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Team Hope #3
Expect the Sunrise
Book three in the compelling Team Hope series by Susan May Warren, the name to watch in romantic suspense. Alaskan bush pilot Andee MacLeod has spent her life searching for the one thing that can stop her running—a family. Now Andee has one last flight to make before she heads down to the Lower 48 for the winter. But she has no idea one of her passengers is a terrorist. And another passenger is FBI agent Stirling “Mac” McRae. Mac and Andee are about to discover what it means to put their hope in eternity and God's plans, even in the darkest moments.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 6, 2006
About the author
Susan May Warren
162 books3,281 followersI can't help be amazed at the gifts God has delighted me with - a wonderful husband, four amazing children, and the opportunity to write for Him.
I've been writing as long as I can remember - I won my first book writing contest in first grade! Over the years, writing has become, for me, a way to praise God and see Him at work in my life.
Although I have a degree in Mass Communications from the University of MN, my real writing experience started when I penned the The Warren Report - a bi-monthly newsletter that detailed our ministry highlights.
Living in Russia meant I never lacked for great material - and those experiences naturally spilled out first into devotionals and magazine articles and finally into my first published story, "Measure of a Man," in the Tyndale/HeartQuest, Chance Encounters of the Heart anthology.
Susan and husbandI grew up in Wayzata, a suburb of Minneapolis, and became an avid camper from an early age. My favorite fir-lined spot is the north shore of Minnesota - it's where I met my husband, honeymooned and dreamed of living. The north woods easily became the foundation for my first series, The Deep Haven series.based on a little tourist town along the shores of Lake Superior. I have to admit - I'm terribly jealous of Mona, the heroine of my first full-length book, Happily Ever After, a Christy Award Finalist published in 2004 with Tyndale/Heartquest.
Our family moved home from the mission field in June 2004 -- and now we live in the beautiful town I'd always dreamed of! God has amazed me anew with His provision, and blessings -- and allowed me a season when I can write full time for Him.
I 'm delighted you've stopped in to visit. My hope is that you'll be blessed and encouraged by soul-stirring stories of regular people interacting with a God who loves them.
I'd love to hear from you! I love getting mail, especially from readers and I welcome your questions and comments. Write to me at [email protected]. And, if you're interested, sign up for my newsletter, a quarterly sneak peek into upcoming releases and projects. Thank you for your interest and support.
God Bless and Happy Reading!
In His Grip,
Susan May Warren
I've been writing as long as I can remember - I won my first book writing contest in first grade! Over the years, writing has become, for me, a way to praise God and see Him at work in my life.
Although I have a degree in Mass Communications from the University of MN, my real writing experience started when I penned the The Warren Report - a bi-monthly newsletter that detailed our ministry highlights.
Living in Russia meant I never lacked for great material - and those experiences naturally spilled out first into devotionals and magazine articles and finally into my first published story, "Measure of a Man," in the Tyndale/HeartQuest, Chance Encounters of the Heart anthology.
Susan and husbandI grew up in Wayzata, a suburb of Minneapolis, and became an avid camper from an early age. My favorite fir-lined spot is the north shore of Minnesota - it's where I met my husband, honeymooned and dreamed of living. The north woods easily became the foundation for my first series, The Deep Haven series.based on a little tourist town along the shores of Lake Superior. I have to admit - I'm terribly jealous of Mona, the heroine of my first full-length book, Happily Ever After, a Christy Award Finalist published in 2004 with Tyndale/Heartquest.
Our family moved home from the mission field in June 2004 -- and now we live in the beautiful town I'd always dreamed of! God has amazed me anew with His provision, and blessings -- and allowed me a season when I can write full time for Him.
I 'm delighted you've stopped in to visit. My hope is that you'll be blessed and encouraged by soul-stirring stories of regular people interacting with a God who loves them.
I'd love to hear from you! I love getting mail, especially from readers and I welcome your questions and comments. Write to me at [email protected]. And, if you're interested, sign up for my newsletter, a quarterly sneak peek into upcoming releases and projects. Thank you for your interest and support.
God Bless and Happy Reading!
In His Grip,
Susan May Warren
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June 11, 2020
Very good ending to the Team Hope collection.
In this story two minor characters in the search and rescue team from North Carolina are featured:
Andee and Sarah. Andee is a medic/pilot and Sarah is her best friend from New York.
