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Deep Rising
In his nine-year stint with the CIA, Jared Caldwell thought he'd seen it all. But when his latest mission instructs him to apprehend a beautiful scientist who's allegedly linked to a devastating new form of warfare, he isn't prepared for the prospect of battling man-made tsunamis—or the misplaced feelings he harbors for his number one suspect.
The irony of being accused of crimes that her research was intended to prevent isn't lost on Svetlana Orskya. She also didn't expect her wish for a strong, sexy man to sweep in and change her life to come true. But time is running out and Jared and Lana must work together to protect the mainland. An as the heat between them rises, they will risk losing more than just their hearts...
The irony of being accused of crimes that her research was intended to prevent isn't lost on Svetlana Orskya. She also didn't expect her wish for a strong, sexy man to sweep in and change her life to come true. But time is running out and Jared and Lana must work together to protect the mainland. An as the heat between them rises, they will risk losing more than just their hearts...
400 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2013
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N.R. Rhodes
1 book218 followersN.R. Rhodes is a romance author who likes to mix science with her suspense. She loves to read and travel.
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September 5, 2013
Deep Rising is seriously intense! You can't sit and read through it in a couple of hours. It took me a week to read. I couldn't read it when I was tired because I had to pay heavy attention to the details so I wouldn't miss out on anything. It is filled with suspense, action, a mystery that you can't solve right off the bat, romance and lots of information on the earth.
Lana is a volcanologist. So be prepared to learn a lot about our world. I love to learn new things so that was interesting and terrifying at the same time. Because the author made it seem so plausible that someone could create a man made tsunami. Anyway, Lana, our heroine, is proud of her work and shared her thesis with her family which included her deranged brother, Sergei.
Jared is a good man. A real hero and is stuck in a world of moles and people who betray their country and terrorists who want to kill. He fights for freedom. His only regret is that he couldn’t go to his own sister’s funeral because he was on a mission. Now, he only wants to retire and go home and help his mom raise his sister’s children. What a man!!
The only thing is he happens to be at a spot where the CIA needs him and he has to do this one more mission before he can retire. That mission has him training his gun on Lana Orskya.
Lana is a good person. If only Jared would believe her. Her papers show how it is possible that things could go really bad for the world and someone knows her work and uses it for evil. She is of course, suspect number one. It is her work after all. But she never intended for her work to be used for ill will. But the terrorists know her work intimately well! So even though Jared is instantly attracted to her and wants to believe her there is too much evidence that says she is responsible for the tsunami that just killed too many innocent people.
Sparks fly and eventually she proves her innocence. Jared and her work together, in more ways than one (cough cough); to fix the mess the world has no idea is happening all around them.
There is a lead in at the end at the next person- SEAL Master Chief Tyler Houston’s story.
If you like trust issues, betrayal, family loss, gunshots, multiple hospital visits, action adventure, hiking, volcano learning, deep sea scuba diving, things that go boom, a little romance ,military men and a mystery that isn’t solved in the first book than you will love Deep Rising
Lana is a volcanologist. So be prepared to learn a lot about our world. I love to learn new things so that was interesting and terrifying at the same time. Because the author made it seem so plausible that someone could create a man made tsunami. Anyway, Lana, our heroine, is proud of her work and shared her thesis with her family which included her deranged brother, Sergei.
Jared is a good man. A real hero and is stuck in a world of moles and people who betray their country and terrorists who want to kill. He fights for freedom. His only regret is that he couldn’t go to his own sister’s funeral because he was on a mission. Now, he only wants to retire and go home and help his mom raise his sister’s children. What a man!!
The only thing is he happens to be at a spot where the CIA needs him and he has to do this one more mission before he can retire. That mission has him training his gun on Lana Orskya.
Lana is a good person. If only Jared would believe her. Her papers show how it is possible that things could go really bad for the world and someone knows her work and uses it for evil. She is of course, suspect number one. It is her work after all. But she never intended for her work to be used for ill will. But the terrorists know her work intimately well! So even though Jared is instantly attracted to her and wants to believe her there is too much evidence that says she is responsible for the tsunami that just killed too many innocent people.
Sparks fly and eventually she proves her innocence. Jared and her work together, in more ways than one (cough cough); to fix the mess the world has no idea is happening all around them.
There is a lead in at the end at the next person- SEAL Master Chief Tyler Houston’s story.
