Ben in Love

Ben Mitchell/Titus Ray Thrillers #1

by Luana Ehrlich

CIA operative Titus Ray isn’t interested in getting involved in Ben Mitchell’s love life. Not until he discovers Ben is lying about being in love with the daughter of a Turkish cleric. Ben’s love life is complicated . . . Ben claims to be in love with Kamila Hanim, the daughter of an exiled Muslim cleric, who’s been accused of trying to overthrow the Turkish government. Titus doesn’t believe him. He thinks Ben is in love with Jennifer, another CIA operative. Can Ben’s feelings for Jennifer survive his deception?Ben’s love life is confusing . . . After Titus decides to put Ben under surveillance, he follows him to a compound in northern Virginia, where he discovers Ben is entangled in a duplicitous joint operation involving the FBI and an operative from Titus’s past. Will Titus be able to share his newfound faith with an old enemy? Ben’s love life is cunning . . . Once Titus learns the truth about Ben’s deception, he and Jennifer join with Ben to prevent a Turkish terrorist cell from carrying out a kidnapping operation on American soil. Can the two men discover the truth before it’s too late? Ben’s love life is complicated, confusing, and cunning . . .And then it turns deadly. Book I in the Ben Mitchell/Titus Ray Thriller Series builds on the relationship Titus developed with Ben in the Titus Ray Thriller Series and continues Titus’s reluctant mentoring of the younger covert operative when he becomes involved in a dangerous love triangle. If you enjoy a clean, amusing, multilayered thriller with a hero who’s trying to figure out how to make his faith and his CIA career work together, you’ll love this book!

Genres: Christian, Christian Fiction, Mystery

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2021

About the author

Luana Ehrlich is a USA Today bestselling author, known for her award-winning Titus Ray Thrillers, Mylas Grey Mysteries, and Silas McKay Suspense. Her novels are clean reads with intriguing plots, fascinating characters, jaw-dropping twists, and occasional touches of humor and heart-warming romance.

Although she developed her passion for spy thrillers and mystery novels at an early age, she didn’t write her first novel until her husband retired from the ministry. Now, she writes from an undisclosed location, trying to avoid the torture of mundane housework, grocery shopping, and golf stories. However, she occasionally comes out of hiding to visit with her two grandsons or to enjoy a Starbucks caramel macchiato.

Luana and her husband, former missionaries to Costa Rica and Venezuela, are now residents of Norman, Oklahoma. Email her at author@luanaehrlich.com. She loves to hear from her readers!!

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Reviews

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a big fan of Luana Ehrlich books. I've read them all. This book is just a good as the others. Ehrlich does a great job of developing her characters. They have depth and you feel like you know them. And her stories, while woven together, can stand alone. She is great at giving you enough background information that you wouldn't be lost if you hadn't read the previous novels. Pick up this book. You won't be sorry

[Sheila Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ben in Love is the first book in this series and focuses on Ben and his love life, made complicated because his father is a U. S. Senator. At the senator's request, Titus becomes embroiled in a situation that could have international repercussions.
Luanna Ehrlich has written an entertaining book. The plot is intriguing and the characters interesting. My only critique is this: there are numerous references to several Washington D.C. alphabet agencies, most of which I never heard (I'm not even sure they exist). There are so many agencies mentioned throughout this book, I had to continually refer to their definitions as explained early in the story.
Ebook: 3 1/2 stars
On a side note, I listened to the audio version of Ben in Love while riding my stationary bike. Let me say this. I hated the narrator's female voices.
Audiobook: 2 stars

[Roger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ben in Love: A Ben Mitchell/Titus Ray Thriller (Ben Mitchell/Titus Ray Thrillers), my second read from author Luana Ehrlich. It's been over three years since I read One Day Gone (Mylas Grey Mystery #1) and this book makes me wonder how I lost track of this author. Reminiscent of Blair Howard’s Harry Starke books (that’s a compliment to both authors). Well-written and enjoyable, edge-of-your-seat Christian Suspense. I was given an Audible copy of this book in January of 2021 and am voluntarily reading & reviewing it, D.C. Newman's narration made the book fly by. As a believer, I particularly enjoyed the Christian sub-plot I look forward to reading more from this author, since I own 31 books by her that won't be a problem. The problem is what to read next?. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ben in Love is a clean and well written book full of suspense. It has plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing and characters that are interesting and have depth. I listened to the audiobook and kept finding ‘chores’ to do so I could keep listening without interruption. The narrator gave a wonderful performance. I’m looking forward to listening to more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook and have chosen to give my honest opinion.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but explosive

Ben is pretending to be in love with Kamila, the Imam's daughter, in order to thwart her plot to have her father kidnapped & extradited back to Turkey. Following a birthday dinner for Kamila's mom, the fireworks display goes awry. First in the Ben Mi5chell series, told from Titus's viewpoint. I had a hard time shoehorning the timeline in with the Titus Ray series. Seems that it takes place between some of those books.

