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When Danger Follows
Out of Print. Re-issued as With Murderous Intent.
Teacher, Caitlin Fitzgerald runs for her life, taking a position as a governess on a cattle station in outback Australia . In this vast, arid country, populated by tough men and women, Caitlin finds more loyal friends than in the big city she left behind. And the station engineer, Harry Phillips wants much more than friendship.
Teacher, Caitlin Fitzgerald runs for her life, taking a position as a governess on a cattle station in outback Australia . In this vast, arid country, populated by tough men and women, Caitlin finds more loyal friends than in the big city she left behind. And the station engineer, Harry Phillips wants much more than friendship.
Jake Monterey, the aloof station owner, is another matter. He believes her ill-equipped to handle the outback. Determined to prove him wrong, Caitlin learns to defend herself, skills she will need if the danger left behind in Ireland follows her.
- GenresRomantic SuspenseRomance
ebook
First published December 1, 2008
About the author
Maggi Andersen
89 books328 followersUSA TODAY bestselling author of Regency romance, and winner of the RONE award, Maggi Andersen wrote her first book for publication after gaining a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing. She lives on a farm in the beautiful Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. She wrote her first adventure story at 8 years old. Her novels are mostly adventure stories, but also sensual romances. Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen inspired her Regencies and Victoria Holt, her Gothic Victorian mysteries She also writes contemporary romantic suspense and young adult novels.
Maggi supports the RSPCA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) and animals often feature in her books.
Maggi supports the RSPCA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) and animals often feature in her books.
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May 4, 2013
I went into this book expecting edge of your seat excitement. I wish I hadn’t… because this isn’t that kind of book, and I think I might have enjoyed it more without those preconceived notions so I'd have enjoyed what the book was, instead of what it wasn't. Even so, I never thought about stopping reading it ... I wanted to make sure Caitlin was okay and poor Jake was redeemed.
The book is really about the characters and they are good ones. Caitlin, a strong woman who leaves behind everything she knows to travel to and new job in a new country. Two children who’ve lost their mother in a tragic accident and whose father is remote and unavailable. Jake, the hero, who is still trying to get past the loss of his wife.
Caitlin is strong and honest. I liked her. I wasn’t overly fond of Jake at first, but I don’t expect we were meant to. He’s abrupt, callous and emotionally distant. But Caitlin slowly changes him—not because she thinks they’re going to be together (he has a girlfriend), but for the childrens’ sake. The build up to their relationship's culmination is believeable and understandable. Caitlin doesn't want to be attracted, and neither does Jake, but there is such a feeling of mutual admiration and, eventually, sexual attraction, that they can't help the slow slide into love.
The author has a good voice and a lot of skill with writing both characters and setting. I really cared about our protagonists and hoped they'd be safe and happy, and I enjoyed the foray into Australia (and Jake's home, which sounded just lovely). I like the writer's style and am certainly planning on reading some of her other releases because of it.
I do wish there had been more of a feeling of peril throughout, but we really don’t get that until the end. Still, the romance was sweet and the clear, vivid descriptions of Australia made this a good read.
The book is really about the characters and they are good ones. Caitlin, a strong woman who leaves behind everything she knows to travel to and new job in a new country. Two children who’ve lost their mother in a tragic accident and whose father is remote and unavailable. Jake, the hero, who is still trying to get past the loss of his wife.
Caitlin is strong and honest. I liked her. I wasn’t overly fond of Jake at first, but I don’t expect we were meant to. He’s abrupt, callous and emotionally distant. But Caitlin slowly changes him—not because she thinks they’re going to be together (he has a girlfriend), but for the childrens’ sake. The build up to their relationship's culmination is believeable and understandable. Caitlin doesn't want to be attracted, and neither does Jake, but there is such a feeling of mutual admiration and, eventually, sexual attraction, that they can't help the slow slide into love.
The author has a good voice and a lot of skill with writing both characters and setting. I really cared about our protagonists and hoped they'd be safe and happy, and I enjoyed the foray into Australia (and Jake's home, which sounded just lovely). I like the writer's style and am certainly planning on reading some of her other releases because of it.
