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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a well crafty thriller that certainly keeps you guessing from the start. As the third book in this series I would highly recommend reading it in order. There are a lot of details you would miss out on if you were to start from this book, although it would still be enjoyable.
I think the character development is done really well. This book builds on the character arcs we have seen in the previous books and made it feel like we were getting to knew them even more. I really enjoyed the overall story too. The author keeps you guessing, throwing in twists and turns. The book has been well written and has a fast pace to it. This is definitely a book worth reading and one that I would thoroughly enjoy.

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great gripping crime Thriller. I just couldn’t put it down. It is 3rd book in the Benoit and Dayne Mysteries. It can be read as a standalone however I get the feeling if you read the series you get better understanding of the characters which is what I plan on doing. The author has wrote a story that is full of twists and turns so you never know what’s coming. There are loads of secrets and shady characters to keep you guessing about who is commiting these crimes.

When a young woman is found murdered on Halloween that is bad enough but when the resemblance is uncanny to a murder that happened 25 years ago on that same date things take a sinister turn.
Is that killer still active? Is it a copycat? One thing that Deputy Dayne knows is they need to find this person fast. However things aren’t that simple. With it being a small town everyone knows everyone and with the current sherrif and another deputy having links to one of the previous victims it’s hard to find people who can look at this case with unbiased eyes. Add to this the deception and lies being told by people further up the chain of command and it makes this already tricky and dangerous case even harder.
Who can Deputy Dayne trust? Who can work on this case that doesn’t have some link to the previous case? Who is involved and how will they react when they realise that Dayne is on their trail?

This is definately a read you won’t be able to put down

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love murder stories, suspense, mystery…this book is for you! Trying to catch a killer, even YEARS later? Count me in! This book kept me on my toes and I loved the entire read. Kept me interested I didn’t realize how fast I made it through this book. The characters, the plot..all great. And I love a book with tons of dialogue and this book delivered that. Super quick read for me because I couldn’t put it down! I’ll be checking out more of this authors work!

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eckardt County has had a certain unsolved case for decades now. The current sheriff Elizabeth, has spend a good part of her career trying to lock up those she knows are involved. She lost her best friend and she knows the ex-sheriff is guilty some how. She just doesn’t have the hard evidence to make it stick though! The death of a young girl in similar circumstances, brings back a chilling feeling of deja vu that opens up the old case again 25 years later. With two dead in the cold case and another dead now, the community is in a state of unrest. When a key witness is kidnapped, the bigger picture starts to unfold. But then prominent members of the community start disappearing, including Elizabeth’s sister, and it’s time to put these cases to bed once and for all. Unfortunately for Elizabeth she just had surgery, so stepping back and letting Detective Lila take the lead is needed, but she can’t keep away. She doesn’t want to! Lila is worried about the legal consequences of those to close to the case, but she’s having trouble lining the clues up to a suspect. Trying not to get tunnel vision with the two cases is hard when all fingers are pointing to crooked town officials. This book is backed full of suspense. I didn’t realize when I started this book that it was part of a series, so I read it as a stand alone. The book did reference some stuff that happened in the previous book, but I was able to understand where the characters were coming from in most cases. I am excited to read the other parts to the set though! It will give me a clearer view. But the book was great alone! I wouldn’t recommend reading it alone, but it can be done. I personally want the rest of the stories!!

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Nina Maes

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Great read, this one has it all. Full of twists and turns, suspenseful and had me at the edge of my seat. This a fast-paced book, and it will capture you and keep you going to the very end. I recommend this book to mystery lovers; you will not be disappointed. This is my first read from this author and I am looking forward to reading more.

Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great read, this one has it all. Full of twists and turns, suspenseful and had me at the edge of my seat. This a fast-paced book, and it will capture you and keep you going to the very end. I recommend this book to mystery lovers; you will not be disappointed. This is my first read from this author and I am looking forward to reading more.

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Bethany Rollins

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I would not recommend jumping into this series without reading the first two books. I struggled keeping my attention on this book and it took way too long for me to read because the backstory of the characters was probably in the other books. This also led me to not liking any of the characters because they all seem very flawed with little explanation. Again, reading the first two books would have probably helped me here.

