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Coastal Defender #1
Bracing For the Storm
When Linda Reyes takes her daughter on a trip across America, she tells her a story about her days in the Coast Guard stationed in Puerto Rico, a tale about her fight against a Columbian drug cartel.
246 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2019
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Matt Lincoln
104 books68 followersMatt Lincoln has lived his entire life on the coast and he wouldn't have it any other way. A lifelong fan of Travis McGee, Magnum PI, and just about anyone who knows their way around a boat and a good cigar, Matt now lives where the sand meets the surf with his beautiful wife, a son who reminds him way too much of himself at that age, and an Irish Setter who he can never seem to tire out. Life is good.
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January 6, 2021
Good read
I really enjoyed reading this book. I wasn't sure about the whole one person story switching to the next person story but by the end it seemed like a novel way to tell the whole story. 😊
I really enjoyed reading this book. I wasn't sure about the whole one person story switching to the next person story but by the end it seemed like a novel way to tell the whole story. 😊
August 9, 2025
This is a Military Fiction, and this is the first book in the Coastal Defender series. I really loved the beginning, and I wanted more road trip stuff. Most of this book was Linda telling her daughter one story about her being in the Coast Guard. I did really enjoy the Coast Guard story there was a ton of action and suspense.
February 21, 2024
This book did not hold my arrention like Matt Lincoln's other two series I have read, Coastal Fury, featuring Marston & Holm, and Coastal Vigilante with Jake Header and his crew. I normally finish one of those books in a couple of days, unless daily events eat into my reading time. It took me a week to finish "Bracing For the Storm". I had to force myself to spend an hour reading it every day.
I can't put my finger on any one thing that I didn't like; I enjoy Matt's writing style, and the vast majority of his storylines. For some reason, this one just didn't grab me likethe others.
Sorry, Matt. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next book in your Coastal Fury series, though.
I can't put my finger on any one thing that I didn't like; I enjoy Matt's writing style, and the vast majority of his storylines. For some reason, this one just didn't grab me likethe others.
Sorry, Matt. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next book in your Coastal Fury series, though.
December 2, 2020
Wow, this book is not great! The characters are bland and your brain checks out after the first few pages. I made it to the end but, whoa... there's no depth to any of the people and the plot is a no-stakes game. I swear, there's no growth, no intrigue, just a bunch of superficial 'superhero' types that are so unrealistic it's outrageous. I can't believe this is an ongoing series. The writer must not have any respect for his readers.
March 11, 2021
Why does everyone scream or shout in this book.
Easy read and fairly entertaining. What annoyed me was that the author constantly says Linda screamed or so and so shouted. Linda screamed when saw Jake every time she saw him or she screamed on the phone. Otherwise characters shouted all the time.
Sounded more like they were in high school.
Easy read and fairly entertaining. What annoyed me was that the author constantly says Linda screamed or so and so shouted. Linda screamed when saw Jake every time she saw him or she screamed on the phone. Otherwise characters shouted all the time.
Sounded more like they were in high school.
November 23, 2019
Great read!!!
Great story and lots of action!!! Love the characters and the backdrop of PR was awesome. Matt you did a wonderful job with your descriptions of PR , my Island is beautiful and our food is delicious and you capture all of it, even our coqui!!!! Keep them coming!!
Great story and lots of action!!! Love the characters and the backdrop of PR was awesome. Matt you did a wonderful job with your descriptions of PR , my Island is beautiful and our food is delicious and you capture all of it, even our coqui!!!! Keep them coming!!
December 8, 2019
Good read
Liked learning about the coast guard. Hop3full6 the accounts were close to real.
Liked the way the story unfolded and the chapter shifts.
Liked learning about the coast guard. Hop3full6 the accounts were close to real.
Liked the way the story unfolded and the chapter shifts.
March 8, 2020
Fun read
I’ve read his other series and enjoy seeing familiar characters. I have so many questions, just like Claire. Time to read the next book!
I’ve read his other series and enjoy seeing familiar characters. I have so many questions, just like Claire. Time to read the next book!
March 9, 2020
You...
You were great. I think it’s way stupid that Amazon requires 20 words. You’d get a lot more reviews if not for that stupid requirement!
You were great. I think it’s way stupid that Amazon requires 20 words. You’d get a lot more reviews if not for that stupid requirement!
April 3, 2020
Great read
Another page turner. Couldn't put it down. Matt Lincoln never lets me down. Read his other series you won't be sorry.
Another page turner. Couldn't put it down. Matt Lincoln never lets me down. Read his other series you won't be sorry.
April 16, 2020
Great story and read
A story with action and some revelation of the duties and paperwork the .military demands to assure no violation of protocol.
A story with action and some revelation of the duties and paperwork the .military demands to assure no violation of protocol.
April 22, 2020
Great book
Really enjoyed this book. Having spent 35 years in the Coast Guard Auxiliary I loved reading about the adventures of the active duty side. Looking forward to more.
Really enjoyed this book. Having spent 35 years in the Coast Guard Auxiliary I loved reading about the adventures of the active duty side. Looking forward to more.
July 7, 2020
Read this book!!!
This was truly a good read. Great storyline, great characters and it was fun reading. I'm on to book two and I'm positive I won't be disappointed.
This was truly a good read. Great storyline, great characters and it was fun reading. I'm on to book two and I'm positive I won't be disappointed.
October 16, 2020
Delighted to find this series!^
Decided to dig into this leg of "More Matt Lincoln" I was not disappointed!!! Action, fun, suspense, and more from my favorite characters!
Decided to dig into this leg of "More Matt Lincoln" I was not disappointed!!! Action, fun, suspense, and more from my favorite characters!
July 25, 2025
Save your money
Very poor writing. Way too much smiling and grinning from the main character. No background on any of the other characters.
Very poor writing. Way too much smiling and grinning from the main character. No background on any of the other characters.
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