If you are looking for a badass female character, then Target Acquired by Lynette Eason should be your next read. The book is filled with suspense and action. It also has some romance and light Christianity thrown in.

Kenzie is medic on the SWAT team filled with men, and not everyone is happy about it. In fact, someone is trying to get her to quit or kill her. Cole, her SWAT team leader, is NOT one of those people. He wants her closer, not far away.

This was an easy read. It is told from the viewpoints of both Kenzie and Cole, and they are both very likable characters. It has some action, romance, friendship, and I appreciated the parts that showed Cole’s strong faith.

It is the second book in the series, but it is a stand-alone book. There are parts that flash back to a woman in a mental hospital in the 1940s. I thought that part of history was interesting to read, but it also wasn’t a necessary part of the book.

It definitely isn’t a thriller, but it was an enjoyable story line. If you like books by Dani Pettrey or Kristen Heitzmann, you would enjoy this one also. Both authors write Christian romance books.

I gave this book four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Revell, and Lynette Eason for my free copy of the book. This is my honest review.

WOW this story was intense! I loved getting to know SWAT members Kenzie, Cole and the other team members in this Lake City Heroes book.

Kenzie is a strong, fierce woman who felt like she had to constantly prove her worth on the almost all male SWAT team. Kenzie, Cole and the team fight to work together to keep themselves alive as time and time again they come face to face with danger and almost death. It was really interesting to read about Cole’s grandmother Eliza and her experiences in the mental state hospital in the mid 1940s; and how it tied back into present day.

Lots of twists, danger, heartache and revenge. I absolutely loved this clean, Christian fiction book.

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This was my first book by Lynnette and I am confident that it won’t be my last.

There are enough twists and turns to keep you engaged but not too many that you get lost. As a fan of crime shows, mysteries and thrillers, this hit all my favorites.

Kenzie and Cole are both relatable with their inner battles from past hurts, family trauma, and their relationship struggles.

If you like Dee Henderson’s O’Malley series, this is a book you will enjoy as the SWAT team is a family unit with all the usual challenges.

This book released August 20th.

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I loved Double Take, the first in the series. And I'd encourage new readers to read that one first before diving into the second even though Target Acquired can easily be read as a standalone.

Kenzie King and Cole Garrison are part of the same social group that we witnessed in Double Take. Kenzie is a medic as well as a fully trained SWAT member, so she can perform both jobs. She's recently joined the team that Cole leads and being the first female on the team, feels like she has to work extra hard to prove herself worthy. Most of the guys on the team are happy to have her and she soon convinces them she has what it takes. Except for one, Butler, who just won't give her a chance because his mate, Oscar, missed out because of Kenzie.

The story pivots around the stories of three families across 80 years: Kenzie, Cole's and Oscar's. Eason even takes us back to the 1940s to show us the beginnings. I enjoyed reading the snippets of the 1940s, and the tough time Eliza Crane, Cole's grandmother, had with her father.

I enjoyed both Kenzie and Cole, they're good characters. Perhaps Cole wasn't as "Shemar Moore' as I would have liked in terms of leading his team and he was often conflicted by his feelings towards Kenzie. Kenzie meanwhile comes across as a great team player, courageous and willing to go the extra mile to get the bad guy. She happens to be the 'target' in this story and for most of it, it's a bit of mystery as to who is responsible for targeting her and why. But it gets to the point when there are no more possible candidates and one can guess who the likely person is.

This story doesn't have the same oomph that Double Take had. It didn't keep me riveted as much and it lacked that extreme sense of danger that a great thriller has. But it is a very good read and I'm looking forward to the final in the series, where a third member of the girl's social group, Jesslyn, takes the lead. She's a fire Marshall so it will have a different bent once again.

I'm appreciative having received an early ebook copy of the story from Revell as part of their Revell Reads program via Net Galley. This, however, had no bearing on my review.

ACTION-PACKED

Lynette Eason gives readers an action-packed story that keeps you turning pages into the night! Her plot is intriguing, her characters are believable, and the suspense is palpable. Kenzie King finally has her dream job as a tactical medic on a SWAT team. However, she quickly finds that she is not welcomed very warmly by the crew she will be working with. Is it because she is a woman, because of something she witnessed that she did not realize, or because they wanted someone else for the position? Cole Garrison appreciates her talents and accomplishments and could be interested in her except for one reason - someone keeps attacking the team. Are they after the team or Kenzie, and why? I highly recommend this book!

