Break of Day is the final book in the Annie Pederson series and is a great ending, solving some mysteries and tying up loose ends. This has been a nice visit back to Rock Harbor seeing old friends and meeting new ones. LEO Ranger Annie Pederson has been working with the sheriff to solve murders and cases of missing tourists in the wilderness of the area that appear to the work of a group. When Annie is the target of these people, things get tense just as she and Jon are working on their future. This story is suspenseful with danger and action that kept me on the edge of my seat near the end. Yikes! It is also a story of forgiveness, healing, love, and sweet new beginnings. Highly recommended. It is best to read the series in order as it builds on each other.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts and opinions.

Wow! Get ready for a non-stop, action-filled, romantic suspense ride! Enjoyed this thrilling conclusion to the Annie Pederson series. Break of Day starts right off where Dark of Night left off. Annie and Jon are finally headed to their happily ever after with an engagement in sight and what looks like a possible reconciliation with her long lost sister Sarah.

But the road to happiness is never smooth as Annie’s discovery of Jon being her child’s biological father continues to upend her and her daughter’s world. There’s also a group of hunters on the loose whose quarry aren’t animals. As other hikers disappear, and Sarah’s life is put in danger by the escape of the man she can testify against, Annie must use all her wits and dogged persistence to protect her sister and find the killers.

There’s never a dull moment in this book. I’ve really enjoyed Annie as the main character of this series. She’s smart, strong, and a force to be reckoned with. She and Jon are a wonderful match and it’s touch and go as to whether an engagement and wedding will actually happen for them. Kylie is still antagonistic towards Jon, but she’s getting better. For most of this book, she stays with Bree and we get to see more of the romance between Jon and Annie.

The mystery of the missing hikers is finally solved. The head of the group of hunters was a bit of a surprise. Without giving too much away, the plot reminded me of an old story called The Most Dangerous Game. It’s a nail-biter as Annie turns the tables on the hunters and goes from being their prey to being the hunter. The non-stop action really kept me on the edge of my seat.

I loved the way things were resolved and how faith was subtly woven throughout. The author definitely wrapped up the series with a great big bow on top, and I was sad to see it end. I’m hoping we might get glimpses of Annie in future books. I recommend reading the previous books in the series before reading this one or you’ll be completely lost. Highly recommend this series to inspirational romantic suspense fans. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily given. 4 to 4 1/2 stars

Once again there is a mystery to be solved in Rock Harbor. This installment in the series starts right where the previous book left off (Dark of Night), so, it definitely helps to read books 1 and 2 first. However, the author gives you enough background to understand the character dynamics, which are very important to this story. This was another fabulous, fast-paced, tightly plotted thriller with twists and turns.

Annie Pederson has had a lot of tragedy in her life, but it seems as though she can finally be happy with the direction of her life. Jon Dunston (the biological father of her daughter) is back in her life, and their romance is building day by day. Jon is breaking through the barriers with Kylie (their daughter). Unfortunately there newfound joyful life is about to be disrupted once again when a prisoner, who poses a threat to Annie, has escaped. Hikers are also still disappearing at an alarming rate and no one seems to know what is going on.

This is a suspense-filled mystery which ties up this series with a nice, neat bow. You will get a lot of answers to things we learned in previous books. Colleen Coble is an ultra talented author who knows how to make her characters come alive. Annie Pederson is one of my favorite fictional characters. She has been dealt a raw deal with some of the things that have happened in her life, but she is tenacious and leans on her faith to get through the hard times. She is a strong female character who will entertain you as she outwits those who mean to do harm. She is also fearless and is a natural born protector. This book is teeming with rich characters and heart-stirring tension that rises with each turn of the page. You will be biting your nails by the end.

You will be burning the midnight oil to finish this one. I highly recommend that you that start at book #1 and move forward. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Good series. I think they each were better than the previous one. Creepy mystery, but exciting, page-turning adventure. Not necessary to read the other two prior to this one as it does stand alone quite well. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Break of Day is the third book in the Annie Pederson series. I have been lucky enough to have been able to read all three of these as ARC's. This can be a stand-alone read, but I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had only read the last one. It wraps up all the previous threads that were hanging even if you didn't realize that they were hanging. Books two and three pick up shortly after where the previous one leaves off. None of them are cliff hangers (which I can't stand) but the story just doesn't end because there is more story to tell with each book. It is an exciting and intense action-packed drama that keeps building until the very end.

