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Hidden Identity #1
No One to Trust
Summer Abernathy wakes up one morning to find her husband missing, three men in her home intent on finding him, and the life she's been living based on a lie. Which Kyle Abernathy did she marry? The computer programmer she met in line at the bank? Or the one who was apparently using that image as a cover story?
The search for her husband--and answers--takes Summer ever deeper into a world of organized crime where people are used one moment and discarded the next. And with her deepest relationship of trust already shattered, Summer doesn't know who to believe.
The search for her husband--and answers--takes Summer ever deeper into a world of organized crime where people are used one moment and discarded the next. And with her deepest relationship of trust already shattered, Summer doesn't know who to believe.
332 pages, Paperback
First published January 7, 2014
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About the author
Lynette Eason
189 books3,728 followersLynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married "the boy next door" and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina."
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. Amazon Adventure
. High Stakes
. Women of Justice
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. Amazon Adventure
. High Stakes
. Women of Justice
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January 10, 2014
Review on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/review/R26ZRI8D...
Review on my blog (to be posted 1/6): http://christianbookshelfreviews.blog...
No One to Trust is at least the ninth book I've read by Lynette Eason and the first book in her new series, Hidden Identity. I thought it was a very good read and one thought that kept coming to mind while I was reading was "This is so good!!".
Right from the first sentence, my attention was grabbed. I loved the writing style and how the chapters ended with you wanting to start the next one right away. No One To Trust was one of those reads that I did not want to put down and, whenever I had to, I eagerly anticipated getting back to it!
I loved the characters and the plot. I love stories with people who are in the WITSEC program, so that aspect was very interesting to me. I also liked that the main characters were already married, though things became rocky because of lies/betrayal.
Overall, a fantastic romantic suspense novel! The sneak peek to book two at the end of this novel makes me excited to read that book when it releases. I definitely recommend No One To Trust to fans of romantic suspense novels.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
Review on my blog (to be posted 1/6): http://christianbookshelfreviews.blog...
No One to Trust is at least the ninth book I've read by Lynette Eason and the first book in her new series, Hidden Identity. I thought it was a very good read and one thought that kept coming to mind while I was reading was "This is so good!!".
Right from the first sentence, my attention was grabbed. I loved the writing style and how the chapters ended with you wanting to start the next one right away. No One To Trust was one of those reads that I did not want to put down and, whenever I had to, I eagerly anticipated getting back to it!
I loved the characters and the plot. I love stories with people who are in the WITSEC program, so that aspect was very interesting to me. I also liked that the main characters were already married, though things became rocky because of lies/betrayal.
Overall, a fantastic romantic suspense novel! The sneak peek to book two at the end of this novel makes me excited to read that book when it releases. I definitely recommend No One To Trust to fans of romantic suspense novels.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
October 6, 2020
3.75⭐️
Summer wakes up to find her new husband gone, then is accosted by a couple of men looking for Kyle. But Kyle is just a computer programmer, and she has no idea what these men are looking for or who they think her husband is.
The days to follow are an extremely fast paced journey of discovering who her husband really is, and why not only is her life in danger, but also the life of her spoiled, selfish sister.
I enjoyed the arc of restoration of a marriage built on lies, falling apart and being rebuilt in Christ.
Summer wakes up to find her new husband gone, then is accosted by a couple of men looking for Kyle. But Kyle is just a computer programmer, and she has no idea what these men are looking for or who they think her husband is.
The days to follow are an extremely fast paced journey of discovering who her husband really is, and why not only is her life in danger, but also the life of her spoiled, selfish sister.
I enjoyed the arc of restoration of a marriage built on lies, falling apart and being rebuilt in Christ.
January 22, 2025
That was a doozy of a story and honestly, I waffled so much between loving and hating characters and wondering what in the world was going to happen next. XD Almost too many betrayals there, it was hard to keep up. Though, I guess the title of the book should have clued me in on that one. XD
Characters:
David was great...I loved how devoted he was to protecting Summer, his repeated apologize for what he'd dragged her into, for lying to her, he was so sincere y'all! I don't know how she stayed mad at him as long as she did. XD He was such a good guy, now, I mean his past was pretty iffy, but he explained it all as best he could and I just loved him the more I learned!
Summer was a good character...was I made at her for not forgiving David, yes. Did I get frustrated with her, also yes...but she just found out her whole life was a lie and I guess I can cut her some slack. XD
I loved Mike! *tears*
Adam and Chase were cool! I'd love more of Chase...is there more somewhere?!
The villain creeped me out...majorly. But just because he had snacks and was heartless...
Themes:
God can use even the most painful moments for good.
