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The Third Call (The O'Connells Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Lorhainne Eckhart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 229 ratings
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Romance and suspense collide in this pulse-pounding read!


NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart brings you an emotional O’Connell family novel that is both “Gut-wrenching & Riveting.”

A small town. A scared little girl. A man with a gun. A small cabin deep in the woods. This book was a wonderful story."
-Bev, Bookbub Reviewer

Bad-boy deputy Marcus O’Connell dreads what cops know as the third call.


When Marcus takes the call the first time, he thinks it’s a prank.

The second time, he knows there’s a problem.

The third time the call comes in and is patched through to him, he knows it’s something he can’t ignore.

The only thing is, the girl is terrified and keeps hanging up, and Marcus knows someone is in the house with her. Can they save a girl from a desperate situation? “Grab your copy now by clicking the BUY now with 1-Click button at the top of this page!”
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  1. Book 2 of 19
    The O'Connells
  2. Print length
    174 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    Feb. 29 2020
  6. File size
    1496 KB
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THE O'CONNELLS

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"This book masterfully interweaves several hot button topics and evokes feelings of anger, sympathy and even shock. A scared little girl and her calls for help are the catalyst to a situation that quickly spirals out of control and ends in tragedy." Rebmay


"Deputy Marcus O'Connell has a sixth sense when it comes to crime, honed by a troubled childhood. So when a young girl calls, asking for help, he finds himself in a hostage situation of sorts with a disillusioned ex- military and a homeless single mother." Honest Bookworm


"Marcus's story is a powerful read that may make you rail at the injustice that often occurs when those who deserve our protection the most are the ones who fall through the cracks and are failed by our system." Catlou


"A small town. A scared little girl. A man with a gun. A small cabin deep in the woods. This book was a wonderful story." Bev


About the Author

New York Times & USA Today bestseller Lorhainne Eckhart is best known for her writing Raw Relatable Real Romances, where "Morals and family are running themes. Danger, romance, and a drive to do what is right will see you glued to the page." As one fan calls her, she is the "Queen of the family saga." (aherman) writing "the ups and downs of what goes on within a family but also with some suspense, angst and of course a bit of romance thrown in for good measure." Follow Lorhainne on Bookbub to receive alerts on New Releases and Sales and join her mailing list at LorhainneEckhart.com for her Monday Blog, books news, giveaways and FREE reads. With over 120 books, audiobooks, and multiple series published and available at all retailers now translated into six languages. She is a multiple recipient of the Readers' Favorite Award for Suspense and Romance, and lives in the Pacific Northwest on an island, is the mother of three, her oldest has autism and she is an advocate for never giving up on your dreams.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084BYCD6X
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1496 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 229 ratings

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"Lorhainne Eckhart is one of my go to authors when I want a guaranteed good book. So many twists and turns, but also so much love and such a strong sense of family." (Lora W., Reviewer)

New York Times & USA Today bestseller Lorhainne Eckhart writes Raw Relatable Real Romance is best known for writing big family romances series, where “Morals and family are running themes. Danger, romance, and a drive to do what is right will see you glued to the page.” As one fan calls her, she is the “Queen of the family saga.” (aherman) writing “the ups and downs of what goes on within a family but also with some suspense, angst and of course a bit of romance thrown in for good measure.” Follow Lorhainne on Bookbub to receive alerts on New Releases and Sales and join her mailing list at LorhainneEckhart.com for her Monday Blog, books news, giveaways and FREE reads. With over 120 books, audiobooks, and multiple series published and available at all retailers now translated into six languages. She is a multiple recipient of the Readers’ Favorite Award for Suspense and Romance, and lives in the Pacific Northwest on an island, is the mother of three, her oldest has autism and she is an advocate for never giving up on your dreams.

