Deadly Vengeance (Love Inspired Suspense)

"At this point, he'd be surprised if he ever slept again, especially with New Justice Network blasting his secrets all over the internet. How had his life turned into spy thriller?" I loved this story! It has a great backstory for Hannah and Gabe, lots of excitement and a fantastic mystery dating back nine years to when Gabe and Hannah first met. I had real trouble putting this book down! Jodie's stories never miss for me, her books are always among my favorite reads. Another one for my keeper shelf! I received a copy of this book from the author and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Another great military related mystery novel by Jodie Bailey. She continues to come up with unique storylines with plots I could never create in my mind. Gabe Buchanan is the the main character who many can relate to. He has a unique job but doesn't consider himself a hero, just a regular guy. His life is turned upside down when his identity and life are attacked. Hannah is a Warrant Officer and strong female character. She has a past with Gabe but they work to overcome it to solve a case. Deadly Vengeance can be read as a stand alone novel, or you can read more about the Unit and characters in other books in the series.

They may want to go past ruining your life - they may want you dead! Gabe is a forensic psychologist and digital sociologist, in other words a profiler that suggests probable behavior in a subject. Busy in his own business, he has no idea what the army would want from him, but the invitation has him questioning. Meeting his old girlfriend Hannah, now a Chief Warrant Officer, seems to bring a whole world of problems his way. The author has done a fabulous job of keeping you guessing throughout the whole story. Why is Gabe being targeted? After all, he was just a possible recruit to work with the classified unit in the army. Who would want to wipe his very existence off the map? There is plenty of action and danger - will he survive long enough to solve this mystery? An early copy was received through Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin and BookFunnel. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.

Deadly Vengeance is another fast-paced and enjoyable book by Jodie Bailey. I appreciate how each of her Love Inspired Suspense books are written around a Bible verse and accompanying theme. They make me reflect on my own beliefs, faith, and existence in the great wide world. In this book, I am reminded that we are each an individual who is “fearfully and wonderfully made.” The MC in this book, Gabe, has past emotional trauma and feels pressure to become someone he’s not. We, as readers, get an action-packed adventure where he eventually realizes that he not only likes who he has become, but that he does not need to prove that to anyone but himself. Because God made him perfectly that way. It’s a powerful reminder to all of us: what we believe are weaknesses or undesirable traits are STILL made perfectly by Him. I highly recommend all of Bailey’s books for inspirational messages and, of course, entertainment!

What a wild beginning. If this thriller had kept up the rapid-paced suspense, I would have ended up short of breath. Pairing a secret military operation with a talented profiler leads to attacks that keep ramping up. Gabe Buchanan doesn’t want to believe someone’s out to kill him, but something from his past now endangers his future. The intrigue and powerful plot held me bound as I raced to find out how this mystery would unfold and if it would have a satisfying ending. The author created a great cast of authentic characters to carry out the compelling tale. Recommended. I received a copy from the author. All opinions are my own.