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He’s a Boy Scout…
Former Army Captain Beckam Garner grew up in America’s heartland where people lived the Golden Rule. Honorable and steadfast, he now finds himself on a mission that will not only test his patience but every last one of his people skills. The job is simple: locate and neutralize the murderer targeting homeless veterans in Washington, DC. There’s just one problem. Of all the trained operators he could be working with, he’s stuck with The TEAM’s snarky secretary. What on earth is Alex Stewart thinking?

She’s better than everyone else…
Camilla Brinkman isn’t afraid of anything or anyone. She hates everyone equally and has no problem telling Alex Stewart precisely what she thinks of him and his almighty TEAM. The man is a flaming jerk. So are his minions. She’s smarter than all of them put together. All. Of. Them. Especially Beckam. She’ll show him…

366 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 25, 2019

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Irish Winters

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Growing up in the countryside of Wisconsin, I always wanted to be a writer. I've dabbled in poetry, short stories, and more daydreaming than most. Way back when, I remember long Sunday afternoon drives with my parents where they'd
tell us eight kids to, 'Look out the window and see something!'

I've been looking out the window ever since . . .

In the great Northwest pines, I saw a woman who had nowhere to run find refuge in the arms of a tender warrior seeking his own road to healing.
In the hills of Wyoming, I saw a broken man who thought he'd lost everything
rediscover the man he was in the eyes of a pretty girl.
And in the Dairy State, (yes Wisconsin), I saw two people fall in love
and overcome horrific obstacles on their way to happily-ever-after.


Life is short. Pick up a good book. Read. Write. Enjoy.
Look out the window and see something!

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64 reviews
December 23, 2019
As always a great read! No matter how many book are in this series I don’t think I’d ever get tired of them. The new characters are always different yet fit just right and the older characters are always a delight to revisit. This story is full of heartache and difficulties but good friends that become family and love that surpasses all sets up the happy ending. Looking forward to the next book and what’s next for the Team.
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222 reviews3 followers
December 19, 2019
Beckam In the Company of Snipers Book 20
Irish Winters
Beckam Garner, Army Ranger, Afghanistan-hardened Alpha male had the rug of childhood pulled out from under him at an early age. He took over being the MAN when his Dad Ross had a heart procedure and could not take care of the family the way he should. Being an Oklahoma farm boy, he had learned about life and death at an early age. Ross former Army himself had instilled virtue, honor, compassion, into his son who saw his Dad as his hero. But nothing could make a young man grow up quick like the accident that happened right outside the farm one day.
Camilla Lopez Brinkman, was a pain-in the-butt, diva, witch, shrew who sat at the Customer Service Desk for TEAM. She treated any and all who came into her presence that same way. She lashed out, snarling. Everyone tried to stay out of her way! Beckam had enough as she verbally abused the poor Fed Ex kid who just needed a signature. Miss “Kah-meh-ah” as she forcefully pronounced her name, told Beckam to “mind his own business”. He came back with it was “his business to mind”, that “this entire place is my business. In case you haven’t noticed, we’re a team here. We get along….”
The mission Camilla and Beckam were thrown head-first into was a tough one. Transients were being murdered. They were being sent out as a team, undercover, to try and find out why. Camilla erupted, spewing venom. Alex Stewart, leader of TEAM has had enough. “TEAM is a team…Either step up to the plate, join in or….” Thus the mission began.
Irish Winters has a way of telling a story that you really don’t see coming. She has the ability to weave an adventurous plot, tell the background and keep you on track all the while making you cry and laugh. You get drama, suspense, and romance all rolled into a tight bow! In this story she takes 2 very different unique broken characters that are really are eons apart and all of a sudden you see the brokenness coming together like pieces of pottery. It becomes a beautiful whole vase. So find a comfy spot, put out the Do Not Disturb Sign and open up the world of Beckam. You’ll be glad you did!
I was given an ARC to read. The Review is all mine and freely given.
1,270 reviews
December 17, 2019
What is there to be said when the 20th book in a series is just as exciting and enjoyable as the first. In the "In the company of snipers" the author has cleverly incorporated all the well loved characters from all the other books but leaving each one as a standalone.
With Irish Winters you do not just read about the characters you feel them, you feel the love and respect the TEAM have for one another and their partners and wives, you feel the companionship and you feel the stern, strong leadership of Alex, but his intuitiveness and the tenderness when needed.
Beckam Garner is a quiet, God fearing member of the TEAM who suffers intense guilt about the death of a young woman and her child although neither deaths were his fault, indeed, he hardly knew the woman.
Camilla Brinkman or Kah-me-ah as she took pains to point out, is the only member of the team that doesn't fit, she is the daughter of a very wealthy man who thought that anything could be bought but whose wealth was not acquired legally. Camilla's arrogance, self important waspish attitude, didn't sit well with the rest of the team and the fact that she never missed a chance to tell them that she was better educated than any of them, including Alex caused an otherwise unknown atmosphere in the TEAM headquarters.
On the city streets, ex military personnel are being systematically murdered and the team need to quickly find the perpetrator, there had to be a common denominator.
Alex sees something in Cam that no one else can see and he had the inspired idea to put the two tortured soles, that are Cam and Beck, together as an undercover team. Beck is at first horrified but with his gentle way he quickly gains Cam's trust and of course romance blossoms.
This story has everything, murder, suspense in spades, intrigue, drug and people trafficking, prostitution .......and of course romance. Beck's speech to Cam when Carlos died was pure gold, by this time I was an emotional wreck but in a good way. I loved every minute of this page turning book, would I recommend it ? you bet I would.
3,424 reviews20 followers
December 21, 2019
Camilla is hired to work on the TEAM for Alex--a team player she isn't. With a serial killer in the homeless of DC she's about to work or hit the road. How's the perfectly dressed "princess" going to like going undercover as homeless?

