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Chasing Amanda: A Finding Amanda Prequel Kindle Edition

by Robin Patchen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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One followed her, one protected her

When Amanda leaves her waitressing job to return to campus one night, she’s followed by first one man, then another. Behind her, the men get into a scuffle, and she runs, not quite sure what just happened.

He must make sure she’s safe

Months after 9/11, Mark is about to ship out to Afghanistan. He’s not looking for romance, but the marines have trained him to listen to his gut. And his gut screams that the pretty waitress is in danger.

The stranger in the shadows

While Amanda and Mark learn to trust one another, a monster stalks his next target. Will Mark be able to save her a second time, or will the love he thought he didn’t want be ripped from his hands by violence?

Check out Robin Patchen's other books:

Nutfield Saga:

Convenient Lies

Twisted Lies

Generous Lies

Innocent Lies

Beauty in Flight

Beauty in Hiding

Beauty in Battle

Legacy Rejected

Legacy Restored

Legacy Reclaimed

Legacy Redeemed

The Coventry Saga:

Glimmer in the Darkness

Amanda Series:

Chasing Amanda

Finding Amanda

Standalone novels:

A Package Deal

One Christmas Eve

Faith House

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010R0VVXW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JDO Publishing (June 30, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4325 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 129 pages
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Robin Patchen is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of Christian romantic suspense. She grew up in a small town in New Hampshire, the setting of her Nutfield Saga books, and then headed to Boston to earn a journalism degree. After college, working in marketing and public relations, she discovered how much she loathed the nine-to-five ball-and-chain. After relocating to the Southwest, she started writing her first novel while she homeschooled her three children. The novel was dreadful, but her passion for storytelling didn’t wane. Thankfully, as her children grew, so did her writing ability. Now that her kids are adults, she has more time to play with the lives of fictional heroes and heroines, wreaking havoc and working magic to give her characters happy endings. When she’s not writing, she’s editing or reading, proving most of her life revolves around the twenty-six letters of the alphabet.

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NanaC
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent. short story
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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I liked everything about this story. I fell right into the scenario. Disliked what was happening but grateful for outcome. Looking forward to Finding Amanda
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Lou
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent suspense romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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This author writes excellent suspense stories. This story, Findings Amanda, is darker than the prequel, Chasing Amanda. Like the books on the other series of hers that I've read, this book was well edited. I noticed maybe two possible errors. The other books had none in the whole series. It is such a pleasure to not be pulled out of a story by the 'argh' of an error. I can't believe that this was the author's first novel. It is so very well written. I'm going to read this author's whole catalog. Although I paid for the prequel, I got this book for free for signing up for the author's newsletter. I'm very happy that I paid for the prequel. The two books go together well.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Too short
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
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It was good, but far too short! It felt like half a story. I do appreciate the teaser for the next book, but there is so much in between missing. Overall pretty good though.
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Cathy Gurley
5.0 out of 5 stars Chasing Amanda
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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Great prequel to Finding Amanda. Gave a great set up and background for the novel to come. A great read!
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m_duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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Loved this book! Suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat storytelling. While it is only a novella, it really sets up the story well for the next book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Drama or Romance
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2018
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This book is appealing to the reader. With its simple text and style, one could read it quickly. The fact it has sequels in this case is positive. The author with a preview does not reveal the essence of the characters but instead places another obstacle blocking their happiness.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Kind of boring.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2015
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Kind of predictable romance. The characters seemed one dimensional. It did not seem like a Christian book to me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful prequel!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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This story is wonderful...almost like an extended prologue. It is a little short, but has the contents that make it read like a short story. It does end in a mild cliffhanger of sorts, but only because I know there is more to come. It could easily be read on it's own. I can't wait to see where their journey takes them. Highly recommend!
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Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2015
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I found it very exciting reading
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S. Whalley
4.0 out of 5 stars Short story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2023
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Everything happens very quickly.
You don’t need to read this to understand. ‘Finding Amanda’
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Wendy C
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the time to read!
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2019
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I enjoyed the suspense--something Ms. Patchen is very good at writing.
I don't normally buy novellas, but this one was worth waiting for the sequel.
Great, clean read with superb editing!
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kelina
1.0 out of 5 stars Chasing amanda not the best
Reviewed in Australia on May 18, 2016
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Terrible book storyline slow
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Sandra
3.0 out of 5 stars Short, clean, easy read with a bit of suspense.
Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2018
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This is a light, short read and in my opinion not Robin Patchen's best work, plot wise. I know it is a prequel to 'Finding Amanda' and I think once I read that one, which will be next on my list, I will appreciate the story more. Mark seemed very immature to me for someone who is preparing to go to Afghanistan to fight in the Marine Service. Reference to commitments he and his friend, Justin, made when they were eleven made me believe that they didn't advance much before that stage. Love at first sight is said to be possible, but I didn't find this story all that convincing; however, I do look forward to reading more about Mark's marine service and how he eventually finds Amanda once again. I hope he grows up a little while in the marines. Overall, well done.

I have read other stories by this author from the "Lies" series and enjoyed her writing.
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