Kidnapped for Ransom: Read an Excerpt + Enter to Win

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Kidnapped for Ransom by Jacqueline Adam, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Kidnapped for Ransom 
Author: Jacqueline Adam 
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date: October 28, 2025 
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Abduction is only the beginning… 
Will murder be next?

Doctor Chelsea Eidman thought she’d finally escaped the perils of her late husband’s secret life as a diamond thief—until his former accomplice attacks her. The danger escalates when a vengeful mobster kidnaps Chelsea’s daughter and friend, demanding the stolen diamonds in exchange for their lives. To recover the gems, Chelsea joins forces with officer Matt Reynolds, whose sister has also been abducted. As they race against time, they find themselves in deadly pursuits across harsh terrain. With everything on the line, Chelsea and Matt must outsmart their enemies and unravel a web of lies…before their families pay the ultimate price.  

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Book Except

Her chest felt like it was on fire. She tried to breathe, tried to hold back the terror, but it washed over her in giant waves that crashed one after the other. On the edges of the pain, she could hear Matt praying for her, and for the first time in a long time, she didn’t want it to stop.

Air began to fill her lungs more easily. Heavy tears streaked down her cheeks. Her forehead sank onto his shoulder, his arms coming around her.

On the edges of her mind, she heard her cell phone ringing. Chelsea pulled it from her back pocket. She stared at the caller ID. Gabby.

“Chelsea,” came Gabby’s frantic voice.

“Are you and Lynelle okay?” Chelsea grasped Matt’s shoulder, drawing him closer so he could hear what Gabby was saying. “Where are you?”

Gabby yelped, and then another voice came on the phone. “That’s enough talking.”

“Alek! Don’t do this. Please, Alek.”

“You needed a little motivation. I think you have that now.”

Chelsea squeezed the phone tighter. This was all her fault.

“They’ll both be fine,” Alek said. “So long as you do what you’re supposed to do.”

“You mean the diamonds,” she said.

“Bring them to me, and all your problems disappear,” Alek said. “You have one week…”

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About the Author

Jacqueline Adam lives in British Columbia with her husband and two incredible children. She and her family love to find adventure, whether it be zip-lining, riding roller coasters, or camping throughout the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Jacqueline writes love-inspired suspense stories with strong, dynamic characters that overcome impossible odds. Connect with Jacqueline online at jacquelineadam.com

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a CUTEBEE Owl bookstore Book Nook Kit, a print copy of Kidnapped for Ransom, and a Mora Ceramics Large Tea Mug with Loose Leaf Infuser and Ceramic Lid!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 4, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 11, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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