Beckam left the Rangers as a Captain to work with the TEAM. He was anxious to lead again but as a newer agent, it hadn't happened. Now was his chance, even if it meant taking on the rude, uncooperative Camilla.

Neither expected the case to go the way it did. Cam didn't plan to find out about her past--her sad past and she didn't even know all of it. He didn't plan to share what he could never forget in his own past. Alex seemed to know they would work together, Beckam had an understanding for people few did.

The assignment is life-changing with both developing feelings they didn't plan for or want--or did they? The author gives us a character that is so dislikeable the reader can't possibly like her but is that the real Cam? Can Beck break through the walls her past has built? Can she learn to trust? There has never been anyone in her life she could trust--until now, maybe.

The TEAM, with their wives, have always stood up for and been there for all of the family. Will Cam be able to make her way into their special group?

Another wonderful story of tragedy, pain, and love. The author pulls a range of emotions from the reader. She has the best of the best TEAM and the worst of the worst bad-guys. The original assignment is only the tip of the story. Seeing the amazing group the TEAM family is will warm your heart as much as the love story with just the right amount of steam and growth from the couple.

Another winner!
23 reviews
December 28, 2019
I don't know how Irish does it but book 20 in the series is still as amazing as the first. Most series that i read i find myself losing interest in if they go past 10 books but not Irish's books, I find myself counting the days till i can read it then stay up all night because I can't bring myself to put it down.
The beginning was a little hard to follow and i could not help but wonder what exactly Becks involvement would be with Mrs Jones and if that woman was somehow tied to Alana and Molina, I also would have like to know how much time had past from chapter 1 to chapter 2 but once i got into the story it started making more and more sense and I really enjoyed the twists, its nice when the story is not completely predictable.
Beck has had a pretty good life but he is still trying to find his place in the TEAM. As for Camilla she has a chip on her shoulder that could swallow the entire state of Texas and still have room for more, she thinks she is so much smarter and better than everyone else and she has no time for idiot's. When she is assigned a mission with Beck she tells Alex to go to hell in which he simply replies back to her that she either does the job or she can leave. Camilla takes the job not liking it at all or the people she has to associate herself with but as the mission drags on her life gets upended and she realizes that nothing is as it seams and that maybe the TEAM is more of a family to her than the one she was born into.
I can't wait to see what Irish has in store for us next.
34 reviews
December 28, 2019
Irish Winters
I must say that this was one of my favorite books in the series so far! I love love love the prickly, mouthy, go to hell persona of Camilla (Ka-Me-Ah) and how she creates an icy atmosphere wherever she goes....scaring off even the toughest of Alex's TEAM. The face she shows to the world hides a world of hurt and the prickly beauty has a past that is tragic.
Beck, a handsome gentle soul with the heart of a lion and the southern manners taught from childhood. Does he have what it takes to be thrown together with the mouthy Camilla for an extremely touchy mission? Or should he back away and let her do her thing.
He has glimpses of what is hiding underneath her thorns and Cam slowly lets him into her hidden world during their time of danger.
Wow, just wow! Talk about one extreme to another, a heart wrenching wake up call when it is revealed what Cam has been hiding all these years....and that she is barely old enough to be legal! Beck tries to be the gentleman and back off, not realizing that his heart is way too far in to survive removal. (and Cam's hackles come back up as she distances herself, feeling she is not good enough for anyone because she failed to maintain her crisp exterior.
Read it...you really need to! Not a moment of ho hum here....
