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DEA Special Agents Series #3
Deadly Betrayal
He lost everything that mattered. Getting it back could cost him his life.
TJ Coughlan spent five years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. His reputation has been shattered and his career as a DEA Special Agent is over, but what hurts most is losing those years with his precious little girl.
Finally free, he's determined to uncover the truth.
TJ goes undercover in Silver Springs, Wyoming, and takes a room at Abby Hilliard's boardinghouse, determined to find the man who set him up--no matter the cost.
Whether she knows it or not, his beautiful landlady is his key to unraveling the truth and finally clear his name.
He just hopes she's as innocent as she seems.
TJ Coughlan spent five years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. His reputation has been shattered and his career as a DEA Special Agent is over, but what hurts most is losing those years with his precious little girl.
Finally free, he's determined to uncover the truth.
TJ goes undercover in Silver Springs, Wyoming, and takes a room at Abby Hilliard's boardinghouse, determined to find the man who set him up--no matter the cost.
Whether she knows it or not, his beautiful landlady is his key to unraveling the truth and finally clear his name.
He just hopes she's as innocent as she seems.
- GenresRomance
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2023
691 people are currently reading
61 people want to read
About the author
Roxanne Rustand
101 books565 followersRoxanne is a USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author of forty romantic suspense, mystery, and heart-warming, emotionally charged relationship novels in the clean & wholesome, as well as inspirational romance genres.
She got her first horse at the tender age of six and grew up riding bareback with wild abandon throughout her small Minnesota town year-round. It was like giving a child car keys!
She showed horses for many years, and later, she and her husband raised quarter horses and thoroughbreds until their kids came along.
She's living her childhood dream, living on an acreage in the country with her husband, three horses (all beloved elderly pasture ornaments, now), a golden retriever, a Mountain Cur rescue, and six fluffy barn cats. It's a much smaller menagerie than when their three kids were still at home!
Ranches, animals, and small-town life frequently find their way into her books.
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She got her first horse at the tender age of six and grew up riding bareback with wild abandon throughout her small Minnesota town year-round. It was like giving a child car keys!
She showed horses for many years, and later, she and her husband raised quarter horses and thoroughbreds until their kids came along.
She's living her childhood dream, living on an acreage in the country with her husband, three horses (all beloved elderly pasture ornaments, now), a golden retriever, a Mountain Cur rescue, and six fluffy barn cats. It's a much smaller menagerie than when their three kids were still at home!
Ranches, animals, and small-town life frequently find their way into her books.
To connect...
https://www.roxannerustand.com
https://bookbub.com/authors/roxanne-r...
https://amazon.com/author/roxannerustand
https://www.facebook.com/Roxanne.Rustand
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November 22, 2023
Terrific book. My first read from Ms Rustand, won't be the last! Excellent writing, believable characters. Good storyline, well plotted, and has a sweetness that drew me in. Christianity is there front and centre, but in a charming, natural way. These are good people who don't need to make a fuss about the fact that God is the centre of their lives, that's something everyone takes for granted. A very enjoyable read.
November 26, 2023
Deadly Betrayal by Roxanne Rustand
DEA Special Agents Series Book Three
T.J. Cauthen, now Joe Coughlin, had been framed. He went from a DEA special agent to a prisoner. He was released early due to technicalities, but that’s not enough. He is out to prove himself innocent and regain his stellar reputation. Not to mention getting his daughter back in his life. He goes to Silver Springs, Wyoming, to get what he needs.
Abby Hilliard is trying to get by. The big home she has is part of Sheltering Pines Funeral Home property, her late husband’s and his brother’s business. She has boarders to help her stay ahead, but as soon as she gets her degree…she’s out of this place.
Another page-turner. I loved the characters, both two-legged and four. The storyline kept me glued to it from beginning to end. It’s part of a series, but each book is stand-alone.
