It was so good to be back in Cherry Creek with Nichole, Derek and the rest of the gang. I didn’t realize how much I missed this characters until I got into this book. I do recommend reading the first book, Firefly Diaries, first though.

The story kept me interested and guessing until the end and I loved all the twists and turns. Murder, arsonists, stalkers…oh my! All this mayhem with a wonderful touch of wit and humor and light romance.

This book is Christian fiction that’s not preachy, just perfect. A strong 4.5 star book!

This was a hard book to read, but one that should be read and remembered by everyone. I feel like I’ve been in a vacuum most of my life before I started reading these historical novels and some biographies too about life and death during WWI and WWII.

While reading this book, I had to take many breaks just because it was just hard to read about the true horrors of war. I can’t imagine anyone living through such hardships and horror. The evil in men’s hearts are more than I can bear to think about, yet I see in it today’s news. Oh, that we could learn from history, that history could be taught like this and shown how it really was.

Yes, it’s a 5 star book. I’m glad I read it, yet it will haunt me and still give me hope because of the courage of people to take a stand against evil, and to remember that God cares and is there will us.

This is without a doubt one of the best political thriller novels I’ve ever read. I read this book about 20 years ago and all I remembered was I loved it. So, I came across it again and decided to read it. Wow! The book will keep you glued to the page until the very last word. There’s no stopping to breathe, unless you just close the book.

This novel was written after 9/11, but it’s very relevant to today. I love the way the author brings in the Christian faith and explains the differences between Christianity and Islam. I’ve learned so much.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves political, military suspense/thrillers. Hold on tight cause this book will take you on a white-knuckle ride from beginning to end.

I’ve only read one other series about the Huguenots and this book was a surprise for me, because I didn’t know it was history on them. This is incredible and I do wish there had been author notes at the end to tell about her research and what was based on facts.

This is a great story that took several turns that caught me off guard. I loved the history about the Huguenots and the 2015 Paris terrorist attack at the Bataclan concert. I thought the author did a great job of dealing with the aftermath of such a tragedy.

There’s not much romance, which I appreciated, but there’s not much in the Christian faith aspect, which I wished there’d been more. But it’s a very good read, no bad language, no sex.

Just when you think a series can’t get any better…BAM! This book had me from the first sentence and didn’t let go until the end. Wait! It didn’t even let go then…I want MORE!!!

First let me say that this is Book 3 in a series and they must be read in order. So if you haven’t read, Criss Cross and Cross Fire yet, then buy them and start this amazing, thrilling, rollercoaster ride of suspense, mystery, humor and God’s mercy! This 3rd book continues with Holly, Marx, Jordan, Jace, and of course, Collin. If you read book 2, then you can imagine how this book will start. And start with a bang, yes! Emotions in high gear from the start and it only intensifies from there.

This is the book we’ve been waiting for. The one where Collin is finally finished with toying with Holly. He’s ready to get down to business and he doesn’t care who is hurt in his quest to destroy Holly. Holly is surrounded by many people who love and care for her, Marx, Jordan, Jace, Sam and she’s trying her best to keep them safe from Collin as well. There are so many touching scenes in this book. I probably highlighted at least a third of the book. One minute you will find yourself crying from sadness, then laughing at something quirky Holly does, then on to holding your breath and hanging on for life. This book does get gritty. The author, C.C. Warrens, does it in a very compassionate, tasteful way and although the horrible scenes will have you gasping for breath, she always ends it show more and gives you plenty of time to breath and compose yourself. Holly, even when she’s on the brink of despair, she can always come back with something to be thankful for or some witty comeback that will ease the tension.

This is Christian fiction, but it’s not “preachy”. It’s real. It’s about life and how dirty it can get. It’s about how even at our worst, God is with us. He never leaves. Holly’s relationship with Jesus is woven throughout the whole series and is not overpowering. So don’t let this being Christian ficition stop you from reading these amazing books. I think you will love them!

C.C. Warrens is an excellent writer and I’m so thankful that I found her books. Because I love a book that will totally capture me and not let go. It’s full of surprises and not your typical mystery that you figure out before you’re halfway through. You will fall in love with the characters and the story, you will be exhausted from the suspense, you will laugh out loud at Holly, you will end each book saying “I can’t wait until the next one!” show less

Oh my! Holly Cross does seem to have trouble follow her every where she goes. This second book in the series picks up where Criss Cross left off. Only now there is more trouble for Holly to get mixed up in. Her detective friend, Marx, is involved with gangs and murders. And of course, Holly gets involved and things turn very, very dangerous. Not only for her, but for her long-time friend, Jordan, who returns to help protect Holly from Collin, her nightmare…the man that only wants to continue to torture Holly. The suspense of the current danger that Holly, Marx and Jordan are in and add to it the deeper suspense of wondering when and where Collin will show himself, is edge-of-your seat tension. If this were a movie, I would cover my eyes and peak through my fingers to see what’s coming next!

Author C.C. Warrens did an excellent job on continuing Holly’s story. She has really developed the characters even more as they continue on in this novel with new dangers. I had a hard time putting this book down, yet at the same time, I would stop reading just because I wanted it to last longer. Holly is still a quirky, witty, thankful woman. But she is still haunted by her past and is still having a hard time letting the people that care for her do just that…care for her! Holly still has boundaries but is slowly trying very hard to overcome the horrors of the past. But some horrors never seem to go away…Collin!

If you read, Criss Cross, then you know you will have to show more continue reading about Holly to find out how things turned out. And if you haven’t read the first book, Criss Cross, then do! Please do! If you like mystery/suspense, very little romance, quirky characters and funny, witty characters, then this is the book series for you. No bad language, no sex scenes, and that is important for me. This is a Christian book, but there’s not preachy scenes, just a good balance of a wounded life and how Jesus is always there for Holly.

The third book, Crossed Off, is expected to be released in April 2018. And C.C. Warrens is giving Marx his own book to tell his story, which I’m eager to read also. show less

C. C. Warrens is a new Christian Fiction author and if she continues to write novels like her first, Criss Cross, I will continue reading them. The book is full of edge-of-your-seat, hold-your-breath suspense. And you don’t know the whole story until much later in the novel, which I love! That’s true suspense. If you are worried about bad language or sexual scenes, don’t. It’s a very clean novel, yet deals with tough situations and yet the author writes in such a way that you don’t miss the bad language that most secular novelist think they must include to captivate the reader. The main character is a Christian, but the book is not overtly Christian, so I feel anyone could read this and love it.

Holly, the main character, is a photographer that lives completly off the grid. She has many quirks and a past that will not let go of her. Her quick, witty banter with her best friend, Jace, and later with Detective Marx is totally wonderful. A very tense situation can turn funny with the wit of Holly.

Holly’s past has caught up with her and she needs help, yet due to her past, she is reluctant to accept it. She isolates herself and likes, no demands, her personal space. And getting her to trust is very hard, but totally worth it.

You will find yourself holding your breath because you are so scared for her and you will be sitting on the edge of your favorite reading chair wondering what’s going to happen and how will it turn out. But you will also smile and a few show more times laugh and the funny things that happen during tense moments of suspense.

And the ending? Oh my goodness!!! I can’t wait until Book 2, Cross Fire, comes out in November 2017. And I believe there will be a Book 3 also. Yeah!!!! Love this new author and her novel. Looking forward to reading many more books to come. show less