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From Liliana Hart’s New York Times bestselling MacKenzie family comes a new story by USA Today best-selling author Kimberly Kincaid... Bartender Kylie Walker went into the basement of The Corner Tavern for a box of cocktail napkins, but what she got was an eyeful of murder. Now she’s on the run from a killer with connections, and one wrong step could be her last. Desperate to stay safe, Kylie calls the only person she trusts—her ex-Army Ranger brother. The only problem? He’s two thousand miles away, and trouble is right outside her door. Security specialist Devon Randolph might be rough and gruff, but he’ll never turn down a friend in need, especially when that friend is the fellow Ranger who once saved his life. Devon may have secrets, but he’s nearby, and he’s got the skills to keep his buddy’s sister safe…even if one look at brash, beautiful, Kylie makes him want to break all the rules. Forced on the run, Kylie and Devon dodge bullets and bad guys, but they cannot fight the attraction burning between them. Yet the closer they grow, the higher the stakes become. Will they be able to outrun a brutal killer? Or will Devon’s secrets tear them apart first?

116 pages, Paperback

First published February 16, 2016

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Kimberly Kincaid

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USA Today best-selling author Kimberly Kincaid writes romantic suspense that sizzles and contemporary romance with heart and heat. Equal parts action and emotion, her firefighters and first responders always save the day. When she's not finding adventure with her family and naughty Whippets, Olive, Daisy, and Jack, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book.

Kimberly's series include The Intelligence Unit, Remington Medical, Station Seventeen, and her brand-new Remington Rescue Squad series. All titles stand alone for easy reading.

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Author 62 books2,676 followers
June 15, 2019
Getting in deep was just the beginning...

Hey, hey, reader friends! I am thrilled to be part of Liliana Hart's super-sexy new MacKenzie world series. Visiting Surrender has never been so hot. And I'm even more excited to let you know that DEEP TROUBLE is the prequel novella to my sizzling new Station Seventeen series that will debut in September 2016.

If you like your sneak peek at Kellan and Isabella at the end of this book, you're in the right place. But grab a nice, cold drink. It's about to get very, very hot in here...

Happy reading!

Kimberly
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656 reviews12 followers
January 27, 2016
After inhaling this novella I can say with absolute certainty that you better take a deep breath before you start this book because that's the last one you will take for a while. The action kicks of straight away and grabs a hold of you and doesn't let go till the end. And you will love every second of it.

Kimberly Kincaid has written a story that will suck you in and have you glued to the pages from the get go and have you falling head over heels for the main characters in Devon and Kylie as well as the secondary ones in Kylie’s brother Kellan.

I loved Devon and Kylie. How could you not fall for the returned hero Ranger who is willing to drop everything to help a friend and the feisty bartender who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and now has a target on her back? Together these two make a hell of a team as they fight to get to safety.

They also have undeniable chemistry that’s not just the adrenaline rush of running for their lives. Devon and Kylie fit, there is no better way to describe it. And when they realise this……hot, hot, hot.

“He might not be worthy of her outside this room, but he knew how to make her feel alive. For just a little while, Devon could keep her safe and help her forget. He could give her what she needed.”

As they flee across the country from the killer that has them both in his sights, they see that sometimes a connection can be made no matter the trouble you’re in and maybe that connection is worth fighting for.

“I don’t just trust you, Devon. I need you. No matter what happened in the past, or what happens after today, I only need you.”

This is yet another example of why Kimberly Kincaid is an auto buy author for me. She has given us a small glimpse into her upcoming series with this fast paced novella and I for one can’t wait for the next story with the debut of the sexy firefighters of Station Seventeen, including one sexy brother Kellan from Deep Trouble.

Now onto the next MacKenzie novella and what I suspect might become my new addiction.

I received a copy of this novella from the author for an honest review.
2,747 reviews128 followers
January 22, 2020
Hot novella about Kylie Walker and Devon Randolph. She accidentally witnesses a murder, and because the killer is a well-connected criminal, needs to go on the run to stay alive. Her brother calls in a favor from his good friend and former fellow soldier.

