Small Town Danger: 10 Full-Length Romantic Suspense & Mystery Novels

Cranberry Cove #5

by Mary Alford, Liz Bradford, June Foster

More than lives are in danger when small town tranquility meets heart pounding suspense in this collection of ten brand-new novels from some of the genre's most explosive romantic suspense authors!

Join Mary Alford, Liz Bradford, June Foster, Therese Heckenkamp, Cynthia Hickey, Gina Holder, Edie James, Ann Malley, Carol Nemeth and Colleen Snyder as mystery, suspense, and faith combine to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Sins of the Past – A Hope Island Securities Book by Mary Alford
Ten years earlier, Janine put him away for murder. Now Bennett’s back in her life with a challenge—help me find the real killer.
Swept Away - Tracking Danger Book Two - A Search and Rescue Novel by Liz Bradford
When a SAR mission ends with a murder, Josh and Chloe must fight rising tensions before they get swept away.
Danger in Cranberry Cove by June Foster
When Julie Wilder joins local lawyer Lucas Ethridge in uncovering clues of who murdered their high school friend on the beach fifteen years before, phone calls from their deceased classmate are unnerving. After incriminating evidence turns up, can Lucas and Julie discover the killer's identity or will they suffer the same fate as their friend?
Escaping Illusions – A Frozen Footprints Book by Therese Heckenkamp
All she wants is a new beginning, but a man famous for deception is the last person she should trust.
A Place to Hide by Cynthia Hickey
Is there nowhere to hide? Will Marley and Dirk escape a fan who always seems to be one step ahead of them?
Handmade Mayhem - Addie Masters Mysteries Book 1 by Gina Holder
“Who Knew DIY Could Be So Deadly.”
Hidden Sins - A Redemption Creek Romantic Suspense by Edie James
Redemption Creek, where sometimes justice needs a helping hand.
Debt of Honor by Ann Malley
Where's the honor in loving your best friend's wife? Or keeping the secrets that may get her and her baby killed?
Death Goes to School by J. Carol Nemeth
The rewarding profession of teaching: it could get you killed.
Twisted by Colleen Snyder
She’s eighteen. A visitor to a tornado-stricken town in need of help. Half of the residents think she’s a saint. While the other wants her dead.

Be sure to grab this limited time collection while it is available!

Genres: Mystery, Suspense, Christian Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Inspirational

1872 pages, ebook

First published April 1, 2023

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author, Mary Alford, loves giving her readers the un-expected, whether it be in a rugged mountain setting or a peaceful Amish community.
Her titles have appeared on the USA Today Bestselling List, Publisher’s Weekly Bestselling List, and have been finalists in the Daphne Du Maurier award of excellence, The Beverly, The Maggie, and The Selah Awards.
Mary is very active online and would love to connect with readers on Face-book and Twitter or any social platforms listed at www.maryalford.net.

Reviews

[Erin Laramore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is for Handmade Mayhem. This story is about Addie Masters, who owns a junk removal company in a small New England town. When she comes across a dead body on one of her pick ups and someone she cares about is taken in as a person of interest, as a "fixer", she feels the need to get involved in the investigation. I enjoyed the characters in this small town story. The story line was intriguing and though I had several guesses on whodunit, I was surprised by the ending. There was a solid faith thread in this one as Addie had to learn to rely on God as the ultimate "fixer" and surrender her will. There was also a small romance subplot as well. Some of the wording took a bit to get used to ("directional" instead of "turn signal", plants being "buried" instead of "planted", etc) and there were a few places the characters felt more 2 dimensional, but all in all, this was a fun small town murder mystery. Special thanks to the author for an advance e-copy of this book. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