Romance:
Mentions of kisses and wanting to kiss, wanting to hold his wife, etc. But nothing overally detailed and they are married.
Language:
N/A
Violence/Gore:
Mentions of car wrecks (3 over the course of the story), a bomb in a hotel, shooting, guns, an explosion, snakes, death by snakes, broken limb, broken/bruised ribs...and that about covers it. A few people get shot and mentions of characters being covered in blood, but not detailed descriptions.
Also some mentions of past cases of child abuse that might be triggering for some.
Overall:
This book took a lot of unexpected twists and turns. I enjoyed it for the most part though all the betrayals had my head spinning. XD
But still, it was super fast paced and just great!
Recommend for ages: 15+
Characters:
David was great...I loved how devoted he was to protecting Summer, his repeated apologize for what he'd dragged her into, for lying to her, he was so sincere y'all! I don't know how she stayed mad at him as long as she did. XD He was such a good guy, now, I mean his past was pretty iffy, but he explained it all as best he could and I just loved him the more I learned!
Summer was a good character...was I made at her for not forgiving David, yes. Did I get frustrated with her, also yes...but she just found out her whole life was a lie and I guess I can cut her some slack. XD
I loved Mike! *tears*
Adam and Chase were cool! I'd love more of Chase...is there more somewhere?!
The villain creeped me out...majorly. But just because he had snacks and was heartless...
Themes:
God can use even the most painful moments for good.
Romance:
Mentions of kisses and wanting to kiss, wanting to hold his wife, etc. But nothing overally detailed and they are married.
Language:
N/A
Violence/Gore:
Mentions of car wrecks (3 over the course of the story), a bomb in a hotel, shooting, guns, an explosion, snakes, death by snakes, broken limb, broken/bruised ribs...and that about covers it. A few people get shot and mentions of characters being covered in blood, but not detailed descriptions.
Also some mentions of past cases of child abuse that might be triggering for some.
Overall:
This book took a lot of unexpected twists and turns. I enjoyed it for the most part though all the betrayals had my head spinning. XD
But still, it was super fast paced and just great!
Recommend for ages: 15+
March 2, 2015
Lynette Eason's book never fail to keep me in suspense! Such great mysteries! And good biblical lessons too :D
March 7, 2018
Wow! That was intense!
I really enjoyed this action-filled suspense from Eason! I loved how it wasn't your typical romantic suspense, instead focusing on a married couple. I did predict a few things early on in the book, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. I loved all the characters, from David and Summer, to Mike, Adam, Chase, and Ron. Amidst the action, there was a lot of heartwarming\heart wrenching moments that only made the story more fabulous.
There is quite a bit of violence, and some creepy elements. That is the main reason I docked a star; this rates pretty high up there on my creepy-scale. ;)
All in all, another fabulous one from Eason!
Recommended for ages 15+ for intense action, violence, death, and mild romance.
I really enjoyed this action-filled suspense from Eason! I loved how it wasn't your typical romantic suspense, instead focusing on a married couple. I did predict a few things early on in the book, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. I loved all the characters, from David and Summer, to Mike, Adam, Chase, and Ron. Amidst the action, there was a lot of heartwarming\heart wrenching moments that only made the story more fabulous.
There is quite a bit of violence, and some creepy elements. That is the main reason I docked a star; this rates pretty high up there on my creepy-scale. ;)
All in all, another fabulous one from Eason!
Recommended for ages 15+ for intense action, violence, death, and mild romance.
December 26, 2015
4.75 stars.
This was a great introduction to Eason's writing, with an action-packed mystery that has, quite literally, a whole bunch of people that the heroine can't trust. Can she and her husband survive? Will their relationship be forever shattered by his hidden past, and is going with him going to keep her alive or put her in more danger?
The only things that bugged me was that David Hackett quite suddenly became Hatchett in the last chapter. It's a huge pet peeve when characters change names.
This was a great introduction to Eason's writing, with an action-packed mystery that has, quite literally, a whole bunch of people that the heroine can't trust. Can she and her husband survive? Will their relationship be forever shattered by his hidden past, and is going with him going to keep her alive or put her in more danger?
The only things that bugged me was that David Hackett quite suddenly became Hatchett in the last chapter. It's a huge pet peeve when characters change names.
June 26, 2015
Wow! This book starts off with a bang and doesn't let up on the tension! It was great! :D
Summer Abernathy wakes up one morning to find her husband missing, three men in her home intent on finding him, and the life she's been living based on a lie. Which Kyle Abernathy did she marry? The computer programmer she met in line at the bank? Or the one who was apparently using that image as a cover story?
Summer is on the run with the man she married but doesn't really know. Her new-found faith is put to the test and she has to learn to trust God and her husband all over again.
