About the Book:
Title: Ambush on the Ranch
Series: Red Rock Country
Author: Tina Wheeler
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: December 24, 2024
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense
Seeking ranch refuge…
with lethal threats at every turn.
After running for her life through the forest, art gallery owner Janel Newman wakes up in the hospital with no memory of the past forty-eight hours. A car bomb and masked gunman make it clear she must’ve seen something she shouldn’t have. When she's forced to hide at deputy sheriff Zach Walker’s family ranch along with her twin sister, secrets are uncovered, and a murderous conspiracy is revealed. With ruthless criminals dogging their every step, will Janel and Zach be able to thwart these villains’ plan to silence Janel for good?
EXCERPT:
“He’s going to kill us!” Janel scrambled over the SUV’s center console as Zach crawled out through his window. Waiting for him to clear the threshold so that she could follow sent her thumping heart into overdrive. “Hurry!”
A second bullet fired with a bang and shattered the back passenger window. Fear reverberated down her spine.
Zach reached inside, grabbed her upper arms and pulled her out into the chest-high raging waters. She gripped his broad shoulders as the frigid temperature assaulted her senses, and the undertow kept her boots from gaining purchase on the rocks below. The ping of another bullet made her shudder.
Using the SUV’s door as a shield, they each took hold of the window frame to keep from being swept away. Janel leaned toward the closed back seat window, daring a quick glance at the shooter. He sat on his motorcycle up on the cliff, ready to take aim.
She panicked and ducked.
Water hit her face.
A bullet whizzed over the SUV, inches from where she’d been seconds ago.
An intense plot filled with secrets, heart-throbbing action, multi-dimensional characters, and faith that will satisfy fans of this genre . . .
When Janel Newman, an art gallery owner, awakens briefly after being chased down by an unknown assailant, she has a horrendous headache and is confused about why she's in the hospital. Most shocking, however, is the fact that she has no memory of the past two days.
Zach Walker is a local rancher who is a sworn, fully-trained volunteer for the local Mounted Fugitive Retrieval Team which assists law enforcement in patrolling the rough terrain of the area. He's in pursuit of a fugitive wanted in connection with another crime. While tracking the suspect on his horse, Copper, Zach sees a friend who attends the same church—Janel Newman.
After Janel is released from the hospital, Zach makes it his mission to protect her from whoever is stalking this lovely young woman. The plot grows in intensity as the story progresses. Eventually secrets involving Janel's twin sister are revealed, but the motive and who is behind it remains elusive.
This author possesses great skills at creating unique and heart-stopping action scenes and in saving vital information about characters and clues until just the right moment while weaving a strong faith thread into the dialogue. This book is completely clean in language and content.
'Ambush on the Ranch' was one of my favorite inspirational romantic suspense stories for 2024. I will definitely read more of this new-to-me author's work in the future.
I received a copy of this book from the author through JustRead Publicity Tours. All my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Harlequin | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Bookshop | BookBub
Also Available
About the Author
Tina Wheeler is a Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author and retired teacher. Although she grew up on the edge of the desert in Arizona, her favorite place to plot a new story is on a balcony overlooking the ocean. She enjoys spending time with her large extended family, brainstorming with writing friends, discovering new restaurants, and traveling with her husband.
Connect with Tina by visiting authortinawheeler.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon digital gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 6, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 13, 2025. Winners 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.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