Irish has created an amazing layout in this book, one that you want to not put down until you are finished. I stayed up way to late with this one and wished for the holiday preparation to go away so I could just read!
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63 reviews
December 25, 2019
Camilla Brinkman, newest and orneriest addition to the TEAM, won no friends with her superior attitude and disdain for all the idiots around her. Others cringed when she actually had the nerve to mouth off to Alex Stewart, TEAM creator and all around badass. The showdown they’d all been expecting finally happened when Alex handed her an ultimatum – put up or shut up. Her bluff had finally been called, so she took her only option and folded.

Beckam Garner, former Marine scout sniper, was terribly uncomfortable being witness to this verbal altercation. When his name was used in the same sentence as Camilla Brinkman’s, he knew he was deep in it now. He and Camilla were to go undercover and stop the person responsible for recent murders of homeless veterans in the district. As her agent in charge, he sure hoped she was as good as she thought she was.

This was the perfect pairing - Beckam with his strong compassion and belief in all things good, and Camilla who had never seen a good day in her life. A wonderfully written tale of the true power of love, Beckam will win your heart with his gentle spirit and humanity. You will also learn to love the very broken Camilla, who has had to fight so hard against loving anyone or asking for love in return. Another five-star book from the talented Ms. Winters.
3 reviews
December 26, 2019
I have read all of the stories from “ In the Company of Snipers “ series by Irish Winters. They are great reads. The characters feel like a true family for me. From start to finish, BECKAM had me feeling a full range of emotions. I thought, “How dare this heroine act like she is better than everyone else?” Also, I just wanted to wrap Beckam up and bring him home with me! He quickly became one of my favorites. His heroine found her way into my heart also. The issues this story deals with is part of our every day lives. Homelessness, for example, is very real. The way Irish Winters tells this story allows her readers to have a better knowledge of these special people. You will laugh, cry, get caught up in the drama and , of course, fall in Love with Beckam and his story. It was so good to hear from the rest of the TEAM members and their families. Irish has a way of having her characters interwoven in each story , because, when one is in trouble, they are there to help.
I was so thankful to have received “Beckam” as an ARC. That being said, this review is completely my own opinion. I give it a Five ***** Rating. You will be glad to have this book to read.
Looking forward to # 21. Hope it is soon.
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247 reviews
December 15, 2019
*Sigh* Every Woman Needs A Beckam!
Irish Winters never ceases to amaze me with her emotionally packed stories. This 20th book in The Company Of Snipers Series is certainly than and more. Beckam is a hero’s hero. He is tough when he needs to be yet soft and caring when the circumstances warrant. His patience with Camilla is certainly commendable, even when he would rather not work with her. The care he and his fellow TEAM members show for the homeless is truly inspiring. My heart did go out to Camilla for the life she was forced to endure and it was wonderful that she had Beckam to be her hero. I loved how so many of the TEAM were involved in this book, including Alex. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful, though sometimes heart wrenching story. Yes, once again, I shed some tears...you can’t read an Irish Winters book without doing so it seems! Thank you Ms Winters for another amazing story; please keep them coming.
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17 reviews
December 26, 2019
I received this book as an ARC and I have to be honest. I was not happy with Kah-me-ah at the beginning. I almost put the book down, but I just knew it would get better. All Irish's book do. She has a way of getting your emotions involved from the get-go. I was so invested in this book because it reminded me of myself before I became a Christian. I had anger and trust issues...sometimes, old habits are hard to break. Just like my tender-hearted husband reached me, so did Beckam reach Camilla.

