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In the third novel in Pettrey’s Alaska Courage series featuring the McKenna family (following Shattered, 2013), adventure and intrigue follow Darcy St. James. She goes undercover, posing as an adventure journalist on a cruise ship while secretly trying to track down the big lead her best friend, Abby, had hinted at. Darcy’s task becomes more difficult when Abby disappears, and none of the crew are willing to answer Darcy’s persistent inquiries. Luckily, the McKennas are coordinating the cruise’s offboard activities, and they quickly join in the hunt. Gage McKenna and Darcy’s mutual attraction reaches an all-time high, but she is much more focused on finding out what’s happened to Abby. Will she and Gage be able to come together, or will her dogged investigation prove too much to overcome? Pettrey succeeds again. Not only does each character come fully to life, readers won’t be able to put the book down as the stakes are raised higher and higher in a case that is much more sinister than it first appears. --Carolyn Richard
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When Her Friend Goes Missing,
Every Minute Counts
Darcy St. James returns to Alaska to join a journalist friend undercover on the trail of a big story. But when Darcy arrives, she finds her friend has disappeared. Troubled by the cruise ship's vague explanation, Darcy uses her cover as a travel reporter to investigate further.
The last person Gage McKenna expects to see during his summer aboard a cruise ship leading adventure excursions is Darcy. And in typical Darcy fashion, she's digging up more trouble.
He'd love to just forget her--but something won't let him. And he can't help but worry about her as they are heading into more remote regions of Alaska and eventually into foreign waters. Something sinister is going on, and the deeper they push, the more Gage fears they've only discovered the tip of the iceberg.
"The third book in Pettrey's Alaskan Courage series ratchets up the action and suspense. It's difficult to stop yourself from peeking ahead to the end, but the ride is worth the anxiety." --RT Book Reviews
"Pettrey delves into human trafficking in her latest tale of romantic suspense, which also revisits the McKenna family from Submerged and Shattered. Series followers and readers who enjoy Lynette Eason, Irene Hannon, and DiAnn Mills will add this to their to-read list." --Library Journal
"Totally, hands down, in love with this family and series! I have not been this enthralled since the O'Malley series by Dee Henderson! Pettrey does such an excellent job of developing the character of each and every family member, you can't help but want to join in on their journey through life!" --The Christian Manifesto
Every Minute Counts
Darcy St. James returns to Alaska to join a journalist friend undercover on the trail of a big story. But when Darcy arrives, she finds her friend has disappeared. Troubled by the cruise ship's vague explanation, Darcy uses her cover as a travel reporter to investigate further.
The last person Gage McKenna expects to see during his summer aboard a cruise ship leading adventure excursions is Darcy. And in typical Darcy fashion, she's digging up more trouble.
He'd love to just forget her--but something won't let him. And he can't help but worry about her as they are heading into more remote regions of Alaska and eventually into foreign waters. Something sinister is going on, and the deeper they push, the more Gage fears they've only discovered the tip of the iceberg.
