Celebrate Lit--Hunted in the Wilderness
About the Book
Book: Hunted in the Wilderness
Author: Kellie VanHorn
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense
Release date: June 28, 2022
Protecting the evidence means facing down assassins and an unforgiving wilderness…
Framed for murder and corporate espionage, future aerotech company CEO Haley Whitcombe flees in her plane with a camera full of evidence that could clear her name—until she’s shot out of the sky. Now trapped in North Cascades National Park, her survival in the wilderness depends on park ranger Ezra Dalton. Yet escaping the wild will mean nothing if they can’t outrun their merciless hunters…
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About the Author
Kellie VanHorn is an award-winning author of inspirational romantic suspense. She has college degrees in biology and nautical archaeology, but she’s always found her sense of adventure most satisfied by a great story. When not writing, Kellie can be found teaching her four children, camping, baking, and gardening. She lives with her family in west Michigan.
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One of my favorite things about being a writer is living out wild adventures in my imagination. I get to enjoy all the action and feels without any of the unpleasant real-life problems I’d face if I were actually being chased by bad guys with guns. The more exciting and far-off the setting, the better! My family loves to travel and to camp, so we’ve spent a lot of time visiting national parks around the U.S. Our favorites include Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Devil’s Tower, and Badlands. We pile our four kids into the car, fill it to the brim with gear, and tent our way from park to park for weeks at a time in the summer.
For Hunted in the Wilderness, I wanted to explore a park we haven’t had the chance to visit yet—North Cascades National Park in Washington state. In fact, my first glimpse of the story came to me when I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and saw a picture of a lake in the Cascades. Inspiration struck, and I knew the heroine of my next book had just crash-landed her Cessna airplane in those mountains, and she needed a handsome, single park ranger to come help her escape the bad guys.
What makes this park such a perfect setting for a romantic suspense is not only the gorgeous scenery, but also the fact it’s very remote. The region is easy enough to access via road from Seattle, but most of the protected land can only be reached on foot, horseback, or float plane. Because I hadn’t been there myself, I relied on a topographic map and lots of research to help me craft the setting and make it an indispensable part of the plot.
Of course, now that I’ve studied the trail systems so extensively, I’d love to visit the Cascades in person one day. One of my teenaged sons who loves hiking has all sorts of plans for us to take a long backpacking trip out there, even though neither of us has ever backpacked before. I might have to work up my courage a bit before I’ll be ready to hit the trail without our minivan full of gear.
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, June 29
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 29
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, June 30
Genesis 5020, June 30
Texas Book-aholic, July 1
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, July 1
Inklings and notions, July 2
EmpowerMoms, July 2
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, July 3
Christina’s Corner, July 3
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, July 4
Book Looks by Lisa, July 4
Paula’s Persuasion, July 4
For Him and My Family, July 5
Blogging With Carol, July 5
deb’s Book Review, July 6
Simple Harvest Reads, July 6 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, July 7 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, July 7
Mary Hake, July 7
Betti Mace, July 8
Locks, Hooks and Books, July 8
Bigreadersite, July 9
Tell Tale Book Reviews, July 9
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, July 10
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, July 10
Labor Not in Vain, July 11
Through the Fire Blogs, July 11
Bizwings Blog, July 12
Pause for Tales, July 12
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Kellie is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Tour Information
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My Review: This book is high-paced and gripping. I couldn't put it down, but then life intervened.
So, be wary if you have something else to do...you might wait before starting this book.
I enjoyed both the hero and heroine being capable people. At no point would I say either of them did something stupid just to move a plot point forward. I will say I wouldn't actually seek out a story this harrowing...my nerves can't take it, as my southern mama would say.
The author also demonstrates solid knowledge and research in every aspect of flying and mountain rescue. I'm impressed by the details and the smooth inclusion of those details.
So, dear readers, are you stronger than I am and able to handle this wild ride?
PS Do you enjoy fast-paced suspense?