Book Review of 'Ambush in the Mountains' by Mary Alford

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

There is nothing better than iced coffee and a good book on a hot summer day, and the novel I am featuring today is the perfect companion. I have been on a canine kick lately, devouring novels with dogs as well as my entire social media consumption, most likely due to losing our family pet in January of this year. There is just something about the companionship that you have with a dog that is like no other and when I read stories with a canine companion it makes it that much more special.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Romantic Suspense and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Ambush in the Mountains by Mary Alford, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Ambush in the Mountains
Author: Mary Alford
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: July 23, 2024
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Innocent lives at stake…

Can a former soldier and his canine save them?

Helping a pregnant woman he comes across in a mountain storm puts Axel Sterling right into the path of ruthless human traffickers. Now it’s up to the ex-soldier and his dog to keep Summer and her unborn baby safe from the abductors she’s finally escaped. But between the icy wilderness and the armed gunmen following them at every turn, one wrong move could cost Axel and Summer their lives.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

My Review

I’ve been craving a good suspense and Ambush in the Mountains fit the bill perfectly. The edge-of-your-seat nonstop action is positively nail-biting as we follow Summer run from a horribly bad man with the help of Axel and his canine companion Camo doing everything they can to protect her from the threat.

Let me tell you, this is how a clean suspense is done! Wow! Every time I picked it up, I was right back in the action and felt like I read this novel in mere minutes with how absorbing it is. The characters are as real as the threats that constantly follow them, and seeing the satisfying completion go full circle was truly heartwarming.

Due to the heavy subject matter this novel was a tougher read as there were moments that were a tad triggering for me. I have never been a victim of trafficking, but I am a victim of abuse and that feeling of hopelessness in a dire situation took me back. In saying that, Summer was able to escape with help from the Lord and others, and so was I.

While this whole novel is a living nightmare there is also a fight to hold onto hope that is undeniable. Camo was one of my favorite parts of this story, his calming canine presence was felt and added a silent sense of strength that was a great counterbalance to the chaos. He also was right there to fight for his owner, and I loved to see it. The ending was sweet and satisfying, and I would expect nothing less from a Love Inspired novel. I closed the book with nothing but admiration for Summer’s incredible bravery and a prayer that we can one day find an end to human trafficking as a whole and that those affected will find the same peace and freedom.

Though this is a tougher subject matter it is well worth the read. The characters are incredible, the action is nonstop, and you will leave the story with a sense of grace and hope.

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can't put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog.

Connect with Mary at maryalford.net to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a $50 Amazon gift card and a print copy of Ambush in the Mountains!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 22, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 29, 2024. Winners 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.

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