On the island of Kauai, Monica Pierce cares for a young woman with amnesia when she stumbles out of the Hanalei Mountains. Monica calls her twin brother, Cameron, an insurance investigator who lives on the mainland, to help. At first, Cameron doubts the woman's sincerity. As glimpses of the victim's past resurfaces, she becomes obsessed with finding an unknown person she believes had been with her on the disastrous journey. When they locate the man and learn Gentry Fox's identity, Cameron feels guilty for not believing her. Gentry, a movie star trying to escape false accusations about indiscretions, had come to Hawaii with her uncle. Now she faults herself for him being seriously ill. Unpleasant news reports and threats on Gentry's life cause Cameron to become her protector. Though both try to avoid the attraction they develop, their close encounter leads to a challenging relationship. Characters who leaped off the pages kept me reading until late at night. As always, Ms. Heitzmann has succeeded in creating a marvelous drama packed with excitement." --
Rendezvous
"Not your typical 'amnesia' synopsis, Freefall is a fresh addition to the Inspirational Suspense genre. Packed full of high drama, mystery and riveting suspense, Freefall drew me in from the first paragraph. A varied and well developed cast of characters add impact to this story, from the very faithful and kind to the truly villainous, all were fully dimensional and believable. The romance between Kai and Gentry was realistic and emotional, built through adversity, friendship, and hardship.
"The vividly drawn backdrop of the Hawaiian landscape and people captured my attention and held on to it throughout. The mystery surrounding Jade/Gentry and her 'accident' was an undercurrent that kept me turning pages and guessing until the end. Not predictable, Freefall is a fast paced suspense full of romance and emotion that will have this reader adding Kristen Heitzmann to my 'Watch-For' list." --romancedesigns.com
"A wildly adventurous page turner...Heitzmann deftly gives Freefall's story and characters credibility through her capacity for incorporating spiritual issues without being preachy." --Christian Music Planet
"Amnesia after a fall down a waterfall in Kauai, Hawaii, plunges the main character into the lives and culture of the Hawaiians that help her. As she struggles to regain her memory, an investigator helps her search for the 'companion' that her glimpses of memory make her believe was with her when she fell. Her story and that of the companion give birth to mystery and suspense and the deep spiritual beliefs of native Hawaiians. The storyline sweeps you in like the waves of the Pacific and you become involved not only in the plot but the rich culture of Hawaii. You won't want to put this one down. Aloha!" --Peggy Thomson, 1340mag.com
"The reality of the characters throughout Freefall adds an element of closeness, a bond with the readers. The bond allows readers to view Cameron, Gentry, Monica, and all of the other characters as personal friends--not as fictional people only existing on paper. Heitzmann uses flaws and setbacks that we are all familiar with in our own lives to help us relate to the characters' lives. They have broken hearts, broken families, and even broken bodies. The characters experience and overcome real issues, through which they encourage others to do the same.
"Kristen Heitzmann will engage your heart, mind, and spirit with this well-written novel. A blend of drama, mystery, romance, and humor, Freefall satisfies the yearnings of many different types of readers. Whether folks read avidly or infrequently, for education or entertainment, all will be swept away by this incredible book." --Heather Nash, Christian Book Previews.com
"Heitzmann wields a poignant story replete with suspense, drama, betrayal and romance. Stunning in-depth characterization is the cornerstone of this story.... What brilliantly shines through is the power of redemption and God's irrevocable call over the lives of his children despite destructive forces." --Jennifer Reyes, Romantic Times
"This is an intriguing mystery by Kristen Heitzmann, who has a gift for romantic suspense.... The development of a relationship between Cameron and Jade is believable and heartwarming. The Hawaiian setting is fantastic. The descriptions of the land, the people, and the food make you feel you are experiencing the tropical paradise firsthand....
...there is enough action and adventure to keep the reader engaged throughout the story, while the spiritual element of the plot is well-integrated and not obtrusive. The characters' spiritual journeys are superbly handled. Overall, Freefall is thrilling romantic suspense that fans of Kristen Heitzmann and mystery novels should be sure to read." --Melissa Parcel, bookloons.com
"Written by Christy-award winning author Heitzmann, Freefall has all the elements of a Hollywood movie: suspense, danger, an exotic locale, a dramatic rescue and romance.
While hiking on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, a woman plunges over a waterfall but miraculously survives. Having lost her memory, she stumbles into the backyard of Monica Pierce, who calls on her brother Cameron to investigate. Suspecting foul play, especially after the woman is revealed to be famous actress Gentry Fox, Cameron becomes her protector from the press--and from the mysterious enemies who want to harm her.
Heitzmann's exploration of Christian themes, including trust in God and forgiveness, through her unforgettable characters feels natural and not preachy. Already a best-selling author, she should garner many new fans with Freefall." --Christian Retailing
"Kristen Heitzmann does a good job with the age-old concept of antagonistic people eventually falling for each other. She manages not to fall into most of the cliches that dot such stories, while keeping things moving with the surrounding story.
As is usual for her stories, the characters are fully developed and engaging to read about. There's a reason why Heitzmann's books are usually on the best seller lists. Recommended." --Tim Frankovich, christianfictionreview.com
"If you like romance with an edge, you'll love Freefall. With beautiful Kauai as its backdrop and beautiful Gentry Fox as its star -- almost literally, as she's a rising movie star -- the action involves love, betrayal, attempted murder, a child-molestation scandal, at least two kidnappings, ransom demands, a handsome hero and, of course, dramatic final revelations....will touch both your heart and your mind...overall, well worth a read." --Honolulu Star-Bulletin
"Set on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, Freefall lacks nothing in the way of large-scale action, intense plot twists, and a healthy dose of romance. Throughout this spellbinding novel, the same myriad questions that plague Jade keep the reader turning pages.... As each question is answered, another takes its places, leaving the reader hanging to the last page.... Every character is a complex creation that interacts well with the others creating drama and emotional turmoil that is all too real." --April Gardner, titletrakk.com
