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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Candida Hopper

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series but it can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read book one yet but after reading this one I am definitely going back and reading it because this was such a good read. I was on the edge of my seat wanting to know if they were going to find the killer, if the rain was going to stop so the flooding would come to an end. This book was gripping, suspenseful, and hard to put down. Lila Dayne, a deputy has moved to this small town from Chicago after surviving an attack from a serial killer and it looks like he may have found her when a body shows up with a message left just for her. Elizabeth Benoit is the Sheriff and she’s trying to juggle a lot of things all at once, two body’s, flooding, and keeping her opponent at bay. There are quite a few characters in this story and they are what make this such a great story. I highly recommend this book.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Katie Kearney

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sometimes I can’t even find the words to describe how I feel after reading a great story. Reviews can be difficult because all I want to do is talk forever about everything that happened! This book from page one had me so hooked I forgot the world around me. It had me on the edge of my seat and no matter how much I tried to see what would come next it always was something I couldn’t guess. This author knows thriller stories for sure. He’s a new to me author but I’ll tell you right now I’m excited to read more. I give this five stars and if I could do more I would. Highly recommended!

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked immediately. I highly recommend reading this! It will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing the entire time. I had a hard time putting this one down. If you think you are good a guessing, I dare you to read this just to see, I don’t think you’ll get it right!!! I can’t wait to see what comes next in this series!

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Trish Ann

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a good book. I did like Josie and her story from past to present. The added element of COVID conversation really gave a deeper sense of unease. The pace of the story was good and the development of the characters. Definitely would read more by this author.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Bethany Rucker

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The Last Cabin GirlThe Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am not sure what I was thinking when I choose this book, but it was totally different than I expected. I do have to say that even though this book isn’t one that I would typically pick up and read. I loved every second of it. It was a different read for me, but at the same time, I found myself wrapped up in the story. I was questioning the motives of everyone in the book. This book is definitely worth anyone’s time to read. 5 stars!

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Angela Shirley

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Josie is stuck in a no end relationship; with an abusive husband and two children she needs to escape and leave him. She finally gets the guts to leave and goes to her hometown, were she lives in a cabin in the woods. As, she is always on the look out for her ex-husband she starts noticing things, until another body turns up in the river taking Josie back to her 12 years old self.

Things then starts happening, family secrets that should be kept secret start to emerge and Josie is sent down a swirling path to try and hide from her ex-husband and secrets from the past.

This is the first book I have read by this author and oh my this is not what I expected at all, in a good way. The story is well written, and the book has you gripped from the first few chapters. The characters are complex but adds to the build of the anticipation of intriguing story which develops as you read further into the book.

The character of Josie is written superbly and which her complex past and the utter strength she has showed to do the things and discover what she has is a brilliant character to run through the centre of the book, showing her courage at every turn was a refreshing insight.

If you are looking for a brilliant thriller with twists and turns and allow the writer to take you on a brilliant journey then this is a book for you.

The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Last Cabin GirlThe Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Last Cabin Girl drew me in just from the cover, and once I read the description, I knew I wanted to read it. It lived up to the description of “psychological mystery crime thriller.” I did not want to put it down, and was shocked by the way the story turned out. I totally did NOT see that coming (tread lightly, as I don’t want to give it away) but holy wowzers. I love that the book was so current, taking place during the pandemic of the last couple of years. It was interesting to see someone’s perspective of it before and as it unfolded. The story telling was vivid and I was able to picture the setting and characters. I FELT Josie’s fear- excellent writing! I like that all the characters played a roll and became important in their own way, at one point throughout the story. We didn’t “meet” anyone by chance.
Read the afterward, after the ending. It was eye opening.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book that I’ve read in this series. I came to find out that this was a second book. You don’t have to read the first book to read this one. This book is a little unique being written in third person rather than 1st person. I enjoyed it a lot. It was like watching my favorite thriller come to life in front of me. Reading this book gave me goosebumps galore. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the author threw me another little breadcrumb. The main protagonist Elizabeth has gone through some hardships of her own, almost dying and learning to balance being a survivor and being the town’s new sheriff. With these new killings going on, Liz has been thrown for a loop. Are these new killings a sign of something far more sinister going on in her county or are they completely unrelated?

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Alison Risher

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has it all. Suspense abounds as a mother attempts to extricate herself from an abusive marriage. A character grapples with mental illness, and paranoia is juxtaposed with the impending COVID-19 pandemic. The existence of family secrets is acknowledged. A new romance blooms. Family members learn that they can count on one another, even as devastating long-kept secrets come to light.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Christina Gran

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Christina Gran

This suspenseful book was full of twists and turns right from chapter one! Leaving you on the edge of your seat, anxious to learn more. Set in a rural small town, nothing and no one was what it seems. Josie moved to herself and her children to her family’s secluded cabin in order to escape her crazy, ex-husband. Throughout the storyline, you wonder who is really the crazy one…Josie or her soon to be ex-husband, Eddie. Josie, filled with paranoia pertaining to Eddie went to extreme measures to ensure that her and her two children would be protected from him. If that wasn’t enough, Josie was EXTREMELY paranoid pertaining to the virus that originated in China and was spreading like wildfire throughout the United States.

