Restored Hearts

Broken Silence

Written by Annslee Urban

Published by Love Inspired Suspense   Harlequin

Release Date: 10.10.23

Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

4 Stars!

There is a tender gravity woven through Broken Silence, a quiet ache that rises from the wounds Amber has carried. Every chapter felt like stepping into the places where the past presses the heart, where old pain whispers its own version of truth until the Lord’s presence steadies it again. The writing held that beautiful tension between danger and redemption… perfectly paced and richly drawn.

Amber’s journey through fear and faith was beautifully crafted. Her strength, her fear, her desire to help other women heal, each of these threads created a portrait of a woman longing for freedom while still learning how to trust that God restores the places pain, shame, and regret once claimed. When she stood before the audience to share her story, my heart stilled at these words: “The audience rose, giving Amber a standing ovation at the completion of her speech. She remembered a time when talking about the past would have been impossible. God’s grace was incredible.” That line revealed the story’s true center… grace finding its way into the quiet places, healing what pain tried to destroy and dismantling the enemy’s weapons of shame, fear, guilt, and silence.

And Patrick… what a beautifully steady presence. His faith, imperfect yet growing, gave this story warmth and sincerity that made every interaction with Amber honest and human. I loved the moment he said, “God put you back in my life, Amber.” It carried weight, purpose, and such a gentle assurance of God’s sovereignty in their reunion.

The suspense moved with clarity and urgency, but the deeper strength of this book rests in the way trust, forgiveness, and love unfold in layers shaped by God’s powerful hand. I felt as if I walked each step beside them… in the fear, in the unraveling truth, and in the quiet places where the Lord drew near and healed what two hearts believed would never be whole again.

This one is a gift for readers who treasure Christian romantic suspense filled with faith, heart, and the steady hope of redemption and restoration.