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Rainey Paxton #4
Girls Found
Not all killers get away with murder.
Rainey Paxton never gave up on finding her friend Winnie after she was abducted by a serial killer. But the person Rainey knew wasn’t the one she found. The woman Rainey loves is altered, and this new version is disturbing.
Dakota Jagger finds that being free doesn’t mean she has freedom. She longs for love and acceptance, pulling Winnie along with her to the life they dreamed of while in captivity.
But Henry Thomas Bishop, the barbaric serial killer they escaped, is still out there. He is stalking the two women . . . waiting to collect his property.
Tensions heighten for Dakota and Winnie when they learn from the police that Henry is feeding off of other unsuspecting prey.
Then one night, Henry makes a tragic mistake so devastating, that Rainey’s rage fuels her desire for revenge.
Rainey knows the stakes are high and the consequences could be fatal. She seeks redemption, but the price Rainey pays, and the losses she endures to even the score, are unimaginable.
**WARNING** 18+ Readers Only. Graphic content and subject matter.
Rainey Paxton never gave up on finding her friend Winnie after she was abducted by a serial killer. But the person Rainey knew wasn’t the one she found. The woman Rainey loves is altered, and this new version is disturbing.
Dakota Jagger finds that being free doesn’t mean she has freedom. She longs for love and acceptance, pulling Winnie along with her to the life they dreamed of while in captivity.
But Henry Thomas Bishop, the barbaric serial killer they escaped, is still out there. He is stalking the two women . . . waiting to collect his property.
Tensions heighten for Dakota and Winnie when they learn from the police that Henry is feeding off of other unsuspecting prey.
Then one night, Henry makes a tragic mistake so devastating, that Rainey’s rage fuels her desire for revenge.
Rainey knows the stakes are high and the consequences could be fatal. She seeks redemption, but the price Rainey pays, and the losses she endures to even the score, are unimaginable.
**WARNING** 18+ Readers Only. Graphic content and subject matter.
463 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2023
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Paige Dearth
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#1 Amazon bestselling author Paige Dearth is a survivor of child abuse. Through grit and pure determination she set out to provide a look inside the pain and suffering caused by childhood trauma through her novels.
Paige writes real-life horror and refers to her work as Fiction With Meaning. She hopes that her fictional stories will create awareness for prevention and intervention. Paige writes stories about young children who need to overcome adversity and then take you on their life’s journey. You will shed tears of joy, grief, rage, and horror. She wants her readers to be thinking about the story long after they have turned the last page.
Paige believes that society should not look the other way because a subject seems too difficult to handle and to remember that people live through these real-life horrors.
Paige lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her husband Mike, and dog, Benny. Her debut novel, Believe Like A Child, was the catalyst for her writing platform. The beginning of Believe Like A Child is based on events from Paige’s childhood. Paige’s novels present a fine balance between what lives on in her imagination and the evil that lurks in the real world.
Paige’s favorite motto is:
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
~Benjamin Franklin
PAIGE'S STANDALONE NOVELS IN ORDER OF PUBLICATION:
Believe Like A Child
When Smiles Fade
One Among Us
Mean Little People
Never Be Alone
My Final Breath
RAINEY PAXTON SERIES:
A Little Pinprick (Book One)
A Little High (Book Two)
Girls Missing (Book Three)
Girls Found (Book Four)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3e86gp7
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2JS5M1D
Twitter: https://bit.ly/2v1sWgK
#1 Amazon bestselling author Paige Dearth is a survivor of child abuse. Through grit and pure determination she set out to provide a look inside the pain and suffering caused by childhood trauma through her novels.
Paige writes real-life horror and refers to her work as Fiction With Meaning. She hopes that her fictional stories will create awareness for prevention and intervention. Paige writes stories about young children who need to overcome adversity and then take you on their life’s journey. You will shed tears of joy, grief, rage, and horror. She wants her readers to be thinking about the story long after they have turned the last page.
Paige believes that society should not look the other way because a subject seems too difficult to handle and to remember that people live through these real-life horrors.
