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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just want to start off by honouring the author for her acknowledgments I love and appreciate her faith and the fact that she doesn’t shy away from it and gives glory to Him 🙏🥰

I really have enjoyed being in McIntyre county and yes there’s , murder , drama and a bit of romance but I’m kept on my toes all the time ….

So Julie’s dad was the town sheriff years ago and get brother Ian and his girlfriend went on a murderous spree and then held his family at gunpoint , Jolie took her out while Ian is in jail , let’s just say their family dynamics are a little twisted ….

A young woman goes missing , hee father is dead and the local batman and military vet , Xavier ,is the prime suspect , he can’t remember anything so things aren’t looking good but Jolie feels it in her bibes , he’s innocent and she’ll going to all ends to prove it …..

Something doesn’t sit well with Jolie and this case she has a strong suspicion that it’s linked to a case many years back , when her dad was still sheriff, a girl by the name of Grace went missing and at the end of the day the case was closed and it was decided she ran away ! At first I was like come again !?
But as the story unfolds you realise the manipulation that actually went on and it’s a shocker I tell you .
I kept thinking it was one person and only near the very end I find out who it is and I’m like WHAT!?

Well done on Jolie for following Xavier’s advice , following her instincts and not giving up 😉 another brilliant read😉

Also it was good to catch glimpses of old friends from previous book 📕🤗

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Laura Jones

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195088879-sins-of-the-father” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3″ src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1693026575l/195088879._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195088879-sins-of-the-father”>Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3</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/5918529473″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book takes us on the case of a missing girl and trying to figure out who has been taken her. Jolie Murdoch is a new Deputy on the force who is trying to locate her. She stumbles upon the girls father, deceased, and already has a prime suspect. Xavier Hartmann, an ex Marine that got injured by an IED, is the local bartener and the prime suspect in question, but he doesn’t remember anything. Did he do it? While Jolie works the case the true culprit is out there trying to hinder the investigation and keep Xavier from being a free man. Will she be able to solve the case? I love how the author has brought us something new in each book. As always this can be read as a standalone, but why only read one book in the series? The characters also are wonderful as always and there is always such growth as the story progresses. It has been a great ride so far and now I’m on my way to digging into book number four.
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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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This is book three in the McIntire County Series. Jolie Murdoch is the newest deputy in McIntire County. Her first job is to find a missing girl. While looking for the girl, Deputy Murdoch finds herself in front the suspect (the father of the missing child). The problem is that he is dead but he is not alone. There enters Xavier, a former marine who has a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), finds himself in some unwanted attention for the death of the missing girl’s father. However, he doesn’t remember any thing that happened before, during or after because he blacked out. It’s a lot of twist and turns in this one, but Winter Austin really has a knack for bringing all the twists and turns into an amazing story. I would like to point out, that I am reading these book out of order, I don’t recommend that you do. I should have started with book one and worked my way down but I will finish this series.

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book three in the McIntire County Series. Jolie Murdoch is the newest deputy in McIntire County. Her first job is to find a missing girl. While looking for the girl, Deputy Murdoch finds herself in front the suspect (the father of the missing child). The problem is that he is dead but he is not alone. There enters Xavier, a former marine who has a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), finds himself in some unwanted attention for the death of the missing girl’s father. However, he doesn’t remember any thing that happened before, during or after because he blacked out. It’s a lot of twist and turns in this one, but Winter Austin really has a knack for bringing all the twists and turns into an amazing story. I would like to point out, that I am reading these book out of order, I don’t recommend that you do. I should have started with book one and worked my way down but I will finish this series.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the McIntire County series, this can be read as a standalone but to get a deeper understand of the characters and past events which link them, I would recommend reading from book 1. In this instalment we followed Jolie and Xavier.
As with the previous books in the series, the writing style is easy to follow and the descriptive language pulls you into the story, allowing you to picture both characters and scenery.
I found the characters of Jolie and Xavier particularly interesting; their pasts were what interested me most and how this affected them. Jolie, a new deputy in charge of finding a missing girl, faces the pressure from her family and what makes her different and intriguing to me. It’s not just the usual pressures, her brother is a killer and the effect of this on her was shown quite well, I think. She’s determined and continues looking into the case and the new elements despite being given the ‘easy’ answers. I enjoyed her character development as she reminded me a little of myself in being unsure of herself, but her confidence grows, and you can see her really coming into her own. She’s one of my favourites so far.
I look forward to the next one!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Winter Austin did it again with another amazing, suspenseful romance book! I love reading The McIntire County Series, it grabs your attention and keeps you guessing throughout the book as to whether the missing girls will be found, whether is Xavier a killer, and who is taking the girls. Will Jolie be able to clear Xavier, or will she find out the man she is falling for is the murderer? I love that all of the characters that we have met in the other books in the series continue to make appearances in this series and that we get to continue to watch them grow in their families. I love that we not only get to see inside the mind of another retired marine but also the workings of a small-town police force and how they all work together to keep their county safe.