I do wish there had been more of a feeling of peril throughout, but we really don’t get that until the end. Still, the romance was sweet and the clear, vivid descriptions of Australia made this a good read.
April 9, 2013
A book with an Australia locale.
This little tome took me to the Bush of Australia, a place in which I’ve always been interested. In the past, it was hard to find a good story set in Down Under, and now we have it.
With Murderous Intent is a page turner with multi-level conflicts. We have the Australian Bush, a remote place where the aborigines made their home, honored their sacred sites. It’s easy to get lost out there, and die. The harsh environment is one of the conflicts. To survive in the Bush, you must be strong.
Caitlin is a newcomer to the Bush to teach and care for Jake Monterey's children. Her character evolves from one frightened and beaten, to a woman who would face the devil to save her loved ones.
Maggi Andersen sets the reader’s teeth on edge with a really nasty villain, one of those you rarely see during the story. Those are the best kind. He’s like a venomous snake that hides in the grass. Caitlin's fear is palpable; you can feel it through the pages. It keeps you reading.
With Murderous Intent is a good book to while away the time. Leaves the reader satisfied and pleased to have read it.
This little tome took me to the Bush of Australia, a place in which I’ve always been interested. In the past, it was hard to find a good story set in Down Under, and now we have it.
With Murderous Intent is a page turner with multi-level conflicts. We have the Australian Bush, a remote place where the aborigines made their home, honored their sacred sites. It’s easy to get lost out there, and die. The harsh environment is one of the conflicts. To survive in the Bush, you must be strong.
Caitlin is a newcomer to the Bush to teach and care for Jake Monterey's children. Her character evolves from one frightened and beaten, to a woman who would face the devil to save her loved ones.
Maggi Andersen sets the reader’s teeth on edge with a really nasty villain, one of those you rarely see during the story. Those are the best kind. He’s like a venomous snake that hides in the grass. Caitlin's fear is palpable; you can feel it through the pages. It keeps you reading.
With Murderous Intent is a good book to while away the time. Leaves the reader satisfied and pleased to have read it.
May 1, 2018
Well written, complete characters and interesting story. Caitlin escapes a malicious ex by taking a job in another country far away from Ireland. She goes to the outback in Australia. I loved the descriptions of this land and its people. I felt like I was there. I enjoyed the relationships and adventures. I thought the story concluded too fast but I enjoyed the whole book.
June 20, 2016
To escape from danger Caitlin, a school teacher, flees from Dublin to the Australia, where she is employed by the owner of a cattle station to look after, and teach his son and daughter. Although Caitlin is scared of deadly snakes on the remote property, slowly, she falls in love with a different way of life and the people, one in particular.
When danger follows her, Caitlin discovers unexpected courage.
I enjoyed this novel with its fascinating description of life in the outback.
When danger follows her, Caitlin discovers unexpected courage.
I enjoyed this novel with its fascinating description of life in the outback.
May 24, 2013
3.5/5.0
This is a lovely romance with suspense in a contemporary setting.
Read full review in the 2013 May issue of InD’tale Magazine.
This is a lovely romance with suspense in a contemporary setting.
Read full review in the 2013 May issue of InD’tale Magazine.
February 25, 2016
TAYLOR JONES SAYS: With Murderous Intent is suspense/thriller by Maggi Andersen. Much like her first book, Murder in Devon, the story is well-written and intense. The story revolves around Caitlin, who flees her home in Ireland to escape her stalker ex-boyfriend, Max. Caitlin runs to Australia and takes a job as a governess for two adorable children on a cattle station in the Outback.
Caitlin quickly falls in love with the two children, and sadly with her boss, the children’s widowed hunk of a father, Jake. Unfortunately, Jake is engaged to a woman, who not only doesn’t like his kids, she doesn’t like the Outback. And she certainly doesn’t like the competition that Caitlin represents. But just as Caitlin adjusts to all of the problems and obstacle her new life throws at her, Max shows up in Australia.
Andersen tells a chilling tale, one with enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you reading through dinner. And bedtime. Truth be told, I couldn’t put the book down once I started reading it. I’m giving With Murderous Intent 4.6 stars.