Revell and NetGalley provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. However, my opinions are entirely my own and uninfluenced.

Lynette Eason is one of my favorite authors and knocks it out of the park every time. Just like the rest of her books this book is consistent as a thriller as well as faith and relationships. and yet each storyline is fresh and new and keeps you wondering. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

Another romantic suspense hit for Lynette Eason! On the edge of your seat, snipers & mystery...I was honestly guessing until the very end who the bad guy was.... Intriguing premise, strong characters filled with faith as our couple fight their feelings since Cole is technically Kenzie's boss. I enjoyed how Kenzie wasn't a frail woman needing a man to save her at every turn. Looking forward to the next in the series...

4 stars

Lynette Eason is the queen of suspense Christian fiction! I have read almost all her books and will continue to read any she writes in the future!

In Target Acquired, Eason brings her unusual blend of high octane adventure, nail biting suspense, with light Christianity and light romance. This is the second book in the Lake City Heroes series but can be read as a stand alone novel.

If you are a fan of Lynette Eason or have only just discovered her work, you will enjoy Target Acquired!

As action-packed as they come! Filled with murder, mystery, action, romance, and unstoppable characters, Ms. Eason has written a page-turner that is sure to have you hooked from beginning to end!

I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves action and suspense!

This exciting new suspense novel from Lynette Eason had me up reading until way too late.
I found it a bit different from earlier novels of hers in that it had flashbacks to an earlier time period in history. (this was to show what had happened to the characters' ancestors)
I loved Kenzie and Cole. And it was fun seeing their relationship progress.

I also really liked the action, danger, suspense, and more. This story will keep you wanting more.


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I enjoyed the fast-paced, action-packed adventure Eason set before us. I read it on vacation and loved the escape it provided. Believable characters, realistic scenes and actions, and just a hint of romance that enhanced but didn’t dominate the story. I’ll be sharing this book with others.

Again, this author has written another award-worthy Christian suspense novel! No wonder that she is among my favorite authors to read! Kenzie is a tactical medic on a SWAT team. She has grown up to be tough, to try to please her father, a former police chief, as well as competing as the youngest sister to three bothers. She has to constantly prove her worth to her all-male team members, and it gets tiresome. Cole is her supervisor, and he struggles privately not to show favoritism to Kenzie, his best friend's younger sister. Kenzie preforms above and beyond, helping her teammates, and it appears that someone is trying to kill her. Will her team have her back? Meanwhile, a backstory is extremely interesting and somehow related to her situation. A rich man tries to hide the fact that he has arranged for his daughter to be in a mental institution, on false charges. How the story comes together is pure delight!
I appreciate being able to read this advanced reader's copy of the book, and the views expressed are my own.

Kenzie King has a target on her back. It was one thing when she was catching nothing but ice from the male members of her SWAT team, but it heats up when someone starts coming after her off the clock. Could it be a team member who holds a grudge, someone who was passed over when she was selected to join the team, or is it unrelated? She is going to have to rely heavily on her team leader, Cole Garrison, to figure out who wants her dead and stop them. There is just one problem. She is not supposed to get that funny feeling around her supervisor. As for Cole, he wants to figure out who is wreaking havoc on his team and stop them before it is too late, but he is not supposed to get that funny feeling around a team member. Or his friend’s sister. The complications stack up in Lake City, but these heroes are determined to clear them and pave the way for their future.

Lynette Eason delivers the second in her Lake City Heroes series with a bit of dual timeline, a dash of shady mental institution, and her trademark heap of intrigue. Target Acquired is the kind of book where you turn off notifications, clear your schedule, and devour the entire adrenaline fueled ride like a pint of ice cream. (All in one sitting, of course!)

Thank you to the author and publisher for allowing me a copy to read and review. All opinions expressed here are my own and are completely genuine.

Thank you to NetGalley and (Revell) Baker House Publishing for providing me the opportunity to review an early copy of this novel. All of the thoughts and the opinions expressed are my own.

