“Stop investigating or you will die.” A Covert Operatives story Searching for a missing pregnant foster teen, Rebecca Mason stumbles across a human trafficking ring. Now with criminals determined to silence Rebecca, security specialist Collin Walsh appoints himself her protector. But how can the secret husband who once abandoned her to join the military regain her trust? Collin will do anything … Collin will do anything to make up for the past…but first he must ensure they survive.
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This is a clean Christian suspenseful romance filled with action from the beginning to the end.
Rebecca Mason and Collin Walsh were HS sweethearts, with a tragic past. Collin leaves Rebecca at her lowest point and has not been back in ten years.
Rebecca is now an advocate for children and has inadvertently stumbled upon a human trafficking situation. Collin, after being in the military, and currently working in security, is back in town to close up his deceased mother’s home.
After all these years, he sees Rebecca from afar and when he realizes she’s being attacked, he runs to her aid. Little did he know that from then on, their lives would change once again. He is determined to keep her safe, and ask for forgiveness, but trust was lost a long time ago, even if the attraction is still there.
This is a story filled with action, bad guys, trust issues, family dynamics, faith, as well as hope , love and the possibility of second chances.
Another great addition to this series in which all the books are stand alone stories.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Risky Return is filled with intense action that begins on the first page and it never lets up! Rebecca Mason is attacked by an unknown man and she is rescued by Collin Walsh, the man she hasn’t seen for almost twelve years. As the danger escalates Rebecca is faced with accepting protection from this man who married her and then left her when their baby died. After they both escape numerous threats to their lives Rebecca realizes that she must trust Collin with her life but can she trust herself with her feelings of love that have never died?
This is an exciting story but it is also a timely story that focuses on the serious problem of human trafficking that is now plaguing our society. Rebecca becomes aware of this as she struggles to find a young teen girl who has suddenly disappeared. As her search continues it becomes apparent that Missy Donovan may be one of many teenagers who are being forced to have babies so that they can be sold in a suspected baby-selling operation. Rebecca is determined to rescue Missy and the other girls and Collin is just as determined to protect Rebecca. It soon becomes apparent that they are both still in love with the other but it is doubtful that their past hurts can be forgiven!
Risky Return is an exciting, fast-paced story filled with intrigue and mystery but author Virginia Vaughan has also included a strong faith element throughout her book and she also features both Rebecca and Collin’s faltering faith and their acceptance of His ever-present love! It is through their doubts and questions that they both realize that God is always there and that forgiveness is always available!
I truly enjoyed reading Risky Return and I recommend it to anyone who like romantic suspense and Christian fiction.
I received a complimentary copy from the author but I was under no obligation to write a positive review.
Oh, so much fun! This is the first book by Virginia Vaughan that I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author has found herself another fan! If you enjoy high-energy, intense action romantic suspense, you will love this book!
The plot is well-crafted and has plenty of twists and turns as Rebecca, a well-meaning and loving psychologist, unwittingly steps into a baby trafficking ring while trying to help a pregnant foster teenager. Her first love Collin returns to their hometown to settle his mother’s belongings when he intercepts a killer targeting Rebecca. Their history is complicated but as threats against Rebecca escalate, Collin uses his training to protect Rebecca. Though it’s a shorter novel, the author does an excellent job honing the characters into lovable, realistic, and multi-dimensional people with fully fleshed-out backstories.
I received a copy of the book from the author and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
Multiple attempts on Rebecca’s life (within the first chapter), an old flame returned to town, and questions about who she can trust with information about a suspected baby selling ring make Risky Return a book that was hard to set down.
Virginia Vaughan balances the intense danger and suspense with the personal past of Rebecca and Collin (and oh, boy, is there a lot for these two to sort through). I think most readers can relate to making—and later regretting—some bigger decisions in their youth they would approach differently in their life-experience wisdom.
This is another high octane, pedal to the medal story that meets every expectation I expect from the Love Inspired Suspense line of books
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This book is about a group of people who kidnap homeless pregnant teens and sell their babies to families who want to adopt after the girls give birth. What a horrifying thought! I was so proud of Rebecca for following her gut and digging deeper into the issue even though she kept getting threatened. Collin steps in to protect her…but he is also Rebecca’s one-time husband. Will the feelings that were there years ago resurface or will those wounds run too deep to heal?
I received an ARC of this book from the author, which in no way influenced this review.
As a fan of Virginia Vaughan’s books, I knew Risky Return, the third book in her Covert Operatives series, was a must read, and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! This very fast pace suspense had me hooked from the first page. The characters and story line with its many twists and turns had me guessing to the very end! I literally stayed up late into the night just to finish it as I couldn’t put it down!
