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The McGuire Brothers #3
Countdown
BORROWED TIME
When Rachel Cooper witnesses the abduction of her neighbor's young twin sons, she springs into action to save them. But now the thwarted kidnappers are after her …and her only hope of survival is relying on their widowed single father, James McGuire. A weapon has been planted on a satellite James's company is ready to launch, and as the systems specialist, it's his job to stop it. But someone is set on keeping James from preventing the scheduled takeoff—and they'll use anyone close to him as leverage. Now he must find a way to protect his boys and the woman he's beginning to fall for…before the final countdown can even start.
When Rachel Cooper witnesses the abduction of her neighbor's young twin sons, she springs into action to save them. But now the thwarted kidnappers are after her …and her only hope of survival is relying on their widowed single father, James McGuire. A weapon has been planted on a satellite James's company is ready to launch, and as the systems specialist, it's his job to stop it. But someone is set on keeping James from preventing the scheduled takeoff—and they'll use anyone close to him as leverage. Now he must find a way to protect his boys and the woman he's beginning to fall for…before the final countdown can even start.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published September 6, 2016
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July 20, 2021
When heroine Rachel Cooper sees her neighbors’ three-year-old twin boys being kidnapped she intervenes to try to save them. But later, when the children are safe, one of the kidnappers goes after Rachel. Soon Rachel and her neighbor (hero James McGuire) and his twin boys are on the run from the bad guys.
James works at Launch Operations, a space transport company, as a systems specialist. An anomaly he’d found meant a possible weapon could be hidden in a satellite scheduled to launch. And it’s his job to stop it. But it seems like there is no one for James to trust. Time is running out.
This was a fast-paced, action filled read. I liked James. His twin boys were cute and were involved through most of the story with Rachel and James while they were on the run. (James’s wife died a few years ago in a hit-and-run accident, and James is now starting to wonder if it really was an accident.) I really liked Rachel. She was one gusty heroine.
An exciting read by Heather Woodhaven.
James works at Launch Operations, a space transport company, as a systems specialist. An anomaly he’d found meant a possible weapon could be hidden in a satellite scheduled to launch. And it’s his job to stop it. But it seems like there is no one for James to trust. Time is running out.
This was a fast-paced, action filled read. I liked James. His twin boys were cute and were involved through most of the story with Rachel and James while they were on the run. (James’s wife died a few years ago in a hit-and-run accident, and James is now starting to wonder if it really was an accident.) I really liked Rachel. She was one gusty heroine.
An exciting read by Heather Woodhaven.
July 17, 2017
This one was a bit different from your usual story, where the initial crimes are thwarted by a good neighbor, and law enforcement has a bad guy, and the family and neighbor are on the run the whole time. Quite the thrill ride! This one kept me guessing.
August 15, 2022
Constant action from page 1 until the end.
July 21, 2016
Action filled drama from the first page. This fast paced story of Rachel and her neighbor and his two sons kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not stop reading, as I didn't want to miss a thing that was happening. I finally took a breath at the end. I really enjoyed Countdown by Heather Woodhaven.
August 17, 2016
I loved this book from the unique beginning in a quiet suburban neighborhood when the heroine saves the hero's children from a kidnapping attempt. Plenty of action and excitement. Not a slow moment in this book!
October 10, 2021
Rachel sees the kidnapping of her neighbors two boys. She immediately pursues the kidnappers and is followed by their father, James. James and Rachel encounter non-stop threats as he tries to prevent the launch of a deadly satellite. The two of them and their children are caught up in continuous danger as the villains continue to attempt to kidnap the children or Rachel...in an attempt to control James. There is continuous intrigue and danger as the two of them race against danger and intrigue. James is able to enlist her families support as he races toward the launch site.
Together Rachel and James overwhelm the international terrorists and save everyone involved. It is a great story filled with excitement and danger. The romance of Rachel and James continues to grow as they finally acknowledge their love for one another.
A compelling story.
Together Rachel and James overwhelm the international terrorists and save everyone involved. It is a great story filled with excitement and danger. The romance of Rachel and James continues to grow as they finally acknowledge their love for one another.
A compelling story.
January 5, 2025
This was an excellent book. Once I got started, it was difficult to put down. There were many "edge of the seat" moments, but none so scary that I didn't want to read the next chapter.
From the back cover: "When Rachel Cooper witnesses the abduction of her neighbor's young twin sons, she springs into action to save them. But now the thwarted kidnappers are after her...and her only hope of survival is relying on the widowed single father, James McGuire. A weapon has been planted on a satellite James' company is ready to launch, and as the systems specialist, it's his job to stop it. But someone is set on keeping James from preventing the scheduled takeoff--and they'll use anyone close to him as leverage. Now he must find a way to protect his boys and the woman he's beginning to fall for...before the final countdown can even start.
From the back cover: "When Rachel Cooper witnesses the abduction of her neighbor's young twin sons, she springs into action to save them. But now the thwarted kidnappers are after her...and her only hope of survival is relying on the widowed single father, James McGuire. A weapon has been planted on a satellite James' company is ready to launch, and as the systems specialist, it's his job to stop it. But someone is set on keeping James from preventing the scheduled takeoff--and they'll use anyone close to him as leverage. Now he must find a way to protect his boys and the woman he's beginning to fall for...before the final countdown can even start.
