Silent is the third and final installment in this series. While that may be so for the previous two books, these novels can generally stand alone--aside from the connections between the McKade brothers: Liam, Heath, and Austin.

I thought Don't Keep Silent would keep the same, steady pace and mystery as the first book, Never Let Go. However, I was sorely disappointed. I recognize that this is the third book in a trilogy where everything about the other two characters has been discovered already, but there's then absolutely nothing to get invested in with Liam.

The beginning of the novel doesn't really set up like the other ones with intrigue and suspense. The mystery of what happened to the McKades' father is solved within the first few chapters--and while it has been something that has run overhead for the past few novels, that note of finality introduced here creates a weird tone for the rest of the novel. Furthermore, because Austin and Heath are now in relationships and we're seeing them from the outside, the only logical conclusion is that Liam must also end the novel with a girl at his side--and because there's only one in the whole novel, that girl must be Rae.

The rest of the plot doesn't really add up for me too. WIthout spoiling, there's some plot twists as we start getting closer to the end and they really didn't add up the way they should have. Usually, you should be able to guess some parts of the final reveal, but all of it just came off as very far-fetched and rushed.

The character development is okay with Rae and Liam. Not nearly as strong as Austin and Willow and Heath and Harper, but decent. It was enough to carry the book to the close, but I can't imagine them going any further after that.

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This is a good clean religious romantic suspense that I can recommend to my customers who do not like sex in a book. It seems like human trafficking has been in a lot of books that I have been reading lately and It is not my favorite story line. The book was fast paced and there were so many characters it was hard to figure out who did it.

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I recently received a copy of this book from its publisher in exchange for my reviewing it, for which I am incredibly grateful. This made me read the whole "Uncommon Justice" trilogy, in order, and I really enjoyed it! These books are so packed full of suspense and intrigue, from beginning to end! They were a great escape from reality and I had a difficult time putting them down!

"Don't Keep Silent" caused me a bit of anxiety with the kinds of criminals and crimes it contains, the human trafficking aspect in particular, however I really appreciate that the author didn't go into great detail with these crimes, but gave just enough information to set the tone and keep you on edge, anticipating what might happen next. Like the rest of the books in this series, this book has small and big mysteries that are solved with clues here and there throughout the book with excellent pacing.

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