This is a fast-paced story that I liked, but I will say I had a hard time with the lack of compassion/empathy from the male characters (not just the main male character) towards Niki's regarding her assault, especially since they owned a personal protection/security agency. I liked Niki and her strength, but the speed that the two main characters fell in love was unrealistic.. I'm more intrigued by the story-line and will read more to find out where it go.

Cabin 1 Steele Shadow Security by Amanda McKinney

A prosecution lawyer is at a spa and on the journey home is run off the road and attacked. She manages to kill one of her attackers and flee into the woods running onto Steele Security land. Having set off their alarms she is found by Gage Steele and sparks fly!

Well it has been quite a time since I have read A romantic Suspense novel that starts so suddenly and drags you right in til the very last page! The twists and turns have you on the edge of your seat as you follow the race against time to find out who is trying to kill Niki before they actually do. Can’t wait for the next book in the Series!!!

This book was a great read. I was invested in the characters and the outcome of the story. I love a good romance and this hit the spot. Well written, great plot and believable characters. If the synopsis interests you then you won't regret picking this book up as it is so well written. I look forward to reading the next book in this three part series.

This is the first book on the Steele Shadow Security series. It leaves wanting more. The book ends with What?? moment and unanswered questions. I am going to be reading Cabin 2 to get the answers.
Amanda McKinney wrote a fast past romantic suspense that make you want to read more.
Blurb
Cocky, reckless, and die-hard playboy are just a few of the names Gage Steele has been called since he and his brothers left the Marines and moved back to the small, southern town of Berry Springs to take over their father’s personal security firm. On the one-year anniversary of his father’s death, Gage had only two things in mind—endless whiskey and endless women, but what he got was a battered, bruised spitfire stumbling through woods in the middle of the night.
Newly-appointed prosecutor and unapologetic workaholic, Niki Avery has spent her life working toward one goal—never to have to depend on anyone but herself… until the day she gets brutally attacked on the side of the road. Stripped of her Louis Vuitton and her dignity, the fiercely independent ADA must submit to being under the watchful eye of a former Marine, a loose cannon with a temper as scorching as his ruggedly handsome good looks.

As cracks begin to show in the Steele family, including newly discovered evidence that their father’s death was no accident, Gage wrestles with his growing feelings for his client, knowing not only that Niki is off-limits, but together, they were like gasoline and fire—an explosion he wanted nothing more than to ignite in the bedroom. But when a pair of bloody body parts show up at the compound, it becomes clear that Niki’s attacker hasn’t given up and Gage realizes he’ll do anything to keep her safe… even as his own family is spiraling out of control.

Cabin 1 is the first book in the 3-part Berry Springs spinoff series, STEELE SHADOWS SECURITY—Think of it as Berry Springs' darker, grittier, steamier, BAD BOY brother. Please note: You do not need to read the Berry Springs Series first.

Cabin 1 was my first time reading Ms McKinney and it's an enjoyable book that will appeal to many readers although it's not my particular cup of tea. The author quickly immerses the reader into the story so I was fully engaged from the first page. Using an alternating first person POV provides perspectives from both main characters: attorney Niki who is brutally attacked on the side of the road and Gage, a Steele brother and part-owner of Steele Shadows Security. Gage is dealing with the loss of his dad the year before. Niki's focus is on staying alive while Gage's is in deciding which random woman he'll take home from the dive bar.

To be honest and just my opinion fwiw, I struggled with the language that objectifies women early in the book. Gage and his brothers mostly redeem themselves in that regard as Cabin 1 progresses, but it was startling at the beginning. I'm all about the alpha protectiveness and brawn of former military men (seriously, I love it) but I've seen this written with a bit more balance. I did appreciate that Gage quickly jumped to the defense of the bartender who was groped, which made up a little for the reductive sexual thoughts he had about her 10-minutes prior. A few chapters later, he feels that he "has to test" Niki, though, which gave me the impression that he's all over the spectrum wrt respecting and trusting women. Also, at 230-pages Cabin 1 isn't a long book. While that limits the author's ability to draw out the main characters' journey to love, I don't think it's realistic for Niki to be physical with Gage just hours after being attacked. While it wasn't immediately clear exactly what happened to Niki on the side of the road, the author did clear that up later in the book which I liked.

In the plus category, I love a strong, take no crap woman and Niki is that in spades. The intimate moments are well-written. There's an investigation to be completed, a crime to be solved, an unexpected bad guy before the happy ending. I might be intrigued enough to read Cabin 2 because the brothers are growing on me, but I'm not there yet. Without spoiling anything, the last page of the book is what makes me want to read Cabin 2 rather than any attachment to Niki and Gage.

I thank HH Tisevich and NetGalley who gifted me with a copy of Cabin 1 in exchange for my honest review.

This was a great romantic suspense story. It grabbed me from the beginning, and didn’t let go. The heroine is very well written—smart, spunky, and sexy. The hero is appealing in the macho, alpha male, and not much else way. The suspense was well-written,and built nicely to a grand, if a bit rushed finish. Overall a great book, 4 stars because it felt like it could have a little more meat in it. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher. This is my freely given, honest review.

