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True North Heroes #3
Rescuing His Secret Child
A train heist unearths family secrets
The next exciting True North Heroes story
Trapped with armed hijackers aboard a speeding train, Nick Henry is determined to free the hostages—especially his ex-girlfriend and the son he never knew existed. The army corporal must use his training to save them, but this mission’s personal. Nick broke a promise to Erica Knight once, but he won’t let her down now, because something precious is on the his family.
The next exciting True North Heroes story
Trapped with armed hijackers aboard a speeding train, Nick Henry is determined to free the hostages—especially his ex-girlfriend and the son he never knew existed. The army corporal must use his training to save them, but this mission’s personal. Nick broke a promise to Erica Knight once, but he won’t let her down now, because something precious is on the his family.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published April 2, 2019
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Maggie K. Black
116 books75 followersMaggie K. Black is an award-winning journalist with a thirst for adventure. She's lived in the American South, Europe and Middle East, and left a piece of her heart in each. She now makes her home in Canada, where she writes stories that make her heart race, chases her dog around the park and shares her adventures with her one true love and and their two daughters.
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April 18, 2019
This was a new to me author. Full of suspense. A train hijacked with a soldier on board. A soldier who meets his five year old son for the first time. I enjoyed it very much.
April 18, 2019
What a lovely story!
I pretty much inhaled the tale at one sitting. It was so effortless to be engaged in the story, as all the elements of it were so well thought out, twined into a tale of danger and death, faith and growth, as well as soulmates and second chances.
Building up tension and believable suspense and action in a small confined space, that is moving across the Canadian wilderness could be a challenge, yet the author manages to bring up the intensity from the very start, and hold it high up till the very end. The twisted plot unravels with the help of the Henry brothers, but I have to say, Erica Knight and her son Zander can manage to hold their own. Erica is a brave, strong, capable woman who is not afraid to take the lead and act when needed. And Zander, the little soldier, he is so adorable, while daring, smart, and fast on his feet. Zander stole the scene every time he walks on the stage, and I love him.
Nick Henry might have been a hotheaded, irresponsible young man, but he had to grow up fast after facing the consequences of his mistakes and actions. He lost Erica once, his best friend and the only girl he ever loved, so this opportunity to stop the train heist, and rescue the travelers, it was more than just act of bravery, it was necessary for a new chance for Erica and Nick.
The connection between Erica and Nick was palpable and real. The hurt from the past still bites, showing how deep the chemistry between them even now burned, yet there was hope for the reunion through redemption and forgiveness.
One thing that I admired in this story was the strong presence of the faith in God in both Erica's and Nick's hearts and minds. In everything that they were, every situation they faced, their first thought was a prayer, showing where the foundation of their lives was built on.
The intensity of the story was visible in every element of the tale, in the suspense, romance, as well as in the faith of the protagonists. The importance of family was everything to them, as they boldly face the danger, and fight for their lives while facing their past mistakes.
I truly enjoyed the author's voice, her style to tell the tale, and pull the reader into the world where the known truth was challenged, everyone's lives were in the line of danger, and past mistakes had a chance to corrected if survived, new lives and possibilities arising from the deadly threat to their existence.
A breathtaking story in many ways
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
I pretty much inhaled the tale at one sitting. It was so effortless to be engaged in the story, as all the elements of it were so well thought out, twined into a tale of danger and death, faith and growth, as well as soulmates and second chances.
Building up tension and believable suspense and action in a small confined space, that is moving across the Canadian wilderness could be a challenge, yet the author manages to bring up the intensity from the very start, and hold it high up till the very end. The twisted plot unravels with the help of the Henry brothers, but I have to say, Erica Knight and her son Zander can manage to hold their own. Erica is a brave, strong, capable woman who is not afraid to take the lead and act when needed. And Zander, the little soldier, he is so adorable, while daring, smart, and fast on his feet. Zander stole the scene every time he walks on the stage, and I love him.
Nick Henry might have been a hotheaded, irresponsible young man, but he had to grow up fast after facing the consequences of his mistakes and actions. He lost Erica once, his best friend and the only girl he ever loved, so this opportunity to stop the train heist, and rescue the travelers, it was more than just act of bravery, it was necessary for a new chance for Erica and Nick.
The connection between Erica and Nick was palpable and real. The hurt from the past still bites, showing how deep the chemistry between them even now burned, yet there was hope for the reunion through redemption and forgiveness.
