I enjoyed reading Storm Warning, the first book in Elizabeth Goddard’s new Hidden Bay romantic suspense series. I read the book quickly, within twenty-four hours, because I was hooked into the story from the start and couldn’t put it down.

Remi has amnesia and can’t remember what happened in Eastern Europe two years ago that caused her to suppress her memories. She’s a photographer who’s ex-army and there are dangerous people looking for her.

Remi leaves behind her life in Nebraska and ends up managing an isolated storm-watching vacation lodge perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Olympic Coast in Washington. Remi believes she’s safe in Hidden Bay until mysterious puzzle pieces that might be connected to her missing memories are sent to the lodge.

Hawk is staying at Remi’s lodge because he was given a tip that someone he’s looking for might be in the area. He’s a helicopter pilot with a military background and there’s a massive storm heading their way.

Hawk rescues Remi from a perilous situation during the ferocious storm and they team up to survive the danger surrounding them. Their forced proximity sparks an unexpected attraction that they can’t keep ignoring. I loved seeing Remi and Hawk getting to know each other in pressure cooker situations that test their character.

A wild ride ensues as the action-packed twists and turns in the story challenge Hawk and Remi to reassess everything they believe to be true, including their beliefs in God and His providence. I recommend Storm Warning to romantic suspense readers who like fast-paced thrillers with the amnesia trope and a relevant faith element in the story.

Many thanks to Revell and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.

Wow! Storm Warning by Elizabeth Goddard kids off her new Hidden Bay series in a hardcore way! This isn't your average romantic suspense - the suspense and, with it, the action-adventure sequences - took center stage in this book for me.

Which isn't to say that it doesn't smolder, because it totally does. Hawk Beckett is definitely my favorite kind of hero, and I love Remi's willingness to throw caution to the wind so that she help those in need. With most of the book taking place at a historic resort on a seaside cliff's edge, the wildness of nature plays an active role, too.

The plot, though? It's wild, too. I got blindsided at the end, and that doesn't happen often, but it was great. I won't say much, because I want to you get to experience that, and you should - so get Storm Warning on your TBR list. This is a story you want to take on.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Remi can't remember what happened. Others want her to remember but why? What is so important that they will kill for it?
This kept me guessing all the way to the end. It was such an action packed read.

I received this book as an ARC with no expectations of a postive review. Remi Grant moved to Hidden Bay to try to recover the memories she had forgotten. Hawk came to Hidden Bay to recover from a tramatic experience while being a police officer in which he lost his job. Remi is the manager of the lodge and cottages. More than one person wanted Remi to remember. She was flustrated that nothing was coming back. Why could she not remember? She was suddenly caught in a battle with unknown assailants who wanted her alive to extract what she could not remember. Hawk was there at every turn to protect her. Who could they trust? This book had so many twists and turns that you never saw coming. It is a fabulous new series that is a must read.

(2.5 / 5)

Remi Grant has come to Hidden Bay, a remote resort where visitors come to watch storms on the coast, to try to recover memories lost during a traumatic event that seems to have left her a target by unknown persons. Hawk Beckett has come to Hidden Bay to forget a recent tragedy that cost him his job and the life of a friend. When a masked menace seems to be stalking Remi and Hawk saves her life multiple times, they realize that they may already be more connected than they realize.

The thing I liked most about this book was the setting—the descriptions of the ocean, forest, and storms were all really immersive. Unfortunately, I found the characters and story only okay. I didn't get much of a feel for Remi's character at all, and the only real personality I could ascribe to Hawk is that he's protective (which is fairly standard fair for the MMC in a book like this). I do like that he's trying to track down a certain person (don't want to spoil anything) to try to turn him around (from the "dark side" as is so often said by different characters). The book takes place over only about 4 days, and by the end of the first day, which is quite a ways into the book, Remi and Hawk are already trying to talk themselves out of wanting a future with each other. It's just too fast of a connection like that for my taste, though I understand that a romance book with such a short timeline would require a quick connection. I didn't see that connection as natural, though, and besides, maybe in a case like this, it doesn't always have to involve romance that is actually acted upon by the end of the book. 

