Book Review of 'Deadly Rodeo Threat' by Sami A. Abrams

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I am back today with another Love Inspired review! I hope you enjoy my thoughts and thank you again for stopping by!

Welcome to the Reviewer Tour for Deadly Rodeo Threat by Sami A. Abrams, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Deadly Rodeo Threat
Series: Stone Creek Ranch #2
Author: Sami A. Abrams
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: February 24, 2026
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

A trail of missing women
leads him right into a killer’s trap.

When his twin sister disappears, Navy SEAL Logan Russell’s search for her leads him deep into the woods, where he finds her best friend in the clutches of a masked assailant. Sheriff Isabelle Sinclair is determined to solve Lisa’s mysterious disappearance the night of her last rodeo—and someone will do anything to keep her from digging too deep. When crucial evidence links Lisa’s case to a string of barrel racers who’ve also vanished, Logan and Izzie fight against the clock to track down a suspected serial killer. But when he sets his sights on Izzie, can they outsmart their enemy before both women end up dead?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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My Review

There is something engaging about this novel that grabs you from the beginning. The mystery of a missing girl and her twin being back in town will almost always pique my curiosity.

I lost my emotional support dog three years ago this January, and I know reading this novel was not an accident. I’ve been afraid to let myself even consider the possibility of getting another dog because the pain of losing her was so severe that I’ve been scared to even consider putting myself in that position again. After reading Deadly Rodeo Threat and seeing just how much Shadow helped Logan throughout the story, I was reminded just how vital animals are in our lives. Sure, they don’t last forever, but the incredible work they do while they’re here is immeasurable.

While Logan and Isabelle are sweet characters that did have their share of problems, they felt stiff and a little too perfect. Where are the flaws? The love story is sweet, but I felt like this focused so heavily on the relationship and not so much on the suspense, which was disappointing as I was in more of a suspenseful mood.

While engaging and entertaining, there was nothing really special that made this novel stand out. Still, it has me thinking about the importance of pets, and for that, I am grateful as I am now prayerfully considering my next support animal.

My Rating: ★★★1/2

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About the Author

Sami A. Abrams grew up hating to read. It wasn't until her 30s that she found authors who captured her attention. Now, most evenings you can find her engrossed in a romantic suspense novel. In her opinion, a crime plus a little romance is the recipe for a great story. Sami lives in Northern California, but she will always be a Kansas girl at heart. She has a love of sports, family, and travel. However, a cabin at Lake Tahoe writing her next story is definitely at the top of her list.

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