Northern Protector by Laurie Wood
I’ve been looking forward to this book for a while and have read the two preceding books (Northern Deception and Northern Hearts) and was delighted to read this one:
MY REVIEW
This is a nail-biting and fitting conclusion to the Heroes of the Tundra Series. Once I started reading, I literally only put it down to catch a few hours of sleep. Northern Protector is a gripping tale and Wood tells the story clearly and vividly. It’s like you are standing right there in the room as Constable Ben investigates. This book tackles themes such as PTSD, Teenage social and coming of age struggles, and the joys of living in a small town where everyone knows everyone else– you know– while looking out for polar bears on the street. Set in Churchill, Manitoba, we get a taste of what life is like there.
Laurie Wood puts the Suspense, in Romantic Suspense without neglecting these older characters as they explore their budding romance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher. My opinion is my own.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Constable Ben Koper is still healing from the polar bear attack that almost killed him. Nine months after it happened, he returns to Churchill, Manitoba, a changed man—scarred more than just physically. PTSD is his new shadow, haunting his every step, and he can’t seem to kick the pain meds he shouldn’t need anymore. He’s determined to prove, to himself and his colleagues, that he’s still up to his job. Failure isn’t an option.
ER nurse Joy Gallagher spent the entire last winter texting with a healing Constable Koper. What started as friendly concern from this single mother has grown into full-fledged romantic feelings, and she’s eager to level up their friendship and introduce him to the idyllic comfort of small-town life. Until a teenager is murdered at a summer party. The crime is strikingly similar to the cold case murder of Joy’s foster sister, stirring old trauma Joy has never fully dealt with.
When another victim is snatched in town, Ben and Joy must confront their own demons, and join forces to track down an elusive killer. The race to rescue the next victim before it’s too late will test Ben and Joy to their limits. Can they survive their encounter with this heinous killer, or will the past destroy them?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laurie Wood lives in Central Canada and writes inspirational romantic suspense with an edge of danger. She’s also a military wife who’s raised two wonderful special needs children to adulthood. They’ve lived all over Canada and are still on that journey. When she’s not writing she can be found at her spinning wheel, knitting, or hanging out with her dogs in the garden. She loves to hear from readers and always replies so feel free to get in touch with her.
Please visit her at https://www.lauriewoodauthor.com
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Melony Teague writes contemporary romance with a dash of humor, she loves to inspire and motivate others through her written words, and she believes everyone has a story to tell. Melony is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and The Word Guild. She is the co-author of As the Ink Flows, a devotional for authors. Her fiction debut, A Promise to Keep released, Jan 21, 2020. Melony was born in South Africa and now lives in Toronto with her handsome husband, their two teenagers, and does the bidding of her two adorable cats.
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“A delightful romance sure to please anyone looking for a story about second chances, grace, and hope. This one has all the right ingredients!”
—Catherine West, award-winning author of Where Hope Begins
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