One thing that I admired in this story was the strong presence of the faith in God in both Erica's and Nick's hearts and minds. In everything that they were, every situation they faced, their first thought was a prayer, showing where the foundation of their lives was built on.
The intensity of the story was visible in every element of the tale, in the suspense, romance, as well as in the faith of the protagonists. The importance of family was everything to them, as they boldly face the danger, and fight for their lives while facing their past mistakes.
I truly enjoyed the author's voice, her style to tell the tale, and pull the reader into the world where the known truth was challenged, everyone's lives were in the line of danger, and past mistakes had a chance to corrected if survived, new lives and possibilities arising from the deadly threat to their existence.
A breathtaking story in many ways
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
April 20, 2019
I haven't always enjoyed Love Inspired books, but I feel like recently the quality of the writing has improved drastically, so I'm more willing to give them a chance. The description for Rescuing His Secret Child caught my attention, so I decided to give it a go, even though the title kind of makes me cringe!
Fortunately, the book is much better than the title! Rescuing His Secret Child takes place over a period of maybe 24 hours (except for the very end of the final chapter, which is set a few weeks later), and that short time period really helps to build the suspense. While I'm normally not a fan of romance in suspense novels that are set over a short period of time, it helps here that Nick and Erica have a history, so the speed at which their romance moves feels authentic.
Zander, Erica and Nick's son, is completely adorable (if perhaps a bit unbelievable for a five-year-old), and his growing relationship with Nick was really sweet.
I did pinpoint the mastermind behind the train heist fairly early on but not his motivation, and it was fun to see it all unfold. This is a quick, suspenseful read that I found to be really enjoyable. Also, I believe this is one of the only books I've read set in contemporary Canada (besides Liz Johnson's Prince Edward Island Dreams series), so it was a fun setting to dive into.
Disclosure of material connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.
Fortunately, the book is much better than the title! Rescuing His Secret Child takes place over a period of maybe 24 hours (except for the very end of the final chapter, which is set a few weeks later), and that short time period really helps to build the suspense. While I'm normally not a fan of romance in suspense novels that are set over a short period of time, it helps here that Nick and Erica have a history, so the speed at which their romance moves feels authentic.
Zander, Erica and Nick's son, is completely adorable (if perhaps a bit unbelievable for a five-year-old), and his growing relationship with Nick was really sweet.
I did pinpoint the mastermind behind the train heist fairly early on but not his motivation, and it was fun to see it all unfold. This is a quick, suspenseful read that I found to be really enjoyable. Also, I believe this is one of the only books I've read set in contemporary Canada (besides Liz Johnson's Prince Edward Island Dreams series), so it was a fun setting to dive into.
Disclosure of material connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.
February 13, 2019
I have come to love this series very much. Maggie writes a excellent story. I loved how this story starts. With Nick Henry meeting a boy who will turn out to be his biggest surprise yet. Then there is Erica Knight who is a single parent with grit. Its a story of second chance love with a bonus. There is a mystery or 2 and alot of action. Its also about 2 people having to work together after years apart. Meeting old friends and new. Its a great story that is hard to put down. I'm wondering if the next story is about the last Henry. Or if she will stasify my curiosity about the mysterious Liam.
May 8, 2019
Rescuing His Secret Child
True North Heroes #3
By Maggie K. Black
Nick Henry made the biggest mistake of his life when he walked away from Erica Knight leaving her to face her brother's wrath alone. But that night was the one that made him decide to change his life and be the person he could be.
Erika Knight's world changed when Nick walked out of her life but she was determined to be the best mother she could be to her child. She never expected to see Nick Henry again but that was all about to change when the train she's working on is hijacked.
Nick was headed to a meeting when a young boy, Zander, asks him for his help. Bad men with guns are onboard and he is worried about his mother. Nick knows how to handle situations like this, in fact, he even does training for just such scenarios. But the situation takes an unexpected turn Erika turns out to be Zander's mother.
As complications arise and the hijackers threaten Zander Nick and Erika must work together to come up with a plan to prevent this train trip from becoming deadly. But someone's determined to stop them and no cost is too high for the potential gains.
This is part of the Love Inspired Suspense line of books so if you want suspense that doesn't give you nightmares and you want a romance that is clean and ends on a happy note you'll enjoy this book. This is the third book in the True North Heroes series but it is not necessary to read the previous books in the series before reading this one. From what is revealed in this book it appears that this series follows the Henry family and the previous books dealt with Nick's brothers. This story deals with second chances, forgiveness, and honesty. Overall an enjoyable reading escape that will take you to Canada and a crime that isn't what it appears to be.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher with no expectations but that I offer my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
True North Heroes #3
By Maggie K. Black
Nick Henry made the biggest mistake of his life when he walked away from Erica Knight leaving her to face her brother's wrath alone. But that night was the one that made him decide to change his life and be the person he could be.
