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Mount Haven: Thin Blue Line, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Melanie P. Smith (Author), Tom Sleeker (Narrator), MPSmith Publishing (Publisher)
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When Rowdy Cooper is injured in the line of duty and forced to take a medical retirement from the police force it sends ripples throughout his entire family. His brother Coop, who works for the same department, is questioning the wisdom of remaining on the force. Coop’s wife, Maggie, is having nightmares and is terrified her husband is going to die an early, violent death. Their son, Bryan, is acting out and fears for his father’s safety every time he heads off to work. Rowdy is depressed and struggling to come to grips with the fact he will never be a cop again. The men decide it’s time for a change. They relocate their small family to a ranch they inherited in Mount Haven. Rowdy hopes the change will give him the solitude he needs to work out and regain his strength. His brother Coop hopes it will finally help his family heal.

Bailey is on the run. So far, she’s been able to stay under the radar by working in dives and keeping to herself. The instant she got off the bus in Mount Haven, she fell in love with the tiny town. The people are friendly and the scenery is amazing. Her family would never look for her here. Maybe she can finally stop running and settle down. She is sure that luck is on her side when she lands a waitressing job at the local bar and grill. That luck turns to bad luck when the owner sells the place to a retired, cocky ex-cop. Rowdy makes her nervous. He is too perceptive for Bailey’s liking. There go her dreams to end a life on the run. But when her past catches up to her, the only person that can keep her safe is the sexy ex-cop that has turned her best-laid plans upside-down.

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  1. Listening Length
    17 hours and 22 minutes
  2. Author
    Melanie P. Smith
  3. Narrator
    Tom Sleeker
  4. Audible release date
    December 18, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    MPSmith Publishing
  7. ASIN
    B07LCVSR64
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 17 hours and 22 minutes
Author Melanie P. Smith
Narrator Tom Sleeker
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Audible.com Release Date December 18, 2018
Publisher MPSmith Publishing
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07LCVSR64
Best Sellers Rank #617,032 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#16,043 in Romantic Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)
#24,570 in Romantic Action & Adventure
#30,068 in Action & Adventure Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)

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Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Class
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
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Well done author, you got me with a romance. I am nor a fan of romance books as 9 out of 10 bore me to death. This is a book that rose above the rest for me. I don't bother reading reviews before I read a book nor do I even get too excited about the blurb. To be honest the blurb wouldn't have got me excited here but that is my only criticism apart from the fact that anyone is called Rowdy. Really good writing here and by that I mean, it is not just technically good, but Melanie has written a great story. The setting in particular comes alive under her pen and she has a skill with developing her story through stylish characterization, even if one of them is called Rowdy. But Rowdy is class. I would go so far as to extend that compliment to the whole book. A well deserved 5 stars.
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M. Slavidou
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable, highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018
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I loved this book. It is very well written and engaging, and well-paced. The characters develop realistically throughout the story and there are no parts that seem too far-fetched, as I sometimes find with crime/ romance books.

All in all, this was a great read. The writing draws you in and keeps you going till the end, and I look forward to reading the next book by this author.
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Sharon
3.0 out of 5 stars Subject matter a little rough
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018
The writing is engaging, but the subject of this particular book (serial rapists/murderers) was a little rougher than I expected from an author who grew up in a loving Christian home. The author, however, does not get overly graphic as the crimes are committed, for which I am appreciative.
Also, I was hoping for a little more "fleshing out" and development of the romantic relationship, rather than just instant attraction because someone is "sexy" or "hot".
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Jonilin
5.0 out of 5 stars A man and his dog.....
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015
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Another amazing book by Melanie. I started it yesterday and haven't been able to put it down. She kept me riveted through the story of Bailey. And left me dangling wondering if there will be more to follow. And at the end brought some tears when it came to Lee's poem. Thank you for another great book Melanie
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Tom
4.0 out of 5 stars A blend of suspense, romance, and action.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2017
The only thing to make retirement worse for a career cop, is to be compelled to retire through injury. In this tale of suspense, romance, action, and death, a remote town becomes the hub of a wide variety of relationships.
The cast of characters includes the injured retiree, his serving brother and family, people hiding from their pasts, psychopaths, and a smattering of others, who all play a part in the interconnecting drama. Let us not forget the retired cop’s sidekick, Knight, an ex-cop K9.
The various aspects of the tale are cleverly interwoven to maintain a steady pace and hold the reader’s interest.
If you like to be taken on a rollercoaster journey with a wide variety of well-developed characters, including the bad guys, then this story is for you.
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Anthony Avina
5.0 out of 5 stars Action-Driven and Romantic with a Twist...A Must-Read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
This was a gripping and compelling read. The author does a remarkable job of capturing the tension that builds between Rowdy and Bailey and in their lives, as well as these two dangerous individuals beginning to close in on Bailey. The intense action and suspense in this book allow the reader to get lost in the narrative itself, and the author’s descriptive writing allows the setting and atmosphere to become visualized quickly by the reader.

