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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off i just want to say thank you to Austin for broaching a subject that many either shy away from or that is taboo to other PTSD is a very real thing ! I salute you for “ going there” secondly thank to all those who go to war to keep me and mine safe 🙏 I honour you and your families and your sacrifice ❣️
Another thing that got me is Cando and others like him , what happens to service dogs ?

Nicolette Rivers aka Nic , first female sniper , now retired from the marines is working as a deputy in Mctinre county and we meet her having to the unimaginable but the necessary, she has to a man to save his wife and children , she manages one but not the other and most of the townsfolk are questioning her and giving her a hard time but she followed orders …. People are dying by their own hand and something is amiss , my worries was that she’d be next ! She’s vulnerable with the ghosts that chase her and theses people that are dying by their own hand aren’t doing it by choice they’re being assisted! Twisted I know ! Someone had a god complex and is dumbed “The priest “

Due to Nic being involved in a fatal shooting and investigation / debrief has to take and Detective Con O Hanlan , our Irish Yumminess joins the story , trust me to find a little spark 🔥 but what can I say I’m a sucker for the accent 🤣🫣 anyhoo back to the task at hand ….

Nic and hee spitter ended up getting romantically involved and after a specific incident he took his life and she found him and it hones for me because I lost my mum to suicide so my heart just aches for Nic and having to carry on after is very hard and this new case is a massive trigger for her and I’m so grateful to Con for being there for her !

I’ll just say this expect the unexpected, what seems to be obvious isn’t and just as I thought I I knew who “ Tbe priest “ was I’d be left in the dust again , you’re kept on your toes 😉

There were other elements that added to this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read , Con’s family own the local pub so there’s that element which is warm and inviting , it’s home if you like , Cando, the German shepherd , adopted by Con after his retirement from the military ( thank you for your service 🐾❣️) and while he follows order he has a soft spot for Nic that’s for sure and again I’m floored at the compassion of animals , there’s romance yes and it’s enough to take the edge off the tension of this read ….there’s family drama as well , as I said a little bit of everything thing and expect the unexpected 😉

Looking forward to more of Winter’s writing it’s almost fictional non fiction if that makes sense ….

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Elisha Johnson

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Atonement: The McIntire County Series by Winter Austin- 5 out of 5 stars

I laughed, cried, got angry, and fell in love with the folks of McIntire County! The author did an incredible job diving into the mind of someone affected by PTSD. Very well written. I loved the fact that the characters weren’t perfect and they had relatable emotional issues. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not sure why I thought this book would be about anything but murders and cops but I did; Legitimately thought it was about religion and other things but was surprised to start reading and it wasn’t. I love the storyline following Nic through her days as she struggles with ptsd and Con who just wants to help her and figure out the problem all while trying to catch a murderer. Shew. It is a suspenseful tale, full of twists, turns, chemistry and so much more.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin

Atonement is the first book in The McIntire County Series and is a Romance Suspense that will have you turning the pages till the end. I’ve read several books by this author and her style of writing and attention to detail along with developed characters make for a wonderful story. Atonement is about redemption .Nicolette is a former Marine and a Deputy for McIntire County she suffers from PTSD. A bunch of suicides start happening and Nicolette along with help from Detective Con they try to uncover the truth behind the suicides. But past secrets rear their ugly heads. Can Con help Nicolette or is it to late? There are plenty of twists that will keep you glued to the pages. I highly recommend reading this mystery suspense to find out what happens next. Im already ready to dive into the next book.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193674481-atonement” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1689864486l/193674481._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193674481-atonement”>Atonement</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6880807.Winter_Austin”>Winter Austin</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5838899381″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Everyone experiences PTSD differently and, in this book, the main character, Deputy Nicolette Rivers, is a former marine sniper going through it. She had secrets to hide, but who doesn’t? There are a slew of suicides happening in the little town of Eider and she is one part of the duo that is tasked with solving the cases. Are they connected? Are they really suicides or are they homicides? She would rather work alone, but her partner detective Con O’ Hanlon is not about to leave her to deal with everything on her own. Will they be able to get along long enough to uncover the truth behind all the carnage? This story deals with PTSD. I’m sure that the author had a hard time trying to get all the ins and outs of how PTSD would affect someone, but I feel she did a great job. It was an enjoyable and quick read; I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2.
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Atonement (McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The premise of Atonement drew me in and there hasn’t been a book that Winter Austin has written that I haven’t enjoyed, so as soon as I had an opportunity I downloaded the whole McIntire County Series. Nic suffers from a serious case of PTSD and unless someone suffers from this it’s really hard to accurately describe how it feels and how it affects someone but I think Winter did a good job. I really liked Con, and of course Cadno, but I could just have a thing for the hunky Irishmen with the veteran K9, in stories such as these. The book is a super clean, like squeaky, romantic suspense that once it starts will keep you on the edge of your seat. Jumping into book 2 immediately.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Katie Kearney

