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Aloha Reef #1-4
Distant Echoes, Black Sands, Dangerous Depths, Midnight Sea, and Holy Night
Set on the breathtaking Hawaiian island of Kauai, the Aloha Reef Collection provides an intoxicating mix of romance and suspense with the rhythms of island life from USA Today bestselling author COLLEEN COBLE—now available in one volume!
Distant Echoes
It seems like paradise,
but dark secrets lurk just below the surface. When a tragic accident downs a tourist boat off the coast of Hawaii, dolphin researcher Kaia Oana is one of the first in the water, risking her own life to try and save others. She’s enlisted to help the US Navy find out what really happened—utilizing her specially trained dolphins to help. Kaia and Lieutenant Commander Jesse Matthews team up in the investigation—but as they edge closer to the truth about the incident, their own lives are threatened. Will a spirit of grace and forgiveness prevail or will it be overshadowed by the distant echoes of past pain and the imminent danger from a cold-blooded killer?
Black Sands
As a volcano on Hawaii begins to rumble, family crisis brings an unlikely couple together. Annie's the brainy type, quietly assisting her father in his volcano research. She's always admired her brother's friend Mano for his outgoing athletic ways, but her devotion turns to disdain after Mano's mistake results in her older brother's untimely death. Mano's mistake haunts him. It cost his best friend's life. But just as he's bringing Tomi's belongings to his family, Mano discovers Tomi is alive—and in serious danger. That danger threatens to spill over to the rest of the family. Annie and Mano join forces to discover the source of the threat against the family, even as a long-inactive volcano rumbles in the distance.
Dangerous Depths
Sometimes life's most precious treasure lies at Dangerous Depths. Leia ditched a promising medical career to settle on a secluded island in Hawaii. Her ex-fiancé Bane has come to the island to find out why. When an act of sabotage pushes Bane closer to Leia, they are plunged into a tangle of emotion and peril—just as a series of threatening natural events grip the island.
Midnight Sea
Losing her sight turns Lani’s world upside down, bringing danger, mystery . . . and unexpected romance. A seemingly random shooting at her aunt's coffee farm has left Lani Tagama blind. Now she must learn to navigate in a world of darkness. With the help of an ex-cop named Ben and a half-trained guide dog, Lani begins to regain her former independence. Then Lani and Ben discover that her injury wasn’t caused by a random shooting. It was a botched murder attempt. They must work together to discover the identity of the would-be murderer before he strikes again.
Holy Night
One sinister phone call has derailed their wedding. Will they let it tear them apart forever? A Christmas wedding on the beach—what could be more perfect? Poinsettias and fragrant pikake blossoms, soft sand and mistletoe, the gentle sound of the surf and the wedding march played on a ukulele. This wedding has been a long time coming with Bane's trust issues and Leia's worries about her childlike sister, Eva. Now they can hardly wait for the day to arrive.
Thrilled to be a bridesmaid, Eva keeps trying on her ruffled dress. The tent is reserved, the caterers are paid. Everything is going as planned until Leia's phone rings and her world skids out of control. A muffled voice informs Leia that Eva's been kidnapped and will be killed unless Leia calls off the wedding without explanation and no police! If she disobeys instructions and tells Bane, she'll risk her beloved sister's life. But how can she ever handle this without his help? And how can he ever trust her if she lies to him now?"
Distant Echoes
It seems like paradise,
but dark secrets lurk just below the surface. When a tragic accident downs a tourist boat off the coast of Hawaii, dolphin researcher Kaia Oana is one of the first in the water, risking her own life to try and save others. She’s enlisted to help the US Navy find out what really happened—utilizing her specially trained dolphins to help. Kaia and Lieutenant Commander Jesse Matthews team up in the investigation—but as they edge closer to the truth about the incident, their own lives are threatened. Will a spirit of grace and forgiveness prevail or will it be overshadowed by the distant echoes of past pain and the imminent danger from a cold-blooded killer?
Black Sands
As a volcano on Hawaii begins to rumble, family crisis brings an unlikely couple together. Annie's the brainy type, quietly assisting her father in his volcano research. She's always admired her brother's friend Mano for his outgoing athletic ways, but her devotion turns to disdain after Mano's mistake results in her older brother's untimely death. Mano's mistake haunts him. It cost his best friend's life. But just as he's bringing Tomi's belongings to his family, Mano discovers Tomi is alive—and in serious danger. That danger threatens to spill over to the rest of the family. Annie and Mano join forces to discover the source of the threat against the family, even as a long-inactive volcano rumbles in the distance.
