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I’ve Found an Excellent New (to Me) Romantic Suspense Author

by Chautona Havig · 1 Comment

Natalie Walters offers a can't-put-it-down read, and her newest book reminds me a bit of my Agency Files. Can't wait to read it! via @chautonahavig

I may never have read anything by Natalie Walters before this interview, but I promptly bought her first book and listened the moment the interview ended. Author of the recently released, Lights Out, Natalie writes romantic suspense that holds you riveted to the page (or your listening device if you choose the audiobook–highly recommended) and won’t let you go until the last word.

Lights Out by Natalie Walters

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I’ve Found an Excellent New (to Me) Romantic Suspense Author

One of the best things about this podcast is discovering new friends. Now, Natalie might not consider me a new friend, but hey. I can delude myself just fine.

I loved our conversation, learning about reading instruction manuals and dinner parties where she picks the brains of her husband’s coworkers and friends. I love it. Exactly what I’d do if I were a more sociable person.  😉

From the location of her first book to the cool agency she’s created in her newest series, we roam the gamut of all kinds of topics related to her books.  And… kissing. We talk kissing and how romance is more than hearts and flowers.

We totally agree that a guy helping around the house is the real deal!

You can read my review of Natalie’s first book, Living Lies HERE.

Lights Out by Natalie WaltersLights Out by Natalie Walters

CIA analyst Brynn Taylor developed a new program to combat terrorism, and she invited members of foreign intelligence agencies to America to foster cooperation between countries. Now one of them, Egyptian spy Remon Riad, is missing.

Jack Hudson has been working for the Strategic Neutralization and Protection Agency (SNAP) for almost nine years and takes the lead in hunting down the missing spy. But he isn’t at all pleased to find out Brynn is involved. It’s hard to trust a woman who’s already betrayed you.

Every lead they follow draws them dangerously deeper into an international plot. Kidnapping, murder, explosions, poisoning–the terrorists will do anything to accomplish their goal of causing a digital blackout that will blind a strategic US military communications center and throw the world into chaos.

Can Brynn surrender control to a man who doesn’t trust her? And can Jack ever get over what she did to him? The fate of the world–and their hearts–hangs in the balance.

You can find more about Natalie Walters on her WEBSITE.

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  1. Cindy Davis says

    December 11, 2021 at 5:39 am

    I really enjoy her writing! I am finishing this one up now, but I loved her Living Lies series too!

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Episode 546: A Chat with Chuck Richardson
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What if Earth had a twin planet, but the people God created there never sinned? Listen in as Chuck Richardson and I chat about his book and what it all could mean if it happened.

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I’m still reeling from the idea that a sinless sacrifice is what was needed, so a sinless human (as Jesus was) could actually pay the price for sinful man in this fictional world he’s created. Assuming he even goes that route someday. Still fascinating.

Paradise Unfallen by Chuck Richardson

What if Adam and Eve had resisted the serpent? Welcome to Erimea-Earth’s twin world, untouched by original sin.

Solis and Livi, the first parents of Erimea, begin their lives in perfect fellowship with God. But their obedience does not end the war. Satan and his legions simply turn their fury upon the new world.

As the population of Erimea rises, tensions crack the harmony of paradise. A powerful life-giving resource becomes scarce. Rumors spread. God is silent. And a restless humanity flirts with fear, force, and false gods.

To save their descendants from repeating Earth’s tragedy, Solis and Livi must confront deception, division, and the relentless pressure of darkness. Their journey-from innocence to holiness-will determine the future of an unfallen world.

If you enjoy Christian fantasy, biblical what-ifs, spiritual warfare, and epic worldbuilding, you will love Paradise Unfallen.

Perfect for fans of: C.S. Lewis Ted Dekker

Step into the world that might have been-and the war that still rages.

Learn more on Chuck’s WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub.

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