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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Review & Giveaway! A Promise to Protect by Liz Johnson!


A Promise to Protect by Liz Johnson
Love Inspired Suspense / December, 2012
Find on: Amazon, Goodreads

About the book: 

 Navy SEAL Matt Waterstone knows about keeping people safe. When his best friend's sister is attacked, Matt promises no harm will come to Ashley Sawyer—not on his watch. But Matt's not the only protective one. Ashley will do anything to safeguard the residents of the battered women's shelter she runs. She's sure she can handle the threats she gets in return. What she can't handle is the way Matt scales the walls around her heart. Yet when she falls prey to a crime web far more sinister than she'd realized, trusting Matt could be the only way to survive….

My rating:
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My thoughts:

A Promise to Protect was a great read! I liked it from the beginning and the book just kept continuing to get better as I read! I loved the characters - especially Matt, although Ashley and her brother Tristan were also favorites. I particularly liked how protective Tristan was and found myself chuckling a few times from things he did. ;)

The mystery was very good. I actually didn't guess who the culprit was and found myself surprised when it became known what was really going on. The romance was sweet and I liked how the book had an epilogue so it didn't seem like things were rushed.

After reading A Promise to Protect, I now plan on going back and reading some of Liz Johnson's previous books (especially The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn)... because if they are as good as this one, I know I'll like them. :)

I definitely recommend A Promise to Protect if you like suspenseful romance books - it's a great one.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for my review. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*


Book Giveaway!

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45 comments:

  1. Geo LibrarianDecember 23, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    I do so enjoy this kind of story. I guess I am just a hopeless romantic.

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  2. CrystalDecember 23, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Cool :) I have a bunch of love inspired books on my Kindle :D

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  3. UnknownDecember 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    I love a good mystery!

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  4. Anne GoochDecember 23, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    I enjoy Love Inspired Suspense books and I am never disappointed because they are such great little books.

    Merry Christmas

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  5. Wendy NewcombDecember 23, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    This sounds like a good story, thank you for hosting the giveaway.

    wfnen(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. lag123December 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Thanks for the great review. This is a new author for me.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  7. BookishqueenDecember 23, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Sounds interesting. I will have to read it.
    Rebekah G.

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  8. Gayle (bemiown)December 23, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    These are great Romantic books. Not too much but just enough. Wishing you well for this Holiday Season. Bemiown

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  9. UnknownDecember 23, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Oh, this looks like a great story! And thank you for showing me the invite tab on Google!

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  10. DeborahDecember 23, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I would love to read this.

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  11. desitheblondeDecember 23, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    i like the way the author did the cover and then i read your reviw here and on am amazon and then i like to read and blog on books al kind and then if they are not autographed i play it foward

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  12. Vera GodleyDecember 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Suspense with "protection" and a bit of romance is a formula for "a good read."

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  13. Krystal LarsonDecember 23, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    I love the cover!

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  14. MerryDecember 23, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I love the LIS and look forward to Promise to Protect. Thanks for a chance to win it!

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  15. BekahDecember 23, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I'd love to be entered! I have actually read 3 Love Inspired Suspense books, so it's funny you are hosting a giveaway for one this week! :)

    ~Bekah
    bekahdwall(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. MeghanDecember 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Can't wait to read this!

    mestith@gmail.com

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  17. Bonita62December 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    I love your giveaways. You have wonderful books to win!!Thanks for chance to win!!
    bbleon62@yahoo.com

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  18. Sarah Rebekah RichmondDecember 23, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    I would love to win!!
    Thanks for the giveaway and God Bless!!
    Sarah Richmond
    sarahrichmond.12@gmail.com

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  19. Road to GrinnellDecember 23, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    This sounds very interesting! I've been looking to read more mystery/suspense, as I'd love to acquire the skill to write it. Clean, sweet romance is hard to find, and these characters sound endearing! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. :)

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  20. Rhonda's DoingsDecember 23, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    I would love to win/read/review this book! sounds great. Merry ChristmaS & Happy New Year!

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  21. NatashaDecember 24, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win and happy holidays!

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  22. AnonymousDecember 24, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    I'm new to this site thanks to Rhonda&#39. Looks like a perfect site to help me find future reads. I actually purchased this book and am looking forward to reading it. Blessings & Merry Christmas, Susan Fryman

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  23. apple blossomDecember 24, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    would love to win this book thanks

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  24. Tamera WesthoffDecember 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I love Love Inspired Suspense!

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  25. HannahDecember 24, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    This looks like a good book!

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  26. JennieDecember 24, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Hey! This is the book that I was going to buy, but looked through the reviews first and your review was really good!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 24, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    sounds like a book that I'd enjoy reading


    sonflower277 at gmail dot com

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  28. NatureFairyDecember 24, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    My mom and I really, really like reading Love Inspired books (and the suspense are my favorites). We'd love to be able to read this!

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  29. ShopgirlDecember 25, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I love suspenseful romance!

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  30. Sparks of EmberDecember 26, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    A good mystery that keeps you guessing sounds great!

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  31. Sparks of EmberDecember 26, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Forgot to say my Rafflecopter name is Katherine Vinson!

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  32. AnonymousDecember 26, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Would love to win. Love Inspire and Love Inspired Suspense is the best.
    inspiremichelle@yahoo.com

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  33. Chasity S.December 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    It sounds like an interesting book! =)

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  34. Mikal DawnDecember 27, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I've ALWAYS loved Love Inspired books, and this one looks like a keeper! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this one!

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  35. Jasmine A.December 28, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Looks like an interesting story!
    Not sure what name I am signed in on the rafflecopter under but I think its Jasmine Augustine and on here I am Jasmine A.
    montanamade(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. Monica M BarnettDecember 29, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    I've read a few books in the Love Inspired series, but a Suspense one would be a first for me. Your review has really piqued my interest. Thanks so much for holding this giveaway!

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  37. BeckyDecember 29, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Good afternoon Liz. I have read quite a few of you books and would love read this one too. Wouldn't mind winning it as well.

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  38. LAWonderJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I have never read any of your books, Liz. Would love to win. It sounds like a great book.
    LAWonder10

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  39. Madilyn CrouchJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    How fun! Hope I have the chance to read it!

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  40. RebeccaJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    OH this book sounds amazing. I love just about any book that contains a Navy SEAL!! But this one sounds particularly interesting. I cannot wait to read this.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  41. NanceeJanuary 5, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Thanks for a wonderful review. This is on my wish list. Thank you for offering a giveaway copy!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  42. BeckyJanuary 5, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Would love to read this - love a good suspense novel.

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  43. UnknownJanuary 5, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    This sounds like a great read, thanks for the chance to win.

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  44. UnknownJanuary 5, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Nice comments about this book. I've not read writings from this author before, but always looking for great reads. Thank you for this giveaway and the chance to win an interesting new story.

    In Christian Joy,
    Barb Shelton
    barbjan10 at tx dot rr dot com

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  45. awhartnessJanuary 5, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!
    Angela Hartness

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