Dangerous Depths
Sometimes life's most precious treasure lies at Dangerous Depths. Leia ditched a promising medical career to settle on a secluded island in Hawaii. Her ex-fiancé Bane has come to the island to find out why. When an act of sabotage pushes Bane closer to Leia, they are plunged into a tangle of emotion and peril—just as a series of threatening natural events grip the island.
Midnight Sea
Losing her sight turns Lani’s world upside down, bringing danger, mystery . . . and unexpected romance. A seemingly random shooting at her aunt's coffee farm has left Lani Tagama blind. Now she must learn to navigate in a world of darkness. With the help of an ex-cop named Ben and a half-trained guide dog, Lani begins to regain her former independence. Then Lani and Ben discover that her injury wasn’t caused by a random shooting. It was a botched murder attempt. They must work together to discover the identity of the would-be murderer before he strikes again.
Holy Night
One sinister phone call has derailed their wedding. Will they let it tear them apart forever? A Christmas wedding on the beach—what could be more perfect? Poinsettias and fragrant pikake blossoms, soft sand and mistletoe, the gentle sound of the surf and the wedding march played on a ukulele. This wedding has been a long time coming with Bane's trust issues and Leia's worries about her childlike sister, Eva. Now they can hardly wait for the day to arrive.
Thrilled to be a bridesmaid, Eva keeps trying on her ruffled dress. The tent is reserved, the caterers are paid. Everything is going as planned until Leia's phone rings and her world skids out of control. A muffled voice informs Leia that Eva's been kidnapped and will be killed unless Leia calls off the wedding without explanation and no police! If she disobeys instructions and tells Bane, she'll risk her beloved sister's life. But how can she ever handle this without his help? And how can he ever trust her if she lies to him now?"
1371 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 5, 2014
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About the author
Colleen Coble
150 books6,438 followersUSAToday bestselling author Colleen Coble lives with her husband, Dave, in Arizona. She is the author of dozens of novels including the Rock Harbor Series, the Aloha Reef Series, the Mercy Falls Series, the Hope Beach Series, the Lonestar Series and two Women of Faith fiction selections, Alaska Twilight and Midnight Sea. She has more than 6 million books in print.
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March 18, 2021
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This series of Aloha stories were deep with Hawaii's history, lore and traditions, which I enjoyed learning about. Faith was threaded throughout the main characters' lives and I appreciated that so much. Each story had mystery and adventure to keep it interesting.
This series of Aloha stories were deep with Hawaii's history, lore and traditions, which I enjoyed learning about. Faith was threaded throughout the main characters' lives and I appreciated that so much. Each story had mystery and adventure to keep it interesting.
April 30, 2024
I liked the concept of a series about siblings. They have a good bond that is fun to see. This series unfortunately suffers from lack of character development and no real explanation about why characters fall in love. I really wanted to love this series — it happens in Hawaii, for crying out loud — but I gave up after the second book. They were just starting to repeat a variation on a familiar plot. The story was nothing really inspiring, except for a romance that sometimes I wasn’t always sure why it had occurred!
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September 3, 2019An Exciting Series Bringing the Hawaiian Islands Alive!
I love Colleen Coble's books. I've just read The Aloha Reef Collection while vacationing in Kauai. What a treat! Colleen brought the island experience alive for me. I even decided to try the shaved ice! The plots are intriguing. and the characters well-developed. I appreciate the morals ad godly messages expressed by this author. It is refreshingly uplifting!
I love Colleen Coble's books. I've just read The Aloha Reef Collection while vacationing in Kauai. What a treat! Colleen brought the island experience alive for me. I even decided to try the shaved ice! The plots are intriguing. and the characters well-developed. I appreciate the morals ad godly messages expressed by this author. It is refreshingly uplifting!
January 30, 2020
Romance and mystery
And lots of suspense that kept me guessing until the very end of each book. Loved how the author showed how a relationship with God can help us navigate the tragedies of life...
Enjoyed pretending to live on the islands, but all this murder and mayhem makes me question if I even want to visit there. lol
And lots of suspense that kept me guessing until the very end of each book. Loved how the author showed how a relationship with God can help us navigate the tragedies of life...
Enjoyed pretending to live on the islands, but all this murder and mayhem makes me question if I even want to visit there. lol
October 29, 2022
These books were great, Colleen Coble was at it again! The books had murders, kidnapping, blackmailing people, theft, romance, and Christianity! The Hawaiian scenery was described wonderfully, along with the language. Colleen even added the pronunciation and meaning of the words at the end of the book, very wonderful! Worth reading
May 19, 2018
A nice collection of characters and a beautiful setting for this romantic suspense series.
