Missing at Christmas (Love Inspired Suspense)
by Deena Alexander
About Missing at Christmas
Missing at Christmas (Love Inspired Suspense)
Inspirational Romantic Suspense
Christian Mystery & Suspense
Setting – Montana
Publisher : Love Inspired Suspense
Print length : 208 pages
Paperback
ISBN-10 : 1335957367
ISBN-13 : 978-1335957368
Digital
ISBN-13 : 978-0369772435
ASIN : B0DWN1VWZC
A dangerous family legacy.
A race to save a baby in jeopardy.When journalist Lexi McKenna receives a desperate call for help, she rushes to her sister’s home, only to find her sister dead and one of her twin nieces missing. With her past mafia ties resurfacing, Lexi must go on the run with agent Noah Thompson to protect herself from her father’s enemies. Although Lexi is the daughter of the mob boss who murdered Noah’s brother, Noah will do anything to take down her family—even work with her. As danger looms from all sides, they must find the abducted baby and dismantle a criminal empire before Lexi and her nieces end up as collateral damage.
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Dollycas’s Thoughts
The Jameson Investigations Series continues with Missing at Christmas. Several years ago, Lexi and her sister Gia walked out of their father’s home and left him and his crime family behind. They changed their names, moved around, “bouncing from place to place”, but her sister made a huge error, and by the time Gia calls Lexi, it is too late. She arrived at her sister’s and found her shot dead, and one of her twins missing. She has no idea who she can trust and who will help her find her other niece.
Enter Noah Thompson, an agent with Jameson Investigations. He convinces her to go on the run with him to keep her and her niece, Alyssa, safe while looking for her niece, Avery. He vows to protect her, but he has his own motives for wanting to work with her. Her father murdered his brother, and he will do anything to take that crime family down.
It will take courage and faith to face the danger in front of them as they try to find the infant that was abducted and to make the Cipriana crime family pay.
Hold on tight! This story has a rapid pace that doesn’t let up until we reach the final pages.
Lexi McKenna is on an emotional rollercoaster as Noah rushes to get her and her baby niece, Alyssa, to safety after a coldhearted meeting with her father, where gunshots rang out as she was leaving. She thinks she knows a safe haven, but it could also be a trap. Noah, a former NYPD officer, is a man on a mission, really two. One to get revenge for his brother’s death, and two to protect a woman he just met and her niece. Both, he is already developing feelings for. Throw in a good Montana snowstorm, and you have all the makings of an excellent romantic suspense novel.
Lexi is a fighter. She spent years protecting her sister all on her own, so it is hard for her to trust anyone. It’s not just Noah she needs to trust, either; it’s his boss, Zac Jameson, and his team. Mason, Chase, Caleb, Olivia, K9 Agent, Ranger, and Angela, who are all on board to help her. It’s overwhelming and true to real life; she struggled. Noah walked the fine line between being an agent and his personal feelings. We have met the team members in previous books, but you do not need to read other books in the series to escape into this one. I enjoy that they remain active and relevant as the series continues.
The weather played a huge part in this book; sometimes they had to hunker down and wait, and these characters, good guys and bad guys, are not patient. Ms. Alexander brings all the elements to life, making the reader feel they are part of the scene. You can feel the bitter cold and be blinded by the wind and snow. We can also feel the tension soaring in our bones, making this book impossible to put down.
All the books in the series have a strong faith theme, and the characters share a common bond. They have been through a lot in their lives and have leaned on God to get them through it. They share their traumatic events and see that they can lean on each other as well.
What I have found reading this series by Deena Alexander is that you need to plan before you begin reading, because once you start, you will not stop. Each chapter leads seamlessly into the next and the next until you find you have moved yourself to the very edge of your seat as you enter the final chapter. You will be able to finally take a breath when you reach the Epilogue, where any remaining questions are answered, and realize you can’t wait for the next book in the Jameson Investigations Series.
Courage. Danger. Faith. Deena Alexander delivers it all in this thrilling and chilly Inspirational Romantic Suspense novel. Tightly plotted and so well written, light romance, some humor, and inspiring messages of faith run through a story filled with non-stop action, drama, and suspense. Just like Exposing Lethal Secrets, which I read and reviewed in July, this one will have a place among my Best Reads of 2025. It is a must-read for fans of this genre.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author and Love Inspired Suspense for providing me with an ARC.
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About Deena Alexander
Deena grew up in a small town on the south shore of eastern Long Island, where she met and married her high school sweetheart. She recently relocated to Florida with her husband, three kids, son-in-law, and four dogs. Now she enjoys long walks in nature all year long, despite the occasional alligator or snake she sometimes encounters. Deena’s love for writing developed when her youngest son was born and didn’t sleep through the night, and she now works full time as a writer and a freelance editor.
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Great Escapes Praise for Missing at Christmas (Love Inspired Suspense)
by Deena Alexander
Missing at Christmas by Deena Alexander is an exciting, page-turning Love Inspired Suspense! I always enjoy reading Alexander’s books and a Christmas setting…well, that’s just the icing on the cake!
~Christy’s Cozy CornersMissing at Christmas by Deena Alexander is a gripping holiday novel that features a high level of action. I especially enjoyed the epilogue, which nicely wrapped up the story.
~The Avid Reader5 stars!
Just when you think it’s safe and can relax, think again! I recommend MISSING AT CHRISTMAS to readers of fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat, faith-forward romantic suspense.
~Boys’ Mom Reads!4 STARS
Overall, this was a wonderful story of forgiveness (self and others), dealing with grief, new beginnings, found family, romance, and faith. I recommend Missing at Christmas to lovers of romantic suspense.
~Carla Loves To ReadMissing at Christmas is one wild, heart-tugging ride – equal parts danger, devotion, and Christmas spirit. It’s fast-paced, faith-filled, and the perfect read for when you want a holiday story that’ll raise your pulse and warm your heart. Speaking of heartwarming… if you’ve been a fan of this series since the beginning, you’re going to love the epilogue!
~Reading is my Superpower🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Action-packed suspense, an assortment of unique characters, numerous villains, and an abundance of dangerous situations make this an exceptional read for fans of this genre .
~Reading, Writing & Stitch-MetricI loved the heart-pounding action and suspense in this book. The author grabs your attention in the first few pages and will not let you go until the end of the story.
~Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting
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