Book Review of 'Safeguarding the Witness' by Laurie Winter

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Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Safeguarding the Witness by Laurie Winter, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Safeguarding the Witness
Series: The Protectors
Author: Laurie Winter
Publisher: ‎ Inspirational The Protectors Collection (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release Date: April 25, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

A treasure worth killing for…

Unless the bodyguard can protect them

Kayla Swartz’s return to Snowberry, Montana, has been a living nightmare. She found her estranged father murdered, and unless she retrieves some missing jewels, Kayla and her three-year-old sister could be next. With nowhere else to turn, Kayla entrusts their lives to bodyguard Nicholas Galanis. But is hiding at a remote cabin in the mountains their best chance to survive…or the perfect opportunity for an ambush?

My Review

Easter has a new look this year when Kayla Swartz gets an unexpected message from her estranged father, asking her to come and pick up her little half sister, and not giving any reason as to why. All she knows is that it’s urgent she comes right away, but she soon realizes that her father’s situation is not just urgent but life threatening.

The mystery and suspense hits the ground running from the first sentence and that pressure doesn’t let up the entire time you’re reading. The characters are believable as is what they’re struggling with, and even certain scenes mirrored actual events in my own life. For instance, the indoor Easter egg hunt. I remember on year where my family had to do something similar when we had some severe spring storms roll through and my mom did an indoor hunt to help keep our minds on the rowdy weather. Good times.

There were moments that I found myself truly frustrated, especially with the sheriff, but then there were moments that were touching. This novel really does have all the feels, even if it is way too predictable. I found myself hoping for a twist that never came, which was disappointing, but that didn’t take away from the fact that I was charmed by this story, or the fact that I devoured this novel within mere hours.

My Rating: ★★★★

About the Author

Multiple award-winning author Laurie Winter is a true warrior of the heart. Inspired by her dreams, she creates authentic characters who overcome the odds and find true love. She keeps her life balanced with jogging and binge-watching true-crime shows. When not pounding the pavement or the keyboard, she's enjoying time with her family, who are scattered between Wisconsin and Michigan. Laurie has three kids and one fantastic husband, all who inspire her to chase her dreams.

Connect with Laurie by visiting lauriewinter.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card & signed copy of Safeguarding the Witness

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 24, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 1, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.