Annie is a law enforcement officer with the park service. She has a good working relationship with the sheriff's office. Her relationship with Jon Dunston is going well. Kylie is working on accepting Jon as her biological father and Annie's sister Sarah is still shaky as they try to move on from the past. However, when a man escapes custody and Sarah’s safety is in jeopardy, but she will not be the only one in danger as the story barrels to the conclusion.

I really liked this series as I got to know and enjoy Colleen Coble's writing style. I look forward to reading many more by this author.

Break of Day by Colleen Coble is the final installment of the Annie Pederson series. I am a longtime fan of this author and have been for some time. What sets her writing apart from others is the consistent quality of her novels. They never cease to amaze me in the variety yet high quality of romantic suspense. This final Annie Pederson novel was one of my favorite books yet. The conclusion to this series was high stakes and never let me go. I read it in one day because I literally could not put it down. Annie's world is more complicated than ever and all that she loves is at risk. This is truly an amazing thriller. I highly recommend it. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

This book took off like a bang from page one. It’s fast paced and full of surprises. I like Annie, she’s strong and resourceful. I’ve enjoyed this series and will miss it.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy

** “I’m not living my life in fear. When it’s my time, nothing I do will change what God has set in his Book of Life. How many times does the Bible say, ‘Fear not’? Enough times that we know God doesn’t want us to cower in our homes. … I want to model courage, not cowardice.” **

Colleen Coble wraps up her incredible Annie Pederson series with “Break of Day,” a story of second chances and the power of love.

Picking up immediately after the series’ second installment, Annie is searching for Glenn Hussert, the man who has escaped from the hospital and is wanted for kidnapping two women, including her sister Sarah.

But when more women go missing, including Sarah again, Annie is more deeply drawn into the hideous case. With the help of her boyfriend Jon, the newly realized father of her daughter Kylie, they work to find Sarah and to determine who is behind these horrific events.

Coble yet again does a great job of developing a heart-pounding plot filled with twists and turns, as well as characters that are flawed and relatable. She also fills “Break of Day” with several great themes, like don’t live in fear; we need to trust in God when we are worried; finding compassion and forgiveness, especially for those who have hurt you; and there is always room for more love in our lives.

“Break of Day” should definitely not be read as a standalone, as the story will be hard to follow without reading the first two: “Edge of Dusk” and “Dark of Night.” Fans of authors like Irene Hannon, Terri Blockstock and Lynette Eason will love this story.

Five stars out of five.

Thomas Nelson provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.

I enjoyed the thrilling conclusion to this series. When Annie hears Glenn escaped from the hospital with the aid of two men, she is concerned about her sister Sarah's safety, but is not ready to trust her. Annie finds a safe place for her and start looking for the men who took Glenn. When Annie discovers Sarah is missing, she and Jon go searching for her with Jon at her side. Now Annie is being hunted. I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. There are so many things I love about this series. I love how in this book Jon becomes a true partner to Annie. I also love seeing the change in Sarah's and Annie's relationship as they work through remorse and forgiveness. There is mystery, suspense, love, romance, faith, and a very suspenseful ending.

Annie is relieved that her sister and Michelle have been rescued from their kidnappers, but now she has to both keep them safe from future threats and find out who was responsible for their ordeal. But in saving them both, she's put herself in the crosshairs of the mysterious kidnapper - who is probably also responsible for her many missing person cases. She still struggles with Sarah's betrayal of her, but she can't abandon her sister - and when things go wrong, she begins to fear she's left reconciliation too late. Who is the man behind all their troubles? And can she keep them all safe from their deadly enemy, or are her life with Jon and her relationship with Sarah doomed before they've truly begun?

A great end to the series, this story combines the ups and downs of Annie's somewhat troubled road to romance with a background of mystery that has periods of great suspense. The idea of capturing people and dragging them off into the wilderness to be hunted is horrible, so it was great to see the culprits finally get their comeuppance - none too soon. Better still, it was lovely to see Annie finally able to settle down to enjoy her new life with Jon and Kylie. This series is best read together and in order, because the underlying mystery continues over the three books, as does Annie and Jon's romance. The book does a good job of providing the background if you haven't read the previous books or haven't read them recently, but it's probably still best read as a series. The very satisfying ending to both aspects is worth it! Recommended.

