Targeted in the Swamp

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About the Book Targeted in the Swamp

Series: Forest Ranger Rescuers #3
Release Date: March 31, 2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Laurel Bell’s first day as a wildlife photography ranger takes a treacherous turn when she is nearly drowned by a masked assassin. Her witness protection cover has been blown, and she knows it’s only a matter of time before her attacker returns to finish the job. Her only chance at survival is police sergeant Heath Calhoun, who will do anything to deliver Laurel to her marshal handler. But when Heath’s young daughter is taken hostage, the stakes are raised, and now they must race to outsmart the powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to exact their revenge…

About the Author of Targeted in the Swamp

Kerry Johnson has been conversing with fictional characters and devouring books since her childhood in the Connecticut woods. A long-time member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and RWA (Romance Writers of America), she’s a seven-time Genesis Contest finalist and two-time winner. Kerry lives in the Sunshine State with her family, a lazy boxer, a temperamental sun conure, and way too many books. She loves Jesus, long walks, all creatures great and small, and iced chai tea.

My Thoughts on Targeted in the Swamp

Targeted in the Swamp is an amazing, fast-paced suspense novel that you’re not going to want to miss out on reading!  It’s also book three in a series.  Now I always say to read series in order. But I didn’t this time.  I broke my own rule.  And now I’m binge-reading the first two in this series because I missed out on things!  Learn from my mistake and read them in order. 

In this book, we focus on newly to the area Laurel.  She’s a wildlife photography ranger.  And her first day on the job in her new location, she’s almost killed.  When Molly doesn’t meet her on time, she starts off on her own.  One minute she’s snapping photos, and the second she’s being chased.  And then, she’s being drowned.  But the killer is interrupted.  She survives.  But it’s clear someone wants her dead. 

Is it related to her childhood? 

To the fact that she’s in Witness Protection?  How much can she tell local law enforcement?  And why won’t her handler return her phone calls?

Heath responds to the call for help for Laurel.  He tussles with the would-be killer.  And he knows this guy isn’t going to accept defeat.  So he determines to protect Laurel.  But he knows she’s hiding something from him.  She’s not telling him the truth.  How can he get her to trust him?

Add in that Heath is a single parent, and it gets even dicier as the bad guys keep coming. 

This book read super quickly.  I was hooked immediately.  The characters are great.  Highly recommend this book and the whole series. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. 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.