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Rylie Cooper Mysteries #3
Throttled
If Rylie had a checklist for her life it would look like this:
• Full-time job . . . check.
• Serious boyfriend . . . check.
•No dead bodies in months . . . check.
On paper it looked good. Fantastic even.
But in reality, she still lives in her parents' basement, doesn't feel like part of the ranger team, and knows a body is bound to show up at any moment.
When she discovers a teenage boy with severe hypothermia, Rylie has to work with one of her biggest rivals to figure out what happened.
High school never seemed so brutal.
In a world of cliques and parties, championship football games and college applications, Rylie is sure she'll be able to solve the mystery.
Until she finds another boy . . .
Will Rylie be able to piece together the hormone-fueled puzzle before it's too late? Will the boys survive? And will she ever get out of her parents' basement?
Fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and Meg Cabot's Heather Wells Mysteries will love Throttled, the third installment of the Rylie Cooper Mystery Series.
Get it now.
• Full-time job . . . check.
• Serious boyfriend . . . check.
•No dead bodies in months . . . check.
On paper it looked good. Fantastic even.
But in reality, she still lives in her parents' basement, doesn't feel like part of the ranger team, and knows a body is bound to show up at any moment.
When she discovers a teenage boy with severe hypothermia, Rylie has to work with one of her biggest rivals to figure out what happened.
High school never seemed so brutal.
In a world of cliques and parties, championship football games and college applications, Rylie is sure she'll be able to solve the mystery.
Until she finds another boy . . .
Will Rylie be able to piece together the hormone-fueled puzzle before it's too late? Will the boys survive? And will she ever get out of her parents' basement?
Fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and Meg Cabot's Heather Wells Mysteries will love Throttled, the third installment of the Rylie Cooper Mystery Series.
Get it now.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2019
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May 24, 2019
Loved!
Another fun installment in the Rylie Cooper Mysteries! Lots of mystery, laughs, and unexpected romance!! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Rylie next.
Another fun installment in the Rylie Cooper Mysteries! Lots of mystery, laughs, and unexpected romance!! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Rylie next.
February 9, 2024
This is another excellent Rylie Cooper mystery. In this story, Rylie finds in the park a teenage boy naked, unconscious and covered in snow, barely alive. There are many twists and turns as she tries to investigate, and while doing that, she finds another teenager in dire straits and knows that there is something greater going on here. As she continues, her life is threatened also. This is a fast-reading and very satisfying mystery.
November 25, 2021
I am enjoying this series so much! Highly recommended if you like a fast paced mystery, the outdoors and some love tangles....
This book ended with a cliffhanger on the background story. I will start the next one right away....
This book ended with a cliffhanger on the background story. I will start the next one right away....
November 28, 2024
🌟4/5
❤️🩹1/5
🥰4/5
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🎭😂3/5
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✍🏼4/5
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🌎5/5
💁🏻♀️5/5
🙅🏻♀️
⚠️⛔️TRIGGERS:⛔️⚠️
Violence
Murder
Death
Gaslighting
🤔🧐🤯MY THOUGHTS:🤯🧐🤔
Of course I start off the series with book 3…AGAIN🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️. I don’t think it’s going to matter much though. The series seems to mostly have the same characters but each book has a different story. I will try to read them in order from here on out though. Rylie is very likable and loves a good mystery! She can’t help but “investigate”. In other words, she’s nosy as hell and has to find out the answers! I love her already!!
🗯️💬BOOK BLURB:💬🗯️
If Rylie had a checklist for her life it would look like this:
Full-time job . . . check.
Serious boyfriend . . . check.
No dead bodies in months . . . check.
On paper it looked good. Fantastic even.
But in reality, she still lives in her parents' basement, doesn't feel like part of the ranger team, and knows a body is bound to show up at any moment.
When she discovers a teenage boy with severe hypothermia, Rylie has to work with one of her biggest rivals to figure out what happened.
High school never seemed so brutal.
In a world of cliques and parties, championship football games and college applications, Rylie is sure she'll be able to solve the mystery.