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

Such an amazing character driven story with LEO Annie Pederson who is still dealing with the aftermath and consequences of her sister Sarah’s return. Also, Annie and Jon are worried about the notification that must be made to their daughter’s grandparents. When a man escapes from prison, there is fear for Sarah’s safety and she relocates to one of the islands. While searching for the missing criminal, Annie slowly learns who may have helped him escape. Annie leaves for the island when she realizes that is where the men could be hiding. Sarah has been found by the men and must run for her life. The true horror of what is taking place on the island and who is involved will shock Annie, but she won’t give up…she is fighting for her life, for Sarah’s life and for the life she has planned with Jon and their daughter. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

Excitement, evil antagonists, action, and romance are a few of the items that stand out in Break of Day by Colleen Coble. This is the third and final book in the Annie Pederson romantic suspense series with a Christian fiction tone set in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in and around the village of Rock Harbor.

Annie is a law enforcement officer with the park service who works closely with the local sheriff’s office. Her relationship is going well with Jon Dunston, the love of her life and the biological father of her daughter, Kylie. Her relationship with her sister Sarah is still shaky. However, when a man escapes custody and Sarah’s safety is up in the air, Annie’s professional and personal lives collide. This happens while her investigation into missing hikers is not going well.

The author does a great job of characterization. Annie is likeable with grit, persistence, compassion, and determination. However, she hates to ask for help from others. Jon is an orthopedic surgeon who is strong and kind. However, he deeply hurt Annie when they were younger. Kylie played a much smaller role in this novel. Many of the other characters have depth and either put readers on guard or drew them deeper into their lives. The characters feel authentic and have believable relationships despite some of them being quite disturbing. There are a lot of characters in the story, so it helps to have read the previous books. That way, the number of new characters is significantly less.

As usual there are multiple professional and personal threads woven seamlessly throughout the story. This gritty and intriguing story is filled with action, suspense, and violence as well as some sweet romantic moments. It has several layers, and is dark at times. It’s is a terrific ending to the trilogy. The world-building is excellent. From the woods to the small town to Lake Superior, readers are enveloped in the atmosphere of the Upper Peninsula. The pacing is fast throughout the book and the plot is twisty. Themes include romance, murder, fear, faith, disappearances, actions having consequences, forgiveness, family drama, trust, and much more.

Overall, I loved the tension and the intensity of the story. It was engaging, atmospheric, and suspenseful with some chilling scenes. It did a great job of keeping me hooked and having compassion for the characters through their struggles. Those who enjoy gritty romantic suspense novels will likely enjoy this trilogy. I recommend reading them in order. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.

Thomas Nelson—FICTION and Colleen Coble provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for July 04, 2023. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.

Break of Day
Colleen Coble
July 04, 2023


We return to Rock Harbor in the upper peninsula of Michigan for the 3rd book in the Annie Pederson series. She is working with the police patrolling the lake when she decides to stop in on Tremolo Island to visit with Anu, who’d had ovarian cancer surgery. Lunch was about ready and Max insisted on her joining them while they visited. Annie wasn’t fond of the island. It was there that she lost her sister Sarah when she was 3 years old. The mystery had yet to be solved but she had come back 20 plus years later. Annie was still at odds with her after Sarah had taken her niece, Kylie and held her captive.
While dining, Annie received a call from her boss, Mason. He needed her to visit a small island close to Tremolo to look for a missing teen who had left her campsite that day to paddle out to visit this mysterious isle. Despite her knowledge of the canoe - it seemed to have its own mind that day. The lake was rough with wild waves splashing into the boat leaving water around her and Scout, her dog. Upon her arrival she managed to get out and regain her feet on land. It wasn’t long however that 2 masked men grabbed her and threw her onboard their large boat, powering off.
Break of Day will be published by Thomas Nelson of HarperCollins Christian Publishing on July 4, 2023. I appreciate their allowing me to read and review Coble’s latest novel via NetGalley. Her series are always exciting and delightful to read. She has a superb sense of adventure in her writing. Her characters keep the reader advised from book to book regarding the families in her plots. Each new novel is full of suspense and peril. Her fans are anxiously awaiting this new publication. Do Enjoy!

