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In Too Deep (Kincaid Brides #2)

by Mary Connealy (Goodreads Author)

4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 · rating details · 527 ratings · 79 reviews

He casually agrees to a marriage of convenience... never expecting to fall in love with his bride.

Ethan Kincaid proposes marriage with the same detachment he gives every decision. Audra Gilliland accepts his proposal so she can stop being a burden to her newly married stepdaughter.

But Ethan never expected Audra to affect him so profoundly, and it terrifies him. Someone he...more

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Jan 24, 2013 Shari rated it 5 of 5 stars

I recently read Over The Edge by Mary Connealy the 3rd book in The Kinkaid Brides Series. I so thoroughly enjoyed it, that I quickly added the other 2 books in the series to my Christmas list. As I hadn't read them before. I had never read her books before, so I added a bunch of other books of hers to my list too (watch for those reviews in the future). My awesome Mom-in-Law, got me In Too Deep (book 2), and 2 of her other Trilogy books.

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History, Romance, Humor--an...more I recently read Over The Edge by Mary Connealy the 3rd book in The Kinkaid Brides Series. I so thoroughly enjoyed it, that I quickly added the other 2 books in the series to my Christmas list. As I hadn't read them before. I had never read her books before, so I added a bunch of other books of hers to my list too (watch for those reviews in the future). My awesome Mom-in-Law, got me In Too Deep (book 2), and 2 of her other Trilogy books.

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History, Romance, Humor--and Cowboys!--from Bestselling Author Mary Connealy

In 1866 Colorado, Ethan Kincaid agrees to a marriage of convenience with the same casual disregard he gives every decision. Audra Gilliland, young mother of two, accepts his proposal because she wants to stop being a burden to her newly married stepdaughter.

And suddenly both of them are in far deeper than they'd planned.

Ethan doesn't expect Audra to affect him so profoundly, and when she begins to, he's terrified of the pain he's felt before when someone he loved was seriously injured on his watch. He's determined that his new wife will do as he says so he can keep her safe from the dangers that lurk on their ranch.

Audra has been cared for all her life by one man or another--and they've done a poor job of it. Now she's planning to stand up for herself. And her new husband had better agree or get out of her way!

What will it take to transform two wayward hearts fearful of getting in too deep into two trusting hearts ready to risk falling deeply in love?

I really enjoy that you can read the trilogy in a wrong order, and still get it. I thoroughly enjoy the way Mary Connealy writes. She writes about romance, with humor, and intrigue. She has you on the edge, and wanting to really read faster so you can find out what happens next. After reading this book, I had to go back and read the 3rd book again, because I wanted to continue the story.

The characters themselves are engaging, and you really want to know them more. While they aren't perfect, they are fun, and totally draw you in.

I highly recommend reading her books, as they will make you laugh, cry, and not want to put them down!

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Oct 09, 2012 April Erwin rated it 4 of 5 stars

In Too Deep is Mary's follow up to Out of Control, the first book in the Kincaid Brides series. I loved book one, the suspense and humor mixture always hooks me right in, but I was anxious to read Ethan's story, because as much as I enjoyed Rafe, Ethan was the one that really intrigued me.

Ethan may be clueless about women, but he's a good hearted soul looking for healing and validation as a man. Audra has been beaten down by pushy men her whole life and she's had enough. Both want to be seen for...more

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Aug 19, 2012 Molly rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Mary Connealy has been a favorite of mine among the Christian Fiction genre for some time now. I have loved every book that I've read by her, so far. So, I'm always excited to dive into a new one by the talented Ms. Connealy. Having read Out Of Control, book 1 of The Kincaid Brides, I couldn't wait for Ethan's story in In Too Deep. Like book 1, Ms. Connealy's detail to history is vivid and blended with rich inspiration and complex, heart-stealing characters.

Ethan Kincaid's way of life is smile n...more Mary Connealy has been a favorite of mine among the Christian Fiction genre for some time now. I have loved every book that I've read by her, so far. So, I'm always excited to dive into a new one by the talented Ms. Connealy. Having read Out Of Control, book 1 of The Kincaid Brides, I couldn't wait for Ethan's story in In Too Deep. Like book 1, Ms. Connealy's detail to history is vivid and blended with rich inspiration and complex, heart-stealing characters.