Until she finds another boy . . .
Will Rylie be able to piece together the hormone-fueled puzzle before it's too late? Will the boys survive? And will she ever get out of her parents' basement?
Fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and Meg Cabot's Heather Wells Mysteries will love Throttled, the third installment of the Rylie Cooper Mystery Series.
Get it now.
🌎📖OVERALL REVIEWS📖🌎
Courtesy of Storygraph
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
SUMMARY OF 21 REVIEWS
Moods
mysterious 100%
Pace
fast 100%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%
Strong character development?
Yes: 100%
Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%
Average rating
4.11 ⭐️
RATING KEY:
🌟 Stars - based on the overall plot and theme or idea of the book
❤️🩹 Emotions - based on how emotional I got while reading
🥰 Romance - based on how well I got invested in the love story aspect
🌶️ Spice - based on how the sex scenes were portrayed and written as well as the number of sex scenes
🔎 Mystery - based on how well it kept me guessing who, how and why
😰 Scared🫣/Anxious😱 - based on how scared or anxious the book made me while reading
🎭 Comedy😂/Tragedy😭
-based on if I laughed or if there was a tragic event and how it affected me. I will mark the Masks with either a C or T to indicate Comedy or Tragedy
👻 Spooky😵💫/Creepy🧟♀️ -based on if this had any occult or paranormal themes and if those elements creeped me out or gave me anxiety!
🔬 Sci-Fi -based on the Science Fiction in the book as well as the Dystopian elements.
🔫 Action/Thriller -based on if I thought this was more of a spy action type of thriller.
🏥 Medical Content -based on the amount and the accuracy of any medical content or if the book is supposed to be a medical style thriller.
✍🏼 Writing Style -based on if I enjoyed the writing style or not and how the author portrayed the world, characters, concept, plot etc.
🥱 Boredom -based on if I was bored if it held my interest or if I’d rather be doing something else 😴.
🏃🏻♀️ Book Pacing -Based on how quickly I thought the book moved.
🌎 World Development -Based on how well I liked the world development of the story.
💁🏻♀️ Character Development -Based on how well the characters were fleshed out and if I hated or loved with a passion.
🙅🏻♀️ DNF -based on if the book is just stupid, boring, chilgdish, overly ridiculous etc.
**rounded up or down based on how the book left me feeling and because Goodreads doesn’t offer half stars.
***Triggers are listed most to least severe.
❤️🩹1/5
🥰4/5
🌶️0/5
🔎4/5
😰3/5
🎭😂3/5
🎭😭0/5
👻0/5
🔬0/5
🔫2/5
🏥2/5
✍🏼4/5
🥱0/5
🏃🏻♀️5/5
🌎5/5
💁🏻♀️5/5
🙅🏻♀️
⚠️⛔️TRIGGERS:⛔️⚠️
Violence
Murder
Death
Gaslighting
🤔🧐🤯MY THOUGHTS:🤯🧐🤔
Of course I start off the series with book 3…AGAIN🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️. I don’t think it’s going to matter much though. The series seems to mostly have the same characters but each book has a different story. I will try to read them in order from here on out though. Rylie is very likable and loves a good mystery! She can’t help but “investigate”. In other words, she’s nosy as hell and has to find out the answers! I love her already!!
🗯️💬BOOK BLURB:💬🗯️
If Rylie had a checklist for her life it would look like this:
Full-time job . . . check.
Serious boyfriend . . . check.
No dead bodies in months . . . check.
On paper it looked good. Fantastic even.
But in reality, she still lives in her parents' basement, doesn't feel like part of the ranger team, and knows a body is bound to show up at any moment.
When she discovers a teenage boy with severe hypothermia, Rylie has to work with one of her biggest rivals to figure out what happened.
High school never seemed so brutal.
In a world of cliques and parties, championship football games and college applications, Rylie is sure she'll be able to solve the mystery.
Until she finds another boy . . .
Will Rylie be able to piece together the hormone-fueled puzzle before it's too late? Will the boys survive? And will she ever get out of her parents' basement?
Fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and Meg Cabot's Heather Wells Mysteries will love Throttled, the third installment of the Rylie Cooper Mystery Series.
Get it now.
🌎📖OVERALL REVIEWS📖🌎
Courtesy of Storygraph
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
SUMMARY OF 21 REVIEWS
Moods
mysterious 100%
Pace
fast 100%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%
Strong character development?
Yes: 100%
Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%
Average rating
4.11 ⭐️
RATING KEY:
🌟 Stars - based on the overall plot and theme or idea of the book
❤️🩹 Emotions - based on how emotional I got while reading
🥰 Romance - based on how well I got invested in the love story aspect
🌶️ Spice - based on how the sex scenes were portrayed and written as well as the number of sex scenes
🔎 Mystery - based on how well it kept me guessing who, how and why
😰 Scared🫣/Anxious😱 - based on how scared or anxious the book made me while reading
🎭 Comedy😂/Tragedy😭
-based on if I laughed or if there was a tragic event and how it affected me. I will mark the Masks with either a C or T to indicate Comedy or Tragedy
👻 Spooky😵💫/Creepy🧟♀️ -based on if this had any occult or paranormal themes and if those elements creeped me out or gave me anxiety!
🔬 Sci-Fi -based on the Science Fiction in the book as well as the Dystopian elements.
🔫 Action/Thriller -based on if I thought this was more of a spy action type of thriller.
🏥 Medical Content -based on the amount and the accuracy of any medical content or if the book is supposed to be a medical style thriller.
✍🏼 Writing Style -based on if I enjoyed the writing style or not and how the author portrayed the world, characters, concept, plot etc.
🥱 Boredom -based on if I was bored if it held my interest or if I’d rather be doing something else 😴.
🏃🏻♀️ Book Pacing -Based on how quickly I thought the book moved.
🌎 World Development -Based on how well I liked the world development of the story.
💁🏻♀️ Character Development -Based on how well the characters were fleshed out and if I hated or loved with a passion.
🙅🏻♀️ DNF -based on if the book is just stupid, boring, chilgdish, overly ridiculous etc.
**rounded up or down based on how the book left me feeling and because Goodreads doesn’t offer half stars.
***Triggers are listed most to least severe.
June 24, 2022
"Throttled", third in the Rylie Cooper series, is by far the best so far.
"Catfish" and "Suckered" were both readable but lazy books from an author who is capable of much better.
It is both more focussed and more driven. At the same time it has a good sense of humour and an ear for conversation.
Rylie finds a naked youth in the snow. He's suffering from hypothermia.
His best friend has also gone missing and, when he is also found (barely alive) it uncovers a story of young love, jealousy, teenage drinking and revenge.
Garrett is getting more clingy and wants Rylie to move in with him, Luke is considering going abroad to teach policing, Nikki continues to be a bitch while, in the same breath, demanding that Rylie help her solve the mysteries of the two boys.
There's never a slow moment.
And the self-described Italian Stallion helps bring it to the best kind of cliffhanger.
3.5 Stars raised to 4 Stars.
"Catfish" and "Suckered" were both readable but lazy books from an author who is capable of much better.
It is both more focussed and more driven. At the same time it has a good sense of humour and an ear for conversation.
Rylie finds a naked youth in the snow. He's suffering from hypothermia.
His best friend has also gone missing and, when he is also found (barely alive) it uncovers a story of young love, jealousy, teenage drinking and revenge.
Garrett is getting more clingy and wants Rylie to move in with him, Luke is considering going abroad to teach policing, Nikki continues to be a bitch while, in the same breath, demanding that Rylie help her solve the mysteries of the two boys.
There's never a slow moment.
And the self-described Italian Stallion helps bring it to the best kind of cliffhanger.
3.5 Stars raised to 4 Stars.
January 24, 2021
The "Rylie Cooper Mysteries" are a wonderful new mystery series for those who are looking for a light, quirky mystery with great characters! This book will make you laugh at the most unexpected moments. It will also keep you glued to your seat until you have solved the mystery, and then keep coming back for more to see what happens with Rylie next.