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

New to me author and I seriously can’t wait for more. This book was exactly what I needed a my bit of a reading slump I was having. The storyline was easy to follow and wasn’t easy to give the answers away. I like a book that I can’t figure out immediately. The characters each brought their own style to the storyline and I was completely hooked from start to finish. I’m excited to see where this series goes next. Four big stars and highly recommended.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Toni Sellers

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a good mystery-suspense novel with a little bit of romance thrown in. I was drawn in very quickly and didn’t want to put it down. All of the characters were so well written and great for a small town. I also loved that the main characters PTSD was present and addressed in the book, I think it is an important part of the story and a reality that does not always get enough attention, with how it can affect a person and those around them. Alot of emotions and twists and turns, I definitely can’t wait for the next book.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin is a romance suspense

A cunning killer’s bizarre scheme entangles McIntire County deputy Nicolette Rivers after a spate of mysterious suicides in the tranquil Iowa hamlet of Eider. The Priest will stop at nothing to expose Nic, a former marine sniper suffering from PTSD, and her terrible secrets. Nic is tasked with working with Eider police investigator Con O’Hanlon to find out what caused the suicides. She consistently rejects his assistance, but the obstinate Irishman persists.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This romantic thriller is the first book in the McIntire County series, and I was hooked from the start. It’s a well-written novel that you can’t help but try to solve the mystery alongside the characters and the well-placed twists throw you for a loop in the best way.
The best display of the great writing is in the character of Nic and her battling with PTSD. Now a Sheriff’s deputy she begins investigating a string of apparent suicides, but her PTSD is affecting her worse as her past is brought ever closer to the surface. As someone familiar with the effects of PTSD it was interesting to see how this would be written and I must say that I was impressed. Obviously not everyone’s PTSD is the same, but this showed a deep understanding of how it can affect the person suffering and those close to them.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship develop between Nic and Con, his understanding and patience as she resists his help and eventually seeing the relationship become more was rewarding among the negativity being faced.
This was a great read and I look forward to reading the rest of the series!

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a gripping first book in a new series and I was hooked throughout. Former marine sniper and current McIntire County deputy Nicolette Rivers is investigating a rash of unexplained suicides in the small town of Eider, Iowa. Nic suffers from PTSD and has her own deadly secrets, but things become dangerous for her when her investigations result in her becoming involved in a devious killer’s twisted plot. Eider police detective Con O’Hanlon is also assigned to uncover the truth behind the suicides, but Nic keeps refuses his help. However, when tragedy strikes Con is willing to help cover up the fallout, whilst ‘The Priest’ is keen on exposing Nic’s secret. This was a romantic suspense with plenty of drama and plot twists that kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story. The small town setting came alive though the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. I felt engaged with the main characters, Nic and Con and found them both likeable and relatable. Nic’s PTSD was dealt with honestly and sensitively as part of the storyline. An entertaining and enjoyable read and I look forward to book two in the series.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Atonement is Book One in The McIntire County Series. It is a romantic suspense novel full of action, mystery, intrigue, danger, and drama. The story centers around the character of Nicolette Rivers who is a deputy in a small town called Eider, Iowa. Nicolette, or Nic as she is called, is a former marine sniper who suffers from severe PTSD. Nic is estranged from her family and has a complex relationship with her father. She feels strongly that he never loved her, and she blames him for the death of her former lover. Due to the trauma of war and the estrangement from her family, Nic finds it hard to trust anyone, so she shuts everyone out and moves to a small town where nobody knows her.

