The conclusion of the Annie Pederson trilogy is a suspenseful ride tying up all the loose ends from the previous 2 books. But some parts of the book felt darker and creepier then I want to read. I didn't read the first book but the second book did not give me the same vibe as this one. I know some people like this but it is not my style.

Rounded up from 2.5 stars.

I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The best book in the trilogy. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book--all opinions are my own.

Break of Day is the final installment in the Annie Pederson trilogy and is best read in series order as there are several threads that pick up from the earlier books.

I enjoyed reading Break of Day but there were times when I had to take a break just so I could get a breather. This book was intense!

If you've read the first books in the series, you'll enjoy seeing Jon and Annie’s romance blossom as their family got stronger.

It was good to finally get answers to questions from the earlier books as Annie narrowed down the players in the deadly game.

Readers of Break of Day will be reminded that life can be scary but we're not meant to live in fear.

I received an advanced reader's copy from the publisher through NetGalley; a positive review was not required.

Annie Pederson is a dedicated Ranger in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She is also a mother who fights for justice for her family and friends.
I saw this on NetGalley and asked for a copy not realizing it was the third book in the installment. For this reason, I don’t know that I fully understood all of the back story and felt a little disjointed at first. After reading this wonderful story I now know I will read the first two books to learn Annie’s complete story.
I love the writing style of Colleen Coble. She does a great job with adding enough suspense to the story to keep the reader fully engaged.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

Loved it!!! I would give the book 4.5 stars. The perfect ending to the Annie Pederson Series. With each book, the series got better and better. Sarah finally regrets all her terrible actions and realizes she wants to be part of Annie's life. Honestly, who could blame Sarah for what she did. Kidnapping is never the way to go, especially when it's your niece. Shouldn't Sarah have had intensive therapy for what she went through? She was kidnapped as a child, wouldn't the police or FBI be involved since she was also a missing child? I completely change my mind about her. There were so many twists and turns throughout the book. I never suspected who was behind all the "huntings." This person would have never been on my list as a possible murder suspect. It wasn't until he/she talked about Scout being reunited with his owner that I knew this person was a liar and shouldn't be trusted. If I ever got lost in the forest, I would want Annie with me. She's amazing and knows how to survive when grown men are hunting her down. Jon and Annie have a great relationship and I love the way they are together.

Definitely recommend the book. It was a great mystery/thriller. I love how the book focuses on Annie and Jon's relationship but also contains a mystery that needs to be solved. I'm sad that Jon and Annie's story is over but I can't wait for another series. Rock Harbor sounds like a beautiful place to live, despite so many people being killed or abducted. Look forward to reading more books by the author. Loved the cover of the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson--FICTION through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What a great ending to the last series by this author. I always enjoy her writing. Thanks for the advanced copy from the author and NetGalley. Looking forward to her next book.

Break of Day was an amazing conclusion of Colleen Coble's latest series. I loved every single book in the Annie Pederson series plus the setting is close to home for me so that made it even more enjoyable. Even though it was a great conclusion to Annie and Jon's story I wouldn't mind seeing more of them in the future.

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

Publication date: 4 July 2023

Break of Day (Annie Peterson #3)- Colleen Coble
I want to start by thanking the author, publishing company, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy of the book.
Special note to the author. Your books are beautifully written, and I love the detail you put into each character. I read the entire rock harbor series, and I loved it! I fell in love with each character and how relatable Bree is. I hope that there will be a continuation of that series. I’ve read a few books written by Colleen Coble. The detail Colleen goes into when writing is like no other I can vividly picture each scene. I’ve read a lot of books where there is a strong female police officer, the hero of the story. I would strongly recommend reading the rock harbor series before reading these books so you can get the full story of each character within these books.

Book Review-
This book is the third in the Annie Peterson Series and, sadly, the last. Annie is a park ranger in a small town in Michigan's upper peninsula. Annie has had several tragedies in her lifetime. Her sister Sarah was kidnapped as a child, and her husband and family were murdered. Annie never stopped looking for her sister every chance she got. Several years later, Her sister is found safe and has inserted herself back into her life through deceit. Annie is working on repairing her life after her husband passed away. Annie learns that her first love, Jon, is her daughter Kylie’s Father.

Annie’s world gets turned upside down when her sister Sarah kidnaps her daughter Kylie and then gets them both kidnapped by someone her sister believed she could trust.
This book focuses on the aftermath after Kylie and Sarah was found after the botched kidnapping. Things aren’t all they seem. Annie desperately tries to uncover the truth of their abduction. There was a recent string of murders among hikers in the UP. As Annie gets closer to discovering who the killers are, she and Sarah get kidnapped.

Overall I think this book was well-developed; the storyline was very captivating. There are a lot of details within this book. I’m
Sad, this is the final book in the series; however, I think the ending was perfect.

Review of eBook

Although she remains estranged from her long-lost sister, Sarah, Annie Pederson is concerned for Sarah’s safety when she learns that Glenn Hussert has escaped. As a result, Sarah must move into a hiding place.

But as a Law Enforcement Officer for the Park Service, Annie continues to investigate the disappearance of hikers in Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula woods. It’s an investigation destined to change everything for Annie.

As Annie becomes the hunted one, will the truth she’s discovered help solve the case?

