Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Puzzle Within by Gina Holder, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About The Book
Title: The Puzzle Within
Series: The Game Masters #1
Author: Gina Holder
Publisher: Scrivenings Press LLC
Release Date: June 3, 2025
Genre: Romantic Suspense
FBI agent Arizona Powers is haunted by nightmares—fragments of a childhood kidnapping no one believes ever happened. Still recovering from a nervous breakdown, she accepts a protection assignment for Bridgette Van Sloan, the strong-willed teenage daughter of a U.S. ambassador who’s been receiving threats signed: Enigma.
Nick Trueheart, a former escape artist known as “Nick of Time” turned diplomatic risk analyst, is grieving the loss of his beloved wife—and obsessed with finding her killer. When assigned to Bridgette’s security detail, his biggest concern isn’t the threats—it’s the unstable agent with a vendetta against kidnappers.
When Bridgette disappears from an escape room, Nick and Arizona become entangled in a high-stakes puzzlehunt and a race against time. They must confront their own failures and unravel the secrets hidden within themselves to rescue Bridgette … and survive a madman’s twisted game. Because one thing becomes clear: Enigma’s real target is much bigger — and far more personal.
Excerpt
A buzzing sounded in the distance, and Ari swiveled toward the noise. A speed boat sliced across the surface of the lake.
Toward the island.
Toward them.
As it neared, Ari made out the figures of two people, burrowed in heavy winter jackets and stocking caps. The passenger held something against their shoulder. A rifle.
A sharp crack echoed off the mountains.
“Get down,” Ari shouted and covered her head. She dropped to the ground, slamming her knees into the solid stone surface, wincing against the pain that shot through the bones.
Two more rounds rang out, then the hum of the motorboat faded, and silence prevailed once again.
Ari moved her arms and raised her head, but the shooters had disappeared. She twisted her neck to evaluate Nick’s condition, finding him prostrate beside her, arms over his head.
She rose to her knees and called his name. When he didn’t respond, her hand found his shoulder. Blood seeped from a gash just above his right ear.
Oh, dear God. He’s been shot!
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About The Author
Gina Holder is a hybrid author and stay-at-home mom. She’s had an infatuation with books for as long as she can remember. She loves sharing uplifting messages from God’s Word and introducing readers to new and new-to-them authors on her blog. When she’s not writing, Gina enjoys playing the piano, cooking, reading, watching Hallmark mysteries, and solving “escape room” puzzles. She loves growing in her craft as an author. She published her debut novel in 2017. Gina lives in Wyoming with her husband and daughter.
Connect with Gina by visiting storiesbygina.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, a signed paperback copy of The Puzzle Within, and a pair of wooden jigsaw puzzle earrings!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 10, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 17, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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I liked the excerpt.
I like the excerpt.
Sounds interesting.
Marion
thank you for sharing about The Puzzle Within today – I think you would enjoy this one! 🙂
I love the cover.
I love romantic suspense books!
Im looking forward to checking this book out. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great read.