With this stated and my personal struggle to connect, it was just an okay read for me. I would have liked more details on the investigation and less on the characters feelings about suspects, but I understand small town suspense leads to this mindset. I would have liked to see more linkage between the old and new cases other than a hunch. Overall, good storyline and brought to light the secrets everyone holds but it didn’t have any WOW moments that captured me.

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Man, Benoit and Dayne are two badass cops. A murder mystery from 25 years ago pops up. Dayne jumps in to take charge because Benoit just has emergency appendix surgery. Do you thing that keeps Benoit down? Nope. Personalities clash among the townspeople and cops. Secrets are unveiled. I love this series. The ladies are strong-willed, independent and not afraid of much. They’ll step right into the fracas. The other characters fit right into the story. That town is full of characters. The plot is perfect. I loved the little bit of twists thrown in there. It all tied together just dandy. The clashes, the drama, the family hooha, oh my! At times, it felt likes fists were gonna throw. The fact that everyone got to be involved from Young to the victim’s parents. It’s a community mystery. You have to read it can be read as a stand alone. Highly recommend.

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Rayne East

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Intriguing and suspenseful
This crime thriller had so many twists and turns it had me in a spin. Brilliantly written, with well developed characters, the author dropped crumbs throughout the story and it wasn’t until the end that it all clicked into place. This is the first I have read from this author but the third book in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series and I loved it. I must go back and read the other books. Highly recommend!

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin

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Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit’s worst nightmare returns when her deputies discover a young woman killed in the same circumstances as a death from 25 years earlier. That previous victim was Elizabeth’s best friend and Deputy Kyle Lundquist’s older sister. Elizabeth has spent a quarter of a century trying to nail the crooked ex-sheriff she knows is involved up to his elbows in this unresolved crime. She has a thick file of clues, but it’s going to take irrefutable proof to put both cases to bed.

Deputy Detective Lila Dayne draws on all her investigative skills, but still she can’t pin down their main suspect. Then prominent members of the community begin to disappear—clearly, there’s a bigger vendetta at play. Despite the legal consequences of being too close to the case, Elizabeth can’t keep away now.

When Elizabeth’s sister goes missing, it’s a no-holds-barred race against time in the showdown that’s been brewing in Eckardt County for decades.

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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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Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit’s worst nightmare returns when her deputies discover a young woman killed in the same circumstances as a death from 25 years earlier. That previous victim was Elizabeth’s best friend and Deputy Kyle Lundquist’s older sister. Elizabeth has spent a quarter of a century trying to nail the crooked ex-sheriff she knows is involved up to his elbows in this unresolved crime. She has a thick file of clues, but it’s going to take irrefutable proof to put both cases to bed.

Deputy Detective Lila Dayne draws on all her investigative skills, but still she can’t pin down their main suspect. Then prominent members of the community begin to disappear—clearly, there’s a bigger vendetta at play. Despite the legal consequences of being too close to the case, Elizabeth can’t keep away now.

When Elizabeth’s sister goes missing, it’s a no-holds-barred race against time in the showdown that’s been brewing in Eckardt County for decades.

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Genre – Crime, Suspense
Page Count – 298
Cover Designer – Lee Hyat

Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit’s worst nightmare returns when her deputies discover a young woman killed in the same circumstances as a death from 25 years earlier. That previous victim was Elizabeth’s best friend and Deputy Kyle Lundquist’s older sister. Elizabeth has spent a quarter of a century trying to nail the crooked ex-sheriff she knows is involved up to his elbows in this unresolved crime. She has a thick file of clues, but it’s going to take irrefutable proof to put both cases to bed.

Deputy Detective Lila Dayne draws on all her investigative skills, but still she can’t pin down their main suspect. Then prominent members of the community begin to disappear—clearly, there’s a bigger vendetta at play. Despite the legal consequences of being too close to the case, Elizabeth can’t keep away now.

