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Deadly Shallows is the third book in the Coastal Guardians series. An attack on a Coast Guard base leaves Noah Rowley’s CGIS Team scrambling for answers. But when the investigation is barely underway, Brooke Kesler’s disappearance is almost more than Noah can take. Getting Brooke back, keeping her safe, and trying to unravel the mystery of who carried out these attacks and why turns up one dead end after another. When a lead finally points to another imminent deadly attack, will Noah’s team get there in time to stop those responsible?

Deadly Shallows is full of action from beginning to end. I found it exciting and always wanted to keep reading to find out what would happen next. There are a few romantic story lines going on in this book. The chemistry between the characters is strong. There are also strong spiritual elements woven into the story, and although this book does have plenty of romance, the author keeps it clean. The book can be read as a stand-alone novel. I have not yet read the first two books in this series, and I was able to understand and enjoy this book. However, I believe I would have had a better understanding of the characters and their dynamics if I had read the first two books prior to reading this book, so that would be my recommendation. But I did thoroughly enjoy reading Deadly Shallows.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. ( )

What a great roller coaster this was! It was engaging, suspenseful, and harrowing. I really liked it!

This is an amazing book. It kept my interest from the very first word until the last. So much kept happening that you don’t want to put it down, this is a real page turner. There were two romances going on, the main characters Noah and Brooke and minor characters Caleb and Austin. Along with the romance there is suspense as they try to find who was behind the mass shooting and the contaminated water. I really enjoyed this book.

I was given this advanced copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily. ( )

It was fun and interesting to read a book set in the area I was born and raised in - Wilmington, North Carolina. It's a historic Atlantic coast city sandwiched between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. There is a lot of water in the area. Historically, the city is pre-American Revolution and played a key role in the Civil War. During World War II it was riddled with military importance. I say this to give an idea why this story about the Coast Guard contingency in the Wilmington/Coastal area is credible in possibility.

The story begins explosively with an attack at a graduation ceremony that leave multiple deaths - both civilian and military. The characters leap into action investigating and piecing together the bits of information that soon leads to the conclusion that this is more than a deranged individual out to reap deadly horror.

Packed with more than one story line that seem to be separate but in the end the maze leads to centrality. The team of investigators work individually and with cohesive teamwork to determine the who and why and where this deadly criminal activity is headed. The book is a good, clean read with strong moral compass guiding the individuals. There are strong romantic vibes throughout the book with sweet conclusions.

I found the story intriguing and fun to envision locales familiar to me.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. ( )