Faith is naturally woven into the narrative. Romance between the two is a big part of the story, and I enjoyed their growing relationship. It’s scary what someone can do with current technology. The techie side of Critical Alliance, with its info on drones and hacking, is a fun and frightening addition to the plot. They join in an off-the-books search for a deadly cybercriminal. (As a bonus I learned a little bit about this little known federal agency.) While their training and knowledge is well above what I’ve experienced they are down-to-earth characters with doubts and struggles common to all. Mackenzie is former hacker turned cybersecurity specialist and Alex provides high level security for the Diplomatic Security Services. First the characters are real and relatable even though they have some major skills.

There’s a lot to like about this quick-paced book filled with close calls and a twisty plot. Her current novel, Critical Alliance just solidified that for me. You can connect with Elizabeth on Facebook: Įlizabeth Goddard has become a go-to author of romantic suspense for me. To get book news sign up for her newsletter at her website: A 7th generation Texan, Elizabeth graduated from North Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and worked in high-level software sales for several years before retiring to home school her children and fulfill her dreams of writing full-time. Buried, Backfire, and Deception are finalists in the Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, and Submerged is a Carol Award finalist.

Four of her six Mountain Cove books have been contest finalists.

With over one million books sold, Elizabeth Goddard is the USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling, award-winning author of over fifty romance novels and counting.

Critical Alliance by Elizabeth Goddard