Between The Pages - Lost Beneath the Tide

Lost Beneath the Tide 

Zara West 

May 2024 

A marine biologist investigating a polluting fish farm finds love and murder on the shores of Nova Scotia. 

Cat Silva loves grilled salmon as much as the next person. But the quirky marine biologist doesn’t like how fish farming pollutes the ocean. So, leaving the big city and her overbearing momma behind, she heads off to Tide Harbor, Nova Scotia, to prove her point. 

Single dad, Alex Harris, is in line for the lucrative head manager position at Cowling Fish Farms. As sole support for his five-year-old daughter, Alex’s promotion can come none too soon. Determined to show his boss he can handle the job, Alex sets out to investigate reports of a scuba diver hanging around the fish pens, never expecting to find a pink-haired, irresistible woman. 

But when his boss orders him to derail Cat’s investigation and a killer unexpectedly attacks, Alex must choose between financial security or saving the woman he and his daughter have come to love. 

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Lost Beneath the Tide takes readers to the rugged beauty of Tide Harbor, where Cat and Alex are caught between duty, desire, and danger. Zara West crafts a vivid setting that feels as alive as the characters who inhabit it, especially Alex’s spirited young daughter, who adds warmth and charm to the story. Alex’s grief over his late wife is portrayed with real emotion. Cat, with her love of pink and outrageous T-shirts, is a quirky and sweet heroine you can’t help but root for. The immersive and suspenseful plot keeps the pages turning. However, given how Cat’s mother influenced her life, a moment of resolution was a missed opportunity for these characters. Also, Alex’s decision to lie about his boss’s actions was disappointing, especially considering it involved the woman he loves. These moments didn’t shadow the overall impact of the story, which was a satisfying read that leaves you wanting more from Tide Harbor. 

Rating 

4.5 Stars

Between The Pages - Memories of a Hunter’s Moon

Memories of a Hunter’s Moon 

M. Flagg 

June 2025 

"Shall I keep humanity safe or let seven deadly sires loose on the world?" Not a typical choice for an arrogant vampire. Draven is brutally bloodied and humiliated by a powerful sire in another realm. Barely escaping through the portal, he is trapped in the ethical dilemma of treason or compliance. For a century, he has existed in the morally gray, keeping certain secrets. He has just assisted two notorious mystical warriors, and decades ago, he abandoned Luna, his immortal love, sending her into seclusion. While he suffers and heals, Luna is brought to him, which deepens his dilemma. As Draven considers his options, this vampire must place his trust in those whose mission is to destroy him. Their complex plan to trap the sires may result in Draven's final death. Can he pull it off? The crucial decision is his alone. 

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Memories of a Hunter’s Moon by M. Flagg is book five in The Champion Chronicles and is a captivating continuation of a paranormal saga, rich with emotion, tension, and high-stakes drama. The story follows Draven, a vampire facing a dangerous plan that could lead to his final death. His reunion with Luna, the immortal love he once abandoned, adds a compelling layer to the narrative. Flagg’s storytelling is immersive, and her world-building is compelling. The cast of characters was well-developed and engaging. The plot pulls you in from start to finish. However, as a newcomer to the series, I found myself occasionally disconnected from key backstory elements and character relationships clearly built on events from previous books. I still thoroughly enjoyed the read and would recommend it to fans of paranormal fiction. 

Rating 

4.5 Stars

Between The Pages - A Celtic Yuletide Carol

A Celtic Yuletide Carol

Jennifer Ivy Walker 

November 2024 

Once a royal Breton knight, Sir Cardin is now infamously known as Basati, the Basque Wolf. Savage and sullen, he drowns his guilt in raucous taverns, accruing enormous debt and acquiring vengeful enemies. 

Ulla, widowed daughter of a Viking chieftain, is a skilled archer who lives as a recluse in a secluded woodland cottage. Rendered mute by trauma, she avoids humans, preferring the company of her wild wolf and falcon as she hunts in the Forest of Brocéliande. 

When his mother’s dying wish calls Basati home, he finally meets the son he abandoned at birth and Ulla, the enigmatic priestess who is teaching the boy to hunt. As the holidays approach, Basati finds himself smitten with the beguiling beauty as he bonds with his once forsaken child. But past enemies plot against him, and Basati is ensnared in darkness. Can music lure the savage wolf into the light of love? 

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This medieval historical romance was a charming holiday read. Told from multiple points of view, the author provided a well-plotted story with an interesting cast of characters. Cardin was a rogue on the outside but soft-hearted on the inside, and Ulla was a compelling heroine who without words spoke from her heart. Cardin’s son, Lukaz stole the story, as did Ulla’s wolf, Vill. The setting emersed the reader within the drama. Some dialogue was repetitive through different characters, stalling the read with duplicated information. Overall, this book was a heartwarming story about loss and healing, and family and friendship with unbreakable bonds. 

Rating 

4.5 Stars