Ethan Kincaid's way of life is smile no matter what and it will be okay. He's hiding behind a wall of fear and pain, when it comes to his past and that cavern on his big brother, Rafe's land. He cares about no one except animals and Audra Gilliland's baby daughters. After a terrible accident in the past, Ethan deems himself unworthy of caring for anyone. He's too scared to go in too deep in the cavern for the fear consumes him. After all, it was were his baby brother Seth went crazy.....all because of him. So, how is gonna keep Audra Gilliland safe from the bad guys after he marries her to protect her?

Audra Gilliland is a sweet character who was sold into marriage by her father and treated poorly by her husband. It's no wonder she just wants to stand on her own two feet and protect her daughters and prove she's strongly independent. But, instead, after the death of her first husband, she finds herself married to the middle (and very good looking!) middle Kincaid brother......and hunting down the money her first husband hid. Not to mention, she's finding herself falling in too deep in love with the amazing, tenderly sweet-hearted Ethan Kincaid.

These two characters battle so much in this story. But, by going deep into the cavern, they prove that turning over all weakening fear to God, He will make it perfectly right. It's a truly powerful message!

I definitely recommend this 5 Book worthy novel to everyone, however, I highly suggest you read it with book 1 to get the full Kincaid family story. This book will take you back to Rafe and Julia's story, introduces you to Ethan and Audra's life and gives you a glimpse of young Seth's story. If you love a story filled with inspiration, lots of love and humor, and an ending that leaves you hungering for more, don't hesitate for a minute to grab up this beautifully written novel. I can't wait to read the conclusion to the Kincaid Brides in Over The Edge! Amazingly great job,once again, Ms. Connealy! You've truly pleased this reader!

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Jul 02, 2012 Jodi Janz rated it 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Connealy makes it effortless to read straight through. Her story is compelling and entertaining. The story tells the relationship between Audra and Ethan as they find themselves shoved into a marriage of convenience. Neither one is looking for love or expecting to find it. The story follows the relationship between the three brothers, Rafe, Seth and Ethan as they try to run family land in an unforgiving wilderness. The interactions between the brothers were a joy...more

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May 12, 2012 Jolene rated it 3 of 5 stars

After the death of her abusive and wicked husband, Audra Gilliland is determined to become independent and assertive. She agrees to a marriage of convenience with Ethan Kincaid as a way to protect herself, her two daughters, and to get out of her new married step-daughter's home. Audra desperately wants to be able to stand up for herself. After all she does not care what her husband thinks about it. Ethan does not have high hopes for the marriage other than to have a wife who can cook, clean and...more After the death of her abusive and wicked husband, Audra Gilliland is determined to become independent and assertive. She agrees to a marriage of convenience with Ethan Kincaid as a way to protect herself, her two daughters, and to get out of her new married step-daughter's home. Audra desperately wants to be able to stand up for herself. After all she does not care what her husband thinks about it. Ethan does not have high hopes for the marriage other than to have a wife who can cook, clean and live amicably with him. Surprisingly to both Ethan and Audra, affection begins to grow quickly. However, before they can see what this fondness will lead to, they must each deal with lingering remnants of their past lives.

In Too Deep by Mary Connealy is the second book of the Kincaid Brides series. I haven't read the first one, but this one gave enough background information that I easily understood what was going on after a few chapters. To be honest, I found the back story and ongoing drama caused by Audra's previous husband (a situation presumably addressed in the first book and in the forthcoming third book) more interesting than the love story between Ethan and Audra. Audra's character was well-developed and authentic. However, Ethan's character was a little flat and somewhat unbelievable to me. I will not mention the exact details because that would lead to spoilers, but most of the time he is presented as reasonably intelligent and talented and then other times he is unbelieveably naive. I know that people and characters are multi-faceted, but the naivety was not cohesive with the rest of his character.