Paige lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her husband Mike, and dog, Benny. Her debut novel, Believe Like A Child, was the catalyst for her writing platform. The beginning of Believe Like A Child is based on events from Paige’s childhood. Paige’s novels present a fine balance between what lives on in her imagination and the evil that lurks in the real world.
Paige’s favorite motto is:
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
~Benjamin Franklin
PAIGE'S STANDALONE NOVELS IN ORDER OF PUBLICATION:
Believe Like A Child
When Smiles Fade
One Among Us
Mean Little People
Never Be Alone
My Final Breath
RAINEY PAXTON SERIES:
A Little Pinprick (Book One)
A Little High (Book Two)
Girls Missing (Book Three)
Girls Found (Book Four)
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August 5, 2023
Dissapointed
I have read every book that Paige Dearth has written. Each one of the blew me away! I couldn’t wait to read the next page. This book I know was to tie things together but it was so slow, corny and uneventful until the last 100 pages of an over 500 page book. Then it was nothing like she has written in the past as far as “Shocking”. I will still continue to read her books as new ones come out. She is still one of my favorite Authors.
I have read every book that Paige Dearth has written. Each one of the blew me away! I couldn’t wait to read the next page. This book I know was to tie things together but it was so slow, corny and uneventful until the last 100 pages of an over 500 page book. Then it was nothing like she has written in the past as far as “Shocking”. I will still continue to read her books as new ones come out. She is still one of my favorite Authors.
September 21, 2023
Not quite how I was hoping this story would play out. I was hoping Dakota would find true love, get her daughter back, and live a stable, safe life like Rainey. Instead, Dakota just kept losing everyone in her life and ended up living with some guy friend whom we didn't really know much about. Her story kind of ended abruptly.
I did enjoy Henry's slow, annoying death, that's for sure... he deserved everything he got!
What is Raineys' deal with not marrying Sam?? She's not going to find a better man then him! She kind of annoys me.
I did enjoy Henry's slow, annoying death, that's for sure... he deserved everything he got!
What is Raineys' deal with not marrying Sam?? She's not going to find a better man then him! She kind of annoys me.
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August 18, 2023
Perfect ending
This final book was the perfect ending for all of them. Not a happily ever after, but I wouldn’t want it any other way
This final book was the perfect ending for all of them. Not a happily ever after, but I wouldn’t want it any other way
May 11, 2024
It was great! I am so glad I read all 4 books to finish out this series! Very well written. It was drug out a little but all in all would 10/10 recommend this series.
October 16, 2024
3.5 happy ending to the long story of Rainey Paxton.
March 26, 2025
This series was so good!! Loved all 4 books!! Big books but I really enjoyed them and the story!!
August 15, 2023
Wow!
If you haven't read The Rainey Paxton series, you need to. What a Rollercoaster the whole series was. This was the saddest book in my opinion. I felt so bad for Rainey and Dakota. My favorite part of this book was Henry getting what he deserved. What a sick man. I'm sad the journey with Rainey is done but I will definitely be reading everything, Paige Dearth has written.
If you haven't read The Rainey Paxton series, you need to. What a Rollercoaster the whole series was. This was the saddest book in my opinion. I felt so bad for Rainey and Dakota. My favorite part of this book was Henry getting what he deserved. What a sick man. I'm sad the journey with Rainey is done but I will definitely be reading everything, Paige Dearth has written.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 29, 2024
I'm so sad to come to the end of the Rainey Paxton Series. I loved this book!! Paige Dearth is an incredible writer. I want more!! 10/10
February 25, 2024
Another great book to finish the series!
May 7, 2025
Wow, what a great series!
October 8, 2025
Really enjoyed this series.
August 6, 2023
Absolutely stunning, beautiful story weaving, and incredibly difficult to read and even harder to put down. Paige Dearth does it again with her Fiction With Meaning. Making the best out of her childhood and imagination, Dearth makes you feel all of the horrors and sadness and hope and longing and desperation and despair and happiness that her characters go through. You’ll have tears running down your face while you smile like you’ve never smiled before and feel the tension and tightness in your chest as you journey with Dakota, Rainey and Winnie through the next chapters of their lives. 18+ for multiple reasons but overall absolutely stunning.
