A blank memory. A new life. But her borrowed time just ran out Two years after Grace Thackery washed up on a small-town Mississippi riverbank, she has the first clue about the life she doesn’t remember: someone wants her dead. And while search-and-rescue director Hollis Montgomery’s determined to protect her, the secrets of her past are darker than they expected. Can the bond between Grace and … between Grace and Hollis survive her true identity…and an assassin?
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Her past may be deadly…but for whom?
Jessica R. Patch is always good for some surprises, each of her books always has the unexpected, an element that leaves you doing a double or even triple-take. But Recovered Secrets was something else entirely! Would you believe that her heroine could possibly be [redacted] who [redacted] because [redacted]?! Seriously, I’ve never met a heroine quite like her in a Love Inspired Suspense before.
As I probably say all the time when talking about a Jessica R. Patch book, I think that Recovered Secrets is my favorite. While the amnesia plot is pretty well used, and overused, the totally unexpected direction that Jessica R. Patch takes it was quite different. And I loved it! You can’t go wrong picking Recovered Secrets as your next Love Inspired Suspense read!
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Hooked on page one and reeled in quickly!
Not all suspense books are created equal. Many books take awhile to gain momentum and some never achieve any sense of the real world. Not this read! Not only is Grace a relatable and lovable character but Hollis is not threatened by her and is in fact able to “tame” her wild side with gentle spiritual reminders and a quirky sense of humor. Loved this book from beginning to end and have added many of Jessica R Patch’s books to my wish list!
This book was a gift from a friend and all opinions stated within are my own.
With flooding, memory loss, and search and rescue, you’d think this book had plenty to keep you busy, wouldn’t you? But Jessica R. Patch kicks it into even higher gear with a heroine I will describe as a female Jason Bourne with a conscience.
Thanks to retrograde amnesia, Grace Thackery doesn’t remember anything before the last two years of her life. Her quiet life in little Cottonwood, Mississippi is upended when people start showing up trying to harm her. And she’s got some serious skills that kick in when she’s in danger. But where did she learn them? Is she a superhero or a supervillain?
The friendship between Grace and Hollister (the man who found Grace and is now her best friend), their bantering, Hollister’s encouragement and pride in Grace’s skills, and his assurance that no matter her past, she’s a new creature in her faith are all spot-on.
A strong female lead that can take on her attackers, a town slowly going underwater, and a plethora of people who want Grace dead had me zipping through Recovered Secrets from beginning to end. This is Patch’s best book yet.
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I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
There are three things that I know that I will find when I pick up one of the author’ books.
1. Non stop suspense/action. I will be taken on a adventure that is filled with twists and turns.
2. A cute romance – sweet romance weaved into the suspense.
3. Biblical Reminder of God’s love and redemption.
I feel like each book that I read by this author gets better and better. She always creates memorable, unique characters. Each of her storylines are action packed, filled with twists and turns and will keep you guessing. In this book, we meet Grace and Hollis. Grace can’t remember her life – but she knows one thing… SOMEONE wants her dead. Enter Hollis. He wants to protect her – but when they start to piece together her past – will her secrets squelch the budding romance. Will he be enough to protect her?
This book is NON STOP from the first few pages. Make sure you have some time to read – you will not want to put it down.
I received a copy of this book through the author — all thoughts are my own.
Okay, if you want cute romance then Jessica R. Patch will deliver. I’ve read many romance books by her and loved every one of them.
However, if you want a page-turner, drop-the-mouth suspense, and action, with a twist of mystery, then she is also the author for you!
I think out of all the suspense books Jessica Patch has written, this is my favorite! OH MY!
It is so full of intrigue and adventures, there really isn’t time to breathe!
I was so taken from the very first page to the last. I actually read many parts out to my husband and he enjoyed them. There were lots of technical stuff I had to get his take on, and he said this author did really well in her depiction of things.
I loved all the quirky moments and banter between Grace and Hollister. There were so many fun comments, yet, also some really deep conversations between the two.
Grace had lost her memory and was just starting to remember things from her past she didn’t like about herself.
No matter what, she couldn’t change it, but she could move forward.
Isn’t that we all hope for if we’ve done anything that we regret? It’s only through the grace of God we can move on.
There’s a quote from this book which says it all:
“You can’t change the past, not the circumstances or your choices. All you can do is make better decisions and live honestly now. I mean, think about it. God knew all you did . . . and yet, He still rescued your heart when you walked down that aisle and cried out for Him to be your Lord and Savior. He saved you, Grace. By grace. You didn’t know what you’d done – but He did. And He loved you anyway.”
Jessica Patch truly knows how to paint a strong gutsy woman, yet also one who is very vulnerable. Grace had times where she could be a “ninja” and take down men like they were ragdolls. She also had a quieter side where she helped out in the inn and as a SAR volunteer.
The author paired Grace with a strong hunky guy. Hollister was an ex-Navy SEAL and had an overwhelming desire to protect Grace and those around him. Add these two together and you get lots of tension and swoon-worthy moments, as well as, heart-stopping action and drama.
