Perilous Tides + Giveaway

Three years after her mother’s suspicious death, forensic artist Jo Cattrel is in hiding, working at a storm-watching lodge along the Washington coast. When her father sends her a disturbing and cryptic message, Jo leaves the safety of the lodge to find him. But during the ferry crossing, Jo witnesses a murder–and becomes a target. 

More surprising to Jo than being in danger is the identity of the person who steps in to protect none other than her ex, former Green Beret Cole Mercer. Now a private investigator, Cole has been looking into her mother’s death. If he can just uncover the truth, maybe Jo can end her self-imposed captivity and the two of them can pick up the pieces and build a future together. 

As Cole and Jo search for answers, the past rushes in like a dangerous tide to sweep them away before the truth can be revealed. 

In this action-packed thriller, USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Goddard serves up a complex plot and the sizzling romance readers have come to expect.

My Review:

The kind of suspense that leaves a reader delightfully muddled and on the edge of her seat right through to the heart pounding conclusion. So many gasp out loud moments with Cole and Jo battling natural elements while evading relentless danger as they try to stay alive long enough to figure out what on earth is going on! And that opening scene! Wowzers! No turning back for me after reading that!

Love that Jo and Cole have a bit of a history. He’s back working on regaining her trust while trying to explain what went awry months ago. Made for some lovely romantic tension that served to amplify the overall edginess of the story that much more. Definitely an inhale in one gulp kind of read!

Also love the way the author worked in a significant faith thread without overwhelming the story or making it feel forced. There are some stunning inspirational tidbits that a reader can carry away with her. I appreciate that so much!

This is the second book in the author’s ‘Hidden Bay’ series and, though it reads perfectly fine as a standalone, I enjoyed having inside Hidden Bay knowledge and seeing more of Hawk and Remi’s (Book #1’s hero and heroine) happily ever after.

As with the first ‘Hidden Bay’ book, I listened to the audible edition, narrated by Chloe Peiffer who did an amazing job conveying the tension and desperation and emotional angst in this story. Would totally recommend the audio book to people who enjoy a good listen as much as they enjoy a good read.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice

Canada – available in print or ebook or audible (if available) — winner’s choice

International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Perilous Tides,  leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday August 3 2025