This is one of those books that I recommend renting from the library before buying. Some readers will probably love it, but I don't see myself ever reading it again.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers as part of their blogger review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."(less)

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Mar 29, 2012 Regina Spiker rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: caverns, brides, cowboys, ranching, fear, bad-guys, caves

Book 2 in the Kincade Bride series picks up right where one ended. Whereas book 1 focused on the sparring and lively exchange between Rafe Kincade and Julia Gulliland, book 2 moves on to the relationship between the always smiling middle brother, Ethan and the newly widowed Audra Gulliland (Julia's young stepmother) and her two children. Poor Ethan and Audra are railroaded into marriage by who of course, but Rafe, but both are determined to be good parents for the little ones. The youngest broth...more

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Mar 26, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

In Too Deep is the second installment in the Kincaid Brides series, and is another great read from Mary Connealy. I have been looking forward to this book ever since I finished the first one because Ethan's character intrigued me. The book expands on Audra, Julia's stepmother and her two children as well, and the marvelous plan that Rafe and Julia have for their family members. Rafe is still the planner and solver, so his solution to taking care of Audra and the kids, and providing them with a r...more

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Mar 23, 2012 Paula-O rated it 4 of 5 stars

Book #2 in The Kincaid Brides "In Too Deep" by Mary Connealy

Wonderful heartwarming story about brothers three and their escapades.
Sometimes witty-sometimes adventurous-sometimes deadly but then they also had hearts of gold just waiting to be refined by three young ladies. Book #1 was the story of Rafe and his Julia, this book tells the story of Ethan and Audra.
We found out in book #1 that the boys loved playing in a deep dark cavern and a terrible accident brought much havoc into their lives whe...more Book #2 in The Kincaid Brides "In Too Deep" by Mary Connealy

Wonderful heartwarming story about brothers three and their escapades.
Sometimes witty-sometimes adventurous-sometimes deadly but then they also had hearts of gold just waiting to be refined by three young ladies. Book #1 was the story of Rafe and his Julia, this book tells the story of Ethan and Audra.
We found out in book #1 that the boys loved playing in a deep dark cavern and a terrible accident brought much havoc into their lives when Seth the youngest fell and was severely burned when Ethan dropped or threw his torch into the pit with Seth.
Rafe the oldest decides that Ethan needs a wife and that Audra with two young children needs a husband so they are pushed together and soon are husband and wife. Can this couple find Love as they live together and work on a daily basis??
Ethan has a load of guilt from his part in Seth's being burned and Seth has terrible nightmares from the fall in the cavern along with a stint in wartimes and the horrible things he lived through at that time.
Audra's first husband had been a worthless man that had stolen a fortune and hidden it, He died without telling where it was and now there was "bad guys" looking to recover the monies and life holds many misfortunes for the Kincaid's as the men try to find what he had stolen. The brothers along with Audra were stalked and shot at on more then one occasion.
I enjoyed watching the three boys as they helped one another and of the changes in the lives as they each married and wives entered the stories to help and also confuse at times.
Ethan had never planned to marry but he was getting used to the idea, when all was said and done and this being a papa to two little girls was shear heaven. He had not been reared properly by his parents and he intends to make sure he is there for his wife and daughters.
I think you will enjoy this story as much as I did.

I was given this book by Bethany House- a division of Baker Publishing and an honest review is what I give in return..thank you.
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Mar 22, 2012 Edna Tollison rated it 5 of 5 stars

When I see the author is Mary Connealy I grab the book is I can, she is an alsome author and I really love her work. This series "The Kincaid Brides" is no different.

Audra is a young widow that was not sad at all of her dirty smelling husband's demise. She had a three year old little daugher and a four week old one. She was now living in the shack with her sister and her newly married husband Rafe. She had no where else to go but where they had build their home was near a mine with many channels...more When I see the author is Mary Connealy I grab the book is I can, she is an alsome author and I really love her work. This series "The Kincaid Brides" is no different.

Audra is a young widow that was not sad at all of her dirty smelling husband's demise. She had a three year old little daugher and a four week old one. She was now living in the shack with her sister and her newly married husband Rafe. She had no where else to go but where they had build their home was near a mine with many channels. When her little girl went missing they tracked her into the mine where she had went with Seth the unstable minded brother of Rafe and Ethan. She was found and now Audra was ready to move away from her sister's house to keep her children safe. Ethan and Seth were going to go back to their old home place and Julia (her sister) and Rafe was really not sad to see all of them go as they were just newly weds.

Audra was not going to go live in a house with two unmarried men so Rafe talked her and Ethan into getting married. The little girl already called him daddy so she was very happy.

Audra's dead husband had been in too stelling money so she was so afraid they would come after her thinking she knew where he had it hid. She had no idea but will this keep her and the children safe?

