A Secret to Die For

This is a wonderful book filled with suspense and romance. There are a lot of twists and turns. Grace and Nate become reunited after losing touch after college. Nate must protect Grace after she helps one of her patients. I really love this author and her stories. I received a copy of this book from Revell for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

“Because God knows that sometimes, after you put the pieces back together, you end up with something stronger and even more beautiful than before.” --A Secret to Die For If you’re looking for a book with the perfect blend of suspense, mystery, romance, and faith, grab A Secret to Die For by Lisa Harris. From the first page, this story drew me in, and it kept me turning pages to the end. It is a well-written story with great pacing. The action starts quickly and keeps going with several twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. The main characters, Grace and Nate, are both broken and hurting, but they are very realistic and engaging, and I love the way they step right up to solve the mystery. There is a faith element running through the story, but it blends well with the story and isn’t obtrusive.I would recommend this book to those who enjoy well-written romantic suspense. I will definitely be reading more from this author. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the author/Revell. All opinions are my own.

Nutshell: Meet Grace Callahan, psychologist. One night changes the trajectory of her life as someone breaks in to her home and demands a key the intruder believes her client gave her. A key she knows nothing about. Grace is in the race of her life trying to put together pieces of a puzzle she wasn't even aware she needed to put together. But she has to put them together fast or else her life will be next. Grace insists the help of an old friend, Nate Quinn who is battling his own demons after a horrific incident. Grace and Nate are on the race to find answers before it's too late. What I though: From the beginning of the first page, Lisa Harris weaves a story so suspenseful it's so very difficult to put this book down. With a heart pounding plot that keeps you up until the wee hours of the morning, it's a fantastic book that grabs your attention and keeps it until the very last pages. When you start this book, it takes just one page before the story launches right off the board and you better be ready to hold on! Lisa Harris knocks it out of the park once again and you won't be disappointed after you turn the last page. Would you read this? If you enjoy thriller, mystery suspense, you will enjoy this book! Revell Reads sent me this complimentary book to review for them. All opinions expressed are my own.

If you enjoy romantic suspense Lisa Harris is a must read. I have enjoyed every book I have read by her. Just when you think we need more action you get it. I loved Nate and Grace’s history they had together and how they built on the but created something brand new. They mystery surrounding what the enemy was after kept the reader guessing as well. Overall, an action packed read. A copy of this book was given to me by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This thriller starts the chills from the very first page with two crimes that leaves Grace, a counselor who has had her own share of grief and sorrow, very confused as to why she is being targeted. Enter Detective Nate Quinn, an old friend from college and on his first day back after taking some time off from a horrific crime he experienced himself, and you have two friends fighting to stay alive. This was a story that could literally be pulled from today’s headlines and with a potential crime that could have some very serious ramifications and consequences for the whole country if not the world. Very scary stuff was addressed in this book and I really wanted to bad guys caught. I liked how author Harris inserted the gospel in her story. Difficult questions were being asked and faith filled answers were being delivered. This was an emotional journey as well for the main characters as not only were they fighting for their lives, but both were going or had gone through the different stages of grief and guilt. This story shows how grief always changes a person; either that person can choose to change for the better or for the worse. I received a complimentary copy of this novel. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

First off, I am a bit partial because Lisa has been one of my favorite authors for a long time. I have enjoyed every book I have read by her. If one of her books is available, I am quick to jump on the reading wagon train. This one starts you off running, flipping page after page, feeling as if the adventure took off without you! It is high energy, and gets your heart racing right off the bat. Honestly, I was tired just thinking about all these people went through in a day's time. Grace was probably my favorite character. She was brave and bold. Nate was interesting, but seemed to be a bit off kilter at times. Maybe it was due to his PTSD, but he made quite a few bad choices in his police work. Also for his first day back on the job, they sure did give him a lot of space, rather than waiting to see how he would handle things. I liked how Grace and him were old friends and I enjoyed the banter between his protectiveness and her independence and ability to live life in the moment. Paige was kind of the buffer between the two, keeping things real and the tension down. Some of the suspense and mystery was a bit intense and the timeline felt a little unrealistic. I honestly don't know how they could have squeezed all they did into one day! It could probably have been drawn out a little bit more. My brain is always trying to wrap around how long it would have taken them to go here or there... along with interview time, and other things. However for a fast paced, quick read, that will keep you interested, this book was pretty good. Maybe not her best, but it was ok! I received my copy courtesy of Revell and I was not asked to review it positively. All opinions are my own.

