A Coven’s Devotion: Lisa Regan’s Spellbinding Series

For those of you who’ve roamed this site for ages, you already know—the Witches Words group (formerly The Traveling Sisters) has been singing Lisa Regan’s praises for years. Every installment in her Josie Quinn series leaves us murmuring, “This one’s the best yet.” And now, in book 22, that spell is cast once again.

A High Priestess of Crime Fiction

Lisa Regan is our high priestess of page-turning magic—weaving heart-pounding crime, family bonding, and the electrifying dynamics between friends and co-workers. What truly enchants me is the bond between her characters; it’s the very lifeblood of this series. And Josie? She remains my forever favorite, wielding heart and wit in equal measures.

Noah is Missing

Noah has vanished into the ether, and eerie links to Josie’s shadowed past begin to surface. I was clicking pages well into the witching hour, my heart racing as if the air around me pulsed with some potent, otherworldly force.

Twists, Turns, and a Storm of Torment

Regan conjures up plenty of twists and turns, hurling a sorcerous storm at poor Josie and us. When Josie uncovers a connection between Noah’s disappearance and her old tormentor, Lila, the suspense crackles like lightning. Lila’s tortured past is revealed, each sinister revelation tightening the book’s grip until escape is impossible.

A Cliffhanger That Leaves Us Bewitched

Regan’s endings can sometimes feel long-winded, with just one more twist before the final page. But here? She tightens the spell. The book closes on a cliffhanger that lands like a thunderclap—sharp, shocking, and leaving us breathlessly desperate for the next installment. And thank the stars she writes so fast, for our coven’s insatiable thirst for more!

Forever Spellbound by Josie’s Journey

Witches Words buddy read coven of Josie-loving witches, Debra, Carolyn, and DeAnn.

*CRACK* That is the sound of Lisa Regan hitting it out of the ballpark yet again with another thrilling, shocking, addictive and hard to put down book in her amazing Detective Josie Quinn series!!!! Seriously, this series keeps getting better and better!!!! Lisa Regan had my heart pounding, and my emotions stirred the entire book. I feel as if I were on an emotional roller coaster of mystery and thrills! Plus, that ending!!!!! Holy Crap! It left me with my jaw hanging open! I was literally speechless!

Whew! The book begins with Josie and Noah painting a room in their home, their thoughts on the future and their dreams of having a family. After Josie returns home after investigating a crime scene, she finds her home ransacked, blood on various surfaces and Noah is missing! I felt for her and was anxious and desperate for answers as well. The entire Denton police team jumped into action to not only find one of their own but to solve the mystery of the crime scene that Josie was initially investigating.

There were several times in this book where I wanted to high five several characters and time when I wanted to shake a couple of others. I have to say that Turner has begun to grow on me, and I am beside myself trying to figure out his connection with Josie's twin sister, Trinity.

This book is full of tension, dread, unease, and danger. It is also full of love, hope, and support from those in Josie's life. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and fully invested. Lisa Regan stunned and amazed me with this shocking, wonderfully written, and gripping page turner.

Wowza! This book was beyond fantastic! I loved every single page of it! Lisa Regan has outdone herself yet again. Each time I read a book in the series, I come away saying 'that one was the absolute best one yet'. Here I am again and will happily say, This is the absolute best book in the series thus far!!!!!! I love the characters, the character development in this series, the relationships between the characters, the mysteries, and the setting. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

Highly Recommend!

Josie Quinn has a significant early history which, in this case, comes back to haunt her as her beloved husband, Noah has been abducted.Josie returns home from the scene of a murder to find her house in disarray, blood splatter, and Noah missing. All hands are on deck as the frantic search for him is underway.

This is another page turner from Lisa Regan.Well written, there is suspense, twists, horror, poignancy. There are some brutal truths here about abuse and its generational effects. In this book, readers learn more details about Josie’s background and it delves a bit more into her psyche as she tries to cope with the devastation of Noah’s disappearance, what may become of him, and the fact that she is not supposed to be involved in investigating this case.

I enjoyed seeing the bond grow closer between Josie and her birth family as their protective instincts are displayed.I do like how throughout the series, Regan’s characters show growth and change with time and experience. I like Josie; she is a strong, capable, intelligent, though vulnerable young woman. A new character, Turner, was introduced a few books back who has been aptly nicknamed Douchebag by her. I was glad to see that he is finally starting to show some sparks of humanity!

Counting the hours since Noah’s abduction is a good technique that added to the suspense of the story. I also picked up on the hint Regan dropped that foreshadowed the cliff hanger ending….see if you do too. I do hope we find out soon the connection between Turner and Trinity, Josie’s sister, as she certainly seems to be a “Turner Whisperer.

This is the twenty second in the series. Although I think I have read all of them, this would work as a standalone as the author does an excellent job of filling in Josie’s background.However, I think it might be helpful to have some familiarity with the characters by having read some of the previous installments.