I found myself sobbing at certain points in the book because Irish just has a way of drawing all these feelings out of me when I read her books. I always learn something from her books. This one reminded me of where I've been and how far I've come and to always be patient and kind because you never know the other person's story.

Another great love story from one of my all time favorite authors! You won't be disappointed.
23 reviews1 follower
December 18, 2019
Ms. Winters really hit this one out of the park. I LOVE all her books and the many characters who come alive, but Beckam is amazing. At first I was a little shaky with her heroine and how blunt and rude she was. I didn't like her, at all. But Ms. Winters worked her magic and allowed me to see behind the rude mask Cam wears. My heart broke for the heartbroken little girl inside. I cheered her as the story progressed. I love how the other characters of the book saw through the mask, and treated her as she deserved.

I love how Ms. Winters weaves the characters from her first books into the next story giving her stories a family atmosphere. Her books are can be read as stand alones, but each book gets better because of the storyline (s) behind it. Book #20 was an amazing book and, I believe, one of her best.

I CANNOT WAIT FOR BOOK #21
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2,757 reviews52 followers
December 22, 2019
Another wonderful thriller for the TEAM. If you’ve been reading this series or just the last few you’ll recognize Camilla. The young agent working off a punishment as receptionist for Alex’s TEAM. She’s so angry it really hurt to read about a third of this book. Once her story is told it was easy to understand her. Beckam is very much a Boy Scout, his actions and words towards her are miracle workers. Their mission was to identify a killer knocking off homeless veterans. Camilla’s personal life got a bit in the way but for good reason. I always say Winters’s books belong in the theater but I mean it, characters are driven and very three dimensional, and the story has plenty of bad guys and honest hero worthy good guys. I received an early copy and have provided an unbiased voluntary review.
126 reviews
December 23, 2019
It amazes me that this is book 20 in this series, and I loved as much as the first one ! Beckham is one of those strong , melt your heart guys from the beginning! Camilla , on the other hand, is absolutely hateful ! I disliked her so much , I almost stopped reading. None of Irish Winters heroines started out as what I thought was irredeemable, but somehow Ms. Winters worked her magic and I was totally drawn in and changed my mind. Beckham was so patient and understanding and loving , that the real Cam began to break out and the story changed. Also loved seeing old friends from previous books ! Loved #20 ...hope there’s 20 more !
661 reviews5 followers
September 15, 2021
Camilla and Beckham

Camilla never had a civil work for anyone in the office. She thought she was smarter and prettier that everyone in the organization even Alex. She complained she was stuck with secretarial work instead of agent. Alex assigned her on a murder case with Beck. He was unhappy because she was miserable to be around. She had no idea what being a team player ment, or how to be one. After she saw some action with some of the homeless he able to get to know her better. Sort of a one step forward and two steps back. All the while the were trying to find who was killing the homeless vets.
Another wonderful story with believable characters.
37 reviews
December 23, 2019
Another great read by Irish Winters. Beckham has a great childhood until 1 person tells a terrible lie that is not true. Beckham has to grow up fast. Camilla was never told the truth about her life until a crazy tragedy happens. Camilla has to learn to be a team player and a better person. Once they start to work together and become close they become 2 different people. This book was great from start to finish. They ending was great and I could not put this book down Can't wait until the next book.
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1,134 reviews9 followers
January 1, 2020
The suspense and emotion brought on from this story was superb. I was emotionally connected from the moment the story opened. Beckam and Camilla were a perfect team. There were two people that were different but so needed each other. Beckam could have easily been titled Camilla as we learned so much about who she really was and why. And why Beckam was the perfect person to see her light. The story kept the twists, the drama, and the action quite real. Beckam is another winner in the In the Company of Snipers series! While part of the series, it can be read as a stand-alone.
1,926 reviews5 followers
December 20, 2019
Another amazing read!!! 5 stars is no where near enough.
I love all the men in the Company Of Snipers, but I think Beckam just became my favorite. Just a good ol' boy from Oklahoma.
Camilla is a spoiled brat who needs to be turned over someone's knee. Always mouthing off. Alex decides it's time she steps up.
Beckham and Camilla are teamed up to find out who is killing homeless veterans.
This story has it all. I will definitely be rereading this!!!
2,041 reviews7 followers
December 29, 2019
Oh my god, this book had me guessing what will happen next. We also find out why Camilla is such a rude women and I was shocked.

