Dead Ringer (Whitehorse, Montana: The McGraw Kidnapping Book 2)

The two stars are simply because: 1) the concept was intriguing, and 2) there are no glaring misspellings or grammatical mistakes. However, the story quickly becomes a hot mess with an unlikeable lead female character and the dumbest bunch of cowboys on the face of the earth. Don’t read any farther if you don’t want spoilers...I am at 75% on my kindle and I had to stop to take a breather before my ocd kicks in and makes me finish it.The story focuses on the kidnapped twins (boy/girl, 25 years ago), children 4 & 5 after 3 boys, and the wealthy ranching family’s search for them. A second storyline concerns one of the 3 sons’ past girlfriend who is now married to a deputy who abuses her. Very thin set up to why there had been a break up, marriage to the abuser and her justification for staying in the marriage.The missing male twin has been “found”, and with thin evidence and a blind eye to any facts that don’t support the identity of this stranger, everyone welcomes him with open arms. Even the 3 older sons, with some suspicions, let the love fest proceed.With money and resources at their disposal, every single one of these people behave like idiots - no one acts on their suspicions. No one calls in experts to investigate and verify. Frustrating and infuriating for the reader. And, by the way, the villains are so broadly drawn, they are caricatures...they need handlebar mustaches to twirl.All in all, I’d avoid this one, although I’ll point out all the readers who liked it. Go with your gut.

This book Dead Ringer is part of the (Whitehorse, Montana: The McGraw Kidnapping) book series. I read it as a standalone. My heart broke for Abby. She was married to Wade, who abused. She ended up in the hospital several times. She knew she had to get away from her husband or end up dead. She had no one to turn to except her first love, Ledger. Ledger has always loved Abby. When she called and asked for help he was there. I admire Abby. She filled for devoice, and knew she had always loved Ledger. She never did anything with him while she was still married to Wade. Ledger never pushed, was just happy to keep her safe. Her soon to be ex-husband, and her father-in-law were working as a sheriff. They had a badge, and the power went to their heads. They thought they could get away with anything. The two men made me sick. Good book.

B.J. Daniels is one of my favorite authors. She always manages to have just the right mix of romance, intrigue and action in her stories. In Dead Ringer, the second book in the McGraw Kidnapping series.she once again hits all those targets. For the love interest we have Ledger McGraw who still clings to his love for Abbie Pierce who believed the lies told about Ledger and rushed into a marriage that turned abusive. The action and intrigue stretches through the story with plots of revenge, one of the twins being found and a good lead on the other twin, and trouble with the abusive husband. As in each of the author's stories I once again just couldn't put this book down. The tension of the storyline kept me turning pages well past my normal bedtime. I am anxiously awaiting the third book in the series, Rough Rider. This release date can't arrive soon enough.

This is the second book in the series and B.J. Daniels has delivered another heart pounding mystery! Ledger has been in love with Abby most of his life but due to lies she marries someone else. The mystery of the kidnapped McGraw twins is starting to unravel and new clues come to light. This was an absolute emotional rollercoaster ride. I loved it!!

Kidnapped twins 25 years ago and the father has never given up hope that they’re still alive somewhere. Three other sons have helped him run the ranch and are living with the father. They’re living their lives and finding women strong enough, soft enough, and wise enough to love them. Can’t wait for the next one!

B.J. Daniels is an extraordinary story teller. Her novels grab me from the first page and do not let me go until the end. "Dead Ringer," as with most of her books, is labeled a romance novel, but it also is a mystery novel in the style of some of the classic mystery novels where romance and mystery go hand in hand.

The second book in The McGraw Kidnapping trilogy, a lot of different stories going on in this book. One more to go, this book ties up some things- more to come. Great intrigue!

A predictable Western with a title hopelessly mismatched to the story. I have found this series by B.J. Daniels disappointing compared to the body of her work.

I have enjoyed reading this 2nd book in this series of the Mcgaw family. I would recommend it to anyone who has read about this family from book 1.

I enjoyed this book I now need to read the other brothers stories.

An intriguing story from beginning to end

B.J. Daniels never disappoints me. Great book cannot wait for the next one.

As always a great read by Daniels!