I’ve written about Gist’s great Christian historical romance before, but now, working with crime novelist J. Mark Bertrand, she has branched out with a contemporary suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Rylee Monroe supports herself and her grandmother by walking dogs in Charleston. She loves the animals and the families she works for, but becomes concerned for her safety when a series of local robberies seems to have some connection to her. Logan Woods is a reporter covering the robberies for the local newspaper. He and Rylee team up to try to figure out what the connection is.

Beguiled displays Gist’s expertise with Christian romance mixed with Bertrand’s flair for the mystery to create a satisfying read.