When a series of apparent suicides begin to take place in her sleepy little town Nic sets out to solve them. The string starts with a man talking about atonement and repenting for his sins while holding his wife and kids’ hostage. When he cannot be talked down Nic is forced to shoot him. This causes flashbacks of her past and her PTSD rears its ugly head. After this incident, Nic is paired with Con, a police detective. Con has been interested in Nic for a while but because of her trust issues she pushes him away. Con, however, refuses to give up on Nic and is determined to break down the walls she has placed around herself. When other suicide cases pop up where the word atonement is mentioned Nic and Dusty begin to feel the cases are linked together. Were the victims somehow connected through a Priest that one of the victims mentioned prior to his death?

This book was brilliantly written and had me hooked from the first pages. The author did an amazing job of creating a riveting storyline with complex characters that you feel an instant connection to. She handled the complex subject of PTSD, and the effects it has on those suffering from it as well as how it affects the relationships they have with others. Nic was a smart, strong, kick-arse woman who was determined to fight her demons and come out stronger for having done so. Con was sweet, kind, and stubborn as he refused to give up on Nic. This book had heartache, heartbreak, loss, trauma, dark secrets, mystery, danger, intrigue, complex family dynamics, death, war, and a crazed serial killer. I highly recommend this book!

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Shirley

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nic Rivers came out of the army and has settled in the sleepy town of Eider but when she is asked to take point as a sniper against a man threatening his wife and kids her demons come out and she has trouble pushing them away. When one night she calls the inly person who can help her Con O’Hanlon who can chase the nightmares away.

When she is asked to join the task force they uncover that there is a killer on the loose that is setting up murders to look like suicides, but can they discover who the Priest is and stop them before more murders occurs?

I have read other books by this author before and this series does not disappoint. Winter has the gift of drawing you into the story and creating characters who are flawed but are strong and overcome the issues to get the job down, especially her females characters are full of sassy but also are happy to show the vulnerability.

This story has the twists and turns of a good thriller, with excellent writing and character development. The chemistry between the main characters flew off the page and with the addition of the secondary characters adding to the drama I can’t wait to read the next instalment in this series and get to see Nic and Con’s relationship development more.

 

Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Amanda Swindle

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Atonement is a romantic thriller with plenty of drama and turns. Centering around Nicolette Rivers, a female sniper that leaves the Marines because of PTSD, this book brings many things to the surface about real emotions and feelings. Nic is called to the scene of a man that is holding his family hostage. The man ends up shooting his wife in front of the kids, and Nic is forced to take him down which triggers her PTSD again. With all of the things going on in her head, she is then paired with Con, the only person who seems to be in her corner. They began investigating a string of suicides that are more than they appear to be and romance begins to blossom. I love that the characters are not perfect without flaws and issues of their own. I do wish there was more of a clear explanation on how or why the PTSD started, or what happened to cause the departure. I also was disappointed that the killer was very easy for me to figure out early on, but the character development and story saved the day on that. This is the first book in The McIntire series, so I am looking forward to seeing where the story leads next, and this is definitely worth the read.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193674481-atonement” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1689864486l/193674481._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193674481-atonement”>Atonement</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6880807.Winter_Austin”>Winter Austin</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5835601635″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
An intriguing read, one that keeps you hooked from start to finish. A book that you do not want to put down, don’t blame anyone for the book hangover you will have reading this. <br /><br />If you like your romance with a healthy dose of suspense and angst then this is definitely a book for you .<br />The character development with Nic, (ex sniper and now deputy) and Con (detective) is really well handled, taking into account their pasts, triggers, ptsd and their relationships with the other family, friends and members of the town, brings a real life feel to the story<br /><br />The suspense in the book keeps you wondering what next.<br />A definite 4.5 out of 5 and I will certainly be looking for more from this author.<br />
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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Shea Gilkerson 9/10/23

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nicolette Rivers is an ex military sniper who is now a detective in the Eider, Iowa police department.
When she is called in on a case of a dangerous man who is holding his wife and kids hostage, her boss tells her right out of the gate that if he can’t be talked down to take the shot and protect the family. He loses it and shoots his wife, so Nic takes the shot and is reminded of her past – and with it comes a whole bunch of suffering from PTSD.