August 11, 2023
Another captivating read!
I was hooked from the first chapter and was captivated throughout this book, I love the author and the hard hitting stories are what draw me in.
I was hooked from the first chapter and was captivated throughout this book, I love the author and the hard hitting stories are what draw me in.
August 7, 2023
A must read
This author opens up a view of poverty that most people does not know existed or would not like to think about. Drug addiction, sex abuse, child abuse and human trafficking and murder. But in all this she shows what true love in not just man and wife but non blood family. Women that join a unbreakable bond even after death. I love this story and this series and I have read everyone of her books. I highly recommend you read them too.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This author opens up a view of poverty that most people does not know existed or would not like to think about. Drug addiction, sex abuse, child abuse and human trafficking and murder. But in all this she shows what true love in not just man and wife but non blood family. Women that join a unbreakable bond even after death. I love this story and this series and I have read everyone of her books. I highly recommend you read them too.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
August 10, 2023
end of a deep disturbing series of which could’ve been real life
September 4, 2023
AMAZING
Read this in 24 hours, I absolutely love Paige’s books, they are impossible to put down and if you do you can’t stop thinking about it which makes you pick it up again. Brilliant author, brilliant storyline’s.
Read this in 24 hours, I absolutely love Paige’s books, they are impossible to put down and if you do you can’t stop thinking about it which makes you pick it up again. Brilliant author, brilliant storyline’s.
August 1, 2023
just WOW
If you have kindle unlimited, READ THIS SERIES! It’s sad, heartbreaking, empowering, and just all consuming. If you’re into more of a thriller, suspense, and what the heck book, this series is just WOW! I don’t really throw books on here often. But my goodness! It was so hard to put down!
There is trigger warnings
*SA
*drug use
*loss
But page turner, nail bitter, and just ugh so good! Your entire heart and soul goes out to this entire series!
I’m now starting the authors other series from just the first teaser chapter at the end of this one. 🫣
If you have kindle unlimited, READ THIS SERIES! It’s sad, heartbreaking, empowering, and just all consuming. If you’re into more of a thriller, suspense, and what the heck book, this series is just WOW! I don’t really throw books on here often. But my goodness! It was so hard to put down!
There is trigger warnings
*SA
*drug use
*loss
But page turner, nail bitter, and just ugh so good! Your entire heart and soul goes out to this entire series!
I’m now starting the authors other series from just the first teaser chapter at the end of this one. 🫣
August 1, 2023
PHENOMENAL STORY😂
This story was just WOW, WOW!!!!. That B_stard, FINALLY got his!!!. After All the loss that these young women suffered through he got his😂😁. There are some STRONG women in this story and are just as beautiful on the inside!!!. I had to take several, several, breaks reading this story, it was so moving, sad, exciting, entertaining and again just WOW!!!. Thank You🙏 Paige for these stories and for your PHENOMENAL storytelling and writing😘🤗.
This story was just WOW, WOW!!!!. That B_stard, FINALLY got his!!!. After All the loss that these young women suffered through he got his😂😁. There are some STRONG women in this story and are just as beautiful on the inside!!!. I had to take several, several, breaks reading this story, it was so moving, sad, exciting, entertaining and again just WOW!!!. Thank You🙏 Paige for these stories and for your PHENOMENAL storytelling and writing😘🤗.
August 3, 2023
Paige Dearth, please never stop writing. I have now read every book Paige Dearth has published. Every story leaves me ugly crying and way too emotionally attached to the characters. The content in the books can be hard to get through at times, but the awareness that she brings to the many forms of abuse is so important.
August 3, 2023
excellent series
I’m so sad I’m finished the last book in this series. I loved reading about Rainey and all the strong courageous women in this series. Paige Dearth is an amazing author. I stumbled upon her and haven’t stopped reading since I found her. Her books have blown me away.
