Christmas Witness Conspiracy (Protected Identities #4) By Maggie K. Black

This is a Christian Christmas Romance Suspense, and this is the 4th book in the Protected Identities series. This book is more about the Suspense/Action then the romance part. The romance parts are clean. This is the first book in this series that I have read, but I will have to look into the other ones, but I would say you can read this book as a standalone book. The suspense part is Witness Conspiracy/Canada Police. I found the suspense part well done, and this book was fast pace which made you want to keep reading. This is a short quick read. I guess few parts of the twists and turns in this book. I really loved the ending. This book was everything I wanted from this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Love Inspired Suspense) or author (Maggie K. Black) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that. Christmas Witness Conspiracy is a Christian romantic suspense novel. It's the fourth in a series, but you can understand this book without reading the previous ones.

A mob of discontented hackers threaten to bring down the power grid throughout Canada if they aren't given a hacking device that they think a man created. The man is presumed dead, but his wife might still have the device. Liam has tracked down a hacker that they know protected this woman before, and he's surprised to discover that it's a woman that he put in Witness Protection after he proposed marriage to her many years ago. She tells him that he has a daughter and granddaughter, and their daughter is the one targeted by the hackers. He pushes her to bring them in for law enforcement to protect. She explains that they refused to when she urged it and that their daughter and granddaughter are headed to another country to start a new life. Kelly's determined to go with them. Only their plans go wrong, and Liam and Kelly must do their best to protect their children.

The main characters were interesting and resourceful, though initially their different goals got in the way of their working well together. The suspense came from the bad guys attacking them and kidnapping their daughter and the mystery of why law enforcement suddenly is determined to arrest Liam. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this exciting novel.

I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Kindle Edition It has been a very long time since I’ve read a “wholesome/clean romance”, I’ve read some stories where the sexy times were implied but kept off the pages more recently. This story didn’t have any of that going on but it did have two people that cared deeply for one another and they both held a deep faith in the Lord because when either was in trouble or feeling scared they sent to a silent prayer with the hopes of it being answered.

In this fourth book of the Protected Identities Series by Maggie Black we have Detective Liam Bearsmith who comes face to face with his past and twenty+ years of secrets are uncovered. Not only that but Liam must protect the woman he loved, and the family he never knew about from The Impostors that are looking to kidnap them.

I enjoyed all of the action in this story, there was a lot going on and it definitely held my interest. This is the first book in this Christian romantic suspense Series that I have read but I plan on checking out the previous books. If you enjoy Romantic Suspense, Christian Romances, or Second-Chance Romances I would recommend this book to you.

Happy Reading!!! English This is an action packed, Christian, second chance romance and suspense story with plenty of surprises along the way!

Twenty- two years ago Liam Bearsmith was a law enforcement officer responsible for protecting Kelly Marshall. As he helped keep her safe, the two fell in love and planned to marry. However, he was then sent on an extended investigation and what he then discovered prevented him seeking her out again, though he always kept an eye on what was happening in her life. Imagine his shock when the hacker he’s following turns out to be her â€" four years after her witness protection file said she and her family had died. She is adamant that she is being framed and as more lies are uncovered, there are other secrets to be revealed but there’s no chance of building on their growing mutual love until the criminals who are after them both are thwarted. Can they keep their faith and stay safe? Just who can they trust?

This is a real page turner, with danger, double-dealing, deceit, secrets and so much more. As Liam discovers what really happened to her all those years ago and she discovers why he never acknowledged her letters, will the two have a fresh chance at having a HEA together? Meanwhile they and others close to them are in danger from a huge group of cyberterrorists. Only be protecting each other and working together can they help save each other and many others but it is a race against time and unknown enemies as records are falsified, accusations are made and terrorists will do everything they can to access a special hacking device, including kidnapping and more.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who enjoys ‘clean’ inspirational romantic suspense. Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for my copy of this book which I have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. Kindle Edition It has been a very long time since I’ve read a “wholesome/clean romance”, I’ve read some stories where the sexy times were implied but kept off the pages more recently. This story didn’t have any of that going on but it did have two people that cared deeply for one another and they both held a deep faith in the Lord because when either was in trouble or feeling scared they sent to a silent prayer with the hopes of it being answered.

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Kelly Marshall fell in love twenty-two years ago. She fell in love with the man who was charged with protecting her prior into going into the witness protection program. They only had two weeks together but their relationship resulted in Kelly becoming pregnant. She gave that precious baby girl Hannah up for adoption believing she'd have a better life with her adoptive parents. Kelly tried to tell Hannah's father Liam Bearsmith about the baby but she never received any answers to her letters. Fast forward twenty-two years. Hannah's adoptive parents have died and Hannah researched and found her birth mother, Kelly. Hannah is married to Renner Phillips and they have a baby girl they call Pip. Renner is presumed dead but isn't and Kelly, Hannah and Pip are on their way to meet him and disappear with him when Liam Bearsmith resurfaces and tries to arrest Kelly. That's when everything goes crazy and Kelly and Liam go on the run. Many adventures, dangers and close calls await them.