"The third book in Pettrey's Alaskan Courage series ratchets up the action and suspense. It's difficult to stop yourself from peeking ahead to the end, but the ride is worth the anxiety." --RT Book Reviews
"Pettrey delves into human trafficking in her latest tale of romantic suspense, which also revisits the McKenna family from Submerged and Shattered. Series followers and readers who enjoy Lynette Eason, Irene Hannon, and DiAnn Mills will add this to their to-read list." --Library Journal
"Totally, hands down, in love with this family and series! I have not been this enthralled since the O'Malley series by Dee Henderson! Pettrey does such an excellent job of developing the character of each and every family member, you can't help but want to join in on their journey through life!" --The Christian Manifesto
More About the Author
Dani Pettrey is a wife, homeschooling mom and author. She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves-the thrill of adventure, nail-biting suspense, the deepening of one's faith and plenty of romance. She's a huge fan of dark chocolate, is always in search of the best iced mocha and her dream is to one day own a little cottage on a remote stretch of beach. She and her husband reside in Maryland with their two teenage daughters. Visit her web site at www.DaniPettrey.com!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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on August 26, 2013
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In case you hadn't heard, the McKenna family is baaack! There's been no secret made how well these novels resonate with fans - its ability to make us catch our breath then turn around and coax a smile brands this series as leaders of its genre. As a reader, the excitement and danger makes for a fast, entertaining read (the kind you never wish to see conclude) and specifically speaking from a point of relation, discovering an emotionally relatable character within these pages has been a wonderful journey - it not only endears the character, but illustrates them as "real" people, which may be a needless point since really, the McKenna's have felt more like a family who were a group of best friends, rather than cookie cutter characters whom we read about for 300 hundred pages and then promptly forget. True to the prior books, none of the McKenna siblings are forgotten - save for Reef whose rebel predispositions means the dude is rarely around, if anything, visiting them again was a blast especially since they are removed from the prior locations of the books and placed on a ship. Their laid-back teasing always comes at the most opportune interval (just when readers are in need of a momentary bit of relief!) and more emotions play into the dynamics in particular considering what is revealed about Jake; visiting these characters is like reliving a favorite event or spending the day relaxing in your favorite spot. Pettrey has a brilliant knack for combining familial ties and a top-notch mystery; the former offers comfort and stability - think feelings of a warm hug or the comforts of home, and the latter earning each story the distinction of being a page turner.Read more ›
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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My summary~
Darcy St. James gave up investigative reporting years ago, but she still loves the thrill of tracking down leads. So when her friend, Abby, terribly frightened and distraught about her current story, contacts her, Darcy determines to help her friend uncover the truth. When Darcy arrives on the cruise ship, Abby has vanished. Restless and hoping to squash five month old memories of Darcy, Gage McKenna accepts the excursions gig on the cruise ship. The last person he expects to run into on the cruise ship is Darcy St. James.
What I liked...
I really liked that the author had set up Gage and Darcy's story at the end of her last book, Shattered. Even so, while it's not necessary to read Shattered before Stranded, you probably should because once you read this one, you'll want to go back and read the first two. Trust me.
Loved the characters. I've gotten to know Gage over the last two books, and he's definitely a favorite of mine. Masculine and manly, yet wounded and vulnerable. How could Darcy not fall for him? Especially when she sees the two little feet tucked close to his heart. But then, he'd stolen her heart long before then.
Darcy's not a wimpy heroine. Sure, she's frightened once she learns what they're facing, but she's not willing to give up on finding her friend, especially since Abby doesn't know the Lord. This book made me think about my loved ones who don't know the Lord. Would I be as willing to face the same frightening situations for my loved ones? The faith element is woven into the plot, so beautifully and intrinsically, and it doesn't come off forced or trite.
and not so much...
I can't think of one element I didn't like about this book, except that it had to end.
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Darcy St. James gave up investigative reporting years ago, but she still loves the thrill of tracking down leads. So when her friend, Abby, terribly frightened and distraught about her current story, contacts her, Darcy determines to help her friend uncover the truth. When Darcy arrives on the cruise ship, Abby has vanished. Restless and hoping to squash five month old memories of Darcy, Gage McKenna accepts the excursions gig on the cruise ship. The last person he expects to run into on the cruise ship is Darcy St. James.
What I liked...
I really liked that the author had set up Gage and Darcy's story at the end of her last book, Shattered. Even so, while it's not necessary to read Shattered before Stranded, you probably should because once you read this one, you'll want to go back and read the first two. Trust me.
Loved the characters. I've gotten to know Gage over the last two books, and he's definitely a favorite of mine. Masculine and manly, yet wounded and vulnerable. How could Darcy not fall for him? Especially when she sees the two little feet tucked close to his heart. But then, he'd stolen her heart long before then.
Darcy's not a wimpy heroine. Sure, she's frightened once she learns what they're facing, but she's not willing to give up on finding her friend, especially since Abby doesn't know the Lord. This book made me think about my loved ones who don't know the Lord. Would I be as willing to face the same frightening situations for my loved ones? The faith element is woven into the plot, so beautifully and intrinsically, and it doesn't come off forced or trite.
and not so much...
I can't think of one element I didn't like about this book, except that it had to end.