[Pianosue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mixed feelings on this series. Some of the stories were really good and some were okay. There are 10 novels in this series.
“Sins of the Past” by Mary Alford
Former FBI agent Janine Blackwell has moved on to a new life after dealing with the Judge serial killer. Then she gets a mysterious call that takes her back to her time of chasing the serial killer. What is going on? The person they convicted apparently was innocent of the crimes. After he is released he finds Janine to help him find the real killer! Will they find him before he targets them?
A GOOD READ AND STORY..
“Swept Away” by Liz Bradford
Josh & Chloe are called out on a SAR mission to search for a town councilman in another town. Then they come across a murder! Can they figure out what is going on and who is behind it all.
A GOOD READ
“Danger at Cranberry Cove” by June Foster
Julie and Lucas are investigating the death of a former classmate. Will they find out who did it many years ago? Or has the killer got them in their crosshairs.
“Escaping Illusions by Therese Heckenkamp
Brooke has taken her daughter and run from her abusive husband. His brother finds her and accuses her of killing him. Then she gets threatening phone calls from her husband? Will they be able to find out who killed her husband and why and who is threatening her?
“A Place to Hide” by Cynthia Hickey
Marley Brooks’ is a newscaster who has acquired a stalker. She gets ominous letters then her co-host is threatened and killed. Marley runs away hoping her stalker will go away. But somehow the stalker finds her and threatens her. People around her are harmed. What is going on? Can they figure out who and why someone is after her before it’s too late?
“Handmade Mayhem” by Gina Holder
Addie likes to create art with recycled materials but she is quick to judge people. Then she finds a dead man and her godfather is arrested for the murder. She is determined to prove he didn’t do it. Will the killer come after her next?
“Hidden Sins” by Edie James
Bridger North and his old teammate, Tai, get a cryptic text from one of their buddies. They got to his town to finish a mission for him and keep an eye on Jason’s sister. Will they be able to figure out what Jason was working on and find out who is blackmailing the pastor and threatening his family? Will they threaten Jason’s sister also?
“Debt of Honor” by Ann Malley
Mary Ann and Trey – someone is after Mary Ann and her son Sam but she doesn’t know why! Can Trey help protect her and figure out what is going on?
I FOUND THIS ONE CONFUSING.
“Death Goes to School” by J. Carol Nemeth
A women goes missing and months later her body is finally found buried in the National Park. As they exhume her body by discover more women buried there. They have a serial killer. Will they be able to figure out who is kidnapping women and killing them before it’s too late?
A GOOD STORY, INTRIGUE AND TWISTS AND TURNS.
“Twisted” by Colleen Snyder
This was a good one. It was leading in one direction toward one villain but it was someone completely different. A mission team is in a small town in Ohio to help rebuild a church. Walker, a member of the team, realizes that the church burnt due to arson. Due to her skills the fire chief asks her to help him check other homes in the area. She gets to all the ones nearby but one and it seems that someone is conspiring to keep her away. Why? Then when she finally gets there she discovers it was arson too and then the trouble really begins! Will she survive?

I was sent this series complimentary to read but was under no obligation to give a favorable review. I enjoyed the series overall and will look up some of these authors for additional books!

[Cece Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

* This review is for ESCAPING ILLUSIONS by Therese Heckenkamp *

What an exciting ride! Escaping Illusions is a suspenseful, romantic story featuring relatable characters you will absolutely fall in love with. From page one, I was hooked. This story grips you right out of the gate and doesn’t let go until you reach the last page. Amidst the excitement, there was a great balance of humor and sigh-worthy sweetness.

I loved how strong Brook was, and I soon became very invested in her story. I really admired how she put her daughter's well-being first, all while making some tough decisions. Her mama bear instinct was spot-on! I also really appreciated how her daughter, Ella, was written. She was adorable but also acted like a typical kid, and she came to life on the page as much as the two leads.

I loved Max, especially how his lighthearted personality brought humor and charm to the story. But I also appreciated that he was realistic and flawed at times. He struggled with overcoming past mistakes and dealing with immense pressure due to his career in the spotlight. He wasn’t perfect and that made him more human. I also adored how great he was with Ella.

The romance between Brook & Max was a sweet slow burn and perfect for the situation. So happy these two got a second chance despite the odds against them, and I loved how they worked together to solve the mystery of who was trying to harm them. Throughout the romance and character development, there was lots of suspense and intrigue that kept me turning pages to see how it would all resolve. You should definitely add this book to your TBR if you're a fan of clean romantic suspense!

I look forward to reading more suspenseful novels in this exciting collection. Thank you to the author for the ARC of this story. I was not obligated to leave a review, and all thoughts are my own.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whole series will have you on the edge of your seat!
I loved being able to binge read a series of books that kept me guessing with every book. Not only did it have twists and turns throughout, but also very strong Christian themes which I love.
These authors, very talented in their craft, have come together to create a series that is chock full of suspense, mystery, romance as well as and most importantly, God’s love and grace.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and recommend it to anyone who love these elements and want a great binge read!
I was given a complimentary copy. My opinion is my own.