Suspense, intrigue, fast paced action, gripping plot. If you read this at night be prepared to lose sleep - you won't want to put his down. Grace becomes the target when her client dies. Someone thinks he passed something incriminating to her. Enter Dectective Nate Quinn. Nate has recently returned to work due to an injury and PTSD. Lisa Harris writes suburb romantic suspense and I love her style of writing. She always captures my attention in the first couple of pages and doesn't let go. I find myself staying up late to finish one of her books. I received this book from the author and was asked to leave an honest review. Lisa Harris is one of my favorite authors and has been for several years. You will love her Christian Romantic Suspense. All opinions are my own and no one told me what to leave. Hope you love this book as much as I did.

This was the first Lisa Harris book I’ve read and it won’t be the last! I love a story that grabs you and demands that you continue reading as fast as you can until you finish. I really liked Grace’s back story. It was rather untraditional and unexpected which was nice. I did feel, however, that sometimes the story was a little predictable. It was like there was a Mary Poppins bag that followed the characters around and gave them what they needed right when they needed it. Like why were the binoculars just right there? Why did she just get out of that situation so easily? And now she’s in another situation? I felt like there was a lot of well written and interesting situations all strung together. It might have been a little more realistic to have only a few longer situations with more details included instead of a bunch of short ones. I liked the relationship between Grace and Nate but wished it was developed a little more deeply at the end. It was kind of sudden. Good but sudden. I also would have liked to read more about the villains. Why were they doing what they were doing? Who were they? I found the explanation at the end good but a little confusing. I wish there was just a little more detail and explanation. Overall I really liked how the book kept my interest. I liked it and definitely want to read more by this author. I received a copy of this book from Revell as apart of the blogger program. This has in no way influenced my review. All thoughts are my own.

In my mind there isn't much better than sitting down on a rainy afternoon or lazy weekend and reading a book. A Secret to Die For is just the book for one of those afternoon! I will admit that a good romance is usually my first choice, but Lisa Harris writes great suspense novels that include romance and mystery. In A Secret to Die For Grade is adjusting her life to the death of her young daughter and the break up of her marriage due to the loss of their daughter. On the anniversary of her daughter's death she's woken up to the sounds of someone breaking in her home. Trying to decide if this is a fight or flight scenario she decides it's a flight and manages to barely escape before the intruder enters her room. She manages to hide until help arrives. Later that morning she has a reunion with an old friend of her husband's. He's working a homicide case and they are lead to her for help. Grace knew her client was worried, but she never really thought anything would happen to him. As she tried to help the police she is drawn even more deeper into the case. As they try to decipher the cryptic messages that Stephen left Grace and Detective Nate have their own personal demons to wrestle. She's struggling with thoughts of her daughter and her grief for not having done more for Stephen and Nate is struggling with PTSD from a recent bombing that killed his partner. As Grace tries to help Nate with his PTSD he's rushing to solve the case of who killed Stephen and why before Grace is put into harms way again. I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read, but one that kept me interested the entire time. I have read quite a few of her books and I've never been disappointed! To keep up with what she's currently working on follow her Blog, her Facebook page, her Twitter page or her Pinterest page. **I received a free copy of this book from Revell for my honest opinion.**

