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Sinclair Sisters Trilogy #3
Deep Blue
One of a kind.
Kat Martin's heroes are as rugged and tough as they come, but honor rules no matter how hot the temptation. . .
For reporter Hope Sinclair, writing about the recovery of a sunken Spanish treasure off Pleasure Island should be her big break. Yet Hope can't help feeling she's been hand-picked for this job for all the wrong reasons. Someone wants Hope out of New York--and off a story that could blow a corruption case wide open. But if they think sending her to paradise will shut her up, they've got another thing coming. . .
Treasure hunter and former Navy SEAL Conner Reese isn't happy to have Hope along for the ride. He doesn't need the publicity, nor does he want a gorgeous redhead driving his crew--and himself--to distraction. But there's something else. Conner can sense extreme danger, and danger is following Hope Sinclair very, very closely. . .
Praise for Kat Martin's Midnight Sun
"Terrific, adventurous fun." –RT Book Reviews
"An interesting setting, perfect pacing, compelling plot, fascinating detail, charming secondary characters, and a resourceful and likable pair of protagonists." --Booklist
"A terrific contemporary romance." --Booklist
Kat Martin's heroes are as rugged and tough as they come, but honor rules no matter how hot the temptation. . .
For reporter Hope Sinclair, writing about the recovery of a sunken Spanish treasure off Pleasure Island should be her big break. Yet Hope can't help feeling she's been hand-picked for this job for all the wrong reasons. Someone wants Hope out of New York--and off a story that could blow a corruption case wide open. But if they think sending her to paradise will shut her up, they've got another thing coming. . .
Treasure hunter and former Navy SEAL Conner Reese isn't happy to have Hope along for the ride. He doesn't need the publicity, nor does he want a gorgeous redhead driving his crew--and himself--to distraction. But there's something else. Conner can sense extreme danger, and danger is following Hope Sinclair very, very closely. . .
Praise for Kat Martin's Midnight Sun
"Terrific, adventurous fun." –RT Book Reviews
"An interesting setting, perfect pacing, compelling plot, fascinating detail, charming secondary characters, and a resourceful and likable pair of protagonists." --Booklist
"A terrific contemporary romance." --Booklist
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2005
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About the author
Kat Martin
188 books3,169 followersKathleen Kelly Martin (aka Kathy Lawrence, Kasey Mars)
Kathleen Kelly was born on 14 July 1947 in the Central Valley of California, USA. She obtained a degree in Anthropology and also studied History at the University of California in Santa Barbara. She was a real estate broker, when she met her future husband, Larry Jay Martin. A short time after the two became acquainted, Larry asked her to read an unpublished manuscript of an historical western he'd written. Kat fell in love with both the book and the author! Then, after doing some editing for him, she thought she'd try her own hand at writing. She moved on to become a full time writer.
Published since 1988, she signed her books with her married name, Kat Martin, but she also used two pseudonyms: Kathy Lawrence for a book in collaboration with her husband Larry Jay Martin, and Kasey Mars for her first contemporary romances. The New York Times bestselling writer, among her many awards, has won the prestigious RT Book Review Magazine Career Achievement Award. To date, Kat has over eleven million copies of her books in print. She has been published in seventeen foreign countries, including England, South Africa, Spain, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Bulgaria, China, and Korea.
Currently residing with her husband, a Western-writer and photographer, in Missoula, Montana, USA. But when they are not writing, they also enjoy skiing and traveling, particularly to Europe.
"I've always loved books. I was an avid reader, with any number of my own stories rolling around in my head. Writing them down seemed a logical step."
"I love anything old," Kat says. "I love to travel and especially like to visit the places where my books are set. My husband and I often stay in out-of-the-way inns and houses built in times past. It's fun and it gives a wonderful sense of a by-gone era."
Kathleen Kelly was born on 14 July 1947 in the Central Valley of California, USA. She obtained a degree in Anthropology and also studied History at the University of California in Santa Barbara. She was a real estate broker, when she met her future husband, Larry Jay Martin. A short time after the two became acquainted, Larry asked her to read an unpublished manuscript of an historical western he'd written. Kat fell in love with both the book and the author! Then, after doing some editing for him, she thought she'd try her own hand at writing. She moved on to become a full time writer.
