Escaping the Wilderness: Read an Excerpt + Enter to Win

 

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Escaping the Wilderness by Carrie Stuart Parks, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Escaping the Wilderness 
Author: Carrie Stuart Parks 
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date: September 30, 2025 
Genre: Romantic Suspense

On the run through the mountains—  

with only each other to trust. 

Amanda Cotton’s privileged life takes a harrowing turn when her grandfather’s dying wish places a target firmly on her back and she’s attacked by unknown assailants. Rescue comes in the form of widowed outdoorsman Boone McGregor, but the threat is just beginning. Unable to trust local law enforcement, they flee across the rugged Montana mountains. As they evade deadly enemies and navigate harsh terrain, they must put aside their differences to survive. But when a family secret is exposed, danger is closer than they imagined and more than just their lives is at stake…

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Book Excerpt

She shook her head, trying to focus on the present. She’d go over the possibilities when she was alone. The huge black, white and tan dog sitting between them didn’t help. The dog was panting as fast as Amanda’s heart raced. Okay, okay. What explanation was there for why someone would steal her socks and be at her house?      

Boone put her truck into gear and continued down the county road. 

“W-where are we going?” I need a phone. But who can I call? Who is this guy? Who would want to hurt me? Her thoughts ping-ponged around in her brain, not letting her grab one long enough to work out an answer. Maybe it was a setup. One man attacked her. Another one waiting to rescue her. “Look, you can have my truck. My purse. I don’t have much money with me, but it’s all yours.” She reached for the door handle. “You can let me out anywhere.” 

Excerpt From 

Escaping the Wilderness (Not for Resale) 

Carrie Stuart Parks (Galley Proof) 

This material may be protected by copyright. Used by permission.

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About the Author

Carrie Stuart Parks is an internationally known forensic artist and law enforcement instructor, working on major criminal cases nationwide. She trains law enforcement professionals such as the FBI, Secret Service, NCIS, Federal Marshals, RCMP, Texas Rangers, and local and regional officers. She was nominated for Law Enforcement Trainer of the Year offered by the Federal Law Enforcement Academy at Glynco, Georgia. Her career highlights also include winning Woman of the Year for the Spirit of the American Woman and the first Educator of the Year by the Lewis Clark Alumni.Her bestselling mystery/suspense novels have won numerous awards including two Christys and four Carols. She was mentored by her friend Frank Peretti for eight years before launching her fiction writing career. Before that, she wrote and illustrated best-selling art books for North Light Publishers. As a professional fine artist, her paintings hang in many corporate and private collections.

Connect with Carrie by visiting stuartparks.com/carrie-stuart-parks-home-page to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a small, original watercolor by author & professional fine artist Carrie Stuart Parks!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 6, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 13, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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