Review: Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills – with Giveaway

About the Book, Canyon of Deceit

Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
Pages: 338
Publication Date: September 9, 2025
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A child. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time.

When survival expert Therese Palmer is called to find a kidnapped girl, she quickly realizes the truth is more dangerous than she imagined. Enlisting the help of Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, they track the girl’s last known location deep in the Guadalupe Mountains—where every clue leads to more deception. As Russian organized crime and a deadly assassination plot come to light, Therese and Blane must fight against ruthless enemies and their growing attraction. Will they find the girl before time runs out, or will she become a pawn in a much bigger game?

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About the Author, DiAnn Mills

Award-winning author DiAnn Mills is known for her gripping romantic suspense novels where readers can Expect An Adventure. With multiple Christy Awards and numerous bestsellers, her stories captivate readers with their depth and intensity. A passionate storyteller and dedicated mentor, DiAnn is also a coffee connoisseur and proud grandmother living in Houston, Texas.

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My Thoughts

Set against the rugged beauty of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Canyon of Deceit is a fast-paced romantic suspense novel that blends danger, faith, and second chances. When wilderness survival expert Therese Palmer’s former colleague calls for help finding his missing daughter, she can’t refuse—even though he insists on keeping the police out of it. Knowing she can’t go alone, Therese turns to Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, whose specialized training (and growing affection for her) make him the perfect partner in a desperate search.

What follows is a tense race against time, with nature itself adding to the dangers they face. Mills’s trademark blend of action and heart shines here: kidnappings, organized crime, and hidden agendas unfold alongside Therese’s struggle with past guilt and Blane’s quiet persistence. I especially appreciated the alternating perspectives, which made the suspense feel immediate and layered.

Two lines in particular stuck with me: “My straw-thin hold on God got me into trouble once, and I refused to bridle that horse again,” and, “Tragedies don’t define us unless we give them permission.” Even as a reader who doesn’t strongly identify as Christian, I found those words resonant and authentic rather than heavy-handed.

Plenty of action, believable characters, and a setting I’m eager to experience beyond the page kept me turning pages late into the night. Fans of clean romantic suspense won’t want to miss this one.

Goes well with: mesquite-grilled steak with roasted peppers.

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