I’m thrilled to visit your blog today! I’d like to share with you the details of my newest release, a Christian romantic suspense entitled HIDDEN. Here’s the back cover copy:
DANA JACOBS would rather forget the night of tragedy and violence that marred her childhood. She is now supervisor in charge of the Department of Homeland Security in Taos, New Mexico. Her team is prepared to handle any threat—biological, chemical, conventional, cyber, even nuclear. BENJAMIN MARSHALL is newly assigned to Dana’s office. Straight from a six year military deployment, he is not what Dana wants or needs.
Ben knows God has a reason for putting him in this place at this time—to help Dana. When a local school is threatened, they open a case which leads them on a chase through the Enchanted Circle and Carson National Forest, pursuing a man filled with a bitterness Dana can understand. But her anger is different. It’s justified, it remains hidden inside, and it hurts no one.
Can Dana face her own mortality? And when she does, can she truly understand what it means to forgive and to be forgiven?
This is a story full of suspense, romance, and a good dose of humor, not to mention a focus on God’s grace. I thought for today’s blog, I’d give you some behind-the-scenes info on this story.
Why the Taos area? I have had this book on my mind a long time – in fact, since we honeymooned there 15 years ago. Taos is an awesome area with mountains, deserts, lakes – pretty much everything I needed to make a romantic suspense work.
Why suspense? I wanted to tell the story of folks who work on the front line to keep us safe, but they are rarely seen in the newspaper. Much of what they do – by necessity – goes unreported. I very much respect people who work to protect our people, towns, and nation.
Any the romance? Romance seems to naturally happen when I throw two characters together. I do think that stressful times cause us to realize what is important in life, what we’ve been missing, and the things we would like to set straight.
Spiritual aspect? This is a critical part of the story for me. Dana isn’t perfect. Ben sure isn’t perfect. But Ben has a compass, a guide through the troubled times that Dana doesn’t have, and through the course of the story, she realizes she needs.
I’m so happy to bring you the story HIDDEN, and I pray that it blesses your heart and reminds you of the grace and love of our Father. I would love it if you would give HIDDEN a try! You can read the first few chapters for free at Amazon and also at https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/372737-hidden.
Thank you for having me on your blog!
~Vannetta Chapman
Sounds like a great book, Vannetta! Thanks so much for stopping by today. 🙂
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