Published since 1988, she signed her books with her married name, Kat Martin, but she also used two pseudonyms: Kathy Lawrence for a book in collaboration with her husband Larry Jay Martin, and Kasey Mars for her first contemporary romances. The New York Times bestselling writer, among her many awards, has won the prestigious RT Book Review Magazine Career Achievement Award. To date, Kat has over eleven million copies of her books in print. She has been published in seventeen foreign countries, including England, South Africa, Spain, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Bulgaria, China, and Korea.
Currently residing with her husband, a Western-writer and photographer, in Missoula, Montana, USA. But when they are not writing, they also enjoy skiing and traveling, particularly to Europe.
"I've always loved books. I was an avid reader, with any number of my own stories rolling around in my head. Writing them down seemed a logical step."
"I love anything old," Kat says. "I love to travel and especially like to visit the places where my books are set. My husband and I often stay in out-of-the-way inns and houses built in times past. It's fun and it gives a wonderful sense of a by-gone era."
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June 30, 2010
I couldnt even finish this book. It was 300 pages of pure crap. I made it to page 159 and i thought DEAR GOD I STIL HAVE 140 PAGES TO GO! One of the main characters Hope Sinclair was so obnoxious. I stopped reading right after the part where she was standing out on on the boat in a hurricane because she wanted to ''see the storm'' Then enters her love interest. ''Hope your gonna get yourself killed!'' she juts up her chin and yells ''IM JUST FINE'' as she's holding on to the boat railing for dear life. I imagined that scene in my head and hope looked like an idiot. How does one manage to even jut their chin up standing on a boat in the middle of a hurricane??? Why the man in this story falls in love with her is beyond me.
October 1, 2012
"Deep Blue" was absolutely a super Fun read for me! Who doesn't like being assigned to write several articles about sunken Spanish treasure? and of course being in a warm and comforting Island in Jamaica? I could not get enough of the action/suspense/romance involving both Conner Resse and Hope Sinclair!! an absolute page turner!!
August 23, 2022
Good action/romance! 3.5 stars, almost 4 stars, but not quite! A very positive read that kept my attention the whole way through. The writing style was a little poor though, but still worth reading!
I never realized until half way through that this is the third book of a series. But each book is a completely different story featuring a different sister and her love so they don’t need to be read in order!
“A newspaper reporter who is close to wrapping up a story on a retirement home is sent off as a distraction to write articles about finding long lost treasure in Jamaica. Along the way, red headed Hope Sinclair falls deeply in love with ex Navy SEAL/treasure hunter Conner Reese and the rest is history!”
I loved the main plot of this story of searching for sunken treasure in the Caribbean!
I did find it annoying how Hope kept denying her love for Conner when it was quite obvious she did have feelings for him! Also I didn’t quite understand Hartley house, (a retirement home that was on a property of land the villain’s in the story wanted to get a hold of). The villains in the story were also not as evil as they could have been.
Overall it was a great story! Makes me want to try out scuba diving for myself!
I never realized until half way through that this is the third book of a series. But each book is a completely different story featuring a different sister and her love so they don’t need to be read in order!
“A newspaper reporter who is close to wrapping up a story on a retirement home is sent off as a distraction to write articles about finding long lost treasure in Jamaica. Along the way, red headed Hope Sinclair falls deeply in love with ex Navy SEAL/treasure hunter Conner Reese and the rest is history!”
I loved the main plot of this story of searching for sunken treasure in the Caribbean!
I did find it annoying how Hope kept denying her love for Conner when it was quite obvious she did have feelings for him! Also I didn’t quite understand Hartley house, (a retirement home that was on a property of land the villain’s in the story wanted to get a hold of). The villains in the story were also not as evil as they could have been.
Overall it was a great story! Makes me want to try out scuba diving for myself!
April 18, 2018
The last book in this series and it's a good one as well. I liked the H&h together. Good plot with mystery,romance and lots of sex between the H&h. The buried treasure facts were pretty interesting as well.
August 9, 2021
Last of the trilogy of the Sinclair sisters. Nothing that’s making me smarter but definitely light fluff for summer!
September 4, 2012
I found this one being re-released by amazon.com, and didn't want to wait for it. I checked out an old copy from 2005. I don't know if there have been updates made in the re-release, but, at the time this was written, the heroine was dithering about whether or not to buy a Blackberry. Dude. One forgets how dependent we have become on our smart phones. Anyway, this was an ok read. What makes it just ok, is the hero. The hero is a former Navy Seal running a dive and salvage operation to find treasure. While a good treasure hunt story is always welcome, the action centers around a sub-plot that is rote/not riveting. The clues to the mystery weren't laid out in such a way that made it one good read. While the secondary characters were great, and Martin wrote great characters, sometimes they really didn't add anything to the story. I was unsure of their purpose while reading this.