Psychologist, Grace Callahan is suddenly thrust into the center of a murder investigation, when one of her clients (Stephen Shaw) is murdered. She quickly realizes that Stephen’s fear and paranoia were real. And Grace recognizes she may become the villain’s next target when her house is broken into, as the perpetrators believe she has vital information to implement their strategy. The detective on the case, to her surprise, is an old college friend, Detective Nate Quinn. This novel has suspense, romance and action and has an entertaining and fast moving plot, as Grace and Nate try to solve a crime before a major crisis takes place. The plot has twists and turns and keeps the sense of the mystery until the end. The story is laid out well and progresses as the author systematically unfolds the storyline details. The author does a nice job of creating Grace’s character showing her to be both brave and vulnerable. I liked the connection between Nate and Grace as they rediscover their friendship and a mutual attraction, for one another. To me it seemed the ending came about rather abruptly, all of a sudden the crisis had passed. Based on my experience, there were a few inaccuracies in some of the technical information and procedures explained in the book, but I overlooked them, as it was a fictional story. However, some might find those details distracting. Overall it was a well written and a creative narrative. And I thought the title was a perfect description of the story’s theme. I would recommend this novel if you enjoy contemporary suspense and mystery stories.

There are a group of authors who I can count on every time I pick up their book. Lisa Harris is one of those writers and A Secret to Die For did not disappoint me. The characters were well written, and I appreciated the way the heroine, Grace Callahan, handled being divorced after a tragic event destroyed her marriage. Nate Quinn is working through his own PTSD issues while trying to protect Grace. The story is filled with action and yet balances romance in a realistic way as Grace and Nate are reunited after years of being apart. When one of Grace’s patients is murdered, she and Nate are thrust into uncovering the truth behind conspiracy theories and crazed accounts. The twists are unexpected, and the book had me flipping pages long into the evening. Lisa Harris always delivers a great story and A Secret to Die For was no exception.

This novel is full of suspense, mystery, problem solving, romance and so much more. If you enjoy current day, FBI/Police mysteries you will enjoy this novel. Psychologist Grace Callahan, is a beautiful woman who has been though a lot. When she finds herself in the middle of fighting for her life she must rely on her old college friend, the handsome Detective Nate Quinn. Nate and Grace must stay ahead of whomever is trying to kill them, to find the secret Grace is not even aware she holds.

** “I’ve learned there are no guarantees in life. There’s nothing you or anyone else can do to ensure nothing goes wrong. That’s why sometimes we have to take risks and do hard stuff.” ** Lisa Harris delivers another action-packed romantic suspense thriller with “A Secret to Die For.” After her home is broken into, psychologist Grace Callahan finds herself drawn even more deeply into a deadly situation that stems back to her patient, Stephen Shaw. When Stephen is found murdered, Grace is reunited with a former college friend, Homicide Detective Nathaniel Quinn. The two must decipher a mysterious message her former client left her, and figure out who is behind the deadly actions, and what their true intent is. And in the middle of the all the action, Grace and Nate must come to terms with the feelings they know are building between them while overcoming their own past losses and traumas. Filled with theft, kidnapping, murder, shootings and car chases, “A Secret to Die For” is a heart-thumping story that will leave you guessing until the very end as to who the true perpetrator is and why they keep going after Grace. Harris does an excellent job of revealing just enough information to keep the plot moving quickly and smoothly, yet withholding just enough to keep the reader intrigued. Besides being a great thriller, though, “A Secret to Die For” provides so many amazing lessons — dealing with unanswered prayers; overcoming our scars, both those people can see and those that people can’t see; only God can heal the holes in our hearts; there are no guarantees in life; because we live in a fallen world we will face tragedies; blaming and questioning God; there will always be evil in the world, but we will overcome it; and brokenness. In addition to all these amazing gems, this book contains several major themes that run throughout the story. We constantly see the age old question of where is God right now?, as well as we’re reminded that we can’t heal without letting go. The main theme “A Secret to Die For” deals with, though, is dealing with and overcoming grief. Harris repeatedly reminds us that both Jesus and God understand grief. As she writes from Grace’s perspective: “Somehow, though, in the middle of feeling as if no one understood, she’d begun to discover there was One who did understand this journey of grief. Sometimes she’d hear God’s quiet voice in the wind. Feel his presence in the words of a song. She realized that he could feel her pain and that he understood the depth of her loss. Because he’d watched his own Son die as well.” “A Secret to Die For” isn’t therefore just constant action, although it has plenty of it. It is also at times deeply introspective, which slows the action down and gives the reader a breather and a chance to reflect. Those who have gone through deeply traumatic experiences will relate to both Grace and Nate. I’m not sure if this is intended to be a standalone, or if there will be future books in a series. Harris’ next “edge-of-your-seat story” is due out Fall 2019. Five stars out of five. Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, provided this complimentary copy for my honest, unbiased review.

