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AN UNEXPECTED LATE NIGHT VISITOR…
A MISSING TEENAGE GIRL.
Holly’s quiet evening at the investigative agency takes a curious turn when a frantic woman shows up on the doorstep after closing with a tale about a missing prostitute.
With JGH Investigations in financial distress, and a client who can’t afford their services, Holly decides to tackle this investigation on her own time. She soon learns, however, that this missing girl isn’t just missing—she’s been taken.
Holly’s questions dredge up more danger than answers, and if she’s not careful, she might disappear just like the girl she’s trying to find, the girl some people believe is already dead.
Determined to keep Holly safe, Jordan joins the investigation, and together, they wade through a world of prostitution, wealth, and lies in search of the truth. But the truth is hard to find, when even the witnesses have secrets.
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Faith Lingerfelt –
Oh, Cross the Line! 😍
Trademarks of a great C.C. Warrens book: Thought provoking, laugh out loud humor, sweet Marx/Holly moments, and a suspenseful mystery.
This addition to the Holly Novels is a breath of fresh air! I was soooo happy to see where Holly is and how her healing process is going. All the intensity of the previous books (especially Crossed Off: Book 3) only makes Holly’s progress even sweeter. This book was more light, like Holly Jolly Christmas, and I loved every chapter!
*don’t forget to read the Seeking Justice books BEFORE this one.
Cindy’s Book Corner –
I loved being back with Holly again! Cross the Line is the fourth book in the series, and you NEED to read the first three books to have proper context. The Holly series follows a select group of individuals and is best read in order.
I had no idea there was going to be a fourth book in the series, I don’t recall the third leaving off on a cliffhanger. However, I am thrilled that this book exists (and it does leave on a minor cliffhanger, so I expect there to be a book five!!).
Holly once again finds herself in danger through no fault of her own. She handles it like she does everything else, immediately jumping in with no thought of the consequences to herself. While she may be impulsive, she is not stupid and is determined to help Hope find her friend. Even in the midst of danger, Holly’s spunk and determination shine through. While this could be a heavy read, Holly’s mischievous spirit lightens things up.
This is one of my favorite series and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys suspense with little to no romance in their novels. While this is Christian fiction, it is not preachy or intense. Holly mentions her faith a bit, and it talks of her praying, but again, it is not in your face.
Thank you to C. C. Warrens for providing an e-copy of this book. I am not required to provide a favorable review, but I am happy to do so. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Karen G. –
Thank you for showing you care!
Thank you so much for sending my order out quickly and carefully! I also truly loved the surprises you included! I will definitely order directly from you again!
Kimbra G. –
One of the best Christian suspense authors ever!
Maggie K. –
Another great story from the Holly universe!
I pre-ordered Cross the Line since I am addicted to this series. It showed up in my mailbox well before the release date in excellent condition. I always order directly from C.C. so I can get a signed copy. This is my favorite book series and Cross the Line was another great installment!
Debbie L. –
Holly’s Back!
It felt so good to be back with Holly, Jordan, Marx and the rest of the gang. I truly didn’t know how much I missed them until I started this novel. Then it felt like I was home again with my favorite characters!
Holly is a trouble magnet with the largest heart I know! And because of that, she keeps Jordan, Marx and Sam constantly in high anxiety. This story started out like a homecoming for me and then got so interesting and intense that I had a hard time putting it down.
I highly recommend this novel. It deals with tough subjects of human trafficking, prostitutes and abuse, but the author deals with it with such compassion. This is a clean novel, no bad language, of course with the subject matter—sex is involved but nothing explicit. A mild Christian message because some of the characters are Christians and they live what they believe.
Read the whole series. This is basically a stand-alone, but so much is mentioned of previous events and back-story, you really need to read the others to get the full appreciation of the characters. You won’t regret one word of all these novels. I’ve read all of them twice with the exception of this one that just came out, but I’m sure I’ll read it again.
Laura H. –
You will want to read all her books multiple times.
Every item I receive by ordering straight from her comes quickly, in excellent condition, in a padded envelope that is pretty!
All of her books are extremely well written with up all night stories that are highly addictive. I have read all of her books but one multiple times and I am working my way through Firefly Diaries again now. C.C. Warrens is my favorite author. She understands trauma and deals with it beautifully with a great, witty sense of humor along the way.
BJS –
After finishing this one, you’ll be looking for the next right away!
C.C. Warrens has become one of my favorite writers! Cross The Line continued to wrap me in and want to read it all in one sitting! She covers some tough subjects, but intersperses enough personality, happy surprises, laughter, etc to remember life is sometimes like that. It’s so encouraging to watch her faith play out in the things she goes through! You will not be disappointed! But…my suggestion, start at the beginning (there’s a list of the suggested reading order on the top of the page).
