Never Miss

This is a new author to me. I look forward to reading more from this author. This is a Suspenseful, action packed, mystery book with a dash or romance. I enjoyed getting to know Kadance and Lyndon. Their opposite personalities and desire to find the truth. I am curious if this will turn into a series, but if not is is a great book either way. I can't with to read more from this author. I was given a copy of this book for my honest opinion.

This book was good romantic suspense, with the emphasis on suspense at the beginning. The story is about Kadance Tolle, a former CIA sniper who is being pursued by assassins herself and ends up saving the life of geeky Lyndon Vaile, a researcher with three doctorates. Lyndon’s life is in danger from someone called the Mastermind who is pursuing him for his knowledge of Ebola. Once she saves his life, Kadance seems to become his new rear guard, whether he wants one or not and follows him from place to place as he tries to find out more about a plot to use a bio-weapon in the U.S. capital. The entire plot was other-worldly to me because many parts of it were far-fetched. The fact that a scientist is being targeted by criminals was believable, but there were many unbelievable elements that made it hard for me to really like the storyline. That being said, the book was a good one, fast-paced with short chapters. I was definitely disappointed with the lack of a faith element. Neither Lyndon nor Kadance state their beliefs in God, nor do they seem to depend on Him much for protection. I am accustomed to prayers or appeals to God in the Christian fiction that I read and this just was not there. There are even some aspects that seemed non-Christian, like Lyndon cursing for no apparent reason when he is in a thinking trance. The words are not there, but the book says he cursed, so it is left up to the reader’s imagination. I just didn’t like that in Christian fiction. Also, the simmering attraction between the two was a little heated at times, more than what I am accustomed to in Christian fiction. Since there was no real detail about the faith of the two main characters, I could have read this book from a different publisher and not known that it is supposed to be Christian fiction. The good news is that most of it is a clean read, intense at times, sometimes intriguing. At times, it was terrifying, like I was on a roller coaster hurtling down the slope and then I was going uphill again and all was relatively calm for a few pages. The ending was not at all satisfying since the book just seemed to rush to a conclusion after building up the suspense. If I had to rate this book in the Christian category, I would give it a D or even an F. For romance, a C and for suspense a B. So, although this book did not touch me in all of the right places for me to want to pick it up and read it again, it was basically good entertainment, but not a book that I can highly recommend. I must add that my favorite character was Mac the Maine Coon Cat who was intuitive, smart and just plain fun! Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”

Never Miss By Melissa Koslin Kadance Tolle has spent the last few years running and avoiding any lasting interactions with anyone. But when she comes across what appears to be an assassination attempt she can't help herself she has to intervene. She just didn't realize exactly what she was getting herself into by saving Lyndon Vaile's life. Lyndon's life has been dedicated to researching the Ebola virus. After its personal effect on his life, he is determined to find a way to end its hold. What he didn't expect was to find evidence that could have been engineered and now someone is about to use it to possibly bring the US Government down. What Lyndon and Kadance can't figure out is why he is being targeted. With limited time to piece together the little evidence they have, they also have to stay ahead of the very people who have targeted them. Never Miss is fast-paced suspense that has unexpected twists as the various pieces of the past come together. This book is not a gentle or clean read but it does not have any graphic scenes of violence either. Both Kadance and Lyndon are damaged by their pasts and trust is not something they can easily give but to succeed they have to reach out and lower the barriers that they have erected. But how does one extend trust when it has been broken? This is something that takes a risk and makes one vulnerable - something most people have trouble doing. Overall I'd say this is a well-researched, well-written book that those looking for suspense, intrigue, and romance well-blended will enjoy. My only complaint was the focus on physical attributes, I mean I get it, both main characters are attracted to each other and they are in excellent physical shape, but I found it a bit repetitive once it got further into the book. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.