A Secret to Die For is a novel centeried around psychologist Grace Callahan. It’s an exciting cliffhanger that keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will happen next. It has a strong story line. and lots of suspense. I love this book.

A Secret to Die for had everything that I love in a book, suspense, romance, heartbreak, and faith in God. The suspense was there throughout every page without a let up. I would have never once would have guessed who did it. Actually I didn't try to guess because I was just caught up with each scary moment. The grief they felt was described so real and was so sad. Flashbacks and guilty feelings are something I think a lot of us have went through. A lot of characters weave in and out of this story but Nate and Grace both make the story happen. I loved Nate for his protectiveness and doing what was right. I loved Grace for her understanding and wanting to help. A great, great read! I received this book from Revell for free. All opinions are my own

Deb’s Dozen: Two lost souls, the US electrical grid under attack, murders and suspense. A Secret to Die For by Lisa Harris falls a bit short of her “signature pulse-pounding suspense” but is a good story nevertheless. Nate Quinn, a detective who’s just returned to work after losing his partner and team in a bombing, is called in to cover a burglary gone wrong at the home of Grace Callahan, psychologist. What starts out as a simple burglary attempt quickly turns complicated as one of Grace’s patients, Stephen Shaw, is found murdered—and has left Grace a cryptic note about what he’s been involved with. Turns out Nate and Grace know each other from long ago—Grace dated and married on of Nate’s best friends. However, the husband is long gone and their daughter has died from cancer. Grace, too, is suffering from PTSD. But Grace is determined to help Nate solve the case—Stephen was her patient, after all. So starts a merry-go-round of kidnappings, murders, unsafe safe houses, missed clues, cryptic clues, and a situation that could take down the entire electrical grid of the United States. I enjoyed the story, liked getting to know Nate and Grace—they were both sympathetic characters. And I liked the police procedural portions as well as how they got stymied on occasion. However, there was too much “preaching” conversation between Nate and Grace toward the end for my liking. All in all, a good book but not a great one. Three stars. Lisa Harris has won a Christy Award and twice won the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel from the Romantic Times for Blood Covenant and Vendetta. She and her family have spent almost fifteen years as missionaries in southern Africa. She enjoys cooking, photography, and bush safaris. Find out more at LisaHarrisWrites.com. Revell Books gave me a copy of A Secret to Die For, but I was in no way obligated to write a review.

This is only the second book that I've read by Lisa Harris but she is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. The heart-pounding action in "A Secret To Die For" begins immediately and it doesn't let up. The murder of a computer security specialist and his suspected connection to a possible cyberterrorist attack on the United States powergrid creates a story filled with adventure,intrigue and danger. Psychologist Grace Callahan and police detective Nate Quinn are old college friends who find themselves caught up in the race to prevent computer hackers from destroying life as we know it and they soon realize that their college friendship could possibly turn into something deeper if they can only overcome the extreme hurts that they have endured in the past. Three years ago Grace lost her young daughter to cancer and her marriage ended in divorce and Nate is still suffering from PTSD due to witnessing a bombing that recently took the lives of his police partner and many other innocent victims. Grace has found strength in her faith in God but we see Nate floundering in his. As his feelings for Grace deepen we watch his spiritual struggle during his efforts to protect her. In one moving excerpt, as he rushs to find Grace alive, Nate begins to pray. 'God, I can't go through this again. Please.' He'd shoved God into a box. Used him when he needed him or wanted something. And now that he needed him, he was ready to bargain, or beg, or whatever it took to get what he wanted. Except that wasn't how things worked. Not in this life. He knew that. Prayers went unanswered. People died." This book is filled with intense action and suspense from the very first page and I found myself wondering if the author could sustain her momentum throughout the entire story. The answer is a definite yes; the mystery and suspense remain to the end! There are also two very believable characters who are struggling to overcome deep personal suffering as they turn to each other and attempt to completely rely on their faith in God. I truly enjoyed "A Secret to Die For" and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christian romantic suspense fiction. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and publisher but my review is voluntary and these are my honest opinions.

