Delayed Justice
By Cara Putman
About the Book:
Genre: Legal Romantic Suspense
Release date: October 15, 2018
She had long given up the desire to be loved. Now she only needed to be heard. 
Jaime Nichols went to law school to find the voice she never had as a child, and her determination to protect girls and women in the path of harm drives her in ways both spoken and unspoken. As Jamie, now a criminal defense attorney, prepares to press charges against someone who wronged her long ago, she must face not only her demons but also the unimaginable forces that protect the powerful man who tore her childhood apart.
Chandler Bolton, a retired veteran, is tasked with helping a young victim who must testify in court—and along with his therapy dog, Aslan, he’s up for the task. When he first meets Jaime, all brains, beauty, and brashness, he can’t help but be intrigued. As Chandler works to break through the wall Jaime has built around herself, the two of them discover that they may have more to offer one another than they ever could have guessed—and that together, they may be able to help this endangered child.
This thrilling installment of the Hidden Justice series explores the healing power of resolution and the weight of words given voice. And as Jaime pursues delayed justice of her own, she unearths eternal truths that will change the course of her life.
My Thoughts:
Cara Putman has quickly become one of my "must read" authors!! Her outstanding talent in dealing with delicate subjects while developing her plot is to be applauded. I loved the previous two books in her "Hidden Justice" series but this book is the BEST yet!!
A couple of very tough subjects are addressed, that of child molestation and PTSD . These have occurred for many many years and are very present in today's society, thus tend to appeal to the interest of most of us . The effects on the victims are tragic and long lasting, as the author describes in her tale, doing so in an understanding, respectful manner.
The main characters are so vividly and realistically described that one becomes immediately involved in their lives. As I read, I felt every hurt, fear and the extreme feeling of the presence of evil in their lives, something that all had to deal with. The desire to deal with the past and move on to a positive future came through loud and clear. The strength that one has to possess to come forth with hidden facts is unbelievable.
The plot kept me on the edge of my seat! There were unexpected twists and turns from beginning to end of this book. I simply could not put it down once I had started to read. Danger, action and suspense were all present, with a romance thrown in to add to appeal to the reader.
This book will appeal to a wide variety of readers, those who are interested in society's evils, the justice system, the rights of a victim and to those who just enjoy a great book!!
Five stars awarded to this deserving novel!!
This book was received as a gift. The thoughts and opinions expressed are honest and my own.
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About the Author
Since the time she could read Nancy Drew, Cara has
wanted to write mysteries. In 2005 she attended a book signing at her local Christian bookstore. The rest, as they say, was history. There she met a fellow Indiana writer Colleen Coble. With prompting from her husband, Cara shared her dream with Colleen. Since those infamous words, Cara’s been writing award-winning books. She is currently working on book 30 and 31.
Cara Putman is an active member of ACFW, and currently serves on its Executive Board. She has also been the Indiana ACFW chapter president and served as the Area Coordinator for Indiana.
Cara is also an attorney, lecturer at a Big Ten university, active in women’s ministry, and all around crazy woman. Crazy about God, her husband and her kids that is. She graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Go Huskers!) and George Mason Law School, and Krannert School of Management. You can learn more about Cara at www.caraputman.com
Guest Post from Cara
Delayed Justice was a hard story to write.
I’d known from Beyond Justice that Jaime had a hard story, but I wasn’t sure exactly what it was. She tried to hide from her past. She tried hard, but in the end it slowly spilled out. A young girl wounded deeply by someone who should protect her. And now as a professional young woman, Jaime is still fighting the shadows.
She believes she’s okay, or as okay as she’ll ever be.
Instead, she has to learn that there’s so much more waiting for her. Freedom from the chains of a past she didn’t choose. A love that will never end. And a God who has always loved her even when she questions His existence because of her past.
I think we’ve all lived that. There’s a place in our hearts that seems beyond His reach. For some of us, it’s a barrier to knowing Him. To others of us, it makes us question what we thought we knew about God. And for others of us, it presses us deeply into Him. Jaime’s book, Delayed Justice, explores this space. The space where some days we scream at the heavens Where are you, God? And the days we just curl into ourselves because life is too hard.
And in that space of shadow and light, God ultimately shines brightest. This is a truth that is slowly revealed through friends and The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe.
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Cara is giving away a grand prize package that includes a Courage Dear Heart bracelet, a The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe print, a copy of Delayed Justice, and a box of Turkish Delight!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d5c4/delayed-justice-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you so much for your review! And thanks for reading my books. I love that you caught the heart of this novel.
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