If you like well written police procedurals/thrillers, and are not familiar with this series, I highly recommend it. I can’t wait for #23.

Thanks to #NetGalley and @Bookouture for the DRC.

I think most fans of the Josie Quinn series will agree that this is one of the best books in the series to date. I’m going to try not to give spoilers (and it’s best to go into this without reading the marketing blurb) but Josie has a lot to deal with when the past comes back to haunt her and threatens to ruin the happy life she has built for herself.

At the start of the first chapter, Josie and Noah are happily painting the spare room, getting it ready for the child they hope to add to their family. It’s so lovely to see them both so excited about finally being approved to adopt a child and talking their future plans. Then Josie is called away to the stabbing of a woman at a building site and her world will be turned upside down by the events that follow.

At first none of the events seem related but Lisa Regan is so talented at managing multilayered plots and pulling all the pieces into focus. The suspense and sense of racing against time is palpable with Josie often just barely hanging on, even as she is supported by family and friends. Her ongoing fractious relationship with Turner provides some light relief (and I hope we'll find out soon what connection he has to Trinity). The conclusion and resolution were fantastic and I loved the sneaky little cliff-hanger at the end!

I have read the entire Josie Quinn series and Lisa Reagan has outdone herself!
Husband missing gives us much background on Josie's childhood as well as her relationship with her husband Noah, all while giving us a great muysteryto solve
You cant go wrong with Josie Quinn

WOW THIS BOOK IS BRILLIANT!!!!!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy of Husband Missing by Lisa Regan.
You wouldn’t believe this is the 22nd book in this series. They just keep getting better.
I had my heart in my mouth all the way through. A fabulous storyline and great characters and an ending that has left me wanting the next book in the series NOW!!!
I feel lost 😢
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Detective Josie Quinn and Lieutenant Noah Fraley began as colleagues, became friends, then lovers, and finally, a formidable husband and wife team. They are as passionate about solving crime as they are about each other. Noah once told Josie that he would burn down the city to protect her. When they got married, Josie promised to always come home to Noah. But now the tables have turned, and Josie finds herself moving heaven and Earth to bring Noah back home. He's been taken on the same day as a cryptic murder. Josie's off of both cases, but NOTHING will stop her from solving the mostimportant case of her life.  Get ready for a crazy ride across Pennsylvania, with a destination you'll never be able to predict. Lisa Regan has composed another masterpiece!

Wow. Just when I thought they couldn’t any better this book comes out. Josie’s house has been ransacked and her husband Noah is missing. Josie is afraid it’s linked to her troubled childhood and starts investigating. This book was nonstop good and I couldn’t put it down. And the ending left me anxious for the next book. I can hardly wait. I highly recommend this book and this series.

Book 22 in this series featuring Detective Josie Quinn and her team. A very personal case with many twists and turns.

Husband Missing by Lisa Regan. Detective Josie Quinn #22. Don't know how she does it, I marvel at Ms Regan's talent as an author. Once again Ms Regan has written brilliant and emotionally intense addition to the series. So looking forward to the next book in the series, that ending, on my! Highly recommended.

Thank you to Lisa Regan, Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

WOW! This was by far the best Lisa Regan book I read. Josie Quinn's husband Noah is abducted and she is off the case. That doesn't stop her from trying to find him and the things she finds out about her past that ties to this abduction is just mind blowing. Twist after twist I never saw coming. This is a must read If you follow the Josie Quinn series. Even if you don't, all of Lisa Reagan's books are stand alone but after you read one you'll be hooked and want to read the entire series.

Husband Missing might be book 22 but it is the best one yet (until book 23)

Josie arrives home to find Noah missing, their home trashed and a trail of blood.

Your heart is in your throat as Josie checks out every room in the house.

I counted down the hours with Josie : missing 10 hours, missing 24 hours, missing 72 hours.

The tension is unsurmoutable, the fear is real and Josie is falling apart .

Her family and friends rally around and no one is giving up least of all Josie.

Lisa Regan takes the reader on an intense, taut and emotional journey with twists and turns that will have you holding your breath and racing to the conclusion.

Husband Missing is the true definition of a page turner.

I will be first in line for the next book in this superb series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the privilege to read and review Husband Missing.

One of the first ebooks I bought was the first boxset of the Josie Quinn series, and I'v never regretted that. Lisa Regan writes thrilling and entertaining stories that keeps you reading and at the edge of your seat. Well developed characters, nice writing style, good storyline. So yes, I highly recommend this series.
I received an advance review copy via NetGalley/Bookouture and I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.

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"A Heart-Pounding, Unputdownable Thriller That Left Me Breathless!"

From the very first chapter, Husband Missing had me hooked! Chapter 1 gave such a warm, intimate glimpse into Josie and Noah’s home life, setting the stage for the emotional rollercoaster that followed. But by Chapter 2, I was on the edge of my seat, and I didn’t get up until I finished the very last page. Lisa Regan has done it again—this is a pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.