Con O’Hanlon is a fellow Eider police detective who has been pining for Nic for a long time. When they pair up to investigate a rash of suicides that don’t appear to actually be suicides the more they look, Con seems to be the only person in Nicolette’s corner. He helps cover up the issues she is facing while searching for The Priest and offers so much support and strength as she spirals from her PTSD. The two of them together deal with thrills, romance, danger, suspense, chemistry…

While it’s pretty clear from early on who the killer is, and there are a lot of things unexplained, I enjoyed the world building, relationships and chemistry, and how much I learned about PTSD and how misunderstood it really is. Looking forward to watching these worlds and relationships grow and expand.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by April McCoy

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I adored this book. First in the series and started with a bang. It was gripping, twisty, and I was completely enthralled. Such a well balanced read with characters you can’t help but love I consumed this one. Such a great promise for what’s to come in the series that’s for certain! I really enjoy this type or style of novel and always feel it lacks in chemistry but atonement delivered and kept on giving!

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Rayne East

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thrilling with unexpected twists

Atonement is the first book in the McIntyre County Series and I really enjoyed it. With strong characterisation and a multilayered narrative I was glued from start to finish. The story followed Nic and Con as they navigated a series of suicides and their feelings for each other. The balance between the investigation, the romance and the drama was really well done. The writing shows how much the author understood the effects of PTSD on a person and those around them. I am really looking forward to continuing this series. Highly recommend.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Betsy Melano

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A suspenseful romantic thriller by an author that is new to me. I Loved the writing style, the author did a great job with world building and with the characters. Part of the reason why I chose this book for my next reading choice was the main character – who suffers from PTSD and how that’s affecting her life. It’s stories like this one that make you feel how the characters are feeling that I’d like to think make me a more open minded person. These situations are tough and help make the characters stronger and I hope that it helps me to understand them better. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Atonement by Winter Austin is the first book in The McIntire County Series. In this story, we follow Nic Rivers, a former Marine and current deputy, as she is brought in to stop a killer who may be causing people to commit suicide. Nic comes with a lot of baggage from her father and PTSD from her days as a Marine. Con O’Hanlon is a detective brought in to assist Nic with her case. I really enjoyed the suspense of this story. I also enjoyed the characterization of Nic. Her PTSD and issues with her family ring very true. I also enjoyed the attraction between Con and Nic and the effort he put into trying to build a relationship with her. This was a very intriguing and engaging story.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin. This author has quickly become one of my favorites so I was excited to start this new series. I was not disappointed. It was a great book, I can’t wait for the next one. It’s the story of Deputy Nic Rivers who has a lot of baggage to overcome. She is a former Marine Sniper with a bad case of PTSD and now she is having to deal with murders in her small town. Her dad is a retired General and that comes with its whole set of issues for her. Seeing her friends in the Marines murdered and completing suicide is enough for her to need therapy but add all the other stuff and she has lots of issues. When she is partnered with Detective Con O’Hanlon sparks fly on his side. He is smitten and determined to wear Nic down. Working together they become very close and realize that they are very compatible. Will they be able to solve the case before more murders take place and will they be able to keep everyone safe in this sleepy little town? Read this awesome Romantic Suspense to find out!

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this book was as great way to start a new series. It is an interesting take on an ex-military character. I can’t recall another book that it is the female character who was in the military, let alone a sniper. I engaged with the story easily and became invested in the characters pretty quickly. I liked the fact the author didn’t shy away from the PTSD element of the book.
This author is one that I have become recently familiar with and this is another one of her books I can say I thoroughly enjoyed. I am definitely looking forward to the rest of the series.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie Johnson

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My favorite things about this book: a female Marine sniper, a retired military war dog, and an author not afraid to tackle the very difficult topic of PTSD.

This book had it’s hooks in me from the get go. There is a series of suicides happening in the small community of Eider and they all seem to be connected. It’s up the sheriff’s department, along with the feds, to try to figure this out. Nic is bound and determined that she’s going to be the one to crack this case. Her demons keep getting in the way and putting her in harm’s way too.

Eider Police Detective Con O’Hanlon (I laughed everytime I read his name even though it’s shortened…a con as a police detective) may be the only thing that can stand in the line of fire when these demons come back to haunt Nic. She’s got to be willing to let him in to do that though!

Very well written story that has your turning pages as quickly as possible, yet also not wanting the story to end!

