Monday, May 19, 2014

Review and Giveaway: Silenced by Dani Pettrey


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Silenced by Dani Pettrey


My rating: 4 stars / I really liked it

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Synopsis from goodreads.com

A relaxing day of rock climbing takes a disturbing turn when Kayden McKenna's route leads her face to face with a dead climber. Is it a terrible accident or something sinister? When the case is handed to the overburdened sheriff, he turns to Jake Westin. With Jake's past now revealed, he's ready to use his talent for investigation again--but he could never prepare for where the case will take him.

Kayden and Jake soon realize that the death was no accident. And worse, it seems the killer is on to them. When strange things begin happening in Yancey, Jake is terrified that once again his world may put someone he loves in danger. But the truth is far worse than he could ever imagine.


My Review

I'm hooked on this series! I love the McKenna family and their suspenseful stories. Silenced (the fourth in the Alaskan Courage series) can be read as a stand-alone novel, but I recommend reading them in order if you'd like to know the backstory of the siblings from the previous novels. The author has been introducing the connection/relationship between the main characters in each previous novel, so you get a better feel for their history if you've read them first.

I've been looking forward to Kayden and Jake's story since there has been so much tension between them! Kayden has been vocally suspicious of Jake's past since he hasn't shared with the family where he came from. Once she found out his tragic story in Stranded, it set the scene in Silenced for her to reconcile with him and recognize the attraction she has. She has been an abrasive and fiercely protective personality in the previous books, but now we gain more of an understanding of her vulnerabilities and fears. Jake has always known how strong she is, but is waiting for the chance to connect with and get closer to the real Kayden.

The mystery had me as baffled as Jake- the clues and suspects weren't adding up, although any of them could be guilty based on the circumstantial evidence. The author is so skilled at creating anxiety and anticipation while you read as fast as you can to follow the trail with the characters. Jake and Kayden spent quite a bit of time together while investigating the case, but the pacing of the romance slowed as they failed to communicate their feelings- instead, angsting over them with internal dialogue. The case takes a lot of their focus, and when mystery is finally solved, the race is on to catch the villian who always seems to be one step ahead of them...

(ARC provided via Netgalley for unbiased review)

Alaskan Courage series
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15713049-shatteredhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17384515-strandedhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18651854-silenced



About the Author

Dani Pettrey is a wife, home-schooling mom, and the acclaimed author of the romantic suspense series Alaskan Courage, which includes her bestselling novels Submerged, Shattered, Stranded, and her latest release, Silenced. She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves–the thrill of adventure, nail biting suspense, the deepening of her characters’ faith, and plenty of romance. She and her husband reside in Maryland, where they enjoy time with their daughters, son-in-law, and super adorable grandson.

43 comments:

  1. This book is on my TBR list for 2014 - I would love to win s copy - thanks!

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  2. This sounds like a good read—thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

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  3. I'm excited to read this series. Thanks for introducing me to so many new books and series. I had been in a reading rut. And now I can't decide which new book to start first!

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  4. I've only read Shattered...but LOVED it! I need to go back and read the others, but I'd love to be entered into your giveaway. Sounds like a great book...and series : ).

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  5. I keep seeing this book, and it looks good! I love the covers of the books in this series...I'll have to read them when I get a chance. Thanks for the giveaway, Heidi. :)

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  6. Heidi,
    Thanks SO much for taking time to read and review Silenced. I'm honored by your amazing review. Thrilled you enjoyed Jake and Kayden's adventure. Appreciate you :)

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  7. I got a copy of this book for myself the other day, but would love to win a copy for the kind lady who introduced me to this author & this series! :)

    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  8. I plan to read this series this year. I'm sure it is great. Thanks for offering a copy of Silenced.

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  9. I've been hearing great things about this book! It sounds like quite the thrill ride. I can't wait to read it. :)

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  10. I've also been seeing this book alot and I've only read great reviews of it. I haven't read the series although the first one is in my TBR shelf. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. I've also been seeing this book around and I've only read great reviews. I haven't read this series although the first book is in my TBR pile. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  12. Heidi,
    Thank you so much for the thoughtful, fabulous review, and for helping us share about Dani and her McKenna family. We appreciate you!
    Cheering you on,
    Kelli

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  13. Would love to win this book by Dani. Thanks for the chance!

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  14. Great review of a great book, Heidi. I'm both anticipating and dreading the next book just because it's *sniff* the last in the McKenna clan. Going to miss this family. So much. And in a way, it's fun to begin anticipating what Dani has for us post McKenna's. :)

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  15. Thank you for the review. I have this book on my wish list. I read the first two books of the series and they were really good reading. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of Dani's fourth book.

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  16. Silenced sounds exciting, I love the Alaska setting and the family connection in the series.

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  17. I love the setting of this story and it sounds ike a great read!
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  18. I think this sounds like a good read - I hope to get the chance to read it!

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  19. This sounds like a book that would suck me right in!

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  20. this sounds like an interesting series! thanks for the giveaway!

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  21. I love series and this sounds like a great one. Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  22. This series sounds like a winner, but I am definitely a read-them-in-order kind of girl, so I'll definitely have to start with book 1! Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
    Tina

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  23. Great book and great series! Looking forward to the next on!

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  24. This is def a book for my reading collection :)

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  25. I would love to be entered! I enjoy Dani's writing a lot! Thanks for the giveaway:)

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  26. Omg!! what a great love series that I want to read too, sound awesome-- thanks for a chance

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  27. This sounds like a great series. I can't wait to read it! Thanks!

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  28. This looks like great reading. I need a good book for my beach bag

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  29. I have never read Dani's books but they sound great! I could use a great dose of suspense! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  30. There are so many elements in this series that appeal to me! I would love to read it (of course I would feel obligated to get the previous ones....I have a love/hate relationship with books in a series!!)

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  31. Thank you for introducing me to a new series of books - I so would love to win this and find something exciting to dive into again. It's been a while since I've enjoyed a good book. :) My email is SuzySweeps at yahoo dot com

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  32. This book looks so good, cannot wait to read it!

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  33. I would love to read these books! I haven't found a set of books lately that interest me, and this sounds right up my alley! My email is SuzySweeps at yahoo dot com. Thanks for the introduction to these books!

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  34. sounds like a good mystery to me!

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  35. Looks like a real page turner, thanks for the review.

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  36. Thanks for the review and giveaway

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  37. Thanks for entering into the giveaway. I'd be honored to win a copy of your book!! Thank you.
    Elaine Shorb
    tinkerbell2by2@gmail.com

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  38. Thanks for entering into the giveaway. I'd be honored to win a copy of your book!! Thank you.
    Elaine Shorb
    tinkerbell2by2@gmail.com

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  39. I love her books!!! Thanks for the chance to win and a great review!!!

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  40. This series sounds interesting. I am going to add it to my Goodreads want to read shelf.

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  41. This sounds awesome I'm going to get started on this series myself!

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