The writing is a bit stilted as well, both in the prose and in the dialog. I struggled a lot with the flow and pacing and ended up skimming a lot to get past multiple paragraphs that rehashed the same musings about Remi's missing memories or Hawk's difficulties. The book is billed as Christian, but it’s barely that. Not that I need every Christian-genre book to have some kind of strong message, but it's mostly silent, single-sentence prayers every once in a while, pleading with God for other characters to be all right. Hawk, at least, does have a bit of a progression of his faith, but it's fairly meager as well.

I don’t think the book was bad, exactly, but I'm learning that this sub-genre of books may just not be for me. It’s clean overall—no language and light on the violence—and though the Christianity in it is a little light, based on other reviews, I think it’s safe to say that if you’re interested in this type of book, you should check it out. There are plenty of reviews in favor of it, so be sure to read some of those too.

I enjoyed the suspense park of the is one as well as the fact that Remi was a former Army Photographer I've never seen that career in a book let alone romantic suspense. However at least to me the romance between Remi and Hawk felt rushed. But I still enjoyed the story and look forward to

I enjoyed this book very much. It was high energy and there was a lot going on at all times. Most of the book only spanned a couple of days and there was a lot packed into such a short time line. The main characters had secrets and many unknowns (one of them-literally as they were dealing with amnesia). The stormy Pacific Coast was a great backdrop and if you like adventure and mystery this book held plenty of both.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

How does one expect to sleep with a heart hammering in the chest, images of terror imprinted on the mind, breathing so quickened one wonders if normal can possibly resume? This author writes in such a way, there’s no mistaking the result is all of the above! Yet through it all, she integrates the presence and protection of God as hearts cry out to Him and He remains faithful to His promises. Wow. What a story!

An interesting story: Remi can't remember a traumatic event, but someone wants her to. The question is whether she can afford to remember. Someone seems determined to prevent her from remembering. Hawk is at her side when that someone is trying to take her out. Can she trust him? Should she? She needs to trust someone. Hawk is trying to find his brother, and all indications are that his brother is the one pursuing Remi.

This book has twists and turns as it races through the storm of Oregon toward a conclusion. There are sweet hints of romantic tension to add to the suspense. A truly enjoyable read that I can recommend to those who love Elizabeth's books that add nature as a part of the suspense.

Wow!
A fierce storm, multiple attacks, running for your life, and amnesia; what more can one woman take? Add to that a mysterious hero, and you have the makings of a very suspenseful story.
I haven’t read many books by Elizabeth Goddard, but I will from now on! Her writing is exceptional, and the storyline is easy to follow. The dialogue between the characters moved the story along at a quick pace—so fast and intense that I needed to catch my breath a few times. I also didn’t want to put the book down!
I read way past my bedtime because I didn’t want to stop.
Action, drama, suspense, major life-threatening storms, and mysterious people made this story come alive and so captivating!
I’m just glad I wasn’t a character in this story! I love the Pacific Northwest, where this story takes place, and we get some rainy weather, but this was so much more! Wow!
If you want to read a book packed full of intrigue, suspense, action (LOTS OF ACTION!), drama, military struggles, and a bit of romance, then this is the book for you!
You might need a day or two to process everything in this book.
Believe me, you won't be able to breathe deeply until the end, but it will be worth it.
I highly recommend reading this book. Pick it up and start on the adventure of your life.
The publisher gave me this book, but this did not influence my review in any way; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book captured my attention from the first page and kept me reading way past my bedtime. It is full of action, adventure, and mystery. It has so many twists and turns that lead to a great ending. And from reading the sneak peak at the next book, I am even more excited to see more stories in this series.

Hawk Beckett is a helicopter flying ex hero who races to rescue Remi Grant as she is about to fall to her death. When she sees him, a flash of her missing memories comes to her mind and she wonders if he is the key to remembering what happened. But can she trust him when it seems someone is trying to silence her forever? And will Hawk be able to help Remi remember what happened before it's too late?

I highly recommend you give this one a read if you like Christian suspense with some romance weaved in.