R –
Favorite in this series!
This may be my favorite Holly novel so far. Holly is stronger, healthier, and continuing to grow in so many ways. The mystery of this story kept me trying to figure out what was going on and I couldn’t put it down! The last few chapters were so intense and exciting! Also, just a note, you’ll want to read it after the Seeking Justice series.
Erin L. –
Another great Holly novel!
Another excellent novel by C.C. Warrens! While technically the 4th in the Holly Novels series, this book does come after the events of the Seeking Justice series. Because there are a lot of spoilers from prior books included in this one, I definitely recommend reading the other Holly Novels and Seeking Justice novels before reading this one, even though the story in this one could potentially stand on its own.
Now that Holly is “safe” from the threats that had been tracking in the prior novels, she works with Jordan in his private investigation firm as well as doing freelance photography, which is how she was making ends meet at the beginning of the series. When Holly is at the PI office after hours working on photos and a knock comes at the door, she finds someone on the other side of the door that she knows needs her help. In true Holly fashion, she makes a few poor decisions in the guise of not wanting to bother anyone for help and finds herself in some sticky situations. This book was not as intense as the others in the Holly series, though it did still have some tense moments, but it still full of mystery, action, and of course humor and relationships. Fans of the series will be glad to see at least one relationship resolution in this book with promises of more on the horizon. I loved the growing dynamic between Holly and Marx, Holly and Jace, Holly and Jordan and it was good to see her healing from her past circumstances. This book also had a solid faith thread as Holly continues to love others because of Jesus. One of the things I love about these books is that Holly is a broken person and she loves other broken people and doesn’t try to be perfect before coming to Jesus, but allows Him to love her in her brokenness. I think that’s what makes her so appealing a character. That and her leaning towards mischievousness and her proclivity for sweets and not recognizing her own height deficiency. While I picked up these novels because I really enjoy a good suspense novel, it’s not just the storyline, but the characters that keep me coming back time and again for more. Holly worms her way into your heart – just like she did Marx, Jace, Jordan and Sam – and you can’t help but want to see more of what’s going on in her world. I would recommend this book and series to fans of suspense novels and novels with great character development.
Special thanks to the author for an advance e-copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.
Erin L. –
Another excellent novel by C.C. Warrens! While technically the 4th in the Holly Novels series, this book does come after the events of the Seeking Justice series. Because there are a lot of spoilers from prior books included in this one, I definitely recommend reading the other Holly Novels and Seeking Justice novels before reading this one, even though the story in this one could potentially stand on its own.
Now that Holly is “safe” from the threats that had been tracking in the prior novels, she works with Jordan in his private investigation firm as well as doing freelance photography, which is how she was making ends meet at the beginning of the series. When Holly is at the PI office after hours working on photos and a knock comes at the door, she finds someone on the other side of the door that she knows needs her help. In true Holly fashion, she makes a few poor decisions in the guise of not wanting to bother anyone for help and finds herself in some sticky situations. This book was not as intense as the others in the Holly series, though it did still have some tense moments, but it still full of mystery, action, and of course humor and relationships. Fans of the series will be glad to see at least one relationship resolution in this book with promises of more on the horizon. I loved the growing dynamic between Holly and Marx, Holly and Jace, Holly and Jordan and it was good to see her healing from her past circumstances. This book also had a solid faith thread as Holly continues to love others because of Jesus. One of the things I love about these books is that Holly is a broken person and she loves other broken people and doesn’t try to be perfect before coming to Jesus, but allows Him to love her in her brokenness. I think that’s what makes her so appealing a character. That and her leaning towards mischievousness and her proclivity for sweets and not recognizing her own height deficiency. While I picked up these novels because I really enjoy a good suspense novel, it’s not just the storyline, but the characters that keep me coming back time and again for more. Holly worms her way into your heart – just like she did Marx, Jace, Jordan and Sam – and you can’t help but want to see more of what’s going on in her world. I would recommend this book and series to fans of suspense novels and novels with great character development.
Jennifer Hagiu –
Absolutely loved this book. If you haven’t read the rest if the Holly Books I would recommend it before you read this one. It will give you a better picture of just how far Holly has grown.
I am so glad we got to catch up in all our favorite characters in this book. Some characters I wish we spent more time with but this book is more about Holly coming out of her cocoon. Of course while she is building her courage it also lands her in some bad spots. I love watching her heal while helping others find their way too. The guys have to learn to let Holly find her own way but make sure she knows they are always there too. As always it is fun to anticipate their reactions when they find what new trouble Holly manages to find.
If I could I would give all of these books 10 stars. Looking forward to the next Holly adventure.