This book was first published in 2005. Since that time, returning soldier books have flooded the market, as well as actual accounts from actual Navy Seals. I don't know if we as readers have come to expect something different in these books, or if the market has changed. The bottom line is that I don't believe the hero was a fictional former Seal. I think our collective unconscious has changed from when this book was written. Thus, it only gets two stars.
This book was first published in 2005. Since that time, returning soldier books have flooded the market, as well as actual accounts from actual Navy Seals. I don't know if we as readers have come to expect something different in these books, or if the market has changed. The bottom line is that I don't believe the hero was a fictional former Seal. I think our collective unconscious has changed from when this book was written. Thus, it only gets two stars.
January 29, 2017
I liked this book, although not quite as well as the first in the series. The plot in this one was maybe a little more interesting, but I didn't like the characters as well. I realize they had some baggage, but I found them kind of annoying, especially Hope. The second half of the book was better than the first half though.
January 9, 2011
Another favorite of mine by the wonderful Kat Martin!
July 13, 2021
I really liked the first book I read by Kat Martin so when I read the synopsis for this I was so excited! Kat is super descriptive and the way she writes is so satisfying. Who doesn’t want to read about treasure hunting and tropical scenery? But this was a NO for me. I haven’t completely written her off and may give her another chance. But I’m shocked that this book dragged on so bad and wasn’t exciting at all in comparison to the other work I’ve read by her. For reference, I am halfway through this book. At first I liked it. (Like first chapter or two).. but then after that it just seemed like the following chapters were all repeating themselves. The little bit of development that happened in the story line within that time frame could have happened much quicker so that the story could have moved on to something else. Instead we just get repeatedly told about hope & conn’s sexual tension. It’s so annoying how they barely know each other but bc of the “sexual attraction” they behave as though they have known each other forever and already have some type of “deep feelings” for one another. Um, are we in middle/high school? SO annoying. Not to mention how soon in the book they have sex. The book is all centered around their sexual attraction. I, personally, was grossed out by the sex scenes. I was also annoyed at how they both appear to “not want to get hurt” and want something more than just sex but that’s the first thing the book jumps to before they can even fully get to know one another. The way they interact with one another is also super immature. Conner’s personality is not attractive. Also it doesn’t fit his professions at all. Not realistic. At this point in the book I am bored to tears bc it seems like everything that’s already been said just keeps getting repeated as if we haven’t already heard the same thing over and over. Did Joe Biden write this book? Space was limited under the “reading” section so I just came here to leave a review instead of writing a note about my reading progress. So for now, I am DONE with this book Bc it’s turned into feeling like a chore to read it. I either plan to give it away, sell it, or save my marked place just in case I happen to change my mind and decide to pick it back up, but that is highly unlikely.
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October 29, 2025
Deep Blue completed this heteronormative, sexist, white-centric romance trilogy. Sprinkled throughout were sexism and racism. For example, when Hope first meets Michael, she doesn’t care for his dreadlocks, but appreciates that he has lighter skin than his father.
Connor was a jerk, sexist, and just disturbing at times. For example, when Hope is assaulted by Pete, she tells Con that the assault was “Nothing I can’t handle.” This is a common sentiment and phrase expressed by victims. What is not common is Con’s reaction. Rather than comforting Hope, he becomes aggressive and forcibly kisses her, asking, “Can you handle this?” Just gross. This would end any potential relationship for me. It was one of many reasons I hated Con as a romantic interest.
Besides the racism and sexism and toxic masculinity, the author has very little knowledge of the medical field. There is no way Hope could walk into a hospital and have them tell her everything about Buddy. I mean, come on. Every heard of HIPAA?!
Also, Hope not calling the police immediately after her attack in New York was idiotic. Maybe she and Con could not identify the suspect, but there still might be DNA evidence and/or video evidence. Even if there was no evidence, there should still be a police report listing the crime.
Connor was a jerk, sexist, and just disturbing at times. For example, when Hope is assaulted by Pete, she tells Con that the assault was “Nothing I can’t handle.” This is a common sentiment and phrase expressed by victims. What is not common is Con’s reaction. Rather than comforting Hope, he becomes aggressive and forcibly kisses her, asking, “Can you handle this?” Just gross. This would end any potential relationship for me. It was one of many reasons I hated Con as a romantic interest.