While chartering a small group of people to another location in Alaska, Andee's plane is hit by lightening as they are ascending through storm clouds. They crash, but everyone survives. Andee's best friend is seriously hurt. To find medical attention the whole group needs to assist. But in September's colder weather, and limited supplies, hiking several days was going to be rough going.
Meanwhile, one of her passengers is an FBI agent who is generally on the lookout for domestic terrorists in Alaska because the pipeline is always a target. He sees terrorists in nearly everyone, especially Andee. Was there a terrorist on board, and if so, which one?
This was a great story, once again the gospel was clearly shared and well received. I just love the way this author integrates faith within her stories so easily and non-eye-rolly.
I will definitely be looking for more of Susan May Warren, also paying attention to which publisher she's using for her books.
In this story two minor characters in the search and rescue team from North Carolina are featured:
Andee and Sarah. Andee is a medic/pilot and Sarah is her best friend from New York.
While chartering a small group of people to another location in Alaska, Andee's plane is hit by lightening as they are ascending through storm clouds. They crash, but everyone survives. Andee's best friend is seriously hurt. To find medical attention the whole group needs to assist. But in September's colder weather, and limited supplies, hiking several days was going to be rough going.
Meanwhile, one of her passengers is an FBI agent who is generally on the lookout for domestic terrorists in Alaska because the pipeline is always a target. He sees terrorists in nearly everyone, especially Andee. Was there a terrorist on board, and if so, which one?
This was a great story, once again the gospel was clearly shared and well received. I just love the way this author integrates faith within her stories so easily and non-eye-rolly.
I will definitely be looking for more of Susan May Warren, also paying attention to which publisher she's using for her books.
November 1, 2015
Rating 3.5
This for me was more an adventure than a suspense, but I enjoyed the adventure/mystery side of the story. The plane Andee is piloting crashes somewhere in Alaska, and to make matters worst, there is a possible terrorist among the survivors. The story of them fighting for survival was intriguing and then the side plot with Andee's father added to the adventure.
The reason for 3.5 stars is due to the romance side. Andee and Mac met for the first time at the airport and when the plane went down, there was some strive between them, mainly due to Mac's mistrust about everyone's innocence and paranoia about the terrorist. Then within 3 days they fall in love and love each other and and...not a fan of insta-love.
Also, for some reason I missed Sarah's story and how she and Hank became a couple. Book 2 she still was wary about him, book 3 which was mentioned to be a few weeks after the wedding in the end of book 2, they were a couple. Also would have liked a story about Connor.
The revelation of who the terrorist is was a bit surprising. There was a few suspects and Mac's paranoia about each survivor added to me not 100% knowing who the culprit was.
All in all enjoyed the series, however it was more of an adventure series than suspense.
This for me was more an adventure than a suspense, but I enjoyed the adventure/mystery side of the story. The plane Andee is piloting crashes somewhere in Alaska, and to make matters worst, there is a possible terrorist among the survivors. The story of them fighting for survival was intriguing and then the side plot with Andee's father added to the adventure.
The reason for 3.5 stars is due to the romance side. Andee and Mac met for the first time at the airport and when the plane went down, there was some strive between them, mainly due to Mac's mistrust about everyone's innocence and paranoia about the terrorist. Then within 3 days they fall in love and love each other and and...not a fan of insta-love.
Also, for some reason I missed Sarah's story and how she and Hank became a couple. Book 2 she still was wary about him, book 3 which was mentioned to be a few weeks after the wedding in the end of book 2, they were a couple. Also would have liked a story about Connor.
The revelation of who the terrorist is was a bit surprising. There was a few suspects and Mac's paranoia about each survivor added to me not 100% knowing who the culprit was.
All in all enjoyed the series, however it was more of an adventure series than suspense.
January 2, 2022
Meh. The medical inaccuracies . . . 😩 Also the characters were kinda dumb and the story was just really boring?
February 6, 2009
Expect the Sunrise is the third book in Susan May Warren's romantic suspense Team Hope series, released by Tyndale. With this novel, SMW has crafted a superb suspense story that grabs your attention from the first page and refuses to let go. Mac is an FBI agent, consumed with guilt over his brother's death in a terrorist chase gone wrong and anger at the pilot that refused to land to help them. Unbeknownst to Mac, Andee (aka "Emma") is the pilot that was forced to make that difficult call. She is drowning in the guilt of past choices that have negatively defined her life and self-image. Mac and Andee meet at a crossroads in their lives. They each face a choice: to continue to let the turmoil cause by past decisions to dictate their futures, or to relinquish control of their lives and their pasts and strive to face each new day in the light of God's grace.