If you like trust issues, betrayal, family loss, gunshots, multiple hospital visits, action adventure, hiking, volcano learning, deep sea scuba diving, things that go boom, a little romance ,military men and a mystery that isn’t solved in the first book than you will love Deep Rising
October 10, 2013
Double thumbs up to the author. The background story (of mega-tsunami and isostatic eq, etc) give insight of the destruction the villain would achieve. As for the characters, I absolutely love both hero, heroine even the supporting ones. For myself it takes a lot to love a suspense based romance but this is the best I read so far. From 1st chapter, the readers is taken to the devastation man-made destruction merge into natural disaster. The Hero is demolition CIA agent in task to bring the heroine, a kick-ass volcanologist expert where she is suspected to help terrorist. Of course she is innocent but the hero is conflicted with his desire with heroine against his job foremost. It takes a while and several tests for him to trust her (an agent always an agent) and he admit loving her. The story continues to crazy brother, sadistic terrorist and double-crossing agents, with intense and blissful moments before this couple free live their lives together. Overall, it is a journey not to be missed by readers. Absolutely recommended.
January 20, 2019
The author self-selects this book to be a romance and it definitely has a romantic component, but it really is an outstandingly well done spy thriller. The over-arching story is not finished in this volume, but the two main characters’ story is complete. I wish I could say that I look forward to more from this author, but it appears that after completing this single book she never did anything else. I would exhort her for more, but based upon the time lag so far, I doubt more is likely.
I have read many spy/thriller books, and heroes in other books seem to either be remorseless killers or angsty, guilt ridden, reluctant actors in their missions. Jared seems to land in some middle ground that recognizes killing is not a naturally good thing, but the bad actors he’s fighting against won’t hesitate to kill him and harm the world at large, so he’s forced to act violently and decisively to save innocents and innocence. Svetlana is believable as a good main female character, and she is a strong actor not some wilting TSTL damsel in distress. I found the pacing of the story engaging and taut, the crisis points believable and the ingress and egress of the characters throughout the various scenes to be realistic. My willing suspension of disbelief really wasn’t taxed much at all.
Overall this was one of the best books I have read in a while, and it’s unfortunate that the author seems to be MIA, because I would very much like to see more from her and more from this world of characters.
I have read many spy/thriller books, and heroes in other books seem to either be remorseless killers or angsty, guilt ridden, reluctant actors in their missions. Jared seems to land in some middle ground that recognizes killing is not a naturally good thing, but the bad actors he’s fighting against won’t hesitate to kill him and harm the world at large, so he’s forced to act violently and decisively to save innocents and innocence. Svetlana is believable as a good main female character, and she is a strong actor not some wilting TSTL damsel in distress. I found the pacing of the story engaging and taut, the crisis points believable and the ingress and egress of the characters throughout the various scenes to be realistic. My willing suspension of disbelief really wasn’t taxed much at all.
Overall this was one of the best books I have read in a while, and it’s unfortunate that the author seems to be MIA, because I would very much like to see more from her and more from this world of characters.
September 9, 2013
3.25 stars
Mother Nature can be a scary and powerful force. I can attest this myself, seeing my local community devastated by floods earlier this summer. And just look at what hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other forces of nature that can inflict tremendous damage on the world. When such things happen, it makes us all remember just how little control we, as humans, have over our environment.
Now imagine that somehow that power could be harnessed by those who want to cause terror and death around the globe? Scary, huh? Well that’s what this book deals with. The heroine, Svetlana, is a scientist who wrote her thesis on the power of tsunamis and the areas of the world that are vulnerable and could cause mass damage and casualties. Someone has taken her paper –which she wrote as a warning to show those in power, basically, that such vulnerabilities exist—and plans to use it for nefarious purposes. When the book opens we see the devastation that the “bad guys” can cause and we soon learn there is more where that came from.
Enter Jared, a CIA agent and former Special Forces member who just wants to retire so he can help his mother take care of his sister’s children. (His sister died several months before). Jared is tasked with finding Lana and determining whether she is on the evil plot, or just an innocent in all of it.
I’m sure you can imagine that sparks fly when these two meet. Not only is Lana appalled someone would use her research for evil, but she’s also super attracted Jared. And he’s attracted to her. But he has a job to do, so he needs to focus on saving the world, not making out with Lana. And soon, the two are on a plane to stop the baddies and save the world. And of course, if it all works out, fall in love.
This book was a really great mix of suspense, romance and action, and I found myself engaged in the plot (and with the characters) right up to the end. It’s not often that a romantic suspense book is actually written in a, well, suspenseful manner. Often they either drag in the middle, or resolve too quickly at the end, and I’m left unsatisfied. I am happy to say that this book does not leave me in such a state. The author did a great job writing a fast-paced and action packed adventure with a hot hero, a smart, sassy heroine who is no wimp, and a plot that seriously has me questioning ever going to an island again. (I was already more than a bit frightened by the power of the ocean. Now, yeah…I think I’ll stay on dry land!)