March 2, 2017
Great action packed story with surprises. James and Rachel are neighbors and casual friends. James is a single father of twins, who lost his wife to a hit and run driver. Rachel was raised by drug addict parents and has worked hard to make something of herself. One day Rachel sees James' twins being kidnapped. She Chase's after the kidnappers and helps to get the twins back. What happens next has James, Rachel and the twins on the run due to something that happened at James' job. They need to figure out who to trust and how to stop a disaster from happening. I received a free copy with no obligation.
June 28, 2019
I like the series Love Inspired Suspense does, and though these books aren't labeled a series or numbered, there are a few that go together and revolve around the McGuire brothers. I read the last one first....that happens a lot....and loved it, so I ordered the others. I think this one may be the third, and it was an awesome read. I love books that involve kids and family, and this involved a dad on the run with his 3 year old twin boys and his neighbor. Loved it, and looking forward to the others in the series
May 24, 2017
This book was very awesome. The climax was thrilling.
March 13, 2021
Very good. Had non-stop suspense and action from the first page. Not many suspense books achieve that level. Would reccommend.
April 21, 2023
Great story line
I enjoyed this book very much would recommend it to my friends . I gave it 10 out 10 and 5 ⭐
I enjoyed this book very much would recommend it to my friends . I gave it 10 out 10 and 5 ⭐
September 28, 2023
Suspense, family and romance at it's best.
September 19, 2016
I really enjoy Heather's books and I was thrilled to get this copy in the mail. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I'm sure you're going to love it.
Rachel Cooper is on her way home from a long day at her beauty shop when she witnesses the abduction of her widowed neighbor's twin sons. She turns her car around and follows the van trying to stop the abduction. Finally she ends up colliding with the van and saving the boys. Her neighbor follows her and helps her and the boys after the crash. Soon she realized that the kidnappers are now after her.
Widowed James McGuire is a system specialist at Launch Operations. He found an anomaly planted in a satellite that could mean a weapon hidden in the satellite they were about to launch. He loaded a virus to stop the launch. He contacts his friend with the NSA about the attempted abduction. The terrorist seriously injure his friend. Now they seemed to be after Rachel thinking she was his girl friend. He is sure they were out to force him to stop the virus he had placed in the satellite by using Rachel and the boys.
A journey of two people working against time to stop the destruction of life as they knew it. Could they stop the launch? Could James keep all of his loved ones out of the hands of these monsters? God has a plan for Rachel and this broken family. It is much greater than they had ever dreamed. God has a plan for you too and it is awesome. Just give Him your heart and control then sit back and watch Him work
Rachel Cooper is on her way home from a long day at her beauty shop when she witnesses the abduction of her widowed neighbor's twin sons. She turns her car around and follows the van trying to stop the abduction. Finally she ends up colliding with the van and saving the boys. Her neighbor follows her and helps her and the boys after the crash. Soon she realized that the kidnappers are now after her.
Widowed James McGuire is a system specialist at Launch Operations. He found an anomaly planted in a satellite that could mean a weapon hidden in the satellite they were about to launch. He loaded a virus to stop the launch. He contacts his friend with the NSA about the attempted abduction. The terrorist seriously injure his friend. Now they seemed to be after Rachel thinking she was his girl friend. He is sure they were out to force him to stop the virus he had placed in the satellite by using Rachel and the boys.
A journey of two people working against time to stop the destruction of life as they knew it. Could they stop the launch? Could James keep all of his loved ones out of the hands of these monsters? God has a plan for Rachel and this broken family. It is much greater than they had ever dreamed. God has a plan for you too and it is awesome. Just give Him your heart and control then sit back and watch Him work
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August 26, 2016An action-packed high tech suspense. The kidnappers are relentless in their pursuit - never far behind no matter what evasive actions James and Rachel take as they race against time. James is an endearing computer nerd. Brilliant at work and a devoted father, he's somewhat bumbling when it comes to social cues and making conversation. Makes for some interesting dialogue between the two! :-) Not that they have lots of time for casual conversation since they are constantly on the run. I'm exhausted just thinking about it! A twisty-turny plot with plenty of suspense and a tender romance make this a compulsive read.
November 23, 2016
Loved it
Good Read, Rachel is on her way home when two men try to kidnap her neighbor's twin boys. Due to her fast thinking she saved them. That start the race to stop the bad guys. Because of Rachel's childhood she do not think she is mother material, and James feel that became of the loss of his wife he will never love again. But God had other plans. It's good to know that God's plans are way better than ours. This story has attempted kidnapping, murder, greed and the love of family.
Good Read, Rachel is on her way home when two men try to kidnap her neighbor's twin boys. Due to her fast thinking she saved them. That start the race to stop the bad guys. Because of Rachel's childhood she do not think she is mother material, and James feel that became of the loss of his wife he will never love again. But God had other plans. It's good to know that God's plans are way better than ours. This story has attempted kidnapping, murder, greed and the love of family.
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