About the Book
Book: Act of Valor
Author: Dana Mentink
Genre: Inspirational romantic suspense
Release Date: June 1, 2019
A True Blue K-9 story …When airline employee Violet Griffin encounters several suspicious passengers, she’s thrust into the crosshairs of a drug smuggling operation. NYPD officer Zach Jameson and his drug detection beagle, Eddie, can tell this is no small-time threat. Someone’s gunning for Violet, and after recently losing his brother, Zach refuses to lose her, too…especially now that she’s gone from friend to the woman he’s falling for.
My thoughts: ACT OF VALOR is part of the True Blue K-9 Unit series written by different authors and all stand-alone although they involve some of the same characters and possibly a continuing suspense theme (though that is not a given, I haven't read the others in the series).
Dana Mentink is one of the best writers for this romantic suspense line and I love how even the dog has a personality and reacts to events.
Formula Love Inspired Suspense, the attacks happen immediately, and the bad guys know everything, including cell phone numbers, home addresses, where and what characters might go or do if they deviate from normal, etc. The bad guy even seems to know when the hero is in the shower! Reality is suspended somewhat, but it is certainly an edge of the seat read as the reader doesn't know when the next strike will be or even how the bad guy will get caught -- or even who exactly is all involved.
Violet is a very strong
heroine, even abrasive at times. Zach is hurting over a death of his
brother that he feels responsible for. It gave him a weakness that he
couldn't seem to shake.
Fans of Romantic Suspense will
want to grab a copy of ACT OF VALOR. I liked that this one started at an
airport security checkpoint. It gave it a unique feel right from the
start.
I was given a copy free. All
opinions are my own.
Click here to purchase your copy.
About the Author
Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over forty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Barbour, and Harvest House. Dana was thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the Jeanne Robertson Comedy With Class Competition. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, teen bear cubs affectionately nicknamed Yogi and Boo Boo, Junie, the nutty terrier, and a chubby box turtle. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)
More from Dana
Cops and killers and beagles, oh my! It was a ton of fun writing the second book in the new True Blue K-9 Continuity series. First of all, I had the honor of working with some AMAZING authors. (It’s challenging creating a world together and keeping all those details straight!) I had the privilege of following the amazing Lynette Eason, so that’s always a plus! Second, I learned all about the astonishing world of beagles! Those critters are just amazing. For instance, the original beagles were tiny, only 8 inches tall and could be carried in a pocket, which is why they called them Pocket Beagles. I need one of those! The name beagle comes from the French, which is translated “wide throat” or “loudmouth.” This is well earned by Eddie in my story, who will occasionally let loose with the trademark baying. The beagles small size, general friendliness, and ferocious scent drive, make it the perfect dog to sniff around airports and get into compact spaces. Eddie enjoys doing just that with Zach, his handler and best friend. He earns those gourmet treats that Zach bakes up for him. Best of all, Eddie was rescued from death before he became a canine cop star! It’s just awesome when you can twine fact with fiction to come up with a tail wagging suspense story! I hope you enjoy the second installment in the series!
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away a grand prize of a print copy of the book, a beagle coloring book, and an 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/e012/act-of-valor-celebration-tour-giveaway
2 comments:
This book sounds like an awesome read.
Good Morning! Thank you for the book description.These tours are great and we have found some terrific books so thanks so much.
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