The writing was solid and I didn't find any editing errors that yanked me out of the story. In fact, I don’t think I noticed many –if any- at all. Usually I highlight them or something so I can prepare the review and looking back at the ARC, I don’t see anything. I am looking forward to reading more from this author, and definitely can't wait to read the second in this series.
*I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own*
Mother Nature can be a scary and powerful force. I can attest this myself, seeing my local community devastated by floods earlier this summer. And just look at what hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other forces of nature that can inflict tremendous damage on the world. When such things happen, it makes us all remember just how little control we, as humans, have over our environment.
Now imagine that somehow that power could be harnessed by those who want to cause terror and death around the globe? Scary, huh? Well that’s what this book deals with. The heroine, Svetlana, is a scientist who wrote her thesis on the power of tsunamis and the areas of the world that are vulnerable and could cause mass damage and casualties. Someone has taken her paper –which she wrote as a warning to show those in power, basically, that such vulnerabilities exist—and plans to use it for nefarious purposes. When the book opens we see the devastation that the “bad guys” can cause and we soon learn there is more where that came from.
Enter Jared, a CIA agent and former Special Forces member who just wants to retire so he can help his mother take care of his sister’s children. (His sister died several months before). Jared is tasked with finding Lana and determining whether she is on the evil plot, or just an innocent in all of it.
I’m sure you can imagine that sparks fly when these two meet. Not only is Lana appalled someone would use her research for evil, but she’s also super attracted Jared. And he’s attracted to her. But he has a job to do, so he needs to focus on saving the world, not making out with Lana. And soon, the two are on a plane to stop the baddies and save the world. And of course, if it all works out, fall in love.
This book was a really great mix of suspense, romance and action, and I found myself engaged in the plot (and with the characters) right up to the end. It’s not often that a romantic suspense book is actually written in a, well, suspenseful manner. Often they either drag in the middle, or resolve too quickly at the end, and I’m left unsatisfied. I am happy to say that this book does not leave me in such a state. The author did a great job writing a fast-paced and action packed adventure with a hot hero, a smart, sassy heroine who is no wimp, and a plot that seriously has me questioning ever going to an island again. (I was already more than a bit frightened by the power of the ocean. Now, yeah…I think I’ll stay on dry land!)
The writing was solid and I didn't find any editing errors that yanked me out of the story. In fact, I don’t think I noticed many –if any- at all. Usually I highlight them or something so I can prepare the review and looking back at the ARC, I don’t see anything. I am looking forward to reading more from this author, and definitely can't wait to read the second in this series.
*I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own*
September 14, 2013
Full review posted on my blog, Becky on Books.
Reading Deep Rising is like being on the world's longest roller coaster. Just when you think you've crested the last summit and will be able to breathe easy soon, the novel's main characters are thrust once again into heart-pounding peril and the ride begins all over.
For the most part, this was good. More on that in a few.
This is a densely written story. There's a lot going on here, and a whole lot of technical scientific explanation. It's not really something you can sit down and read in a single sitting, but instead a book that needs to be absorbed at a slower pace. At the same time, though, it's pretty much non-stop action.
Sounds like a contradiction, I know, but somehow it pulls both off.
For a first book, this novel is really something else. It definitely held my attention throughout, and I even felt like I was learning something while I read-with the added bonus of no pop quiz after! I was thrown a bit when we find out where the information leak is coming from-it's earlier in the book than I would have expected. I soon discovered, though, as soon as Lana and Jared solved one puzzle, a new challenge emerged. I felt as if I could hardly catch my breath at times-I can only imagine how the characters felt!
Two things kept me from giving this another star. One is how quick Jared and Lana's relationship moved. It felt a bit fast as compared to how slowly the parts of the mystery were put together. For the most part, it was believable, but Jared was a little quick with the "Honey" label for my taste. A second element is that at times it felt as if too much were thrown into the mix, too quickly. Neither issue significantly impacted my enjoyment of the novel, though.
On the whole, this book was a win. I liked Rhodes's style of writing a whole lot, and appreciated the scientific aspects of the story. Blended with the spy stuff-one of my weaknesses from way back-it all made for one heck of a thrilling yarn. I'm really looking forward to what will be next up in this series.