After such a rocky start in their married life, I believe that Ethan and Audra will finally fall in love with each other once they begin to trust the other. Both had grown up with an unstable past as Ethan, Seth and Rafe had, had to raise themselves as their mother just didn't care or she was sick as she sit with her head down all the time, so Rafe was the eldest and he did all he knew how to help his brothers. Audra had been traded to a man that her father own money too and before he had died she had two children. She felt as though she was not going to let any man ever boss her around anymore.

Just a great series to read and enjoy. Thanks so much to Behtany House for sending me this book free and I chose to review it.(less)

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Feb 11, 2012 Kav rated it 5 of 5 stars

"Six full feet of stubborn and another few inches of dumb." (p.34) is an apt description of Ethan Kincaid, Connealy's latest reluctant hero. The descriptor also gives you a sense of the author's unique style and her wry sense of humour. Laughter ricochets off every page like bullets in a cavern. There's a staccato rhythm in both her comedy and drama that sets a fast pace to this intriguing plot.

Fans of Out of Control will be thrilled to become reacquainted with familiar characters. And while Ra...more

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Feb 02, 2012 Christy Lashea rated it 4 of 5 stars

One of my favorite authors is Mary Connealy. There's always a lot of laugh out loud moments with her down to earth cowboys and their gals. In Too Deep doesn't disappoint. In this story, we see strong heroines, strong heros who get tamed by their strong heroines, and a whole lotta bad guys. While Connealy keeps the story light, there is a deeper, heavier message the author addresses and I felt she did it quite well. She tackled issues of letting the past rule our present and future. How fear grip...more

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Jan 31, 2012 Kathleen (Kat) Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-literature, christian-action-adventure, christian-fiction, christian-suspense-fiction, christian-western-romance, contemporary-fiction, romance-fiction

I couldn't wait to read this one when I found out Book 2 of the Kincaid Bride series was out by Mary Connealy, In Too Deep. This time the story picks up right where Book 1 left off. The Kincaid brothers have just narrowly escaped death after a tracker was sent to locate Wendell Gillilan who has stolen some money from Jasper Henry. Unfortunately Wendell died before revealing the whereabouts of what he stole and where he hid it, but the only clue was it's deep, too deep for anyone to find.

Now that...more I couldn't wait to read this one when I found out Book 2 of the Kincaid Bride series was out by Mary Connealy, In Too Deep. This time the story picks up right where Book 1 left off. The Kincaid brothers have just narrowly escaped death after a tracker was sent to locate Wendell Gillilan who has stolen some money from Jasper Henry. Unfortunately Wendell died before revealing the whereabouts of what he stole and where he hid it, but the only clue was it's deep, too deep for anyone to find.

Now that the tracker is in jail, Jasper Henry isn't about to give up. He's sent someone to find out where his money is and now he knows that Audra Gilliland is still alive with two children and believes she alone knows where it is. Only now she has gotten married to Ethan Kincaid to help protect her on his ranch and Ethan will soon discover that even though this was a marriage of convenience, he soon grows to love Audra and the children as his own and isn't about to let anything come between them.

Audra isn't too sure that marriage was a grand idea but the prospect of keeping her two daughters safe was worth saying, "I Do!" for. However when an unexpected fire comes to the Kincaid ranch and leaves Ethan badly burned, the men come looking for Audra and the children. Will she find the strength she believes she is lacking to save her children and Ethan, or will the curse of her late husband consume her once and for all?

I received In Too Deep compliments of Christian Fiction Blog Alliance for my honest review and LOVED it! I missed hanging out with the Kincaid brothers and love how seamlessly Mary transitioned between both books so we feel like we picked up right where we left off. I applaud Audra's courage in the face of adversity and where she finds the strength to weather any storm that comes between her and the Kincaid family! She finds strength in God when she needs it the most! Well worthy of 5 out of 5 stars and can't wait to see where the conclusion of this story will leave. Hurry back Kincaid family!(less)

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Dec 18, 2012 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-historical

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Feb 26, 2012 Ausjenny rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, favorites

When I heard this book had been released I had to buy a copy and this time to ensure I could get the book quicker I bought a kindle verson.

This is the second book in the Kincaid Brides series and this time features Ethan and Audra. Where the first book features Rafe and Julia who are both very strong willed people who are use to giving orders, Ethan and Audra are more the peacemakers who grin and bear it. In Ethan's case literary. The more frustrated and annoyed he gets the more he smiles so peo...more

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Mar 27, 2012 Kara rated it 3 of 5 stars

In Too Deep by Mary Connealy
Review by Kara Grant

Before I go into the review I want to make comments on Out of Control by Connealy also. Both books are part of The Kincaid Brides. I won Out of Control in a blog contest a while ago and decided to finally read it before reviewing In Too Deep.