Storm Warning by Elizabeth Goddard left me utterly drenched in suspense and awe. This book unleashed a storm of emotions and faith, and I couldn't look away. The tension was palpable, and the danger relentless, but it was the underlying thread of God's presence that truly held my attention and my heart.

This was a page turner from the get-go, with nonstop, action and heart pounding scenes of danger.
Remi has hidden at Cedar Trails Lodge in the Pacific Northwest for two years, trying to recoup her memories after a close call with death. The storm of the decade is approaching, but so is someone who is after Remi, urging her to remember before it’s too late. Hawk comes to her rescue more than once, and he becomes the one person she can trust.
This plot was very complicated with many twists and uncertainty lurking in the background. The characters were focused on doing the right thing, even with limited knowledge.
The author gave Remi a strong faith to sustain her, even when she has gaps in her memory. Hawk is weaker in his faith, but it grows as the story unfolds. They rely on God when things get tough and boy do they get tough.
Riveting, action, and things that are not what they seem had me turning pages until the end.
* A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Revel on behalf of the author and via NetGalley through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*

I love the main characters, Remi and Hawk. Both of them are dealing with issues in their past. Remi is trying to remember what happened that caused her to wake up in a hospital with no memory of why she is there. Hawk is trying to find his brother who he believes is an assassin. The descriptions of the storms that are raging while Hawk and Remi are running/driving/flying make you feel like you are there. There is a lot of mystery and suspense in this story and Remi trying to remember her past, why is someone trying to kill her? There is plenty of action and plot twists too, a little romance and some humor. I cannot wait to read the second book in the series. Definitely edge of your seat story!

This novel starts out with suspense, a once in a decade storm along with king tides. Living on an island in the Salish Sea, we've recently experienced just the type of storms Goddard describes. She captured the danger well. And the suspense keeps coming as the plot develops.

The characters are drawn well. We get the sense there are secrets in both Remi's and Hawk's pasts. The suspense increases as we find out Remi's past includes information people will kill to obtain. The relationship between Remi and Hawk is a turbulent one with an underlying current of possible romance. There is an informative exploration of amnesia and a surprising twist near the end.

My favorite aspect of this novel is its setting, the Olympic Peninsula. The west side of it is rugged forest and is well described by Goddard. This is an engaging novel of adventure, faith, and budding romance.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

“You know me, Remi. I’m the guy who’s going to help you get your memories back.”

Hawk has decided to retreat to a lodge to rest and heal after a traumatic incident that left him questioning everything. A former military man, his last mission cost him his job and his best friend. While walking along the water, he encounters Remi, who urgently needs help. Hawk steps in to save her, but little does he know, this will not be the last time he’ll find himself saving her. He thought the lodge would simply be a peaceful getaway, but what he uncovers is far from that: an attempt on Remi’s life and the involvement of his estranged brother. The stakes are high, can Hawk keep Remi alive, even if the one after her may be his own brother? And was his visit to the lodge purely by chance, or was he placed there to protect Remi?

Initially, Remi is wary of Hawk. Since his arrival, things in her life have begun to unravel. Yet, he’s the one who always steps in to save her. If she has to rely on anyone, it’s him. But the danger is relentless. Remi loves the lodge, the waves, the beach, and the close-knit community, but it was always only supposed to be a place to help her remember, a moment in her life that changed everything. That same moment seems tied to the growing threats around her. What has Remi forgotten, and can she remember in time before she and Hawk run out of it?

I loved the suspense in this story. It’s a total page-turner! Elizabeth did a fantastic job blending romance with pulse-pounding action. The story has so many layers, and you won’t want to miss it!

If you enjoy military themes, mystery, suspense, amnesia, and romance, this book is for you!!!

I received a complimentary copy, and this review reflects my honest opinion.

