Book Review of 'Captured in Frame' by Laura Thomas

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

Welcome to my favorite day of the week! I love Thursdays so much and today's extra special because I'm here with you! Today, I'm excited to share a review of a book by an author I've just discovered, and it is the first novel in a series! I almost never start a series at the beginning, so I love this.

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 Captured in Frame by Laura Thomas, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Captured in Frame
Author: Laura Thomas
Series: Bite of Betrayal #1
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: August 5, 2024
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

In an idyllic village nestled in the English countryside, photographer Georgia Brooks is desperate to begin a new chapter in her life. Bramble Cottage was supposed to give her space to heal and hope again after suffering betrayal and rejection by the only man she ever loved. This was Georgia’s chance to rekindle her faith and reconnect with her sisters in a place that held sweet childhood memories—not expose herself to the ugly underbelly of the art world and put her family in danger.

Local pediatric surgeon, Doctor William Hughes, is captivated by the Canadian beauty with a camera over one shoulder and the weight of the world on the other. After suffering his own tragic loss and balancing a demanding career with raising a toddler, he recognizes the heaviness of grief . . . and the burden of guilt.

When Georgia discovers she could be in possession of incriminating evidence to frame a criminal ring, she needs to trust someone. She chooses Will. Postcards, photographs, paintings—something about Bramble Cottage is worth killing for. Can Georgia uncover the truth in time?

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My Review

I was ready for a change of pace in my heated summer reading and Captured in Frame was a perfect fit. I feel like it took me a lot longer to read than it should have, most likely due to the slower, sleepier pace, but this was exactly what I needed.

Georgia is in England looking for a fresh start after years of pain and anguish in Canada, but from the moment she sets foot in Bramble Cottage sinister things begin to happen to her and before long she’s caught up in a murder mystery that is all-consuming. Luckily, she does not have to deal with this scary situation alone and has her family and new friend Will as a strong support system. It is this loyalty and protection that I admired most about this novel. I especially loved all of the bonding moments with Georgia, Will, and his infant son, Jack. It’s clear this trio has a special bond before any of them even realize it, and it was sweet to see this new relationship grow.

I would’ve liked the pace to have been more picked up and a nice little twist would’ve made it even better but overall, I enjoyed this novel. I do feel like this was more on the cozy side and not the suspense I had hoped for, yet there is something endearing that drew me in time and time again. If you’re wanting a nice mystery with some decent tension amid a picturesque English countryside, then look no further than Captured in Frame.

My Rating: ★★★★

About the Author

A published, award-winning Christian author, Laura Thomas writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul—especially in her numerous romantic suspense novels, as well as her teen fiction, marriage, and children’s books. Laura is a hope*writers certified writing coach, a book-loving chocoholic mom and nanny, and is married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they now live the empty nest life in Kelowna, British Columbia, with their French bulldog!

Connect with Laura at laurathomasauthor.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a $25 Amazon gift card!

(1) winner will win a signed, personalized paperback copy of Captured in Frame, and a Captured in Frame canvas book tote!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 6, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 13, 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/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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