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ABOUT THE BOOK
In the quaint town of Peach Blossom, Oklahoma, meet Savannah Douglas, a woman haunted by a traumatic past, and Deputy Zach Gleason, scarred by abandonment and tragedy.
Their lives collide in Peach Blossom amidst a bank robbery gone wrong, thrusting them into a dangerous dance with a vengeful criminal.
Experience the suspense and danger as Savannah and Zach forge a bond fueled by a desire to save the town and protect their loved ones. Mysteries deepen, threats escalate, and an undeniable attraction grows. Zach, torn between duty and personal connection, invites Savannah into his life, sparking a passion they can't ignore.
Together, they tackle life-altering challenges that force them to confront their pasts to secure the second chance they each want. As they unravel the mysteries binding them, their romance blossoms amidst the danger.
❤️Last Stop is more than a romantic and suspenseful story. It's an inspirational tale of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of faith. Join Savannah and Zach on a journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning pages into the night.
My Review
Life has a funny way of taking us down paths we might not have chosen for ourselves, but when you stop and look around you realize that you ended up right where you needed to be. This couldn’t be truer for the characters in Last Stop.
It was not hard to become enthralled into the world of small-town Peach Blossom, Oklahoma and its inhabitants, especially Deputy Zach Gleason, who finds himself embroiled in controversy, crime, and entangled with a woman he does not want to fall in love with.
This was a lot more of an intense read than I had originally intended, but I loved it! Honestly, I would’ve liked to have seen the story as a thriller and not so much as a love story. I know this is a hot take, but I feel like the story would’ve held more power that way. Human trafficking is an epidemic that runs rampant in the area that I currently live, and it’s a horror that is unimaginable, but occurs way more often than it should. It makes me sick to my stomach to think what these kidnapped individuals go through, and my prayer is that we bring down these trafficking rings once and for all.
This novel ended up taking me places that I wouldn’t have imagined before I started reading, and that’s not a bad thing. Granted, where it goes is a dark and scary place that my mind does not like to go, but just like the happy ending, I have tremendous hope. The imagery is quite detailed, taking my imagination on a wonderful adventure, and seeing the team work together at the climax was one of my favorite parts. The ending is satisfying, even if it was a little far-fetched, and I was a little sad to see this story end.
This is the first novel I’ve read in this series, and I hope to go back and read the rest, as I’m sure it will enhance this story even more. A wonderful escape that I am so thankful I had the opportunity to read.
Other Books in The Series
About the Author
A native of the southwestern U.S., Karen Randau pens the Rim Country Mysteries. The fourth book in the series, Deadly Payload, was a finalist in the Book Excellence Awards and the Beverly Hills Book Awards.
Karen has been writing and telling stories since elementary school. She holds a degree in journalism/public relations from The University of Texas at Austin and enjoyed a long career in marketing communications.
In her work with an international non-profit, she traveled to numerous developing countries, witnessing famines, violence, and hopeful people working to overcome abject poverty.
She loves fast-paced mysteries and thrillers, especially those with intricate plots, lots of action, and rollercoaster-like twists and turns.
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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.
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