About the Book

Book: Deadly Christmas Pretense
Author: Dana Mentink
Genre: Christian Suspense, Mystery, Romance
Release Date: November 4, 2019
A cowboy to her rescue…but she’s not who he thinks she is.
Posing as her sister for Christmas is the only way to save her, but Maggie Lofton needs help—even if it means working with her twin’s cowboy ex-boyfriend, Liam Pike. But between the bull’s-eye on her back and the dangerous connection she’s forming with Liam, Maggie’s mission is harder than expected. Will their tenuous partnership be enough to shield her when the killer closes in?
Book #2 in the Roughwater Ranch Cowboys series

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In My Opinion

From the mistaken twin to the goofy dog to the wounded cowboy hero, Deadly Christmas Pretense is bursting with action, romance, and even some humor (mostly courtesy of a dog named Jingles).

Maggie knows her sister is wrapped up in something dangerous so when she’s mistaken for her fraternal twin, she doesn’t clarify the situation. Who should come to her rescue but her sister’s ex-boyfriend?

I appreciated that Liam recognized the differences in both the appearance and personalities of the sisters. Despite his own struggles and fears, his mission is to protect Maggie. And, oh boy, does she need some serious protection.

Jingles, the dog Liam’s sister gave him, adds some wonderful light-hearted moments and often made me smile when he appeared on the page.

Dana Mentink once again delivers an intense suspense with plenty of danger, chemistry between the hero and heroine, and the familial welcome of those at the Rough Water Ranch.

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About the Author

Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over forty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Harvest House. Dana was thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the Jeanne Robertson Comedy With Class Competition. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, teen bear cubs affectionately nicknamed Yogi and Boo Boo, Junie, the nutty terrier, a chubby box turtle and a feisty parakeet. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)

More from Dana

I just love Christmas, don’t you? In our area we have a lovely holiday train. It’s an old steam type train which is decked out in lights for festive holiday tours. I was so thrilled that this cover features just such a train. Of course, in the novel the train is the scene of hair raising danger! Maggie, our heroine in this novel, is a cook. She serves up some mouth watering dishes (when she’s not dodging a killer.) I thought perhaps you might enjoy a Mentink holiday family recipe! God bless you as we enter this holiday season!