Impossible to Walk Away

Severed Ties

Series: Dauntless Defenders, Book 3

Written by Taylor S. Newport

Published by Whitewater River Publishing

Release Date: 01.22.26

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

5 Stars!

Severed Ties is all risk, rawness, and racing heartbeats! It was read with breathless attention, unable to look away from the wreckage or the hope.

The danger never lets up. The action is relentless. The suspense is immersive. The writing is so vivid it’s like watching the story unfold on the big screen. Tyler and Alex are hurting, searching souls, carrying old wounds and unfinished stories that echo through every moment. Each chapter feels like a high-stakes mission where loyalty, sacrifice, and the ache for redemption collide.

Tyler’s guarded heart, Alex’s fierce determination … their struggles feel as real as their courage. There’s a hunger for healing that runs underneath all the danger. Here, love is never safe or simple; it’s a choice that demands everything including risks, pain, and loss.

The story stirred the Gospel truth so deeply that I longed for more clarity. Those who know Jesus will understand the hints, but for readers still searching or unfamiliar with these truths, the message did not always fully come into focus. Reading through the lens of faith, I felt moments where clear details about salvation could have been shared, planting seeds with eternal impact. I carry that longing with me, because redemption, transformation, and the hope found in Jesus Christ belong in this fantastic, gripping story.

This is my first read by this very talented author. Even though this is book three in a series, I was never lost. The story stands on its own with heart-pounding suspense, intense action, and unforgettable characters. But you better believe I want to go back for books one and two to keep the adrenaline pumping and my heart racing, because her writing is just that good!

I finished all 570 pages in under three days, proof of just how impossible it was to set this book aside. The suspense, emotional depth, and cinematic detail make it stand out, and it is extremely memorable!

If you’ve ever wished a suspense novel could feel this immersive, cinematic, raw, impossible to walk away from … these pages are for you!

I received a digital ARC from the author. I am not required to write a positive review or to provide one for compensation. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. My review focuses on the writing, story content, and Christian faith content, ensuring transparency and reliability.