Welcome to the Celebrate Lit Blog Tour for Direct Threat by Kimberly Rose Johnson! Direct Threat is the first book in a new suspense series, and it is one I think you’re going to want to check out!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Book: Direct Threat
Author: Kimberly Rose Johnson
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: June 1 2020
One little girl.
Two bodyguards.
Only one chance to guard their hearts.
Protection Inc. co-owner, Carissa Jones, an ex-cop turned bodyguard, has one goal—keep her young client safe. When her business partner brings in a new guy to help, she discovers her heart desires more. Can she still do her job and follow her heart without compromising her client’s safety?
Marc Olsen, a former Military Police officer, struggles to find his way as a civilian. He agrees to help out an old friend for the summer. He gets more than he bargained for when he’s assigned to work with the feisty co-owner of Protection Inc.
When sparks fly faster than bullets, will the bodyguards be distracted from their task, or will they work together as an even stronger team?
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MY PERSPECTIVE
I enjoy reading suspense novels, so when I heard Kimberly Rose Johnson was starting a new series, I jumped at the chance to read it. Johnson provides plenty of suspense, that keeps the pages turning. I’m thankful it wasn’t too long of a book (just under 200 pages) because I don’t think I could have been able to read it in one sitting otherwise. There was action right from the first chapter, and it didn’t stop! That’s how I like my suspense books – full of surprises and suspense.
I’m thrilled that this is the start of a series. I enjoyed the characters, and while perhaps I didn’t connect with any of them on a deep level, I did enjoy getting to know them and to see more of them. And quite honestly, I don’t always need to connect with characters on a deep level. Sometimes they can just be what I call “surface friends”. By this I mean I read about them, feel like we could all hang out and be friends, but wouldn’t share intimate moments with them. Do you have any book friends like that?
Overall it was a great suspense read that kept me on my toes, and left me with wanting more – as in book two! Suspense fans are going to enjoy this new series. I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance that warms the heart and feeds the soul.
Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.
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GUEST POST
Direct Threat is the first book in the Protection Inc. series. The series follows a group of bodyguards who are all either former cops or military police. They are on location in Lincoln City on the Oregon coast in book one, but their business is based out of Seattle.
I’ve been to Lincoln City more times than I can remember, but I took a research trip there with my husband, specifically for this book.
While in Lincoln City my husband and I walked the same beach my characters walk. I studied the access points to the cliffside homes from the vantage point of the beach, as this was an important aspect in the story. We also visited the ice cream shop mentioned in the book. You’ll understand significance of the shop when you read the story.
My writing career has taken some twists and turns. When I first began writing in 2006 I wrote romantic suspense. Then switched over to writing contemporary romance, which turned out to be the genre of my first contracted book and many more after that. After writing several romantic mystery novels for my publisher, I decided to dust off my romantic suspense manuscripts and publish them. Direct Threat is one of those manuscripts.
I absolutely love reading and writing suspense as well as romance, so joining the two together comes naturally for me. I hope you will read and enjoy this story.
You can learn more about Kimberly Rose Johnson and her books at https://kimberlyrjohnson.com/
BLOG STOPS
Through the Fire Blogs, July 25
deb’s Book Review, July 25
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, July 26
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, July 26
A Baker’s Perspective, July 27
Texas Book-aholic, July 28
reviewingbooksplusmore, July 28
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, July 29
Because I said so – adventures in parenting, July 29
Quiet quilter, July 30
Inklings and notions, July 31
Maureen’s Musings, July 31
For Him and My Family, August 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, August 2
Read Review Rejoice, August 2
Daysong Reflections, August 3
Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 4
Batya’s Bits, August 5
Mary Hake, August 5
Simple Harvest Reads, August 6 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
Betti Mace, August 6
Just the Write Escape, August 7
Blossoms and Blessings, August 7
GIVEAWAY
To celebrate her tour, Kimberly is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/fe34/direct-threat-celebration-tour-giveaway
Do you like to read suspense novels? What about them draws you in?
I love reading suspense novels and trying to put the pieces together to figure it out. Thank you for sharing. Blessings
I discovered mystery books as a child when I read Nancy Drew and the Happy Hollisters. Even though my preferences changed as I grew into adulthood, I still enjoy mystery and suspense novels when I want a story with a faster pace and action. I like the challenge of figuring out who the villain or culprit is.
It sounds like a good romance. I like the suspense part. The cover looks good. Thanks for the chance.
Thank you for your review on “Direct Threat” by Kimberly Rose Johnson.
Like reading suspense books and this one sure sounds like a great one.
Enjoyed reading the guest post and can’t wait for the opportunity to read this book which is now on my TBR list.
I’m not huge into suspense novels but I do like the mystery part and trying to solve it.
This sounds like a really good read.
Wonderful review, Jessica! Sounds like one not to miss. Thank you for sharing.
Looks like a good one!