[April Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

These stories are clean, no language or scenes that were inappropriate. Most were faith-filled with Scriptures to bring the truths home. The romances were sweet and the characters very relatable.

One does end on a cliff-hanger so you will be wanting more. I enjoyed most of the stories; only 2 or 3 were not as enjoyable due to plots and/or writing styles that are not my “cup of tea”. But over all a good collection.

Well done to the authors

I received an ARC from the authors for my voluntary opinion.

[Wendy Huddler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection was a great way to read books written by authors you have never read before. Some I really loved, some were good and one I did not care for.
The books kept you guessing until close to the end who “did it”.
I will be checking out many of the authors to read more of their books.
I would highly recommend this collections. Find some new authors for yourself.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small Town Danger is a wonderful compilation of short novellas that focus on danger and suspense with faith front and center. There are 10 novellas within this one book. I read it as an ebook through Kindle. It read super quickly. The stories were intense and suspenseful. Each one had its own set of amazing characters as well.

The only con I saw to this book is that each novella was its own stand-alone novel-type book. They were not connected together. You jumped from one set of characters and their stories to the next set. I normally enjoy ones that keep the same characters and each focuses on another character from the same original scene or situation or one that was introduced in the previous book. Also some of the novellas felt like they were already connected to a series that I hadn’t read and I felt a little bit lost.

NOW.
Don’t let that bit about the cons throw you off. This is still a wonderful compilation and I did thoroughly enjoy it.

I’m not going to review each of the novellas. That would take way too long. But I might highlight a few. That said. They were all excellently written. They all fully engrossed me in what was going on within the pages. There was danger and suspense within each one!

SINS OF THE PAST
This was an amazing novella. I loved it. You get to go to a small island and a serial killer follows the agent who thought she’d caught said serial killer but she’d really just put away someone that he’d framed. It’s like he’s always been a step ahead of her and she is actually his real target.

I loved watching the characters and how raw and real their emotions were. Plus the ending had some twists and turns and was really great. It definitely kept you in suspense and wondering what would happen next!

I knew I was going to love this one because I’ve read books by Mary Alford before and they are always excellent. She has a wonderful way of weaving a story together and keeping you in suspense. Some books I have the bad guys picked out really early on but that is not normally the case with her novels! Now I want to see what else in this series I can find and read. Because you never have too many books to read!

SWEPT AWAY
Another author I always enjoy reading.

This one has a team of SAR going to a small remote area to find a missing man. When they find him dead and stage in a very unique way they know something is off around this town. And then when they can’t leave and another person goes missing the stakes are high and danger is higher!

Another super fast suspense-filled read that you don’t want to miss. Makes me wonder if there are other books with these characters as they seemed to have quite the past that I wanted to explore more. Plus some of those supporting characters definitely deserve their own books because I really want to know their stories.

That’s probably enough for now but please let me know if you want to know more about any of the other novellas and what I thought of them. These were my two favorites so I picked them out to review. But I did absolutely love the one about the tornado and the fires as well. I’m already thinking I need to find the next book in that series because she’s such a unique heroine with all of her past and the way that shaped her.

Oh, one more!

DEBT OF HONOR
This was a great suspense read. However, I didn’t appreciate the whole is the baby his or her dead husband bit. That was a lot of extra drama that I would have liked to have not seen within the book. It made a lot of reading about conflicting emotions with our female character because the baby could be either her dead husband or his partner who happened to be her lover at one point. I don’t feel that it really mattered to the overall story line.

I did love how suspenseful the book was and the duplicitous characters. The teens were interesting and the gang knowledge as well. The tiny area I call home (small town anyone?) doesn’t really have gangs though we do have drug issues.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

[Deana Dick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading books that are a collection of different authors. Readers get to see how each author writes and enjoy their different styles. This collection held my attention and I loved how each story flowed well. The collection is a variety of topics but have one clear theme. God loves you and is in control.

Sins of the Past by Mary Alford

What would you do if you found out that the man you helped put in prison for the last ten years was innocent? Janine has just been told that another murder has taken place with the same MO that now proves the person she thought was guilty is now a free man. She not only has to face the fact that the real killer is still out there, but a close friend has become the latest victim to the crime she has tried to run away from.

