A Carol for Kent (Christian Romantic Suspense): Part 3 in the Song of Suspense series

Hallee Bridgeman

May 2014 · Olivia Kimbrell Press

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A Ruthless Serial Killer Seeks to End a Love Song Eight Years in the Making Assistant Commonwealth Attorney CAROL MABRY heads up an investigation into a string of stranglings in Virginia's capital. The serial killer known as Richmond Red remorselessly snuffs out beautiful young women with violin strings before ritually enshrining their lovely lifeless bodies inside a pentagram of blood red candles. Country music superstar BOBBY KENT makes an unscheduled return trip to his Virginia home for the first time in years. To his shock, he discovers that he and Carol have a young daughter, Lisa. His parents have kept Lisa hidden from him her entire life while simultaneously deceiving Carol about Bobby's interest in fatherhood. Angry and hurt over the deception, Carol and Bobby strive to cope with this newly discovered reality. They struggle to overcome harmful secrets and years of lies to decide whether they have a future. Neither of them realize how every waking moment they move closer to the serial killer who harbors an unnatural and deadly obsession. With the beautiful Carol locked in Richmond Red's sites, the clock is ticking down to her destruction. Will the two find love, or is their sonata striking a dangerous final chord?

Ratings and reviews

I have loved every one of Hallee Bridgeman’s books that I have read and A Carol for Kent is no exception! It is book three in the Song of Suspense series and is packed with interesting characters that feel so “real” to me and a suspenseful story line that kept me guessing till the end. I love the romantic set up in this story. Carol and Bobby find out that they have been lied to for years by Bobby’s parents. They have a child together and Carol was told that Bobby did not want anything to do with her. Meanwhile, Bobby’s parents never told him that he is a father. So, years later, Carol and Bobby have a lot to work through. But, the tension is directed more at the parents who kept them both in the dark for so long. This premise lends itself so well to the theme of forgiveness that runs through the book. And, wow, the suspense in A Carol for Kent is great! There is a serial killer on the loose who is taking out women around town. The killer is definitely one step ahead of the investigators. How many women will lose their lives before this killer can be stopped? And who is the killer’s ultimate target? I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

Finally, the third book in the 'Song of Suspense' series is ready! After reading "Melody for James" and/or "Aria for Nick", the characters in "Carol for Kent" will probably ring some bells. Carol Mabry and Bobby Kent both lead busy lives. Carol is an attorney and mother, Bobby is a country music star. During an unexpected trip home, Bobby learns that he has an 8 year old daughter with Carol. Turns out, someone's been keeping secrets! Bobby and Carol have to learn how to really forgive before time runs out. But there's more than one secret keeper in this story. There's a serial killer on the loose and it's not who you'd expect! Will Bobby, Carol, and their daughter be able to live as a family, or will "Richmond Red" get the better of them? Hallee Bridgeman delivers an engaging, heart-racing story. Packed with suspense, romance, and a little mystery. But not only that, the story delivers a good dose of God. I love the clean, realistic romance portrayed in Hallee's books and "Carol for Kent" doesn't disappoint. I also love how Hallee aims to bring a Christian principle into the limelight. In "Carol for Kent", it's obvious that the principle is forgiveness. And there's a hint of the

This is the third book in the Song of Suspense Series. While I have not read the first two and had no problem keeping up with what was going on I would recommend you read them in order. (plus you will enjoy them all anyway, if the first two are as good as this one). Carol Mabry has been raising her daughter for eight years now, assuming Bobby Kent, the childs dad wanted nothing to do with her. When truth finally comes out that Bobby knew nothing of his daughter can forgiveness and healing take place in all the areas that are needed? Carol is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney is always busy with her work, yet always finds time to be a good mother. This new case has her in the spotlight and makes her wonder if she will ever find Richmond Red. Bobby Kent is a famous Country music star when he unexpectedly comes home and finds he is a father, what will happen with his family? Can he forgive and find love in Carol again? Will he be able to keep her safe? This book is full of surprise, suspense, mystery, romance, friendship and love. If you think you have it figured out, you don't. You will keep intrigued throughout.

About the author

Hallee Bridgeman is a best-selling Christian author who writes action-packed romantic suspense focusing on realistic characters who face real world problems. Her work has been described as everything from refreshing to heart-stopping exciting and edgy.

An Army brat turned Floridian, Hallee finally settled in central Kentucky with her family so that she could enjoy the beautiful changing of the seasons. She enjoys the roller-coaster ride thrills that life with a National Guard husband, a teenaged daughter, and two elementary aged sons delivers.

A prolific writer, when she's not penning novels, she blogs about all things cooking and homemaking at Hallee the Homemaker(tm) (http://www.halleethehomemaker.com). Her passion for cooking spurred her to launch a whole food, real food "Parody" cookbook series. In addition to nutritious, Biblically grounded recipes, readers will find that each cookbook also confronts some controversial aspect of secular pop culture.

Hallee is a member of the Published Author Network (PAN) of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) where she serves as a long time board member in the Faith, Hope, & Love chapter. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and the American Christian Writers (ACW) as well as being a member of Novelists, Inc. (NINC).

Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her. She prays her work here on earth is a blessing to you and would love to hear from you. You can reach Hallee at [e-mail]