It is that time of year when I gravitate toward books with Christmas in their titles. This one is a contemporary Christian suspense mystery romance Christmas fiction by author Dana Mentink. Since it is a Love Inspired Book, it is a little smaller in length and size, but the good news it has a healthy size print.
Lost Christmas Memories is the fourth and final book in the author’s Gold Country Cowboy Series. It also happens to be the first book I have read by author Mentink. I was able to catch on to the story which opened dramatically. However, at times I felt a bit at a loss even with the recaps. It would be much better to read the series.
This is the tale of Tracy and Keegan. The characters were well defined right down to their flaws making them realistic. The author writes in a descriptive manner that drew me in from page one. I could feel the panic and imagine the scene without a problem.
The romance moved a bit fast, but it always does in short books. Dialogue was plentiful and flowed easily between the characters. The book contained inspiration and touched on faith, forgiveness, and hope. There was plenty of action, emotion, twists, and a bit of humor.
I would recommend this, but I would also recommend reading the other three first. If you enjoy suspense, cowboys, and fast paced action books, you definitely will love this one. I rated it a 4 out of 5 stars. A copy was provided by CelebrateLit but the review is my own honest opinion.
Book: Lost Christmas Memories
Author: Dana Mentink
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense/Christmas
Release Date: November 1, 2018
A witness with amnesia
Can she trust this Gold Country Cowboy with her life?
Tracy Wilson witnessed a murder—but after a head injury, she can’t remember what she saw. Now someone plans to silence her for good, and only cowboy Keegan Thorn believes her. With a killer after her at Christmas, Tracy is running out of time to remember…and falling dangerously hard for the cowboy who could break her heart.
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About the Author
Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over thirty five titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Harvest House. Dana was thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the Jeanne Robertson Comedy With Class Competition. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, teen bear cubs affectionately nicknamed Yogi and Boo Boo, Junie, the nutty terrier, a chubby box turtle and a feisty parakeet. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com.
Writing this book was bittersweet for me. It was lovely to finally be able to tell youngest Thorn brother Keegan’s story, but I sure am sorry to say goodbye to this series! It was such fun to write about these four kinsmen and the family bonds that held them together through all manner of murder and mayhem! Here at Mentink Manor, we have recently sent a bear cub away to college for the first time. It feels like I have lost a limb now that my Boo Boo is gone! Fortunately, we will enjoy having her home for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Though it won’t be a cozy country Christmas like it is for Keegan (we live in a city of 80,000 here in Northern, CA) we will be thrilled to have all our family home to celebrate together (Mama Bear, Papa Bear, two cubs, a naughty terrier, and a senior citizen box turtle!) I hope you enjoy this last installment in the Gold Country Cowboy series. I am sending along our best wishes for a blessed holiday season, from our Mentink household to yours!
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To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away a grand prize of a copy of Lost Christmas Memories, a $50 Amazon gift card and this cute reading charms necklace!!
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This sounds good!
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This book sounds like a really great read.
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Thank you so much for taking time to bring to our attention another great read. I enjoy these tours and finding out about many terrific books.
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Thanks for your encouraging!
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