A nice collection of characters and a beautiful setting for this romantic suspense series. Interesting plots along with learning about a new (to me) locale and history.
A nice collection of characters and a beautiful setting for this romantic suspense series. Interesting plots along with learning about a new (to me) locale and history.
January 18, 2019
Great read!
Loved the intrigue, but also the Christian character and morals that were involved. The real struggles of the characters. This is the first time I read this author, but will definitely read more!!
Loved the intrigue, but also the Christian character and morals that were involved. The real struggles of the characters. This is the first time I read this author, but will definitely read more!!
March 24, 2019
Love these books! I wish there were more in the series. As always, Colleen's characters draw you in and make you want to get to know them. The vivid Hawaiian landscapes come to life in her descriptions.
July 6, 2018
Good Read
Great culture included, woven seamlessly throughout the books. Characters believable and easily cared about. Also, a good balance between tension and romance.
Great culture included, woven seamlessly throughout the books. Characters believable and easily cared about. Also, a good balance between tension and romance.
January 10, 2019
Great read
I enjoyed reading about the culture & surroundings in Hawaii as well as the traditions. Makes me want to visit the islands
I enjoyed reading about the culture & surroundings in Hawaii as well as the traditions. Makes me want to visit the islands
June 18, 2019
Four books and a short story centered around one family in Hawaii. Each story is a good mystery and romance mix.
July 26, 2019
Couldn’t put it down!
Loved the entire series. Can’t wait to read her other series. Totally recommend her books to anyone who likes a good romance mystery
Loved the entire series. Can’t wait to read her other series. Totally recommend her books to anyone who likes a good romance mystery
September 16, 2019
Refreshing and enjoyable!
I loved this set of books. The location and all mysteries were great! Very relaxing set of books, can't wait to read more !
I loved this set of books. The location and all mysteries were great! Very relaxing set of books, can't wait to read more !
August 26, 2020
I enjoyed these books because there was a lot of action, so I stayed hooked. However, they were not very believable because there was so much action and all within the same family.
August 24, 2015
I really enjoyed this series!
I read it because I am going to Hawaii this year (2015). The stories definitely gave me some education in Hawaiian language, food and culture.
The first 4 books were entertaining, creative stories. I loved the connections in each story to previous characters. Each story had a romance that started out with some resistance (sexual tension) and the mysteries were intelligently researched and kept the books moving.
Negatives: the last book felt like a repeat of book 3. The religious aspects were also somewhat on the legalistic side rather than the spiritual/relational.
Overall though, a fun read!
I read it because I am going to Hawaii this year (2015). The stories definitely gave me some education in Hawaiian language, food and culture.
The first 4 books were entertaining, creative stories. I loved the connections in each story to previous characters. Each story had a romance that started out with some resistance (sexual tension) and the mysteries were intelligently researched and kept the books moving.
Negatives: the last book felt like a repeat of book 3. The religious aspects were also somewhat on the legalistic side rather than the spiritual/relational.
Overall though, a fun read!
January 28, 2022
Very good read, but l Efteling me hanging until I could re ad the next installment. Colleen a l ways writes a good story. A very prolific writer. I recommend this book to all readers. Only rea son I gave it a four, she left m
next book. I never get tired of reading her work. What more can I say, she's good and I recommend her books to East Ridge church of Christ in Chattanooga, Tn
next book. I never get tired of reading her work. What more can I say, she's good and I recommend her books to East Ridge church of Christ in Chattanooga, Tn
August 4, 2018
Great series
Aloha Reef had me hooked from the beginning. Colleen Coble's writing is spot on, the characters, the scenery, the mystery. Never have I ever wanted to visit somewhere so badly because of a book. Pick up Aloha Reef now!
Aloha Reef had me hooked from the beginning. Colleen Coble's writing is spot on, the characters, the scenery, the mystery. Never have I ever wanted to visit somewhere so badly because of a book. Pick up Aloha Reef now!
January 26, 2021
Love on the Hawaiian Sands
This is an excellent series based in the Hawaiian Islands. Follow Kaia, Bane, Mano, Annie and Lani as they solve crimes, survive earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to find love for a lifetime.
This is an excellent series based in the Hawaiian Islands. Follow Kaia, Bane, Mano, Annie and Lani as they solve crimes, survive earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to find love for a lifetime.
October 13, 2015
Loved the book
Already ordered another by Colleen. Looking to read all of hers. Clean and very well written. It has real people with real life problems.
Already ordered another by Colleen. Looking to read all of hers. Clean and very well written. It has real people with real life problems.
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