Wednesday, October 5, 2022

"Elite Guardians Collection" by Kate Angelo, Sami A. Abrams, and Kelly Underwood -- Book Review, Blog Tour, and Giveaway

 Elite Guardians JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for the Elite Guardians Collection by Lynette Eason, Kate Angelo, Sami A. Abrams, and Kelly Underwood, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Dive into the exciting ignition to the Elite Guardians Collection.Driving Force


Title: Driving Force

Series: Elite Guardians Collection #1

Authors: Lynette Eason and Kate Angelo

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Release Date: March 22, 2022

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

He’s the last client she wants to protect…

Elite Guardians bodyguard/former sniper CHRISTINA SHERMAN has protected uncooperative clients before—but this time, well her client is bossy, headstrong and occasionally eats off the floor. Yes, he’s a highly trained military working dog, but certainly her skills could be put to better use, right?

Not according to former Special Forces Air Commando GREY PARKER. He needs her help to protect his dog while he undergoes an experimental surgery that could restore his ability to walk. He just needs someone to keep his canine partner safe. Most of all, Grey wants back on his feet so he can track down a deranged scientist known as The Scavenger who unleashed a nerve agent that left Grey sidelined in a wheelchair.

When an attempt is made on Grey’s life, and dead bodies begin piling up—with evidence the same toxin is responsible—suddenly Christina is tasked with keeping both dog and soldier alive…and with them, the secrets that could stop a terrorist attack.

But this time, even Christina might be in over her head.

My Thoughts 

I love the Elite Guardians and the family that they have created among themselves. It was an interesting premise to have a bodyguard for a dog. The chemical weapon threat was intriguing and suspenseful. I liked the biblical faith element and seeing the characters grow. I did figure out who I thought was behind the attacks pretty early in the book and I was correct. I just didn't know the "why". I found the book to be well written and I look forward to reading more books by Kate Angelo. I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.

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Another edge-of-your-seat Elite Guardians thriller!


Impending Strike

Title: Impending Strike

Series: Elite Guardians Collection #2

Authors: Lynette Eason and Sami A. Abrams

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Release Date: June 28, 2022

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Protecting him just might cost her everything…

Elite Guardian Charlie Lee knows that there is no future with the woman he loves—fellow Guardian Lizzie Tremaine. And, he gets it—as a single mom, Lizzie has to protect her daughter. But more than anything, he wants the chance to prove himself.

Then, the unthinkable happens—while working undercover, Charlie is seriously injured…and his memory of the past four years is lost. Could it be the fresh start that he didn’t realize he longed for?

Despite a friendship that’s turned flirtatious at times, Lizzie Tremaine has held Charlie at arms’ length. She’s lost all the men she’s ever loved, and is unwilling to risk her heart again. Still, she’s glad to keep an eye on him—as his bodyguard—and while she’s at it, help him put the pieces of his past together, including discovering who attacked him, and why.

But Charlie seems to have forgotten their agreed-upon professional distance—and suddenly, all the rules are off the table. She’s seeing a side of Charlie she could possibly let into her heart. Problem is, the closer he gets to uncovering his memories, the closer he gets to trouble.

It’s her heart…or his life. What will protecting Charlie cost her?

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My Thoughts 

I enjoyed reading this book and found it to be well written. It felt like non stop action for the characters and there were twists and turns I did not expect and I did not figure out who the bad guy was. There was a biblical faith thread which I was glad to find. While you can read this book as a standalone, it is probably better to read the other books that are about the Elite Guardians to get the full story. I liked the characters and liked their interactions with each other. I look forward to reading more books in this series and also books by Sami A. Abrams.


Book three of the riveting, high-octane world of the Elite Guardians reboot!Defending Honor


Title: Defending Honor

Series: Elite Guardians Collection #3

Authors: Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Release Date: October 4, 2022

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

She'll have to pretend to be his wife to save his life...but what will it cost her heart?

Laila Rabbinowitz is all business. Tough and stoic, she was the perfect Mossad agent…until a terrible betrayal led to her worst nightmare. Being a bodyguard with the Elite Guardians allows her to keep her heart safe—she’ll never let anyone close enough to betray her again. And she’s certainly not going to trust anyone who doesn’t earn it.

Billionaire and former playboy Preston Whittaker walked away from his famous family after a terrible event, but then his father and brother are killed in a suspicious boating accident. Since he’s next in line to helm the family business, now someone wants him dead. Preston needs someone by his side 24/7, and the only solution is a fake marriage.

In order to keep him safe, Laila will have to convince everyone that she and Preston are in love. She’s used to putting her life on the line for a client. But what will this case cost her heart?

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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading this book. I found it to be well written and had a nice biblical faith thread in it. I loved seeing Laila and Preston together and them finding their walls coming down. There were a lot of twists and turns and adventure in the book. I did figure out the big plot twist and the person behind everything fairly early on in the book, but I kept reading to figure out if I was right and it didn't lessen my enjoyment of reading the story. I look forward to reading more books by Kelly Underwood.


ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Lynette Eason Kate Angelo Sami A Abrams Kelly Underwood

Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of Life Flight and the Danger Never Sleeps, Blue Justice, Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and Elite Guardians series. She is the winner of three ACFW Carol Awards, the Selah Award, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, among others. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has a master's degree in education from Converse College. Eason lives in South Carolina with her husband and two children.

Connect with Lynette by visiting lynetteeason.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Kate Angelo is an author, minister, and public speaker from Southwest Missouri who works alongside her husband strengthening and encouraging marriages and families through their ministry. As the mother of five mostly grown children, she is fluent in both sarcasm and eye rolls-subjects she never intentionally taught while homeschooling. With her chihuahua taking up half of her desk space, she writes suspenseful stories of imperfect people who encounter hope and healing through Jesus. Kate is a tech enthusiast, coffee lover, productivity guru, accomplished knitter, avid boater, prayer warrior, and known klutz.

Connect with Kate by visiting kateangelo.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Sami A. Abrams grew up hating to read. It wasn't until her 30s that she found authors who captured her attention. Now, most evenings you can find her engrossed in a romantic suspense novel. In her opinion, a crime plus a little romance is the recipe for a great story. Sami lives in Northern California, but she will always be a Kansas girl at heart. She has a love of sports, family, and travel. However, a cabin at Lake Tahoe writing her next story is definitely at the top of her list.

Connect with Sami by visiting samiaabrams.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Kelly Underwood's favorite things are reading, writing, and drinking coffee. She was born in New Hampshire, but don't ask her about snow, because she's been a Florida girl since she was twelve. She writes book reviews for her blog bestinsuspense.com and is an active member of the Central Florida chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers. She's a sucker for a good suspense novel, the kind you have to read cover-to-cover until the mystery is solved and the bad guys are in handcuffs. If you're looking for her, she's probably on her back patio with a Kindle in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. Visit her at kellyunderwoodauthor.com

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a paperback set of all three Elite Guardians Collection novels, plus an Elite Guardians T-shirt!

Elite Guardians Collection JustRead Giveaway

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 3, 2022 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 10, 2022. 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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I got free copies of these books. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.

4 comments:

Kate Angelo said...

Wow! High praise for the Elite Guardians Collection! So glad you loved the books! We've got more stories from these characters coming soon so be sure to subscribe to our newsletters to be the first to hear all about it! Thank you for being a stop on the tour!!

Carrie @ JustRead Tours said...

thanks for being part of the tour!

Kelly Underwood said...

I love this post! I'm so excited to see the entire collection available. I can't wait for more Elite Guardians in the future.

Caryl Kane said...

Thank you for sharing. I'm excited to read this series.