Jessica Patch is a very skilled author who weaves intriguing stories which will grip your heart and captivate your soul. Her stories also have wonderful examples of how God can take a broken, worn and lost individual, and fill them with peace, and grace.
I was given this book by the author and all the opinions are my own!
I highly recommend picking up this book. However, I need to warn you, you might not get much sleep until you finish reading it
I love the way the reader is introduced to Grace–in a very homey kitchen with cinnamon rolls after having learned what little she knows about herself. Don’t let this lull you into settling down to a calm reading session. Things are going to change quickly! Recovered Secrets grabbed me and didn’t let go until after I finished the story and a note from the author that’s in the back of the book. I really meant to quit about halfway through and go to bed and finish it the next day. Technically, it was the next day when I finished, around two in the morning. I loved the main characters, Hollis and Grace, and their faith. They had to adjust to so many different possibilities about Grace’s past. Grace’s first consideration is hilarious. The plot had many twists and turns. It definitely kept my interest. I highly recommend this book to Christian fiction readers and to romantic suspense readers. I have loved everything that I’ve read by Jessica Patch and intend to keep reading her work. I received an ARC. I chose to write a review and share my opinion of this excellent read.
A kick-butt Heroine and a former Navy Seals Hero make for an exciting and action packed book. I could hardly catch my breath from sitting on the edge of my seat and biting my nails. Action, suspense, mystery and romance make me a happy reader.
*I was given a copy of this book by the author and publisher and this is my honest opinion.
Jessica’s stories never disappoint! She’s done it again. Warning: You may not find a moment to take a breath between pages. Lots of action and great characters you come to expect from this author
Recovered Secrets is yet another exciting suspense by Jessica Patch that readers will want to finish in one sitting yet be disappointed that it has to end. Grace Thackery, the heroine was rescued at the point of death and has suffered from amnesia for nearly two years since. Suddenly it seems that someone wants her dead but she has no idea why. As bits and pieces of her memory begin to return, Grace also begins to exhibit some unique skills that have her and her friend Hollis wondering just who she really is.
Fast-paced and filled with suspense, Recovered Secrets held me captive until the very end. Unexpected twists and a perfect blend of action, danger, romance, and faith make this book a keeper in my opinion. I always enjoy this author’s novels and will continue to look forward to anything she cares to write.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by the author. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.
I am still out of breath from that read! Recovered Secrets is the newest novel by Jessica Patch. I could not put it down! I have loved her books since the beginning, but they just keep getting better and better. Grace was found in a small town in Mississippi with amnesia. She begins a new life there as she has no idea who she is, where she is from, or how she got there. The action starts on page one as some people from Grace’s former life have found her. It’s a race against time for Grace to figure out who she is and why these people want her dead. Great characters, action-packed, page-turning suspense, and just the right amount of romance.
I was given a copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
I could not put this book down, I had to but it was 4 in the morning by the time I got there. This books so stinking good. The author literally draws you in and keeps the pace of the book going from beginning to end. I loved how Grace was named Grace, because after everything she faced she still was given grace and loved by some many and God included. I loved Hollis he hands down was my favorite. The other thing I really liked is the way the author described what was happening I felt like I was right there and I could picture what was happening. There were so many more things I really liked but I don’t want to give anything away. I will say that in the end there is a huge surprise that I was not expecting. Grab this book you will not regret this amazing read. I received an advance copy from the publisher. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion.
This book is a quick read. There are many twists and turns in the story line, that keeps the reader turning the pages. Hollister Montgomery and Grace Thackery are very intriguing characters. He’s an ex Navy seal. Grace is trying to figure out who she is, literally she has amnesia. Someone is trying to kill her, but she has no idea why. Will she survive, will she get her memory back, will she find someone to trust and love? Recovered Secrets holds the keys to Grace’s answers. Thanks Jessica Patch for another memorable book experience.
‘Don’t worry about me, Grace. I’m a big boy and this ain’t my first rodeo.’
Two years ago, Hollister Montgomery pulled a nearly dead woman out of a Mississippi riverbank. Her named her Grace Thackery and sat with her for six months while she was in a coma. Now, she lives and works in the small town of Cottonwood, and volunteers with him at his job as a SAR person. Life is good, except Grace can’t remember anything at all about her life. Then something happens that propels them both into a dangerous life. Apparently, Grace’s life was not just a nice, happy-go-lucky life. Some really bad people want her dead. And Hollis determines to keep her safe.
I love Jessica Patch’s suspenseful books! She is great at what she does and she does it well indeed here. I enjoyed every single minute of this book. We also get to meet some folks from previous books. Can I say Wilder Flynn? Yes! Patch takes her readers along for this hair raising ride into the realm of covert activities, spies and danger around every corner and nearly every straight away. Do not miss this one, folks. Highly recommended.
*My thanks to the publisher and author for a preview copy of this book. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
Oh my!!!! Each book I read from this author is more and more exciting. The first page drew me in and the action continued throughout the whole story. Great story. I received a complimentary copy of the book. No review was required.