Deep Trouble is a fast moving, exciting story. Kimberly Kincaid does a great job with characterization and plotting, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Intended as an introduction to the Station Seventeen series by Kimberly Kincaid and an intersection with the MacKenzie Family series by Liliana Hart, Deep Trouble satisfies.
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2,077 reviews93 followers
January 28, 2021
This book started right from the first sentence and kept on running. I really enjoyed Kylie. She was really strong considering everything that was going on. I loved Devon! He took charge of the situation, didn't hesitate at any point, and was really sweet and tender with Kylie when he needed to be. The two together had some really great chemistry. What brought this down to a 3 star for me was the ending. I really can't stand abrupt endings and this one felt like that. The book flowed really good then all of a sudden it feels like it was an oh crap, this is a novella and I have to end this, so lets hurry and throw in a really quick ending to wrap it up. Totally killed it for me at that point.
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3,174 reviews80 followers
September 17, 2019
It was a good introduction to an upcoming series and I enjoyed it. Lots of action a hero I really liked and a heroine that didn't do anything TSTL. I also really liked that Kellan didn't have the really annoying yet typical "That's my little sister - let me be an Alpha jerk about you seeing her" reaction that a lot of books have. Kellan was the big brother we all want to have. There were a few things that made me go huh? but overall I enjoyed this short romantic suspense. It was a bit instant but a book this short almost always has to be. Definitely good enough that I can see myself reading more in the upcoming series.

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719 reviews63 followers
February 16, 2016
A case of wrong place, wrong time sends bartender Kylie Walker on the run when she witnesses the murder of her boss. But there is no place for Kylie to hide because the killer is a drug dealer with connections even in law enforcement and her only option is to flee to safety with her brother across the country but she will need help to get there.

Devon Randolph owes his life to Kellan Walker and would do anything to repay that debt so stepping in to provide protection to his friend's sister is no big deal but only one look at Kylie and his determination to keep her safe ceases to be about his debt to his buddy and becomes about how she makes him feel.

I love me some action and DEEP TROUBLE delivers that right from the first page, but it also shows that lasting connections can be made in adrenaline-infused situations and that danger is the biggest motivation to grab hold of happiness. Kylie and Devon had great chemistry and the time spent together on the run only served to heighten their bond.

DEEP TROUBLE is fast, action-laden and hot, and a great prequel to Ms. Kincaid's upcoming series. I can't wait for Kellan's story.


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416 reviews12 followers
March 2, 2016
Forced on the run after Kylie witnesses her boss being murdered she gets hold of her brother for help. He is to far away so he calls Devon for help. Devon goes to help and realises Kylie is in deep trouble. Devon has demons in his past that he still deals with. Kylie works on Devon to open up to her as they are on the run. I loved how Devon takes care of her. This book has action, suspense, and hotness in the sheets. All around a great book. Would I recommend this book? YES
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June 29, 2025
this is a novella that starts right off with action right away the whole thing is pretty much action-packed it starts off where someone Witnesses a crime and then as my title sit there on the Run it's a good story I enjoyed it. it's a short story so if you need something short it will definitely fill this this spot.
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1,091 reviews105 followers
February 16, 2016
Review: DEEP TROUBLE (A MacKenzie Family Novella) by Kimberly Kincaid http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-47o
Publication Date: February 16, 2016
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 5 Stars

Donna 5 Stars


This is such a fun idea. Liliana Hart has invited five authors to have a go at some new characters in her MacKenzie Family Series. This is the novella by Kimberly Kincaid and I loved it. There was fast paced action from page one and some seriously hot romance too. It helped so much that I liked Kylie and could relate to her while Devon was the perfect sexy hero. A lot of fun packed into a quick read.


*Review copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. 


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1,501 reviews35 followers
February 15, 2016
This novella hits the gas pedal on page 1 and doesn't let up until the very last page! It was a great fast paced hot little read that I didn't put down.

Kylie prides herself on being self-sufficient, but when she witnesses her boss being murdered and manages to escape from the man who pulled the trigger, she knows she needs help to make it out of this alive and reaches out to her brother Kellan. Halfway across the country, he asks his friend and fellow Army Ranger brother Devon to get to her quickly. Fortunately Devon is in the area working for MacKenzie Security and wastes no time finding her.

Kylie and Devon met years ago when he came home with Kellan while they were on leave together, and although she recognizes him, the hardened edges he has gained since then make him a different man altogether. He is scary, hot and scary hot all at the same time. Devon still blames himself for a near miss moment that endangered their whole team overseas, and adding in the fact that Kylie is the sister of one of his best friends, he is battling some serious guilt and distraction issues all at the same time. He certainly noticed Kylie in the past, and being in close proximity while racing cross country to escape a murderer hell bent on tying up a loose end in the form of Kylie still drawing breath is doing nothing to diminish the attraction - especially as she reacts with strength and sarcastic humor in every sticky situation. Extreme situations only intensify existing feelings and it doesn't take long before the heat between them is at a boiling point.