When Elizabeth’s sister goes missing, it’s a no-holds-barred race against time in the showdown that’s been brewing in Eckardt County for decades.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Hera Force series.
I found Nadia cunning, unstoppable and a true fire cracker and I loved her relationship with Mitch. Personally it was good and the character development and the relationship between the characters is what made me enjoy the book more.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Hayes

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Phoenix’s Ascent is the second book in the Hera Force series by Winter Austin. It is a second chance military romantic suspense- with covert operatives/agents, action, danger, agendas, assassins, sinister intents, an unhinged enemy, intensity, tension, chemistry, betrayal, adventure, mystery, secrets, and more.
Ex-special forces operative, Mitch Edwards, who was previously framed for treason comes face to face with the one enticing woman he has never been able to forget? Sparks fly and danger looms, threatening more than their reunion. Nadia Roth- aka ‘Phoenix’, is a member of Hera Force, a black-ops military group. She suffers from amnesia as a result of a previous mission-gone-wrong. She has no recollection of Mitch, or their time together, but there is no denying their simmering chemistry. With secrets, sinister plots, danger, and a traitor in their midst- what ensues certainly makes for an exciting read.
When I got this book, I didn’t realise that it was the second book in the series, and even though it could be read as a standalone, I really feel that I would have appreciated the story even more if I had read the first book before diving into this one, as there are parts of this story where I felt I was ‘missing’ something because I didn’t know what had happened previously.
I am off to explore book one, before continuing with any further instalments.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Winter Austin!

 

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Amy Brennan

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s about time! I absolutely adore the fierce writing of this author, capturing this all-female black-ops group, and those few men that they have approved of joining them on this fight. Unlike most military or action-based novels, this one really focuses on the T.B.I that Nadia suffers from and what that means with respect to day to day life for her as well as her nearest and dearest. Having grown up with two parents in the social work field, one who worked specifically with people that had Acquired Brain injuries, I very much enjoyed this novel and how it brought this struggle to light.

There were several twists and turns and you are left wondering if things will ever look up for these folks. Not only that, but the depth in which the reader can connect with the characters, their current mission(s,) and the world building, is very well done, and has me chomping at the bit to read the first installment of this awesome series. I look forward to learning more about the different characters within these pages and am sending a virtual high five to this author!

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Mercedes Jones

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin

This book is action packed from the get go! Every page has me wanting more! The main character, Nadia, is a fireball and I just love her personality! She really is a “Phoenix” as they call her. Her Hera Force team is also an interesting bunch! They each are different in their own way but the group fits together so well.
The book starts off in Cancun, Mexico, where Mitch Edwards, an ex-SAS operative is hiding out and not wanting to see anyone from his past. When in walks Nadia, her beautiful and cunning self. It doesn’t take long for the two to interact with one another. Mitch could never forget this woman, but Nadia is certain she has never met this man before.
Join this team and their wild journey to end this mission to find out: Will they find the traitor before it’s all over or will the traitor get the best of the team?

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin-Review by Elena Tobar

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a great military romance. It pulled me in from the very first page. Poor Nadia is an assassin for the government and because of a traumatic brain injury that she suffers she forgets six years of her life and the man that she loves. Mitch is being framed and the cartel is breathing down her neck. She finds herself drawn to him as she struggles to regain her lost memories and to find out who is framing him and why the cartel is after her. This book is full of action, romance and suspense and kept me having to read just one more page to find out what would happen next! This is one you definitely won’t want to miss.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jess Dimmock

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The love child of the Power Puff girls and G.I. Joe is the best summary of this book to me! Nadia Roth, codename the Phoenix, is a member of the Hera Force and the main female character in this book. She has TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) causing her to have blackouts and memory loss. A large part of that memory loss is the years with our main man Mitch Edwards. Mitch is a former MI6 operative on the run and framed for Treason. When the two meet up in a bar in Mexico, Mitch is bartending, and Nadia is looking for her “Mark”.
Hera Force is tasked with tracking the Chessmaster and in the process, rope in Mitch, his old buddy Mattias, and a few others. The mission goes sideways, as they do, when Mitch and Nadia’s pasts collide with them in the worst way.
This is a well written ride that fans of action and espionage genres will love!