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DEA Special Agents Series Book Three
T.J. Cauthen, now Joe Coughlin, had been framed. He went from a DEA special agent to a prisoner. He was released early due to technicalities, but that’s not enough. He is out to prove himself innocent and regain his stellar reputation. Not to mention getting his daughter back in his life. He goes to Silver Springs, Wyoming, to get what he needs.
Abby Hilliard is trying to get by. The big home she has is part of Sheltering Pines Funeral Home property, her late husband’s and his brother’s business. She has boarders to help her stay ahead, but as soon as she gets her degree…she’s out of this place.
Another page-turner. I loved the characters, both two-legged and four. The storyline kept me glued to it from beginning to end. It’s part of a series, but each book is stand-alone.
https://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com...
February 19, 2024
DEA Special Agents #3
In Rustand 's third book dealing with a DEA agent we find Joe leaving prison after being set up by another agent who put drugs in his car during a drug bust. He had spent five years in prison trying to figure a plan to get back into the area where he was working to bring the real culprits into play and bring the DEA and local police there to put an end to the problem.
Its a good mystery but a bit involved with characters personal lives. I enjoy Rustand books though so will read more of her series in the future.
In Rustand 's third book dealing with a DEA agent we find Joe leaving prison after being set up by another agent who put drugs in his car during a drug bust. He had spent five years in prison trying to figure a plan to get back into the area where he was working to bring the real culprits into play and bring the DEA and local police there to put an end to the problem.
Its a good mystery but a bit involved with characters personal lives. I enjoy Rustand books though so will read more of her series in the future.
February 23, 2024
❤️Loved the book!
I’ve not read the books in order, thinking I was at the end with the last one and aggravated that I had to wait another month for your next book to come out. Then I remembered that I could go back and read what I hadn’t. I really appreciate you Roxanne for writing such good clean stories. They are suspenseful and kept calling me back to my easy chair.
I started a few other books from different authors, only to quit after a chapter or two.
So far, all of the books in this series have been 👍😃👏
I’ve not read the books in order, thinking I was at the end with the last one and aggravated that I had to wait another month for your next book to come out. Then I remembered that I could go back and read what I hadn’t. I really appreciate you Roxanne for writing such good clean stories. They are suspenseful and kept calling me back to my easy chair.
I started a few other books from different authors, only to quit after a chapter or two.
So far, all of the books in this series have been 👍😃👏
November 9, 2024
Deadly Betrayal
Joe fresh from prison for a crime he didn't commit moved to Ten Pines, Wyoming to clear his name. He manages to get a room at Abby's boarding house, her deceased husband helped frame him and he needs answers. A week later he has to bring in his estranged 10 year old daughter. Along with his investigation he has to mend fences with his grieving daughter, her mother and stepfather were killed in a wreck. Everything comes together with a happily ever after. Love this great storyteller.
Joe fresh from prison for a crime he didn't commit moved to Ten Pines, Wyoming to clear his name. He manages to get a room at Abby's boarding house, her deceased husband helped frame him and he needs answers. A week later he has to bring in his estranged 10 year old daughter. Along with his investigation he has to mend fences with his grieving daughter, her mother and stepfather were killed in a wreck. Everything comes together with a happily ever after. Love this great storyteller.
November 25, 2023
Wonderful story
Wonderful romantic suspense story. Joe, who worked undercover as a DEA agent, was imprisoned for 5 years but got released. He is determined to find who set him up and clear his name while being a father to a daughter who hardly knows him and doesn't want anything to do with him.
The characters were great, the storyline was engaging, and this story had romance, terrific characters, danger, and jntrigue.
Wonderful romantic suspense story. Joe, who worked undercover as a DEA agent, was imprisoned for 5 years but got released. He is determined to find who set him up and clear his name while being a father to a daughter who hardly knows him and doesn't want anything to do with him.
The characters were great, the storyline was engaging, and this story had romance, terrific characters, danger, and jntrigue.