Break of Day, by Colleen Coble, is the third book in the Annie Pederson. While this is part of a series that should be read in order, the story does give background information for a good stand alone story as well. It is well written and filled with suspense. This is a story of rebuilding broken relationships. The main characters are great people who work together to keep Annie safe.

I’ve enjoyed reading this series and this story was a great addition. It was nice to see how close Annie and Jon have gotten. And how supportive his father is. It is easy to see how Annie’s daughter and late husband’s parents feel about the situation. When put in danger, Annie and her sister work together to survive.

I voluntarily received a copy of this book, this is my honest review.

Great finale to the Annie Pederson series! Annie and Jon seem to be headed to their happy ever after, but life just keeps getting in the way. Since I had read the first two books in this series, as well as other Coble novels with the secondary characters, I knew what was happening. I can easily imagine confusion, though, if a reader picks up this one without previous knowledge of earlier events. Maybe, a cast of characters provided at the beginning would be helpful? Annie is a great heroine and her survival skills are incredible! Thanks for writing a story with such a strong woman.

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

Perfect ending to this wonderful series. Annie and Jon seemed to have suffered so much to get to were the story leaves them.

Well written with great characters - truly a must read series.

Annie Pederson, single mom and Park law enforcement officer thinks she can see the light at the end of a very long tunnel. Personal tragedy has haunted her for decades—first with the disappearance of her younger sister, Sarah, then the tragic deaths of her parents and husband.

When Jon reenters her life (you can read about it in book one of the trilogy), Annie’s daughter, Kylie, seems to hate him. When Annie discovers Jon is Kylie’s biological daughter, she struggles to know how to break the news to everyone in her life. Even worse, Kylie seems to hate Jon. But things have taken a turn for the better. Jon and Kylie have established a friendship, and Annie’s caseload lets up after she captures a violent criminal in the trilogy's second book.

When the man she captured escapes custody, Annie fears for her sister Sarah’s life. She’ll do anything to protect her family. But she has no idea the safe harbor she found for Sarah isn’t safe at all. When Annie becomes the target of a hunt, she’ll have to use all her skills and intuition to keep the killers at bay until Jon can bring help.

What I Loved About This Book

Coble finishes out the Annie Pederson trilogy with mind-bending twists and turns as Annie discovers the shocking answer to the disappearances of hikers and park visitors. Readers who deal with blended families will appreciate Annie and Jon’s struggle to figure out relationships with extended families. The storyline between Annie and Sarah highlights the difference grace can make in our lives—both when we accept it and when we extend it to others.

Cara Putman and Elizabeth Goddard fans will enjoy Break of Day and the other two books in the trilogy.

This is the third in this series so I highly recommend reading the other two first. Loved LEO Annie Pedersen and her grit and determination. There are lots of characters and side stories that make the book challenging. Even though, I'd read the previous books, it was hard to keep some things straight. A list of characters with a short description would be helpful. A satisfying conclusion to a complex mystery.

This is the third in a trilogy that continues the story of the inhabitants of Rock Harbor.

LEO, Annie is finally ready to settle down and get her happily ever after but there are some hurdles she and her fiancee must get through before that can happen. I enjoyed the original Rock Harbor story with Bree and her rescue dog Samson better and the first book in this trilogy was my favorite but there were still things I enjoyed about this one.

I liked the complicated relationship story arc with Annie and her long lost sister and I adored the character of Anu. I also love stories that include rescue dogs!
I appreciated the themes of forgiveness, fear and faith.
I really enjoyed the beginning of the main relationship and how it unfolded and the complications that arose in the first two books and it was satisfying to see its conclusion.

If you are looking for a quick, clean romantic suspense read with a good dose of faith throughout then you may enjoy this series by Colleen Coble.


Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read it in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Break of Day is the final book in the Annie Pederson series and boy did the author end it with a bang! I enjoyed this series very much and I loved how it all came together in the end. I had no idea who the bad guy was and I was totally surprised. I was hanging on the edge of my seat throughout the novel and I stayed up late to finish it. I truly recommend it to all romantic suspense lovers who love happily ever afters and a message of hope.
*I was given a copy of this book by Thomas Nelson and this is my honest opinion.