REGAN MURPHY SAYS: Finally a book about Australia. I love reading about Australia, yet there seem to be so few novels out there about it. Even ones written by Australian authors are about other countries besides Australia. A case in point, Maggi Andersen’s last book Murder in Devon was about England rather than Australia. So I was extremely pleased to get a chance to review With Murderous Intent.
Andersen’s descriptions of the Australian Outback are wonderful. Made me feel like I’ve been there. And her characterizations are equally impressive. I didn’t have a single moment when I shook my head and said, “Oh come on, he wouldn’t do that.” And for me that is rare. Even the plot was totally believable. It really kept me on my toes. I give the book 4.7 stars.
Caitlin quickly falls in love with the two children, and sadly with her boss, the children’s widowed hunk of a father, Jake. Unfortunately, Jake is engaged to a woman, who not only doesn’t like his kids, she doesn’t like the Outback. And she certainly doesn’t like the competition that Caitlin represents. But just as Caitlin adjusts to all of the problems and obstacle her new life throws at her, Max shows up in Australia.
Andersen tells a chilling tale, one with enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you reading through dinner. And bedtime. Truth be told, I couldn’t put the book down once I started reading it. I’m giving With Murderous Intent 4.6 stars.
REGAN MURPHY SAYS: Finally a book about Australia. I love reading about Australia, yet there seem to be so few novels out there about it. Even ones written by Australian authors are about other countries besides Australia. A case in point, Maggi Andersen’s last book Murder in Devon was about England rather than Australia. So I was extremely pleased to get a chance to review With Murderous Intent.
Andersen’s descriptions of the Australian Outback are wonderful. Made me feel like I’ve been there. And her characterizations are equally impressive. I didn’t have a single moment when I shook my head and said, “Oh come on, he wouldn’t do that.” And for me that is rare. Even the plot was totally believable. It really kept me on my toes. I give the book 4.7 stars.
May 5, 2013
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While, perhaps not romantic suspense in the current sense of the word, With Murderous Intent is a softer, sweeter version of the genre.
Caitlin leaves her home and country in an attempt to stay safe from a crazy ex-boyfriend, but she trades that danger for others. Much of this book reads like an Australian tour guide. We learn about flora, fauna and how to stay safe in the bush. It’s important to the tale, and quite interesting, especially to someone like me who’s never been.
Caitlin isn’t stupid, thankfully. And while she’s attracted to her new boss, Jake, she also recognizes that he’s nearly engaged. I do wish the author had made Jake’s girlfriend a bit more viable as a potential rival. It reminded me of “The Sound of Music”: the sweet nanny who adores the children versus the wealthy, gorgeous woman who can’t wait to put them in boarding school.
Still, the story has teeth and the plot was engaging enough to keep me reading. I think fewer words could have been used to tell the story and make things move along a bit more quickly. The end was heart-stopping, though, and the love story sweet.
If you don’t need non-stop action in your romantic suspense, and enjoy a touching romance, then this book might be for you.
While, perhaps not romantic suspense in the current sense of the word, With Murderous Intent is a softer, sweeter version of the genre.
Caitlin leaves her home and country in an attempt to stay safe from a crazy ex-boyfriend, but she trades that danger for others. Much of this book reads like an Australian tour guide. We learn about flora, fauna and how to stay safe in the bush. It’s important to the tale, and quite interesting, especially to someone like me who’s never been.
Caitlin isn’t stupid, thankfully. And while she’s attracted to her new boss, Jake, she also recognizes that he’s nearly engaged. I do wish the author had made Jake’s girlfriend a bit more viable as a potential rival. It reminded me of “The Sound of Music”: the sweet nanny who adores the children versus the wealthy, gorgeous woman who can’t wait to put them in boarding school.
Still, the story has teeth and the plot was engaging enough to keep me reading. I think fewer words could have been used to tell the story and make things move along a bit more quickly. The end was heart-stopping, though, and the love story sweet.
If you don’t need non-stop action in your romantic suspense, and enjoy a touching romance, then this book might be for you.
March 7, 2014
cute and light
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