This book will stay with you after you finish it, yes it's that good! The author is one who I eagerly await the next book from and this was worth the wait. You have the main character, Remi who can't remember the accident that caused her temporary amnesia. So her therapist has recommened her to go to Cedar Trails Lodge located in Hidden Bay on the Pacific coast. There she is saved by a stranger, Hawk Beckett who has also been sent there by a friend. Their paths keep crossing all the while danger is knocking on the door. Someone wants to harm Remi before she remembers anything and someone else is trying to get her to remember. This excerpt from the book stuck out to me "I came here to remember." Funny , because Hawk had come here to forget. There is plenty of twists and turns that will keep you captivated until the very end. I also loved the setting of the story, it makes me want to go to the West coast and see the landscape. I received an early copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. I was not required to leave a positive review, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Storm Warning by Elizabeth Goddard left me utterly drenched in suspense and awe. This book unleashed a storm of emotions and faith, and I couldn't look away. The tension was palpable, and the danger relentless, but it was the underlying thread of God's presence that truly held my attention and my heart.

Remi Grant is a woman battling the tides of her own memory, haunted by a past she can't fully grasp. As the storms roar around her, she tries to hold on, but it's clear the storm within is just as fierce. I loved how Remi's journey was about finding peace, remembering who she truly was, and trusting that God would never leave her, no matter how isolated she felt as she recited from memory Psalm 93:3-4: “The waves roar, O Lord, the waves roar, the waves roar and crash. Above the sound of the surging water, and the mighty waves of the sea, the Lord sits enthroned in majesty.” Remi’s faith became the anchor in the chaos of her storm.

Hawk Beckett, the strong yet silent former military pilot, carries the heavy burden of past failures. What truly resonated with me was how, in his darkest moments, Hawk found himself crying out to God—something he hadn’t done in far too long. “Maybe that’s what despair did. It brought a man to his knees before God.” There’s a raw power in witnessing a man, broken by his past, still turning to the Lord. It’s a moment that shapes his character and touches the heart of the reader, reminding us of the transformative power of genuine faith in our own lives.

What I truly admired was the way the characters prayed. It wasn't forced or artificial. They prayed like they breathed, with an openness that felt natural, powerful, and real. They didn’t just seek God when things got tough—they constantly recognized His presence and His answers. Remi’s faith was quiet but fierce, while Hawk’s was humbling, and together they formed a partnership not just of survival, but of trust in God's protection, guidance, and provision.

The remote setting of the Washington coast was almost a character in itself—dangerous, isolating, and wild—just like the turmoil the characters were facing. It was impossible to ignore the crashing waves of both the literal and figurative kind. With every page, I was pulled deeper into this mystery, feeling the weight of the storm as it raged around these characters. And yet, no matter how heavy the winds blew, the underlying theme was one of God’s unshakable presence. God is still on His throne, no matter the storm.

This book is a thrilling ride, yes, with twists, danger, and unexpected surprises, and it is a profound reflection of how faith can carry us through the wildest of storms—both external and internal. Storm Warning didn’t just keep me turning pages—it kept me praying along with the characters, reminding me that no matter how high the waves rise, God is above them all.

If you’re looking for a story that blends pulse-pounding suspense with unwavering Christian faith, then Storm Warning is your book. It will keep you on your toes, but more than that, it will leave you with the reminder that, even when everything feels out of control, God is always right where He needs to be—enthroned in majesty.

I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher, author, and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.

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Book Review:
Riveting and Suspenseful

Elizabeth Goddard is surely one to deliver a fast-paced, suspenseful, amazing book ALWAYS. I’m never disappointed by her writings. This first book, Storm Warning in the her new series coming out February 18, was so good. I give this a definite 5 stars. I have always loved Elizabeth’s books, ever since I started reading her books in 2020, I haven’t been able to put them down. Remi, military (army) photographer witnesses something so terrifying and when she loses her memory of that specific time, she’s in more danger than she knows. Cole, ex-military pilot hero, is trying to help Remi and also, save his brother’s life. When their worlds collide in an unexpected way, these two must rely on each other. I have so many good quotes from this book I don’t have room for them all. I loved every second of this first book. I am excited for the world to get this one in their hands and for the next one. I received an advanced copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily

Storm Warning is such an intriguing book. The suspense will have you hooked and eager to keep reading to the very end. There were twists and turns in Storm Warning that I haven’t read in other plots and I loved it! This is a series that I will be recommending to every suspense lover I know.