In addition to spinning a powerful story of characters finding peace and coming to terms with their pasts, Warren's tale is also very timely. Mac's brother is killed by a terrorist attempting to blow up the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and disrupt the US supply of oil. It seems like a day doesn't go by that some question of oil prices and supply issues aren't being discussed in the news. Warren brings readers face-to-face with the threat of a TAPS disruption and its ramifications on the US oil supply, and drives home the sacrifices made by real individuals who put their lives on the line every day since they answered the call to protect their country.
I have to say that SMW gets better and better with every novel. She has more than given Dee Henderson a run for the title of "Queen of Romantic Suspense" in the Christian fiction genre -- in many ways I believe SMW streaks past Dee in simply the quality of her writing. Susan writes absolutely beautiful romances, enthralling suspense stories, and weaves them together with just the right touch of faith and grace. She is an author to watch and trust me, once you read one of her books you'll be addicted for life!
In addition to spinning a powerful story of characters finding peace and coming to terms with their pasts, Warren's tale is also very timely. Mac's brother is killed by a terrorist attempting to blow up the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and disrupt the US supply of oil. It seems like a day doesn't go by that some question of oil prices and supply issues aren't being discussed in the news. Warren brings readers face-to-face with the threat of a TAPS disruption and its ramifications on the US oil supply, and drives home the sacrifices made by real individuals who put their lives on the line every day since they answered the call to protect their country.
I have to say that SMW gets better and better with every novel. She has more than given Dee Henderson a run for the title of "Queen of Romantic Suspense" in the Christian fiction genre -- in many ways I believe SMW streaks past Dee in simply the quality of her writing. Susan writes absolutely beautiful romances, enthralling suspense stories, and weaves them together with just the right touch of faith and grace. She is an author to watch and trust me, once you read one of her books you'll be addicted for life!
October 12, 2016
I read this book years ago in my late teens and decided to re-read it because I had forgotten much of it. Back then I only read suspence books. Now 10 years later I have branched off to several different genres. In recent years I have come to apreciate Watren's writting style. Her characters are flawed, but you root for them to find their way. I am glad I came back to this book and read the story again with a more mature outlook. This book reminded me that when we think the world is falling apart, we must remember that God sees the big picture. We don't understand why we have to endure heartache, but we can text knowing that even in the darkest night, when we are a child of God, we can expect the sunrise.
August 12, 2009
This book sucked me in with the first scene. The hero's little brother dies after a bush pilot refuses to land for him. The pilot? Our lovely heroine. There are so many interesting plot twists and character layers. I enjoyed reading each and every page.
September 18, 2020
Stirling "Mac" McRae is an FBI agent recovering from an operation gone bad that took the life of his brother as well. He decides he will take a break in Alaska to see all of his family. He finds himself on a plane with 6 passengers including Team Hope S&R member Andee MacLeod, the pilot. But when the plane crashes in the Alaskan bush, what lies ahead?
Filled with fast paced action, an amazing cast of characters, serious injuries, and twists and turn, this was an amazing finish for the Team Hope series. I loved the Scottish poetry that Mac spouted to Andee as well as the push and pull between the two of them as they both tried to lead their party out of the bush. I was definitely surprised at who the terrorist in the group was as well as who assisted in their rescue at the end.
Another great series from Susan May Warren!
Filled with fast paced action, an amazing cast of characters, serious injuries, and twists and turn, this was an amazing finish for the Team Hope series. I loved the Scottish poetry that Mac spouted to Andee as well as the push and pull between the two of them as they both tried to lead their party out of the bush. I was definitely surprised at who the terrorist in the group was as well as who assisted in their rescue at the end.
Another great series from Susan May Warren!
April 20, 2020
Another great read in this trilogy, and perhaps the most suspenseful and exciting of the series. I was surprised at the identity of the terrorist, and did not see it coming. Mac and Andee were great characters, along with the rest of the team. Glad I bought and read this series
June 4, 2017
A good Christian romantic suspense book with a plane crash in the middle of nowhere Alaska, a terrorist plot, FBI and other undercover agents. This is actually the third book in the Team Hope series, so I will be going back to read books one and two based on how good this was.
