Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Book Review and Giveaway ~ Inferno by Lisa Phillips ~ 10/2/2024

Inferno JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Inferno by Lisa Phillips hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Inferno 
Series: Benson First Responders #9 
Author: Lisa Phillips 
Publisher: Two Dogs Publishing, LLC 
Release Date: September 4, 2024 
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

BIG CITY CRIME. SMALL TOWN HEROES

An epic finale. 

Detective Samantha Jesse is determined to hold on to what she has. Whenever she gets too happy, life corrects that mistake and takes the joy from her. Her new partner, Detective Romeo Alvarez, was there the day of the biggest correction, but despite his assertions, that doesn’t mean they’re forever connected. Unless her worst fears come true and he changes his ways because he fell in love at first sight with her sister, Bristol. As if Samantha needs that complication in her quiet life. 

A love rekindled. 

Fire Department Captain Julio Espinoza-Vasquez has never let go of the love of his life. Raised by deaf parents, he sees the world in ways no one else around him ever will. And he’ll put it all on the line to protect his colleagues—the family that the department has given him. When a spate of suspicious fires and one death make it clear something is happening in Benson, Julio lands on an inter-department task force. Working with Samantha is his one shot at getting her back. 

As the hunt for the arsonist turns to targeted attacks, Julio puts it all on the line to save Samantha while she investigates these deadly crimes. Only together can they uncover the culprit. But not before Benson becomes an inferno. 

Each Benson First Responders book is a stand-alone Christian Romantic Suspense.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Lisa Phillips | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

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My Thoughts:

Wow!  Just, wow!

I always try to write my reviews as soon as I've finished a book so I can get my thoughts down while they are fresh in my mind.  Well, I just finished reading Inferno and I'm still reeling from all the action that took place, especially in the last few chapters!

I even stayed up past my bedtime to finish reading and find out for certain who the arsonist was.  I had my suspicions towards the end after a few clues were hinted at but I had to have them confirmed before I stopped reading for the night.

The characters were well-written and very relatable.  Julio and Samantha had a history which the author explained wonderfully and had me routing for them from beginning to end.  Even the secondary characters were fun!  I do hope to revisit Bristol and Romeo at some point in the future.

This is the 9th book in the Benson First Responders series.  There were mentions of characters from previous books but this was a very good stand-alone read.  I do want to go read more of this series now, though!

I am very excited and thankful to review this book today!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

More Books from this Series:

Allegiance Blackout Collateral Detection Knockout Nightfall Fallout Duplicity


About the Author

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 80 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after. Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). Lisa is a worship leader, tea aficionado, and dog lover of two crazy Airedales.

Connect with Lisa by visiting authorlisaphillips.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Inferno and a merch pack!

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