Besides the racism and sexism and toxic masculinity, the author has very little knowledge of the medical field. There is no way Hope could walk into a hospital and have them tell her everything about Buddy. I mean, come on. Every heard of HIPAA?!
Also, Hope not calling the police immediately after her attack in New York was idiotic. Maybe she and Con could not identify the suspect, but there still might be DNA evidence and/or video evidence. Even if there was no evidence, there should still be a police report listing the crime.
January 18, 2021
I tried...
Sorry, I tried to get through this book, but I didn’t make it past the first fifty.
Scene hopping without so much as a double return to warn the reader is rude, especially when the author changes characters at the same time. Point of view changes back and forth within a scene is amateur at best and dizzying at the worst.
The plot made me pick up this book and I really tried to ignore the poor writing skills and lack of editing (which would have caught the problems) but I detest having to reread repeatedly to understand how the story jumps from one scene to another with hardly a break in sentence.
BTW...a person can’t SEE the legs of the person descending a ship’s ladder ahead...sigh. That was the final straw for my patience with this author’s lack of skill - both writing and visual...
Kat Martin needs to make her living giving stories to authors who have the knowledge and ability to write.
Sorry, I tried to get through this book, but I didn’t make it past the first fifty.
Scene hopping without so much as a double return to warn the reader is rude, especially when the author changes characters at the same time. Point of view changes back and forth within a scene is amateur at best and dizzying at the worst.
The plot made me pick up this book and I really tried to ignore the poor writing skills and lack of editing (which would have caught the problems) but I detest having to reread repeatedly to understand how the story jumps from one scene to another with hardly a break in sentence.
BTW...a person can’t SEE the legs of the person descending a ship’s ladder ahead...sigh. That was the final straw for my patience with this author’s lack of skill - both writing and visual...
Kat Martin needs to make her living giving stories to authors who have the knowledge and ability to write.
March 18, 2025
Super disappointed in the author. At the year of 2005 per goodreads when the book was published. That you have reference a character race multiple times throughout a book as a description. Is despicable! I would think once it is said, it doesn't have to continue to be said. It made me uncomfortable to continue to hear "The Big Black Man" while listening to the story. While no he isn't a main character he is mentioned often enough not to forget his original description.
I know she doesn't care, but I will not be reading any more of her books.
I know she doesn't care, but I will not be reading any more of her books.
September 19, 2018
Great book! A fun and interesting read with great characters with good morals. Loved the setting and the the treasure hunting parts. I'm always open to read about a character who's been a Navy Seal. Didn't know who was really the culprit until the end and then it turned out there was more than one.
Justice prevailed which is great in a book even though it doesn't happen all the time in real life. But that's why you read fiction, right? It gives you hope.
Justice prevailed which is great in a book even though it doesn't happen all the time in real life. But that's why you read fiction, right? It gives you hope.
April 5, 2021
I could not stand Hope’s character. Yes, she had a miscarriage and was cheated on two years ago. Move on girl. Then you have the convoluted story line of Glory sleeping with Connor and two weeks later marrying Joe and now they are all best friends. What soap opera is this coming from? Give me a break. This book could have been so much better. Readers beware, this was written in 2005 and Hope is using a Blackberry.
December 4, 2025
สนุกอะ เรื่องความรักมันอบอุ่น ปวดใจยังไงไม่รู้
ชอบความมึนๆ สักพักก็ทนไม่ไหว
แต่ต้องบอกว่าเรื่องที่แทรกมาค่อนข้างไม่สนุกสำหรับกุ
อย่างเล่ม 1 เรื่องขุดทองอะ ไม่รู้เรื่องเล้ย
เล่ม 2 โอเคอยู่ สนุก บันทึกก็ทวดก็สนุก แต่เบื่อตรงสืบคดีใครฆ่า
เล่ม 3 การดำน้ำสนุกกก หายใจไม่ออก เรื่องบ้านพักคนชราก็โอเค
แต่เรื่องหาสมบัติเมดเด้นนี่กุงงโง่ไปเลย
ไม่ใช่ว่าเขียนไม่ดี แต่รายละเอียดมันเยอะ อ่านแล้วมันเหนื่อยอะ
แล้วNCนี่ไม่รู้โดนตัดหรือว่าเขียนเข้าโคมจริง มันเร่าร้อนแต่ไม่แผดเผา(?)