Liam Bearsmith insists he is married to his job as a detective with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He lost the love of his life years ago when he looked into Kelly Marshall's witness protection file and found that she was married and had four sons according to the records. Imagine his surprise when he hunts down the hacker called The Sparrow and discovers it is Kelly. Kelly, along with Hannah and Pip are on a cruise ship for the Ugly Sweater Cruise around Lake Ontario. They have plans to leave the ship to meet up with Renner and loose themselves in the USA. Liam can't let that happen. The ship is taken over by a group of Hackers, the Imposters, looking to kidnap Hannah to get to Renner. Liam manages to save Kelly and baby Pip and the adventure to save kidnapped Hannah and stop the Imposters' nefarious plans begins.

Christmas Witness Conspiracy by Maggie K. Black is the fourth book in her Protected Identities series. Talk about twists and turns... This story is super twisty and turny. Friends turn into enemies or do they? There are kidnappings, gun battles and tons of danger to throw roadblocks in Kelly and Liam's road to a HEA. Liam is one capable, strong, determined and stubborn guy. No one is going to take Kelly away from him now he has found her again and he is going to stop the Imposters' plan. Kelly never fell out of love with Liam and sticks with him now no matter what. Liam's team is there for him and it was great to see all the characters from the earlier books again. This is a great series and I highly recommend it. Detective Liam Bearsmith is hot on the trail to a tracker. He is beside himself when he discovers that she is none other than the only woman who ever claimed his heart. Now he has to arrest her, but first he has to keep her alive, as there are bad guys at every turn trying to kill her. Her name is Kelly Marshall and they haven't seen each other in over two decades.

Not only are Liam and Kelly connected due to a crime that has taken place, they have a family connection that Liam was previously unaware of. She claims innocence, so just maybe Liam can save Kelly's life, and clear her name at the same time.

What an excellent story! As a Christian fiction romance, faith is part of the story, and that always a plus for me. However, there is a lot of suspense, especially when it comes to trying to stop a group of hackers before major damage is done in Canada. Then, the second chance romance between Liam and Kelly. As far as the suspense is concerned, the book is chock full. The intensity never lets up for one moment in this book, all while Liam and Kelly work together to repair the chasm that is between them.

Christmas Witness Conspiracy is the thrilling fourth book in the Protected Identities series. I hadn't read the previous books, and this book did quite well as a standalone. I did see several characters mentioned who were no doubt part of previous stories, so for those who enjoy the continuity they will enjoy those appearances.

Many thanks to Love Inspired Suspense and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion. 224 Liam is tracking a hacker when low and behold its a women from his past. Now theres a issue of criminals shaking things up, kidnapping, and mistaken identities. As they run for their lives with a grandchild in tow these two need to find their daughter and figure out who is after them.

From the moment this book starts there is non-stop with so much going and I loved going on for the ride. There is so much to process with wondering what was going on with misinformation, confusion, and the people taking over the boat made what was going on a super stressful situation. Then there was the kidnapping and Liam finding out that not only is he a father after all these years but a grandfather and now he gotta keep the women he's been in love with for a long time and the granddaughter her didnt know about safe as they run for their life. I loved that there was so much going on that it kept me as a reader on my toes wondering what's going to happen next because these two just cant get a break. Overall I really enjoyed this book.
A fast paced family affair, I loved how this book brought in multiple generations as well as featured a couple who were a little older than your average spring chickens featured in most romances these days.

This was a highly engaging and enjoyable read, with great characters who had strong faith and great interaction. I loved how Liam bonds quickly with little Pip, and how this case gives him a second chance at love.

This book has a lot going on with surprised and twists all along the way. I loved how this book takes a unique approach, and does an excellent job of delivering great twists. Highly entertaining!


I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Christmas Witness Conspiracy (Protected Identities #4) This book was a bit different in that the ages of the main characters were a little older than normal. and they had a granddaughter. It was a great read as all of this author's books are.

Reunited in peril…

The family he never knew is under siege.

Detective Liam Bearsmith’s life is turned upside down at Christmastime when the hacker he’s tracking turns out to be the witness he fell for twenty years ago. But Kelly Marshall insists she’s being framed, and he wants to believe her…especially after criminals attack them. Can he clear her name, even as he shields Kellyâ€"and the family he never knew existed? Christmas Witness Conspiracy (Protected Identities #4)