Welcome to the Blog Tour for Crossroads by C.C. Warrens, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Crossroads
Series: A Holly Novel #5
Author: C.C. Warrens
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Genre: Christian suspense/ Christian romantic suspense
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
Run and don't look back.
I'll find you when it's safe.
Those were the last words Holly whispered to her six year old foster sister before the little girl fled into the trees and disappeared from existence.
Fifteen years later, Cassandra Ward is still missing.
Holly is haunted by the possibility that she sent her foster sister running from one monster and into the clutches of another. How else could a child vanish without a trace?
Determined to find her, Holly sifts through her own dark memories for clues, revisits her past, and chases a lead across the country with Jordan by her side. But the search for Cassie takes a dangerous turn when an altercation in the mountains leaves them stranded, cut off from the outside world, and running for their lives.
Lovers of books by Lynette Eason, Terri Blackstock, and Natalie Walters will enjoy this latest thrilling installment of The Holly Novels, and might even stay up all night reading.
My Review
This book was great! Do you hear people talk about breath-taking books? Well, this book was exactly that because you could hardly breathe with how much danger the main character was in. Holly seems to go from one bad situation to another. The things I love about Holly is that she is brave, kind, loyal, and determined. Even though she had so many awful things happen to her while growing up, she still was able to show love and empathy towards others.
Crossroads is book five in the series, but the author leaves many background clues while telling the story. I knew what had happened and I didn't feel lost at all. I do want to go back and read the first four books. Also, C.C. Warens is such a great writer. I never lost my interest in the story and the pace is fast and never slows. There are many evil, bad guys in this story. Holly and her friend Jordan find themselves in very dangerous situations among threatening people. It was hard for them to figure out who to trust. Even at the point of total despair, Holly kept up her Faith and prayed for help from God. There were many things that made me stop and think but this quote near the end of the book really struck home.
“We can be bitter about what we’ve been through, or we can use it to help somebody else in a similar situation. He needed to know he’s not alone and that it’ll get better.”
Honestly, this book is a non-stop, fast-paced thrilling novel. There are shootouts, kidnappings, fistfights, and other nefarious things happening to characters but nothing graphic. The overall message though was about love and hope. Holly went through so much to find her foster sister, Cassie, and wouldn't give up searching. Even though it had been fifteen years since they'd seen each other, they still had a close bond. That was the most heartwarming part of the book. If you've never read any of the Holly books before, you should. There is a reason why most of the ratings for this book are five stars. It is a story that most readers will never forget.
Triggers: There is talk about previous abuse Holly had been subjected to in her life. She is still very traumatized from the torture she experienced in a foster home.
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About the Author
Jesus and laughter have brought C.C. Warrens through some very difficult times in life, and she weaves both into every story she writes, creating a world of breath-stealing intensity, laugh-out-loud humor, and a sparkle of hope. Writing has been a slowly blossoming dream inside her for most of her life until one day it spilled out onto the pages that would become her first published book.
If she’s not writing, she’s attempting to bake something—however catastrophic that might be—or she’s enjoying the beauty of the outdoors with her husband. One of the many things she’s learned since she started this journey is that the best way to write a book is to go on a long stroll with her husband. That is when the characters—from their backgrounds to the moments that make them laugh or bubble over with anger—come to life.Connect with C.C. by visiting ccwarrensbooks.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a paperback copy of Crossroads with a bookmark, book-related stickers, a book-related magnet, book-related tea bags, fuzzy socks, and a $10 Amazon gift card!
(1) winner will win an ebook copy of Crossroads with book-related stickers, a book-related magnet, book-related tea bags, fuzzy socks, and a $10 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 17, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 24, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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