Coming August 25, 2026 from Love Inspired Suspense
A missing person case…
or a deadly cover-up?
Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear.
Releases August 25, 2026
Available in paperback and eBook
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Early Reviews for Taken Without a Trace:
“This book y’all is a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end … It will keep you guessing and turning the pages … There are twists and turns that you never see coming which makes the story more interesting … I devoured this book I loved it soooooo much … It will leave your heart feeling full and satisfied. 5 stars for a job well done and for keeping my attention.”
– Lori P.
“Taken Without a Trace packs a punch from the opening scene. The action and suspense don’t stop, but remember to breathe. Author Hope Welborn knocks it out of the park with her new inspirational romantic suspense … This is definitely a 5 star book. Readers will love it.”
– Loretta E.
“If you haven’t heard of this author, you will. This author will quickly be one that needs to be on your automatic to buy list. This story starts out at a fast pace and doesn’t stop until the last page … This story kept me turning the pages late into the night. I just couldn’t put it down … If you enjoy stories about second chances and ones that will leave you shocked at the end, this book is for you.”
– Joy B.
“You’re in for a wild ride with this story! Full of nonstop action and suspense, this book kept my attention all the way through to the end! … Don’t skip on this one, it’s worth the read!”
– Debbie B.
“When a book begins, ‘He was going to die.’ you know you have to find out what happens next. This continues throughout the entire story. You have to read the next chapter, then the next, until you discover how it is going to end … Action, mystery and suspense along with a touch of romance and faith mixed in, makes this a ‘can’t put it down’ book.”
– Denise A.
“This story’s fast-paced action and suspense kick in from the beginning … The intense suspense, with danger around every corner, kept me anxiously anticipating the outcome … I love the story’s slowly developing second chance romance and appreciate the light, meaningful faith thread. This book perfectly delivers everything I want in inspirational romantic suspense, and I highly recommend it.”
– Carolyn B.
“This book was so well done! From page one I could not put it down. It was action packed with suspense around every corner. Cash and Maya were great characters but I really enjoyed all of Cash’s team. They worked well together and were a great team … This is definitely a book worth reading.”
– Kim H.
“Taken Without a Trace was such a fantastic story. I didn’t want to put it down!”
– Ethelann C.
Hope Welborn 