This is a Christian Christmas Romance Suspense, and this is the 4th book in the Protected Identities series. This book is more about the Suspense/Action then the romance part. The romance parts are clean. This is the first book in this series that I have read, but I will have to look into the other ones, but I would say you can read this book as a standalone book. The suspense part is Witness Conspiracy/Canada Police. I found the suspense part well done, and this book was fast pace which made you want to keep reading. This is a short quick read. I guess few parts of the twists and turns in this book. I really loved the ending. This book was everything I wanted from this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Love Inspired Suspense) or author (Maggie K. Black) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

A Great romantic suspense that was a quick read. That I enjoyed more that I thought I would. I also loved the fact that the suspense remained until the last page.

Enjoyed reading Liam’s story. Intrigue and just enough romance is what this series give the readers. Can’t wait for the next book.

I just couldn't stop reading this book !!
It held me to the very last page. And I was very surprised by who actually invented the code breaker !!

This is another amazing Christian mystery/suspense story from Love Inspired. Maggie Black has given us an intense, exciting story that has so many twists and turns it kept me reading and turning the pages quickly. There were elements of this story that seemed as if it could be happening now in real life, especially the cyber crimes aspect of the story. These characters were compelling and it was interesting following Liam and Kelly’s story. This is not a long book, but the plot felt complete and the ending was not rushed. I love Maggie Black’s writing style, and look forward to reading another of her books in the future.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Christmas Witness Cospiracy is a suspense novel with deep Christian roots. A band of hackers has to be stopped if Canada's entire power grid is not to suffer. There are some aspects of clean romance but the main plot is stopping the hackers.

Maggie K. Black is a new author to me and I liked her writing style and the suspense in this quick novel.

Thanks to Maggie K. Black and Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

4 stars

Who are Kelly and Liam? Where are they? What are their professions? Who is Bill Leckie? Oh goodness, when the bad meets the good, things hit the fan and leave folks up the proverbial creek without a paddle or canoe!!! The suspense in this romance was intense! Kidnappings, attempted kidnappings, baby, daughter, attempted murder, hackers, and more keep this book flowing! Enjoy the read!

Christmas Witness Conspiracy by Maggie Black is book 4 in the Protected Identity series. Each book has been about people in the witness protection program. This is Liam‘s story. Twenty-two years ago he had fallen for a witness but what he didn’t know is that she was pregnant and gave their baby up for adoption.

As he and Kelly try to protect their daughter and granddaughter, they realize they still have feelings for each other. And they start trying to unravel what happened 22 years ago.

The story was action packed as they try to capture the Imposters. The author did an amazing job with the action and adding in details that are interesting.

I highly recommend if you like action packed stories with mature adults leading the story and action.

Sexual content - previous sexual encounter, kissing,
Violence - action packed but no disturbing violence, kidnapping, tied up, threatened,

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Liam is tracking a hacker when low and behold its a women from his past. Now theres a issue of criminals shaking things up, kidnapping, and mistaken identities. As they run for their lives with a grandchild in tow these two need to find their daughter and figure out who is after them.

From the moment this book starts there is non-stop with so much going and I loved going on for the ride. There is so much to process with wondering what was going on with misinformation, confusion, and the people taking over the boat made what was going on a super stressful situation. Then there was the kidnapping and Liam finding out that not only is he a father after all these years but a grandfather and now he gotta keep the women he's been in love with for a long time and the granddaughter her didnt know about safe as they run for their life. I loved that there was so much going on that it kept me as a reader on my toes wondering what's going to happen next because these two just cant get a break. Overall I really enjoyed this book.

A fast paced family affair, I loved how this book brought in multiple generations as well as featured a couple who were a little older than your average spring chickens featured in most romances these days.

This was a highly engaging and enjoyable read, with great characters who had strong faith and great interaction. I loved how Liam bonds quickly with little Pip, and how this case gives him a second chance at love.

This book has a lot going on with surprised and twists all along the way. I loved how this book takes a unique approach, and does an excellent job of delivering great twists. Highly entertaining!


I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

It has been a very long time since I’ve read a “wholesome/clean romance”, I’ve read some stories where the sexy times were implied but kept off the pages more recently. This story didn’t have any of that going on but it did have two people that cared deeply for one another and they both held a deep faith in the Lord because when either was in trouble or feeling scared they sent to a silent prayer with the hopes of it being answered.

In this fourth book of the Protected Identities Series by Maggie Black we have Detective Liam Bearsmith who comes face to face with his past and twenty+ years of secrets are uncovered. Not only that but Liam must protect the woman he loved, and the family he never knew about from "The Impostors" that are looking to kidnap them.

I enjoyed all of the action in this story, there was a lot going on and it definitely held my interest. This is the first book in this Christian romantic suspense Series that I have read but I plan on checking out the previous books. If you enjoy Romantic Suspense, Christian Romances, or Second-Chance Romances I would recommend this book to you.

Happy Reading!!!