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Atonement: The McIntire County Series
Book 1
By : Winter Austin
Review by: Susan Ratchford
4 Stars

Wonderful book. I can’t wait to continue this series because I could feel every word Ms. Austin wrote. You could tell how much she cared about this story, about the message she was sending. It bled through every word. This isn’t my normal genre but something about Austin’s passion drew me to this book and I never looked back! Very thoughtful and thought provoking! Packed with plenty of suspense, mystery, and thrills, Atonement speaks for itself in volumes! My next trip into McIntire County can’t come soon enough! Highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a story that will make you think about life differently and have so much more respect for what people go through and what they might be hiding.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Atonement is book one in The McIntire County series. I was hooked from the start. Who doesn’t like a romantic thriller with a mystery to be solved? It was awesome to see a story where the PTSD of our veterans is part of the plot. I enjoyed the not-so-perfect characters with emotional issues and it helped move the plot along. Looking forward to read book two!

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Christine Baranek

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Atonement
By: Winter Austin

This is not my first Winter Austin book and it definitely won’t be my last. When I open a Winter Austin book, I know that I am going to get fantastic suspense that will keep me on the edge of my seat until the very end. I also know that I am going to read amazing characters and that the detectives and police in it are going to add an extra layer of entertainment. Atonement does not disappoint at all with this. Austen once again has crafted fantastic characters and a plotline that does not disappoint. This story also features PTSD and Winter Austin does a fantastic job of providing background information about PTSD. Nic is such a well written multifaceted character. I found that the amount of depth written to her was amazing and made her extra interesting. I absolutely loved this book and I definitely recommend it!

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this new series by Austin, it has everything that I want in a book. It’s a romantic thriller with a mystery needing to be solved. The new characters are so dynamic, in the fact that they are well developed with each having their backstory and connections to one another. It was so educational to read about and learn to gain a deeper understanding of what our returnees of the military go through with PTSD. I was drawn into the mystery of the story right from the start, feeling compelled to follow along the tragic life of Nic and her past as it comes back to haunt her. This is one series you will want to start at this book, Book 1 of The McIntire County Series because you will not want to miss any of the insights into the mentality of the characters. I am so excited to get started on the next book in this series.
@Brandy Rymer
09/2023

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book #1) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Hayes

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Atonement is the first book in the McIntire County series by Winter Austin. It is an engrossing romantic suspense that has all the suspenseful, gritty, gripping, and intense developments that I love and have come to expect from Ms. Austin. She has a way of weaving intriguing mystery, tension, and complex subjects into an entirely unputdownable read, while blending in plenty of emotion to balance it all out.
This is a crime and investigation story set in a small rural town in Iowa, where things take a twisted turn when a series of baffling suicides sets the stage for a dangerous game of cat and mouse. A cunning serial killer with an agenda. A determined deputy with PTSD and secrets of her own. A stubborn detective intent on helping to uncover the killer. Add in plenty of angst, dramatic developments, and twists and turns- and the story really takes off.
What a way to start a series! Can’t wait to see where we go from here. Bring on Book #2!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Winter Austin!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like how the author gives a different perspective from a female character instead of male on how PTSD doesn’t always need to be stereotypical in novels. There is a lot of information on how people deal with their personal issues. The story does flow well and the characters are well developed. The characters’ actions and personalities are very relatable in real life.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the McIntire County Series and wow what a start. I was gripped right from the beginning.
This is a gripping Suspense read full of twists and turns that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I wasn’t able to work out the ending which to me makes a good story when you can’t tell what is coming next.
The author does an amazing job with out lead character Nic. Nic was a military sniper. After leaving she is now a sheriffs deputy however things aren’t straight forward. Nic suffers really badly with PTSD as a result of her time as a military sniper and even though she has left she still suffers. It was a really eye opening look at how PTSD effects not only the person suffering but everyone around them.
In this story there are several suicides which Nic needs to investigate. Were these a sad case of suicide or is something more sinister happening. Could Nic be walking into the trap of a killer?
With Con O’Halon assigned to help her they need to work together to solve this even though Nic pushes back against his assistance at every turn.
As Nic finds it increasingly hard to control her demons from the past will Con be strong enough to pull her back from the brink of despair?
This is a story full of heartbreak and secrets and as the secrets become revealed the fight that Nic has to fight becomes harder. It is a story of a constant battle that Nic has to go through against PTSD and how hard it is for her to keep her life on track. When a killer is out there as well trying everything in his power to bring her down Nic has a lot of things to deal with. Can she allow Con in and trust him to help her or will she continue to spiral out of control.

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