"Lorhainne Eckhart has this uncanny way of just hitting the spot every time with her books.” (Caroline L., Reviewer)

The O’Connells: The O’Connells of Livingston, Montana are not your typical family. A riveting collection of stories surrounding the ups and downs of what goes on within a family but also with some suspense, angst and of course a bit of romance thrown in for good measure “I thought I loved the Friessens, but I absolutely adore the O’Connell’s. Each and every book has totally different genres of stories but the one thing in common is how she is able to wrap it around the family which is the heart of each story.” (C. Logue)

The Friessens: An emotional big family romance series, the Friessen family siblings find their relationships tested, lay their hearts on the line, and discover lasting love! “Lorhainne Eckhart is one of my go to authors when I want a guaranteed good book. So many twists and turns, but also so much love and such a strong sense of family.” (Lora W., Reviewer)

The Parker Sisters: The Parker Sisters are a close-knit family, and like any other family they have their ups and downs. “Eckhart has crafted another intense family drama…The character development is outstanding, and the emotional investment is high…" (Aherman, Reviewer)

The McCabe Brothers: Join the five McCabe siblings on their journeys to the dark and dangerous side of love! An intense, exhilarating collection of romantic thrillers you won’t want to miss. — “Eckhart has a new series that is definitely worth the read. The queen of the family saga started this series with a spin-off of her wildly successful Friessen series.” From a Readers’ Favorite award—winning author and “queen of the family saga” (Aherman)

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Rebmay
5.0 out of 5 stars Gut-wrenching and riveting
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2020
This book masterfully interweaves several hot button topics from modern life (the health care system, mental health, and homelessness to name a few). It evokes feelings of anger, sympathy and even shock. A scared little girl and her calls for help are the catalyst to a situation that quickly spirals out of control and ends in tragedy. Marcus O’Connell is the deputy Sheriff who responds to 6 year old Eva’s calls for help. He is desperate to find her after hearing she is frightened by the man with a gun. Locating her was not a simple matter, but neither is the situation surrounding her. A question leads to a confrontation that quickly deteriorates into something much more serious and deadly. The aftermath leaves Marcus shaken, angry and feeling guilty, but it also forces his colleague, Charlotte, to make a life changing decision. Through it all, the O’Connell family rallies around to offer unwavering support and love.

I love the Friessen family stories, but I think the O’Connell family stories will be right along side of them in my heart and on my “ to keep and read again” list. I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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Winnie Robinson
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad read.
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2022
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Another reviewer said this was an ok story that lacked depth and I think I'd have to agree. It was gut wrenching in the issues it brought up. How peoples lives spiral out of their control and lead to something bad. How the law sometimes makes things worse instead of better. But in terms of the relationship between Marcus and Charlotte, there just wasn't much to it. But the first book in this series was the same, so maybe that is just this author's writing style - not big on character development. This read more like a novella.
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amboo
5.0 out of 5 stars Grabbed my heart
Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2020
Well what can I say - another great read from Lorhainne Eckhart, you never disappoint. Loved the 1st book in this series & loved the 2nd, looking forward to the next book.
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vernemo
5.0 out of 5 stars Super good!
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2021
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Wow! This story felt like there were just a couple of chapters. I was so engrossed in this very good story that the time just slipped by and I realized the story was finished. I wished it would have continued for a few more chapters to find out what happens with Eva and Reine. I highly recommend this author and this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Kindness & Compassion
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
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I loved the story line but it moved kind of slow for me. Loved the main characters and what they did for the secondary ones. Good read.
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ynolen7
4.0 out of 5 stars An OK story that lacked depth
Reviewed in Australia on July 19, 2021
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I enjoyed the overall story but found the specifics (suspense, romance, Eva's change of carer) all seemed to be glossed over and rushed. I've read and enjoyed quite a few books by Lorhainne Eckhart and would have given more stars if this story had as much punch as her other writings.
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Linda Helms
5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of your seat!! Recommend highly!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2020
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This one kept you on the edge of your seat! Loved Marcus, he’s got a heart of gold. Charlotte and Marcus, wonderful! Eva, was another matter. You just wanted to pick her up and run away with her. This was a story that sucked you in and wouldn’t let go. I really enjoy Marcus’s family, glad for visit. Thank you for the getaway. I recommend this series, you won’t be sorry!
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jml
3.0 out of 5 stars A short glimpse of one member of the O’Connells
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020
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Inside perspective of a sheriff’s deputy on the job. Emotional description of a good man of character trying to right an impossible situation playing out with the deputy in the center. Not much character development and just a surface coverage of one member of the O’Connell family. The plot appears to have an interesting foundation but this interim segment does not merit a separate book to wring more money from a reader.
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jan
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast enjoyable read.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021
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I enjoyed the entire story and couldn't put it down. I was shocked when it ended. My only critque is that it was too short. I wanted more.
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