I’m so sad I’m finished the last book in this series. I loved reading about Rainey and all the strong courageous women in this series. Paige Dearth is an amazing author. I stumbled upon her and haven’t stopped reading since I found her. Her books have blown me away.
August 3, 2023
Excellent
I absolutely loved the entire read from page one up to page 515. EXCELLENT. Recommend reading both series. Once you start reading it's hard to stop.
I absolutely loved the entire read from page one up to page 515. EXCELLENT. Recommend reading both series. Once you start reading it's hard to stop.
July 30, 2023
Another excellent book by Paige Dearth, and a good follow up to the last book.
September 3, 2023
Another amazing book by Paige Dearth. 10/10 it kept me guessing - keep a box of Kleexex handy and don't read it while you're at work!
October 2, 2023
The first half of this book was filled with a lot of repetitive dialogue. Then, 50% into the story is where it starts to get a little interesting but quickly dies down with more repeat conversations which I found myself skimming through at times. I feel like 40% of this book was a lot of unnecessary info, boring chapters and story retelling, without this stuff the book could have been shortened and would have made for a more enjoyable read. 80% is when things really speed up and start to get exciting. Everything that happened in the last 20% of the book should have been stretched out instead of the other redundant stuff.
I didn’t care for Dakota’s character at all, I couldn’t find a connection with her like I did with all of the other characters in Paige’s books. I feel like she played the role of a terrified kitten. Yes, I know she was held captive and tortured and I feel terrible for her, but come on, get a taser, learn a martial art, get a gun - do something!! The part where I just couldn’t handle her anymore was when -
***SPOILER ALERT***
she drove off after Finn got stabbed, I know she was in shock but I would have loved to see more fire in her belly, I wanted to see her scream and run at Henry and gouge his mother fuc#ing eyes out!! Oh and that brings me to another thing - Henry, the over use of his name was seriously annoying, it felt like they were just talking about a regular guy and not a serial killer.
Overall I found it super corny and unrealistic.
I wish Dakota was the one to punish Henry, Rainey really stole her spotlight there but then again, Dakota never really had a spotlight, she just kind of blended in with everyone else. I really don’t know what happened here but this story was nothing like the rest of Paige’s brilliant masterpieces. But I still liked the book, it was good and I really wanted to know what happened in the end.
I didn’t care for Dakota’s character at all, I couldn’t find a connection with her like I did with all of the other characters in Paige’s books. I feel like she played the role of a terrified kitten. Yes, I know she was held captive and tortured and I feel terrible for her, but come on, get a taser, learn a martial art, get a gun - do something!! The part where I just couldn’t handle her anymore was when -
***SPOILER ALERT***
she drove off after Finn got stabbed, I know she was in shock but I would have loved to see more fire in her belly, I wanted to see her scream and run at Henry and gouge his mother fuc#ing eyes out!! Oh and that brings me to another thing - Henry, the over use of his name was seriously annoying, it felt like they were just talking about a regular guy and not a serial killer.
Overall I found it super corny and unrealistic.
I wish Dakota was the one to punish Henry, Rainey really stole her spotlight there but then again, Dakota never really had a spotlight, she just kind of blended in with everyone else. I really don’t know what happened here but this story was nothing like the rest of Paige’s brilliant masterpieces. But I still liked the book, it was good and I really wanted to know what happened in the end.
August 1, 2024
The final installment of the Rainey Paxton Series ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The story begins after Winney and Dakota have been rescued from the serial killer Henry. Somehow he manages to escape with Dakota's Mother. So in this book we see the struggles they go through to move on from the torture that they had been put through by Henry and knowing that he is still out there and he will be coming for them.
Dakato and Winnie begin by staying with the Vamps as there is lots of protection there in case Henry tries to come for them. Henry believes that Josie is his child so he will stop at nothing to take back what he believes is his. Can Dakota find true happiness like she deserves and will Henry ever be caught?
