Silent Menace by Angela Carlisle: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

A vulnerable target. A mysterious discrepancy. An unforeseen love.

After the exposure of her deceased husband's criminal activity, CPA Hailey Nieland struggles to move on with life as a single mother raising a hearing-impaired toddler in a hostile small town. When she gains a major client, she hopes the extra income will be just what they need . . . until she begins finding anomalies in the accounts. 

No one should trust their life to a bodyguard who can't protect himself, much less his client. At least, that's what Peter Lewis believes after his failed mission. But leaving his former career behind is much harder than he expected--especially when someone begins targeting an accountant who works in the office building he's now responsible for. As threats against her escalate, Peter and Hailey must work together to overcome their fears and expose a complex cover-up before she becomes the next victim. 

Parable bestselling author Angela Carlisle delivers edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense featuring a single mother, a bodyguard seeking redemption, financial intrigue, and a small-town setting for readers who enjoy high stakes and nonstop action.

The Author

Angela Carlisle resides in the hills of northern Kentucky and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and The Christian PEN. Angela's debut novel, Secondary Target, was a Parable bestseller and was included in the Library Journal Stars So Far listing. Angela is an editor by day and prefers to spend her free time reading, baking, and drinking ridiculous quantities of hot tea. Learn more at AngelaCarlisle.com.

Book Review

As we reach the conclusion of Angela Carlisle's debut series, I think it's safe to say that she has quite the talent for crafting a fantastic suspense read that will keep readers at the edge of their seat. This one was no exception. I've really come to love bodyguard romance, so that aspect of the story really appealed to me... but in this story, Peter doesn't trust in his abilities to protect anyone after a failed mission. So, while you have that protective MMC that I always go crazy for, I also really loved the vulnerability that we see there that added a lot to the story. Peter and Hailey were both really fantastic characters that I enjoyed getting to know. The romance between them was really sweet, but I do think the suspense took center stage in this story and I found myself looking forward to seeing how everything was going to play out... a satisfying end to this series! If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense, this is certainly one to add to your TBR. 

Silent Menace is the third and final book in The Secrets of Kincaid series. While the series is great and I would certainly recommend them all, I do think this could be enjoyed just fine as a standalone as well.  


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