DEADLY HOLIDAY REUNION When his ex is thrust into the crosshairs of a deadly syndicate, FBI agent Gavin McKade will do whatever it takes to protect her. Even work the case with his stubborn sheriff dad. Gavin’s holiday homecoming isn’t exactly warm and fuzzy, but he must set aside the past to make sure Lexie Grant survives. As if protecting Lexie from professional killers isn’t difficult enough, … difficult enough, the unlikely reunion has rekindled their complicated romantic connection. But if Gavin can’t untangle Lexie from this dangerous web, the blurring line between duty and love may not matter…because this Christmas could be their last.
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HOLIDAY SECRETS by Susan Sleeman is the first book in the McKade Law series. It’s the heart pounding story of Gavin McKade and Lexie Grant.
Dr. Grant was never much of a family man or one to take interest in his kids. He turned Lexie and Adam over to his sister-in-law, Ruth, to raise them. He was in and out of their lives sporadically. Lexie had always felt protective and motherly to her younger brother Adam doing anything to keep him happy and loved.
FBI Special Agent, Gavin McKade had arranged to meet with Lexi, who he once was romantically involved with, to ask questions about her father since he had become a major person on interest in a health-care fraud investigation. Just before he arrived he heard gunshots and heard an explosion. He feared for Lexi and rushed to the airstrip where he found Lexie administrating CPR to her father who had suffered a major gunshot wound to the chest. The killer had been riding a motorcycle and was unidentifiable due to his heavily tinted visor on his helmet. He had grabbed the envelope that Dr. Grant had said contained “insurance” for Lexi’s safety and blew up the doctor’s plane via his phone before speeding off just prior to Gavin’s arrival.
Gavin has a strained relationship with his Dad, Lake County Sheriff Watt McCade. He hadn’t been home in some time and was hoping with it being the holidays that things would go smoother this time. There is the initial conflict of who was in charge of this murder investigation, but in the end they realize they are working for the same goal. This are big fish to catch – a syndicate, possible drug connected, to bring down and the safety of Lexi and Adam to consider.
Lexi doesn’t want to be controlled by anyone and feels she can take care of her brother and herself. However, she is smart enough to see the seriousness of the situation and must do all in her power to protect her brother – even if that means working with her ex, moving in one of the Trials End cabins on McCade property, and putting all the hurt from the past in the past.
The McKade Law is RISKING EVERYTHING FOR LOVE AND THE LAW. Can Gavin found out who this killer is before he strikes again and Lexi gets hurt? Can he risk his heart to remember his past with Lexi and to dream about a future with her? Lexi is determined to not repeat the same mistakes, but does her heart have a mind of its own? Will she keep her brother safe by all means – even if it endangers her own?
Susan Sleeman touched all the basis with HOLIDAY SECRETS. The edge of your seat events will keep you turning pages. The romance is sweet and toe curling – even if it takes twice to get there. She has you loving Lexie and Gavin, but will also have you wanting to give them a good shake a time or two. It’s heartwarming when she shows that even if you disagree and argue from time to time, your family will always love you and have your back. Throw in that it all takes place around Christmas and the story has a Christian feel and you have one wonderful story! The gorgeous cover speaks volumes about a Texas cowboy returning home to find answers and his love of the land.
I highly recommend HOLIDAY SECRETS to anyone that loves a wonderful well written story that will leave you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart. I can’t wait to read the other books in this series.
Holiday Secrets (McKade Law)
Susan Sleeman
Pain of abandonment hits Lexi and Adam from their father and from Gavin has hit them hard. Can they trust Gavin or has he just returned to investigate their dad. Can they trust him when the chips are down?
A twist and turn read that keeps you guessing until the surprise turn of events. A page turner from beginning to end while Lexie and Gavin look for a murderer among family secrets and betrayal.
Fast paced, easy read with plenty of action and light romance. Both Gavin and Lexie have some growing to do, but this book does a good job setting up the McKade community, introducing you to the McKade family, and giving you a taste of the strength and love this family has for one another, and how they protect the ones they love. The faith elements are not preachy and help the characters move past their wounds and issues of trust.
An outstanding romantic suspense novel!
I love this new cast of characters for this series! They are incredibly well developed. I’m really looking forward to learning more about the McKade family as the series progresses.
Both Lexie and Gavin are burdened down from past wounds. I wanted so badly to see them each let go of the pain and move on with their lives. They needed to learn how to forgive and trust God.
The plot really kept me guessing. I was completely amazed when the truth was revealed.
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Holiday Secrets is a Love Inspired Suspense by Susan Sleeman and is book number one in her McKade Law series. Lexie Grant is the target of a ruthless syndicate. Riding to her rescue is FBI agent Gavin McKade. He must trust his family to help him watch over Lexie and her younger brother, Adam. But, Lexie is having a hard time letting Gavin back into her life, due to their previous history. Can Gavin keep Lexie safe or will this be their last Christmas alive? Wow! This story starts off with an explosive bang and never lets up. I loved how Lexie and Gavin had to work through their respective difficulties. They finally allowed God to really take control of their lives and then they were able to enjoy His sweet peace. The McKade ranch sounded like such a peaceful place to be. Susan really brought it to life for me. I’d love to spend a Christmas with them and their horses! What a great edge-of-your seat beginning to the series and the plot twist at the end is one that I never saw coming. I can’t wait for the rest of the McKade saga to continue. Way to go Susan!
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.