Direct Threat
About the Book Direct Threat
Book: Direct Threat
Author: Kimberly Rose Johnson
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: June 1 2020
One little girl.
Two bodyguards.
Only one chance to guard their hearts.
Protection Inc. co-owner, Carissa Jones, an ex-cop turned bodyguard, has one goal—keep her young client safe. When her business partner brings in a new guy to help, she discovers her heart desires more. Can she still do her job and follow her heart without compromising her client’s safety?
Marc Olsen, a former Military Police officer, struggles to find his way as a civilian. He agrees to help out an old friend for the summer. He gets more than he bargained for when he’s assigned to work with the feisty co-owner of Protection Inc.
When sparks fly faster than bullets, will the bodyguards be distracted from their task, or will they work together as an even stronger team?
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My Thoughts on Direct Threat:
Two partners, cops, decide that they’ve had enough and are ready to leave their jobs. But they’re not ready to be jobless. Instead, they create their own business. Now they provide protection to people who need to be kept safe who might fall through the cracks.
Carissa is the younger of the two partners and her job is to keep a child safe. When her partner brings on a new person to their work she’s not sure what to think. But then sparks start flying between the two and she’s not sure if she’s ready for this. Can she keep her client safe and her heart intact? Or must she surrender one?
The author does a great job of weaving this story. I couldn’t put it down. The characters drew me in. They felt real and definitely become friends.
This book is a clean title. There is no questionable content within. You’ll just get lots of good solid faith, people doing what’s right, and it’s full of suspense and mystery.
Olivia is a cute sweet 10 year old with a penchant for getting in trouble while being guarded but she also steals all the hearts along the way and I really enjoyed her as well as Marc, Carissa, and Frank.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of Direct Threat
Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance that warms the heart and feeds the soul.
Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.
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More from Kimberly
Direct Threat is the first book in the Protection Inc. series. The series follows a group of bodyguards who are all either former cops or military police. They are on location in Lincoln City on the Oregon coast in book one, but their business is based out of Seattle.
I’ve been to Lincoln City more times than I can remember, but I took a research trip there with my husband, specifically for this book.
While in Lincoln City my husband and I walked the same beach my characters walk. I studied the access points to the cliffside homes from the vantage point of the beach, as this was an important aspect in the story. We also visited the ice cream shop mentioned in the book. You’ll understand the significance of the shop when you read the story.
My writing career has taken some twists and turns. When I first began writing in 2006 I wrote romantic suspense. Then switched over to writing contemporary romance, which turned out to be the genre of my first contracted book and many more after that. After writing several romantic mystery novels for my publisher, I decided to dust off my romantic suspense manuscripts and publish them. Direct Threat is one of those manuscripts.
I absolutely love reading and writing suspense as well as romance, so joining the two together comes naturally for me. I hope you will read and enjoy this story.
You can learn more about Kimberly Rose Johnson and her books at https://kimberlyrjohnson.com/
Blog Stops for Direct Threat
Through the Fire Blogs, July 25
deb’s Book Review, July 25
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, July 26
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, July 26
A Baker’s Perspective, July 27
Texas Book-aholic, July 28
reviewingbooksplusmore, July 28
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, July 29
Because I said so – adventures in parenting, July 29
Quiet quilter, July 30
Inklings and notions, July 31
Maureen’s Musings, July 31
For Him and My Family, August 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, August 2
Read Review Rejoice, August 2
Daysong Reflections, August 3
Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 4
Batya’s Bits, August 5
Mary Hake, August 5
Simple Harvest Reads, August 6 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
Betti Mace, August 6
Just the Write Escape, August 7
Blossoms and Blessings, August 7
Giveaway for Direct Threat
To celebrate her tour, Kimberly is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/fe34/direct-threat-celebration-tour-giveaway
Rita Wray
Sounds intriguing.
Erin S.
It’s great. I read book 3 the other day in this series and it’s amazing too.
Debbie P
This sounds like a really good read.
Erin S.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Denise Duvall
Good review. Thank you for the recommendation.
Erin S.
It’s a really good one. Hope you get a chance to read it.
James Robert
I appreciate getting to hear about your book. Thank you for sharing!
Erin S.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Julie Waldron
This sounds like a good and intriguing book.
Erin S.
It is really a good mystery read.