The synopsis alone had me intrigued, but the execution was even better. Josie’s world is turned upside down when she comes home to find her house ransacked and Noah missing. The tension is palpable as she follows the trail of bloodied handprints and uncovers a chilling connection to her traumatic past. The way Regan weaves together Josie’s personal history with the current investigation is masterful. I was completely immersed in the dual mysteries, and the stakes felt incredibly real.

What I loved most was how this book dives deep into Josie’s character. Her strength, determination, and vulnerability shine through as she confronts her past while fighting to save Noah. The emotional depth added so much weight to the story, making it more than just a thriller—it’s a gripping exploration of resilience and love.

And that ending? Wow. I’m already counting down the days until Book 23! Lisa Regan knows how to leave her readers desperate for more.

If you’re a fan of Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or Lisa Regan’s previous work, you absolutely cannot miss this series. Husband Missing is a perfect blend of mystery, suspense, and heart, and it cements Josie Quinn as one of the most compelling detectives in the genre. Five stars all the way—this is a must-read!

Thanks to Ms Regan, Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.

Detective Josie Quinn and her husband Lt, Noah Farley are both employed by the Denton, PA police department. They are anxiously awaiting the day their baby adoption is approved but with their work history as it is they are mindful of the roadblocks. Through circumstances in Josie’s troubled childhood, danger finds them. Only Josie can interpret the small crumbs of clues but she is reclused from the case since it is her husband who has been kidnapped. As Josie works the case from the outside there are many tense scenes, terrifying up and downs to the ever-evolving story. It will keep you strung out and emotionally drained to the very end!

This book is #22 in the Detective Josie Quinn series, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone.

The book begins 12 years ago with "Bug" standing outside of a large house waiting for her mother to come out. When she finally does, Bug is terrified by the appearance of her mom. The prologue definitely grabbed my attention, which to me is super important!

After the prologue, we are introduced to several characters, including Josie, Noah, Ryan, and Trinity. At first, the connection between the characters in the prologue and the other characters in the book isn't obvious. Periodically, throughout the book, the author flashes back one week, and those flashbacks focus on "Bug" as an adult. I had already made a prediction on who Bug was, but my guess wasn't even close.

This was my first book by this author, and it definitely won't be my last!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

Despite this book being the twenty-second in the series, the storylines are only improving and not the slightest bit formulaic. The characters are well thought out and their interactions and emotional trials are felt by the reader. Josie struggles so much in this book as she deals with the kidnapping of her husband, Noah. Her family and friends rally around to help her out while she agonizes over not knowing where Noah is or who took him. Clues seem to have something to do with Lila, the woman who kidnapped her when she was three weeks old. This case is a lot like a puzzle in that you get pieces and are trying to figure out how they all go together, but are sure you are missing some of them. It is a very intense story and I have to say the author does not make it easy to put it all together. Definitely more than a few surprises along the way. The ending is somewhat bittersweet in that you can predict more emotion hurdles Josie will be jumping in the next book. And maybe we might learn a bit more about Turner's backstory as his character has to be hiding something.

Lisa Regan is a master at crafting suspense and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Noah is missing. When Josie comes home from work, someone has trashed their home and blood is everywhere. When the frantic hunt for Noah starts we soon see two cases collide. Josie has to look back at the life she had as a child, a woman that raised and terrorized her. What could possibly be the connection? Finding much needed family support from unexpected and also loyal people as she struggles with the fact she may never see her husband again. Trinity, her sister, are growing so much closer now. A big step for Josie. If it hadn't been for Trinity, I think Josie would have lost it sooner. We also have a very different side of Turner. He still tries to annoy Josie but you can tell he cares and softens a bit during the search for Noah.

This book has a bit of everything mixed in ... emotions, drama, bodies, and jaw-dropping twists. Lisa Regan is at the top of her game once again, and now I’m left tapping my foot as I wait for the next one because that ending… explosive! It was like 2AM when I finished and that ending made me want to scream NOOOOO!! WHAT???

I don't want to spoil anything for readers ... but if you are a JQ fan you will not be disappointed! Grab it!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!

Once again- blown away!! No body can write these stories like Lisa Regan!!
This story hit close to home for Josie; her terrible past has currently become her present day nightmare. With the help of her team, family and of course her own brilliance, Josie is able to follow the trail of clues!
It was awesome to see Trinity and Josie working together again, and this novel also made us cry along with the characters in anticipation.

Can't wait for the next one!!!

Another new favorite suspenseful, police procedural from Lisa Regan!! I love when Trinity and Josie work together. The story arc of Lila’s mother kept me flipping through the pages quickly. I couldn’t read fast enough. Josie and all the characters in Denton are like my family and friends. Familiar yet beyond badass!
Thank you to Lisa Regan, the publisher, NetGalley for an ARC of this.
Also, fun fact: Shirley Swenson was a dear friend and my friend and I have entered many contests to get her named as a character in one of Lisa’s books. Enter Book 22. Love and miss you forever, Shirls!