This story is all about Jolie, the sister of Ian, one of our bad guys from Book #2, who is now performing her deputy duties as well as learning how to step up to do some investigative work as well. We also get to know more about the mysterious Xavier and why he has been laying low, keeping his business all to himself, until he’s thrown into the spotlight when he’s suspected of killing the missing girl’s father. Xavier blacked out, and doesn’t remember anything, but will he be able to work through whatever is ailing him to help clear himself of this guilty sentence, or did he commit the crime? I am so excited to start reading Book #4 and see who our next main characters will be so that we will get a deeper understanding of their lives and tackle another mystery.
@Brandy Rymer
10/2023

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how the author incorporates information from the previous books. It all seems to flow very well and the story is very well thought out. The main character’s growth, especially Jolie’s, is very noticeable. The characters are very relatable. Once I started this book, it was very difficult to put down. There is a lot going on at the same time, not just focusing on the crime at hand. The story does flow seamlessly and is very easy to follow.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Christine Baranek

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father
By: Winter Austin

Once again Winter Austin delivers a fantastic suspenseful novel from McIntire County. I have to say that each one of this series is better than the next. I am truly loving these characters and this county. As always, Winter Austin combines wonderful complex characters with a thrilling plot that keeps you guessing until the very end. Jolie is a fantastic character, she is new deputy who seems to be facing the most curious case she has ever seen. Xavier is a man who definitely has seen more than his fair share of difficulties. And it seems that those difficulties are definitely not ending. In this book, Winter Austin continues to tackle the subject of veterans who come home with more than they bargained for. I completely feel that she is doing an amazing job at crafting these stories. I am truly loving these and each one is giving me more and more reasons why Winter Austin is becoming one of my favorite authors!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin

Sins of the Father is the third book in The McIntire County Series is a Romance Suspense that I couldn’t stop reading till the end. I highly recommend reading this series in order as you get to know the characters better and a better understanding of what has happened in previous books. Plus this series keeps getting better with each book. This one might be my favorite yet . This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed characters make the story come to life. The twists and turns had me turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This is a wonderfully written Romance Suspense that I highly recommend reading to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to diving into the next book in this series.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Betsy Melano

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really like reading a book series and this one hasn’t disappointed me yet. The author does a great job of world and character building. I especially like that we’re provided with a different character, Jolie’s point of view in this book. She is a new member of the force and gets immersed in a case of a missing girl.
The story kept my attention, between the characters from earlier books, the new characters, some drama, and even a romance mixed in. All of that means I couldn’t stop reading!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Elisha Johnson

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series by Winter Austin (book 3)- 5 out of 5 stars

Another amazing addition to The McIntire County Series. This author has a way of grabbing you and pulling you into the story. These books are so hard to put down, you just never want it to stop. You know they are great books when you crave more and more from the characters or from the back story. I recommend reading this entire series because why should you limit yourself to only one?