September 1, 2014
I have read other books by this author and I really liked them. This however was a disappointment. I am being generous with the three stars. It is a sweet story which is the only thing it has going for it.
I was so excited to read this because it was set in Alaska and that is where I was born and raised. She did her homework and got the Alaskan lingo right but she tried to use it all in the fist few pages. And the reader in the audio version should have done her homework and learned how to pronounce the names. That was bothersome.
A lot of the conversation could have all happened in a cafe somewhere instead of being stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. There was no detail about Alaska or the weather or the challenges or anything. It was like the crash never happened since there was no depth in the details through out the story.
In the beginning, in trying to figure out which one on the plane is the terrorist...ugghhhh....that was painful. Immediately you know it is the one that they say that it isn't. And when he thought it was the pilot...that was just insane. There was no thought process there. And it didn't fool anyone. Sure the one who dedicates her life to saving and serving others, yeah she is the one...I mean really. I get she was trying to create contention for the "love pair" but it was just so obvious. And then they are making out after she escapes from the terrorists by jumping into freezing waters ...really ... who does that? Wouldn't Mr. FBI agent want to know who she was running from, what was going on or even ask if she was alright...but no...they have to kiss and then kiss some more. Never mind there are people with guns around. UGHHHHH.
I will stop here. I could go on and on about this. This could have been so much better. Overall...she ditched the story as a whole for the sake of the romance. It is always nice when both elements are present and accounted for.
I was so excited to read this because it was set in Alaska and that is where I was born and raised. She did her homework and got the Alaskan lingo right but she tried to use it all in the fist few pages. And the reader in the audio version should have done her homework and learned how to pronounce the names. That was bothersome.
A lot of the conversation could have all happened in a cafe somewhere instead of being stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. There was no detail about Alaska or the weather or the challenges or anything. It was like the crash never happened since there was no depth in the details through out the story.
In the beginning, in trying to figure out which one on the plane is the terrorist...ugghhhh....that was painful. Immediately you know it is the one that they say that it isn't. And when he thought it was the pilot...that was just insane. There was no thought process there. And it didn't fool anyone. Sure the one who dedicates her life to saving and serving others, yeah she is the one...I mean really. I get she was trying to create contention for the "love pair" but it was just so obvious. And then they are making out after she escapes from the terrorists by jumping into freezing waters ...really ... who does that? Wouldn't Mr. FBI agent want to know who she was running from, what was going on or even ask if she was alright...but no...they have to kiss and then kiss some more. Never mind there are people with guns around. UGHHHHH.
I will stop here. I could go on and on about this. This could have been so much better. Overall...she ditched the story as a whole for the sake of the romance. It is always nice when both elements are present and accounted for.
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January 23, 2016
EXPECT THE SUNRISE is the third book in the TEAM HOPE series by Susan May Warren. Each book follows the lives of search and rescue members that make up Team Hope. EXPECT THE SUNRISE takes place in the Alaskan wilderness after the plane piloted by Andee MacLoad, a mountain rescuer, crash lands during a storm. Sterling “Mac” MacLeod, an FBI agent, is one of seven survivors and immediately suspects there is a saboteur on the flight, with the Alaskan Pipeline as its target. Andee and Mac clash when decisions have to be made regarding the safety of the passengers. With Andee’s best friend injured, she decides to hike out on her own in search of help. Mac fears she is the saboteur and insists they stay together, not wanting her to get the opportunity to accomplish her plan for disaster. What results is an intriguing story as Andee and Mac struggle with trust, survival, and secrets that could shatter their growing interest in each other.
I thoroughly enjoyed the TEAM HOPE series. With adventurous stories set in the great outdoors, Susan May Warren captivates her audience with deep characters, rich plots, and enough suspense to keep you guessing.
I thoroughly enjoyed the TEAM HOPE series. With adventurous stories set in the great outdoors, Susan May Warren captivates her audience with deep characters, rich plots, and enough suspense to keep you guessing.
April 13, 2015
I've read all 3 books in the Team Hope series, and I have truly enjoyed each one. I think the story lines were very well thought out and written, and they kept me wanting to read to find out what happens.
