Welcome to the Blog Tour for Escape Route by Tanya Stowe, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Escape Route Exposing a gang’s leader…
is the only way out of danger
While flying above the Texas border, helicopter pilot Tara Jean “TJ” Baskins witnesses a brutal murder. Now a deadly arms-smuggling gang wants her out of the way. To stay alive, TJ must work with border patrol officer Trace Leyton—her old friend and the man who once betrayed her—to catch the ringleader. But when the search leads to Trace’s family, can TJ trust him to save her?TJ swallowed. “What did the Leytons do to you? You've worked for them most of your adult life.”
“Yeah, I have, and all that time they treated me like I was just another ranch hand. I worked my fingers to the bone for them and once in a while, if I was good, they’d toss me a bone like a dog.”
His jaw tightened. “When I turn you three over, Denby is gonna pay me enough to buy my own horse ranch, far from here and the Leytons. All Bill wanted was his nephew. Now that I got him a bona fide pilot, I'm gonna ask for a bigger cut. You’re a bonus he won't be expecting, and I'll make sure he pays for it.”
An action-packed story of resolving misunderstandings, renewing faith, and finding love where it's least expected . . .
This is the first book I've read by Tanya Stowe, and I was impressed with her excellent character and scene development. There is nothing one-dimensional about this plot!
Tara Jean Baskins, called 'TJ' by just about everyone, is a skilled pilot who is doing contract work for the Border Patrol Service in Texas. She is not happy when she is paired up with a childhood friend and neighbor, Trace Leyton, to investigate a case involving illegal trade of goods over the border. She has awful memories of how she was treated by Trace's brother, Chad, and Chad's friend, Bill Denby.
Trace wants to diffuse the tension that fills the air whenever he is around TJ, whom he calls Tara Jean. Unfortunately for him, his attempts to discuss the past with her are unsuccessful. She is resistant to forgiving him and refuses to believe that he is remorseful about his behavior back then.
The author has included a strong group of supporting characters who add meaning and depth to the plot. In particular, TJ's widowed mother, Eva Baskins, is a wonderful addition to the story. Eva is the spiritual stronghold for the entire group of struggling younger adults and children who are having difficulty grasping the Lord's purpose and meaning for their lives. Eva became my favorite character in the story because of her sound advice.
The young foster teen, Squirt, and the younger boy, Bobby, are spirited and add some whimsy and levity to an otherwise tense story. The rapport that quickly develops between these two 'misfits' is realistic and sweet.
The final few chapters are literally a wild ride filled with action, red herrings, and danger. I enjoyed what you might call an unconventional type of romance between the two lead characters.
This book is completely clean in language and content.
I received a copy of this book from the author through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tanya Stowe is a Christian Fiction author with an unexpected edge. She is a Publisher’s Weekly Bestselling Author who fills her books with the unusual…mysteries and exotic travel, even a murder or two. No matter where Tanya takes you…on a train down a mountain or a suspenseful journey packed with danger…be prepared for the extraordinary.
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TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a print copy of Escape Route and $25 Amazon gift card. (2) additional winners will receive a print copy of Escape Route.
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 29, 2022 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 5, 2022. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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so glad you loved your first experience with Tanya's books - she's one of my faves :)
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt, Escape Route sounds like a must read for me!, thanks for sharing it with me!
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Thank you, June, for your wonderful review. I look forward to reading Escape Route.
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