Minor spoilers included: Out of Control introduces us to a cave; the three Kincaid brothers, Rafe, Ethan, and Seth; and archaeologist/cave explorer Julia, her stepmom (more like a sister) Audra, and Audra’s tw...more

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Mar 23, 2012 Judy rated it 5 of 5 stars

In Too Deep by Mary Connealy
Book 2 of The Kincaid Brides
Ethan Kincaid is the middle of three brothers. His older brother, Rafe, had stayed home to tend the ranch while Ethan went off on his adventure. Their younger brother, Seth, had went off to war. Seth always seemed to be a bit loco after a cave accident they had as children. Now all three brothers are reunited in Rawhide, Colorado Territory and as Rafe had recently married...Ethan now is in charge of the family ranch. If the foreman will eve...more In Too Deep by Mary Connealy
Book 2 of The Kincaid Brides
Ethan Kincaid is the middle of three brothers. His older brother, Rafe, had stayed home to tend the ranch while Ethan went off on his adventure. Their younger brother, Seth, had went off to war. Seth always seemed to be a bit loco after a cave accident they had as children. Now all three brothers are reunited in Rawhide, Colorado Territory and as Rafe had recently married...Ethan now is in charge of the family ranch. If the foreman will ever respect him enough to follow his orders instead of saying what Rafe would do. Rafe being the bossy brother, he has now told Ethan that he will marry Audra. She is stepmother to Julia, Rafe's wife, but they are more like sisters. With two young daughters to care for, it is too dangerous for Audra to stay with Rafe and Julia as they live by all types of caves.

After considering all her options, Audra decides marrying Ethan is her best choice. Her father had sold her into marriage to pay his gambling debt so she really has no desire to go back there and take a chance on being sold again. Ethan just smiles like an idiot all the time but Seth is pure loco...so it seems her only choice is to marry Ethan, which he agrees to. It don't take long before they are dealing with Seth's nightmares and the dangerous men trying to find something her first husband stole. Can this unlikely couple find their way to love while on this adventure?

Mary writes such well rounded books. They have great humor in them but there is also danger, suspense, and of course romance. This book did not disappoint as it contained all of the above as well. I had not read the first book, Out of Control, but I would highly recommend reading it first if you enjoy series. I could tell there were many details that I was missing by not reading it first. The third book in the series, Over the Edge, will be released later this year.
**Book received through Bethany House for review.
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Aug 03, 2012 Sarah Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

WOW!!!! :-). Gee whiz!!!! :-). "In Too Deep," the second novel included in The Kincaid Bride Series is a SUPER, SMASH HIT!!!! :-). I ABSOLUTELY ADORED the continuing saga that intertwine the lives of the Kincaid brothers and their growing family!!!! :-). Because I knew nothing about Mary Connealy and her work when she introduced me to Rafe and Julia, Ethan, Audra, Maggie, and Lily, and Seth in "Out of Control," I found it rather difficult to become attached and root for happy endings for any one...more

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Mar 29, 2012 Judy rated it 5 of 5 stars

"In Too Deep" picks up where "Out of Control" left off. "In Too Deep" features Ethan Kincaid the second in the line of three Kincaid brothers.

Ethan isn't too sure about himself. He feels he has been a coward most of his life. He doesn't have the confidence in himself like Rafe his older brother has. Actually, Ethan is sick of being bossed around by Rafe and now that he is running the Kincaid ranch he wants respect from Steele, the head ranch hand, the same respect that Steele gave Rafe when he w...more "In Too Deep" picks up where "Out of Control" left off. "In Too Deep" features Ethan Kincaid the second in the line of three Kincaid brothers.

Ethan isn't too sure about himself. He feels he has been a coward most of his life. He doesn't have the confidence in himself like Rafe his older brother has. Actually, Ethan is sick of being bossed around by Rafe and now that he is running the Kincaid ranch he wants respect from Steele, the head ranch hand, the same respect that Steele gave Rafe when he was in control of the ranch.