In a nutshell: a solid debut effort. Nonstop action and characters you can root for make reading this one time well spent. B+
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reading Deep Rising is like being on the world's longest roller coaster. Just when you think you've crested the last summit and will be able to breathe easy soon, the novel's main characters are thrust once again into heart-pounding peril and the ride begins all over.
For the most part, this was good. More on that in a few.
This is a densely written story. There's a lot going on here, and a whole lot of technical scientific explanation. It's not really something you can sit down and read in a single sitting, but instead a book that needs to be absorbed at a slower pace. At the same time, though, it's pretty much non-stop action.
Sounds like a contradiction, I know, but somehow it pulls both off.
For a first book, this novel is really something else. It definitely held my attention throughout, and I even felt like I was learning something while I read-with the added bonus of no pop quiz after! I was thrown a bit when we find out where the information leak is coming from-it's earlier in the book than I would have expected. I soon discovered, though, as soon as Lana and Jared solved one puzzle, a new challenge emerged. I felt as if I could hardly catch my breath at times-I can only imagine how the characters felt!
Two things kept me from giving this another star. One is how quick Jared and Lana's relationship moved. It felt a bit fast as compared to how slowly the parts of the mystery were put together. For the most part, it was believable, but Jared was a little quick with the "Honey" label for my taste. A second element is that at times it felt as if too much were thrown into the mix, too quickly. Neither issue significantly impacted my enjoyment of the novel, though.
On the whole, this book was a win. I liked Rhodes's style of writing a whole lot, and appreciated the scientific aspects of the story. Blended with the spy stuff-one of my weaknesses from way back-it all made for one heck of a thrilling yarn. I'm really looking forward to what will be next up in this series.
In a nutshell: a solid debut effort. Nonstop action and characters you can root for make reading this one time well spent. B+
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 11, 2013
Deep Rising is one of those books that is packed with suspense, action and romance and does them all well! At times it could be very intense and really enjoyed this novel.
Svetlana is a volcanologist who did a research paper that was intended to help people be more aware of what could happen with tsunamis if there was certain activity underwater. She only wanted to help bring awareness to how vulnerable the earth was, but now someone is using her paper to create tsunamis that are destroying villages,etc. She is now being accused of a crime she didn't commit and not only that but surprised to find out who it is that is using her information. Lana is a smart savvy woman.
Jared is a CIA agent who has recently suffered a lose and his one regret is that he couldn't be at his own sisters funeral because he was on assignment. He has told his boss that he thinks it's time he retires because he wants to take care of his sister's children. Jared gets roped into this one last assignment. Go and meet Svetlana and see if he thinks she is the one behind the tsunamis. Jared sounds like the ideal man!
Lana can't believe that anyone would want to accuse her of such a crime, but Jared pretty much barges into her life and does just that. She shouldn't find such a person as Jared attractive but she is still a woman and he is very attractive. Jared isn't sure at first if he believes her but he starts to believe her and finds it hard to resist his attraction to her. He sure hopes she is innocent because he would hate to be attracted to someone evil.
Soon they are both off on a plane to try and save the world. They can't help the attraction that they feel for each other and sparks fly as they try to catch the bad guy.
I really enjoyed each character and you really want to see these two people together. It is a fast paced book full of great action and suspense. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good suspenseful romance!
Svetlana is a volcanologist who did a research paper that was intended to help people be more aware of what could happen with tsunamis if there was certain activity underwater. She only wanted to help bring awareness to how vulnerable the earth was, but now someone is using her paper to create tsunamis that are destroying villages,etc. She is now being accused of a crime she didn't commit and not only that but surprised to find out who it is that is using her information. Lana is a smart savvy woman.
Jared is a CIA agent who has recently suffered a lose and his one regret is that he couldn't be at his own sisters funeral because he was on assignment. He has told his boss that he thinks it's time he retires because he wants to take care of his sister's children. Jared gets roped into this one last assignment. Go and meet Svetlana and see if he thinks she is the one behind the tsunamis. Jared sounds like the ideal man!
Lana can't believe that anyone would want to accuse her of such a crime, but Jared pretty much barges into her life and does just that. She shouldn't find such a person as Jared attractive but she is still a woman and he is very attractive. Jared isn't sure at first if he believes her but he starts to believe her and finds it hard to resist his attraction to her. He sure hopes she is innocent because he would hate to be attracted to someone evil.
Soon they are both off on a plane to try and save the world. They can't help the attraction that they feel for each other and sparks fly as they try to catch the bad guy.