Overall...Read more ›
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Melanie
on September 26, 2013
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Stranded is the third book in Dani Pettrey's Alaskan Courage series (one of my favorite series), and another wonderful story! I still think my favorite is book two, Shattered, but I also loved this one. :)
The characters were so great! I knew from the previous books that I already loved the McKenna's, but I was pleasantly surprised by Gage - I didn't expect to find him so funny, but he made me laugh quite a few times. :) I also loved learning more about Jake - I was kind of surprised by his story and definitely felt for him.
A couple times the story repeated itself, but it was in a realistic way, as it was mostly the characters telling others about things that had happened.
The story was interesting and, even though I knew what was going on the entire time (because of a review that mentioned the plot), I was still engrossed in the story and didn't want to put it down! I ended up finishing Stranded in less than a day!
Overall, Stranded was a fantastic read that I loved! I can't wait to read Silenced (which I'm hoping is Kayden's story) when it releases. If you enjoy romantic suspense, then I most definitely recommend Stranded, but you might want to read Submerged and Shattered first, that way you'll know the McKenna history.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for my honest review. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*
The characters were so great! I knew from the previous books that I already loved the McKenna's, but I was pleasantly surprised by Gage - I didn't expect to find him so funny, but he made me laugh quite a few times. :) I also loved learning more about Jake - I was kind of surprised by his story and definitely felt for him.
A couple times the story repeated itself, but it was in a realistic way, as it was mostly the characters telling others about things that had happened.
The story was interesting and, even though I knew what was going on the entire time (because of a review that mentioned the plot), I was still engrossed in the story and didn't want to put it down! I ended up finishing Stranded in less than a day!
Overall, Stranded was a fantastic read that I loved! I can't wait to read Silenced (which I'm hoping is Kayden's story) when it releases. If you enjoy romantic suspense, then I most definitely recommend Stranded, but you might want to read Submerged and Shattered first, that way you'll know the McKenna history.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for my honest review. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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on September 1, 2013
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Stranded by Dani Pettrey is the third in the Alaskan Courage series. This is another great suspense story. Not as good as the first two, but still it was pretty good. I can't wait to read the next one in the series. :-)
Darcy St. James is joining a cruise ship as an adventure journalist because her friend, Abby an investigative reporter, called her in to help. Once Darcy arrived on board the Bering, they made plans to meet up later that evening. But when Darcy arrives at her friend's cabin, Abby never answers the door. Feeling unsettled, Darcy leaves, but then she hears about someone who went overboard that same night. She can't find her friend anywhere and is beginning to suspect foul play.
Gage McKenna is leading a new venture on the Bering for Last Frontier Adventures. He is shocked to see Darcy in the staff meeting as the adventure journalist. When he finds out she is undercover, all his anger at her job comes roaring back. But when he realizes the enormity of her mission, he becomes terrified for her safety. As they both look for Abby, they start to become closer. Will they be able to figure out who is doing all this and catch them before it is too late?
These books remind me a lot of Dee Henderson's O'Malley series. The siblings are close, and you can't wait to hear how all of them are. And speaking of can't wait, I can't wait for Kayden's story! She has intrigued me from the beginning. :-)
I was given this book free from Bethany House in exchange for an honest review.
Darcy St. James is joining a cruise ship as an adventure journalist because her friend, Abby an investigative reporter, called her in to help. Once Darcy arrived on board the Bering, they made plans to meet up later that evening. But when Darcy arrives at her friend's cabin, Abby never answers the door. Feeling unsettled, Darcy leaves, but then she hears about someone who went overboard that same night. She can't find her friend anywhere and is beginning to suspect foul play.
Gage McKenna is leading a new venture on the Bering for Last Frontier Adventures. He is shocked to see Darcy in the staff meeting as the adventure journalist. When he finds out she is undercover, all his anger at her job comes roaring back. But when he realizes the enormity of her mission, he becomes terrified for her safety. As they both look for Abby, they start to become closer. Will they be able to figure out who is doing all this and catch them before it is too late?
These books remind me a lot of Dee Henderson's O'Malley series. The siblings are close, and you can't wait to hear how all of them are. And speaking of can't wait, I can't wait for Kayden's story! She has intrigued me from the beginning. :-)
I was given this book free from Bethany House in exchange for an honest review.
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