Deep Trouble was a whole lot of fun, action, and heat packed into a novella and I found myself immediately wishing for more as soon as I finished the last page. It looks like big brother Kellan will be getting his own story and I can't wait to read it. In the meantime, grab yourself a copy of Deep Trouble and enjoy the ride!
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1,628 reviews22 followers
August 20, 2016
Loved it. A real page turner. So much excitement.

When Kylie Walker walks in on something downstairs at the bar she's working. So Not good. The only thing she thinks is call her brother Kellan. The last thing she expects is a big tall guy manhandling her. He gives her a secret code, and she learns her brother sent him.

The call Devon Randolph gets from his best bud Kellan Walker shocks the heck out of him. He'll do anything for him. He races to find his sister to protect her from a well known killer. She already witnessed first hand what he can do.

While Devon and Kylie are waiting for back from her brother. The thing is there running for there lives. Devon will do whatever it takes to keep her sad.
Maybe it's adrenaline maybe not. But Kylie knows she wants Devon. Now!
Devon knows Kylie is Kellan's little sister and she is totally off limits. Heat stirs inside of him, and she feels the same way.

Highly recommend reading. This is an Introduction to Kellan and Isabella. Watch out for there book in September. Skin Deep 1st in Station Seventeen Series.
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588 reviews12 followers
February 10, 2016
I had an opportunity to read this Advanced Copy thanks to Kimberly Kincaid and the publisher.

I love that this book has it all in a short amount of pages. You get a love story, some mystery, heartache, a serious conflict and a conclusion. AND, you can read it in one sitting.

This story focuses on Kylie and Devon. Kylie is a witness to a horrific crime and calls upon her brother to help. However, he is all the away across the country and can't be there in time. So he calls up his old military buddy Devon to step in and help.

Kylie and Devon had great chemistry from the start and it only heated up as the story went on. The action puts them in situations where they can't contain the heat, and thank goodness, they don't want to!

It can be read as a standalone, but you get to meet Kylie's brother, who I am guessing will have a book out soon! Yay! Maybe then we will catch up with Devon and Kylie and hear how they are doing!

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303 reviews
February 19, 2016
Deep Trouble by Kimberly Kincaid: A MacKenzie Family Novella
Review by Candace Fox
Genre: Contemporary Romance
5 Candi Kisses
NO SPOILERS
Fast and furious, Sexy and Sweet!!!
This book was AWESOME!!! I love Kimberly's writing style and the flow in which she spins a tale. You get lost in the book and find yourself needing a shower and food afterward just to get you energy back that you exhausted with this edge of your seat right of a lifetime.
Running from the bad guys has never been this sexy or fun. As with the other debut novella in the MacKenzie Family World, this book has all the elements of a great book. Great story, Kick ass characters and a plot that is feesible and realistic. Our Hero is just a guy who feels unworthy and our Herione is a fly by the seat of your pants kind of girl, and they end up doing just that and in more than one was, if you know what I mean (wink).
Well done Ms. Kincaid, love this book.
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449 reviews8 followers
March 6, 2016
Kylie Walker was just trying to do her job as a waitress when she went into the basement for napkins. Little did she know she would be witnessing her boss's murder. She's on the run from the killer when she calls her brother for help. He's on the other side of the country so he contacts his good ex-Army Ranger friend Devon, who happens to be near by. Devon is a security specialist who knows what he's doing. They try to stay one step ahead of a well connected killer as the head cross country to reunite Kylie with her brother. This novella had me on the edge of my seat with the action and trying to determine who was a good guy and who was a bad guy. I loved the set up for the new Station Seventeen series. I would highly recommend this novella to anyone.
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433 reviews6 followers
February 9, 2016
I received this book in exchange for a honest review...

I also enjoy Ms. Kincaid books, this book was another BIG HIT.

This book starts off with action, Kylie watches her Boss get killed. The Killers come after her and she calls her Brother for help. Well her brother is to far away to help right away, so he sends in Devon who is a former Army Ranger he also works for the Mackenzie's as a security specialist.

Well lets just say between Devon and Kylie there is so much sparks between them, it will heat up your kindle.

There is action and suspense and even though this book is not that long, it packs a very powerful punch.