ไม่ค่อยแซ่บอะ 5555
ชอบความมึนๆ สักพักก็ทนไม่ไหว
แต่ต้องบอกว่าเรื่องที่แทรกมาค่อนข้างไม่สนุกสำหรับกุ
อย่างเล่ม 1 เรื่องขุดทองอะ ไม่รู้เรื่องเล้ย
เล่ม 2 โอเคอยู่ สนุก บันทึกก็ทวดก็สนุก แต่เบื่อตรงสืบคดีใครฆ่า
เล่ม 3 การดำน้ำสนุกกก หายใจไม่ออก เรื่องบ้านพักคนชราก็โอเค
แต่เรื่องหาสมบัติเมดเด้นนี่กุงงโง่ไปเลย
ไม่ใช่ว่าเขียนไม่ดี แต่รายละเอียดมันเยอะ อ่านแล้วมันเหนื่อยอะ
แล้วNCนี่ไม่รู้โดนตัดหรือว่าเขียนเข้าโคมจริง มันเร่าร้อนแต่ไม่แผดเผา(?)
ไม่ค่อยแซ่บอะ 5555
November 15, 2018
Why I gave it one star:
- weak, wishy-washy heroine
- unsatisfying ending
- the villains ended up... like that? One dead... the other one? Scot-free
The atmosphere is pretty good, actually. And the setting is awesome. But the suspense built up to a mediocre climax.
- weak, wishy-washy heroine
- unsatisfying ending
- the villains ended up... like that? One dead... the other one? Scot-free
The atmosphere is pretty good, actually. And the setting is awesome. But the suspense built up to a mediocre climax.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 2, 2019
This was an adventure for the main character, Hope Sinclair, in many different ways. The writing has you feel what she feels and experience every step with her. The book draws you in and keeps you reading until the very end.
February 2, 2021
Looking for treasures under the sea
Hunting for treasure under the sea, left by ships that sunk in the 1400 and 1500 hundreds. Some of the treasures found were not only cannons but jewels and contraband. Who gets too keep the finding from the treasure hunters?
Hunting for treasure under the sea, left by ships that sunk in the 1400 and 1500 hundreds. Some of the treasures found were not only cannons but jewels and contraband. Who gets too keep the finding from the treasure hunters?
July 16, 2025
At 56% of the way into this book, I could no longer stand Hope. I took the option to fast forward to the last chapter. Still did not like the main female character (Hope) so closed the book. This book did not age well after 20 years. Hopefully, women won't use this woman as a role model.
May 4, 2018
I enjoyed it. I would have liked a little more emphasis on the mystery surrounding Hartley House, but it was enjoyable and relaxing read.
January 4, 2019
3.5 stars
December 10, 2020
Good romantic suspense mystery book. Would definitely recommend it, if you enjoy this genre.
December 14, 2020
Το αφηνω στη σελιδα 70 επειδη το βρισκω βαρετο και τελειως αδιαφορο.
Δε βρισκω κανενα λογο να καταπιεστω επειδη η συγγραφεας δεν ειχε εμπνευση.
Δε βρισκω κανενα λογο να καταπιεστω επειδη η συγγραφεας δεν ειχε εμπνευση.
July 22, 2021
This was a reread for me. Love Kat Martin's books!
August 23, 2021
Good reads
I have read the first two books in this series and I can't wait to read the next. These books are very well written and believable.
I have read the first two books in this series and I can't wait to read the next. These books are very well written and believable.
December 27, 2021
Really enjoyed this one! worth the read!
February 12, 2023
Really good book. Lots of action, mystery and romance. Only thing was it was maybe 50 pages to long. But a good fast paced read.
July 18, 2023
This is a winner!
Great book. Well written. Never dull. I couldn't put it down. Enough suspense and a great love story. Don't miss this read.
Great book. Well written. Never dull. I couldn't put it down. Enough suspense and a great love story. Don't miss this read.
gave-up-on
January 24, 2024DNF at 53%, the story just wasn't holding my attention. I'm in a different mood, I may pick this book back up at a different time.
July 9, 2025
Loved the final story of the Sinclair sister
I hope you enjoy the story of each of the Sinclair sister's. I really enjoyed them. Plus you can't leave out the romance.
I hope you enjoy the story of each of the Sinclair sister's. I really enjoyed them. Plus you can't leave out the romance.
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