I really enjoyed each character and you really want to see these two people together. It is a fast paced book full of great action and suspense. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good suspenseful romance!
August 19, 2013
Ok,so this is a awesome book.A received the book to do a review.
Jared it is a employee on CIA.His sister died about 5 monts ago and he dint`t go to the funeral because it was in a mission.he want to retire,to help her mother with the 5 kids of his sister.But something was heppend.In Italy,happened a earthquake who caused a tsunami,and kild a lot of people.The CIA send them to find out what heppend.What thet found it is the earthquake was caused by o bomb.Somebody want to kil people.This samples lead him to a beautiful woman,who has divorce,and try to found his way. She study the earthquake, volcanoes,the think that can cause major disasters on earth.Jared thinks that she works with the terrorists who caused the disaster in Italy.When he interrogates Svetlana,he notice her will and strength.They fall in love with each other and both of them help to stop the person who want disaster.It is a perfect book.How trust must be earned.The book has so many informations,about the thinks the humas.I love tha book.And I love the humor,and the lines between Jared and Svetlana.It makes me laugh.Everyone has to read this book.
Jared it is a employee on CIA.His sister died about 5 monts ago and he dint`t go to the funeral because it was in a mission.he want to retire,to help her mother with the 5 kids of his sister.But something was heppend.In Italy,happened a earthquake who caused a tsunami,and kild a lot of people.The CIA send them to find out what heppend.What thet found it is the earthquake was caused by o bomb.Somebody want to kil people.This samples lead him to a beautiful woman,who has divorce,and try to found his way. She study the earthquake, volcanoes,the think that can cause major disasters on earth.Jared thinks that she works with the terrorists who caused the disaster in Italy.When he interrogates Svetlana,he notice her will and strength.They fall in love with each other and both of them help to stop the person who want disaster.It is a perfect book.How trust must be earned.The book has so many informations,about the thinks the humas.I love tha book.And I love the humor,and the lines between Jared and Svetlana.It makes me laugh.Everyone has to read this book.
September 8, 2013
Somebody triggers a devastating tsunami and the race is on to try and figure out who would do such a thing. Lana becomes a suspect when it’s learned that her theories and a thesis may have been stolen, leaked and used as part of the devastation. She’s aghast that she’d even be considered a suspect and is responsible for such an atrocity. She wants to clear her name because she knows she’s innocent.
Jared is the CIA agent, sent to retrieve Intel from her, and even he, has some doubts about her so-called guilt, once he starts the process to find out whether or not she guilty. It had everything, suspense, thrills and you really wanted to find out who’d be behind such a horrific event. It hooked you from the beginning and you kept on going.
Jared and Lana made an interesting couple and you even rooted for them to get together and hope that she truly was innocent. Definitely, a great read and if there’s a series and it probably could lead into one, it’ll be a good one. Don’t miss it. You’ll enjoy it.
Jared is the CIA agent, sent to retrieve Intel from her, and even he, has some doubts about her so-called guilt, once he starts the process to find out whether or not she guilty. It had everything, suspense, thrills and you really wanted to find out who’d be behind such a horrific event. It hooked you from the beginning and you kept on going.
Jared and Lana made an interesting couple and you even rooted for them to get together and hope that she truly was innocent. Definitely, a great read and if there’s a series and it probably could lead into one, it’ll be a good one. Don’t miss it. You’ll enjoy it.
July 24, 2016
2.5 Stars
This book just wasn't for me. It was overly descriptive which really dragged down the story line to the point where I was skimming. Though if you are interested in the technicalities of fault lines, volcanoes, tsunamis, ect. you may want to pick this one up. The romance between characters was tepid. A little bit of smoke but no flame. And I question a good portion of the suspense. It had a lot of potential but just didn't delivery.
This book just wasn't for me. It was overly descriptive which really dragged down the story line to the point where I was skimming. Though if you are interested in the technicalities of fault lines, volcanoes, tsunamis, ect. you may want to pick this one up. The romance between characters was tepid. A little bit of smoke but no flame. And I question a good portion of the suspense. It had a lot of potential but just didn't delivery.
November 21, 2014
While I'm pretty skeptical of the possibility or plausibility of man-made mega-tsunamis, I must admit that the subject matter - a blend of conspiracy theory, geology and terrorism - in this book is fascinating and there're just too few stories like this (the amount of research Rhodes must have done is stunning) out there. Apart from some awkward phrasing or occasional strange speech/dialogue patterns, I do like Svetlana and to a lesser extent, Jared. Pity there aren't any sequels to this.
November 17, 2013
good reading
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