Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book two in The McIntire County series. Austin does a great job intricately weaving an exciting plot that keeps you on my your toes. The romantic suspense creates tension between the two main characters that also includes a lot of backstory. There’s intense suspense with family trauma to throw in the mix.
The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This author never fails to amaze me with their capability to write creative and unpredictable suspense novels! I was once again completely absorbed in this book from the very first page. I’m not sure how she does it, but I have never experienced that ‘warm-up’ in the beginning that other books typically have. The flow of the story is incredible, and the twists always kept me on my toes! You definitely won’t be bored with this one as it is a rollercoaster of guessing what will happen next combined with the drama, intense action, and emotions of Violet and her mother. I highly recommend picking this up and giving it a chance to steal your attention for the day!
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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This author never fails to amaze me with their capability to write creative and unpredictable suspense novels! I was once again completely absorbed in this book from the very first page. I’m not sure how she does it, but I have never experienced that ‘warm-up’ in the beginning that other books typically have. The flow of the story is incredible, and the twists always kept me on my toes! You definitely won’t be bored with this one as it is a rollercoaster of guessing what will happen next combined with the drama, intense action, and emotions of Violet and her mother. I highly recommend picking this up and giving it a chance to steal your attention for the day!
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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Mothers Threat was a very fast paced, short, full of intrigue, book about a woman named violet who has started a private security firm who has been paid to take a software meeting much more seriously than anyone else around her has. The mayor and the police office are taking a very lax point of view concerning a protest that has the potential to blow up. I liked the story and it moved incredibly fast but I felt like I was missing something between Violet and her mother Daisy. I couldn’t believe how fast her mother violated her trust and hurt her like she did, especially when she threw Violet under the bus as she did. If you like quick moving suspense thrillers this might be up your alley.
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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After reading the Mother’s Threat all i can say is wow. Susan did a great job writing this book. I truly can’t wait to read more of her work. The details in the book was amazing. I loved the cover photo. The characters and world building was on point. The Mother’s Threat had a lot of twists in it. I didn’t know what to expect next.
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Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Winter Austin’s series The McIntire County Series is well written and keeps me on the edge, making me wonder what will happen next. I really like seeing and learning more about the characters and how they get incorporated and grow in this second book. It also continues to show a strong female character in Deputy Cassy and her struggle with PTSD. The book has danger, suspense, romance, and so much more. The author does a wonderful job of character and world building.
Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Having read and enjoyed book one I was looking forward to being back in McIntire County, and I was just as gripped with this story as I was with the previous one. I would personally recommend reading these in order as the characters do crossover. This storyline concentrates on Deputy Cassy Rivers who is left with the scars from barely escaping a harrowing experience. She is now working in rural Eider, Iowa and is investigating a series of random robberies which results in the brutal death of a fellow officer. Unfortunately the man she must work with and trust is the one who broke her heart, FBI agent Boyce Hunt, however the pair must now work together to capture the modern day Bonnie and Clyde. Boyce left Cassy to protect her from his mother’s criminal enterprise and the blackmail and manipulation that he faces, but working together they can’t deny their mutual attraction. This romantic suspense had me hooked throughout. The characters and the setting were brought to life by the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the storyline. I liked ‘catching up’ with previous characters, as well as meeting the new main characters, Cassy and Boyce who’s chemistry really came across in the narrative. An enjoyable and engaging read, and I look forward to book three.
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DINGO
Laughter is the best medicine. I make sure to always deliver the fun and crazy while hiding my pain behind it. It’s who I am and what I do. I also work my butt off for the Grimm Wolves MC brothers, trying to prove myself as more than just a prospect. But even the toughest of the tough need to let loose every now and then. I know that more than anyone after the world of hurt I’ve experienced.
CELEE
A chance encounter in a chat room just may be the saving grace I’ve needed all along. My father’s enemies are closing in, and my time just might be running out. Thank God Dingo and his brothers will do anything to keep me safe–even if it means going up against the most vile of criminals around. But the more Dingo tries to protect me, the more I know he’s hurting too.
Can two fractured hearts find a way to heal together?
The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read several other books by the author and this book doesn’t disappoint. The Mother’s Threat is based on a small waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest among the San Juan Islands and goes into Washington state. This book does a great job of showing character emotions through their actions. There’s an investment in the characters that makes you want to keep the pages turning to see what happens!
The people that you are supposed to be able to trust, no matter what, are your family. But when they prove time and again that they are not to be trusted, what do you do?
How many times should you forgive someone? Does that change if they were the one person who was there for you when you were young?
Violet is an incredibly relatable character that you cheer for and root on with all she has going on.
The descriptions of the protest and vandalism paint a clear picture of the situation.
This was a great page turner. I will most definitely be reading more from this author.
The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Pain, frustration and emotionally charged
This twisted psychological stand alone thriller will leave you speechless. It is a fantastically delivered tale with action, drama and intrigue. Violet is a strong character and her relationship with her mother is intense. A fast paced gripping read that takes the reader on a heart stopping roller coaster of emotions. Highly recommend.
Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cassy has been through hell the past few years, the trauma of her abduction by a madman but when she is sent to cover a spate of robberies and a murder the last person she expected to see is the only one she has to protect her heart from or she will spiral further into her head.
Boyce Hunt left the woman he loved to protect her but her can’t explain that to her, seeing her two years ago and by abducted and tortured was nearly the breaking of him. Although an FBI agent he has a past of criminality and destruction that he hopes does not taint him any further, sent to help on a case of robberies and death he know walking back in Eider will match him the one person he does not want to hurt anymore.
Can they work together without both of them getting attached and do there job or will they come crashing down again?
This is the second book in the series and follows the other River’s Sister Cassy. Cassy first shows up in the first book Atonement, when Agent Hunt agrees you find the dynamic between them is frosty but there is always hint of them thawing as the story went on. Now in this book it delves deeper into the relationship and the hidden past of Hunt and the totally devastation him leaving caused Cassy which is brilliant to read.
I would say that this book can be read as a stand alone but I would definitely read the books in order as in the first book you understand the nature of why Cassy is so traumatise by that event and how Boyce and her rekindled the relationship. This book is full of thrilling turns and twists and as you follow with the investigation you slow uncover the clues as they do.
I love that Boyce is just as vulnerable as Cassy as in the first story you did not get to see the full extent of his character and this delves more into his history and past and how this has shaped him to be how he is and what he has done to protect the ones he loves.
If you are looking for a fast pace, murder, mayhem with suspense, violence and action this is the book for you and if you have not read the first book in this series I suggest you do and Can’t wait for the next instalment.
•*•❥☆ PREORDER ☆❥•*••*•❥☆In the year following her brother’s tragic murder, Public Defender Hannah Patel withdrew into the comfort of family and career. As time passed, the man obsessed with her became a terrifying threat.
A fatal error caused Detective Doyle Murphy to doubt his future in law enforcement, but protecting Hannah presents an opportunity for redemption. Neither expect their forced closeness to create genuine feelings.
As their burgeoning romance grows, it pushes her stalker over the edge.
Will love win? Or will madness?
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195006169-born-to-die” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1690281176l/195006169._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195006169-born-to-die”>Born to Die</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/5849809769″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
When one of her own gets taken out Deputy Rivers is put on the case. Add to that a bunch if robberies taking place and they have to call in the big guns, her former flame Detective Hunt. He thought he was doing her a favor by leaving her when he started being blackmailed, but they’re about to be to be in close quarters once again. Will they keep things strictly professional or risk another broken heart? I have read these books somewhat out of order, but they are all worth reading. It was great to see Deputy Rivers grow as a character and she has grown a lot. I also like the take the author puts into how agent Hunt’s mind works. I have lined myself up to read book 4, but first I must go read these to get a better understanding of everything that has gone on. This is a great whodunit and will keep you guessing as you turn the pages.
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Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The beginning of the book has you in suspense as to what is going on at that moment and keeps you reading nonstop. This book is very well written and it flows really well. All the characters are very well developed which makes for a good story. The characters are also very relatable. I like how the author includes details that were in the first book into this one, it does make the book series interrelated which is all the better.
The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This fast-paced read wasn’t quite what I was expecting. While touching on many tough subjects (including a volatile mother-daughter relationship, protesting for a cause, and incompetent city officials), The Mothers Threat falls short of the expected thrill and suspense. The focus seemed to be mainly on Violet and Daisy’s barely veiled by love hostility toward one another rather than the impending threat posed by the protesters. There were definitely some moments where I questioned whether Violet would be able to remain professional in the face of her mother’s insensitive, selfish, criminal actions. The storyline also felt a bit disjointed, like some elements, such as the anarchists trashing the town, were thrown in without much reason behind it. Overall, a quick read that left me wanting more than what was there.
Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin. I am loving this series and I can’t wait for the next. This author is quickly becoming one of my very favorites. This can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading them in order to get to know all the characters. This is Cassy’s story. Cassy is a Deputy in Elder, Iowa and there is a new case that is creating havoc in town. They are going to have to call in Special Agent Boyce Hunt to come back to Elder to help with the case. Cassy is not happy with that because Boyce broke her heart to the point she doesn’t think she will ever try again. Due to Cassy’s past she is very shattered and that past left her broken to the point she never wanted to try again but she trusted Boyce and gave him her heart and all he did was love her and leave her. Boyce has demons in his past as well, such as his mother is a criminal, and he doesn’t want Cassy to get hurt by that. He loves Cassy but knows she deserves better than him. Will he be able to convince Cassy he won’t hurt her ever again and will they be able to find the criminal before more murders occur? Read this wonderful romantic suspense to find out!
The Mother’s Threat: A compelling domestic thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love this author and this book was no exception. Violet started her own security company. Their first big client/project looks to be in jeopardy. The real question is can Violet separate family and work and survive the downfall?
Providing security for a company that is at the frontline of a protest that no one in town is taking seriously. Violet quickly discovers her mom is in town and helping with the protests! Will we see the downfall of what is remaining of their relationship?
This book contains crime, family drama and suspense. It was hard to put it down because I needed to know what was next.
Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Born to Die is the second book in The McIntire County Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone. In this book, we follow Cassy Rivers. We first got to know Cassy in the first book Atonement. Cassy is investigating a series of robberies that led to the death of a fellow officer. She finds herself having to work with FBI agent Boyce Hunt, the man who broke her heart. This is such an engaging story. There are plenty of twists and turns. The author keeps you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out the case. I really enjoyed getting to know more about Cassy. The interactions between her and Boyce draw you in. Another great mystery by Winter Austin.
Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Star’s
Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin
Born to Die is the second book in The McIntire County Series and follows from the first book Atonement but is a couple years out. Although this series can be read as standalones and each book is about a different set of characters, I would recommend reading this series in order as the characters overlap and you get to know the characters better us each book is just as good as the last. I literally read this in one afternoon because I got so caught up in the story, I couldn’t put it down. This is another intriguing Suspense Romance. This is Cassy and Boyce’s story. We met Cassy in the first book and we know she is Nic’s sister. Cassy has secrets from her past that left scars but what hurts the most is her heart and now its in jeopardy again as she’s been partnered up with Boyce the same man that broke her heart years ago. Boyce thought he was doing the right thing by walking away as he was doing it to save her from his mother who is behind his awful past. These two are teamed up to investigate a bunch of robberies that have taken place. Can she open her heart to him again? Can they move past their pasts ? I don’t want to give anything away. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m ready for the next book in this series and look forward to many more books by this author.
Born to Die: The McIntire County Series: #2 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love a good mystery series, and this gave me everything I wanted and more. Winter Austin is a genius when it comes to writing mystery books, she pulls you into the story right from the very beginning and starts making you doubt every single character that you read about, wondering who the killer may be. This book was fantastic, in the fact that it had me guessing throughout the story who the suspects were, and questioning if the suspects could be involved in both the bank robberies, the murder of the police officer as well as the small-town robberies. I loved getting to know Cassie more as well as getting an inside look into the inner workings of Boyd’s mind. I was so happy to see that we get to continue the story of our two lovebirds from the first book in this series as well as meet some new characters that had not been introduced as of yet. The intensity of this storyline was amazing, I am so excited to get started on the next book and see what lies ahead for our characters that we have learned to love. If you’re looking for a good mystery novel with suspense, romance, angst, family drama and so much more, this is the series for you!
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09/2023
Great characters with a flowing storyline. Fast pace read, the author draws you in and keeps you engaged to the end. Full of family drama, life challenges and lots of emotions. I really enjoyed reading this author’s books. I would recommend this author to anyone who likes to escape the afternoon away.The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great characters with a flowing storyline. Fast pace read, the author draws you in and keeps you engaged to the end. Full of family drama, life challenges and lots of emotions. I really enjoyed reading this author’s books. I would recommend this author to anyone who likes to escape the afternoon away.
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.
The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Having read the first book I couldn’t wait to get into this book because I had questions that needed answering …….
Liam and Ali didn’t have an easy life as children and now that they’re grown up he takes the chance to explore life and the world only to get blown u in a terrorist attack , believed to be dead and how do you walk away from something like workout scars ?!
Liam goes to spend time with Ali and her family and this is where his path crosses with Teresa who is licking her wounds and on the run so to speak but she grows on you so just be patient and reserve judgment all is not what it seems 🤫😉
Did I enjoy it ? Yes ! Will I tell others about it ? Yes
Looking forward to more from Cat ❣️📚
The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love the mystery of Liam. The back and forth between Liam and Theresa is very realistic and I love the ending. The way The Silent Woodsman transitions into The Guardsman is seamless. Almost like they are a part one and part two of a movie. I can’t wait for the next one!
Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Born to Die is the second intriguing book in The McIntire County series by Winter Austin. I am loving this series so far- only two books in and I am already anticipating what else is to come. This is another entirely engrossing romantic suspense that has all the clever, suspenseful, and gripping touches that I have come to expect from Ms. Austin. It follows on from the first book, Atonement, and even though the stories ‘follow’ different characters- there are overlapping/linking details that make this series even more intriguing- so I highly recommend reading the first book before embarking on this instalment.
We met Casey Rivers in the first book, as she is the sister of the (then) FMC Nic (Nicolette) Rivers. Two years have passed since the events in Atonement and now Deputy Rivers has a string of robberies and the death of a colleague on her hands. Things take a bit of a complicated turn when the situation requires her to team up with an FBI Agent who just happens to be her ex. Mmmmm, awkward much. So get set, as things are about to get interesting…
Bring on Book #3!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Winter Austin!
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Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series, even though I’m only 2 books in, is quickly becoming my favorite series of this year to read. I do highly recommend that you read these books in order. There is a lot of context in Atonement that will help make this book much more understandable.
I love that I’m kept guessing the “whodunit” right up until the end! There are twists and turns that are unforeseen, which makes this story even more engaging. The character development is on point so much so that you might feel like you’re a part of the family.
I’m really looking forward to the next books in this series!!
Born to Die by Winter Austin by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“Trouble’s on the run in rural Eider, Iowa, and Deputy Cassy Rivers’s heart is in the line of fire. Two years ago, she barely escaped a harrowing experience at the hands of a maniac – and not without scars. Now a series of random robberies leads to the brutal death of a fellow officer, and she must put her trust in the one man who broke her heart. FBI agent Boyce Hunt knows commitment isn’t for men with pasts like his. He left Cassy once to protect her from the blackmail and manipulation he faces from his mother’s criminal enterprise. But when they reluctantly partner up to capture the modern Bonnie and Clyde terrorizing McIntire County, their attraction flames to life once more, pulling Boyce between two loyalties.
Will they risk their hearts again, even if it means losing everything?”
This is the second book from the series, I have not read the 1st one but thinking about going back and reading the first one to know the characters more. This was fabulous read, great characters, story, and suspense. Loved the whole book and also a quick read. Cant wait to read the next one in the series. I give this book 4 stars.
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Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh my! I really love Winter Austin’s writing style. I just finished the first book in the series last week and was thrilled to get to read the second so quickly. And she did not disappoint at all! This is a stand alone but I definitely recommend reading the first story Atonement, so you can get the back story of Cassy. I can’t wait for more of the McIntire County series. Winter Austin has quickly become a favorite in my list of authors.