Hideout at Whiskey Gulch

Elle James

Feb 2021 · The Outriders Series Book 2 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

The town’s former bad boy

…is aiding and abetting the law

After saving a woman and baby from would-be kidnappers, ex-marine Matt Hennessey discovers he and Aubrey Blanchard have much in common—starting over, painful pasts and an ice-cold murder case. Their attraction is instant and undeniable. But as they search for the baby’s abducted sister, a human trafficking cartel threatens their lives. Can they bring down the vengeful criminals who don’t forgive…and never forget?

Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

The Outriders Series

Book 1: Homicide at Whiskey Gulch

Book 2: Hideout at Whiskey Gulch

Ratings and reviews

We are back in Whiskey Gulch and this time the story belongs to former Marine Matt Hennessey. Matt never expected to come back to the place that at one time called him a bastard. But his mother’s unsolved murder and his separation from the Marines, brings him back. Aubrey Blanchard , a nurse, is new to the area. She needed a change after tragic circumstances left her broken. When a woman knocks on her door pleading for help with her life and that of her girls, Aubrey is forced to face men willing to kill. A woman is dead, one child is abducted and another left behind. While Aubrey and Matt try to find out who the traffickers are, feelings develop. But both have had to deal with devastating events in their lives. Now they are fighting for their lives and those of the abducted . Will they survive the danger? Will the human traffickers be apprehended? The plot is engaging from the start. The main characters are well developed, and if you got a chance to read book one, something I highly recommend, you will get a chance to visit with them in this latest story I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Hideout At Whiskey Gulch by Elle James. "..the quiet of Whiskey Gulch was deceiving..." This story begins with an unsolved mystery, a murdered woman, orphaned babies, an ATV chase, and most importantly, finding the truth behind "the house of angels". Standard stuff, right? Our hero is Matt, a former Marine, and the heroine, Aubrey, a home health care nurse. Their lives get entangled from the beginning when Matt saves her life and surprisingly finds out that she is renting his old home where his mother was murdered. When human trafficking danger comes knocking on her door, they both have to overcome their past issues and survive their current one in order to survive and have any chance of having a future. But with time ticking and children's lives on the line, can they find the answer to the question everyone is asking: What is this "house of angels" and what role does it have in both Matt and Aubrey's lives in Whiskey Gulch? And will it help them out of their current deadly situation? Read the book to find out:) I received an ARC of this book to review.

Hideout At Whiskey Gulch is a phenomenal romantic suspense by Elle James. Ms. James once again produces a book that will keep your rear glued to your seat from start to finish. This story is well-written and packed with outstanding characters. Matt is ex-military and now owns a garage and half of a ranch. His mother was killed 4 yrs. ago and the killer was never caught. Aubrey is a home healthcare worker and didn't learn about the murder of the owner of the house she now calls home until weeks after she was settled in. Aubrey and Matt's story is packed with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense. I loved this book from cover to cover and I can't wait for my next book by Elle James. Hideout At Whiskey Gulch is book 2 of The Outriders but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

About the author

Raised an Air Force brat, Elle James got her work ethic from her dad, creativity from mom and inspiration from her sister. As a member of the reserves, she's traveled, managed a career, and raised three children. She and her husband even raised ostriches and emus. Ask her what it's like to go toe-to-toe with a 350-pound bird! Former manager of computer programmers, Elle is happy to write full time in NW Arkansas.