Trembling Fear, Longing Heart

Abducted in the Woods Series: Forest Ranger Rescuers, Book 2

Written by Kerry Johnson

Published by Love Inspired Harlequin

Release Date: 10.28.25

Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

5 Stars!

There is an ache running through this story… the kind that settles deep in the chest when a child is torn from the arms meant to protect him. The sorrow felt quiet and piercing — the kind of ache a parent carries when a child is suddenly out of reach, and all you can do is lean into the Lord’s nearness. That sorrow shaped every chapter, every whispered hope, every trembling step through the woods.

Sarah’s strength touched me. Even with fear threading through every breath, she kept going… steady and unwavering, guided by a mother’s love. The woods pressed close around her, filled with unanswered questions and the ache of a child she could not reach.

Tucker’s heart carried a tenderness I didn’t expect. His quiet repentance, his careful words, the way he prayed for Liam with trembling sincerity — it all felt honest and deeply human. There was something beautiful in the way he stepped into danger with a heart leaning on God, trusting Him to lead through every shadowed place.

The danger was sharp and close, the secrets painful, the losses real. Yet even in the intensity, the story held a thread of hope. The Lord does not overlook His children… not in the darkest night, not in the deepest woods, not in the moments when fear tries to silence faith.

This story is for readers who understand the ache that settles deep when someone you love is out of reach… the kind of ache that brings you to prayer and keeps you close to the Lord as you wait for His steadying hand.

I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.