This was a good story with plenty of action. I liked the characters & would definitely like to read about the other Steele brothers.

The only let down for me is the insta love, just not believable that two people can truly fall in love within a couple of days

Action packed story with an insta-lust factor that turned too quickly to love for my taste. And I did like all the sexiness but it felt a bit rushed because of the trauma she had faced already. Guess that either makes her really strong emotionally or she's emotionless. And for a top notch security company their compound got breached too easily. Still an enjoyable story though.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for sending me a copy of this book to review.

Although a little problematic in places (a sexual assault victim wanting to immediately sleep with her knight in tortured armour the day after her assault - however, I am fully aware people deal with things in different ways so each to their own) I really enjoyed the story. I enjoyed the side story to do with the Steele brothers dad, Duke. And I did enjoy the romance between Gage and Niki. I also adore the brotherly love between Gage, Axel, Gunner and Phoenix.

I think Amanda's writing style is fantastic and my goodness does she know how to make sure you come back for more. That ending...

I'll definately be picking up the rest in this series. I need to know what happens next.

The first book in the Steele series was a great start! Gage and Avery were perfect for each other. They are both strong minded and attracted to each other. There is a secondary story that looks like it will be continued throughout the series.

Holy crap what a good book action from page 1! I seriously couldn't put it down!!! Such a page turner... I totally didn't expect it to end the way it did... Two strong willed people like Gage and Niki.. Sparks are bond to fly with these two...

I received an early release copy from #NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Damsel in distress meets major alpha male. I won't rehash the synopsis.

I liked this book as it has a good pace to it. The male characters are a bit larger than life, but I am still excited to read the rest of the series.

Gage and Niki have several hurdles to overcome. The first being her assault and stalker who's still out to kill her.

The chemistry between them is great, and they challenge each other to be better than they currently are. Lots of give and take in the relationship.

Very steamy scenes and good suspense throughout the book.

OMG! This book was an emotional roller coaster that ended on a cliff hanger and I cannot wait to read the next one. This is the story of Nikki and Gage. Nikki is an attorney who gets attacked and Gage finds her running in the woods on his property. Gage is one of the Steele brothers behind Steele Shadows Security. As the brothers and police try to solve Nikki's attack, the oldest brother and Gage are looking into the death of their father the previous year. This story will have your adrenaline pumping and you won't believe the end.

Thank you, Netgalley and HH Tisevich for allowing me to read a copy of this book. I am hereby leaving my freely given opinion and all observations are strictly my own.

I did not know the author yet and was curious about the book. I will not repeat the blurb here, because everyone can read it himself in the description.
The story immediately captivated me - even if I sometimes would have wished for a little more time (i.e. a slightly longer book) to develop the individual characters better. Some of the plot was just too unbelievable (I don't believe that after a robbery you waste even a single thought on eroticism - you need a "healing process" first). But all in all the story was captivating (even if unbelievable - but it's fiction...) and I'm already waiting for Cabin 2.

Okay, so this started off with a bang -- Niki is fighting for her life during a near sexual assault and having slit the throat of one of her attackers in her attempt to escape. McKinney writes this scene with so much detail and emotion, capturing the scene in such a way that I could vividly picture the action scene in my head. But then, things go downhill writing-wise. The first scene with Gage was... off-putting. I get it -- McKinney's introducing him as a ladies' man with a heart of stone and a deep grief he's drowning out with alcohol. Point taken. However, Gage comes across as so unlikable that, when he and Niki meet, it was difficult for me to see them as a viable couple, nor did I really want them to. And it also seemed unlikely that he would suddenly change from an alcoholic hell-bent on a different woman in his bed each night to falling in love with Niki in exactly one day. I do like that she challenges him, but there's so little interaction with her and his family and the plot is incredibly rushed, leaving it riddled with holes and readers may feel left wanting. That ending, though -- what a cliffhanger! That alone has me looking for the sequel.

Short book full of brothers who fight like they hate each other, assassination plots and a lot of drama. I thought I was going to love it, and it was below average.

A fast paced, action packed, slow burn romance that I could not put down and wished was longer! The characters are detailed and real, the plot was well worked with twists and turns I didn’t see coming. I can’t wait to see what happens next and with the other Steele brothers!

I was On the edge of my seat the whole time. I like the chemistry between Gage and Niki. The Steele’s and their marines are so cool! I enjoyed the suspense, the chemistry and the setting. The characters in this book have me very excited got book two. I will now be looking out for this author in the future! Great cover too 😉

Now this is a book with everything you thought you wouldn’t like but did anyway! Suspense, alpha males, kick a** female, and a little romance thrown in to make it all work! New author for me but she’s on the ‘have to read’ list.

The book is good and could have been even better if it not been for some illogical and unbelievable events. The female character is portrayed as the modern Lara Croft who survives rape, bullets, assaults and, moreover, kills one of the attackers. The male character is an alpha male who, after 24 hours, falls in love with the main character and decides that he will risk his life as well.
Some things are unclear, but I will not say that the book is wrong. Maybe I was expecting too much as far as I am concerned the book deserves 3 stars.
Thank you for this opportunity.