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"Complex characters
and a tense plot make this a thrilling tale of romantic suspense. Fans of the
other titles in the series will not be disappointed with this gripping
installment, and the intricate and eerie story line will entice readers who
enjoy books by Ted Dekker, Iris Johansen, and J.D. Robb." --Library Journal
and a tense plot make this a thrilling tale of romantic suspense. Fans of the
other titles in the series will not be disappointed with this gripping
installment, and the intricate and eerie story line will entice readers who
enjoy books by Ted Dekker, Iris Johansen, and J.D. Robb." --Library Journal
"Coble's latest Hope Beach novel offers enough mystery and romance to keep the storyline moving quickly. Overall, this book is entertaining and enjoyable with large amounts of action and intrigue."
Romantic Times
About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Colleen Coble has written several romantic suspense novels including Tidewater Inn, Rosemary Cottage, and the Mercy Falls, Lonestar, and Rock Harbor series. Visit her website at www.colleencoble.com Twitter: @colleencoble Facebook: colleencoblebooks
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Best-selling author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has over 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana. Visit her website at http://colleencoble.com.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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DebKrenzer
on July 1, 2014
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I received an e-galley free from Net Galley and Thomas Nelson in exchange for an honest review. I thank you both for the opportunity!!
This was my first book by Colleen Coble. I'm not a romance genre fan at all. However, I will read romantic suspense. That being said, I always thought she was more of a steamy romance writer. I was wrong.
I started reading this about 10:00 at night thinking I would read for a couple of hours and then sleep. I wasn't very far into it before I realized that wouldn't happen. The suspense started pretty early at an intense rate and pretty much held me there throughout most of the story.
The main story of a woman who receives a transplant heart from a woman who is murdered.
Yeah, I know, murdered so she's dead, how can that happen? Hey, it's fiction, if the author makes you feel like it could happen, then I am happy to go with the flow. Which is what the author strived for, to me it worked and I went along for the ride.
And, what a ride it was. There are several plots going on and the author twists them and turns them to make a great story that will definitely keep your pulse racing and your heart pounding. It's one that will definitely keep you up all night.
And, there's a love story without all the steamy details.
I highly recommend this book. I know I will definitely be reading more by Colleen Coble!!A
This was my first book by Colleen Coble. I'm not a romance genre fan at all. However, I will read romantic suspense. That being said, I always thought she was more of a steamy romance writer. I was wrong.
I started reading this about 10:00 at night thinking I would read for a couple of hours and then sleep. I wasn't very far into it before I realized that wouldn't happen. The suspense started pretty early at an intense rate and pretty much held me there throughout most of the story.
The main story of a woman who receives a transplant heart from a woman who is murdered.
Yeah, I know, murdered so she's dead, how can that happen? Hey, it's fiction, if the author makes you feel like it could happen, then I am happy to go with the flow. Which is what the author strived for, to me it worked and I went along for the ride.
And, what a ride it was. There are several plots going on and the author twists them and turns them to make a great story that will definitely keep your pulse racing and your heart pounding. It's one that will definitely keep you up all night.
And, there's a love story without all the steamy details.
I highly recommend this book. I know I will definitely be reading more by Colleen Coble!!A
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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on July 3, 2014
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The third book in the "Hope Beach" series is filled with twists and turns aplenty that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. I found the underlying premise of the novel to be wonderfully intriguing, where Elin is having nightmares that are not her own, but rather are from her heart donor. I can't even imagine what that would be like, to be on the verge of death until I received an organ from someone else, followed by subtle changes in my personality and memories of things that never happened to me! Such is the case with Elin. The trouble stalking Elin builds up page by page, but I will admit I was a bit disappointed by how Elin and Marc handle the escalating threats to her life. Although I can understand why it would be difficult for others to take Elin seriously as they cannot understand what she's going through, I did find myself wondering if it was realistic how Elin responded. After someone broke in and left threats of death, wouldn't she take further action like immediately install an alarm system or other such things? Nevertheless, I loved how Coble keeps us readers guessing about who the villains are, and the ending does bring surprises. Marc also proves to be a stand-up guy who shows what it means to be a steadfast father and friend.
I also enjoyed the character of Elin's mother, who adds a definite depth to the story, such as when she says "Contentment is found in your heart, Elin. It's not in a profession or in a relationship". How often do we try to find fulfillment in our jobs or in our earthly relationships, rather than in God? There were several such moments in the story that left me in deeper thought.
Although not my favourite book from Colleen Coble, "Seagrass Pier" offers up satisfying romance and intriguing suspense in an entertaining package. 3 out of 5 stars.