Erika Knight's world changed when Nick walked out of her life but she was determined to be the best mother she could be to her child. She never expected to see Nick Henry again but that was all about to change when the train she's working on is hijacked.
Nick was headed to a meeting when a young boy, Zander, asks him for his help. Bad men with guns are onboard and he is worried about his mother. Nick knows how to handle situations like this, in fact, he even does training for just such scenarios. But the situation takes an unexpected turn Erika turns out to be Zander's mother.
As complications arise and the hijackers threaten Zander Nick and Erika must work together to come up with a plan to prevent this train trip from becoming deadly. But someone's determined to stop them and no cost is too high for the potential gains.
This is part of the Love Inspired Suspense line of books so if you want suspense that doesn't give you nightmares and you want a romance that is clean and ends on a happy note you'll enjoy this book. This is the third book in the True North Heroes series but it is not necessary to read the previous books in the series before reading this one. From what is revealed in this book it appears that this series follows the Henry family and the previous books dealt with Nick's brothers. This story deals with second chances, forgiveness, and honesty. Overall an enjoyable reading escape that will take you to Canada and a crime that isn't what it appears to be.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher with no expectations but that I offer my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
June 19, 2021
Nick Henry, a Canadian Armed Forces Corporal, was dozing on a train when he felt someone trying to take his service revolver. The thief was a five-year-old boy who was trying to steal his gun in order to save his mother from some bad men.
Nick went to find the boy's mother only to find it was the only woman he ever loved being held by some evil men. He had broken a promise to her once and would never do that again. It didn't take him long to figure out this child was his. He had to save them. Can he?
Erica Knight had a gun pressed into her ribs. As an employee of the railroad, she needed to get out of this mess. But how could she do it without anything happening to the passengers or to her brother, his unsavoury friend, and her son? She caught a glimpse of a man in the back window of the car, that looked like Zander's father, but it couldn't be him. He was a deadbeat, not a soldier. He wouldn't be able to help her.
Nick Henry might have been a troubled, irresponsible young man, but he had matured since then. He lost Erica once, and he wasn't losing her again. She was the only girl he ever loved, so if he ever wanted a chance with her again, he had to stop the train heist and rescue her and the travellers.
The connection between Erica and Nick was as strong as ever. The hurt from the past had not faded, but there was hope for forgiveness. Zander, Erica and Nick's son, was adorable. He tried so hard to be a soldier like his grandfather. He was a brave little boy who played a big part in stopping the train hijacking. Nick's brothers were incredible! They somehow came to help even though the conditions couldn't be worse. But family was everything to them and they would do anything for each other.
This was an intense suspense, with romance and faith playing a big part. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I especially liked that it was set in Canada.
The fast pace and HEA were great. Fans of clean romantic suspense will like this book.
Nick went to find the boy's mother only to find it was the only woman he ever loved being held by some evil men. He had broken a promise to her once and would never do that again. It didn't take him long to figure out this child was his. He had to save them. Can he?
Erica Knight had a gun pressed into her ribs. As an employee of the railroad, she needed to get out of this mess. But how could she do it without anything happening to the passengers or to her brother, his unsavoury friend, and her son? She caught a glimpse of a man in the back window of the car, that looked like Zander's father, but it couldn't be him. He was a deadbeat, not a soldier. He wouldn't be able to help her.
Nick Henry might have been a troubled, irresponsible young man, but he had matured since then. He lost Erica once, and he wasn't losing her again. She was the only girl he ever loved, so if he ever wanted a chance with her again, he had to stop the train heist and rescue her and the travellers.
The connection between Erica and Nick was as strong as ever. The hurt from the past had not faded, but there was hope for forgiveness. Zander, Erica and Nick's son, was adorable. He tried so hard to be a soldier like his grandfather. He was a brave little boy who played a big part in stopping the train hijacking. Nick's brothers were incredible! They somehow came to help even though the conditions couldn't be worse. But family was everything to them and they would do anything for each other.
This was an intense suspense, with romance and faith playing a big part. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I especially liked that it was set in Canada.
The fast pace and HEA were great. Fans of clean romantic suspense will like this book.