While I found the novel riveting and full of suspense, I felt the writing jumped around a lot and was slightly difficult to follow along with. Overall, the story was good and I well worth 4 stars. This was my first Tom Swyers novel, and I would definitely be interested in investing in reading some more of his work in the future!

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Christine Baranek

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hush, My Darling
By: Winter Austin
5 Stars

Hush, My Darling is the second book in the Benoit and Dayne series. I did not read the first book, but the second book was clear enough that it stood alone and was easy to follow. This book is a page turner and one that I had a very hard time putting down, in fact, I read it in one day. This is unheard of for me! The book opens and we meet Dayne who has just been called to the crime scene. The body they have discovered has a message, one that is meant for Dayne herself. You see, Dayne is the only living survivor of this serial killer. And it seems that the killer has come back for her. This brings Daynes past crashing down around her both figuratively and literally. As Dayne grapples with her past, deciding whether to continue to be a cop and her very complicated love life, we also meet Benoit. Benoit is the new Sheriff in town. She is learning the ropes in a town that feels that she is not capable of the role. She is dealing with unprecedented flooding and now a serial killer is in her town. She deals with who she can trust and if the old Sheriff who is offering his help is trustworthy and has good motives. This story is filled with twists and turns until it comes to one stunning conclusion.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As we have all faced the Covid 19 pandemic, in another town far away. Josie Thompson is dealing with her own set of problems. Her Ex that not only was abusive, has found her and their children. She is working to keep food on the table and a safe haven for her children. While fighting the demons in her life, the FBI seem to think she is a serial killer. Josie must take the battle on with the hopes of clearing her name. She is one strong lady, her determination shows her true strength. The author of this story is new to me, but is added to my Must Read list. His story is not only blood chilling, he will call on all of your feels. The characters are well planned and fit their roles. This is one rollercoaster I did not want to get off of. I look forward to reading more thrillers and suspense in the books to follow.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Tori Mitton

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin

This book is such an easy read. It will immediately suck you in. I read this book in 2 days, I literally could not put it down.
I want to be best friend’s with Elizabeth, everyone needs someone like her in your life. Seriously. Lila makes you seriously think and question so many things through out the entire book. I actually cried at the end because its sad, and happy. I definitely am going to re read this, because you think the killer is a few different people, but at the end everything makes complete sense of who the killer is!
Kyle, you definitely want to be friends with, and you root for his and Lila’s relationship. I cannot wait for the 3rd book! such a wonderful series.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin. This author is fast becoming my very favorite author. I loved the first book and this book was even better. I do recommend reading the first book because this one picks right up where book 1 left off. Its the story of Deputy Lila Dayne who has moved to rural Iowa to be a Deputy. She is moving from Chicago where as a police officer she was almost killed by the I-80 serial killer. Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit swears that Lila will have no trouble in the sleepy town in Eckardt County. What Lila and Elizabeth don’t know is the killer has followed Lila to this little town and is about to start creating havoc. When Lila realizes her greatest fear is back she shuts down and pushes everyone out that can help her. Will Elizabeth and the other deputies be able to pull Lila back in to catch the killer before he takes his next victim and finish what he started with Lila. Read this amazing fast paced series! You won’t regret it!

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Stephanie nicole

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is one of the best suspense thrillers that I have read this year! While I have not read the first installment in this series I will be going back to do so. This is also a brand new author to me but the way that she describes her characters, and the details that she puts into her story line are just simply amazing. But this suspenseful thriller was full of drama, suspense, and not only kept me guessing until the end but also gave me chills through the whole story. So if you haven’t picked up this series yet, then definitely pick it up today!

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jessica Heatherly

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m a sucker for a good serial killer story and this one was right up my alley.
Two years ago, Lila Dayne was almost a victim of the I-80 killer but survived. After surgery, healing, and therapy, she moves to a small town in Iowa and takes a job as Sheriff Benoit’s Detective Deputy even though she fears the killer’s return.
In the midst of a terrible flood in their area, Deputy Dayne discovers a dead body. She immediately knows the I-80 killer is behind it and spirals out of control knowing he is on the prowl to finish what he started. Can she keep her mind clear enough to help her team find the killer before it’s too late?
I loved this book and didn’t realize it was book 2 of a series until after I got started. It can definitely be read as a stand alone but I’m going back to read book 1 because I loved the characters. The author did a great job making this book thrilling to read and created characters with depth and believability. I’m also looking forward to book 3 when it comes out!