I wish I could give this book more then five stars, it was that good....... It keeps you hooked from the first page till the last.
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1,277 reviews5 followers
April 10, 2016
I really liked this one...from the very beginning it was balls to the walls. Even with have the MacKanzie's only mentioned in passing this story stood on it's own which I loved. This book had what I felt was missing in Delta: Rescue.

Devon we have seen in Trouble Maker and even in that book he caught my eye so I am so glad that someone wrote his story. Kylie was also an amazing character and such a strong willed person too...the things she witnessed and went through in this would have been hard for anyone but she took everything in stride.
I am also looking forward to Kellan having a book which I saw at the end was coming in September, I will definitely be picking up that book by Kimberly Kincaid when it drops.
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1,862 reviews24 followers
February 9, 2016
Get ready for the ride of your life, with the car ride of Devon and Kylie as they try to escape from being killed. Kylie has witnessed a murder , so she calls her brother, who is an ex army ranger, he is thousands a miles away so he calls in a favor to his buddy Devon, who is also an ex army ranger. As they face the danger, there soon is a sexual attraction the they can not deny or fight off.

You will inhale this short book and only want more. Plenty of romance and danger that will keep you turning the pages until the end. I highly recommend this book.
238 reviews14 followers
February 13, 2016
I haven't had the chance to read any of the books from the MacKenzie Family by Liliana Hart but I was thrilled when I was offered a chance to read an ARC of this book. I have always loved Kimberly Kincaid's books from the first book I read of hers and Deep Trouble is no exception.

Despite it being a novella, it as packed full of action. From the start to the end, I was totally sucked into the story. The chemistry between Kylie and Devon was really hot and I could just feel the sparks flying off the book. Great work by Kimberly Kincaid and I can't wait for the Station Seventeen series.
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361 reviews
February 2, 2016
Omg! I think this has become my new favorite Kimberly Kincaid book! Love that it has danger and romance and a road trip. Much like all of her books I couldn't put it down. Definitely recommend you get your copy.
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1,981 reviews25 followers
January 7, 2026
A great prequel

How do you get a prequel to be swoony, spicy, intense, and have big feels? Let Kimberly Kincaid write it. This brother’s best friend, damsel in distress, wounded hero prequel packs a lot into 115 pages. Every word kept me enthralled and quickly turning the pages to find out what happens next. Kylie is a bartender and chef. While working at a hole in the wall bar in the middle of nowhere she witnesses her boss get murdered. She calls her brother, Kellan, for help. Devon is a former Army Ranger who now works private security but served with Kellan. Since Devon is physically closer to Kylie, Kellan asks him to help Kylie until Kellan can get to her. Thus begins the cross country trek to avoid the bad guy and keep Kylie safe while trying to not act on the attraction buzzing between them. Of course, their chemistry sizzled off the page and it pulled them together no matter how hard they tried to resist. Despite being short, this intense prequel was well written and included three dimensional characters and a captivating storyline. Of course, now I need Kellen’s story next. 4.5 stars.
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2,692 reviews
January 11, 2022
Deep trouble, a MacKenzie Family novella by Kimberly Kincaid, is a case of wrong place, wrong time. Bartender Kylie Walker ends up on the run after witnessing the murder of her boss. When Kylie discovers there’s nowhere to hide because the drug dealer killer, with connections in law enforcement will hunt her down, her only option is to flee. Devon Randolph owes his life to Kellan Walker and would do anything to repay that debt. Providing protection for his friend's sister is no big deal, but it only takes one look at Kylie and his determination to keep her safe no longer is about his debt to his buddy but because of the connection he makes with her. The magnetic attraction and off-the-charts sizzling chemistry between these two is amazing.

Deep Trouble delivers action, suspense, and heat between the sheets, while also showing that lasting connections can be made in adrenaline-infused situations and that danger is the biggest motivation to grab hold of happiness. Kylie and Devon had amazing chemistry and the time spent together on the run only served to heighten their bond.
211 reviews1 follower
January 7, 2026
I really enjoyed this read. There was no messy preamble we were straight into the action and straightaway learned a lot about Kylie, her recent history and how strong. she is.
When she is in the wrong place and the wrong time and witnesses a crime she reaches out to her brother for help. Buy he's hours away so bring in his friend to protect and help Kylie.
Former Army Ranger Devon remembers Kylie, but he's not the man he was and his military se4rvie has left him with guilt. But can he put that aside to keep Kylie safe?
In these pages I found some of my favourite ingredients for a good romantic suspense:
- Road trip, brothers friend, strong FMC forced proximity former military and lots of peril with a nasty villain.