I gave it 3 stars because the one thing I had a very hard time with is that most of the book is a reflection instead of what is happening at the moment in the book. Something is happening in the present day, and then the character starts thinking about something that happened years ago, and the next few pages seem to be a reflection of what happened years ago, instead of what is happening in the present. I'm sure people like that style of writing, but it's not a favorite of mine. I'm constantly thinking, 'Fine that's what happened before, but what is happening now?' and I get frustrated when the reflection takes a lot of pages. I would rather stick with the present day and what is happening in the plot of the story.
But other than that, it's a great book and a good series.
I gave it 3 stars because the one thing I had a very hard time with is that most of the book is a reflection instead of what is happening at the moment in the book. Something is happening in the present day, and then the character starts thinking about something that happened years ago, and the next few pages seem to be a reflection of what happened years ago, instead of what is happening in the present. I'm sure people like that style of writing, but it's not a favorite of mine. I'm constantly thinking, 'Fine that's what happened before, but what is happening now?' and I get frustrated when the reflection takes a lot of pages. I would rather stick with the present day and what is happening in the plot of the story.
But other than that, it's a great book and a good series.
May 10, 2016
I had a hard time with the first book in the series because I couldn't connect with the characters. Maybe it was the one being a spy, I couldn't get a feel for who she was. Then I read the second book in the series and liked it better. I could connect better with Team Hope and enjoyed the plot. Then I read this one and it got even better. I loved the reality of struggling through hard things that happen and learning about how to trust God in the midst of it. I connected to the characters, their struggles, their doubts and was pleased at the ending.
March 24, 2010
I've enjoyed this series a lot! Andee and Mac are such a great team, even though things got out to a rocky start. I've enjoyed the supspense of terrorists in the plot, throughout the series. I wish there were more books and that we could get to know Sarah, Hank and Connor better. But luckily, I've started to read other books/series by Susan May Warren!
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January 3, 2014First book I ready by Susan May Warren. I found it in the library through a book jacket recommendation from Dee Henderson. Even though I read it out of sequence (it's 3rd in the Team Hope series), didn't feel like I missed context that may exist in Team Hope #1 or #2. Really enjoyed the adventure in this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
November 10, 2008
Well this is the 3rd book in a series and I must say that I really enjoyed all three! In this book there is a plane crash and people must work together to get to safety not realizing that someone in the group is working against them. An easy read, but entertaining.
September 23, 2009
I couldn't put the book down because I am so curious about what happening at the end of the book.. It is very good mystery story .. I like this character Andre because she is very strong but worry lot .. I think heroic is Mac did all the investation for Andre.
September 3, 2011
This book has twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat and it was hard to put down. The whole series "Team Hope" is worth reading in my opinion.
I just read this series for the second time and it is just as good if not better the second time around.
I just read this series for the second time and it is just as good if not better the second time around.
October 2, 2011
I found the two main characters to be one of the all-time great "super couples" of Christian fiction. Andee McLeod, a bush pilot with a mind of her own. Then there's the handsome Stirling "Mac" McRae. Put the two of them together and you get sizzle.
November 28, 2013
Another Great Team Hope story with plenty of suspense and action without going overboard and a bit of clean romance. They struggle with making hard choices and forgiveness. It has a good message with a complete ending.
December 17, 2015
Expect the Sunrise shines!
Sometimes series go flat. That is most definitely jot the cSe with Expect the Sunrise, the third book in the Team Hope series. In my opinion the stories just got better and better. You can't read just one!
Sometimes series go flat. That is most definitely jot the cSe with Expect the Sunrise, the third book in the Team Hope series. In my opinion the stories just got better and better. You can't read just one!
March 14, 2017
Expect a Great Book
Another great book in this series! I hope that Conner will get his story. I think he's the only one left. I read the 3 books in this series in 5 days. I couldn't put them down!!
Another great book in this series! I hope that Conner will get his story. I think he's the only one left. I read the 3 books in this series in 5 days. I couldn't put them down!!
November 1, 2007
another great book, another definite "new" author to add to my ever-growing list of those to continue to watch and read
July 3, 2009
Excellent!
July 18, 2009
Listened to the audio book. These books are light weight action adventure romance genre but I like them.
January 3, 2011
LOVE! Great series.
September 13, 2016
This was probably my least favorite of the series, but still enjoyable. A little preachy in parts.
August 20, 2012
Great way to end the series! I really enjoyed it!
March 29, 2013
Page turner. My heart was in my mouth.
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