While this book is a part of a series, it can definitely be read as a stand alone book.
I received a copy of this book from the author, but was not required to give a positive review. This is my honest opinion of this book.
Received this book from the author BUT THIS IS MY HONEST OPINION:
I love this author, she writes about what’s happening now in our world. Realistic characters who have a past with each other (like we could) make this a good read. A horrible situation like human trafficking (which we see in the news) and trying to help a victim escape and bring these monsters down makes this a great read. Suspense that makes you not leave your seat (because you don’t want to miss anything) makes me so glad I chose to review this book.
I really loved this book, it was so suspenseful and edge of your seat. I had to stay up late at night to finish this book because I could not put the book down, I had to know what was going to happen next! This book was christian and clean, and I appreciate that.
Action packed and intense! With the next book in her exciting Covert Operatives series, Virginia Vaughan reunites an estranged couple at just the right time to cut danger off at the knees. There is non-stop action, a touching a back story, and enough chemistry to keep us watching for the flame to reignite! Really enjoying this series!
When court psychologist Rebecca Mason takes an interest in tracking down a missing pregnant teenager that she has counseled, she unknowingly stumbles across a major trafficking ring and puts herself in the sights of the bad men.
Security specialist Collin Walsh walks back into Rebecca’s life at just the right time to rescue her from the first of several attempts to get her to back off from her investigation. Will he be able to walk away without getting to the bottom of who’s after her? Doubtful … considering he just discovered they’re still married!
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and the opinion
is solely mine.
Ripped from today’s headlines, “Risky Return” deals with human trafficking. In this case, of pregnant teens and illegal adoption. This is a good, fast read that was very enjoyable with good characters, suspense, clean romance and second chances.
The first book I have read by this author and I look forward to reading more.
Virginia Vaughan’s tenth book, and it’s amazing. This book deals with the subject of human trafficking and illegal adoption. Two prominent issues in today’s society. Rebecca Mason and Collin Walsh are loveable characters with a less than perfect past. Throw in secrets kept and missing girls and you have Risky Return. I encourage everyone to grab a copy and read for yourself.
I couldn’t put it down. It kept me in suspense until the end.
This book has it all–a second-chance romance, intrigue, danger, suspense, serious issues addressed, a cute baby, and a fantastic HEA. I highly recommend this book and hope to read more by Virginia Vaughan. I received an ARC. I chose to write a review and share my opinion of this excellent Christian romantic suspense.
this is a story that has human trafficking and baby napping ,Rebecca is looking to help a missing teen. but now someone want to hurt her . Collin is in town to clean out his mother house after she passed. there are secrets that come out and can he protect her , if you like suspense and romance you will want to read the story I was given a copy of the book but this is an honest review.
The characters in this book, Rebecca Mason and Collin Walsh are married but haven’t been together for more than 10 years. He walked out on her after loosing their unborn child in a miscarriage. Now, all these years later, he is back in town to sell his mother’s house after she passes away. While at the store, he sees someone attacking Rebecca in the parking lot and comes to her aid. She has been helping a teenage girl who has been caught up in a human trafficking ring. What follows is non-stop action as they try to figure out who is making these attempts on her life as they try to expose the trafficking ring.
The author did a very good job weaving a difficult subject into the storyline while holding the readers attention. There is a lot of suspense to keep you turning the pages of this book! I recommend this book to anyone who likes Christian Suspense.
Don’t let the “Love inspired” fool you, this books has so much action and suspense you will love it. This story reflects what is going on in the world today with human trafficking. It is so well written that you will be finished with it before you know it because its hard to put down.
I love the Inspirational Suspense genre although some authors’ stories, while enjoyable, may edge on predictability. However, this author is not one of them. From the time I discovered her books, I have enjoyed everything she writes. So, the opportunity to read an ARC of the latest installment in her Covert Operatives series had me very excited. From the first page, I was engaged in the story and found myself wishing for a longer commute, so I did not have to stop reading. As the longer commute was not possible, every spare minute was spent reading this story.
Although there are many layers to this story, the subject matter at the heart of the story is not an easy one. I do feel, however, that the author handled it well as she built this story around what, for some, will be a tough subject.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book. However, the thoughts and opinions presented here are my own.
Risky Return (covert Operatives 3)
Virginia Vaughan
Non stop action with a definite surprising twist. Started today and couldn’t put it down.
Great nail biting second chance romantic suspense that doesn’t give you time for a breath while Collin tries to protect Rebecca from an unknown evil.