Saturday, August 7, 2021

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Missing in the Desert by Dana Mentink

Book: Missing in the Desert

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Inspy suspense

Release date: July 27, 2021

Five years ago, her sister disappeared…
Now someone is coming for her.

Who would believe that Mara Castillo’s sister—missing and presumed dead—suddenly sent a one-word text? Now Mara wants answers, even if it means stepping into a killer’s sights with her brother’s best friend, rancher Levi Duke, as her only protection. But with someone who has everything to lose after her, uncovering a long-buried secret could save her life…or claim it.

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LOVE Inspired books are really a favorite of mine. They are short books, but packed with great stories. Dana Mentink is back with the 2nd book in the Desert Justice series. I had the chance to read Missing in the Desert recently.

Mara Castillo is at her brother's ranch, helping to keep it in order. Her brother is in the hospital after being injured in a shooting. Mara receives a text that contains one word "Marbles" and she is now worried for her safety. "Marbles" is the nickname for her sister who went missing 5yrs ago. Her sister is presumed dead and possibly murdered. Levi Duke, her brother's best friend and business partner, feels he needs to protect Mara. Mara may have a long buried secret that is either going to hurt her or help her. Will Mara stay safe with Levi protecting her? Does danger still lurk for her and the Ranch?

WOW, such a GREAT story in a short book! The storyline captured me from the beginning and I finished the book within 2hrs. Mara and Levi have a great friendship and I really like how Levi came to the rescue in the absence of her brother. There twists and turns in the book really kept me glued to the storyline. The unexpected Romance brewing between Mara and Levi was one of them. I HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone who loves Suspense and Romance!

Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a nationa and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of over forty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Poisoned Pen Press. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)

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Hello, readers! Boy am I excited! Since the virus-that-not-shall-be-named is being brought under control, I am cautiously venturing out again and our first vacation spot will be a return to Death Valley. Papa Bear and I love the amazing diversity of Death Valley, from the salt flats, to the sand dunes, mountains, and everything in between. Writing this book allowed me to relive the incredible topography, as well as let my mind run loose imagining a cold case that warms up to fiery levels in this ferocious climate. Part of this story revolves around “Camp Town Days” which was inspired by the Encampment Days, an event held in November by a volunteer group called the Death Valley 49ers that aims to capture the pioneer spirit with their wagon rides, parade, poetry readings, a vendor show, and historical talks. I hope you can feel the desert wind in your face and hear the distant howl of the coyote as you dive into the second book in the Death Valley Justice series.