There were quite a few things that I found a bit strange, the fact that only after a few months of escaping Henry she was showing that she was interested in Jinx and when she became involved in Finn she knew nothing about him. I would have thought that she wouldn't want to become involved with anyone after what she had been through. Plus she claimed that she really loved Adam but she moved on sooo fast.
However I really liked how Paige Dearth had brought all of the characters together and they became a family. But I did want to know what happened to Dakota and Josie at the end and I feel like it was left open ended.
The story begins after Winney and Dakota have been rescued from the serial killer Henry. Somehow he manages to escape with Dakota's Mother. So in this book we see the struggles they go through to move on from the torture that they had been put through by Henry and knowing that he is still out there and he will be coming for them.
Dakato and Winnie begin by staying with the Vamps as there is lots of protection there in case Henry tries to come for them. Henry believes that Josie is his child so he will stop at nothing to take back what he believes is his. Can Dakota find true happiness like she deserves and will Henry ever be caught?
There were quite a few things that I found a bit strange, the fact that only after a few months of escaping Henry she was showing that she was interested in Jinx and when she became involved in Finn she knew nothing about him. I would have thought that she wouldn't want to become involved with anyone after what she had been through. Plus she claimed that she really loved Adam but she moved on sooo fast.
However I really liked how Paige Dearth had brought all of the characters together and they became a family. But I did want to know what happened to Dakota and Josie at the end and I feel like it was left open ended.
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February 2, 2024
An Excellent Read - Won by Goodreads Giveaways
Dakota, her daughter Josie and Winnie were tortured and held captive by a serial killer. They were eventually released by members of the Vamps and were brought to the Vamps house to live. To keep Josie safe, she was kept at the Vamps' second home and to the home of Rainey, an associate of the Vamps.
Dakota was able to cope with what happened to her, but Winnie was not, Winnie would spend most of the day drinking and staying around the house. While at the house, Dakota suffered a number of tragedies and Rainey helped her through them as well as Jinx, the leader of the Vamps.
After a near fatal accident, Dakota was admitted to the hospital where she met Finn, who she would later become engaged to. On the night before their wedding, Dakota suffered another tragedy at the hands of her former captor.
When an associate of the Vamps was killed, Rainey got a former gang of hers to seek revenge on Dakota's former captor. When this was taken care of, Rainey returned Josie to Dakota, but things didn't go as planned
Dakota, her daughter Josie and Winnie were tortured and held captive by a serial killer. They were eventually released by members of the Vamps and were brought to the Vamps house to live. To keep Josie safe, she was kept at the Vamps' second home and to the home of Rainey, an associate of the Vamps.
Dakota was able to cope with what happened to her, but Winnie was not, Winnie would spend most of the day drinking and staying around the house. While at the house, Dakota suffered a number of tragedies and Rainey helped her through them as well as Jinx, the leader of the Vamps.
After a near fatal accident, Dakota was admitted to the hospital where she met Finn, who she would later become engaged to. On the night before their wedding, Dakota suffered another tragedy at the hands of her former captor.
When an associate of the Vamps was killed, Rainey got a former gang of hers to seek revenge on Dakota's former captor. When this was taken care of, Rainey returned Josie to Dakota, but things didn't go as planned
January 20, 2024
You won't believe the ending
I was so sad. These women, Rainey, Winnie, Rosemary, Tootsie, Tillie and Dakota, had lost so much. How could they possibly lose more? Winnie and Dakota had escaped the claws of the devil himself, Henry Thomas Bishop only to live in fear everyday for years. Dakota gave up her child to make sure Josie would be safe. Winnie have up too. Henry was still killing, he had to. You live by the sword. You die by the sword. Paige, I'm so sorry you were abused at such an innocent age. Thank you for another compelling story. As we all should have Lear ed from our parents about crossing the street: Stop! Look! Listen! Is there something you might need to stop for a minute? Something that doesn't look exactly right to you? Listen to what your mind is telling yourself. What is your gut feeling telling you? You just might save someone from suffering in the hands of another.
