Caught in a Snare by Cassie M. Shiels: Book Review (ARC)

Details

• Genre: Mystery/suspense
• Series: Interconnected with Caught in the Middle by Cassie M. Shiels
• Length: 434 pages (EPUB)
• Publication Date: June 1, 2026

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My Rating

Book Description

“She escaped once. He won’t let her escape again. 

Annie Grey comes home hoping the worst is behind her, but peace feels out of reach in a town that watches, whispers, and never lets her forget. She tries to rebuild her life one careful step at a time, yet the fear she brought back from California still shadows her every move. Then a blue sedan appears in the bushes, strangers rifle through her mail, and a dead neighbor turns her unease into terror. With danger suddenly at her door, Annie calls the one man who knows exactly how deadly her past can be.

Sam is a charming grifter with a talent for survival, and the only person who has ever made Annie feel truly safe. He is also the man she can’t forget, no matter how hard she tries to move on. As enemies close in and revenge tightens around her family, Annie grapples with old panic, fierce longing, and a faith that feels tested at every turn. Running kept her alive once. This time, standing her ground may be the only way to save the people she loves.”

— from Amazon

My Review

A thrilling adventure that reminds me of the TV show Leverage!

The story had plenty of twists and turns as Annie and the crew tried to stay one step ahead of their enemies.

Jeremy and Sam were my favorites on the team (and had the coolest code names).

As much as I enjoyed Sam and Annie together, the rest of the crew (sans Jeremy) and Granny are kind of right. Annie’s world and Sam’s world don’t really mix. She only survived because of luck or assistance from the others. 

If Annie had a special skill or area of expertise (or even a little experience working under pressure), she might have fit in better. That was probably the point, but she did feel like a liability to the crew most of the time.

Also, the bad luck stuff did get a little annoying.

Overall, I’m interested in how Annie and Sam’s story will unfold. And, it seems things with the Beniccis aren’t quite over yet.

Favorite Moments

😎 tending Annie’s injuries 
💻 stargazing 
😎 trying to say goodbye
💻 Annie as the bait

Favorite Quotes

“‘Thanks for answering my call, Sam.’

‘I always will,’ he said before he hung up.“

Cassie M. Shiels

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