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Third in the author’s Annie Pederson series [following “Edge of Dusk” and “Dark of Night”], “Break of Day” is the final book in the trilogy. Although part of a series, there is sufficient backstory for the narrative to work as a standalone. Filled with suspense, the unfolding narrative keeps readers on the edge of their seats as the tension builds.

There’s a strong sense of place in the telling of this tale; the characters are believable. There are, of course, secrets that cause upheaval when revealed, but readers will be kept guessing as the story plays out.

With all the expected characters in place, the narrative takes the reader back to Rock Harbor. But, as readers might well expect, getting to any kind of a happily ever after for any of the central characters will, in all probability, remain a particularly difficult feat.

With a hefty dose of forgiveness and reconciliation, readers will find much to appreciate in this final book as the story twists and turns as it heads toward a denouement that is sure to please readers.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from Thomas Nelson—FICTION, Thomas Nelson and NetGalley
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This is a mystery, a romance, a real thriller and one that really gets your attention and holds it throughout the entire book. Colleen is a master story teller and weaves a tale that is amazing. It is a crime story with a twist of family dynamics, trust issues and dangerous plots. It will have you spellbound all the way to the end. I read this book during a very difficult time in my life and it helped me get through very hard days. When I read the authors notes I really connected. This is my introduction to Colleen Coble as an author but I assure you that I will make it a point to go back to her other books and look forward to her future ones.

I wish to thank NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishers for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Return to the beloved town of Rock Harbor in the final installment of the Annie Pederson trilogy -- I'm sad to see this series come to a conclusion but it's been really fun to read!

Annie's life is finally getting straightened out - she's found love again, found her sister again, and again there are missing girls in the UP wilderness. In between fighting her in-law's for her daughter's custody, getting engaged and being an LEO - she's got a lot going on, but it was all wrapped up nicely in this book. The hunting club is super creepy and disturbing, but certainly kept me reading. I've really enjoyed this series!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

What a way to end a trilogy. The characters are fleshed out and shown growth through-out the series. To fully appreciate the inter-connections the reader should take each book in sequence. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for a great read! Colleen Coble doesn't let you down!

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Annie's life is coming together when she learns that her sister is in trouble. While looking into it, she has more questions. This book grabbed my attention from the start.

I have always enjoyed Colleen Coble's writing and Break of Day does not fail to keep me involved. When I saw that this was the last of three I was quick to grab the first two. Family dynamics can be truly difficult without the twist and turns that were involved here. Some parts were expected but others kept me guessing.
Thank You so much Net galley and Thomas Nelson for giving me this opportunity to spend time with Annie Pederson and her family.

This is the third book in the series and is a culmination of the previous books. If you haven’t read the other two I would suggest you read them before reading this to fully enjoy the story.

I have enjoyed the development of the characters and the relationships of the people I have read about throughout the series with Annie Pederson being the central character. She is not one to back away from danger and is the perfect person to see that justice is carried out. I was glad to see that she was able to put the past guilt and sadness behind her and she got a new beginning with those she loved.

This reminded me of the short story I’ve read where the quarry is not what you expect and the sport of hunting is taken to an intense level. If you enjoy suspenseful books where danger is around every corner this will be one that you will want to read.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not expected to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The last book in the Annie Pederson series was the most satisfying ending I could've ask for, the characters became more endearing with each book. Annie, Jon, Kylie and Sarah deserve an HEA. That doesn't mean getting there was without obstacles and at times you had to wonder who could they trust and would they survive. My favorite book of 2023!

Break of Day is the third book of the Annie Pederson series. To fully understand the characters I recommend you read the series in the order the books are written. At the beginning of this book Annie is estranged from her long lost sister Sarah. To understand why you need to read the previous books. Also other plot lines will be best understood if you read the previous books. I always jump at the chance to read a Colleen Coble novel. These books keep me up late at night wanting to finish and this one was did not disappoint. At one time toward the end I was wondering if characters I had grown attached to were going to get out alive. It was that suspenseful. Highly recommend for those who love romantic suspense novels and Coleen Coble.

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

Rock Harbor has become a place I enjoy getting back to each time I read one of the books in this series and this one was no exception. Everything tied together perfectly, all woven into a story of intrigue and healing. Colleen Coble has done it again. I highly recommend the whole series..
This book was provided to me at no cost by the publisher in exchange for my unbiased review. All thoughts, opinions, and recommendations are my own.

Break of Day is the third in a series by Colleen Coble, and wraps up a number of loose threads from the previous two books. If I had realized this before starting to read this book, I would have read the first two books first and strongly recommend this to future readers. It took me a while to get through the references to past events in the beginning of the book and understand current status of all of the characters. Once I did that, with the help of a quick review of the descriptions of books 1 and 2, the adventure unfolded at a great pace throughout the rest of the book.

A few spots in the book were a little difficult to keep straight, especially some abrupt jumps between scenes. I felt a little confused at times about sequence of events and the amount of time that passed during sections of the story. But all in all, I found this to be an enjoyable read and hard to put down until I reached the end.

I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This book is the last book in the Annie Pederson trilogy. I have to admit, I didn’t realize this when I began this book, so it took me a minute to feel “caught up” with the characters. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this book very much and found the story really drew me in. The characters were interesting and the plot had enough suspense and mystery to keep me invested throughout. I think I may need to read the two earlier books in the series now to make it complete! I liked the Annie Pederson character, she is a law enforcement ranger in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She is a strong character- a good investigator, a mother, who fights for her family and her friends. I give this book 4 stars out of 5.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.