I was so sad. These women, Rainey, Winnie, Rosemary, Tootsie, Tillie and Dakota, had lost so much. How could they possibly lose more? Winnie and Dakota had escaped the claws of the devil himself, Henry Thomas Bishop only to live in fear everyday for years. Dakota gave up her child to make sure Josie would be safe. Winnie have up too. Henry was still killing, he had to. You live by the sword. You die by the sword. Paige, I'm so sorry you were abused at such an innocent age. Thank you for another compelling story. As we all should have Lear ed from our parents about crossing the street: Stop! Look! Listen! Is there something you might need to stop for a minute? Something that doesn't look exactly right to you? Listen to what your mind is telling yourself. What is your gut feeling telling you? You just might save someone from suffering in the hands of another.
February 25, 2024
Oh wow I can't recommend this book enough. I read the 1st 2 books last year & just found the last 2 books a few weeks ago and picked straight back into them as there not easily forgotten. There a hard read, so sad & heartbreaking but you leeterally can't stop turning the pages. Poor Dakota all her life she has suffered loss heartache & abuse. Her happiest time had been when she lived with her granny (a lady who gave her a safe space for a while) until she to was murdered. From there on in her life took a drastic turn. This written brings the characters to life and just pulls you in making it hard to put the book down. The worst thing about this book is now its ended 😢. Anyone looking for a great read you need this series & also her other books are just as amazing 👏🏽. I'm now waiting for some new releases from this author @paige dearth, please don't let it be long. There some of the best books I've ever read..
February 25, 2024
Book #4 of the Rainey Paxton Series
I really enjoyed reading & listening to every book in this series! Paige Dearth did an amazing job developing each character and making the reader feel the character’s every emotion! On one hand these books venture into a world of poverty, fear, neglect, homelessness, rape, abuse, torture, murder, imprisonment, prostitution, gang life, the life of a serial killer & the life of a police officer. On the other hand these books are about the incredible love of strangers, overcoming difficult situations, friends that will do anything to protect others, siblings raising siblings, & people helping other people when they have no where else to turn!
These books will take you on an emotional roller coaster with a lot of ups and downs and show you both genuine love and incredible evil & stay with you long after you’re done reading them! I HIGHLY recommend this book series!
I really enjoyed reading & listening to every book in this series! Paige Dearth did an amazing job developing each character and making the reader feel the character’s every emotion! On one hand these books venture into a world of poverty, fear, neglect, homelessness, rape, abuse, torture, murder, imprisonment, prostitution, gang life, the life of a serial killer & the life of a police officer. On the other hand these books are about the incredible love of strangers, overcoming difficult situations, friends that will do anything to protect others, siblings raising siblings, & people helping other people when they have no where else to turn!
These books will take you on an emotional roller coaster with a lot of ups and downs and show you both genuine love and incredible evil & stay with you long after you’re done reading them! I HIGHLY recommend this book series!
November 30, 2025
Girls Found was a solid and satisfying conclusion to the series. While I enjoyed finally getting answers and closure for the characters, I did feel that some parts dragged a bit or included details that didn’t feel completely necessary to move the story forward. There were moments where the pacing slowed down enough that I found myself wanting the plot to tighten back up.
That said, the emotional payoff and the way the story wrapped everything together made it worth the read. The final stretch was strong, and I appreciated how the author tied up the loose ends while still keeping the tone and themes consistent with the rest of the series.
If you’ve followed the series from the beginning, this book definitely gives you that sense of completion you’re looking for. Even with the slower sections, it delivered the ending fans deserve. A good, thoughtful close to the journey.
That said, the emotional payoff and the way the story wrapped everything together made it worth the read. The final stretch was strong, and I appreciated how the author tied up the loose ends while still keeping the tone and themes consistent with the rest of the series.
If you’ve followed the series from the beginning, this book definitely gives you that sense of completion you’re looking for. Even with the slower sections, it delivered the ending fans deserve. A good, thoughtful close to the journey.
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