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Amanda Swindle

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father is the 3rd book in the McIntire County Series. This installment follows new deputy Jolie Murdoch. For Jolie, law enforcement runs in her veins. Her father was the previous sheriff and her cousins are Nic and Cassy from the previous books. New on the force, Jolie is assigned the case of a missing girl, but then the girl’s father is found dead. Now she is tasked with not only finding the girl, if she is still alive, but finding the murderer of the father as well. Are they connected, and if so how? Who is to blame in one, or both, of the cases? Xavier came to town to escape his past, but when he is found over the dead body, he is suspect number one. It doesn’t help that he has no memory of how he got there, or what led up to that point. Sins of the father is told from different character POV so you get “inside the heads” of each one, and can really relate to them in some aspects. I love the McIntire series and can’t wait to read the next one. 5 out of 5 for me.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book three in The McIntire County Series. It’s awesome to see a story where the PTSD of our veterans is part of the plot. Sins of the Father brings great awareness to combat PTSD. Place as a character makes the novel more interesting and secrets as a web with which all the characters are connected. I kept thinking about the characters and how the book was going to end. There is just enough romantic suspense to keep the heat between the characters going. The romance wasn’t over done and I liked that part. This book was a page turner for me!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Winter Austin’s books. I think this story is my favorite of the McIntire County series though. Jolie and Xavier make me fan myself. Jolie is on the search; will she prove Xavier is innocent or is he the one with the little girl? A wonderful ride of adventure and romance, that will keep you reading for hours!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father is Book Three in The McIntire County Series. It is a romantic suspense book packed with drama, action, mystery, intrigue, suspense, and murder. This book can easily be read as a standalone, but I do recommend reading the entire series because it is amazing! This story centers around the characters of Deputy Jolie Murdoch and Former Marine Xavier Hartmann. Jolie has had a difficult past and finds herself struggling to find her confidence and self-worth. When she sets off to find a missing girl that disappeared after a local event, she stumbles onto something far more sinister. Jolie finds Xavier covered in blood standing over the body of the girl’s father. He has no memory of what happened, how he got there, or if he killed the man. Xavier has traumatic brain injury because of an IED blast while he was in the service and is prone to having blackouts. The trauma from his past has also left Xavier feeling worthless and lacking in self-confidence. Jolie wants to believe he is not responsible for the man’s murder and sets off to find the real killer. As she delves into the case, she discovers this case is very similar to a cold case that her father had when he was Sherriff. As Xavier and Jolie work to find the real killer they lean on each other for support and find strength in one another. Digging into the case unravels secrets, lies, betrayal, and complex family dynamics. This was a page turner with great characters, an intriguing storyline, and twists and turns that will keep you reading until the end.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father is the third book in dark and moody The McIntire County Series and each book gets better and better even though they have all been amazing reads. These books are standalone stories, but I would recommend reading them in order otherwise you are missing out on so much as the characters and their stories intertwine between books. Winter does a great job of setting the scene though.
Deputy Jolie Murdoch is the new girl on the block. Finding a body was not on the agenda. A missing girl yes but no body. Her past has left her with wounds, but she is a strong woman underneath it all. It was good to see her growing and finding her true self. Along the way she finds a little more than she knew she needed.
Former marine Xavier Hartmann is trying to deal with the skeletons of his past. But someone has other ideas instore for him. Someone who does not want the truth out there and will anything to stop him. Along the way he discovers something that becomes vital to his wellbeing.
The story is told from multiple the POV which I love because you get to learn more about the characters and what makes them tick. There are a lot of secondary characters that help move the story along.
Sins of the Father is a tale of murder and secrets, lies, mystery, suspense, violence, manipulation, politics and romance. It is a great story that has twists and turns and an interesting plot that keep the pages turning. It is one tale you won’t want to put down. There are also some laughs to be had when Xavier’s sister is around.
Did not see that ending coming though!
This is a must read and I look forward to what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Carrie Cross

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Sins of the Father” by Winter Austin is a captivating thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end. This gripping novel follows Deputy Jolie Murdoch as she investigates a missing person case that leads her down a dangerous path of secrets and deception. Austin’s writing style is tightly paced and filled with suspense, making it nearly impossible to put the book down.

One of the highlights of “Sins of the Father” is its well-developed and complex characters. Deputy Jolie Murdoch is a compelling protagonist who is not only determined to solve the case but also battles her own personal demons along the way. Austin skillfully portrays the emotional depth of these characters, making them relatable and investing the reader in their journey.

