Montana Silence (Resting Warrior Ranch 7) by Josie Jade-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 21, 2023

Raised in a cult where opinions and freedom in women were not tolerated, Mara Greene narrowly escaped a life as a child bride—one where she would’ve been shared and owned by all the men in the compound.

Her testimony helped put the cult leader in prison, but she’s never truly gotten past the horrors inflicted on her. Her conditioning to keep silent persists even now—despite having found a safe haven at the Resting Warrior Ranch.

Here she’s safe, but still always alone and trapped in her silence.

Liam Anderson is always the first team member to crack a smile or a joke. No one—not even his Navy SEAL brothers—know about his painful past or the truth he hides behind his charming mask.

He’s captivated by fragile Mara and wants to help her heal. Watching her find her voice is the most amazing thing he’s ever known. And it doesn’t take long to realize she’s healing him just as much.

When Mara’s past resurfaces, Liam won’t let her face it alone. He’ll be her personal protector no matter what it cost.

No one is going to steal her voice again.

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REVIEW:MONTANA SILENCE by Josie Jade is the seventh instalment in the contemporary, adult, romantic suspense RESTING WARRIOR RANCH series co-authored by Janie Crouch and Josie Jade. This is former US Navy SEAL Liam Anderson, and Mara Greene’s story line. RESTING WARRIOR RANCH focuses on the men and women who own and work for Resting Warrior Ranch-a spin off from Janie Crouch’s Zodiac Tactical series.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Liam and Mara) MONTANA SILENCE follows the building romance and relationship between former US Navy SEAL Liam Anderson, and Mara Greene. Mara Greene was raised in a cult, and escaped to find solace at the Resting Warrior Ranch but Mara never felt safe; always felt like she was being watched; and refused to speak about what happened or why. Proclaiming himself to be Mara’s protector former US Navy SEAL Liam Anderson became Mara’s guardian when she needed him the most but all did not go according to plan when Mara discovered the man who was once in charge of the cult was up for parole, and Mara was to be the prime witness against a man who had threatened her life. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Mara and Liam, and the potential fall-out as several members of the former cult target our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on Mara’s struggle for independence, and her inability to trust in the wake of betrayal and obsession. Mara never thought she would ever fall in love but Liam made it easy for our story line heroine. When several mysterious packages threaten to push Mara over the edge, Liam knows he must step up and claim Mara as his own.

The relationship between Mara and Liam begins as friendship and security as both work at the Resting Warrior Ranch. Liam has been attracted to Mara from the first time they met but Mara continues to struggle with issues of trust, having learned that someone else may be taking control of the once powerful cult. The $ex scenes are passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we have met in the previous story lines. We are introduced to new hireree at the coffee café Brynn. Mara’s attorney Claire, as well as former cult leader Malcolm Novie, and cult member Neil. Not everyone is as they present themselves to be.

MONTANA SILENCE is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, obsession and fanaticism, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is heart breaking and engaging; the romance is passionate and seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and broken.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Montana Sanctuary
Montana Danger
Montana Desire
Montana Mystery
Montana Storm
Montana Freedom

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Reviewed by Sandy