Relentless (Fallon Sisters Trilogy: Book #1) (3 page)

"RELENTLESS—I was so drawn in by O'Dwyer's book I couldn't put it down. I felt every emotion along with the characters—anger, sadness, love, happiness, and revenge. It's a MUST read.

"What an eye-opener to the reality and horror of horse slaughter and the ups and downs of horse rescue!"

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Krissi Roberts, Executive Director
Madaresgold Horse Rescue
State of Utah

"Once I started reading this book, I couldn't stop! P. J. O'Dwyer has brought a serious animal welfare issue into the spotlight while keeping readers on the edge of their seat wondering what will happen next. As a horse lover, the founder and director of an equine rescue, a mother and a woman, I connected with this book on many levels. Get the chores done, grab a cup of tea, and cuddle up on the couch with RELENTLESS, you won't regret it!"

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Gina Brown, Executive Director
Spring Hill Horse Rescue
State of Vermont

"Kudos for writing RELENTLESS—a story about America's horses and the reality of what happens to them when they go to slaughter. So many are sent there every day to die a horrible death. It is wonderful to see a book come out that touches on this issue."

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Brenna Wright, Board Member
Spring Hill Horse Rescue
State of Vermont

"I couldn't put it down! RELENTLESS was one of those books that kept me on the edge of my chair through the entire book. It is a realistic look into the plight of thousands of horses, the auctions, the kill buyers, and running a horse rescue woven into a suspenseful romance that will keep you turning the pages into the night and an ending that will shock you."

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Cindy Smith, President
Central Virginia Horse Rescue
State of Virginia

"A sexy cowboy, murder and mayhem, and the power of love make RELENTLESS a galloping good read. Bren Ryan's near-manic devotion to saving horses is no exaggeration. Neither are the cloak-and-dagger mysteries that seem to follow her everywhere she goes. This entertaining and believable story of the underbelly of horse rescue will keep you breathless right to the end."

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Jenny Edwards, Founder and Director
Hope for Horses
State of Washington

"RELENTLESS is a stirring and intriguing story that intertwines the important issues facing our horses. It made me laugh, cry, and left me hanging on the edge of my seat more times than I can count. It has everything a book should have and more: intrigue, love, deception, mystery, unexpected twists, and an underlying truth of the horrors faced by horses."

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Shelley Sawhook, President
American Horse Defense Fund
Washington, D. C.

"P. J. O'Dwyer has successfully disguised an educational message about horse slaughter as a brilliant romantic thriller!"

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Jeanne Beales, Founder
Horse Haven Hollow
State of West Virginia

"Part love story, part suspenseful thriller, set in the backdrop of the life of a woman dedicated to the rescue and welfare of horses, O'Dwyer has not only given us an entertaining story as well as insight into the plight of unwanted horses, but she has also created an American hero with her main character, Bren Ryan."

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Scott Bayerl, Co-Founder and Director
Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc.
State of Wisconsin

"RELENTLESS will captivate you from beginning to end. The absolute plight of horse rescue, splendidly infused with romance and mystery, will keep you in utter suspense. A truly amazing read!"

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Jenny Cramer, Director
Reaching Hands Ranch
State of Wyoming

"Fans of romantic suspense and horse lovers alike will be captivated by RELENTLESS. Sizzling with passion and taut with intrigue, this novel is a rollercoaster ride that propels the reader from a horse rescue farm in Clear Spring, Maryland, where a murder has occurred and danger continues to lurk, to a Mexican slaughterhouse and an encounter with a deadly drug cartel. Author P. J. O'Dwyer expertly captures the flavor of rural America as well as the ruthlessness of a Mexican border town, even as she exposes the cruel and predatory nature of the horse slaughter industry.

"Headstrong, fearless, beautiful—and widowed—Bren Ryan does not feel ready to accept the advances of a handsome, alluring stranger who has moved in next door. She has poured heart and soul into raising her two fatherless sons and into managing her horse rescue farm. But, in the midst of attempting to discover the truth behind her husband's sudden and mysterious death, she is plunged into a shadowy maze of events that give rise to real concerns about her own and her family's safety.

"RELENTLESS is a must-read for those looking for an edge-of-the-seat thrill ride that pulses with romance. The novel also provides an inside view of the dark world of kill buyers and trafficking horses for profit."

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Sinikka Crosland, Executive Director
Canadian Horse Defence Coalition

"Anyone working in the equine welfare field will tell you that their business is never concluded, that it's 24/7 and indeed—relentless. P. J. O'Dwyer's novel of the same name personifies the passion and dedication demanded of equine welfare workers in the character of Bren Ryan, a tough and true advocate for the horse who, like many of us, allows her work to close off other avenues of her life. Through Bren, we see the best and the worst of ourselves and our business while journeying into the heart of adventure and romance.

"The novel is a true page-turner and engages the reader with its honesty and realism; from family meals to the mean streets of Mexico, the book reflects and amplifies the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Bren Ryan and those around her are not so different from the rest of us who love and serve horses, have complicated relationships with families and friends, and strive to balance our lives to the best of our abilities—Bren just gets to have a few more adventures and a great romance with a hot cowboy.

"Put away the daily routine and pick up Bren and RELENTLESS—you deserve a little romance and adventure!"

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Marcy Emery, President
New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society
British Columbia, Canada

"P. J. O'Dwyer 'had me' in the first couple of pages. RELENTLESS depicts the horrid truth of the slaughterhouses of our time, bringing shocking awareness to those who have no concept of their existence.

"I was left mesmerized by Bren's audacity and incredible strength of will, cheering her on and holding my breath as she encounters and overcomes immeasurable challenges, knowing there is more 'real life' depicted within these pages than fiction.

