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One Last Shot

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As usual an amazing read! A refreshing storyline filled with action, emotions, love and forgiveness. A musician and a SAR hero realize they are hiding from the world in Alaska, but find each other and a better relationship with God. What I enjoy about Warren’s book, I probably say for every review, is she weaves God into her character’s stories in a natural way. There is so much to take away from this story and it’s easy to get lost in the storytelling, I come away refreshed and charged ready to conquer what’s next. I enjoyed an advanced copy and give this review voluntarily.

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So, funny thing here, before I actually picked up this book and started reading, I thought Boo was the hero and Oaken was the heroine! I was in for a surprise and pretty immediately discarded my former ideas of a prissy celebrity heroine out of her depth as a floundering damsel in distress.
This was an intense book. Wilderness survival and SAR. Reality TV and pasts coming back to haunt you. Social media and real life bullies.
This book had a heavy theme on rescue. Both the SAR element and the faith element. About God using you and putting you in places and through storms to get you back into His story.
Warren has quickly become a one click author for me. Her harrowing romantic suspense is just perfect. But it’s that strong faith element that is consistently edifying my faith that feeds my soul.
I cannot wait to see where else this Alaskan series takes us.

I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

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One Last Shot is another example of why Susan May Warren is one of my all-time favorite authors. This book was so hard put down with never ending suspense, action, and edgy scenes. Oaken Fox is a country music singer/songwriter who is in Alaska to film a reality show to improve his image and social media ratings after he had an encounter with a fan. Boo Kingston works as an EMS with Air One Rescue and is assigned to train and work with Oaken. She has a bad rap with social media after a being a survival reality show. contestant. Both have baggage they should not be carrying.
We met the Air One Rescue team members in Alaska, who are all likable people, heroes really. Moose, head of the group, is an anchor to the group and a great witness and inspiration to Oaken, as is his brother, Axel. Boo's roommate London is there for her when she needs some help. Boo and Oaken need to let go of their hurts, guilts, and conflicts and allow God to direct their lives. SMW knows how to make the most of all that is going on and bring things into perspective from a spiritual viewpoint and show how freeing it is. Loved this book! This new series is looking to be an exciting and memorable one. beginning with Oaken and Boo's story. But expect some dangerous and heart stopping missions, suspenseful moments, and tragic events with faith lessons, and romance.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts.

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This is a beautifully written, heartfelt story of a group of two women and several men who work for Air One, in Alaska, whose job is to provide emergency rescues and care to victims of many types of accidents that occur in the rough terrain of Alaska. They are heroes and take many risks themselves to save others. Mike Grizz films wild adventures with celebrities and has planned with Oken Fox, a country music superstar to survive in the wilds of Alaska for 50 hours, documented on film. A chopper with a local rescue team will be dropping them off in a rugged, mountainous area, where a blizzard is expected. Mike and Oken are instructed to pull the rip cord as soon as they jump out of the chopper. They look good as they float down to land, and the chopper flies away. Mike, however, unexpectedly falls from the sky right in front of Oken. He sustains some serious injuries and is unconscious. When Oken goes for help, Boo, one of the Air One rescuers’ picks him up. Mike is taken to the hospital and Oken is absorbed into the team of Air One, with a new angle on the reality show. His involvement with them is now being taped. Boo had an unfortunate experience with another reality show and refuses to be in any of the taping. The rescuers of Air One are Godly men and women, while Oken feels he and God aren’t on the best of terms. Oken fits in well and they all have bonded and work well together. His new friends have given him much to think about when it comes to his relationship with God. This is a fast-paced story with lots of action, as well as some romance mixed in. I’m glad there will be a follow-up book that I eagerly look forward to.

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One Last Shot is a great novel that shows us the beauty of Alaska's wilderness. Plus the dangers of it. Oaken learned some hard life lessons and Boo learned to trust again. I enjoyed this book so much.

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I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Wow, this book will take you on a journey of forgiveness and redemption. Boo is trying to escape from a bad ending to a relationship that was very public but does she stumble right into another bad relationship with another celebrity.

She is trying to do good and Oaken appears to want to redeem himself from his past as well but will they live to seek redemption?

“There's the story we create, and the story we’re created for”. That hit me right there. Are we willing to step out of our own way to realize God’s story for us?

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An action packed romance with so many threads that all have to get woven together. It took me a few chapters to get things straight between the survival team, the families and Oaken and his own baggage and past. Once I was in, though, boy as I in. This is a great read, with suspense, betrayal, possible murder and of course love. The damage of social media, being let down and lost love plays a huge role in this book, and this is a great read drawing on the current environment and possible backlash. The warmth and blooming between Boo and Oaken takes time and is set against Ana amazing backdrop of snowy and hard Alaska. A must read.

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Action packed romantic suspense. Interesting back stories on the main characters. It kept me turning the pages. I am eager to read the next adventure of Alaska Air One Rescue. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

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I've really enjoyed this story very much.
Warren's books are always very exciting from the beginning and go out with a bang.
Fast action and quite a few twists and turns that I never saw coming.
This book made me shiver sometimes at some of the scenes
Warren describes Alaska so well that I thought I was actually there with Boo.
I love Boo's name. It really suits her.
Yes, God is with us even in darkness. We only need to seek Him and ask.
Faith, Hope, and Love are the theme of this book. Along with all the action taking place too.
There’s the story we create, and the story we’re created for. Maybe that’s what this adventure is all about.
“There’s nothing wrong with letting someone into your life, Boo. Trusting them. You don’t always have to hold your emotions so tight to your chest.:
Trust is a mighty hard thing for sure and certain!
Trust is the main theme of this book.
I loved every minute of this heart stopping story.
Everyone has a story. For some, it's harder to open up than others.
I loved Oaken's story. My heart went out to him. I thought him and Boo made a great team.
The cover of this book is gorgeous!
In my opinion, it fits the story well
5 stars for a well written story and for adding all the ingredients to keep me interested.
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book.
I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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"God's love is perfect, even in the dark times."

