Welcome to the Blog Tour for Taken Without a Trace by Hope Welborn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Taken Without a Trace
Author: Hope Welborn
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Genre: Romantic 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.
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
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My Review of Taken Without A Trace
5 Stars!
Taken Without a Trace is a must-read for lovers of inspirational suspense with a bit of romance! It’s the first book that I’ve read by Hope Welborn, and I’m looking forward to reading many more. There are multiple tropes included in this gripping suspense: a cold case, second chance romance, partial amnesia, missing persons. And, all the while, the author weaves faith into the story through showing Cash’s transformation since accepting Christ as his Savior.
Cash Brenner, GBI agent, has blamed himself for a missing person’s case that went cold four years ago. When he receives an anonymous call from someone telling him that he may find a clue as to what happened to that young woman who went missing, he quickly heads to the place the caller indicated. Rather than calling for back-up, he impulsively investigates the lead on his own. Big mistake. While there, he’s chased by a Doberman and has to jump from a two-story window to escape. Needless to say, he’s dazed yet tries to drive away from the building. He doesn’t get far before he “runs-into” Maya Reid, a private investigator he once dated. As she’s coming to his aid, they’re ambushed and barely escape. As it turns out, the case Maya is working on, her missing long-lost sister, may be related to his own cold case.
Cash and Maya are such intriguing characters. Their backstories have led them to where they are today. Everything that happens in our lives influences who we become, and this is very evident with Maya especially. I’ll let you discover those things on your own! I really loved getting to know some of Cash’s fellow GBI agents and hope to read books about them in the future!
Taken Without a Trace has so many twists that I did not see coming! I love it when I’m taken on a twisty ride in a suspense book. I don’t want to spoil the plot in any way because I think it’s important for a reader to experience those unexpected or “a-ha” moments for themselves! The conclusion of the book is very satisfying, and with all of the great characters and suspenseful scenes, I think you’ll love it as much as I did!
Do you have a book that you’ve read with a twist you’ll never forget? I’d love your recommendations!
Taken Without a Trace is perfect for readers who enjoy books by Deena Alexander, Jacqueline Adam, Darlene Turner, and Mary Alford.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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About the Author
Award-winning author Hope Welborn writes spine-tingling suspense, sprinkled with romance, and saturated with faith. By day, she masquerades as a digital content marketing technology specialist, and by night, she stays up too late putting words on the page. Hope is also co-owner and design/technology manager for Spark Flash Fiction and a member of the Suspense Squad. She has two indie published works, and her next novel will release from Love Inspired Suspense in August 2026. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.
Connect with Hope by visiting hopewelborn.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Taken Without a Trace, a copy of both Hidden and Trail of Danger (also by Hope Welborn), and a $15 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 24, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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