This is a great book with edge of your seat suspense and plenty of emotion to keep you engaged all the way to the end.
Summer Abernathy wakes up one morning to find her husband missing, three men in her home intent on finding him, and the life she's been living based on a lie. Which Kyle Abernathy did she marry? The computer programmer she met in line at the bank? Or the one who was apparently using that image as a cover story?
Summer is on the run with the man she married but doesn't really know. Her new-found faith is put to the test and she has to learn to trust God and her husband all over again.
This is a great book with edge of your seat suspense and plenty of emotion to keep you engaged all the way to the end.
March 28, 2020
Synopsis: Summer Abernathy has had the biggest shock of her life. Not only does she find out that her husband, Kyle, is not who she thought he was, but three men come to her house when he isn't home, and threaten to shoot her dead if she doesn't give them a certain laptop with a flash drive, about both of which she knew nothing. A maze of conspiracy unfolds, and it's going to take everything Summer has to keep herself, Kyle, and everyone she loves safe...because someone will stop at nothing to get what he wants, no matter how many lives he has to take in the process.
My Review: What a crazy ride! I rarely give books--well, really, any media--a perfect rating, but this one definitely deserves it! I'm looking forward to reading the sequels! The ironic thing is: I doubt I would have discovered the eBook version of this from my local library if I hadn't been stuck at home due to the Corona virus! Crazy, huh?
My Review: What a crazy ride! I rarely give books--well, really, any media--a perfect rating, but this one definitely deserves it! I'm looking forward to reading the sequels! The ironic thing is: I doubt I would have discovered the eBook version of this from my local library if I hadn't been stuck at home due to the Corona virus! Crazy, huh?
September 28, 2025
Soooo good🫶 I think my favorite part was that instead of being about a couple falling in love, it was about a very much in-love married couple that worked through their issues (and for once, their marriage problems weren't infidelity🙌)
January 6, 2014
Wow! This is one terrific read! In No One to Trust, the action and suspense get started and just don't let up.
What would you do if you woke up one morning to discover that your husband was missing? How about if there were very bad men threatening you and telling you that the man you married is not who you think he is? Well, that is just the beginning of what Summer Abernathy has to deal with. Who is Kyle Abernathy and why did he lie to her?
The author takes us on a real adventure with No One to Trust. She did such an excellent job of telling the story through both of the main characters. I could really feel for both of them and understand the emotions and concerns they both had. Even the supporting characters in the story were well-developed. I found myself getting attached to some of them and truly concerned for their well-being.
And the storyline...wow, again! This book has so many twists and turns. It is truly impossible for Summer and Kyle to absolutely know who is trustworthy. As the book progresses, it is clear that there are moles and information leaks happening and just when I thought I had something figured out, the author pulled a new twist out and thrilled me again.
I loved this book! I really drew close to the characters and the storyline kept me guessing right up until the end. This is the first book that I have read by Lynnette Eason and it will most definitely not be my last.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell (Baker Publishing Group) in exchange for my honest review, which I have given.
You can read this review on my blog at http://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.co...
What would you do if you woke up one morning to discover that your husband was missing? How about if there were very bad men threatening you and telling you that the man you married is not who you think he is? Well, that is just the beginning of what Summer Abernathy has to deal with. Who is Kyle Abernathy and why did he lie to her?
The author takes us on a real adventure with No One to Trust. She did such an excellent job of telling the story through both of the main characters. I could really feel for both of them and understand the emotions and concerns they both had. Even the supporting characters in the story were well-developed. I found myself getting attached to some of them and truly concerned for their well-being.
And the storyline...wow, again! This book has so many twists and turns. It is truly impossible for Summer and Kyle to absolutely know who is trustworthy. As the book progresses, it is clear that there are moles and information leaks happening and just when I thought I had something figured out, the author pulled a new twist out and thrilled me again.
I loved this book! I really drew close to the characters and the storyline kept me guessing right up until the end. This is the first book that I have read by Lynnette Eason and it will most definitely not be my last.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell (Baker Publishing Group) in exchange for my honest review, which I have given.
You can read this review on my blog at http://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.co...
January 14, 2016
This was another great read from Lynette Eason. It gripped me from the start and had me turning pages as fast as I can.
The mystery around the missing laptop and who was after David/Kyle was intriguing. This book was not suspenseful but filled with action and left me wondering what will happen next. I think my favourite parts were when David/Kyle called in the reinforcements. The bad guy was also a bit twisted in how he treated his enemies.