Yet, the character development really brought this story to life. From the dark and disturbing nature of the antagonists of this book and the horrific crimes, they committed to get to this point to the emotional core of both protagonists’ stories and the heated and passionate relationship that develops along the way, giving a nice balance of romance and action for readers to get lost in.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Melanie P Smith
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2016
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I have read all of Melanie Smith's books....loved them all. This is my favorite. I can't wait for her next book to come out, it has more about Mount Haven
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Jennifer Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm in love with the Cooper brothers.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
Mount Haven is a quiet town in Montana, and the perfect place for the Cooper brothers, Andy and Rowdy, to settle after Rowdy, the younger of the two, is seriously injured on the job. Little do they know that their quiet life wouldn’t stay quiet for long when two serial rapists/murders set their sights on the new manager of Rowdy’s bar and grill.

I loved everything about this novel—the relationship between the two brothers being my favorite. Their banter is hilarious, and their love for each other is unbreakable. The way the town and their friends rally around them to help them get through Rowdy’s injury and through all the drama and death that finds them in Mount Haven is amazing and shows how strong we can be as a people if we decide to stand against those who are corrupt and vicious no matter how much we fear them.

As I said, I loved this novel. I don’t have anything negative to say about it. I would like to know the results of Rowdy’s last MRI. His migraines seemed to cease or at least decrease after it, so I wonder what the doctors saw.

I hope this book is part of a series. I’d loved to go back to Mount Haven with the Cooper brothers.
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Love to Read
5.0 out of 5 stars Had to be 5 stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2016
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I did not have to think twice about rating Mount Haven as five star. It is well deserved. At 441 pages it seemed lengthy but I can tell you that you are getting great value for money. As I read, the pages were turned/flicked continuously and I didn't notice how quickly I was getting through the ebook. It had everything I look for in a book, great storyline, characters, a dog and writing of a high standard.

Characterisation and development was spot on. Rowdy is a great character, his life style and choices and scenarios he finds himself in are all believable. Secondary characters are given the exact same treatment and details and mannerisms of each individual have been well thought out and planned.

When I looked at the categories and saw 'Romance' I hesitated before clicking the buy button. I am dubious about this genre in books but the blurb did draw me in. I shouldn't have worried. The 'romance' wasn't what I imagined it to be even though it is in the sub-category. Melanie P Smith treated and wrote it so differently from other authors I have read. The love interest of Rowdy isn't predictable like most romances I have came across, the author's main character questions his own interest and feelings and makes the reader pause for thought - Example - It was better to not have her in the first place. So why did that feel so wrong? - This is excellent writing to draw the reading audience in and make them think.

I shall be reading more from Melanie P Smith.
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Dawn bolton
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the best romantic suspense/crime novels I have read in a long while.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2019
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Rowdy is injured and his police career is finished. He and his brother move their family to Mount Haven. His brother becomes Sheriff and he opens a bar. His cop instincts tell him a woman working in the bar has something to hide. Gradually, he finds he is falling for the woman. She is hiding from her past. Can he keep her safe from the men who are hunting her with the help of his brother and his K9, Knight? The author explains the role of the police and their dogs brilliantly. The characters are likeable and easy to relate to.
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Tom
4.0 out of 5 stars A blend of suspense, romance, and action.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2017
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The only thing to make retirement worse for a career cop, is to be compelled to retire through injury. In this tale of suspense, romance, action, and death, a remote town becomes the hub of a wide variety of relationships.
The cast of characters includes the injured retiree, his serving brother and family, people hiding from their pasts, psychopaths, and a smattering of others, who all play a part in the interconnecting drama. Let us not forget the retired cop’s sidekick, Knight, an ex-cop K9.
The various aspects of the tale are cleverly interwoven to maintain a steady pace and hold the reader’s interest.
If you like to be taken on a rollercoaster journey with a wide variety of well-developed characters, including the bad guys, then this story is for you.
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