It was interesting that Bennett who has just been released from prison for a crime he didn’t do asked Janine to help catch the real killer. He knows that Janine is the only one who can help him since she was so involved in the investigation. The intrigue is intense and it creeped me out that the Judge as he is known freely walks around in Janine’s house. He picks up items and then places them back all the while imaging when they will meet.



The author knows how to keep the suspense going with twists that kept me guessing. I really thought I had solved the case, but I was so off base. The ending is so so good and I love how the author brings the case to a close with a surprise that I never suspected. There is a little faith in the story that shows how one main character has come to depend on God to see them through their dark days. Excellent story with just enough tension to have me reading a bit faster because I had to know the identity of who the Judge was.

Swept Away by Liz Bradford

Who can resist a story about search and rescue? I am amazed at how well trained dogs are and their attention to every scent they smell. To me the dogs are the hero of any search and rescue team. They put theirselves in grave danger and are dedicated to their job.

Of course the trainer is responsible for training their dog and work long hours with them. I was impressed with Chloe and her K9 Poirot. What an impressive team they make. With them is Josh who is a doctor that happens to be smitten with Chloe . Together they make a formidable team that is determined to find the missing councilman. Crossing over rough terrain and pouring rain the team has a hard time finding clues. The dampness made me shiver and my skin started to crawl as I anticipated something bad was about to happen.



Strange things are happening as two more bodied are discovered in a way that is jarring. Who is killing council men and why? Im not sure I would be able to continue searching when coming upon a shocking discovery. There is definitely a serial killer on the loose and now Josh , Chloe and her team are on alert as this search and rescue has turned into a fight to survive.

I loved how the story took a turn when suddenly the team finds themselves in a flood. The author gives a great description of what it would be like to be trapped in flooded water trying to find a safe place to stay at. The intensity was high and in the midst of this a killer is on the loose. What a great lesson in trusting God and understanding that he forgives us. It was sad that one certain person didn’t grasp that God had already forgiven him.

Danger at Cranberry Cove by June Foster

I enjoyed how this story brought two people back together after years apart. The mystery of a high school friend who was murdered still lingers in their mind. Julie has come back home to stay with her aunt and work at the hospital. She misplaced something years ago that she hopes to find that will help solve the mystery.



Lucas is back and ready to ope

[✶ ✶ Hummingbird ✶ ✶ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review for Escaping Illusions by Therese Heckenkamp.. An ARC was provided for an honest review ♥️

This novel had all the ingredients for a classic Suspense novel.. Whodunit, mystery messages, on the run (kind of), betrayal (of trust) and big ending showdown. It also had all the ingredients for a romance book: second-chance, mis-understood/reputation in the gutter Hero, exes reunite, forced proximity tropes...

It is a light hearted romance with a dash of suspense. This novel is about Brook who leaves her husband with her daughter to escape his violent tendencies. That night he is discovered unalived. No one knows who did it... Brook goes to her friend's place for a month to catch a break and runs into her ex Max who is also hiding from the media after his relationship with his assistant blows up in flames and leaves his reputation in the gutter. The two come to a tentative agreement to co-exsist in the house.

Despite all the good ingredients for a decent book, I found it to be a little bit predictable. There were no real twists and turns and the story felt a bit linear. There is nothing inherently wrong with it and it is a pretty quick read, I read it in a day. Max's character had depts but Brook's character was a classic broken woman, single mom, victim of DV woman.

There was no depths to her personality, no real motivation other than her daughter. Many times she is threatened by her husband's family in regards to her daughter's custody but she makes no real steps to secure her daughter's custody (legally speaking) other than leaving Max because his reputation to hurt the custody case. I mean Max lashes out and it gets ugly and low.

But I never got the real connection between the two. She just came out of an abusive relationship (a man she had chosen over Max in the past). And now that they are reunited for all we know she is trauma bonding to him because she subconsciously thinks she'd have been safe if shed chosen Max. She might be trying to undo the damage. So imo, the romance fell flat as well.

This is when she decided to leave with Ella rather than risk her custody.


“I’ve seen videos, Max. Of you. Your lifestyle and temper.”

“Really? Videos?” His sarcasm rang clear. His jaw clenched. “I don’t suppose it matters that those were from years ago. That I’ve grown up since then. Might’ve done it the hard way—the stupid way—but I have.” .... “And why are you so convinced that just by association with me, you’d lose Ella? You could fight that. I could help.”