I enjoyed the characters, there was some times I thought Summer was over the top and her sister Marlee irritated me. There was also a character who disappointed me at the end of the book which I didn't expect. The Summer closer to the end of the book was more mature and enjoyable. She had to deal with trust and also grow a backbone. I really hope some of the characters will reappear in the following books.
There were some things which I guessed which took the characters longer to find out, for example, how they tracked Summer and David and who the mole was in the US Marshalls. There was also certain things the US Marshalls allowed which I think in real life won't happen - for example, I don't think US Marshalls will ever let you keep any personal things or contact people close to you etc. There was also a inconsistency about an item Summer said she had on her all the time, but at some point she lost her purse and seemed unreasonable to have this item on her all the time.
But overall this was an very enjoyable action filled book. Recommended for fans of Dee Henderson, Irene Hannon, Terri Blackstock and Dani Pettrey.
The mystery around the missing laptop and who was after David/Kyle was intriguing. This book was not suspenseful but filled with action and left me wondering what will happen next. I think my favourite parts were when David/Kyle called in the reinforcements. The bad guy was also a bit twisted in how he treated his enemies.
I enjoyed the characters, there was some times I thought Summer was over the top and her sister Marlee irritated me. There was also a character who disappointed me at the end of the book which I didn't expect. The Summer closer to the end of the book was more mature and enjoyable. She had to deal with trust and also grow a backbone. I really hope some of the characters will reappear in the following books.
There were some things which I guessed which took the characters longer to find out, for example, how they tracked Summer and David and who the mole was in the US Marshalls. There was also certain things the US Marshalls allowed which I think in real life won't happen - for example, I don't think US Marshalls will ever let you keep any personal things or contact people close to you etc. There was also a inconsistency about an item Summer said she had on her all the time, but at some point she lost her purse and seemed unreasonable to have this item on her all the time.
But overall this was an very enjoyable action filled book. Recommended for fans of Dee Henderson, Irene Hannon, Terri Blackstock and Dani Pettrey.
August 19, 2015
Loved reading this book!!! Anxious to start book two!!
September 4, 2024
It was nice that the main characters were a married couple, and I enjoyed watching them reconcile. Though, that said, I got pretty frustrated with Summer. I understand that she would have felt betrayed, but she seemed too bitter too long.
December 14, 2021
Another great plotline from Eason!
Somehow, the characters here are what stuck with me more than the plot. I love a suspense book that can do that. XD
There was nothing particularly stunning or memorable about this book, but there also wasn't really anything wrong with it. Thus the 4 stars. Not Eason's best, but still a far cry above plenty of other suspense books I've tried. I definitely recommend it!
Content: Some violence and danger, never anything gory. Some romance between husband and wife.
Somehow, the characters here are what stuck with me more than the plot. I love a suspense book that can do that. XD
There was nothing particularly stunning or memorable about this book, but there also wasn't really anything wrong with it. Thus the 4 stars. Not Eason's best, but still a far cry above plenty of other suspense books I've tried. I definitely recommend it!
Content: Some violence and danger, never anything gory. Some romance between husband and wife.
January 7, 2014
Though not the usual “murder mystery”, “No One to Trust” took the reader on a fast-paced race to keep our hero and heroine safe.
I think these characters become instantly likeable thrust into the situation that they are in: running for their lives. The action kept a good handle on the tension as our characters raced from the bad guys and we learned who was behind all the deception. I did like that the reader saw who was “behind the gun”, but I certainly held my breath a time or two, sure that the villain was lying in wait to take out our characters.
I loved that our hero and heroine are already married at the start of the book. They already know they love each other, it’s building back up the trust that has been torn down. Summer’s distrust of her husband due to his lies are certainly understandable, but I didn’t feel I got as much of a glimpse into her backstory as I wanted to. It’s hard to weave all those kind of pieces into a story like this, but being a reader who really likes to dig into the mind of a character, I felt it was a bit shallow.
The book overall is a quick read and a fast paced one. I’m certainly glad I requested it to review and look forward to what the second book in the series might bring.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.
I think these characters become instantly likeable thrust into the situation that they are in: running for their lives. The action kept a good handle on the tension as our characters raced from the bad guys and we learned who was behind all the deception. I did like that the reader saw who was “behind the gun”, but I certainly held my breath a time or two, sure that the villain was lying in wait to take out our characters.
I loved that our hero and heroine are already married at the start of the book. They already know they love each other, it’s building back up the trust that has been torn down. Summer’s distrust of her husband due to his lies are certainly understandable, but I didn’t feel I got as much of a glimpse into her backstory as I wanted to. It’s hard to weave all those kind of pieces into a story like this, but being a reader who really likes to dig into the mind of a character, I felt it was a bit shallow.
