About the Book
Book: Death Valley Double Cross
Author: Dana Mentink
Genre: Inspirational Suspense
Release date: February 22, 2022
A killer seeking revenge
will stop at nothing to get it…
Pilar Jefferson is shocked to learn that her supposedly deceased father is alive and has been in prison—and now his ruthless former partner is after her. Fleeing on her wedding day was the best way to protect her loved ones. But now with her mother held for ransom and her ex-fiancé, Austin Duke, stumbling back into her life, can she keep everyone safe—and escape an assassin?
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Desert Justice
Book 1: Framed in Death Valley
Book 2: Missing in the Desert
Book 3: Death Valley Double Cross
Book 4: Death Valley Hideout
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My Thoughts
I have thoroughly enjoyed this entire series. This third installment has been my favorite thus far. Dana’s pacing is masterful, and one thing you can always count on is a high stakes, fast-paced action scene to kick the story into high gear right off the bat. I love it. You’re immediately pulled in and can’t stop turning pages.
This installment involves Austin, one of the brothers. He has become my favorite hero of all the heroes so far in the series because he’s broken and in need of fixing. But the beautiful thing about Austin is that he knows this already and he is in the process of working on himself. This isn’t something I see a lot and when it does show up in a character, they’re fixing themselves near the end of the book. But early on, we see Austin actively working on himself.
Of course, what would Christian romantic suspense be without a faith arc? I love how that was woven in subtly, but still present and still relevant to he characters and their lives.
This is a fantastic second chance romance, full of action, suspense, and danger. And as always, Dana’s descriptions of Death Valley are breathtaking. I highly recommend not only Death Valley Double Cross but the entire series. I am working my way through it as I write this.
Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!
If you are as intrigued as I was, check out the rest of my book reviews.
Framed in Death Valley: Coming soon
Death Valley Double Cross
Death Valley Hideout: Coming soon
About the Author
Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and a Holt Medallion winner. She is the Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of over fifty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Poisoned Pen Press. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)
More from Dana
I remember standing on the edge of the lookout and gazing into the wonder that is Artist’s Palette in Death Valley. Artist’s Drive, which takes you to this breathtaking view, rises above Badwater Basin (the lowest spot in North America) and then meanders along twisting canyons and hills until it brings you to this popular tourist stop. The premier view is a place called Artist’s palette. It’s a sprawling pocket of color, hues of rose, ochre, green and gold tucked in the rippling landscape and teased to life by the desert sun. Isn’t that just like God? To lead us to surprises and wonders that await us in a sometimes hostile world? Every day we spent in Death Valley held a surprise, from the rocks that move mysteriously across the sands to the towering twists and turns of 20 Mule Team Canyon. There are only two things to do with a wonderous place like that…enjoy the divine bounty, and write a novel set there so others can come along!
I hope you will enjoy this third installment in the Desert Justice series. The first is Beckett’s story and then we had quiet cowboy Levi’s adventure. Now it’s brash pilot Austin’s turn. Will he get his happy ending after being dumped at the altar and wrecking his shoulder in an accident? Turn those pages and come with me to Death Valley to find out!
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 29
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 29
Daysong Reflections, March 30
Texas Book-aholic, March 30
Lighthouse academy, March 31
Inklings and notions, March 31
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, April 1
Betti Mace, April 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 2
Pause for Tales, April 2
For Him and My Family, April 3
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, April 3 (Author Interview)
deb’s Book Review, April 4
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 4
Locks, Hooks and Books, April 5
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, April 6
Life, Love, Writing, April 6
Bigreadersite, April 7
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, April 7
Bizwings Blog, April 8
For the Love of Literature, April 8
Blogging With Carol, April 9
HookMeInABook, April 9
Simple Harvest Reads, April 10 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Paula’s Persuasion, April 10
Blossoms and Blessings, April 11
Sodbuster Living, April 11
Labor Not in Vain, April 12
Through the fire blogs, April 12
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away the grand prize package of the first three books in the series (Paperback for U.S. Only) and a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1c112/death-valley-double-cross-celebration-tour-giveaway
Such a sweet lady and great author.
Neat! I’ve not met her yet
Added to my list.
Awesome! It’s a great book.
Sounds good, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for visiting!
My brother would like this book.
Thanks for the contest.
Awesome!