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Trish Ann

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a pretty good book! It held my interest which is sometimes something I struggle with when reading new authors and when I haven’t read the first book in a partnership series. Lila being a survivor of a serial killer attack added a depth to her character for this genre. Her teamwork with Elizabeth was well crafted and connectable. I definitely will need to go back and read the first one!

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by La Toya Lewis

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The Last Cabin GirlThe Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a good thriller and this book did not disappoint. Josie Thompson is a mother of 2 trying to divorce her abusive husband and start a new life. Josie is soon pulled into a case that has similarities to something she witnessed in her youth. This is a story that pulls you right in from the beginning. It is well written and intriguing. There are a lot of twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. I thoroughly enjoyed trying to figure things out, only to have it veer in another direction. It is a fairly quick read and I found Josie to be an interesting protagonist. Though there is a bit of pandemic talk, it does not detract from the story. A great book! I look forward to the rest of the series.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Jerricka Brown

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I am now a fan. I was hooked from the beginning. All the twists and turns made it almost impossible to put down. The characters were created and developed amazingly. The setting that the author created made you transport there. I highly recommend this book.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and didn’t realise that it was the second book until I was over half way through. I didn’t feel like I missed anything because Winter gave us enough information from the first book. So, reading as a standalone is no problem. It is a crime thriller that is suspenseful and intriguing. The story is told in third person and has intense thrills, spills and chills and has a lot of grit. It is a haunting tale of murder and mayhem, vengeance and power, mystery and obsession that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. The mixed cast of characters are complex and fully realised and likeable.

This is one series you don’t want to pass by. Prepare to be captivated by Winter’s writing skills.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Susan Ratchford

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Last Cabin Girl
By; Tom Swyers
Review by: Susan Ratchford
4 Stars

After finally escaping her abusive husband Eddie, Josie starts to feel that she and her two children can be safe staying in her parents’ old cabin, due to Eddie’s superstitions. As a single mom working as a waitress she strives to move them all out of her small hometown where everyone is hiding something and nothing is the way that it seems. With the looming fear of Covid 19 and the pandemic that only Josie seems concerned about, and the Pink Ladies (murder victims) floating offshore by her cabin that keep popping up, it doesn’t seem that she and her children will be going anywhere. Especially when the FBI think she is a serial killer and charge her with one of the murders. Can Josie rely on anyone’s help? Her family that has kept a dark secret from her all her life? Or the town that has mocked her since childhood? Will Josie be able to clear her name, or will she forever be separated from her children by a life sentence?
I need more!!! This book had me transfixed from the first page to the last! It was gripping and riveting with the perfect amount of twists, turns and real world aspects that make you never want to put it down! Josie is a wonderfully strong protagonist who goes through so much in just the first few pages. I felt really emotionally connected to her character and how the town viewed her. I really appreciated the setting of Upstate New York, being from the area it was so easy to picture the beautiful landscapes Swyers wrote of, and the river I grew up next to. It made it feel all the more real to me. I’ll admit it was strange reading about Covid 19 and the start of the pandemic through the eyes of Josie, and Swyers, it almost feels like something that should have only happened in a book and not what we have been going through the past few years, it really put things in a new perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a really great read!

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Janel Bernotas

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The Last Cabin GirlThe Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Janel Bernotas

5 stars! I absolutely loved this book! Right from the beginning it’s a page turner, and it kept me up reading late into the night. The author, Tom Swyers, has a way of writing that’s so descriptive it feels like you’re right there watching the story unfold yourself. The main character, Josie, has escaped her abusive criminal of a husband with their two children. She moves with the children into her parents riverfront cabin in New York. Josie finds a body floating in the river one morning while taking a walk. The same river she also found a body floating in when she was a 12 year old girl. Josie is soon being investigated by the FBI and charged with murder in relation to the most recent body. To add to the story.. Josie also discovers her parents aren’t who she thought they were, Covid-19 is taking over China and has just reached the United States, and her ex-husband won’t sign the divorce papers. The Last Cabin Girl is the perfect blend of mystery, thriller, family dynamics, and current events all rolled into one. I wholeheartedly recommend this book and look forward to more from Tom Swyers!!

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was truly amazing from start to finish. I love the suspense, the characters, and the story line the author had brought to life. It was amazing, and the writing was freaking fantastic!

Lila and Elizabeth were a great team for sure. Both had their connections to serial killer. I loved how the mystery behind everything built itself more and more as I read. I constantly was left on the edge of my seat, and breathless wanting to know what would happen next. The story was captivating, and when loose ends got tied, they really held together. I also loved the character development. The ending I would say will stay with me. I loved this book, it was a crime mystery novel that I could not help, but love!

Amazing read, prepare to spend your day reading, as you will not be able to put it down! I loved the author’s writing skills that really brought this story and the characters to life! I would for sure say that this is a must read novel, and not one to be passed up. Truly highly recommend you giving this a read!