The book overall is a quick read and a fast paced one. I’m certainly glad I requested it to review and look forward to what the second book in the series might bring.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.
December 16, 2023
Oh my wow!! Five beautiful shining stars for this splendid book. I have loved Lynette Eason’s books for quite a while, but this one knocked my socks off! From intriguing mystery and suspense to moments of unconditional love to superb faith content, Lynette Eason hit a home run on this book. The whole mystery, while probably a tad unrealistic, is splendid. Following Summer as she grapples with her husband’s past, we see her growth not only as a character but also in the Lord. Then there’s Kyle 😉. I don’t want to say to much about him, but boy, oh boy, *swoon.* This protective hero had the great balance of *spoilers* and just being amazing. I really wish I could talk about this in full detail, but this was truly delightful. And considering I read this in under 24hrs, I’m literally fangirling on the inside. And I haven’t even gotten to the faith aspect. Our characters truly experience growth as well as fully relying on God. They pray and discuss God and His part in the whole events. So good!! I don’t have enough words 💕💕
February 27, 2018
Hello frens ,
(Frens is Twenty one pilots lingo for friends)
Anyway it took me three days to read this book not because it wasn't interesting but because I was so busy !
The positive :
Lynette Eason is the Queen of suspense I tell ya ! This has to be one of my favorite books by her . Her books are the farthest thing from dull ! Something is always happening .
The negative :
Because of all the action in this book there was very little time to get to know the characters . So we only get mini conversations in between the flying bullets . But this seems to happen in most suspense novels ,as well as stand alone novels . Because there just isn't enough time to get to feel like you truly know the characters.
Overall it was a fantastic experience. Except the snakes ...well at least they Were not spiders cos I HATE spiders with a passion !
Love ya !
Makayla ❤
(Frens is Twenty one pilots lingo for friends)
Anyway it took me three days to read this book not because it wasn't interesting but because I was so busy !
The positive :
Lynette Eason is the Queen of suspense I tell ya ! This has to be one of my favorite books by her . Her books are the farthest thing from dull ! Something is always happening .
The negative :
Because of all the action in this book there was very little time to get to know the characters . So we only get mini conversations in between the flying bullets . But this seems to happen in most suspense novels ,as well as stand alone novels . Because there just isn't enough time to get to feel like you truly know the characters.
Overall it was a fantastic experience. Except the snakes ...well at least they Were not spiders cos I HATE spiders with a passion !
Love ya !
Makayla ❤
August 8, 2022
This is every bit a thrill ride you can expect from an Eason novel. Action junkies take heart. Twists and turns to keep you guessing and suspenseful. There's car chases, explosions, kidnapping, and multiple characters to keep a bit straight, dang especially when the cavalry shows up. We've got almost a Lifetime movie and Jason Bourne mashed up together.
Summer learns that her husband is not who she thinks he is and ends up on a thrill ride that could cost her her life. Can she trust anyone anymore?
I listened to the audiobook and the narration was consistent and well done. Ugh, except that the narrator must not know that she doesn't have to spell out WITSEC every time?
Summer learns that her husband is not who she thinks he is and ends up on a thrill ride that could cost her her life. Can she trust anyone anymore?
I listened to the audiobook and the narration was consistent and well done. Ugh, except that the narrator must not know that she doesn't have to spell out WITSEC every time?
February 14, 2015
This was a solid suspense novel. The action kicked off with page one and held through the entire story.
The main characters were both likable. This novel was largely about regaining trust once lost.
I recommend this for fans of Irene Hannon's suspense novels.
The main characters were both likable. This novel was largely about regaining trust once lost.
I recommend this for fans of Irene Hannon's suspense novels.
August 13, 2015
Non-Stop action! Kept me guessing the whole book and turning the pages very quickly! 4.5 stars!
January 12, 2014
Fast paced, very suspenseful and edgy!!! Watch my complete video review here http://jojosutiscorner.wordpress.com/...
February 15, 2017
Exactly what I've come to expect from Lynette Eason. Suspense, romance, and a who-dun-it.
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June 18, 2023yes i read this in one morning, and no i do not regret do that!
April 7, 2016
Overall, this book was...underwhelming. The plot sounded great, and I had high hopes for the characters, but apart from a few cool action scenes, this book just didn't cut it for me.
I found the characters emotionally flat and hard to identify with because of that.
The MC kept making comments that irked me...like when someone would ask if she was okay, she'd reply "I have to be" or stuff like that. Without being outright whiny, to me it just felt like she was being a baby and a tad bit entitled. It's just not an attractive quality. At all.
And her being angry with her husband- I can understand the betrayal- but she just seemed like she was being immature about the whole situation- it was annoying.
