Secrets Left Behind (Love Inspired Suspense)

Author Shannon Redmon as done it again. This story "Secrets Left Behind" is a story that will have you on a rollercoaster of adventure. The way she combines all the elements of Suspense, mystery, danger, action-packed, Love, Hope and God. You can't go wrong I love it. You'll think you know who is the "mystery" shadowed man, when there is another lead that makes you think otherwise. From the first page you are on the go with Skye trying to safe yourself from the person that took her husband away from his family. And the only help she can run to is the one that left her years before. But he is the one that holds the key to her heart and the only one that can keep her safe, her and her daughter. He has vowed and promised to protect them, his heart has vowed to always love her. But even though Jake reopened his best friends "accident" report, he doesn't want to reopen his heart again to her. Past pains, past actions, bring this action packed story to a sweet rekindle romance of hope for a future. And the only thing you can do is follow your heart and the answer is right there in front of you. I received a ARC copy from the publisher/author. All the comment here is my own.

This story of second-chance love, wrapped in mystery and suspense, is a page-turning, captivating read. The action-packed plot moves at a steady pace and kept me guessing at the outcome. The characters are well-crafted and believable. I appreciate the inspiring spiritual truths woven into the story. This is the first book I have read by Ms. Redmond, and her easy-to-read flowing style together with her excellent storytelling skill made this an enjoyable reading experience. I recommend this book especially for fans of inspirational suspense. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Secrets Left Behind is Shannon Redmon’s second Love Inspired Suspense novel. This books has it all…action, suspense, romance, and faith, all rolled up into a big mystery. We are back in Crystal Creek, North Carolina, with Skye Anderson. Her best friend Carli was the subject of Shannon’s first book, Cave of Secrets. Skye is a widow who, along with their young daughter Romi, was in the car with Randy, her police detective husband, when he was killed in a tragic car accident. Or was it? Skye’s first love, and Randy’s best friend, Jake Reed, has transferred from the Charlotte PD to fill Randy’s position. He’s also convinced his friend was murdered, and he gave an oath to Randy to protect Skye and Romi as his own if anything were to happen to Randy. Now with Skye beginning to remember a couple details about that tragic night, someone is after her to keep her memories locked away…for good. Jake is tasked with protecting the woman he has loved for a lifetime, but can he open himself up enough to share what drove him away - and her to Randy - years before? Can Jake also open his heart to forgive his father for past transgressions? Can Skye overcome the hurt Jake burdened her with when he left, forgive him, and possibly even open her heart back up to love again? The Lord sure works in a lot of hearts in this book! This is a stand-alone story that you can read without reading book one, but why would you want to? If you haven’t read Cave of Secrets, grab that AND Secrets Left Behind. Settle in for a secret or two…you’ll be glad you did!

Shannon Redmon’s 2nd novel takes place again in Crystal Creek, North Carolina. This time we have widowed postal worker Skye Anderson and her daughter Romi. It’s been a year since her husband’s death. She finally found a letter addressed to her from her husband and he tells her to find an old children’s book of their daughter’s. He’s hidden a microchip in the back of it. That’s when her world is literally rocked. Detective Jake Reed has recently transferred to Crystal Creek police department filling in his dead best friend’s position. Before Skye and Randy there was Jake and Skye. He’s back now working to try and figure out who killed his best friend. He doesn’t think it was accident like it was ruled. He made a promise to protect Skye and Romi if something happened to Randy. He’s holding onto his promise. As he and Skye search for answers to her husband’s death, Jake has to protect her from her would be killers. Hopefully, they find the answers and put away whoever is after Skye and her daughter. This was an amazing story. I really enjoyed the whodunnit. It was action packed. It seemed like Skye couldn’t get a break. I think she had the hospital on speed dial. LOL. It was cleverly written and definitely a page turner with a few surprises thrown in. I loved how Jake was able to forgiven and ask forgiveness. He became the man God had designed him to be. Skye was able to put her past hurts behind her and love the man she had always loved deep down. The ending was perfect. I hope you take the time to read it. I think you will really enjoy it if you like stories set in the blue ridge mountains, a little romance, a really interesting plot, and a lot of suspense. It’s my favorite type of book and this one did not disappoint. I was given a copy to read, but all opinions are my own.