Book: Raging Waters
Author: Dana Mentink
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense
Release Date: March 3, 2026
As the dam crumbles and water sweeps across the terrain, their battle for justice and survival is just beginning.
When Mackenzie Bardine’s brother Aaron was murdered in a drug deal gone wrong, she started a true crime podcast dedicated to exposing “Bullseye,” the drug kingpin responsible. But her protective heart has never let go of the blame she places on herself and Aaron’s best friend, Gideon Landry. On the run to the wilds of Washington to chase a recent lead, she meets none other than Gideon himself.
While conducting a wilderness survival class in remote Washington, Gideon never expected to cross paths with Mackenzie, and he’s certainly not interested in helping her after he’s already declined to participate in her vigilante podcasting. He carries a mountain of guilt about Aaron’s fatal choices, but not for the reasons Mackenzie suspects.
As killers begin to circle Mackenzie like sharks, it’s clear to Gideon she’s in over her head, and in light of his troubled past with her brother, he can’t bring himself to ignore her perilous situation. Then a flood threatens the town, turning their investigation into a race to escape the raging waters and the wrath of a powerful kingpin who wants to sink them both.
A gripping, clean romantic suspense featuring enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance, and high-stakes investigations set in small-town Washington, sweeping readers away on a turbulent wave of thrills and chills. Perfect for fans of forced proximity, wilderness survival, protective heroes, and justice-driven heroines.
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Inspirational Romantic Suspense is a absolute favorite genre of mine. Raging Waters by Dana Mentink is the most recent book in this genre that I have read. It is Book 2 in the Elements of Danger series. I read Book 1 in this series and have been anxiously awaiting this book!
WOW, grab hold of this and don't let go, it is definitely a storyline that is so intriguing and pulls you in! The main characters are Mackenzie Bardine and Gideon Landry. Mackenzie is on a journey to reveal the truth about her Brother's Murder. She is now a Podcaster and is intent making sure the Drug Dealer is bought to justice for murdering, Aaron. MacKenzie is in the Wild of Washington as she further investigates her brother's case and she runs into Gideon Landry, her brother's BEST Friend. MacKenzie and Gideon have a strained friendship as MacKenzie lays some blame on Gideon and he is not willing to tell his part of the story on her Podcast. The story takes an interesting turn when MacKenzie is being followed by someone who wants to take revenge on her. and the town is now being flooded. Gideon made aa heartwarming move when he decided to help MacKenzie deter those who are following her and they both work together to battle the Floodwaters. The adventures of this book have MANY twists and turn for both the danger and for the friendship. A definite PAGE TURNER and you won't want to put this book down! GREAT BOOK!
Dana Mentink is a New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and a Holt Medallion winner. She is the author of over fifty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Revell and Poisoned Pen Press.
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I’m afraid of deep water. There. I’ve said it. I live in California, famous for beaches sand and surf. If that’s not enough, there are swimming pools aplenty. I should be enjoying the surfing, boating, kayaking, sailing culture, but I’d much rather sit on a deck somewhere and watch others partake. So what’s a gal like me doing writing an adventure that takes place as a dam rupture overwhelms a town? I love to write that type of wilderness story, where stakes are high and the help is scarce. Similar to the previous book, Fire Mountain, the characters will have to dig deep of their strength and faith to survive. And you and I can enjoy it from the safety of our decks! Are you ready? Grab your book and your cuppa and let’s go!
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To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away the grand prize of a $100 Amazon Gift Card and a signed copy of the book!!
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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Raging Waters by Dana Mentink
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