A review copy was received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way compensated for this review
I also enjoyed the character of Elin's mother, who adds a definite depth to the story, such as when she says "Contentment is found in your heart, Elin. It's not in a profession or in a relationship". How often do we try to find fulfillment in our jobs or in our earthly relationships, rather than in God? There were several such moments in the story that left me in deeper thought.
Although not my favourite book from Colleen Coble, "Seagrass Pier" offers up satisfying romance and intriguing suspense in an entertaining package. 3 out of 5 stars.
A review copy was received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way compensated for this review
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Author: Colleen Coble
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 978-1-59554-784-2
“I wish I could forget what I did. God took me to the woodshed over my betrayal, and I still suffer a thousand deaths from guilt. But all that doesn’t matter now. Laura deserves justice,” Elin admits in Colleen Coble’s novel, "Seagrass Pier."
Third of the Hope Beach series, this three hundred and twenty-eight page paperback targets those that like Christian suspense with romance. With no profanity, overtly sexual scenes, or extreme violence, the topics of sex outside of marriage and stalking may not be appropriate for immature readers. The ending includes a note from the author, nine discussion questions, acknowledgements, an excerpt to an upcoming book, biography, and advertisement for another novel.
In this tome set in the fictitious seashore town of Hope Island, Virginia, thirty-year old Elin Summerall has survived a recent heart transplant, but has residual “cell-memory” flashbacks of her donor, Laura Watson, being murdered on a cruise ship.
Trying to move on in life the last two years since her husband died, she buys a one hundred year old house on the remote island to live with her four year old daughter and mother with dementia. Finding a dusty 1907 diary owned by widowed Georgina Hurley, Elin cherishes learning about secrets hidden within the residence.
When Erin recalls more vivid details of Laura’s painful death, the police do not believe her feelings of being stalked. Only after several encounters with a home intruder, does off-duty FBI agent, Marc Everton, a one-time fling from her past, pays attention to her accusations.Read more ›
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 978-1-59554-784-2
“I wish I could forget what I did. God took me to the woodshed over my betrayal, and I still suffer a thousand deaths from guilt. But all that doesn’t matter now. Laura deserves justice,” Elin admits in Colleen Coble’s novel, "Seagrass Pier."
Third of the Hope Beach series, this three hundred and twenty-eight page paperback targets those that like Christian suspense with romance. With no profanity, overtly sexual scenes, or extreme violence, the topics of sex outside of marriage and stalking may not be appropriate for immature readers. The ending includes a note from the author, nine discussion questions, acknowledgements, an excerpt to an upcoming book, biography, and advertisement for another novel.
In this tome set in the fictitious seashore town of Hope Island, Virginia, thirty-year old Elin Summerall has survived a recent heart transplant, but has residual “cell-memory” flashbacks of her donor, Laura Watson, being murdered on a cruise ship.
Trying to move on in life the last two years since her husband died, she buys a one hundred year old house on the remote island to live with her four year old daughter and mother with dementia. Finding a dusty 1907 diary owned by widowed Georgina Hurley, Elin cherishes learning about secrets hidden within the residence.
When Erin recalls more vivid details of Laura’s painful death, the police do not believe her feelings of being stalked. Only after several encounters with a home intruder, does off-duty FBI agent, Marc Everton, a one-time fling from her past, pays attention to her accusations.Read more ›
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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LeKeisha
on July 1, 2014
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Elin Summerall is recovering from a heart transplant when she starts to get vivid details about her donor’s murder. The details comes to her in dreams, and it feels to Elin as if she is being murdered herself. But when she starts to voice these dreams to the police, the killer of her donor will not stop until she is silenced. In comes Agent Marc Everton, an off duty FBI agent and an old flame of Elin. One look at Elin’s daughter and Marc knows that he’s her father.
This book is the third in the Hope Beach Series, but I haven’t read the first two, and can be read as a stand-alone. The suspense is heart-stopping. There was really so much going on that I had to pace myself before I got overwhelmed. Is there a limit to how much detail there needs to be in a book that paints the picture for the reader? If not, there should be. Way too much for my liking, but I was determined to figure out who the killer was. There’s an abundance of characters in this story that I think weren’t truly needed. I think that the author could have gotten the point around without making the reader remember who each and every character was and the role they played. Overall, this is a good murder mystery to add to your shelf.
This book is the third in the Hope Beach Series, but I haven’t read the first two, and can be read as a stand-alone. The suspense is heart-stopping. There was really so much going on that I had to pace myself before I got overwhelmed. Is there a limit to how much detail there needs to be in a book that paints the picture for the reader? If not, there should be. Way too much for my liking, but I was determined to figure out who the killer was. There’s an abundance of characters in this story that I think weren’t truly needed. I think that the author could have gotten the point around without making the reader remember who each and every character was and the role they played. Overall, this is a good murder mystery to add to your shelf.
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