Another fast-paced thrilling journey from Lisa Harris! The action and suspense start from page one and don’t stop until the very end of the book. Whew! The numerous twists and turns in the plot definitely had me guessing constantly who the bad guy may be.... The book is well-written with an intriguing plot and premise, the style of writing is fluid and easy to read, the suspense is intense, and the characters are delightful. Grace and Nate were friends back in college who have lost touch for the last decade or so. Both have emotional and psychological trauma from their pasts and have struggles trying to overcome fear, guilt, and hopelessness. Grace is a deeply feeling, vulnerable yet resourceful and brave psychologist who gets sucked into Nate’s world when one of her clients becomes a murder victim. Nate is a homicide detective, freshly released for return to duty after a bombing that killed his partner and colleagues. Nate is thorough, meticulous, protective, loyal, and tender-hearted yet tries to wall up his heart. When the two reconnect because of a homicide case, they become involved in trying to stop a nefarious scheme much bigger than they had thought but also in laying down their past fears and anxieties to let themselves fall in love. If you love romantic suspense, this book is for you. You won’t be able to put it down! I was given a copy of the book by the author and Baker Publishing Group and was under no obligation to post a review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.

A thrill-ride from start to finish, this book was hard to put down! Not only did it have pulse-pounding action, but both Grace and Nate has horrific tragedies in their past that they were dealing with. Reading how they were joined in these tragedies by unforeseen circumstances and how they each handled what had happened based on their relationship to God was interesting to read. This might be one of Lisa Harris' best books yet! I received a copy from the publisher for my thoughts. All opinions are my own.

This book is a solid 4 & 1/2 stars for me. I enjoyed getting to know Grace and Nate and their struggles and heartaches. Their losses and how they dealt with them spoke to me on a personal level as I have dealt with the deaths of two of my best friends, so that was an aspect of the book that I liked a lot. The premise of the book and what Grace and Nate are rushing to stop was more than a little scary to picture happening in reality but made for an exciting and captivating read. This was an easy read and kept me interested through out the novel. Highly recommend! My hubby will be reading it soon! I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts expressed are my own.

It's a race against time as homicide detective Nate Quinn finds an old friend, Grace Callahan, being chased by some bad guys intent on bringing down the nation's electric grid. How exciting is that! They think she has the piece of programming needed to ensure their hack of the computer systems which control the grid can't be stopped. This is a solid romantic suspense tale by Lisa Harris in top form. There is a lot of action from start to finish, and a surprise twist at the end. Ms Harris spends a lot of time developing the principle characters, Nate is dealing with PTSD from a recent case he was on, and Grace is still dealing with the death of her young daughter to cancer and sad divorce because of it. Nate finally realizes that the strength of Grace's faith in God, is what he needs to have to conquer his demons.

A Secret to Die For By Lisa Harris Grace Callahan knows that this is going to be a rough week-it's the anniversary of the day that changed her whole world. She just had no idea just how much rougher it was about to get. When her name brings the police to her door she is shocked that the client she had seen hours ago is now dead. Stephen Shaw seemed paranoid but it went with the job in Grace's opinion, now she's having to rethink that assessment because someone things that she was left with something that they want. The only problem Grace has absolutely no idea what they are referring to. The last thing Detective Nate Quinn wants to deal with after a 3-month absence is having to deal with a murder on his first day back. And when they find a link to the victim and Grace Callahan, a name from Nate's college days, he and his partner are sent to interview Grace. A break-in at Grace's home and office soon has everyone on high alert and a cryptic message on her phone from Stephen just adds to the tension. And when evidence begins pointing in a possible cyberattack that could bring the country to a standstill they find themselves in a race not only against time but whoever had Stephen murdered. A Secret to Die For appears to be a standalone novel which means there is no backstory that you have to be concerned about missing out on. The book opens on the action drawing the reader in with the first line, "A sharp clatter jerked Grace Callahan out of the...". I mean seriously doesn't that just grab you? What was that clatter? And what was Grace jerked away from? Several issues are dealt with in this story including loss of a child, divorce, and PTSD. These issues play an integral roll in how the various characters react to the events that unfold. As this book is classified as Romantic Suspense you know that there will be a dash of romance thrown in with a heavy dose of suspense. For some, the romance may seem a little cliche but this is a book with limited pages within which everything has to unfold. Fans of Lisa Harris will enjoy this newest work and for those who have not yet read her, this is a good choice for trying her out. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Revell with no expectation other than that I offer my honest opinion.