Who knew an OP will bring out so many truths that were kept hidden.

I loved Beckam and Camilla together, once they got over the rough stage of being on a op, and Camilla started changing you could tell they be great together.

So many things came out in this story. Everything from secrets to lies.

I really enjoyed this book.
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301 reviews3 followers
January 1, 2020
Another sure fire win!

Beckam.....what can I say, but I wish more men were like him.
On the flip side, I have never disliked a character as much as I did Camilla. But as her story unraveled I found myself becoming one of her biggest supporters.
It amazes me how much Irish packs into one book. Never boring, always informative and definitely full of your next book boyfriend!
The saying goes, Karma is a B@#ch. In this case, Karma, thy name is Family.
18 reviews
June 29, 2020
Excellente!

Oh my! I just finished reading book 20, and I want more. I have read all the books and I can say they are all unique and captivating from . The beginning right through t o the end. I so much enjoyed reading Beckham's story. I can't say it's my favourite as I Ioved reading all of them, but say I'll say this , each book never gives the same thrill they all are unique. Once again, thank you Irish Winters for your beautiful writing - YOU'RE GOOD!
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6 reviews
December 25, 2019
Another win from Irish Winters. Beckam is one of my new favorites from Irish. At first I was seriously mad at Camilla because she was a royal pain to all the people I love on the team but Irish had me loving her in the end. I couldnt stop reading once I started. I had to see how their story ended. Totally wasnt expecting the ending that came thats for sure.
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126 reviews11 followers
December 28, 2019
Irish Winters has done it again. Beckham is awesome. He's patient, caring and a team player. Camilla is none of those. Will she break him or will be be able to breakdown her defenses.I would definitely recommend this book. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down.
I was given an advanced reader copy and I voluntarily leave this review.
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26 reviews2 followers
December 28, 2019
Every woman should have a Beckam in her life at some time. What a great character, a true gentleman and warrior all in one. I don’t know how she does it but Irish Winters latest book Beckam is a “can’t put down” read, the action is fast, the characters well developed and the plot has some twists that keep you on your toes. Another great book by my favorite author.
56 reviews
December 11, 2019
Holy Crap this book was so good it made me want to cry and give cam a hug Beckham was exactly who she needed I cannot recommend this book enough I just loved it and will definitely be reading it again 💜
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904 reviews21 followers
December 12, 2019
I have never read any of Irish Winters books that I haven’t loved and she didn’t let me down with this one either. You just can’t help but to fall in love with all these guys and they take the meaning leave no man behind quite literally. Thanks for writing such AWESOME books Irish!
3 reviews
December 19, 2019
Just read Beckam by Irish winters. What a wonderful book. Her books are always worth reading and was hard to put down. Love the series can't wait until she writes another one. She makes each one very interesting and love how she treats our veterans.
26 reviews1 follower
December 31, 2019
It is amazing how Ms. Winters pulled you in an doesn't let you go. Her books will make you laugh, cry and stay up all night. This book is proof of this. Her books make you realize you can overcome any obstacle and still come out on top.
15 reviews
January 12, 2020
Great read

This book made me laugh and cry. the depth of characters make them real people. Can't wait for Walker to come out. I've read all 20 in the series. It's hard to say which is my favorite. I recommend anything by Irish Winters
154 reviews1 follower
February 5, 2021
Awesome!!!

I got behind in this series and wish I wouldn't have but then again having 4 new books in this series that I'm hinge reading is AWESOME!!! Thank you Ms. Irish Winters for this awesomely wonderful series!!!
10 reviews
December 15, 2019
This is should a great story. It truly shows being nice and helping a person, that usually does not want your helps, sheds a light on that person’s true self.
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