January 15, 2024
Great clean romantic suspense
Loved this book! Clean romance, no cursing. The plot was great & had a surprise or two at end, revealing everyone behind the scenes. I'm a Christian & I'vec stayed away from crime novels because they're too trashy. So I'm really looking forward to reading more novels by this author.
Loved this book! Clean romance, no cursing. The plot was great & had a surprise or two at end, revealing everyone behind the scenes. I'm a Christian & I'vec stayed away from crime novels because they're too trashy. So I'm really looking forward to reading more novels by this author.
December 20, 2023
Suspenseful reading
Have read other books by the author and Roxanne Rustand always writes interesting clean romantic novels. This one was equally readable and kept the reader’s attention. Recommended
Have read other books by the author and Roxanne Rustand always writes interesting clean romantic novels. This one was equally readable and kept the reader’s attention. Recommended
January 17, 2024
This third book in the series doesn’t disappoint. A well written story has you guessing as to who did what. Joe and Abby are attracted to each other, but can she trust him? I highly recommend this series.
January 29, 2024
great story
Roxanne Rustand writes a great story of love and betrayal.
You will enjoy getting to know the characters and find them likable and interesting!
You will find yourself having strong feelings for them to find love and happiness!
You will enjoy this book!
Roxanne Rustand writes a great story of love and betrayal.
You will enjoy getting to know the characters and find them likable and interesting!
You will find yourself having strong feelings for them to find love and happiness!
You will enjoy this book!
February 27, 2024
A touching story
This is a touching story about a man who is released after spending five years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now as he tries to clear his name, he also tries to mend a broken relationship with his young daughter.
This is a touching story about a man who is released after spending five years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now as he tries to clear his name, he also tries to mend a broken relationship with his young daughter.
August 12, 2024
Abby
Has a house full of Tenants. She was finishing up her degree when lots of different things started happening. Then she met Joe and his precious daughter Ivy whom had been hurt by not really knowing where her dad had been the last 5 years etc. you will want to read this book straight through without too many interruptions. Enjoy
Has a house full of Tenants. She was finishing up her degree when lots of different things started happening. Then she met Joe and his precious daughter Ivy whom had been hurt by not really knowing where her dad had been the last 5 years etc. you will want to read this book straight through without too many interruptions. Enjoy
November 23, 2023
Deadly Betrayal
This was a great book. It had lots of suspense, romance, and intriguing relationships. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
This was a great book. It had lots of suspense, romance, and intriguing relationships. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
December 7, 2023
Great book
This book has wonderfully developed characters and a great plot with plenty of suspense and some romance thrown in as well. I highly recommend giving it a shot!
This book has wonderfully developed characters and a great plot with plenty of suspense and some romance thrown in as well. I highly recommend giving it a shot!
December 20, 2023
great Book
This author did a wonderful job writing this book. I enjoyed the story immensely. I will be looking for more books by her
This author did a wonderful job writing this book. I enjoyed the story immensely. I will be looking for more books by her
December 27, 2023
Intriguing
Captivating with twists and turns making it hard to put down. Anyone who enjoys suspense and romance should read.Highly recommend any book by Roxanne Rustand.
Captivating with twists and turns making it hard to put down. Anyone who enjoys suspense and romance should read.Highly recommend any book by Roxanne Rustand.
January 14, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
February 5, 2024
This may be the best of the series so far. Joe was an awesome character, and his struggles to clear himself while trying to be a good father made him all the more likable.
March 12, 2024
Very good book. Am reading the four book series. Will follow this author and read all her books. Great read!!!!
April 25, 2025
Was a little bland and the end felt kind of rushed
May 10, 2025
Excellent Series
I have read all four of the DEA Special Agents series. Each was had suspense, action and clean romance. Recommended read
I have read all four of the DEA Special Agents series. Each was had suspense, action and clean romance. Recommended read
June 25, 2025
I loved this book! The suspense… the feelings…the ipivotk g moment…I was on the edge of my seat reading! Loving this series, which is keeping me reading into the night.
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