“I’m not going to fight an unnecessary fight, not with Ella at stake. I don’t have the money, and I’m not taking yours. I’m not trying to hurt you. I just can’t risk—”

“Hey, I get it. You hate risk, and I’m nothing but risk. And playing it safe has always turned out great for you. I mean, we both know you chose a real winner.”

I glared at him. “That’s low.”

“All I’m saying is, I never would’ve treated you like him. Never. But you were too scared to give me a chance.”

I mean when a man indirectly blames you for your abuse even when he's angry.. we should all



3⭐️/5 for the story overall. Nothing really wrong with it.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am giving this 5 stars. Unfortunately, I can not leave individual ratings for each book, but the majority were 5 star reads, so I am giving the collection 5 stars.

I will also give each novel a brief review:

Sins of the Past by Mary Alford: definitely 5 stars. The author ramped up the suspense, and it was really good. The romance angle was surprising, but good.

Swept Away by Liz Bradford: I had only previously read one book by this author, but liked this one so much that I bought all of her books in print and devoured them in a week. Awesome read

Danger in Cranberry Cove by June Foster: I have read and reviewed all of this author's books in this series, and this was the best one yet. Loved it. Great new characters with previous ones included, great suspense and plot. Definitely 5 stars.

Escaping Illusions by Therese Heckenkamp: New author to me. I liked it pretty well. It had a good plot and suspense. I wasn't crazy about the main female lead, though she did grow on me. Max was a really great character and made the story better. I would probably give the story 4 stars. It didn't make me want to read more by the author.

A Place to Hide by Cynthia Hickey: Loved this one. Another new to me author. Great plot, setting, characters. I discovered there is a whole 9 book series set in the same location, so I immediately ordered a couple of them and read a couple of the author's other books in a different series. Definitely 5 stars

Handmade Mayhem by Gina Holder: This is another author I never even heard of. It was a decent read. I liked the main characters, but thought the plot could have been a little better......again, it didn't make me want to go out and read more books by the author. I would guess 4 stars on this one.

Hidden Sins by Edie James: Loved this one. She is an author I read and I love her books. The ending was a bit disappointing, but I think it is setting up a new series. Loved the characters, especially the team of former special ops. 5 stars

Debt of Honor by Ann Malley: New author. I did not care for this book much. The plot was just OK, and I could not stand the main female character. She treated Trey, her husband's partner and the father of her baby horribly, and I have no idea what he saw in her. I would probably give this one 3 stars.

Death Goes to School by J. Carol Nemeth: Another author I had never heard of. I liked this one. Great plot and characters, and a lot of suspense. 5 stars

Twisted by Colleen Snyder: Not crazy about this one. The story revolved around Walker, an 18 year old female...and I never really liked her. There was no romantic angle in this one, so there was no main male protagonist. There is a series that she is the main character in, but not sure I like her well enough to try it. Probably 4 stars

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

*My review is for the novel ESCAPING ILLUSIONS by Therese Heckenkamp

I have been a fan of Heckenkamp's work for many years! I was so excited to read this novel in advance in exchange for an honest review!

I loved Brooke's character, and was happy the novel was written from her POV. From the very first chapter, the stakes were high, and I rooted for Brooke and her daughter Ella as they fled from Brooke's abusive husband in the middle of the night. Having known women throughout my life who have been victim's of domestic violence, I found Heckenkamp's portrayal of Brooke to be very spot on in a lot of ways. Brooke put her daughter first, with was very admirable. In addition, she focused on getting through the days just a moment at a time initially, which I also deemed to be a very accurate portrayal of a woman in her situation. Brooke's character developed throughout the novel as well. While she began her journey as a scared and desperate mother, she grew into a more confident woman by the end of the story.

Max's lovable character helped balance out the seriousness of the story. Max, the brother of Brooke's best friend, unexpectedly found himself helping Brooke after she got falsely accused of murdering her husband. While Max was a solid rock in a lot of ways for Brooke and Ella, he also brought comic relief and tenderness to the desperate situation. While I LOVED Max, Heckenkamp did a great job not painting him too perfectly as a cliche knight in shining armor. Max had his flaws as well, and was simultaneously on his own quest for clarity and grace in his life.