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is the second book in this series. I haven’t read the first book but it didn’t take anything away from this story. The author does an amazing job of providing the information from the previous book as and when the reader needs it. The authors writing is so good that it keeps you guessing all the way through. The story was full of twists and turns which i loved and kept me gripped. The characters were well developed and are really supportive of Lila helping her to face her past and her fears.

Lila has had a traumatic past when she was attacked and almost killed by a serial killer. After she recovers she moves to a little place to restart her life. However the killer isn’t through with her and when a body turns up Lila is now scared for her life.

Can they capture the killer before he strikes at her again? What will happen when her past intrudes on her present? And will she be strong enough to face her demons or will she run away?

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is a well written story that has twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I enjoyed how the author was able to pull me into the story by their writing style and their attention to details. This is a fast paced story that is not only engaging but is hard to put down. I found the characters to be connectable and supportive towards each other. They made the story fun and easy to read. They have great growth throughout which kept me coming back for more. A story that is full of action and a killer that needs to be stopped. Will Lila and Elizabeth stop the killer before they find their next mark? You don’t want to miss what happens with these characters. They brought the story to life and made the story for me. They had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. I really enjoyed this story and the suspense it brought. I highly recommend this book.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie Johnson

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you enjoy watching the ABC show “Big Sky”, you’ll love this book! Once some of the details about the killer came to light, I always saw him as Ronald from this hit show! It made the reading of the book even creepier for me, but I did find this book to be more entertaining than the show!

I have not read the first book in this series so I’ll be going back to do that to fill in some holes but knowing what I know now, it might ruin some of that first book for me. This book can be read as a standalone because there are many details filled in to catch the reader up to date but there are a few things I’d like to know that were not addressed in this book.

Lila Dayne is a damaged detective after experiencing the wrath of the I-80 killer. The one thing that the killer didn’t anticipate was Lila living to talk about it. When a body shows up in the town where she’s the deputy detective, she sees all the hallmarks of her tormentor. Then the nightmares intensify and sleep isn’t to be had.

Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit is still a fairly newly elected sheriff who has not previous LEO experience. She has her hands full with the massive flooding that is occurring and now a murder victim….and then another. She needs Lila to stay on track but can she do that considering what she’s been through? Ellie is already short staffed and feeling the pressures of being the sheriff while her opponent is lurking in the background always trying to add in his two cents on how she could do her job better. Will they ever find out who this serial killer is?

This book is one that will keep you on the edge of your seat! I highly recommend this one!

Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Last Cabin GirlThe Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 Stars
This book has the potential to be a great thriller read. However, the way it was written really takes the “surprise” out of any of the twists. The beginning of the book, in chapter one, I felt the ex husband’s reaction was off putting and it seemed like it didn’t fit with the actions he was performing. I spent a lot of time reading the book and not being able to truly connect with what was going on in the book. The concept of the book had the potential to really be a great read but I feel like it wasn’t executed correctly.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an intensely chilling thriller. Lila Dayne is a survivor of a serial killer attack. She is a deputy now with the local law enforcement office. Some sick monster places the worlds “Hush my darling” on a dead body. Now she is freaked out and Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit is determined to find out what the heck is going on. So well-written that I had chills. The story descriptions were so very detailed and just made you feel like you were there. The reliving of her whole experience gave me nightmares. The characters are very well developed. They feel twisted. Some of them feel like they could be your neighbors. Some feel creepy. I loved every minute of it. This was a new author for me. I plan to add this author to my favorites list and I look forward to reading more. I was pulled into the story from the beginning just by the way she described the storm scene. You should run to get this story.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Kimberly Filer

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The Last Cabin GirlThe Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers was a thriller of ultimate proportion. The story begins in 2019, a few months before the pandemic of 2020. The main character Josie is in her family’s backwoods cabin deep in upstate New York near the Mohawk River. Josie is a waitress at a small diner, she has 2 children and an abusive husband who she’s looking for a fresh start from. She’s enjoying the time spent with her family but has many worries which come out throughout the book. Josie learns that her family is hiding something from her something huge that could put them all in danger. Bodies start popping up in the river near her property and Josie is their number one suspect. There are so many twists and turns in this story it will keep you on your toes till the very end.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Cathy Greene

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The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Last Cabin Girl is a thrilling mystery with several twists and turns that will keep you hooked from the very beginning. Josie is a struggling mother that’s just trying to get her and her kids out of a small town and as far away from her abusive ex husband as possible. Unfortunately before she can do that she is accused of murder and now she must prove her innocence. Along the way she will uncover secrets and discover she may not have known everything about this town that she thought she did. Also during this time the covid virus is starting to appear and we get an interesting look into things from the very beginning of the virus. Great read and would highly recommend.

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