Although this is the fourth book in the series, I read it as a standalone and understood the plot and was able to catch up quickly on who the characters were and the roles that they played. Taking place both in the U.S. and Canada, the basic tale is one of a RCMP detective, Liam Bearsmith, who had fallen in love with a witness in protection two decades previously and now sees her, follows her and the action really begins. It seems that Kelly and Liam have a daughter named Hannah who is married to a computer hacker names Renner. The plot got very unbelievable at times, with a gang called the Imposters determined to capture Renner and get a master key that he had discovered. The cutest character, by far, was the infant named Pip who is Hannah and Renner’s daughter, and thus Liam’s granddaughter whom he has just met. There are numerous other characters, members of Liam’s team, who jump into action to assist him. Again, many of the scenes during rescues and hostage-taking were far-fetched, but they were still entertaining. It was a fast-paced Christian romantic suspense with plenty of action to go along with the tons of characters. I I didn’t even try to keep the characters straight; I just kept reading to find out the ending. I knew that it would all be okay, but I didn’t know how that was going to be possible since one character would get out of trouble and another would fall into a trap. I liked the settings, rural and very Canadian wilderness like. Fans of clean romantic suspense who enjoy constant action will enjoy this book.
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This is an action packed, Christian, second chance romance and suspense story with plenty of surprises along the way!

Twenty- two years ago Liam Bearsmith was a law enforcement officer responsible for protecting Kelly Marshall. As he helped keep her safe, the two fell in love and planned to marry. However, he was then sent on an extended investigation and what he then discovered prevented him seeking her out again, though he always kept an eye on what was happening in her life. Imagine his shock when the hacker he’s following turns out to be her – four years after her witness protection file said she and her family had died. She is adamant that she is being framed and as more lies are uncovered, there are other secrets to be revealed but there’s no chance of building on their growing mutual love until the criminals who are after them both are thwarted. Can they keep their faith and stay safe? Just who can they trust?

This is a real page turner, with danger, double-dealing, deceit, secrets and so much more. As Liam discovers what really happened to her all those years ago and she discovers why he never acknowledged her letters, will the two have a fresh chance at having a HEA together? Meanwhile they and others close to them are in danger from a huge group of cyberterrorists. Only be protecting each other and working together can they help save each other and many others but it is a race against time and unknown enemies as records are falsified, accusations are made and terrorists will do everything they can to access a special hacking device, including kidnapping and more.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who enjoys ‘clean’ inspirational romantic suspense. Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for my copy of this book which I have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed.

This is the 4th book in the Protected Identities series. I have not read the previous books but had no problem reading this.
Main characters are Kelly and Liam. They had known each other years ago and had a falling out. Circumstances arise where they they met once again. This meeting is full of surprises and danger.
There is lots going on from gun fights to healing relationships to kidnapping to romance.
This is a Christian fiction romance that will warm your heart. Get ready for suspense and mystery with romance thrown in.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and review this book for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are my own.

Detective Liam Bearsmith is hot on the trail to a tracker. He is beside himself when he discovers that she is none other than the only woman who ever claimed his heart. Now he has to arrest her, but first he has to keep her alive, as there are bad guys at every turn trying to kill her. Her name is Kelly Marshall and they haven't seen each other in over two decades.

Not only are Liam and Kelly connected due to a crime that has taken place, they have a family connection that Liam was previously unaware of. She claims innocence, so just maybe Liam can save Kelly's life, and clear her name at the same time.

What an excellent story! As a Christian fiction romance, faith is part of the story, and that always a plus for me. However, there is a lot of suspense, especially when it comes to trying to stop a group of hackers before major damage is done in Canada. Then, the second chance romance between Liam and Kelly. As far as the suspense is concerned, the book is chock full. The intensity never lets up for one moment in this book, all while Liam and Kelly work together to repair the chasm that is between them.

Christmas Witness Conspiracy is the thrilling fourth book in the Protected Identities series. I hadn't read the previous books, and this book did quite well as a standalone. I did see several characters mentioned who were no doubt part of previous stories, so for those who enjoy the continuity they will enjoy those appearances.

Many thanks to Love Inspired Suspense and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

"Christmas Witness Conspiracy" is a Christian romantic suspense novel. It's the fourth in a series, but you can understand this book without reading the previous ones.

A mob of discontented hackers threaten to bring down the power grid throughout Canada if they aren't given a hacking device that they think a man created. The man is presumed dead, but his wife might still have the device. Liam has tracked down a hacker that they know protected this woman before, and he's surprised to discover that it's a woman that he put in Witness Protection after he proposed marriage to her many years ago. She tells him that he has a daughter and granddaughter, and their daughter is the one targeted by the hackers. He pushes her to bring them in for law enforcement to protect. She explains that they refused to when she urged it and that their daughter and granddaughter are headed to another country to start a new life. Kelly's determined to go with them. Only their plans go wrong, and Liam and Kelly must do their best to protect their children.

The main characters were interesting and resourceful, though initially their different goals got in the way of their working well together. The suspense came from the bad guys attacking them and kidnapping their daughter and the mystery of why law enforcement suddenly is determined to arrest Liam. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this exciting novel.