Lastly, the character of Ella was just a delight! As a mother myself, it was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time to see the mother-daughter relationship unfold as Brooke took steps to protect her daughter from the looming danger around them both. Ella's character brought humor and innocence to the very thrilling story, and kept it from becoming too heavy at times, when it otherwise could've been so. Brooke's little girl served as a reminder of just how intricate life as a single mother could be.

I just really loved this book! I am grateful that there are authors out there who can write clean novels with no gratuitous sex or violence. I am also grateful for authors who can bring readers a thrilling story with sweet romance intertwined. Heckenkamp shines at both.

[Nora St Laurent · Rating 3 out of 5]

You'll be on the edge of your seat for this series! Each features a different author, a new featured couple, with the original circumstance they are dealing with. This is a good way to sample the writing styles of the various authors while also immersing yourself in a series that is filled with intrigue, mystery, a dash of romance, and a spiritual thread showing God's love and grace.

A handful of the stories dealt with situations that made me uneasy, but they avoided being excessively descriptive, which I appreciated. Most of the series were good but a few of them made me uncomfortable (I'm squeamish). I liked the lighthearted romance with a hint of tension.

Cozy mysteries are included in the collection, but there are some darker, more suspenseful cases. Every author has a different spiritual thread which makes things interesting.

This book will appeal to readers who prefer mysteries that had you figure out Whodunit, with suspenseful elements and a splash of romance.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I requested and received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. 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.”

Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog https://psalm516.blogspot.com/

[Patti Whitson Stephenson She Lives to Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a confession to make as I write this review: I haven’t yet read every page in this book. There’s ten full-length novels in this collection, which adds up to 1,872 pages, and that’s quite a bit of reading. But I’ve now read several of the novels, and all I can say is—wow! There’s been mystery, suspense, and intrigue on almost every page. I’ve carried my Kindle around with me just so it was nearby for when I’ve had a spare moment for reading.

Each author writes in her own unique style, but every story has kept me turning pages to find out what happened next. There’s been many unexpected plot twists in each book. Since each book in the collection is a full length novel, there’s been plenty of time for character development in each one. These are Christian fiction novels which means that there’s mention of faith in each one. I’ve completely enjoyed each one that I’ve read.

So here’s a promise: After all that I’ve read, I don’t expect to find anything objectionable in this collection. However, if I do, I will come back and update this review. As of now, my recommendation is this: If you love clean mystery and suspense, don’t hesitate to give this collection a try. This collection is quite the bargain for some suspenseful reading.

I voluntarily received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small Town Danger is a collection of ten mystery filled novels by different authors. This collection includes:
Sins of the Past – A Hope Island Securities Book by Mary Alford
Swept Away – Tracking Danger Book Two – A Search and Rescue Novel by Liz Bradford
Danger in Cranberry Cove by June Foster
Escaping Illusions – A Frozen Footprints Book by Therese Heckenkamp
A Place to Hide by Cynthia Hickey
Handmade Mayhem – Addie Masters Mysteries Book 1 by Gina Holder
Hidden Sins – A Redemption Creek Romantic Suspense by Edie James
Debt of Honor by Ann Malley
Death Goes to School by J. Carol Nemeth
Twisted by Colleen Snyder
I enjoyed reading all of these books in this collection. Most of the authors are new to me and it was nice to be introduced to more to look forward to reading more stories by them in the future. I liked every one of the books, but if I had a favorite, it would probably have to be Cynthia Hickey’s A Place to Hide.

Small Town Danger will be getting four and a half stars from me. I recommend it for readers who are fans of clean romantic suspense.

I received a digital copy of Small Town Danger from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

[Patti Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small Town Danger contains stories by Mary Alford, Liz Bradford, June Foster, Therese Heckenkamp, Cynthia Hickey, Gina Holder, Edie James, Ann Malley, J. Carol Nemeth, and Colleen Snyder. It includes works of Christian/Clean Romantic Mystery and Suspense. Every story drew me and made me want to keep reading.

With twists and turns in each story, I found myself unable to stop reading. I constantly found myself wondering what would happen next and “Whodunnit?”. The collection meshed together beautifully and kept me interested. I loved getting to know the characters and watching how the storylines developed.

I am unable to pick a favorite out of this collection because they all were that good. I loved reading all of them and recommend reading all of the books in the collection. I am confident you will enjoy them all.