I feel like I am constantly searching for a fun, light mystery, that is smartly written. You would think with the whole Cozy Mystery genre, it would be easier. However, I have found that there are a lot of books that try and fail to live up to the hype. If you have read books by Shannon VanBergen (Glock Grannies); Kate Benitez (Amateur Womens Sleuth); or Chelsea Field (An Eat, Pray, Die Humorous Mysteries), you will love this new series by Stella Bixby.
I feel like I am constantly searching for a fun, light mystery, that is smartly written. You would think with the whole Cozy Mystery genre, it would be easier. However, I have found that there are a lot of books that try and fail to live up to the hype. If you have read books by Shannon VanBergen (Glock Grannies); Kate Benitez (Amateur Womens Sleuth); or Chelsea Field (An Eat, Pray, Die Humorous Mysteries), you will love this new series by Stella Bixby.
May 17, 2024
Screaming, crying, throwing up. YOU CAN NOT END THE BOOK LIKE THAT!!! I even opened the next book and it doesn’t even dive into that scene. SHOOK! Ugh. I hate the main characters internal thoughts. She annoys me. Overall I think the mystery writing is good. The boy situation is constant and gives me a headache. Hal’s character flip flop gave me whiplash. Whats going on with Nikki and Luke? Why is Riley friends with someone who hates her? Just so many questions. The ending had me SCREAMING so I gave it 3 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 29, 2020
What a fun, sweet, interesting read! A little romance, a little work drama, and a little mystery! Quick read. Great to read in between intense novels. If you adore the adventures of Stephanie Plum, you will absolutely love the adventures of Rylie Cooper! I actually enjoy Stella Bixby's writing better! Rylie is such a likeable main character! This is a series so you get to know all the characters in her life well!
July 20, 2020
Winter wonderland and dangers
So much happens in this third book of the series! Fortunately no real bodies are discovered except one that isn't dead. Love is in the air and an apartment with her friend is happening!
But the teenagers in town are causing problems, one coworker is avoiding Rylie, another is acting unusually friendly, and one fisherman is especially thankful for Rylie this Christmas. It adds up to another terrific book in this great series!
So much happens in this third book of the series! Fortunately no real bodies are discovered except one that isn't dead. Love is in the air and an apartment with her friend is happening!
But the teenagers in town are causing problems, one coworker is avoiding Rylie, another is acting unusually friendly, and one fisherman is especially thankful for Rylie this Christmas. It adds up to another terrific book in this great series!
March 14, 2023
Rylie (the body magnet) Cooper, you guessed it. She finds another body.
Only this time the person is still alive.
Later that day, she finds another one.
Both victims are from the local H.S. football team, and one of them is the star quarterback.
Developed characters and a couple of surprises.
I'm not really enjoying all the emotional drama that is revolving around Rylie and 3 different guys.
It's really a distraction from what is otherwise a good story.
Only this time the person is still alive.
Later that day, she finds another one.
Both victims are from the local H.S. football team, and one of them is the star quarterback.
Developed characters and a couple of surprises.
I'm not really enjoying all the emotional drama that is revolving around Rylie and 3 different guys.
It's really a distraction from what is otherwise a good story.
May 22, 2024
Book overall was good for what it was. It’s more of a cozy mystery. I was able to get through it as a audiobook. I don’t think it would have held my interest as much just trying to read it out right. It flowed. I just finished book three and the characters story grows too. She is not just stalled with just continuously finding bodies. If you’re looking for a light read with mystery. This is your go too.
February 13, 2020
I have a new favorite!!
I have now read the first three books of the Rylie Cooper series and can't wait for more!! Stella Bixby does a great job creating an interesting character with all the insecurities and tenacity of a real person you can relate to. Very comparable to Stephanie Plum and yet refreshingly unique in her own right. Please bring in #4!!
I have now read the first three books of the Rylie Cooper series and can't wait for more!! Stella Bixby does a great job creating an interesting character with all the insecurities and tenacity of a real person you can relate to. Very comparable to Stephanie Plum and yet refreshingly unique in her own right. Please bring in #4!!
