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Texas Pursuit: Lone Star Intrigue #2

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TEXAS PURSUIT by Debra White Smith is a wonderful, delightful Inspirational Romance/suspense fiction set in modern day Bullard, Texas. It is the second in the Lone Star Intrigue series, but can the read as a stand alone. It is well written with detail and depth. The series is about three siblings, first is Jack, chief of police, Sonny, private detective/photographer, and Ryan, highway patrol officer. They make up the Mansfield brothers. This story has intrigue, faith, family, friendship, suspense, stalking, adoption, finding love, and finding your faith again.It intertwines how a friendship and love can grow and mature. This story is about Sonny, the private detective/photographer, he is strong, troubled from his past, and attracted to our heroine. Tanya, is a Physician Assistant, she is beautiful, stalked by a sociopath, has an adopted son who is 3 years old, and is attracted to our hero. This story shows us how our faith can take the bad and ugly and turn it into something good and sweet. This is a sweet, tender love story with twists and turns. I would recommend this one especially if you enjoy Inspirational suspense, romance, intrigue and a quick read. If you have not read book one of this series Texas Heat, I would also recommend picking it up also. You will not regret it. This book was received for review and details can be found at Avon Inspire, an Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers and My Book Addiction and More.

If you are looking for a fun, intriguing and faith based romantic suspense to read this summer, this book should definitely be on your list. Be forewarned-this storyline is addictive and you will want to read it one shot; I suggest finding a nice spot in the sun with some iced tea and settle in for an afternoon reading. It is not overly long so one day is sufficient if you block out the world like I did :) My heart was beating, my fingernails were bitten to the quick, and I held my breathe on more than a few pages.

I would recommend reading this series in order, otherwise you will be lacking some important background information about the Mansfield brothers and what has brought them to this point in each of their lives. I liked that the struggles of the other two brothers were woven into this book because it allows the reader to have a sense of camaraderie with the character once they reach their book. Because family is such a central element in this storyline it is very intriguing to see the polarity between Tanya and Sonny's parental relationships and how it affects their outlook on parenthood.

This book ended too soon for me, which attests to the connection readers make with the characters and how absorbing the storyline is. I do feel that the ending was a little rushed, but I am consoled with the fact that Sonny and Tanya will be back (at least as minor players) in the third and final installment of this series.

First, let me tell you that I read this book in one day. Yes, it was that good. I just couldn't put it down. From page one, I was drawn into the story and had interest in what was going to happen to the characters. I love a story like that - you don't have to keep reading and reading to finally have some empathy for the characters. The story kept me on the edge of my seat (so to speak) throughout the whole book. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, I didn't. Don't you love that?

The story is romantic but more importantly, for me anyway, the story was intriguing. You weren't sure what was going to happen - there was some mystery to it. The characters were believable and human. The romance was sweet and not sappy.

Here's what makes the book the best for me, however. The Christian walk that some of the characters have is normal. How many times have I read a Christian fiction book where the characters are either saints or spouting the Gospel at every unconceivable moment? Neither one of these senarios is realistic. Tanya's (the main character) walk with the Lord is real and something I could relate to. She's always trying to do better but isn't a saint that intimidates those around her, including the reader.

I also like the family dynamics in this book. Tanya's relationship with her parents is sweet and truly what family should be like. Her parent's interest and concern for her is wonderful yet never intrusive.

This book is the second book in Debra White Smith's "Lone Star Intrigue" series, however, it totally stands alone. You won't be wondering about what happened before with any of the characters because this story is a story all to itself. If you're like me, though, you're going to want to run out and get the first book, "Texas Heat".

I highly recommend this book. It was just a very pleasant read with lots of wonderful characters and a great storyline.

This is a great easy read. Debra White Smith did a wonderful of handling how people see themselves versus how Christ see us and how we are to accept others. I love how she weaves real world problems into the story. Then she has the people themselves find solutions without others interfering.

Texas Pursuit is a great read. It is full of mystery, intrigue, romance, and redemption. I enjoyed Debra White Smith's characters, Sonny and Tanya, as the questions of their hearts are questions I have asked in my heart before. The novel held my attention right to the end. My only regret was that the book had to end. I look forward to book #3 in this series. I would highly recommend it.

This book is an easy and enjoyable read. I was on edge with the suspense and when the secret would come out. Tonya and Sunny were a dynamic couple and Coty added a great dimension to the story. I immediately started Book 1 of the series and anxiously await Book 3

Tanya O'Brien has always wanted a family but the right man just hasn't come alone. She decides to head half-way around the world to adopt a boy named Coty. On her return flight a man named Maurice gets seated next to her. He converses with her and tells her she reminds him of his old girlfriend. She finds herself stalked by this crazy but police can't really do anything to someone who is just "watching". She finally moves to a different place and thinks she is finally rid of him. But is she?

Sonny Mansfield has a past he regrets and because of that has pretty much hit bottom. He's a good private investigator though and in need of rent money. When Maurice hires him with a bogus story to find his "ex-wife" who stole their adopted boy, Sonny jumps at the chance to make some money. But...Sonny soon realizes that he may have made a mistake. He formulates a plan of how he will protect Tanya and her son. But can he protect them? And will he be able to protect his heart?

This was an Excellent read!! I read the book in one sitting because the pages kept begging to be turned! I totally fell in love with Sonny. He was SO real because he was so flawed. I loved the interaction between all three Mansfield brothers. How they banded together and supported one another just made you want to be in that family. Tanya was a great match for Sonny. She made him see his spiritual need in a non-threatening way. The author did a great job dealing with lots of issues like divorce, infidelity, forgiveness and honesty just to name a few. There is an underlying story of Sonny's older brother Ryan and his ex-wife Shelley. The third book will be their story. You also catch up with Charli and Jack from Texas Heat as Jack helps out Sonny. I highly recommend Texas Pursuit! This story can be read as a stand alone and you won't feel lost but as with most series it's a much richer experience if you read book one first. A thank you goes to the author and publisher for sending me this book to review.

This book is full of suspense and on top of that a great love story. You find yourself rooting for sonny and tanya. Debra white smith always writes a book leaving you waiting for the next one to come out.

Thank you Debra for writing such wonderful books. I enjoy reading your books as soon as they come out. Hope a new one will be soon. ox