The plot was okay, but it didn't jump out and catch me with being fresh or unique. The villain was eh, and there was nothing that really stood out to me about the characters, plot, or writing style.
Which, while we're on the writing style, Eason's writing didn't seem succinct enough to be suspense fiction. It would have been fine if she'd been writing general fiction or even historical fiction, but with the suspense genre, I was thinking the writing style would be a bit more to the point, using more powerful, eye catching vocabulary, and taking less time to explain certain situations.
While there were a few cool action scenes, I wouldn't re-read this book, nor would I recommend it to other readers. Of course, the content explained above might not be annoying to another reader, so part of the "problem" with this book is subjective and will change with each reader.
Read the full content breakdown review (violence & sexual content) on my blog at www.bookssheloves.blogspot.com
I found the characters emotionally flat and hard to identify with because of that.
The MC kept making comments that irked me...like when someone would ask if she was okay, she'd reply "I have to be" or stuff like that. Without being outright whiny, to me it just felt like she was being a baby and a tad bit entitled. It's just not an attractive quality. At all.
And her being angry with her husband- I can understand the betrayal- but she just seemed like she was being immature about the whole situation- it was annoying.
The plot was okay, but it didn't jump out and catch me with being fresh or unique. The villain was eh, and there was nothing that really stood out to me about the characters, plot, or writing style.
Which, while we're on the writing style, Eason's writing didn't seem succinct enough to be suspense fiction. It would have been fine if she'd been writing general fiction or even historical fiction, but with the suspense genre, I was thinking the writing style would be a bit more to the point, using more powerful, eye catching vocabulary, and taking less time to explain certain situations.
While there were a few cool action scenes, I wouldn't re-read this book, nor would I recommend it to other readers. Of course, the content explained above might not be annoying to another reader, so part of the "problem" with this book is subjective and will change with each reader.
Read the full content breakdown review (violence & sexual content) on my blog at www.bookssheloves.blogspot.com
January 6, 2014
Summer Abernathy had gone to sleep expecting to be woken up when her husband returned home from his business trip. She did not expect to be rudely awakened by three strange men, her husband missing, and the life she knew a lie. Confused and scared, Summer doesn't know to trust. When she's forced to go on the run and into hiding along with her husband, she is determined to find the truth. Both about the situation they are in and about the man she married. Will Summer be able to forgive her husband for the past and can the pair have a chance at a future together?
I've read several of Lynette Eason's books before, but this is the first I've read in one of her series. Fast-paced, this book literally was one I could not put down. I loved that Summer's husband had to work hard to regain her trust. But there were also little things about him that showed how much he truly loved her. A few of the secondary characters are ones I'm hoping appear in future books in this series and we can get a little more background on them.
I cannot wait for the second book to come out!
I received this book for free from Revell Books for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of romantic suspense, Dani Pettrey, Irene Hannon, Dee Henderson, Lynette Eason.
Rating - 5 stars
I've read several of Lynette Eason's books before, but this is the first I've read in one of her series. Fast-paced, this book literally was one I could not put down. I loved that Summer's husband had to work hard to regain her trust. But there were also little things about him that showed how much he truly loved her. A few of the secondary characters are ones I'm hoping appear in future books in this series and we can get a little more background on them.
I cannot wait for the second book to come out!
I received this book for free from Revell Books for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of romantic suspense, Dani Pettrey, Irene Hannon, Dee Henderson, Lynette Eason.
Rating - 5 stars
October 2, 2014
No One to Trust is a wild race from the prologue and the first chapter. When the heroine wakes up to find a gun in her face, you know the book will be a page turner.
Lynette does what she does best...she creates characters that are compelling, a situation that is touch and go as the heroine realizes her husband is far from the man she believed him to be. At a few points the action almost goes too fast -- especially at the end. But the characters and story kept me coming back even as I was on vacation in England. I had to know how it ended. Another enjoyable romantic suspense from Lynette Eason.
Lynette does what she does best...she creates characters that are compelling, a situation that is touch and go as the heroine realizes her husband is far from the man she believed him to be. At a few points the action almost goes too fast -- especially at the end. But the characters and story kept me coming back even as I was on vacation in England. I had to know how it ended. Another enjoyable romantic suspense from Lynette Eason.
January 24, 2017
This is the first book in Lynette Eason's Hidden Identity series. I really enjoyed the read and enjoyed the suspense that was woven throughout the book. I look forward to reading the rest of the series!
June 23, 2019
For sheer thrill, this book delivers. Lies, betrayal, deceit, danger around every corner.
