Friday, April 18, 2025

Ambush by Colleen Coble Book Review

About the Book:


Paradise Alden's childhood in Nova Cambridge, Alabama, was idyllic until the night her parents were murdered. Since then, life has left her scarred. The abuse she suffered in the foster care system, her first love's betrayal, and the jaguar attack that nearly destroyed her career have led to an unshakable distrust--in men, in God, and maybe in even in herself.

After fifteen years, returning to her hometown is a last resort to finding her life again. She's hoping the wildlife refuge where she's accepted a veterinarian job will be the perfect place to heal from her recent traumas and unlock her memories about the night her parents died. But the day she arrives at The Sanctuary, a body is discovered on the grounds. And soon, a series of deadly events threatens not only her future, but the man who, despite all odds, still makes her pulse stutter. Arson, a shooting, a break-in, and multiple instances of animals being freed from their enclosures all point back to him, but Paradise knows Blake Lawson isn't responsible. Not the man who has been helping his mother manage The Sanctuary these past six months and care for his stepbrothers in the wake of their father's death . . . even if his betrayal years ago cost her everything.

Someone dangerous is lurking beneath the town's moss-draped trees, and Paradise refuses to let another murderer disappear into the shadows.

My Review:

This is a good inspirational romantic suspense with the unique setting of a wild animal park. Paradise is a suitable heroine. She has to overcome the past tragedy of her parents' murder, foster care abuse and a previous attack on her by a jaguar. She has good support in her old flame, Blake. But there is hurt between the two of them that needs to be overcome first.

There is good suspense as someone is trying to damage the animal park. There are plenty of possible suspects and motives. There is even an obnoxious deputy who has it in for Blake. The plot does include the much used intense storm as a way of increasing suspense.

I have read most of Coble's novels. While I do not think this is her best, I found it entertaining with likable main characters and having a good faith message. The end leaves the possibility of more in the series and I'll be looking for them.

My rating: 4/5 stars.


About the Author:


Colleen Coble is the USA TODAY bestselling author of more than seventy-five books and is best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels. Connect with her online at colleencoble.com; Instagram: @colleencoble; Facebook: @colleencoblebooks; X: @colleencoble.

Thomas Nelson, 352 pages. 

(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)

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