April 29, 2020
I just finished reading throttled. I love this book! I started it last night and finished this morning. It was too good to put down, I feel like I can relate to Rylie from my early years on deciding what to do next. Mixed emotions not knowing what the right step is! Can’t wait to read Tampered. I love this series. A total must read!
April 5, 2021
Snow Fire
I am loving this series. Riley's insecurities plague her but she keeps triumphing over them. It is the love triangle that keeps knocking her down. Add up the bodies she keeps finding be they dead or alive. I will continue reading this series and recommend it to anyone who likes light hearted ROM com mixed with a mystery or two.
I am loving this series. Riley's insecurities plague her but she keeps triumphing over them. It is the love triangle that keeps knocking her down. Add up the bodies she keeps finding be they dead or alive. I will continue reading this series and recommend it to anyone who likes light hearted ROM com mixed with a mystery or two.
November 8, 2020
Just Right
Just the right amount of intrigue and just the right amount of entertainment and just the right length. I have read the first 3 and going to start #4. These are terrific books !! 💖
Just the right amount of intrigue and just the right amount of entertainment and just the right length. I have read the first 3 and going to start #4. These are terrific books !! 💖
December 19, 2020
Comitted
Rylie has committed to her new full-time position as Park Ranger. She is still a shot magnet. She just can't seem to help her. So her and Garret? Nikki and Luke? Tough pill to swallow!
Rylie has committed to her new full-time position as Park Ranger. She is still a shot magnet. She just can't seem to help her. So her and Garret? Nikki and Luke? Tough pill to swallow!
November 26, 2023
This is the third one I have listened to of her audiobooks. It was good and had a good storyline. I really feel that Rylie and Luke will end up together when the series is complete. I get the distinct feeling that neither one is happy without the other. I am looking forward to book four.
March 13, 2025
3.5, should have read the first two in the series but I feel like this can be a standalone read. I had fun with it, did think it would have an element of motorcycles based off the cover and that was a bad assumption on my part. Still enjoyed.
June 4, 2025
fun series
Just found this series on accident: the books are quick reads with clear characters and interesting scenarios. Rylie is a bit of a Stephanie Plum in terms of stumbling into problems but much smarter.
Just found this series on accident: the books are quick reads with clear characters and interesting scenarios. Rylie is a bit of a Stephanie Plum in terms of stumbling into problems but much smarter.
June 7, 2019
Another intriguing episode!!
These books are so entertaining and hold my attention from start to finish!! Looking forward to more fun exciting things!
These books are so entertaining and hold my attention from start to finish!! Looking forward to more fun exciting things!
June 25, 2019
Fantastic!
Once again I was propelled I to Rylie's world and couldn't put it down. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Once again I was propelled I to Rylie's world and couldn't put it down. Can't wait to see what happens next!
July 12, 2019
Cannot wait to see what is next for Rylie!! Great book!!
March 15, 2020
Loved this series!!! I sure hope there s another book coming.
December 27, 2020
Another amazing book
I can barely put these books down I finished the first three in just a couple days. Can't wait to see how Rylie gets through her predicament romance
I can barely put these books down I finished the first three in just a couple days. Can't wait to see how Rylie gets through her predicament romance
January 6, 2021
Great series. Repeated characters from book to book seem to always find trouble. Author does a fantastic job painting a picture and giving insight into characters thoughts
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January 19, 2021I really like this series but I hope by the time the series comes to an end Rylie and Luke will be together.
March 17, 2021
I am enjoying every book in this series about the mysteries and misadventures of a park ranger, her coworkers and friends.
March 23, 2021
Great read!
If you haven't discovered this author, you need to. She is very talented and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
If you haven't discovered this author, you need to. She is very talented and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
April 17, 2021
Can't wait for #4.
April 21, 2021
O - -K
Boy that ending flooded me. It is the perfect ending but it was very unexpected. But you have to read the book before you know what happens
Boy that ending flooded me. It is the perfect ending but it was very unexpected. But you have to read the book before you know what happens
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