All this was served with a aide of romance, steam and just a pinch of angst. I loved it!

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1,628 reviews22 followers
July 22, 2017
A must read. Twists and turns in this book. Loved every minute of this book.
When Devon Randolph is asked by his buddie to
watch over his baby sister he does in a heartbeat. He doesn't know
what kind of trouble but soons finds out.

Kylie Walker is in big trouble to say the least. She calls her brother, but
he isn't close by to help her. He sends someone else to help her. A man
she has crushed on for awhile. But also a man who is a good man to help.
A trusted on at that.

While Devon is protecting Kylie something happens. But he can't let anything
happen. It's his best friends little sister. It's the brother code.

See what happens..

Next read Skin Deep with Kellan Walker. A must read!

So good..
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1,391 reviews3 followers
September 5, 2017
Can Deep Trouble her any worse for Kylie?

When Kylie finds her boss dead she's immediately on the run from the killer. He's got allies in all parts of law enforcement even DEA and ATF. She finally is able to contact her brother, Kellen, whom he calls in a favor to keep Kylie safe.soon they be on run racing across the US before the killer catches up with them.

But can they keep their hands off of each other? How will Kellen feel when he finds out his former team mate has feeling for his sister. And will be be able to convince he has all the trust in the world with protecting Kylie with his life.
1,654 reviews8 followers
August 5, 2020
This is a Novella for the MacKenzie Family, and a Prequel to the Station Seventeen Series. 

This is story of Devon & Kylie.  Devon is a security specialist.  Kylie is a bartender.    Devon gets a call from Kylie's brother Kellan, and asks him to protect her from the man who she saw shoot her boss.  It all goes downhill from there.  There are confrontations with this man.  A lot of action, emotion, steaminess and attraction.  It's a great story and jam packed for a novella.  I've read Kimberly's latest books, but now it catch up time for the back series'.  Thank you for being the author you are, with a knack for getting the reader so involved in the story.
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396 reviews3 followers
January 1, 2026
I have had this book for a while and for some reason never picked it up to read and I love Kimberly's work. This story did not disappoint it is action packed with plenty of twist and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat and turning pages. Kylie finds her self in a bit of trouble when she witnesses a murder she shouldn't have, she calls on her big brother to help her out of her jam, and Kellan calls in a favor to his buddy Devon, who feels like he is in debt to Kellan for saving his life during a mission. Devon promises to protect Kylie with his whole being and let me tell you Kylie is a pistol in her own right. I loved the chemistry between these two.
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407 reviews134 followers
April 28, 2019
Not terrible. Not my thing. Suffers from a slight meh-ness of voice but I didn't hate it. I mean, it's a romantic suspense novella. The heroine didn't do anything stupid. The hero wasn't an abusive asshole. So from that perspective it was pretty good. I found some of the details slightly preposterous but that's normal for me and romantic suspense. I'd say if you like romantic suspense and you're looking for an author who doesn't promote terrible hero behavior, you might like this. It's the intro to a larger series that I'm not sure is out yet.
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1,415 reviews15 followers
March 19, 2025
4.5+ Stars ⭐⭐⭐✨ DEEP TROUBLE may be a novella, but it’s packed with intensity—both in action and emotion. Kylie finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and is now running for her life. Devon owes her brother a debt, so when Kellan reaches out, Dev is there to keep her safe. The connection between Kylie and Devon is palpable, making their growing passion a natural outcome in this fast-paced and captivating tale. The climax will have you on the edge of your seat with an ending that will leave you with all good feelings & looking forward to reading Kellan’s story next.
29 reviews
January 3, 2026
Devon and Kylie were perfect for each other. After her brother calls Devon in to keep her safe from a killer, they end up on the run, steps ahead of the bad guy. This was such an exciting read. Will the killer capture Kylie? Will Kylie and Devon’s attraction have a chance to turn into a relationship? I loved every minute of them finding out about each other and helping the other deal with his past and her present. I was kind of sad when I reached the end. Hopefully, we’ll see them in other books in the series.
608 reviews8 followers
January 4, 2026
On The Run
A prequel to Fire Station Seventeen in Remington, where Kylie’s brother Kellan works. And he is responsible for sending Devon to make sure Kylie is safe from the murderer who is after her. And Fagan has ties everywhere, which makes the story have a lot of action and unpleasant surprises. There is also an introduction to the Intelligence Unit from the RPD in the form of detective Isabella Morena. As a novella it’s not a very long story, but very much worthwhile!
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