Ethan proposes marriage to Audra after listening to Rafe's suggestion that it would make sense to do so. Audra feels she should leave and go back to her parent's home even though she doesn't want to. After all, her Father had sold her to her first husband to pay off a gambling debt and her Mother didn't do anything to stop it. Now that her husband is dead she feels she has no choice but to leave. Even though Audra and Ethan aren't in love with each other they go along with Rafe's suggestion and marry. Audra has two little girls to look after and she really could use a good man to help her out. Ethan on the other hand could use a good woman to do his cooking, cleaning, and other household chores.

Of course what would this story be like without the bad guys, the monster cavern, and younger brother, crazy Seth, having his nightmares and needing to be looked after?

If you are looking for action, this is the book for you. It has everything. Humor, nail biting incidences, suspense, and romance. The author also provides the reader with a trust and faith in God to get the Kincaid's through the rough spots.

The first book, "Out of Control" was good but I didn't bond with bossy Julia! "In Too Deep" is a book that you can't put down. I adored Audra. I had this book in my hands every spare moment and even got irritated when I wanted to read but had to clean house or fix a meal. Yes, life is pretty rough isn't it?!

"Over the Edge" is the next book in this series and I can't wait! We will get to read about Seth, the youngest Kincaid brother. Is he really crazy? Guess we will have to wait to find out!

I want to thank Bethany House Publishers for sending me a copy of "In Too Deep" to read and review. The opinions expressed are mine alone. (less)

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Mar 26, 2012 Faye rated it 4 of 5 stars

Another great book from Mary Connealy!

A thrilling sequel, picking up right where Out of Control left off, In Too Deep tells Audra & Ethan's story.

In my opinion, this is one of those books where you really should read the first book, first. Because alot of this book leans on the the relationships, and trials that began in the first installment of the series. Plus, Out of Control is just way too cool to miss!

Action-packed throughout, the pages flew by, because I just had to know what happened...more

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Mar 21, 2012 Tima rated it 4 of 5 stars

In this book we meet some secondary characters from book 1. Audra and Ethan marry to the benefit of both of them. But are afraid to love and afraid they are cowards in life. The cave is brought back into the story and is just as "evil" as in the first book. Make sure you read the first book or this book will be a bit confusing.

I enjoyed this book a lot more than the first book. The main characters, mainly Julia, irritated me in the previous book. So I was anxious to see if she was portrayed the...more

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Mar 29, 2012 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Audra's father married her off to Wendell Gilliland in trade for money that he owed the man. Now that Audra's husband, an abusive man, a drunk, a gambler, and a thief to name a few attributes, is dead, she has to decide what she's going to do now. She owns two properties, one in Rawhide, CO and her ramshackle cabin where she lived basically alone with her step-daughter and two babies while Wendell spent most of his time in town running a General Store, at least he told her it was a General Store...more Audra's father married her off to Wendell Gilliland in trade for money that he owed the man. Now that Audra's husband, an abusive man, a drunk, a gambler, and a thief to name a few attributes, is dead, she has to decide what she's going to do now. She owns two properties, one in Rawhide, CO and her ramshackle cabin where she lived basically alone with her step-daughter and two babies while Wendell spent most of his time in town running a General Store, at least he told her it was a General Store. She had never been into Rawhide, yet alone to the store, so she had no idea that the building was a place for Wendell to spend time and live his disgusting life. Audra also doesn't know that the reason they had to leave Houston so fast and Wendell had to change his name, was because he'd stolen a lot of money.

The Kincaid's are her closest neighbors and the only people she knows, they helped with Wendell while he was sick and buried him for her. Maggie, her first child by Wendell has grown very close to Ethan Kincaid and when she goes into the cavern with Seth, Ethan's younger brother, Ethan unwillingly faces his fear of the cavern and saves her. It is after the scare of losing Maggie that she starts thinking that she needs to move back to her parents home, it's better than living alone with the children in a shack.

The Kincaid brother's and Julia, her step-daughter, don't see that as an option. Audra's father is as abusive as Wendell was and Julia is afraid she would get 'sold' into another marriage, repeating the actions he'd already done once. Rafe, Ethan's older brother, comes up with the idea of Ethan and Audra getting married. This discussion finally ends with the two agreeing to the arrangement, not happy about it, but agreeing to it. The group travel into Rawhide and Audra becomes Mrs Ethan Kincaid.

