What a great book, and what an ending! Carrington Reed finds herself at a hostage situation, brought in as a negotiator. Levi Ehrlich, a journalist, is also on the scene. After the end of the hostage situation, Carrington and Levi find themselves drawn into an investigation involving human trafficking, drug dealings, and family dynamics.

Carrington deals with a major health issue and tries to avoid getting emotionally involved with Levi. Their relationship develops and Carrington finds herself attracted to Levi. They face danger together as they try to resolve the situation.

I got so caught up with the story that I didn't pay attention to clues pointing to the antagonist. Turned out to be quite a surprise.

This intense romantic suspense will capture your interest the moment you open the book. DiAnn Mills successfully intertwines danger with romance as you instantly connect with her characters.
Carrington Reed, a hostage negotiator, finds herself in a threatening situation with a man holding several hostages, men, women, and children, at gunpoint and making demands. She tries compassion and reasoning techniques, but his disgruntled demeanor challenges her skills. A family man is hanging by a thread and putting his life at risk as snipers are called in on the scene.
Levi Ehrlich, journalist, is out for an exclusive on the story. Carrington agrees to allow him to go beyond police lines if he obeys her rules. Little did they know where the ultimate danger this stand-off would put them in the days ahead.
Levi is an intelligent man who is easy on the eyes. Carrington admires him, but she cannot get attached because of a secret that forces her to keep her distance.
I give this novel five stars.
The publisher provided me with a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. All comments are my own.

Twists and turns abounding, this new standalone novel by DiAnn Mills is a winner. Based on main characters Carrington (a hostage negotiator) and Levi (a journalist), the story requires the main characters to overcome their fears in order to get to their happy ever after.

The story itself was interesting as there was mystery to why the main plot event happened. As the book goes on, the characters back story adds texture to the story and makes for an interesting back story that you don't expect when you start the story.

Definitely buying for my library and recommending on. I receive complimentary books for various sources including, Netgalley, Authors, and other such sources. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received compensation.

I just finished Lethal Standoff and my mind is still reeling. There are so many twists and turns, secrets, and lies. Carrington and Levi never give up their search for the truth. The romantic suspense is off the charts. I highly recommend reading this book.

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Hostages are being held by the Kendrick brothers. Hostage negotiator Carrington Reed and investigative reporter Levi Ehrlich race to solve a crime before the hostages are killed. Levi was at odds with his parents over his Jewish religion. I had never heard of Messianic Jews so I was interested enough to look up what his parents were upset about. I would recommend this book to romantic suspense readers.

LETHAL STANDOFF by DIANN MILLS is not only an exciting suspense novel but it is also an in depth study of human nature as Carrington Reed, a hostage negotiator, and Levi Ehrlich, an investigative reporter, lay their lives on the line to not only intervene in a hostage situation, but also to go the extra mile in bringing healing to the Kendrix family by finding out the truth and finding justice for them. With Levi’s curiosity and Carrington’s compassion these two very brave “outliers” are well matched in their search for Timothy Kendrick’s murderer and the secrets that lie behind his death. As they work together will their growing friendship and similar goals turn into something more?…….
I really like Levi’s strong faith in Yeshua and the fact that he belongs to a Messianic church where the joy of the Lord and the strong message of salvation at the service she goes to affect Carrington whose faith in God has virtually disappeared.
I am not going to tell you any more as I do not want to spoil things for you.
There are many surprises and the nail-biting tension will keep you guessing right to the end.
I cannot recommend this well written, thrilling, suspense-filled novel strongly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.