May 17, 2019
My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Rescuing His Secret Child. This is the third book in the True North Heroes Series. I really enjoy Maggie's books and this one is an excellent example of her work. This story is well written, action packed, and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.
Canadian Armed Forces Corporal Nick Henry is riding in a train when he feels a hand trying to take his service revolver. The hand belonged to a small boy with wide green eyes and a messy mop of red curls, much like the woman he once loved. " Are you really a soldier?" the boy asked. "I need to borrow your gun so I can protect my mom." Zander said. Nick goes to find the boy's mother only to find the only woman he ever loved in the hands of evil men. He broke a promise to her once, he won't do that again. He soon learns this child is his. Can he save them? Family is everything.
Erica Knight had a gun pressed into her ribs. She works for the rail road. How is she going to get out of this mess? She has several people here with her in the first class car. She also has her brother, his creepy friend, and her son to think about. She sees a man in the back window of the car that looked like Zander's father but it couldn't be him. He is a dead beat not a soldier. He couldn't help her.
A horrific journey by train. These men are here for a robbery that turns sideways. These two must forget the past, trust each other, and lean of God for their survival. God has a plan for this little family; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.
Canadian Armed Forces Corporal Nick Henry is riding in a train when he feels a hand trying to take his service revolver. The hand belonged to a small boy with wide green eyes and a messy mop of red curls, much like the woman he once loved. " Are you really a soldier?" the boy asked. "I need to borrow your gun so I can protect my mom." Zander said. Nick goes to find the boy's mother only to find the only woman he ever loved in the hands of evil men. He broke a promise to her once, he won't do that again. He soon learns this child is his. Can he save them? Family is everything.
Erica Knight had a gun pressed into her ribs. She works for the rail road. How is she going to get out of this mess? She has several people here with her in the first class car. She also has her brother, his creepy friend, and her son to think about. She sees a man in the back window of the car that looked like Zander's father but it couldn't be him. He is a dead beat not a soldier. He couldn't help her.
A horrific journey by train. These men are here for a robbery that turns sideways. These two must forget the past, trust each other, and lean of God for their survival. God has a plan for this little family; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.
May 2, 2019
Rescuing His Secret Child is one of the Love Inspired series that can be read as a stand alone, but feature some recurring characters. These books are great to read in an afternoon and give you just enough suspense and romance to keep you satisfied. In this one, Nick is awakened by a five year old boy who is trying to steal his gun in order to save his mother. It turns out that the mother is Nick's ex from six years before and Nick is his son.
This was a fast paced story, it takes place over jut a few hours. I read it in one sitting. For the most part, I enjoyed it. It's a clean Christian romance, but the religious part in no way overpowers the story. Since it was so fast, I didn't feel like I got to know the characters as well as I would have liked. But I enjoyed the action and the HEA. I would recommend this one to those who lovex good clean romantic suspense. It's was a fun read.
This was a fast paced story, it takes place over jut a few hours. I read it in one sitting. For the most part, I enjoyed it. It's a clean Christian romance, but the religious part in no way overpowers the story. Since it was so fast, I didn't feel like I got to know the characters as well as I would have liked. But I enjoyed the action and the HEA. I would recommend this one to those who lovex good clean romantic suspense. It's was a fun read.
March 21, 2019
This Romantic Suspense is fast-paced and action-packed. I liked the unpredictability of the many plot twists. I really liked the gutsy heroine and the hero who stepped up when it mattered most. I appreciated that these two characters did not overindulge in self-recriminations and regrets about their pasts, shared or otherwise (because numerous repetitions of this kind in many books of this genre tend to annoy me thoroughly).
May 24, 2019
Maggie K. Black
Excellent read. Was astounded at the twists and turns that brought the book to conclusion. I recommend this read to all who enjoy riding a train. From the moment the cover is passed the suspense begins.
Excellent read. Was astounded at the twists and turns that brought the book to conclusion. I recommend this read to all who enjoy riding a train. From the moment the cover is passed the suspense begins.
June 2, 2019
Very suspenseful with a lot of fast action!
May 4, 2020
Read it in one day!
April 17, 2022
Action packed love story. Not really my cup of coffee but it was great.
January 13, 2023
I have been enjoying this series, and this 3rd book was even better than the previous two. The author spun a great suspenseful story around some great likable characters....Nick, Erica.... and who can't help liking Zander? Awesome story
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April 2, 2019Categories
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True North Heroes
Inspirational Suspense, Wholesome Romance, Suspense, Romantic Suspense
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