The action soon begins when two men hired by Jasper, the man Wendell stole the money from, come looking for him. They discover in Rawhide that Wendell is dead and his widow has remarried a Kincaid brother, and that Ethan is looking to hire some men. Mitch and Grove get hired on, and the first night they start a fire in the barn to distract Ethan in order to get to Audra. It doesn't work, Ethan has told her to go to the cellar, way to the back and bolt the door. When she is about to bolt the door she sees a man coming down the steps, thinking it's Ethan at first she calls out to him, she then realizes it isn't and manages to get the door closed and Grove is unable to break it down, he's failed.

They all decide they need to find the money and send it back to Jasper so Audra will be left alone. Ethan and his brothers go scouting the next day to see if they can find any tracks of the man that started the fire, little do they realize they're being followed by two men and a gunfight is soon to begin. Rafe ends up with a flesh wound on his hand and the men get away. Plans are made that night to recheck the building in town and Ethan, Audra and Seth will go to the cabin and search around. Mitch and Grove follow them, knock Seth out and pushed him off the cliff, then attack Ethan and drag him into the cabin. Seeing Ethan and not knowing where Seth is, Audra pretends to know where Wendell hid the money so she can protect her husband and kids. Audra has never been in the cavern where she's about to lead these to villains, she only has the memory of what she's heard from the Kindcaids.

Can she pull this off and get them to fall or shove them into the hole? Will Ethan be okay and where is Seth? Can they find the money that Wendell stole so it can be returned to it's rightful owner?

In this book and in the first book, Out of Control, there are times I felt claustrophobic when reading about these caves. I had to remind myself it's just another 'pull you into the pages of the story' book. There are some emotional scenes in this book also, but I'm leaving that for you to find out the story behind Ethan and his fear. Another great read by Mary, another 'gotta have' book. There is one more coming in August, Over The Edge, guess I'll have to get that one too. I love a good series.(less)

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Feb 01, 2012 Susan rated it 4 of 5 stars

This story has me intrigued. I will definitely be rereading it soon. Unfortunately for me I have not read the first book in the series, so when I began to read it, I felt like I was dropped in the middle of a book. As the story progressed, I was able to follow along better and figure out what was going on.
Although I do love this book, I will have to go back and read the first book in the series: Out of Control (The Kincaid Brides) In order to get a better understanding of the history behind mos...more

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Feb 11, 2012 Regina Jennings rated it 4 of 5 stars

I so wish I'd read the first book so I could've spent more time with these delightful characters. Starting on book 2 wasn't difficult, though. Mary Connealy does a great job of starting the story with enough hints that you don't feel lost. Even though I hadn't read the first one, I could understand why Audra wouldn't be excited to be married to flippant Ethan. Of course, Ethan isn't nearly as cavalier as he pretends and the love of a good woman might be all he needs to straighten up.

The banter b...more

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Dec 04, 2012 Karen & Gerard rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, christian-fiction, funny, historical-fiction, relationships, romance, survival, suspense

In Too Deep by Mary Conneally is about Audra and Ethan who enter a marriage of convenience and both are fearful of caring too much and getting hurt. Audra finds out that her former husband stole a fortune and the guy who he stole it from is coming after her because he thinks she knows where it is. The story takes place during 1866 in Colorado territory. Audra and Ethan have some very humorous conversations but both find courage to face their fears.

I liked this book very much because it was a sw...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Laura rated it 3 of 5 stars

Title: IN TOO DEEP
Author: Mary Connealy
Publisher: Bethany House
February 2012
ISBN: 978-0764209123
Genre: Inspirational/historical romance

Ethan Kincaid is stunned when his brother Rafe orders him to marry the newly widowed Audra Gilliland that he just met – Audra has a toddler and a newborn from her just deceased husband, and Rafe is adamant that Ethan marry her, giving her protection and her children a pa. Ethan agrees because he finds her attractive, and he finds himself wed.

Audra was a sweet qu...more

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Aug 21, 2012 Bethany rated it 4 of 5 stars

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After reading Over The Edge, I knew I had to finish the story in the next two books. I was very excited when I found the Kindle version of this book on sale at Amazon for $3.00 so of course I purchased it and read it. I really enjoyed it!! I felt like there wasn't near as much suspense/action as the first book in the first portion of the book, but the second half and end got very suspenseful, so I liked the second half best. Though my favorite book in the series so far is the first book, due to...more

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May 04, 2012 Valerie Comer rated it 5 of 5 stars

Colorado. 1866. Ethan Kincaid is doing his best to block childhood memories, but it’s hard now that he’s back on the ranch with his two brothers: overbearing eldest brother, Rafe, and the loco youngest brother, Seth. Problem is, it’s his fault Seth went crazy. He remembers. Still, Ethan has a smile for every occasion. Not because he’s happy but because it’s a mask he can hide behind.

