Romantic Suspense Book Review: Don't Keep Silent

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About the Book

Title: Don’t Keep Silent 
Author: Elizabeth Goddard 
Series: Uncommon Justice (Book 3) 
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense/Mystery 
Publisher: Revell 
Release Date: June 30, 2020 

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Publisher's Description

“Investigative reporter Rae Burke will do anything to find her missing sister-in-law, even if it means facing Liam McKade, a man who almost lost his life saving hers. A former DEA agent, Liam thought he could find peace at his Wyoming ranch, but he just doesn't feel at home anywhere anymore. When the reporter who blew his cover on an important investigation inserts herself back into his life, he's less than thrilled. But Rae's keen investigative skills have led her down the right path--and directly into the dragon's mouth--leaving Liam no choice but to protect her. As the danger increases, the past they both tried to flee catches up to them, along with the feelings they once had for each other. 

Bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth Goddard plunges you into a fast-paced, high-stakes story of honor, forgiveness, and justice.”

My Review


*4.5 Stars  
Don't Keep Silent, by Elizabeth Goddard, is the third book in the Uncommon Justice series. From beginning to end, it offers a thrilling combination of mystery, suspense, action, faith, and romance. With a genuine talent for riveting storytelling, Ms. Goddard has written a book that is rich in setting, characterization, and plot. And like snowflakes falling on a mountain slope, the themes of adversity, faith, perseverance, and second chances add depth and appeal to a captivating story that uplifts while it also entertains. 
  
In Don't Keep Silent, the wintry, alpine setting is immersive and enhances the book by contributing an authentic sensory experience to the story. The wind is raw and frigid, the snow is thick and powdery, and the ice is slick and treacherous. More than a mere place for the story to unfold, the setting itself adds its own layer of danger and mystery.  
  
The vibrant characters also make this book special. They are intense, vulnerable, smart, and interesting. Their needs and decisions are compelling. Page after page, the reader becomes enveloped in their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As the characters struggle with difficult and dangerous events, they also look for purpose and meaning within their mistakes and choices. Their faith and trust grow stronger as they discover that wholeness is made possible through the promises of God and through choosing to love and serve others. 
  
The engrossing plot of the novel is thoughtfully detailed and thoroughly engaging. With great pacing throughout the novel, important facts and details are thoughtfully uncovered, revealing the truth behind the secretive and disturbing events the characters encounter. Their efforts to make sense of the perilous circumstances makes for a very satisfying reading experience.  
  
Ms. Goddard has succeeded once again in crafting a novel that is truly entertaining and utterly intriguing. With its integral setting, perceptive characters, and gripping plot, Don't Keep Silent easily held my attention from the first chapter to the last. It is a book I can sincerely recommend to all readers who enjoy clean, suspenseful, romantic fiction. 
  
*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own.


About the Author: Elizabeth Goddard

“With over one million books sold, Elizabeth Goddard is the bestselling, award-winning author of over forty romance novels and counting, including the romantic mystery, THE CAMERA NEVER LIES--a 2011 Carol Award winner. Four of her six Mountain Cove books have been contest finalists. Buried, Backfire and Deception are finalists in the Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, and Submerged is a Carol Award finalist. A 7th generation Texan, Elizabeth graduated from North Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and worked in high-level software sales for several years before retiring to home school her children and fulfill her dreams of writing full-time.    To get book news sign up for her newsletter at her website (link below). You can also follow her on Bookbub, and connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.” --Biography from Elizabeth Goddard’s author page on Amazon.com. 

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