Once I turned the first page I was gone, be ready for a fast-paced action packed read. You will never see most of what happens coming, and yet it is one of those being at the right place at the right time happenings. The author does a wonderful job of keeping your attention, from beginning to end, and the title sure pulled me in, and you will quickly know how the title applies, and when you learn what is happening it could be so true. There is a bit of sweet romance, not knowing what you’re looking for, and maybe an end to life as we know it, yes this is just a few of the happenings in this book. I received this book through Revell Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.

“A sharp clatter jerked Grace Callahan out of the novel she was reading. She dropped the paperback onto the empty side of the queen-sized bed, then sat up, trying to determine if the noise had come from inside the house, or outside. More than likely it was her neighbor’s dog again, knocking something over. Or maybe she’d simply imagined it. She glanced at the book’s ominous cover. Next time she should stick to reading something less…intense when trying to go to sleep.” Guess what I was doing when I started this book? Yeah, I knew as soon as I read this opening I was in for an intense ride and sleepless night. You would think by now, I’d learn not to start a suspense novel before bedtime! But in my defense, I couldn’t wait to dive into this promising thriller by a new-to-me author. Though I know Lisa Harris has penned multiple books over her writing career, I haven’t had the chance to read anything by her until now. What a ride this book was! I’ll be adding all of her other novels to my very massive must-read list. Both Grace and Nate have had their share of grief they are still dealing with. As a psychologist, Grace has all the tools to combat the negative feelings that often sneak up on her. While she’s dealt with most of it, the murder of her client brings them sharply back to focus. Nate just recently returned to duty after an explosion takes out his partner and most of his team. Having survivor’s guilt threatens to bury him in a pile of remorse. Together they not only need to outrun the killers but help each other emotionally & spiritually. I love how the suspense takes precedence over the romance, but you can also feel it simmering under the surface. This is definitely an adrenaline rush as they race to stop a national threat all while trying to figure out what clues Grace’s client left her. Information that in the wrong hands can have disastrous results! I also love how Grace clings to her faith in spite of the danger and how she leads Nate back to his. It’s refreshing to read a book that not only keeps you on your toes but feeds your spirit too! Intense, heart-pumping, adrenaline laced, and keeps you turning pages late into the night are just some of the adjectives I’d use to describe this novel. Lisa Harris is now on my list of automatic read authors! If you love stories like this, I highly recommend “A Secret to Die For”. *I received a complimentary copy from the author and was under no obligation to leave a favorable review.*

From the very first word on the very first page I was held in the gripping tale of break-ins, murder, and computer hackers. The story was fast paced and a real late into the night, page turner. I have yet to be disappointed in a story by author Lisa Harris. The two main characters, psychologist Grace and detective Nate, each had traumas of their own from the past that had "crippled" them. Grace unwittingly got drawn into this national crime because of a client of hers. Danger lurked almost around every corner and Nate had sworn to try his best to protect her. He couldn't let what happened in the past happen again. National security and the fate of the people living in the U.S. are in a precarious position. The "Bad Guys" are always just a step ahead. What will happen if they succeed in spite of the effects of the police, detectives and the FBI? If you enjoy suspense of the most gripping kind along with excitement and a little romance thrown in for good measure, don't miss this one! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through the author but was not required to write a review.