Yuletide Protector (Love Inspired Suspense)
by Lisa Mondello
Steeple Hill / 2009
Find on: Amazon, Goodreads
by Lisa MondelloSteeple Hill / 2009
Find on: Amazon
, Goodreads
About the book:
Her ex-husband wants her dead? Daria Carlisle can hardly believe it. Detective Kevin Gordon insists it's true...and that it's his fault that her ex is still at large. Which means it's his responsibility to make sure Daria stays safe. So when Daria stubbornly refuses to run scared, Kevin takes on the role of yuletide protector. He knows firsthand that Daria's ex means business. And with Christmas coming, the determined cop intends to give Daria the holiday celebration she deserves--safe and sound by his side forever.
My rating:
My thoughts:
I've read and enjoyed many Love Inspired Suspense novels; but, unfortunately, I didn't care for Yuletide Protector all that much. The story started out well and I thought I was going to really like it, but somewhere along the way it felt like nothing much was happening in the story and things became mundane for me. I also didn't like the romance story and the ending that much, as it seemed like things were resolved very quickly. Plus, there seemed to be contradictions in the storyline at times.
The things I liked: I liked the beginning and how Kevin was undercover doing a sting operation. I also liked how selfless Kevin was, at times, and that he protected Daria using his own money, since the police department didn't have the budget for it.
Overall, Yuletide Protector was an okay read for me. I wanted to enjoy it more that I did, but it just didn't click with me. There were things I liked, but a lot of things I didn't. I do seem to be in the minority, though, as most of the reviews I've seen for Yuletide Protector are from people who loved/really enjoyed the book.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. 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 and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
I've read and enjoyed many Love Inspired Suspense novels; but, unfortunately, I didn't care for Yuletide Protector all that much. The story started out well and I thought I was going to really like it, but somewhere along the way it felt like nothing much was happening in the story and things became mundane for me. I also didn't like the romance story and the ending that much, as it seemed like things were resolved very quickly. Plus, there seemed to be contradictions in the storyline at times.
The things I liked: I liked the beginning and how Kevin was undercover doing a sting operation. I also liked how selfless Kevin was, at times, and that he protected Daria using his own money, since the police department didn't have the budget for it.
Overall, Yuletide Protector was an okay read for me. I wanted to enjoy it more that I did, but it just didn't click with me. There were things I liked, but a lot of things I didn't. I do seem to be in the minority, though, as most of the reviews I've seen for Yuletide Protector are from people who loved/really enjoyed the book.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. 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 and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
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