The plot of “Sins of the Father” is intricately crafted with surprising twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the final pages. Austin’s ability to weave multiple storylines together flawlessly adds an extra layer of intrigue to the story. Overall, “Sins of the Father” is a gripping thriller that will satisfy fans of the genre. Winter Austin’s talent for creating suspenseful and compelling narratives is on full display in this thrilling novel.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Shirley

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jolie Murdock is a new deputy in the Eider Police department following in the footsteps of her cousins can she make this her home and find the confidence she has been lacking over the past years. When she is given the disappearance of a missing girl, she goes about trying to find her but when she stumbles across the body of the missing girls father, can she solve the murder, find the girl and help a friend out without losing herself in the process?

Xavier decided to come to Eider to banish old wounds but when he is found over the dead body of the missing girl’s father with no memory of how he has got there, it’s up to him and Jolie to pick through his memory to discover what happened. As Jolie and Xavier investigate the murder more secrets and similarities come out of the woodwork and although Xavier and Jolie are saw her did not kill anyone there is still a doubt in Xavier’s head.

This is the third book in this series, and we shift from the characters in the first two books to a whole new heroine, Jolie at the beginning is trying to find herself and is feeling like she can’t do her job but when she stumbles into a murder her confidence starts to pick up and you see the drive in her to do justice for the victim and the missing girl.

Xavier’s character is interesting, and I love that he is flawed but has the courage to trust that Jolie will get to the bottom of blackout and trust that he is not the murderer, with his history of the military you have a small glimpse into his hurt and brokenness from his service and the horrific injuries he sustained.
The secondary characters as always adds to flow and overall enjoyment of the story, with the fasted pace action and uncovering the secrets and thrilling twists and turns this is another winner in my eyes.
Thank you, Winter, and hope to read book 4 in the future.

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie Johnson

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Winter Austin knocks another one out of the park with the next story in The McIntire Series!! I do highly recommend reading these in order as the characters build on each other and the back stories will help this story make more sense.

Jolie is a new deputy on the force. She’s got some pretty big shoes to fill as her father was the sheriff previous to the one currently in office. Jolie is still trying to recover from the events with her brother and his subsequent arrest and imprisonment.

Xavier is bartending at the local bar and grill. He’s doing his best to keep his cover under the bar. When he shows up at the wrong place at the wrong time, he’s the only suspect to a murder. Did he do it? He’s not really sure himself.

This is a rapid pageturner!! There is a lot of action, family drama, missing people, bodies showing up in the strangest of places, and some romance. Overall, a highly enjoyable book and series!!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Katie Kearney