September 6, 2014
Couldn't figure it out…first Singularity by Steven James…now No One to Trust by Lynette Eason – both involving snakes! Then I had a brainstorm and checked the Chinese calendar – sure enough, last year (while they both were probably writing their books) was the year of the SNAKE. Wonder if that’s where they got the idea? The Chinese year this year is the Year of the Horse – wonder if we’ll be seeing a lot of westerns?
Lynette writes enough action and adventure, and enough suspense and romance, into her book to please every reader. All while involving murders, mayhem, and, yes, snakes.
Kyle Abernathy has the misfortune to witness the murder of a man in cold blood by his partner, Sam. Knowing that he is probably next, Kyle grabs Sam’s laptop that he knows from glances taken at the computer previously contains incriminating evidence against Sam and the Raimondi crime family.
Kyle’s wife, Summer, wakes up one morning to find Kyle missing and three armed men in her home trying to find him and the missing computer. Seems Kyle has been in the Witness Protection Program, and everything she thought she knew about him and their life is wrong.
Finding out how Summer finds Kyle and how Kyle attempts to keep them safe until Sam’s trial is the stuff that makes a great book. We find the FBI, local police, assassins, problem family members, and the Raimondi family all involved in the hunt for the computer and the mission of keeping Summer and Kyle alive. Loved the story and the characters – and am looking forward to the next book in the Hidden Identities series as well.
Last June, I had the privilege of interviewing Lynette at the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS). We had a grand time talking about her and the books she is writing. No One to Trust has the theme of forgiveness and how deception can poison even a good relationship. The next book, No Where to Turn, is about Operation Refuge – to help people whose needs are beyond what the law can do to help.
Lynette is married and has a 13-year-old boy, Will, and 15-year-old girl, Lauren. Her full-time job is professional fund-raising for Christian radio stations. She loves to travel with her husband. She has an undergrad degree in Business and a Master’s in education and teaching. She teaches sign language at an online public school and has taught for Dun & Bradstreet.
She never imagined being a writer, but when her daughter was 9-months-old, she started writing a story in her head and finally put it on paper. After getting rejected a couple of times, she decided that “I need to get this right” and attended her first writers’ conference in 2002. Lynette is fortunate to have Dee Henderson for a mentor and says Dee taught her to write. In 2007, she sold her first book to Harlequin – she even remembers the date was February 16th!
Her American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) bio states: Lynette Eason is the best selling, award winning author of the Women of Justice Series, the Deadly Reunions series and the newly released Hidden Identity Series.She writes for Revell and Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line. Her books have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists. She has won several awards including the 2013 Carol Award for When a Heart Stops in the Romantic Suspense category. Lynette teaches at writing conferences all over the country. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). Lynette can be found online at www.lynetteeason.com and www.facebook.com/lynette.eason and @lynetteeason on Twitter.
You’ll definitely want to get Lynette’s books to read if you like romance and suspense combined together with memorable characters and stories!
Lynette writes enough action and adventure, and enough suspense and romance, into her book to please every reader. All while involving murders, mayhem, and, yes, snakes.
Kyle Abernathy has the misfortune to witness the murder of a man in cold blood by his partner, Sam. Knowing that he is probably next, Kyle grabs Sam’s laptop that he knows from glances taken at the computer previously contains incriminating evidence against Sam and the Raimondi crime family.
Kyle’s wife, Summer, wakes up one morning to find Kyle missing and three armed men in her home trying to find him and the missing computer. Seems Kyle has been in the Witness Protection Program, and everything she thought she knew about him and their life is wrong.
Finding out how Summer finds Kyle and how Kyle attempts to keep them safe until Sam’s trial is the stuff that makes a great book. We find the FBI, local police, assassins, problem family members, and the Raimondi family all involved in the hunt for the computer and the mission of keeping Summer and Kyle alive. Loved the story and the characters – and am looking forward to the next book in the Hidden Identities series as well.
Last June, I had the privilege of interviewing Lynette at the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS). We had a grand time talking about her and the books she is writing. No One to Trust has the theme of forgiveness and how deception can poison even a good relationship. The next book, No Where to Turn, is about Operation Refuge – to help people whose needs are beyond what the law can do to help.
Lynette is married and has a 13-year-old boy, Will, and 15-year-old girl, Lauren. Her full-time job is professional fund-raising for Christian radio stations. She loves to travel with her husband. She has an undergrad degree in Business and a Master’s in education and teaching. She teaches sign language at an online public school and has taught for Dun & Bradstreet.
She never imagined being a writer, but when her daughter was 9-months-old, she started writing a story in her head and finally put it on paper. After getting rejected a couple of times, she decided that “I need to get this right” and attended her first writers’ conference in 2002. Lynette is fortunate to have Dee Henderson for a mentor and says Dee taught her to write. In 2007, she sold her first book to Harlequin – she even remembers the date was February 16th!