So if you enjoy works of Christian/Clean Romantic Mystery and Suspense, check out Small Town Danger, which contains stories by Mary Alford, Liz Bradford, June Foster, Therese Heckenkamp, Cynthia Hickey, Gina Holder, Edie James, Ann Malley, J. Carol Nemeth, and Colleen Snyder for yourself. I definitely recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.

[Kendra Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy Christian Mystery and Romance novels. Small Town Danger is a collection of 10 Mystery/Romance Stories written by Authors Mary Alford, Liz Bradford, June Foster, Therese Heckenkamp, Cynthia Hickey, Gina Holder, Edie James, Ann Malley, J. Carol Nemeth, and Colleen Snyder. They are full novels and the book is about 1900 pages!

WOW, this collection of Stories is truly an "Edge of the Seat" book of Mysteries! I would have to say that my favorite story was Danger in Cranberry Cove by June Foster. The story was a great mix of Mystery and Romance and was easy to read. The storyline captivated me from the beginning and had lots of twists and turns. A couple of the stories I struggled to get through as the storyline wasn't as exciting to me. I do think this Collection of Stories has something for everyone and many will want to read the book in a couple of days. The Authors did a GREAT job with the Mystery and Romance! I HIGHLY recommend this entire collection! FANTASTIC READING!

[Jimnlori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small Town Danger is a ten book collection of romantic suspense and mystery novels written by ten different authors. This collection gave me the opportunity to read books by ten all new to me authors which I appreciated.
If you love stories that keep you on the edge of your seat and coming back for more then you definitely don't want to miss out on this wonderful collection.
Sins of the Past – A Hope Island Securities Book by Mary Alford
Swept Away - Tracking Danger Book Two - A Search and Rescue Novel by Liz Bradford
Danger in Cranberry Cove by June Foster
Escaping Illusions – A Frozen Footprints Book by Therese Heckenkamp
A Place to Hide by Cynthia Hickey
Handmade Mayhem - Addie Masters Mysteries Book 1 by Gina Holder
Hidden Sins - A Redemption Creek Romantic Suspense by Edie James
Debt of Honor by Ann Malley
Death Goes to School by J. Carol Nemeth
Twisted by Colleen Snyder
I enjoyed this collection and look forward to reading more books by these authors in the future.

I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is nothing small about the Small Town Danger collection! Each of the 10 stories were jammed packed with suspense and intrigue. I love how it had authors that I was familiar with (like Mary Alford and Cynthia Hickey), authors that I had on my TBR list for a while (Liz Bradford and Gina Holder), and new-to-me authors (June Foster, Therese Heckencamp, Edie James, Ann Malley, J. Carol Nemeth, and Colleen Snyder). (I may or may not have bought more of there books.) I love how this collection had cozy mysteries and more suspenseful, gritty mysteries too. I love how many of these stories took place in geographical places I normally don’t read about and enjoyed traveling there reading-wise. I love how each of the Authors uniquely portrayed Christian Faith in their stories. I highly recommend Small Town Danger!

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[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an entertaining collection of novellas and a good way to be introduced to new authors. As is often the case in a collection like this, the quality of the writing varies. Some of the novellas have a good deal of suspense. There was one, however, that was mostly relational interaction between characters and little suspense. Some seem to be part of a novel series but they read well as a stand alone story.

It was interesting to see how each author handled plot and relationship development within short novel lengths. My favorite was where the two main characters each suspected the other of a murder from years ago. That was a good situation that meant they had to solve the past murder before developing any trust.

This collection is a good way to read an additional novel from a favorite author and be introduced to some new ones.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Celebrate Lit. My comments are an independent and honest review.

[Betti · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful collection of edge-of-your-seat novels. From stalkers, personal grudges, cold cases and more, you will be sure to enjoy every one of these offerings by a group of well-known authors.

Handmade Mayhem - by Gina Holder
There are things only God can fix.
Addie is a fixer. As owner of White Elephant Junk, she picks up unwanted items all over town, recycling them into something beautiful if she can.
Murder is not something she can fix, however this novice detective sets out to find and prove who committed the crime. With a great deal of patience, will the truth finally come out?

Just one of these 10 wonderful stories. Don’t miss this collection made available through Winged Publications.