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The third in this series and it’s just getting better. I was so excited for this one and once again the author brought all the A game. I do recommend reading these in order just as an added enhancement to the series and well each book is amazing so reading them all is definitely worth it. This one we followed Jolie and Xavier and let me tell you, you will be completely hooked start to finish and each chapter keeps you on your toes. The characters once again draw you completely into their world with such ease. They are easy to connect with. It’s well written and keeps you guessing. Five stars all the way and highly recommended. Can’t wait for more from this author.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father is a dark, edgy, suspenseful romance that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout as all the books in this series have. It’s the third book in the McIntire County Series. Now I previously stated that they were standalone stories and that each mystery was different, the people were different, and the author gives enough background in the books that you don’t need to read them in order but I have found that I’m glad I read them in order. If your someone who likes to do this there are some spoilers if you don’t read the previous books because you do get a little update of sorts on where the previous couple stands at that point, which I know if your not reading in order you would appreciate, but I appreciated because I got to see a little more into the other characters that I enjoyed in the previous books. The other books in the series had super confident woman, and super confident men, usually one who suffers from PTSD which is where this book differs as well. Xavier, an ex-marine, is suffering from a traumatic brain injury, and Jolie is a woman who is lacking in self confidence and wants desperately to prove herself. I still haven’t gotten tired of Winter Austin’s relatable, real life characters, and story lines. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another gripping read in this series of books, and once again I was hooked from page one. Jolie Murdoch is a newly pinned deputy in McIntire County and her first big case is to locate a missing girl. The case gets even more complicated when the girl’s father is found murdered, seemingly by the local bartender Xavier Hartmann who was also found at the crime scene. Jolie has to work out why Xavier, with no apparent motive would suddenly bludgeon a man to death. However, the former marine who has a traumatic brain injury has no memory of what happened or why he was there. Xavier was in Eider to confront his past and is shocked to be the number one suspect in a murder, meanwhile Jolie is working hard to investigate whilst fighting against mounting pressure to get to the truth. Jolie realises that Xavier might be innocent and he finds himself drawn to her, but someone seems determined to stop both Jolie’s investigation and her developing relationship with Xavier. Once again the setting of McIntire County was brought vividly to life by the descriptive narrative, which made me feel immersed in the story. The storyline and plot twists along with the great characters all kept me happily turning the pages, and I look forward to the next book in this series.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great addition to a brilliant series. A lot happens with the story and the characters and it all pulls you into the book with ease. I really enjoyed these characters and I think they have to be my favourite of the series so far. The had a strong connection and I enjoyed watching how they navigated everything thrown at them.
The story is full of suspense and intrigue. There were plenty of pieces to try and put together and it was great to see if I could figure it all out. I have really enjoyed this whole series so far and I am looking forward to whatever the author does with it next.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the McIntire County Series. I have loved these books from the first one. Each story can be read as a standalone however personally I do advise to read them from the start so you get a better idea of the characters, their links to each other and the pasts they share.
This story is a crime mystery story with a sprinkle of Suspense and romance thrown into the mix.
In this story we are with Jolie and Xavier.
Jolie has has a tough time of things with her brother turning out to be a killer and the pressure from her father to do well and progress in her career she has a lot going on. Now with a missing girl to find the pressure ramps up even more. So the last thing she wanted to find was a dead body and Xavier next to it covered in blood.
Now she has more questions that answers. Why would someone murder this person? And even though all the evidence is pointing to Xavier could he really be the killer? Is Xavier’s sudden memory loss just a convenient tactic or is there something going on with Xavier that Jolie doesn’t know.
Xavier is a former marine who was left with a traumatic brian injury after an IED exploded taking away his leg in the process. He is a secretive man, no one really knows much about his past or his continued issues with the brain injury that causes him to black out. When he is found with the body he realises things look bad and with no memory of what actually happened he doesn’t even know himself if he committed the crime or not.
As Jolie starts to investigate she realises links between this missing girl and a cold case which if that’s the case means that Xavier  is innocent. But as the evidence mounts there seem to be more questions than answers and with Xavier  being secretive about his past it makes it even harder to trust him.

Jolie believes Xavier is innocent and is determined to prove that even if that means at times her judegment is impaired and causing her to put her job on the line. He is innocent? Or is Jolie to stubborn and so determined to be proved right that she will discard things that don’t paint the picture she expects.
This is a fast paced murder mystery with 2 main characters that have their flaws but they are trying to work through them.
Jolie’s character was a little unsure of herself to begin with so it was lovely to watch her grow and blossom, and also Xavier’s character it was nice to see him let down so of his boundaries and let people see the real him.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next one.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Shea Gilkerson 10/1/23

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Back to the Eider police department and the officers and detectives within to protect the community. This addition to the series focuses on newly pinned deputy Jolie Murdock – cousin of Nic and Cassy from the previous books in the series.

When Jolie starts the pursuit of a missing girl after a community event, she instead finds the freshly dead body of the girls father, with local bartender and former marine Xavier Hartmann leaning over him, covered in his blood, with no memory of what happened or how he got there. With his traumatic brain injury that stems from an IED blast while in the service, he realizes he has had another blackout and can’t be sure he didn’t kill this man. When he is taken to the hospital, siblings that no one knew existed show up to throw an extra wrench into things.

While trying to wade through all the evidence, believing Xavier is innocent, Jolie discovers similarities between the missing girl and a cold case from when her father was sheriff. She begins to dig deeper, and along the way discovers many secrets in both her own life as well as Xavier’s.

I love the way the community keeps building as Austin continues this series. While they’re all able to be read as standalones, they’re much more fun to enjoy when you have the basis of the previous books in the series and some background on important characters.

