CROSSHAIRS:
Natchez Trace Park Rangers, #3
by
Patricia Bradley
Genre: Christian / Suspense / Romance
Publisher: Revell
Date of Publication: November 2, 2021
Number of Pages: 384 pages
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When evil just won’t quit, good must prevail
Investigative Services Branch ranger Ainsley Beaumont wishes the visit to her hometown of Natchez, Mississippi, was under better circumstances. When she arrived to investigate the murder of a pregnant teenager, she never imagined that she would become the killer’s next target–or that she’d have to work alongside an old flame.
After he almost killed a child, former FBI sniper Lincoln Steele couldn’t bring himself to fire a gun, which had deadly consequences for his best friend. Crushed beneath a load of guilt, Linc is working at Melrose Estate as an interpretive ranger. But as danger closes in on Ainsley during her murder investigation, Linc will have to find the courage to protect her.
The only question is, will it be too little, too late?
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Natchez Trace Park Rangers Series
By Patricia Bradley
Standoff by Patricia Bradley
Brooke Danvers wants to learn the truth about her father’s suspicious death, but she’ll need the help of Luke Fereday, a National Park Ranger and her ex-boyfriend. Keeping Brooke safe will take all of Luke’s skills, and falling in love with her will only complicate matters.
ISBN 9780800735739; Ebook ISBN 9781493423170; May 2020; Paper; $15.99
Obsession by Patricia Bradley
ISBN 9780800735746; Ebook ISBN 9781493428557; February 2, 2021; Paper; $15.99, Natchez Trace Park Rangers series, Book #2
A ten-year-old murder case. An obsessed stalker. Can Natchez Trace Ranger Samuel Ryker keep his colleague and one-time love Emma Winters from the clutches of a man determined to make her his own?
Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley
ISBN 9780800735753; Ebook ISBN 9781493431762; November 2, 2021; Paper; $15.99, Natchez Trace Park Rangers, #3 of 4
When ISB Ranger Ainsley Beaumont returns to her hometown of Natchez, Mississippi, to investigate the murder of a teenage girl, she doesn’t suspect she’ll become the murderer’s next target. Can former a FBI sniper—and Ainsley’s former flame—overcome his past mistakes on the job in order to protect her?
The 4th and final book in the series is scheduled to release in 2022!
This action-packed romantic suspense novel kept me engaged and wondering what could possibly happen next for Ainsley and Lincoln (Linc). This is also a second chance romance due to their romantic past, but will it be enough?
I love when authors create a strong female lead that isn’t simpering in the corner waiting on someone else to rescue her. Ainsley is just such a character especially since she works for the Park Rangers and totes a gun. I am pretty sure she can handle just about anything that comes her way. If not, then she does have a gun that might come in handy should the situation arise.
Normally when I start reading a series, I prefer to start with the first book. I was pleased to note that the first two books in this series are about different characters and this book can be read on its own. You might have an introduction to Ainsley from a previous book, but I don’t think that will detract from reading this series out of order or even this book as a standalone novel.
There are so many storylines that intersect in this novel. There are the diaries and the secrets that they hold and why some people do not want them to come out, someone is after Ainsley but we don’t know why (at first), Linc has his own demons to battle regarding the death of a friend. We even see Ainsley and Linc work on their relationship and get through past events that caused the friction between them.
There are many lovable characters including Gran and Cora, but there are also characters that you may not like such as Sarah and J.P. Sarah is a wannabe reporter trying to make her mark, and like many journalists, doesn’t know when to keep her mouth shut to not impede an investigation. J.P. is Ainsley’s father and on the road to becoming governor and tends to think anything negative will impact his gubernatorial race. Maybe it would, but sometimes the truth shouldn’t be hidden. While I didn’t love these characters, they did add depth to the story.
This book kept me up way too late but it was worth the loss of sleep! There were some twists I didn’t expect that made the book hard to put down until I knew the truth. I will be looking to check out the first two books and can’t wait to see what is in store for the final book due out in 2022.
We give this book 5 paws up.
Patricia Bradley is the author of Standoff and Obsession, as well as the Memphis Cold Case novels and Logan Point series. Bradley won an Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award in Romantic Suspense, a Daphne du Maurier Award, and a Touched by Love Award; she was a Carol Award finalist; and three of her books were included in anthologies that debuted on the USA Today bestseller list. She is cofounder of Aiming for Healthy Families, Inc., and she is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. Bradley makes her home in Mississippi.
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It was really good and delves into some family history that may not be favorable in today’s world. But adds depth to the story
Like you, I love to read about female characters who take charge of their lives. Sounds like an engaging read.
Ooh! A 4th book in the series on the horizon — and a RAVE bonus review, too! This sounds like an excellent book and series. Can’t wait to dive in, and love stand-alones. Yippee! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.