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Lauren West

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a book that had everything you needed to draw you in, and a happy ending to cement it all together
Both the MC’s were independent and strong. Throughout the story you felt how in sync they were, and their force and strength alone became magnified the more they were together. As the story unfold its clear that Nadia and Mitch have a history that was hot, heavy, and way more than just a fling. While Mitch is determined to relive it….Nadia’s brain injury has erased any traces of it. Teaming up to clear Mitch’s name gives Nadia a glimpse of the man who knows her inside and out. Physically a stranger but emotionally a feeling that this man makes her whole.
This book gives you action, intrigue, suspense, romance, and a love story that even lost memories cannot hold down.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force #2) by Winter Austin-Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Phoenix’s Ascent: Hera Force Series: #2 by Winter Austin

Another fantastic read by the author. Phoenix’s Ascent is the first book in the Hera Force Series that I’ve read and it won’t be my last. It is the second book in the Hera Force Series.

Nadia has no memory of Mitch or their affair. When she’s teamed up with him again and he knows her name it freaks her out. Then she finds that her entire team remembers him, but why can’t she? The quote I chose for Nadia is: “What do you have that a gal like myself could quench her thirst with?”

Mitchell, Mitch, knows The Phoenix when he sees her. Although he didn’t expect to ever see her again. When he finds that she has no clue who he is it breaks his heart. The quote I chose for Mitch is: “But didn’t you say the drug could be a front for a bioweapon?”

Highly recommended for Romantic Suspense lovers.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie Johnson

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This fast-paced military romance novel will keep you on the edge of your seat! Nadia, aka Phoenix, is back at it again after slashing some no good bad guys at a local bar, which prompts a huge backlash from the rest of the goons. Mitch, who is a former SAS operative, gets wrapped up in all the drama and falls back in love with Nadia. She doesn’t remember him though after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Lots of action back and forth, along with a crazed doctor with some “lifesaving” drugs and a super cool dog will keep the reader entranced in this story!

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this action packed story. It has everything I love in a gripping read, action, danger, Romance and secrets. All add up to a thrilling read that you won’t be able to put down. I really love Nadia’s character. She is a very strong and determined woman who takes no nonsense off anyone and even with her memory loss she stand strong and determined to succeed.

Nadia is an Assassian for a team called Hera Force. She suffered a brain injury which had caused problems with her memory but it doesn’t stop her being a lethal machine. Nothing and no one gets in her way. Until she meets Mitch. She feels a connection to him but she doesn’t know why and he seems to know her which scares her as she has no knowledge of him. Will she remember their past or will it remain something she won’t be able to remember.

Mitch is on the run after being framed for treason. When the love of his life Nadia comes into his bar it turns his world upside down. But she doesn’t remember who he? What happened to her when he left to cause this? And can he rekindle her memories?
Together they now have to work to solve the mystery surrounding who framed Mitch and also uncover their past. Doing all this while Nadia’s own life is in danger. Can they solve all this together? Will Nadia’s memories return? And will she trust Mitch enough to let him in to help protect her?

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Alison Risher

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow, what a page turner! You have international intrigue, a crazy mad scientist, and a wonderful group of friends who have chosen to be a family. Our protagonists battle mental illness and character assassination, as well as betrayals. Loyalty is a strong theme in this tale. Although part of a series, this book is wonderful as a stand-alone.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Katie Matthews

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Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! I have to admit when I read the synopsis I wasn’t 100% sure but I’m so glad I gave it a chance, the authors writing was so exciting to read. The action in the book was non-stop and was just an absolute pleasure to read. I loved Nadia and Mitch, together they made an awesome team trying to figure just who was trying to frame Mitch and they weren’t just perfect for each other professionally in my opinion!! I think this book probably has one of the best opening chapters that I have read in a long time – the author definitely grabs your attention that’s for sure! I am really excited to read more from this author again in the future!