Austin does a wonderful job showing how much our military continues to go through, even after the hell of war. She shows their strength, abilities, loyalties and more. These books are great suspenseful reads that offer danger and intrigue while throwing in enough chemistry amongst characters to offer a different kind of tension. Really looking forward to book 4!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book #3) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Sins of the Father is the third engrossing instalment in the McIntire County series by Winter Austin. This series just keeps getting better with each new instalment. I highly recommend reading the previous two books before starting on this one, as they will help to ‘build’ a bigger picture and help immerse you in the series.
This is a fantastic romantic suspense that has all the clever, suspenseful, and gripping touches that I have come to expect from Ms. Austin. It has crime and investigation, mystery, intrigue, secrets, action, politics, duty/responsibility vs loyalty, family dynamics, discovery, determination, chemistry, and emotion- w ith plenty of gripping and dramatic developments that will keep you flipping the pages to discover how it all plays out in the end.
This is Jolie and Xavier’s story, and I was hooked right from the beginning. This is quite the tangled web that Jolie is determined to untangle- as Ms. Austin takes us on quite an intriguing ride. Missing girls, a brutal murder, trauma, pain, memory issues, a bit of a ‘pressure-pot’ situation, doubts, questions, and passion- makes for a gripping read. ‘Sins of the Father’ makes a superb addition to the series, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in Book #4!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Winter Austin!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin. I have truly loved this series. They can be read as standalone’s but I recommend reading them in order just to get a handle on who is who. This installment is about Jolie who is a Deputy Sheriff in McIntire County and she is coming off a bad case where she wasn’t successful. It has shaken her confidence and caused her to not believe in herself. When a young girl is missing she is in charge of the case. She does find a body but its not the young girl and hanging around the body is local Xavier a bartender who is suffering from a traumatic brain injury from being in the Marines. Xavier has tons of secrets from his past and being caught by this body is going to cause them to all come out. Xavier is a very private man and doesn’t want everyone knowing his business. Does Jolie just assume that Xavier is the killer and closes the case or does she see thru him and see that there is more to the guy than just a crazy war vet. The more time Jolie spends with Xavier she really likes him. Is she letting her feelings get in the way of doing her job? Read this awesome installment in the McIntire County Series to find out!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series that is just as great reading as the previous books. I highly suggest reading the previous books to help your enhancement of this author’s writing style. This is a well written story where the author used details to make the story come to life on each page. The characters pull you into their world with ease and keep you engaged to the end. They are strong, creative characters that add so much to the story. They bring the twists and turns to a new level. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout which made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy, was this one a page-turner! The author just keeps making this better and better. Jodi gets herself a case and a man. Xavier brings a mystery and secrets. Can’t say much because you’ll have to read to learn it but this is some action packed entertainment wrapped in a mystery. Nic, Con, Cassy, and Sheriff Hamilton are all here to help her as she makes her big deputy ‘debut.’ Some twists that I didn’t see coming. antagonists that I didn’t see coming with some big britches and some strong strength from Officer Murdoch. Excellent book and series that I recommend highly.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin

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Newly pinned deputy Jolie Murdoch’s first big job as a McIntire County deputy is to locate a missing girl. What Jolie doesn’t expect is to stumble upon a corpse—the girl’s father–with a prime suspect still hanging around. But why would local bartender Xavier Hartmann go off the deep end and bludgeon a man to death?

A former marine, Xavier is barely coping with a traumatic brain injury, and he has no memory of what happened at the crime scene. He came to Eider to confront his past, not get embroiled in a murder as the number one suspect. To make matters worse, as the mystery deepens, Xavier finds himself drawn to the reluctant deputy.

As Jolie fights against mounting pressure to get to the truth, she realizes there’s more to Xavier than meets the eye. But someone is lingering on the fringes, determined to put a stop to her investigation and Xavier’s freedom. Will Jolie do her sworn duty or buck the status quo to give her and Xavier’s newfound passion a chance?

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Winter Austin perpetually answers the question: “were you born in the winter?” with a flat “nope,” but believe her, there is a story behind her name.

A lifelong Mid-West gal with strong ties to the agriculture world, Winter grew up listening to the captivating stories told by relatives around a table or a campfire. As a published author, she learned her glass half-empty personality makes for a perfect suspense/thriller writer. Taking her ability to verbally spin a vivid and detailed story, Winter translated that into writing deadly romantic suspense, mysteries, and thrillers.

When she’s not slaving away at the computer, you can find Winter supporting her daughter in cattle shows, seeing her three sons off into the wide-wide world, loving on her fur babies, prodding her teacher husband, and nagging at her flock of hens to stay in the coop or the dogs will get them.

She is the author of multiple novels, with more on the way.

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