When buried secrets surface, she’s caught in a criminal’s crosshairs. Aquarium employee Olivia Smith isn’t sure why someone wants her dead–but Marine Corps pilot Brady Johnson knows a secret that could explain it. Brady vowed he’d tell no one that Olivia’s husband had been on the run from his own mob family before he died, but he also promised he’d keep Olivia safe. With danger running deep, … danger running deep, they’ll have to work fast to stay alive.
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Brady Johnson, a pilot in the Marine Corps, is visiting the aquarium where Olivia Smith, the widow of his best friend, is a diver. Noticing she is in distress, Brady jumps in the tank to save her. After finding out that Olivia’s breathing equipment was tampered with and knowing her husband was leading a secret life, Brady insists on staying with Olivia until the danger is past.
Danger In The Deep, the third book in Karen Kirst’s romantic suspense series of Marine heroes stationed in North Carolina, is my favorite one so far. I loved the familiar settings, having been to an aquarium several times and vacationed in Cherokee on numerous occasions. I also loved the author’s portrayal of Brady and Olivia as a couple, especially their shared faith in Jesus.
I purchased a paperback copy of this book.
I began reading this book when I couldn’t sleep. Then I really couldn’t sleep, because I was enjoying it so much! The intensity and creativity within the book was fantastic. I love the idea of a setting in an aquarium. Very unique! The plot line was unique and includes the Marines! Definitely recommend this book. I received a copy of this book from the author. All views stated here are my own.
Amazing and unique mystery!
Karen Kirst has managed to write another spellbinding yet incredibly unique tale of suspense, forgiveness and happily ever after in Danger in the Deep. She begins by piquing your curiosity for the characters and their pasts. Next she lays out for you some interesting facts about life and work inside a typical aquarium. Throw in malfunctioning equipment, vicious attacks and too many possibilities for the role of bad guy and you have another page-turning read. Kirst clearly does her research on the topics she includes in her stories but also has the amazing gift of imagery – I can see the book like a movie in my head from her descriptions and enjoy her use of interesting yet believable situations the characters encounter. I plan to be a lifelong fan and look forward to reading this book again and again.
I received this book from the publisher for review and all thoughts and comments are my own.
I won this in a giveaway sponsored by the author on her Facebook page. A positive review was not requested or required, and all words are my own.
This is one of two Love Inspired Suspense novels I have, ironically both from giveaways. I’m not new to the “Suspense” lines. I used to subscribe to Harlequin’s Intrigue line, but due to finances, had to stop. However, if I were to start a subscription again, I think I’d choose Love Inspired Suspense.
Anyway …
“Danger in the Deep” is the third book in Karen Kirst’s “Military Heroes” series. Two characters from “Intensive Care Crisis” return in this book – Julian and Audrey, who play a significant role besides Olivia and Brady. Tori AND Cade from “Explosive Reunion” return at the end of the book.
The books are standalone reads/stories so you don’t have to read them in any particular order, or read the previous ones to know what is going on.
Aquarium employee Olivia Smith is being targeted, but she can’t understand why someone would want her dead. But, her late husband’s best friend – Marine Corps pilot Brady Johnson – knows a secret about Derek. And, that secret might explain who is targeting Olivia, and why.
It was something Brady had vowed never to tell anyone. Only he knew that “Derek” had been on the run from his mob family before his death. However, Brady did vow to keep Olivia safe no matter how he felt about her.
This was my first introduction to the author, and she didn’t disappoint at all. The action picks right up in chapter one and doesn’t let up until the end.
It was a captivating read – and despite reading another book at the same time (a rarity for me) – I was able to “dive” right back into this one.
The characters were written realistically – despite a Marine being involved, the case mostly stayed on the civilian side of the law. There were little technical terms used, which pertained to a situation with a civilian aircraft.
The relationship progression is natural but awkward given their own backgrounds; as well as the story line. I was invested in both Olivia and Brady. I truly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down. I definitely want to seek out the other novels in the series.
I enjoyed the fast, couldn’t slow down pace.
This is one of the Christian themed books, so there are faith references made by the characters. It is also a “clean” romance read.