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin

Phoenix’s Ascent is the second book in the Hera Force Series. This is a wonderfully written Military Romance that had my emotions all over the place. This is a fairly new author to me and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. I truly enjoyed this book and the style of writing along with amazing characters make the perfect read. This is a story about Mitch and Nada. She has a traumatic brain injury that’s affected her memory . She can’t remember anything about him or their relationship.. These two are great together they have great chemistry. Will she ever regain her memory? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for more from this Author.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is NUMBER 2! Do not be me and not notice. I’m rushing to read the first after the amazing tale the second spun! I was completely trapped in this book and the story. The characters were amazing and you couldn’t help but feel all the emotions for them. I went on a Rollercoaster ride with this book where I was literally reading it as fast as my eyes could move! I couldn’t put it down! Great story, amazing flow and just an easy book to enjoy!!

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Phoenix’s Ascent is an intense and suspenseful military romance and is the second book in this series. I didn’t realise that it was the second book until well in to the book. I did feel like I was missing out at times and then I worked out why so I will have to go back and start with book 1.

With plenty of drama and non-stop action, black ops assassins, a maniac and a traitor, memory loss, and a fantastical drug, this book really has something for everyone.

Winter has given us a gripping page turner with well-developed characters, great world building and a vividly descriptive narrative.

I love that this series centres around The Hera Team which are three strong, sexy, sassy and kickarse women at the central core of the team.

I suggest you grab a copy of the books in this series and start reading today. They are a must on your TBR list.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and connecting with the characters. I thought they had such a great chemistry and I bought into their story with easily.
The Book itself I found to be well written and pretty exciting. They was a lot going on that I could get myself lost in. Although it is the second book in the series it was still enjoyable on its own. Overall this is definitely a book worth reading.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Candice Estes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my normal type of book, but I really enjoyed it. There are plenty of twists and turns, as well as character development.

Nadia is a trained government assassin of a mostly female squad, Hera Force, with a major Traumatic Brain Injury that causes her to lose track of time and has caused her to forget six whole years of her life, causing her to lose the man she loves and who loves her too. Mitch is a former MI6 agent in British intelligence, who has been in hiding after being framed for treason. When Nadia walks into his bar in Mexico, kills several drug cartel members, at first he can’t understand why she can’t remember him, but he knows he has to help her escape the police and cartel members that are now on her tail. This belief is only bolstered when she wakes up the next morning with no memory of what had happened the previous night, no memory of the six years since she last saw Mitch, and believing it is 6 years before. As Mitch works hard to get Nadia back to her teammates, Nadia struggles to make sense of her life and what is going on around her. Working together with Hera Force, Mitch and Nadia work to figure out who framed Mitch, who sent the cartel after Nadia, who is working to create a biological weapon, and who the Chessmaster, the man who is pulling all the strings, really is and try to bring him down.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have personally never read anything by this author but this novel really blew me away. The way that the author writes really pulls the reader in right away, and makes them feel like they are right in the middle of the story. Filled with action, thrills, romance and more this book really has something for everyone. While this is the second installment in this series it can be read as a stand alone all though you will lose some of the back story. So whether your looking for a new series or just a new book then pick this one up today.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable and exciting military romantic suspense with plenty of drama and action, that kept me hooked from page one. Nadia Roth, code named ‘Phoenix’, was part of an all female black-ops group named ‘Hera Force’, tasked with bringing down terrorists. Following her teams last disastrous mission, Nadia suffered a traumatic brain injury, causing her memory loss. So when she meets Ex-SAS operative Mitch Edwards, who is on the run having been framed for treason by someone in the British government, in a bar in Cancun, Mexico, she doesn’t recognise the man she had an affair with. Meanwhile a maniac is developing a fantastical drug and wants a test subject who fits all the parameters.

Reinstated Hera Force linguist and assassin, Nadia and Mitch partner up to find out who has framed him. Nadia is drawn to Mitch and a memory stirs in the back of her mind, especially as her Hera teammates seem to remember him. Unknown to the team, they have a traitor in their midst who’s been revealing all their secrets to the enemy. An enemy who wants to procure the special drug and Nadia as the test subject. When the team find themselves trapped behind enemy lines, lives are at risk and Nadia still does not remember Mitch. This was a gripping page turner of a read, with great characters, and an engaging storyline, all brought together by the descriptive narrative, which made me feel immersed in the story. I would recommend reading book one first, so you have more of an understanding of the backstory to the ‘Hera Force’, but I thoroughly enjoyed this action packed and romantic novel.

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