Trust newly-married Rafe to decide the only sensible thing for Ethan to do is marry Audra, a young mother of two w...more

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Feb 15, 2012 Lydia (Overweight Bookshelf) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Full review here: http://overweight-bookshelf.blogspot....

Nobody does dysfunctional heroes and heroines like Mary Connealy. She doesn't hold any punches when listing their faults-if a character is acting like schmuck, then Mary is going to point it out with her cutting humour and wise cracks. Consequently, her witty dialogue reads like verbal sparring that will leave you in stitches yet calling for more.

This book is classified as a romantic comedy, but it has a depth and soul that enriches the...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Catherine Richmond added it

Oh, that Ethan! He's grinning all the time, trying to hide his fear of the cave, his aversion to family feuds, and his guilt over his brother's insanity. So when his brother bullies him into marrying Audra and her babies, he grins and goes along. Funny thing though, he falls in love with his new bride and her babies. Only since this is a Mary Connealy book, Ethan has to suffer some mayhem along the way. His brother has nightmares. Outlaws think his new wife knows where the treasure is. And easyg...more

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Apr 23, 2012 Nona rated it 3 of 5 stars

This 2nd in the series of Kincaid Brides is much better than the first. The main characters are more likable and much nicer to each other, instead of the usual bickering that goes on between a lot of Connealy's couples before they end up loving each other by the end of the story. The third in the series,"Over the Edge", sounds even more promising as it deals with the youngest brother, considered "loco", who we learn at the end of this book, has a wife he can't remember! There is more humor in th...more

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About Mary Connealy

I wrote my first book when I was about twelve. A romance novel. I shudder to think what a twelve year old could know about romance. I have no idea what happened to the manuscript. I suppose my mother found it, and burned it while screaming in horror, but I’ve always been afraid to ask. Was it a hundred pages? Two? I have no idea, but I seem to remember just writing FOREVER! So I’m guessing two pag...more I wrote my first book when I was about twelve. A romance novel. I shudder to think what a twelve year old could know about romance. I have no idea what happened to the manuscript. I suppose my mother found it, and burned it while screaming in horror, but I’ve always been afraid to ask. Was it a hundred pages? Two? I have no idea, but I seem to remember just writing FOREVER! So I’m guessing two pages long at least.

As a new bride I marched straight out of journalism school and into the kitchen, I did a lot of scribbling. I still have those heartbreaking works of staggering genius, Ode to Roast Beef, things like that, all born out of the ‘Write What You Know’ school of literature.

I began writing more seriously when my baby went to kindergarten. Not writing well of course, but just putting words on paper. No one does anything well the first time. I’m sure Babe Ruth missed the first ball pitched to him. I’m sure Picasso smeared pages with paint-y fingers when he was a kid—as I remember he went back to that later in life. I’m sure Beethoven played the eighteenth century version of Chopsticks before went for the sonatas.

My writing journey is similar to a lot of others. Boil it down to persistence, oh, go ahead and call it stubbornness. I just kept typing away. I think the reason I did it was because I’m more or less a dunce around people—prone to sit silently when I really ought to speak up(or far worse, speak up when I ought to sit silently).

So, I have all these things, I want to say, in my head; the perfect zinger to the rude cashier, which you think of an hour after you’ve left the store, the perfect bit of wisdom when someone needs help, which doesn’t occur to you until they solve their problems themselves, the perfect guilt trip for the kids, which you don’t say because you’re not an idiot. I keep all this wit to myself, much to the relief of all who know me, and then I write all my great ideas into books. It’s therapeutic if nothing else, and more affordable than a psychiatrist.

So then a very nice, oh so nice publishing company like Barbour Heartsong comes along and says, “Hey, we’ll pay you money for this 45,000 word therapy session.” That’s as sweet as it gets.

My journey to publication is the same as everyone’s except for a few geniuses out there who make it hard for all of us. And even they probably have an Ode to Roast Beef or two in their past.(less)

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