Welcome to the Blog Tour for Ambush in the Mountains by Mary Alford, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Ambush in the Mountains
Author: Mary Alford
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: July 23, 2024
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Innocent lives at stake…
Can a former soldier and his canine save them?
Helping a pregnant woman he comes across in a mountain storm puts Axel Sterling right into the path of ruthless human traffickers. Now it’s up to the ex-soldier and his dog to keep Summer and her unborn baby safe from the abductors she’s finally escaped. But between the icy wilderness and the armed gunmen following them at every turn, one wrong move could cost Axel and Summer their lives.
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
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Excerpt
Gunfire. The sound Axel hoped never to hear again had him grabbing Summer
and pushing her toward the truck. Men with the flashlights were shooting at
them!
“Get down low,” he warned. “Hurry.” He ushered her inside the cab before
jumping in beside her. Camo, who had ducked at the sound of the gunshots,
immediately on alert by this new person.
“It’s okay, Camo. She’s a friend.” He scooted the dog over and glanced at the
woman he wasn’t anywhere close to being convinced was a friend.
Who knew what she’d gotten involved in that had intruded into his peaceful
existence. The soldier in him wouldn’t let him leave her to those wolves.
He sped away under heavy fire. Several shots came far too close. Axel swerved
around a curve and glanced in his rearview mirror thinking they’d escaped the
armed men who were on foot, yet multiple sets of headlights assured him they
had vehicles waiting near the road.
Keeping Summer alive had now become his only priority.
My Review
Even though this book included the hard subject of human trafficking, the author handled it well. My heart went out to Summer and all she went through. I admired her bravery and strength despite her turmoil. I pray that God will heal the hearts of those who have suffered from trafficking in the real world.
The story is filled with despair, humiliation, and danger, but also has times of compassion and even joy. With Axel's help and others, plus God's intervention, the ending wrapped everything up nicely. The story was so engaging that I read it in one sitting. The twists kept me turning the pages, along with the non-stop action from beginning to end. I highly recommended it.
I received a complimentary copy from the author, and a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can't put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog.
Connect with Mary at maryalford.net to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a $50 Amazon gift card and a print copy of Ambush in the Mountains!
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Thank you, Julie, for your wonderful review, and for sharing Ambush in the MOuntains with your readers! I so appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book.
ReplyDeleteglad you loved it! thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book! Deff added to my tbr!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fantastic novel. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it when Christian authors address difficult topics from a Biblical worldview. It's so important to not ignore the ugly things but we need to temper that so that we don't linger on then or glorify them.
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