[Janet Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Walking The Political Tightrope
This book is part of the Titus Ray series and the Ben Mitchell series. Both are told from the Titus Ray standpoint so they blend seamlessly. This is a great plot that involves political maneuvering, the CIA, and the FBI. The plot is tight and believable. Like all of this author's work, this is a clean and Christian story. There is no foul language, gore, or sex. The violence is minimal. These have been enjoyable books to binge-read.

[Doug Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

CIA agents Titus Ray and Ben Mitchell participate in a joint CIA-FBI operation whose goal is to prevent a prominent Turkish national living in the US from being kidnapped in Virginia and taken back to Turkey. The operation requires Ben to initiate a relationship with the Turkish national's daughter, to the chagrin of Ben's father, Senator Elijah Mitchell, who must be kept in the dark about the operation. The novel speeds to a suspenseful climax as we learn whether the operation succeeds.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as part of the Dangerous Deceptions box set. I am glad Ben gets a book where he is the main character. Of course, Titus does show up but is not the main man. Ben's love life has a twist to it also which makes this story more interesting. There are other twists, intrigue & mysteries in the story. I love Ms. Ehrlich's writing & am anxiously awaiting the next book.

[Danielle Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Titus is called away from his vacation by Ben’s father to find out why Ben is dating some ex-Turkish ruler’s daughter. Titus flies back to D.C to see Ben and gets himself involved in a kidnapping. The story is action-packed and well written. The narrator keeps pace with the story and kept me interested

[Denzel Struchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent nail biter

Titus is called back to D.C. by a Senator who believes his son , who's is also a CIA agent, is dating the wrong person. The story has a few twist and turns but is very engaging. It's a rarity in that Luana always writes a clean well developed story and I look forward to her next story

[Dana Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this wonderful thriller by Luana Ehrlich a while back. It was in a boxed set called Dangerous Deceptions. Y'all, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of her spy books, and this particular character Ben is one of my favorites. I was glad he got his own book, and I look forward to his next story.

[Jesica Smithey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly good story.

I have to admit I'm not a fan of the cover, to the point I almost didn't read the book. I'm glad I did though! I appreciate the moments Titus gets to share his testimony with others, especially those he finds difficult.

[mary arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms Ehrlich writes such unputdownable novels, always with great human element. Titus is newly married but ends up in an assignment that was only supposed to be counseling a friend. Espionage is woven throughout this assignment. Old relationships are enjoyed and repaired.

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Luana Ehrlich writes some interesting spy novels from a Christian perspective. I enjoy them because I know they will be clean and engaging. The only thing I didn't really like about this one was the title! Ha!

[Rebekah Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to fee sorry for Ben because of his father. I do not like the senator’s interfering. But this story was good and interesting, and I loved how Titus was willing to be there for Ben in anyway he could. Even if it meant jumping into something he didn’t know anything about.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it twice!

I really enjoyed the characters. The story line makes me quite the page turner. The crazy thing is I already know new how it ended but I kept reading into the night.

[Joe Hightower · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of fun and intrigue

I really do enjoy these stories! Action, intrigue and the characters are deeply interesting. So many novels have to use sex and lousy language to make an impression. Here the characters are real, thoughtful, complex and no gimics

[Jennifer Cagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book!

I love the Titus Ray series and this book about Ben was great ! I am so looking forward to the next one!

[Susan Emery-O'Malley]

Exciting!

I love these books and this one didn't disappoint. Exciting plot and great characters. I am looking forward to reading the next book!

[Cindy Scheffler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read in the series. Loved seeing a little more of Ben's story.

[Donald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luana delivers again! I've read every book in this series & I'm ready for the next release!!

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great fast read.

I love her character development and the story was just suspenseful enough to be entertained. I give it five stars.

[Mary]

Another great book!!

[Renee Helton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating story

I received a copy of this book...
Fascinating story...
Full of action and plot twists...
Looking forward to reading more books in the series...

[Margaret V. Casey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Skip it

This is a confusing mishmash of alphabet soup. Stayed with it hoping it would get better but it didn't. Skip it..

[Pat Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the Titus Ray series so this naturally got my attention. I was not disappointed. Just as good. Thank you.

[Raymond Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding book

The author did it again. I enjoy reading her books and seeing what she writes about her characters in the books.

[Saundra Broadus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read!

Suspense, mystery, and a bit of humor, and clean reading. The characters are relatable, which makes this a great read.

[David Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gripping story …

Luanda Ehrlich’s book kept me interested in following all the threads of the story. I will be looking for more books like this.

[Cathy Bickerstaff]

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