Boo Kingston rescues people but she can't rescue herself. She desires to stay to herself so no one can ever hurt her again. She exists to do her job.
Oaken Fox is a successful country music singer songwriter who just wants to be away from everyone. He believes that whoever gets near to him is bound to be hurt. And it happens again confirming his belief.
What an excellent start to a new and exciting series written by Susan May Warren. Set in the wilds of Alaska the story has a wonderful cast of characters. The two main characters, Boo and Oaken are drawn together with Air Rescue One as their meeting place. It could Boo's saving grace and Oaken's hope for redemption. They need to get past anger, fear, pain and deep regret. While they are battling their own problems, someone else is in danger of losing their life.
I received the advanced reader's copy of the book from the publisher through NetGalley. It's a five-star adventure and wild ride in my opinion. I can hardly wait for the next story in this promising series.

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One Last Shot just may be my favorite Susan May Warren book to date! I enjoyed this story from start to finish. The romance, action, mystery, and faith message were all so well done.

I really enjoyed everything about this story! The romance between Oaken and Boo was perfect! I loved their chemistry. The action had me holding my breath and turning the pages as fast as I could. I enjoyed the mystery and was totally surprised at who the villain was. The faith thread was prominent throughout and felt natural to the story.

This story is full of action, romance and faith that will keep you turning the pages long into the night. You don’t want to miss it. The blurb about book two, One Last Chance, has me hooked already. I can’t wait till it’s out!

I received a complimentary copy of this story. All opinions are my own. The faith thread is prominent throughout. 5 stars!

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My thoughts: One Last Shot is Ms. Warren's latest and it is a page turner. I didn't want to put this book down. Boo is reserved, cautious, and relateable, and Oaken is a star who lives big. They'd both been targeted on social media and their names run through the mud, but all they can do is live with it. Or is it? I enjoyed this book so much i want to go back and read it again. Recommended. I was given a copy free and all opinions are my own.

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This book absolutely delivers! I loved this action packed romantic adventure from Susan May Warren. Alaska has long been a favorite setting of mine for suspense stories and I was so excited that this book would be taking place in its wild and unpredictable landscape! The characters in this book were great and I genuinely liked them all! The team dynamics worked so well and there were plenty of naturally occurring dangerous moments due to the nature of their jobs to bring excitement to the pages. The romance between Boo and Oaken was slow building in the best way! I was rooting for this couple! I would absolutely recommend this one to suspense or romance readers! It was enjoyable and entertaining and a great read!

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"There's the story we create and the story we're created for. Maybe that's what this adventure is all about."

I've read quite a few of Susan May Warren's books and every new release is like a breath of fresh air, filled with fast-action adrenaline, heart-stopping romance, and soul-edifying spiritual truths. And I do so love how her characters from previous series overlap and weave themselves into new plots, triggering nostalgia while diving headfirst into a new and exciting adventure.

We're back in Alaska for this series and it was fun to hang out with the Kingstons while getting to know their cousin Boo from Minnesota. Boo, with her mad survival skills and EMT instincts, is hiding from social media and the fiasco that upended her life while rescuing people with the newly formed Alaska Air One Rescue team. Oaken is a charming country music star needing some reality TV show time to boost his image on social media. Of course, accidents, unpredictable Alaskan weather, and meddling friends and co-workers turn both of their lives upside down and it's truly a rollercoaster ride physically and emotionally from the beginning to the end for Boo and Oaken.

It was also fantastic getting to know Moose, the head of the rescue team, in this book. Though the next book sounds like it will be about his brother Axel, Moose had some great spiritual advice for Oaken throughout the book. I can't wait for his story!

If you enjoy romantic suspense with great faith thread, this book is a must-read. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via Interviews & Reviews and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

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Readers who like action packed stories will enjoy this first book in the new Alaska Air One Rescue series. The dramatic rescues in icy blizzards are mind boggling. The back stories of Boo and Oaken will pull at reader's heartstrings. Faith and forgiveness in a running theme throughout. Looking forward to the next in the series.

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One Last Shot is the first book in a new series by Susan May Warren, Alaska Air One Rescue. Boo Kingston is a new member of the team, an EMT proving her expertise is worthy to be in Alaska on the Search and Rescue team. She loves her new job but is also trying to forget her past from a reality survival show. Oaken Fox is a country music star trying to live down a bad mistake from his past. Circumstances throw them together as Oaken becomes a reluctant member of the air rescue team. There is a lot of intense action as they are called out to rescue people in precarious situations. In the process, they learn the value of trust, second chances, and faith. I am delighted to start this new series and cannot wait for the next book! There is also a crossover with a couple others of her series, which is always fun!

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One Last Shot is an intense, action-packed, and emotional story of Boo and Oaken, and the Air One Rescue team. Between various rescue missions and dealing with fall-out of previous poor decisions/impulsive acts, Oaken learns to be part of the rescue team, and Boo and Oaken learn to trust and move past their mistakes. They also learn that faith will help them in that journey. The story is complex and gripping, and details of the various rescues was fascinating. I’m excited for the next book in this series! (And if you’ve read the Sky King Ranch series, there’s a fun connection to this series).

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