Fatal Past
About the Book Fatal Past
Book: Fatal Past
Author: Sarah Hamaker
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Dr Eve Davenport has forged a life for herself far from the pain of her past. But when she foils the kidnapping attempt of Ethan Smith, she comes face-to-face with the boy’s father, Jefferson Smith—the high school sweetheart who broke her heart and left her with secrets she’s buried for nearly a decade.
Jefferson can’t believe the woman who saved Ethan, his late twin brother’s son, is Eve—the girl he once loved and lost. But as the danger mounts, Jefferson and Eve must confront their tangled history and uncover who is behind the attacks targeting Ethan and Eve.
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My Thoughts on Fatal Past
Fatal Past is a wonderful Christian suspense with some twists and turns that you may or may not see coming! Could not put this one down!
Eve left her home in Boston to be a pediatrician in Virginia in a small town. In that leaving she also left her aunt and uncle and their oppressive home. She was not treated well while she lived with them. And she has one huge secret that she’s always kept but maybe her truth isn’t the real truth?
When she stops a kidnapping attempt on young Ethan she soon learns that he is the son of her former boyfriend. Well, the adopted son of old boyfriend because he’s the biological son of Jefferson’s twin brother. And yes there is a lot of backstory and history that you will be fed bits of as you need it. It really adds to the suspense in the story as things start coming out of the woodwork.
But this attempt that Eve stopped is definitely not over as someone keeps trying. Jefferson and Eve must race against the clock to find out who and why they’re being targetted and how to get ahead of them to protect Ethan.
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 Fatal Past
Multi-award-winning and best-selling author of inspirational romantic suspense, Sarah Hamaker loves writing books “where the hero and heroine fall in love while running for their lives.” She’s an AWSA certified writer and speaker coach, and podcaster of “The Romantic Side of Suspense.” She and her husband are therapeutic foster parents with UMFS. Sarah lives in Virginia with her husband, four children and two cats.
More from Sarah
Life has a funny way of mirroring fiction at times, and that happened to me with Fatal Past—but not when I was writing it! I wanted my hero’s (and heroine’s) son to be school-age but not too old, so I picked second grade, which put him at age 7. This is such a fun age, as they are independent and inquisitive, and you start to really see their personalities develop.
Little did I know when I wrote this last fall that I would be teaching twenty-three second graders as a long-term substitute this current school year! I began in mid-September and will continue through early March while their regular teacher is out on maternity leave. It’s been challenging but rewarding as they expand their knowledge and build on their kindergarten and first-grade foundations.
Your turn—how has something you read resonated with you lately? Has a storyline mirrored something happening in your own life?
Sarah
Blog Stops for Fatal Past
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, January 31
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, February 1
Books Less Travelled, February 2
Stories By Gina, February 3 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 4
Texas Book-aholic, February 5
Simple Harvest Reads, February 6 (Author Interview)
Blogging With Carol, February 7
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 7
Artistic Nobody, February 8 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 9
Cover Lover Book Review, February 10
Bizwings Blog, February 11
Fiction Book Lover, February 12 (Author Interview)
Holly’s Book Corner, February 13
For Him and My Family, February 13
Giveaway for Fatal Past
To celebrate her tour, the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card, an ebook copy of Fatal Past, a paperback copy of Truth, the limited collection of four short novels that includes Fatal Past, signed by all four authors, and Fatal Past-themed socks!!
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Roxanne C.
There is one sentence in this review that has highly increased my interest. “And she has one huge secret that she’s always kept but maybe her truth isn’t the real truth?”
Erin S.
Yes! It’s huge! But remember I said her aunt and uncle were not the best and definitely left her scarred. You’re going to love this suspense novel!
Debra Pruss
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Erin S.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog today, read my review, and leave me a comment!