[Jeannine Wickliffe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of 10 very well written stories with lots of suspense, mystery and how God works in our lives. The stories cover a wide range of situations and will keep you reading til the end. The last book in this group of stories will hit you the hardest and shows God love for us the most. Each story is complete and gives you encouragment in Gods love for us no matter what we were. I strongly encourage you to read and enjoy these stories. The last story is Twisted and it is heart breaking story about how someone who is so damaged by what has been done to them by someone who was supposed to protect them, and how God can give them a new life. It is well worth the read. All the stories are well worth the read

[Connie Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small Town Danger is a collection of stories that are written by Mary Alford, Liz Bradford, June Foster, Therese Heckenkamp, Cynthia Hickey, Gina Holder, Edie James, Ann Malley, J. Carol Nemeth, and Colleen Snyder. All the stories are Christian/Clean Romantic Mystery and Suspense. Each story will draw you in within the first few pages.

All of the stories have well written characters, twists and turns and will keep you flipping pages to find out what happens next. I loved trying to figure out what happened next. The authors have done a great job in balancing the suspense and romance that goes along with each story.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven’t read all ten stories yet. But I am telling you the stories that I have read really keeps the reader on the seat of their chair. These stories have plenty of suspense and keep you turning the pages. I think it would be best not to try reading all at one time especially if you are going through the grieving process as I am. If a reader wants to read books by new authors then sets with 10 different authors is a great way to be introduced to some of the great authors. The stories that I have this far in this collection is all clean reads and have faith as part of the tales. I do plan on reading the other stories in this collection.

I received a complimentary copy from the authors and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.

[Adpa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is the book Sins of the Past by Mary Alford in this collection:
What a sensational read!
I wasn't sure I wanted to read the book after I started. I'm thinking I have been reading so many cozy mysteries that I wasn't quite sure I wanted to get into mind-bending tales of terror. Once I got into the story, I couldn't not finish it. And what twists there were at the end of the story!
I enjoyed reading the book but had to stop before it got too close to my bedtime---I wanted to be able to sleep!
I was provided an ARC of the book; this review is my honest opinion. I'm sure the remaining stories will be just as exciting.

[Carol Keen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a jam-packed read. It covers everything, romance, action, suspense, adventure, faith, and I can't even think to list it all for you. This is really a five-star collection, which is saying something. The stories are good and strong, and they are engaging. Faith is included so you don't feel hollow when you read "The End". I enjoyed the clean romances as well as the twists and effort put into this collection. I can't quite pick a favorite, so you will just have to read this set.

Thanks to Celebrate Lit for my digital copy. This review is mine and a positive review is never required.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find an anthology is a great way to read new to me authors, and every one of these are writers whose work I hadn't read before. There are many authors who I will be reading more of their books in the future. I enjoyed the mystery associated with each of them. If you like who dunnits and want to see if you can figure out the culprit, pick up this collection for hours of red herrings, clues, and culprits receiving their punishment.

I received an advanced complimentary copy via the Celebrate Lit blog tour. All opinions are my own and voluntarily given.

[Anne Cheramie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Collection of Christian fiction!

I started with Handmade Mayhem by Gina Holder. What a great intro to a new Addie Masters Series! I hope we see more of the pot belly pig in the coming books.

In this cozy mystery, Addie is a sweet, spunky, quirky main character! She dumpster dives, collects junk, and recycles by making art. I think the mystery, the setting, and the characters were all vivid and intriguing.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one took quite a while to read because there were so many books in one set. I originally picked it up to read a story by a specific author and then set it down for a bit because I had other things going on. I’m definitely glad I picked it back up again as I enjoyed all but one of the stories in this anthology. For me, some definitely touched my heart. Many of the authors were new to me but I found quite a few that I’ll definitely be picking up again.

[Miki Weaver · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read Handmade Mayhem as part of a launch team. This particular story was cute, an easy read. The characters could have had a little more depth and some of the Nee England terms took some get used to but overall it was a good story. If you are looking for a quick , light read with a little romance and mystery mixed in, try Handmade Mayhem.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is regarding Handmade Mayhem by Gina Holder.

I enjoyed the book. It is a great little cozy mystery. The main character, Addie, has an unusual job as a junk removal person who also reperposes items she finds. It was fun to see how she reused items she cone across.

If you like small-town murder mysteries, this book is for you!