Riptide

by Elizabeth Goddard

Treasure Hunt

Two surprises await high-stakes repo man Jake Jacobson on his latest job. First, old flame Kelsey Chambers. Second, gunfire! Seizing the luxury yacht should have been easy, but he hadn't planned on Kelsey's appearance. Or that smugglers would hijack the vessel to find an antique map hidden on board. The map is Jake and Kelsey's only leverage…but it carries a price. Without it, they're as good as dead. With it, they're the target of a relentless hunt. Their failed relationship has Kelsey afraid to rely on Jake again. Can she count on him with their lives on the line?

Genres: Love Inspired, Romance, Christian, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Love Inspired Suspense

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Elizabeth Goddard is the PW, ECPA, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of over sixty novels, including the Missing in Alaska and Rocky Mountain Courage series. Her books have sold more than 1.5 million copies. She is a Christy Award, Carol Award and Reader's Choice Award winner and a Daphne du Maurier Award and HOLT Medallion finalist. When she's not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry. For more information about her books, visit her website.



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Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this easy-read of a suspense story. I read the whole thing in a few hours while Kelsey and Jake survive unimaginable things only to face worse ones, again and again. I think if it had been a regular-length novel it could have reached five stars pretty easily, but there were a few parts where I could have done with more description and where it seemed like the action just moved too fast (like the days in the woods, where the action went hop-skip and the events barely had time to be told) and the ending was rushed (hey, I need more payoff than that!). Otherwise I really loved this little story and I especially liked how Goddard wove the 23rd Psalm throughout Kelsey’s narrative.

[JaneReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first time I have read a book by Elizabeth Goddard and I loved it. I can't wait to read more by her. This particular book held my interest each step of the way and I had a hard time putting it down. I love how the two main characters were forced to put their past history aside and work together for survival, but also during the tough situations they also were able to work on their past history and in the end able to put it behind. I was happy with the way the book ended.

[Michelle Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riptide by Elizabeth Goddard from Love Inspired Suspense
Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Kelsey and Jake find themselves caught in the crosshairs of gunmen. Kelsey was working on a luxury yacht that Jake was trying to repo when things go horribly wrong. They are caught in the middle of a smuggling ring. Jake and Kelsey have a past relationship that ended badly because she could not trust. As they are now on the run, having been kidnapped and were able to escaped will she trust Jake when it counts the most. Can they get away and find a way to overcome the trust issues or will they be killed for an old map. Mix in a war veteran medic with a surprise ending and you have an action packed book. Riptide is full of heart pounding action sure to keep you at the edge of your seat. The author Elizabeth Goodard did a great job mixing faith and suspense in a realist way. I give this book 5 stars and highly recommend this great book.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever been at the wrong place at the wrong time??? That’s the start of this adventure for Jake & Kelsey when the shooting begins!!!
Great inspiration read mixed with intrigue & suspense taking place on the sea and in the wilderness. There is a real mystery mixed with romance between the main characters.
The author keeps you on the edge while trying to figure out who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. Action packed from beginning to end.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another GREAT Love Inspired Suspense novel. Elizabeth Goddard keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can read. The story and characters grab you right from the first page and keep you running right along with the plot. Of course, this story could never happen in real life (I hope) but it is fiction after all and anything can happen within the pages of an excellently written book with as many twist and turns as you could ever imagine.

[Judine Brey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the concept of Jake, once again, finding a kidnapped woman on the luxury vehicle he was repossessing. The fact that it happened to be Kelsey, the woman who broke his heart, felt a bit too convenient. That said, their doubts and uncertainty about each other made the book's plot twists have good intensity.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars!
I haven't read many books where the characters essentially got to fall back in love. I really enjoyed this one! The way it was written was great, the characters were great, and the story was just so fun to read!

[Linda Reville · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story starts off with a bang, and the action doesn’t stop until the end of the book. Elizabeth Goddard does a good job of mixing faith in with suspense and romance. The action is real and the mystery is just that – a true mystery. Jake is a “repo” man who has found the boat he has contracted to return to the financing company. Along the way, he runs into an old flame of his, Kelsey. Because of her past history, Kelsey has trust issues, but finds herself in a situation where she needs to trust Jake with her life. The story kept me guessing until the very end of the book about who were the good guys and who were the bad guys. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and recommend it vey highly! I was given a copy of this book free of charge and these opinions are mine alone.

[Karlly · Rating 2 out of 5]

You know when you can pick up a book and be captivated right from the first page and the background, scenery and dialogue in the book just draws you right in and make you feel like you are right there in the action? Well this book isn't one of those. The book started off with a bang! Then the two main characters realized they had a history and second guessed each other for the rest of the book (through life and death situations!) nearly until the ending. Their thinking and conversations were stilted and disjointed. The plot seemed to jump around. I had a difficult time even finishing this book. I love suspense and buy all of Love Inspired's Suspense line but this one was one of the rare duds in my opinion. Glad I got this one at my local library and didn't waste money on it.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story has a great mix of romance and suspense with faith interwoven. I really enjoyed the 'real' aspect of this book. You begin in the middle of the action, with Kelsey being shot at on the boat, and she finds Jake in the wheelhouse repossessing it. This begins an action packed adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat while also remaining realistic. Jake is a great character, struggling with what is going on while also trying to save Kelsey. I truly enjoyed this book, and loved the interplay between the characters their faith, and many people running around with weapons!

[Charline Bonham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jake never expected to find his ex-girlfriend on the boat he was sent to reposes. Bullets are flying before he can get the boat into open waters. Kelsey is not happen to see Jake or dodging bullets.
Jake is repeatedly hit or they try to drown him. Kelsey is scared and hurting. Neither know who to trust including each other. Can they learn to trust each other?

[Barbara Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Riptide" was a fabulous book. It was suspenseful, intriguing, and intense. Kept you turning the pages. I definitely recommend this book. This is the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be my last.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Inspired Suspense.....Jake (from Treacherous Skies) and Kelsey. On a boat off the coast of Washington State.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a slow start, the book picked up the pace and was really good!

[Harlequin Books]

Rated 4 Stars by RT Book Reviews

[Harlequin Books]

"Goddard's action rocks along just like a boat on waves. Vivid metaphors help the reader realize that one can never drift too far away from God to be saved." RT Book Reviews, rated 4 stars

[Katrina · Rating 2 out of 5]

it wasn't like the greatest book ever written but as far as these harlequins go, it wasn't bad :)

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good story. Twists and turns to keep you from guessing what was really going on from page one till the end. Great characters who played their roles well.

[Willow P · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was okay.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't really like the whole trust issue they had with each other.

[Jeanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read, very good writing, characters, mystery and Christian themes. Highly recommend!

[Wilani Wahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great suspense and Intrigue. Loved the characters. The best loved of all was the inspirational thread running all through the book.

[Carrie Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non-stop action, riveting suspense, and sweet romance all combine to make Riptide a can't-miss read!

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.85

[Kim]

I enjoyed this book very much.