This is a fast-paced tale of kidnapping, daring escapes, fear, and grace. The trauma is written in a realistic way--from personal experience of the author, the end note indicates--and the romance is fairly light, thankfully. The reason I didn't give it any more than three stars is that there are some typos and some of the dialogue seems a bit out of place and/or stilted. I also like to be shown the scenery and people in vivid ways, which is somewhat lacking, though there are some good glimpses. Trusting in God and prayer are a part of the story, but not quite as much as I might like. Otherwise, a good tale that keeps one interested all the way through.

My thanks to the author for a free book to review! My opinions in the review are entirely my own.

"Desert Secrets" is another great suspense novel from Lisa Harris, featuring exotic locales, non-stop action, thrilling adventure and wonderful characters who place their faith and trust in God. Lisa Harris is one of those authors whose books just demand that you read them. Once you start reading, it's nearly impossible to stop. All of the action is believable and could be pulled from today's headlines, and the situations they find themselves in and how they manage to extricate themselves, make for an action adventure thrill ride that's akin to watching a great movie. There's always a wonderful romance, and the author manages to bring up thought-provoking questions of life, faith and God, easily and unobtrusively woven throughout the story. This is another excellent book by an excellent author.