Her Secret Amish Past by Dana R. Lynn is a page turner. Joss’s life turns into a nightmare when someone leaves an ominous note on her car. Joss’s mother has them packing a suitcase and quickly departing. Unfortunately, the trouble follows them, and their car ends up going through a guard rail. Joss’s mother, Linda ends up in the ICU. Joss has no clue why her mother had them on the run or who is after them. Sergeant Steve Beck is the first responder at the scene. Joss feels safe in his presence which is a good thing because whoever is after Joss and her mother is determined and ruthless. I like the author’s writing style. I was easily drawn into the story. I stayed up late to see how the story would turn out. I enjoyed getting to know Joss and Steve. I liked watching their relationship develop. Steve is protective and caring. He can relate to what Joss is experiencing. The author did a wonderful job at expressing the emotions so that the readers can feel them. Both Joss and Steve are Christians. The faith element was light, but it was present. I like how the action escalated which ramped up the tension. The suspense kept building which is what had me quickly flipping the pages. I enjoyed the epilogue which nicely wrapped up the story and left me with a smile on my face. Her Secret Amish Past is the fourteenth book in Amish Country Justice series. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. I cannot wait to read Crime Scene Witness when it comes out this spring. Her Secret Amish Past is a gripping tale with a menacing missive, a deadly adversary, a car chase, a shielding sergeant, a protective pooch, and a bewildering revelation. ( )

Dana R. Lynn penned a captivating suspenseful tale in Her Secret Amish Past, that I couldn’t stop reading. Josslyn Graham’s life was shattered when she discovered a threatening note. Sergeant Steve Beck was the first officer at the scene. He committed himself to keeping Josslyn safe along with rest of the department during the investigation. The intense moments are heart pounding and realistic in every aspect. I admired the strength and faith of the characters along with the discoveries they found for Josslyn past and family. I highly recommend this book to Amish fans who love suspense, faith, community, family and romance blended together.

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A lot of punch packed into small story that has you holding on tight as everything spirals out of control in Josslyn’s life. Secrets, lies, threats, danger, and a little romance to keep it all interesting. The author sucks you into the vortex of the story and spins you out with a satisfying ending . A quick but pleasurable read with great characters of faith. I highly recommend.
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Terrific book that kept me so engrossed that I read it in one sitting. I ached for Josslyn, who had her entire life upended because of one anonymous note left on her mother's car. I felt her confusion at her mother's panic, her fear when they were shot at, and her desperate need to know the truth. When an armed assailant rammed their car over a guard rail, they were rescued by police sergeant Steve Beck.

While her mother was in the hospital, Steve was determined to keep Joss safe and discover why she was in danger. Matters become more complicated when her mother is murdered, and Joss finds that her mother is not really her mother. The discovery of an Amish child's dress and a faceless doll are their only clues.

I liked Joss. Because of her rootless childhood, she has great inner strength. Though unnerved by the attacks on her, she is determined to find out the truth. Steve's support means the world to her, and she finds herself leaning on him more than expected. I liked Steve, too. He's a good man with a calling to help people, driven by the ghosts of his past, and something about Joss makes that need even stronger.

I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop between Joss and Steve. His protectiveness was undeniable, though he tried to fight the feelings underlying it. When they were apart, he couldn't stop thinking about her or worrying about her safety. I loved how he always understood how she felt and knew what to say to help her. But as his feelings for her grew stronger, he believed he was too broken to be the right man for her. Joss also felt her feelings for Steve growing, but her pride wouldn't allow her to seem "needy" by showing how much he meant to her. I wanted to shake him at the end when he let his fears keep him away. Thank goodness he saw the light and knew what he had to do. I loved the sweetly awkward yet emotional scene when he picked her up at the hospital and took her home. It was topped only by the epilogue, which was fantastic.

The suspense was terrific and kept me turning the pages from start to finish. The frequent and escalating attacks on Joss showed how determined the bad guy was to keep his secret. As each thread unraveled, they came closer to finding out the truth of Joss's identity, and the danger came ever closer. Just when I thought it was all over, an unexpected twist again put Joss in the crosshairs. The resolution was a nail-biter with a very satisfying ending.

I'm looking forward to learning more about the Bender family, especially Micah and Isaiah. ( )

I loved this story. I loved all the action and the romance. I loved Joss and Steve. I love how the Amish are woven into the storyline. I love that Joss and Steve have to learn about themselves before they can get over their pasts. I received a copy of this book from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )