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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Born to Die follows on from the amazing Atonement the first book in The McIntire County Series and follows Deputy Cassy Rivers. We met her in the first book of the series when she came to town to help her sister, but her story is a few years on.
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.
Cassy’s past has left her with scars but it’s her heart that is jeopardy as she partners up with the man who broke it.
FBI agent Boyce Hunt had to walk away to save the one he loved. His past is not a happy one and his mother is behind it all, but can he walk away twice. Loyalties are about to be tested.
This is a tale of murder and mayhem, power, mystery suspense, violence, manipulation, control, family, and some romance. It is a great story that gets inside your head. Winter has done a great job with the plot and its twisty turns that keep the pages turning. It is one tale you cannot put down.
The story is told from dual the POV which we all know I love because you get to learn more about the characters that way. Not only that but we get to see more of the others in this small town.
This is a must read and I look forward to what comes next.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Manda Kelly

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So I should start this by saying, I think I may have followed this story better had I read the 1st book, before hand. That being said, there were enough context clues and backstory throughout that I was able to mostly follow along. I felt like somethings were a bit drawn out, other things happened and there seemed to be no reason, and it all felt a bit slow to go. That being said, the story was still awesome. Full of mystery and suspense and even some romance in there. I do think I may have enjoyed this more had I read this series in order and gotten the full story in order. All in all I do recommend this for anyone looking for a good romantic suspense book. Winter Austin is an awesome author!

Review by: Manda Kelly

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great follow up to the first in the series and is exactly the kind of book that I have come to expect from this author. I was pulled into the book right from the word go and found myself getting lost within the story. the book was full of suspense and I thought the connection and the history between the characters just added to the overall depth.
The book is really well developed. As the story went on I found myself more and more invested. I wanted to see how things would turn out and which direction the author would take it in. This is only the 2nd book in the series and it is already shaping up to be a great one. I am looking forward to book 3.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the McIntire County Series. I do recommend reading them in order as the characters that appear in this story have links to the first story. This is an action packed romance Suspense. It is full of danger, secrets, lies, and of course heartbreak and romance.
In this book we are with Cassey. Cassey is trying to recover from an incident in the past that has left her physically and mentally scared. However she refuses to allow that to stop her or for it to be a weakness. With some robberies happening Cassey and her partner are on the case to capture the culprits, but things take a turn for the worse when the body of an officer is found in the woods. Are the two connected in some way or is it a coincidence?
When Boyce Hunt arrives to help with this case it tips Casseys world upside down. After suffering heartbreak at the hands of Boyce before she isn’t prepared to let him get close again.

Boyce knows he hurt Cassey and he didn’t want to. He was just trying to protect her from the threats that come with having a mother as a criminal. But now they are forced back together to solve this case.
What happens when they realise their attraction still burns as strong as before? Will they risk their hearts again?

This is a fast paced story and the danger they face will have you on the edge of your seat. The main characters have both got issues they need to work through and their growth throughout this story was great to see. Its obvious they want to be together but they need to deal with their own issues and learn to trust again before they can move forward.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Best romantic suspense I’ve read this year. Don’t read it, thought, if you haven’t read book 1. This is part of a series and it will flow better in order. I absolutely loved the characters. The chemistry between Cassy and Boyce is still there boiling subtely. They just need Liza to kick them in the butt. The story is fantastic, the twists and turns. I love that I have to work to figure out who the killer is. I enjoyed seeing new faces. Now, off to book 3…..

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series which can be read as a standalone but I highly suggest reading the previous book to help the enjoyment of this author’s writing skills. I enjoyed reading this mystery as much if not more than the first one. It is a well written story about a series of robberies, the death of an officer and trust of the one person who broke your heart. I enjoyed how the author used details to make the story realistic and to pull me into the story. The characters are strong, supportive and relatable. They have great growth as well as chemistry throughout the story. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a mystery that you don’t want to miss. A fast paced, engaging mystery that I highly recommend.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin

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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?

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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.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Brandy Rymer

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cat Treadgold outdid herself with this second book in The Olympic Peninsula series. In this book we get to meet Liam and learn about his whereabouts when he was presumably dead, Ali’s long-lost twin. The love story could not have happened for anyone better than the love interest that the author has for Liam, especially after all of the trials that he had faced in his time abroad. No matter how much he fights the temptation to allow this young woman into his life, he soon finds that protecting her safety doesn’t allow for him to hold her at arm’s length. This book is primarily focused on Seattle and Port Townsend, both cities in Washington state. The author did an amazing job combining the beauty of Port Townsend, with the gorgeous scenery of the other cities surrounding this small town to draw the reader into the simple beauty of small-town life and the joys that one can find in escaping the big city life. This was another masterpiece of writing; the characters are so well-developed that you cannot help but cry over their heartbreak and cheer over their successes in life and love. This is a wonderful addition to this book series and cannot wait for the next book to continue the story of these families.
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09/2023

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Ashly Renner

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This the second book in this series and it is well written and draws you in easily just as the first book did. Much like the return of the prodigal son Liam comes back into his twin sister Ali’s life, but not without secrets and more scars than he left with. Theresa seems to be running from everything, maybe for good reason when “little accidents” start mysteriously happening. Can they figure out who is behind it all, and why? Although this a series you don’t have to read book one, but I definitely recommend it so you get backstory on these characters.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me start off by saying that you don’t NEED to read the first book in this series, BUT I would recommend that you DO! You really get so much more information and backstory on the characters in book one, that will help to understand them in this one a bit. Plus why not just start at the beginning? This book follows Liam who is Ali’s sister from book one. After an explosion (read book 1!!), Liam was thought to be dead for years! Ali and her husband Joe hire an investigator to look into things and by a small chance they find him! Being well into her pregnancy Ali couldn’t go after him, so they sent Joe’s sister Teresa. She wanted to travel and see the world, and this gave her the perfect excuse. Two birds, one stone. Finding him scarred physically and mentally he agrees to come back to the states to stay with his sister while he figures out his next plans for life. Teresa heads back as well and helps Joe and Ali find the perfect place for them and their soon to come twin girls. She finds a great three story compound with a few guest cabins on plenty of land. Being VERY pregnant with twins, she welcomes all the help that both Liam and Teresa provide staying in the guest cabins. Ali and Joe head back to have the babies at the hospital and that leaves Liam and Teresa all alone. Unfortunately Teresa has a few scary accidents, some of which could have killed her. Has she always been so accident prone? Or was someone trying to send a message? Finding a man with a camera on the property they start to think it’s just paparazzi. Liam sets up security and even picks up a couple guard dogs, but these accidents just seem to find her where ever she goes. Even in town! After a man pushes her off a dock into the freezing water, she finally goes back home leaving Liam alone. Liam does everything he can to keep himself busy and keep his mind off Teresa, but even night life in town doesn’t help. Going on a three day hike is his next plan. Ali, Joe, the twins, and Teresa come back to the compound the week he’s heading for his hike and it just happens to be Ali and Liam’s birthday too! With a weekend dinner party planned the house is full with friends, the new nanny, and the twins. Talk about busy, busy! I could go on and on about this book! So much happens! So much suspense! Like who is trying to hurt Teresa? What was Liam doing those three years when everyone thought he was dead? Is he really an assassin? Or spy? And what will become of both Teresa and Liam? Will the past come to bite him in the butt? And will Teresa find her calling?? Will she go back to Paul? Or maybe the yoga instructor! You have got to check this book out!! I personally can’t wait to read the next book!

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Michelle Marlow

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. I do recommend you read the first just so you have some background before jumping into this. But you do not have to. I don’t want to give too much away. But the way the chemistry and emotions that this author writes into these characters is amazing. I will be continuing this series most definitely.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Shannen Kern

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this installment of The Olympic Peninsula series! It pulled on my emotions in multiple different ways, and I found myself captivated by the storytelling from this author. I was invested in the characters almost immediately and was kept on my toes throughout the entire book. I felt like this had quite a good flow and never felt pulled out of my book daze at all. You’ll enjoy the way the author so artfully creates Teresa and Liam’s story! I highly recommend picking up this series and also suggest reading them in order to get a fuller experience.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Ashley Sugar

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What another great book!!!! I loved the first book in this series and I couldn’t wait to start this one! I loved it just as much. This author is easily becoming one of my favorites! I love the writing style and I love the way the story just grabs my attention. Romantic suspense is one of my favorites and I have fallen in love with these books and characters. I couldn’t get enough.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a stand alone book in the series. I do recommend reading the first in the series though so you have some back knowledge of everyone. Liam is Ali’s twin brother and everyone thought he was dead till he showed up. He comes to help Ali and her husband. It is a suspenseful tale, full of woes and romances.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Guardsman is Book Two in The Olympic Peninsula Series. It is a romantic suspense novel that centers around the character of Liam. Although it can be read as a standalone, I do highly recommend reading the first book to gain a better understanding of the characters and their backstories. Liam was mentioned in the first book as the twin brother to Ali. He was missing and presumed dead after a terrorist attack occurred while he was stationed abroad. Although three years has passed, Ali has never given up hope that he would be found. When a private investigator finds Liam working as security in Jerusalem he agrees to move home to be with his sister, Ali, and her husband, Joe.

Liam has had a troublesome past that has left him emotionally scarred. While they were growing up in the foster care system, he did his best to keep himself and Ali safe. They both had a rough childhood and Liam practically raised his twin sister. Now three years after the terrorist attack he still feels broken. Liam is trying to piece his life back together and move forward from the trauma of his past. He hopes to do that with the help of his sister Ali, and her husband, Joe. What Liam does not expect is for his entire life to change when he meets Joe’s sister, Theresa, who is also staying with them. Theresa is fleeing a bad relationship and seeking a safe place to regroup and relax. When Liam meets Theresa, he does not like her and feels that she is a bit of a high society princess. Yet, he cannot help but find himself attracted to her. When mysterious little accidents begin to occur around Theresa, Liam steps in to protect her. As the two spend time together Liam cannot deny that he loves her feisty attitude and enjoys the witty banter between them.

This was another great book by this talented author, and I was thrilled to read Liam’s story. After book one I was wondering if he would have his own book. The storyline was riveting, and the characters were lovable and engaging. Liam was a broken man with a lot of trauma from his past that he was desperately trying to overcome. I loved watching how his character grew and evolved through the book. Theresa was an unlikely romance interest for Liam, but she seemed to be just what he needed to move forward in his life. Liam felt happy, alive, and hopeful when he was around Theresa. The problem was whether he could allow himself to feel happiness and fall in love. This was a beautifully written story with trauma, loss, despair, grief, hope, passion, romance, and unexpected love. I highly recommend this book!

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

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

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

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Olympic Penisula series. It can be read on its own however for me personally I recommend reading the first book as the characters are linked together. This is a gripping romance that I couldn’t put down. The chemistry between our 2 main characters was intense and despite each of them having problems they couldn’t deny their connection.
I really felt for Liam. He has been through so much with him being involved in a terrorist attack and presumed dead for 3 years he has been missing. He has a lot to deal with and suffer mentally from that incident. When he is found by an investigator he agrees to move and be with his sister and her husband while he decides what to do next and how he can move forward.
Also staying at the estate is Teresa. She is going through upset of her own by fleeing a broken engagement and a mother who is trying to control every aspect of her life. When she meets Liam she is immediately attracted to him but she can’t figure out why he has taken an instant dislike to her?
All Liam sees is a rich princess who he doesn’t trust but when she starts to get very accident prone and in need of someone to look out and protect her Liam can’t stop himself from stepping into that role.
Could Teresa be the person to finally help Liam through his traumatic events of his past? Why is Teresa seemingly so accident prone, is it just the way she is or could something more sinister be working against her?
When 2 people are trying to fix themselves can they fix each other at the same time?
This is a heartwarming story and the author does an amazing job of bringing the characters to life and giving them depth that makes you feel invested in their story.

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

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

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin

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

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Hannah Porter

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading the first book of this series the Silent woodsman. I was anticipating this book’s release. I could not wait to see what happened while Liam was “dead”. I was happy to have some that backstop and I also was happy that we got to see Ali’s babies and her happiness with Joe🥰🥰. But well, this book had me feeling all the feelings. And although Ali and Joe’s Book was great. I think Theresa and Liam are my favorite so far. I hope we get to see more of all of them in the next book, The Magic man i cant wait til november Ps 🙄🙄Ulla am I right

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Ashley Mertz

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The Mother's Threat: A compelling domestic thrillerThe Mother’s Threat: A compelling domestic thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram is available now in eBook, Audio book, and Physical Book
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A Mother’s Threat introduces us to Violet Cleaveland who is working on opening her very own security business. When she takes on her first client she doesn’t realize her mother is going to be her biggest threat (hence the name of the novel). A Mother’s Threat, full of family drama, tackles quite a few hard topics: child abandonment, mental abuse, and manipulation. This was my first time reading a novel written by Specht Oram. It was a short, simple, to the point type of read. Almost too simple for me hence the 3 stars. I wish there would have been more back history of the relationship for Violet and Daisy. There were some brief snippets of why they had the relationship they had but not much to go off of. I understood the concept of the story but it didn’t seem like there was enough there to write a 230 page novel about. I did enjoy Specht Oram’s writing style. Her characters were down to earth and simple. Her story line flowed and kept the reader interested. At the end of the day, I would not hesitate to give this author another try in the near future.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – review by Tabitha montero

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Liam is usually the protector of his twin sister Ali. He travels overseas and is presumed dead by all but Ali. Three years later, he is “found” and comes back home to help his pregnant sister and new husband. Ali and new husband, country singer Joe, have just bought a new house with 2 guest cottages on the property. Liam stays in one and Joes sister Teresa. Liam’s protector instincts take over even though he typically is weary of the rich, after Teresa starts having serious accidents.
I did read the first book in the series and would recommend doing the same. While the story focuses mostly on Liam and Teresa, knowing the backstory is very helpful.

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