"Thank you, P. J. O'Dwyer, for creating a 'face' for the courageous women and men working to create needed change."

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Marilyn Chapman, President
Earth Spirit Horse Rescue
New Brunswick, Canada

"It should have been written years ago... After the first few pages, I was hooked! RELENTLESS draws you in and keeps you guessing. O'Dwyer will totally blindside you with its surprising twists and turns until the very end. I felt as though I was there. Taking every step with Bren, cheering her on, and holding my breath. I couldn't put it down!"

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Judy McGrath, Founder
Maritime Horse Protection Society
Nova Scotia, Canada

"Thank you, P. J. O'Dwyer, for writing this book. You have truly captured the essence of those of us who have cried many times for those we couldn't save. Make my job obsolete. Read RELENTLESS—feel the pain, experience the joy, and eliminate horse slaughter."

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Raven W. Jackson, Farm Manager
Earth ARC Horse Rescue Unit
Nova Scotia, Canada

"RELENTLESS is spellbinding cover to cover. It has everything—horses, dogs, and a suspense filled story that keeps you wanting to get to the next page. I couldn't put it down."

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Rose Gergely, President
Refuge RR for Horses
Ontario, Canada

"A celebration of the human spirit and the tenacity of one woman to stand up, against all odds, to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Bren Ryan serves as testimony to the thousands of animal rescuers who dedicate their lives to creating a better world for our four-legged friends."

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Jana Hemphill, Director
Sadie's Place Horse Rescue
Prince Edward Island, Canada

"RELENTLESS—an enjoyable read that combines horse welfare, a little romance, and suspense that keeps you turning the pages until the very end."

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Bunnie Harasym, President and Founder
Paradise Stable Horse Rescue
Saskatchewan, Canada

"P. J. O'Dwyer's decision to give a percentage of her book sale profits to fund horse rescue is a very kind act. Without generosity like this some horses in need would go without. Thank you for your support and kindness."

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary
the UK's largest horse sanctuary

"This brilliant book brings us to the truth about horse slaughter. I cried quite spontaneously from a deep place within me that the writing touched. Allow yourself to be touched, too. Excellent."

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Jayne Boyles, Founder
Folleyfoot Horse and Pony Sanctuary
Staffordshire, United Kingdom

"Every horse sanctuary needs a Bren Ryan—a woman with a big heart who fights for what she believes in and will stop at nothing to ensure justice. RELENTLESS is a romantic thriller with a twist—not only in the plot, but in the way it bravely addresses controversial animal welfare issues that would otherwise remain unknown to those outside of the horse rescue world."

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Shelley Irving, MA Writing and Trustee
Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary
Liverpool, United Kingdom

"P. J. O'Dwyer skillfully weaves the reader into Bren Ryan's tempestuous life, her family, friends, and deadly, often surprising enemies, in a fast-moving must-read for all lovers of romantic adventure."

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Sue Paling
Sathya Sai Sanctuary
Castlebaldwin, County Sligo, Ireland

"RELENTLESS is a thrilling and often gut-wrenching rollercoaster ride that whisks readers into the dark side of the horse world. The sometimes racy read encompasses several genres—from equestrian novel to thriller, to mystery to romance—along the way venturing into territory rarely tackled in modern fiction. RELENTLESS is a true page-turner with many surprising twists. P. J. O'Dwyer keeps the reader guessing to the very end."

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Robin Marshall, Editor
Horsetalk.co.nz/Equestrian News and Information
New Zealand

"Loved it! Just the right balance of suspense to romance with the true reality of horse slaughter as it is today. I could relate well to Bren and her passionate mission of rescuing equines destined for an awful, undignified end. Loved Bren's strong and somewhat tempestuous personality, which is why I guess I could relate so well. The dark, handsome cowboy was a bonus and the deepening plot had a great twist that was totally unexpected. It was the first novel I have read in a while and once I started reading, it was hard to stop.

"Looking forward to seeing RELENTLESS on the shelves so other romantic horse lovers can also share the literary experience. Will definitely be recommending RELENTLESS to those wanting a great read! Great work!"

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Nicki Cherrington, President and Founder
Last Chance Equine
Rotorua, New Zealand

"RELENTLESS provides a realistic view of equine rescue and the slaughter industry in both America and Australia. The story was gripping, intriguing, and had me on the edge of my seat. It pulled at my heartstrings, especially knowing issues that the book was based around are real life issues—an excellent read for not only horse lovers but for anyone who enjoys a story filled with action, suspense, and mystery."

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Amanda Vella, President and Founder
Save a Horse Australia Horse Rescue and Sanctuary
Queensland, Australia

"RELENTLESS is an enthralling romantic thriller—one can't help but be swept along with Bren's passion, in particular the equine welfare issues close to our hearts.

"Woven expertly into the story, P. J. O'Dwyer conveys the shocking reality of the fallout from the very darkest side of the U.S. horse slaughter trade, with a moving narrative that expertly intertwines love, family, and one woman's unshakable belief injustice. A great read!"

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Jane DiGuiseppe
Quest Equine Welfare, Inc.
Victoria, Australia

In loving memory of my mother, Jean, who shared her love of books and opened up a world of unimaginable possibilities through just the turning of a page. Without you, I would never have had the vision to write.

And to my brother Andy, who taught me that anything is possible no matter the obstacles you face in life—you need only the desire to succeed.

I love you and miss you both.

I've always believed writers have a responsibility to educate as well as to entertain. It is a precious opportunity when a writer is able to write a story that is both relevant to our time and that can affect positive change through awareness.

That chance event became a reality with the novel
Relentless
. Its title is a tribute to those who struggle each day advocating for the protection and humane treatment of horses and other equines that suffer from abuse, neglect, overbreeding, and the deep pockets of special-interest groups, including the drug industry.