What do you do when the past you thought you left comes back to haunt you? Targeted by a serial killer, Billy “Bubba” Campbell was forced to leave his past behind. He’s been living in another town with a new name until Makenna Drake returns and asks for his help. Can he return to the life he left or will his return allow the killer to finish the job? Captain Makenna Drake sent Matt Fisher away … job?
Captain Makenna Drake sent Matt Fisher away five years earlier to save his life, but now the killer is striking again, and he might be her only hope to catch this killer. Can she convince him to return to the life and the town he’s worked so hard to forget? Will they be able to stop the killer from striking again?
Fans of Alana Terry, Christy Barrit, and Margaret Daly will love this romantic suspense. Best-selling author Lorana Hoopes takes you on another fantastic ride full of secrets and suspense. A page-turner until the end, this story will send your heart racing as you race to figure out the killer. Includes questions for a discussion group. Grab your copy by clicking above, but be sure to hang on to your hats.
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I liked this clean suspenseful story by Lorana Hoopes. There were more characters/suspects than I’m used to keeping track of but that just made it more interesting. I didn’t figure out the guilty person until the very end.
Oh my goodness! Never Forget the Past is an amazing, all consuming book! I read everything Ms. Hoopes writes, but she really outdid herself this time! How clever that the serial arsonist is a woman – not a spoiler; you know this with the first sentence! Favorite line: I’m going to bring someone back from the dead. With way too many suspects and possible motives, this story just kept me guessing. You absolutely do not want to miss this book!
Finally Bubba or aka Matt gets his story told. With fires being set to kill people, every page had me suspecting someone different. I really enjoyed the twists and turns. If you like suspense, you will like “Never Forget the Past”. I highly recommend!
I think this is my favorite book in this series. There are lots of twists & turns which kept me guessing all the way through the story. I never guessed who it was & was so completely surprised. I really great story!! In the next book, I am glad to learn Cara’s story. Can’t wait. I received an ARC. This is my voluntary opinion.
The first chapter brought me right into the story with questions of why and who and how could they do this? I really liked that there were so many possibilities of suspects that made the story more intriguing as I tried to solve the mystery.
There were also small sparks flying between Bubba and Captain Makenna Drake as they tried to find the arsonist. I really liked reading about Bubba’s story and finding out what kind of a man he was aside from being a firefighter. I liked his religious background and how he turned to God and prayer for answers.
This is one of my favorite series by Lorana Hoopes because of the characters and the suspense. I also like the setting for the stories. Lorana left this book with a cliff hanger for the next book in the series which is fine by me because it will bring Bubba and Makenna back together while the book focuses on Cara and her past. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review. This is a great story in a great series!
Makenna needs to bring back Matt ‘Bubba’ from the death so they can find the arsonist who after been silent for five years started again. But where do they start? So less clues to start with. Can they keep their loved ones safe? Can they find the right one between all the possible suspects?
I loved this story, it will keep you guessing till the end. And of course a sweet romance. When I finished this story, and read the teaser at the end I wanted to start the next story right away.
From the first page I enjoyed this exciting story! Learning Bubba has a hidden history as Matt made me want to know what happened. A gripping mystery of who is turning this small town upside down. I liked the slow attraction that simmered throughout the story. Knowing the belief that God is there for them whenever they needed added a sense of security to the characters.
The third in THE MEN OF FIRE BEACH series and they get better with each one. This story grabs you from the first sentence and does let go as it twists and turns through an exciting plot. The characters are fascinating and believable. Plenty of action and emotions, with a healthy dose of religious belief to satisfy all readers. I can’t wait for the next one!
Five years ago, a series of murders began taking place. When the main suspect was targeted, they had to start looking again. They have now begun again…on the fifth anniversary of the incident that started it all.
What a great mystery!!! Good job Lorana Hoopes!
Another great read by Lorana Hoopes who once again brings a cast of strong,well developed characters and pulls you in , keeping you glued to the pages with all the suspense,twists and turns along the way. She brings the story to life with her descriptive writing and vividly painted scenes. I loved and highly recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I really enjoyed this suspenseful clean romance! The story moved along really well and I found myself constantly guessing and reevaluating who the culprit could be. Great romance, great characters.
I received a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions are my own and are expressed voluntarily.
It was I little hard for me to get into this book as I didn’t like being in the arsonist’s head at the beginning. Once I got past that though, the story really held my interest. There were so many suspects and I didn’t guess who it was. The characters are well written and realistic.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review.
Lorana Hoopes has packed this book with possible suspects. I think she has written very realistic characters in Makenna and Bubba/Matt. Their reactions and feelings are perfect for what has happened and is happening in their lives. The reactions of Matt’s family and the family and friends of the other victims are also realistic. I enjoyed trying to solve this with Makenna and Bubba. I look forward to the next book.
From the first page, you will want to read the entire book! I love books about arsonists, especially female arsonists! It is just plain creepy to me! This isn’t a “horror” book or anything but a really good story about “Bubba” who is the target of an arsonist 5 years ago so the police suggested he move to another town to stop the fires. It seemed to work, for 5 years at least, but the fires have started again and Bubba has come back to town to help the Police Chief, Makenna Drake, finally put an end to the fires once and for all. Every time I thought I had the arsonist figured out, I was wrong! I loved the relationship between Bubba and Makenna! They were totally focused on finding the arsonist but also felt the attraction between them. Also, can you imagine Bubba’s family finding out that he is alive when they thought he was dead? As a mother, I just can’t imagine the job I would feel! A wonderful story that you will want to read in one sitting!
I really enjoyed reading this book.
It’s a suspenseful & moving story.
It will draw you in from the very
first pages, & keeps you guessing till
the last. Wonderful characters.
Another great book in the series.
I loved everything about this must
read story!!
This is the 3rd book of the Men of Fire Beach Series and they keep getting better! This one was full of intrigue and suspense from the beginning. As the story develops the list of potential suspects grow… it keeps you turning pages to the end!
I received a free copy of this book from the author. I am leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
“Never Forget the Past” is the latest book in “The Men of Fire Beach” series and the stories keep getting better and better.
When a serial arsonist returns to her town after a five year hiatus, Captain Makenna Drake decides its time to bring Matt Fisher back from the dead.
As Matt (known as Bubba) and Makenna work together to catch the arsonist, they race against the clock to try to stop more fire fatalities. This arsonist is crafty, and doesn’t leave any evidence. Can they put together enough clues to stop them before it’s too late? Who will the next victim be? Is there a connection to Matt?
I loved trying to solve this one. There were more than a couple of plausible suspects, and just when I thought I had it figured out, there was another twist to the story.
If you love romantic suspense this is definitely the book for you.
I received an ARC courtesy of the author, and this is my honest review.