Over the Line by Kelly Irvin Book Review and Giveaway

ABOUT THE BOOK

In this high-stakes romantic suspense novel where tensions mount on both sides of the border, bestselling author Kelly Irvin explores what happens when the past explodes against the present and the only person you can turn to is the one who broke your heart.

When a college student dies at Gabriella’s feet after muttering her brother’s name, vicious gun smugglers believe she knows too much. And they’re determined to make sure she suffers the same fate. With no one else to turn to, Gabriella reunites with her former fiancé, homicide detective Eli Cavazos, to investigate the dead man’s murder and her brother’s disappearance.

In a desperate race against time, Gabriella and Eli are determined to clear her brother and find him before the gun smugglers can kill them both. Bit by bit, they tear away the masks worn by men masquerading as law-abiding citizens. No one can be trusted.

Working as a team forces Gabriella and Eli to face the problems that ended their relationship. She realizes she’s the one who needs to learn to forgive, but Eli must also learn to trust her with his secrets.

This ragtag team must fight a powerful ring of criminals protected by the very institutions that should prosecute them in an all-out battle that may cost them their lives.

Book: Over the Line.  Author: Kelly Irvin

Genre: Romantic Suspense.  Release date: June 11, 2019

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MY BOOK REVIEW

"Over the Line" is an action-packed novel. As Gabriella Benoit was locking up her restaurant her police officer ex-fiance, Eli Cavozos shows up to make sure she gets to her car okay when a young man staggers up to them mumbling about Gabby's brother and collapses to his dealth.  Gabby now turns to Eli to find her missing brother. The bad guys believes she knows about the gun smuggling over the Mexican border. She must stay one step ahead of them in order to protect her and her families lives.  To top it off an ATF agent fell for the wrong woman causing a domino effect thats puts many peoples' lives in danger. It wasn't intentianal.  Will she be able to protect her sister and family? Who are the good guys and the bad guys?  

This book brings up the topics our country is facing gun control and border security. The genre for "Over the Line" should have been Christian Political Suspense Romance instead of just Romance Suspense. There are two romances going on in "Over the Line". You have Gabriella's and Eli's relationship than you have her sister, Natalie's relationship. Natalie is a widowed paraplegic with two children. 

There is a lot of back-story between Gabriella and Eli. The reason why Gabriella broke up with Eli was because she thought he was being unfaithful. Eli tried to explain, but Gabby just wouldn't listen to him showing she hasn't grown up yet. 

Kelly Irvin did an amazing job of creating a fast moving plot and likeable characters. However there is a lot of characters causing me at times to get confused. Some characters actions didn't fit their character. Some of the dialogue throughout the book didn't sound very natural. The theme throughout the book is forgiveness. You will not find "Over the Line" a preachy religious story. Many of the characters get on their knees praying to God she can find her brother and no one else will get killed or hurt. Irvin made this a clean read. There isn't any sex scenes just mostly kissing and romance. It isn't filled with filthy language.  There is violence and blood. It is mainly about family and forgiveness. 

"Over the Line" isn't perfect, but I sure enjoyed reading it. I am a huge fan of thriller suspense books. I would recommend reading it. I learned many things about gun trafficking and the Mexican border. 

I recevied a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. This review is my honest opinion. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelly Irvin is the bestselling author of the Every Amish Season and Amish of Bee County series. The Beekeepers Son received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, who called it a “beautifully woven masterpiece.” The two-time Carol Award finalist is a former newspaper reporter and retired public relations professional. Kelly lives in Texas with her husband, photographer Tim Irvin. They have two children, two grandchildren, and two cats. In her spare time, she likes to read books by her favorite authors. 

Visit her online at: www.KellyIrvin.com

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MORE FROM KELLY

Over the Line by Kelly Irvin turns the heat up on suspense with a setting in Laredo, Texas. Here’s a spicy chili to pair with the book while you’re reading. 

 (adapted from 1979 World’s Fair Chili Recipe)

3 lbs. round steak, chopped
3 lbs. chuck roast, chopped
6 T. vegetable oil
6 T. chili Powder
6 T. cumin
6 garlic cloves minced
2 whole onions, chopped
1 T. oregano
2 T. paprika
2 T. cider vinegar
4 ounces green chilies, diced
14 oz. stewed tomatoes (one can)
1 T. Tabasco sauce
2 T. cornmeal
3 c. beef broth
Pepper to taste
Brown meat in oil. Pepper to taste. Drain oil from meat, add chili pepper, cumin, garlic, and onion. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes. Stir often.
Add oregano, paprika, vinegar, 2 c. broth, green chilies, stewed tomatoes, and Tabasco sauce. Simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Stir often.
Dissolve cornmeal in one cup of beef broth. Pour into chili. Simmer another 30 minutes, stirring often. (Chili is done when meat is tender.)

Serves 8.

Kelly’s Note: My husband loves his chili with saltine crackers. I like Fritos. We all agree that chili should NOT have beans in it. My mom always made homemade cinnamon rolls to have for dessert when she made her chili. Hmmm. That sounds good. I’m off to the kitchen! Enjoy!

GIVEAWAY

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