Two Seconds Too Late by Dani Pettrey Blog Tour Book Review

TWO SECONDS TOO LATE

by Dani Pettrey

May 5 - 30, 2025 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

JEOPARDY FALLS

 

A missing woman. Two hit men. When every second counts, who will survive?

In the stark but beautiful wilds of northern New Mexico, a couples' retreat at a luxury resort turns into a chilling nightmare when a woman vanishes. Skip tracer Riley MacLeod and private investigator Greyson Chadwick pose as a couple to hunt for clues that might reveal the missing woman's location. Those leads uncover a harrowing truth: They're not the only ones looking for her. What begins as a normal tracking case turns into a deadly chase when they, too, become the hunted.

As Riley and Greyson work together, their partnership ignites a tumultuous attraction, but Greyson's secrets prevent him from acting on his feelings for her, and Riley can't bring herself to fully trust him. Delving deeper into the case, they find themselves fighting not only for justice and the chance at a loving relationship . . . but also for their very survival.

Dani Pettrey Hooks Readers With . . .
"A fast-paced, thrilling ride. Readers of Lynette Eason and Colleen Coble will enjoy." --Library Journal starred review on One Wrong Move
"Romance that's as thrilling as the action, and faithful characters integrated seamlessly into a complex web of crime."-- Booklist on The Killing Tide

This action-packed romantic suspense novel is the second in Dani Pettrey's Jeopardy Falls series. Filled with crime and spy investigations, this clean Christian thriller will appeal to fans of Mission: Impossible, Lynette Eason, and Irene Hannon.

My Review:

This novel got off to a bit of a rough start for me. The narrative jumps around before it settles into a cohesive story. The initial short vignettes with different points of view do set the stage for expectation of suspense, however. It was difficult for me to understand why Riley would so quickly and fervently jump into investigating Kelly's disappearance. A little backstory on their relationship would have helped prepare readers for the ensuing action by Riley.

I like it when there is a good balance of personal relationship development and suspenseful action in a novel. Pettrey has given readers a much heavier dose of relationship tension and development in this novel from near the beginning. Much of the tension is from physical attraction. The relationship development is a bit repetitive, kissing then pulling back, repeat. This novel has the greatest emphasis on physical attraction I think I have ever seen in a Christian romantic suspense.

There is a good deal of suspense that builds as we near the end of the book. And a strong faith message is included. This is a novel for readers who like an inspirational romantic suspense with a heavy emphasis on the romance. 

My rating: 4/5 stars.

You can read my book review of the first book in the series, One Wrong Move.

Book Details:

Genre: Romantic Suspense; Thriller; Action & Adventure
Published by: Bethany House Publishers
Publication Date: April 29, 2025
Number of Pages: 320
ISBN: 9780764238499 (ISBN10: 0764238493)
Series: Jeopardy Falls, Book 2 of 2 || Amazon | Goodreads
Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | Baker Publishing | Baker Book House

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Author Bio:

Dani Pettrey is the bestselling author of the Coastal Guardians, Chesapeake Valor, and Alaskan Courage series. A two-time Christy Award finalist, Dani has won the National Readers’ Choice Award, Daphne du Maurier Award, HOLT Medallion, and Christian Retailing’s Best Award for suspense. She plots murder and mayhem from her home in Florida.

Dani Pettrey can be found online at:

DaniPettrey.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads - @danipettrey
BookBub - @DaniPettrey
Instagram - @authordanipettrey
Pinterest - @danipettrey
Facebook - @DaniPettrey

 

 

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