Kenzie King is a SWAT medic and the only female on the team. Cole Garrison is the SWAT team lead and a detective. Kenzie has had trouble being accepted by the guys on the team. Cole is struggling with the dynamic of the team with Kenzie on it. Both are struggling with their feelings. Then Kenzie suddenly starts getting attacked and also her dad decides she needs to look into her mother’s murder. In the process of looking into both of these things, Kenzie and Cole learn much about their shared history,

I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed this book almost as much as the first one in the series, Lynette Eason does not disappoint. The only thing I found slightly weird with this book was the occasional historical timeline look. However, that did not stop me from liking it a lot. The faith was there in a light way.

I feel like this book is perfect for people who love suspense books, especially clean ones. I would not recommend it to people who might be triggered by someone being targeted.

Target Acquired is the 2nd book in Lynette Eason's Lake City Heroes series, but it can be read alone. Kenzie King is the only woman on the SWAT team and has not been readily accepted by all the members of the team. When Kenzie's life is threatened, SWAT leader Cole Garrison tries to find who is behind it. Eason blends her signature suspense with romance and a cast of intersecting characters.

Target Acquired
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Through hard work and determination Kenzie King has earned a spot as a medic on a SWAT team. While she's thrilled with this opportunity, not every member of the team is enthusiastic about her presence. As a result, Kenzie is determined to earn their respect.

Cole Garrison is a leader on the SWAT team, and has known Kenzie for years - she's the younger sister of his best friend. He's been keeping a professional distance, but his protective instincts kick in as she seems to be targeted in a series of ambush attempts.

The second book in Eason’s Lake City Heroes Series was compelling from the very first page. Her writing was focused without distraction and moved the story forward with interesting details and unexpected plot twists. We love a good law enforcement novel and this storyline, focusing on the SWAT Team, highlighted the dangerous job these brave men and women do daily for our safety. There was an air of mysterious suspense in this book that we really enjoyed.

We received an advance copy from the publisher. This is our honest review.

Cole Garrison has accepted the female paramedic on hs team. She earned it and was the best candidate for the position. But Kenzie King has to prove everything she does. But when someone is after her to quit Cole rallies to the challenge. But will her team mates as well?
Engaging with a little romance in it. More action then romance enough to get your attention but not so much its mushy.
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(4.25 stars rounded down)

As the second book in the Lake City Heroes series, “Target Acquired” did not disappoint. From the beginning, I did not want to put it down and was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Even when I was not reading, I was thinking about the characters and wondering who the culprit could be.

One thing I really love about Lynette Eason’s writing and this series is how well she develops her characters and how we get to see them live out their faith amid the danger, familial tension, and fears that surround them. We also get to see them grapple with their romantic feelings and feelings of inadequacy, past prejudices and present-day resentments, old wounds and new threats. We get to grow alongside them and along the way be inspired by their tenacity, strength, faith, and courage.

READ IF YOU LIKE: A fast-paced, dual timeline story with lots of action, danger, suspense and mystery with elements of faith and romance woven throughout.

Target Acquired was a perfect bullseye by Lynette Eason that readers will love to devour!

Kenzie King has worked hard to earn her place on the SWAT team as their medic and is finding it hard to fit in with all her male coworkers. Not everyone is thrilled to have her on the team but Cole Garrison, the team leader, is determined to help her find her place. Cole and Kenzie are not only faced with getting the team to accept her but also deal with someone who is out to take the team down.

I’ve read a lot of Romantic Suspense books, and a lot by Lynette Eason, but this one is going to rank up towards the top of that list. Kenzie was a top-notch character that had depth, heart and kept me feeling all the emotions. The attraction between her and Cole was obvious from the beginning but the way it was played out was perfect for me. Some of the members of the SWAT team were a bit annoying but mainly in the way they were supposed to be written, which was a job well done by Eason. Each romantic suspense book I pick up is either a great read or the same old same old. This one was a great addition to my Lynette Eason shelf, and I believe that readers will not want to miss this one.

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I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Kenzie joins the all male tactical team beating out another — someone is not happy about this and is willing to kill her. Who?
And then there is the relationship developing between Kenzie and Cole. Can it develop into something special as they work together?
A thriller that will keep you guessing who wants to kill Kenzie and all the reasons they want her gone.