Her American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) bio states: Lynette Eason is the best selling, award winning author of the Women of Justice Series, the Deadly Reunions series and the newly released Hidden Identity Series.She writes for Revell and Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line. Her books have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists. She has won several awards including the 2013 Carol Award for When a Heart Stops in the Romantic Suspense category. Lynette teaches at writing conferences all over the country. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). Lynette can be found online at www.lynetteeason.com and www.facebook.com/lynette.eason and @lynetteeason on Twitter.
You’ll definitely want to get Lynette’s books to read if you like romance and suspense combined together with memorable characters and stories!
January 4, 2014
This fast-moving Christian suspense was enjoyable, but nothing extraordinary. Summer Abernathy wakes up to find a killer in her bedroom and her husband gone. Soon she discovers that many of the people in her life are not who they say they are. Army Rangers end up helping US Marshalls and police rescue the innocents and bring justice to the bad guys.
About the plot: The action and suspense move quickly from cover to cover. New villains hide around each corner. Some of the villains are conquered early, and some stay hidden until the final pages.
About the characters: The characters are fairly plausible and were interesting to learn about. I felt like I got to know the characters adequately, but not intimately. A few names were vaguely familiar from other books I've read recently; I got tripped up a little by villain Raimondi's name, so similar to protagonist Rainmondi in Alton Gansky's Wounds which I had just read.
About the setting: The houses and apartments, cities and forests stay in the background and don't feature prominently. I didn't feel like I was transported to new places or into new cultures.
Quibbles and details: There were a few minor continuity problems early in the book (actions happening twice, objects into or out of the setting). Supposedly competent characters made fundamental mistakes (verbal communication just before breaching a target, allowing a bad guy to "move the scene," not using simultaneous-shot hostage-rescue techniques). On the other hand, the scenario for the encrypted laptop/flash drive was plausible, and allowed the story to circumvent the common flawed assumption that data never gets copied. The book does not bear a valid copyright notice (reliable sources tell me that when the claimed year is after the year of actual publication, the law treats it as if there were no copyright notice at all).
About the writing: Amazingly for this genre, I didn't notice any typos or misspellings. Kudos to the copy editor! The third-person omniscient point of view switches between following up to five characters, but avoids getting lost. The writing is of the effective and transparent rather than the elegant and artful variety.
About the Christian elements: Evangelical Christian values and practices are prominent enough to be affirming to like-minded readers, and mildly annoying to readers from other backgrounds. The protagonists serve as decent role models. Spiritual issues are not explored in depth. I'd rate it PG for substantial-but-not-graphic violence and betrayal.
See my profile for an explanation of my star rating.
Recommended for: Fans of Christian fiction who enjoy fast-moving action and suspense.
About the plot: The action and suspense move quickly from cover to cover. New villains hide around each corner. Some of the villains are conquered early, and some stay hidden until the final pages.
About the characters: The characters are fairly plausible and were interesting to learn about. I felt like I got to know the characters adequately, but not intimately. A few names were vaguely familiar from other books I've read recently; I got tripped up a little by villain Raimondi's name, so similar to protagonist Rainmondi in Alton Gansky's Wounds which I had just read.
About the setting: The houses and apartments, cities and forests stay in the background and don't feature prominently. I didn't feel like I was transported to new places or into new cultures.
Quibbles and details: There were a few minor continuity problems early in the book (actions happening twice, objects into or out of the setting). Supposedly competent characters made fundamental mistakes (verbal communication just before breaching a target, allowing a bad guy to "move the scene," not using simultaneous-shot hostage-rescue techniques). On the other hand, the scenario for the encrypted laptop/flash drive was plausible, and allowed the story to circumvent the common flawed assumption that data never gets copied. The book does not bear a valid copyright notice (reliable sources tell me that when the claimed year is after the year of actual publication, the law treats it as if there were no copyright notice at all).
About the writing: Amazingly for this genre, I didn't notice any typos or misspellings. Kudos to the copy editor! The third-person omniscient point of view switches between following up to five characters, but avoids getting lost. The writing is of the effective and transparent rather than the elegant and artful variety.
About the Christian elements: Evangelical Christian values and practices are prominent enough to be affirming to like-minded readers, and mildly annoying to readers from other backgrounds. The protagonists serve as decent role models. Spiritual issues are not explored in depth. I'd rate it PG for substantial-but-not-graphic violence and betrayal.
See my profile for an explanation of my star rating.
Recommended for: Fans of Christian fiction who enjoy fast-moving action and suspense.
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