Catch Your Breath

Lincolnville Mystery #2

by Kathryn J. Bain

Calley Regan only wants to get through her cousin’s bridal shower without anyone discovering her secret—she’s pregnant. Her sanctimonious family would never understand. Then the one person she confides in happens to tell the incredibly handsome, but seriously uptight, sheriff, Riley Owens—who’s just given her a speeding ticket! How can she trust the brooding, inflexible lawman when he’s everything she’s not?

Riley Owens is instantly attracted to Calley Regan, but it won’t come to anything. For years, he’s lived mired in guilt, and carefree Calley is his polar opposite. But, when someone attacks Calley, Riley is determined to protect her no matter what it takes, and when her family deserts her, he takes Calley into his home. Years ago, he couldn’t save the woman he loved. He’s not about to let that happen again.

Genres: Mystery Thriller

233 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOL I love it!!! From beginning to end, this story is full of wonderful moments that will make you laugh, or smile, or cry. Ms. Bain certainly knows how to wring the emotion out of her characters and make you love or hate them!

Callie is a sweetheart and you'll just want to wrap your arms around her and help her through everything she's dealing with. You can't help but want to protect her from some of the people around her from both the past and present.

And Riley, well, he's a lot more than the strong silent type. Although he's that, too. But Callie certainly brings out the best in him!

I loved the twists and turns in the story - really threw me a couple of curves. Well done!

[Marlys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this story. It held my attention with a great HEA.

[Englishrose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun and exciting read that you won't want to put down. Bain creates a fun web of characters for her story to involve and fills it with suspense and romance. Although it is obviously a sequel and refers a bit to characters and events from the first book, I didn't feel lost as I read it without having read the first. Calley was a sweet and independent girl with a sense of humor that can't be quenched. Riley is a noble and strong man with few faults. Perhaps overly perfect, but he's a good character anyway. The romance is sweet and fun and makes you smile. The action and suspense brought some fun plot twists and made the story fun and exciting. Definitely one to recommend.

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[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This inspirational romantic suspense lives up to its name. Calley is the "black sheep" of the family while her sister is "perfect," according to their mother. Calley has a romance with Peter, who fails to tell Calley he is married. After she learns she is pregnant, her life begins to spin. Riley and his aunt make Calley feel loved and protected, a first in her life. When Calley's independent nature clashes with the quiet Riley, sparks begin to fly. Can they each help the other to a compromise? Kathryn Bain writes a great story with memorable characters.

[Linda Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! Another non stop suspense by Kathryn J. Bain.
This is the story of Calley, a cousin to Lydia from the last book and Riley, the sherrif.
Amidst all the drama and chaos we see a romance emerge.
We,also see God's love and redemption here and we are reminded that just because you go to church, you are a good Christian.
I am privileged to have received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Ellen White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calley dating a guy who forgot to tell her he was already married. Now alone and pregnant. Goal to get thru her cousin wedding without them knowing. Meeting Riley the Sheriff, and then later he is trying to protect her, when danger comes. Someone wants her dead. A good plot, showing two people struggling to get on with their lives. The lost of love, and trust hit them both. Very well done, and with a nice twist of who.

[Sue Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Great book!

A very good book. I read in two days. It was so good and hard to put down. I am going to see if she wrote my more books!