Certain Threat is a mystery/suspense story and the third book in a series about a man's protection company. Frank left his law enforcement career to start this company along with his partner and someone else. This was the first book I've read in the series and the first one by the author.

The story was good, and I didn't guess who-dun-it. Although I have never read the first two books of the series, I don't feel I missed a whole lot in book 3 -- in other words, it reads more like a stand-alone book than other serial books I've read. I liked all of the characters. None of them seemed caricaturish and most were distinct from each other. I did feel like Frank acted out of character at one point, but it didn't detract from the story. I also liked the subplot of Frank's partners (it would be a spoiler to say more). Probably my biggest wish for this book is that it could have been less rushed and more filled out (which probably would have fixed the out-of-character moment). It was definitely a quick read. I started on it one night after finishing another book and then finished it the next night. Had it been the only book I read, I could've easily read it in one night. It's a good enough story that I want to read other books in the series as well.

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About the Book

Book: Certain Threat

Author: Kimberly Rose Johnson

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: October 6, 2020

Katrina White’s garage explodes and she fears someone is out to get her.

Not long after Katrina overhears two people talking about robbing the bank where she works, her attached garage explodes. With the help of her neighbor, Frank Davis, she escapes the burning home after a storage shelf falls over, trapping her beneath it.

The co-owner of Protection Inc. has one thing on his mind for the week of Christmas—rest and relaxation, but when his favorite neighbor needs his help he calls in his team. Unable to turn their backs on someone Frank clearly has feelings for, the co-owners agree to help out Katrina.

When things escalate, Frank is certain of two things—he cares a lot for Katrina and he can’t let anything happen to her.

Join the team of Protection Inc. this Christmas where love is in the air even in the midst of danger.

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About the Author

Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance that warms the heart and feeds the soul.

Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.

More from Kimberly

Certain Threat was one of my favorite books to write. There are three point of view characters. Two have been in the series from book one and the third is a new addition in this book.

I adore Frank, the hero of this book. The man is tough, honest, and always does his best to do the right thing. He’s a good example for his younger business partners who like to do things their own way, especially Carissa.

For me the most fun part about writing this book was getting inside Frank’s head. He comes across as tough and sometime gruff, but he is a marshmallow on the inside when it comes to Katrina, his neighbor. Katrina brings out a side in Frank we haven’t yet witnessed and it was a blast to write—no pun intended. LOL you’ll understand when you read the book.

I look forward to writing future books in this series and going deeper with the rest of the Protection Inc. team and their friends.