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Anchoring You: Pirates in Shadow Cove
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Expected 19 May 26On the glittering waters of the Caribbean, a yacht captain’s fight for survival forces her to rely on a man she swore she’d never trust.A fiercely independent yacht captain, Kenzie Wright has spent her life disregarding her family’s expectations. She thrives on freedom, charting her own course, and never staying in one place—or with one person—for long. But when a routine voyage thrusts her into the crosshairs of a deadly drug cartel, her carefully crafted agenda is blown apart. Her last hope to save herself and her crew is the partying playboy, Jasper Aylett.
DEA informant Jasper Aylett has spent years hunting the cartel leader known only as “the Phantom.” The mission has cost him everything—his family, his reputation, and his chance at redemption. When a beautiful yacht captain gets caught in the Phantom’s web, Jasper risks his life to rescue her. It’s his last chance to secure the information he needs to take his enemy down—and get his life back.
Kenzie is forced into hiding with Jasper, and now two cartels want her dead. With their lives on the line, Kenzie and Jasper must work together to unravel the Phantom’s network before it’s too late. But the closer they get to the truth—and to each other—the more their past wounds and buried fears threaten to tear them apart, leaving them vulnerable to an enemy who won’t stop until they’re both destroyed.
From a USA Today bestselling author… Don’t miss this heart-pounding suspense and swoon-worthy romance as Kenzie and Jasper discover their fight for survival—and for love—can only be won together.
DEA informant Jasper Aylett has spent years hunting the cartel leader known only as “the Phantom.” The mission has cost him everything—his family, his reputation, and his chance at redemption. When a beautiful yacht captain gets caught in the Phantom’s web, Jasper risks his life to rescue her. It’s his last chance to secure the information he needs to take his enemy down—and get his life back.
Kenzie is forced into hiding with Jasper, and now two cartels want her dead. With their lives on the line, Kenzie and Jasper must work together to unravel the Phantom’s network before it’s too late. But the closer they get to the truth—and to each other—the more their past wounds and buried fears threaten to tear them apart, leaving them vulnerable to an enemy who won’t stop until they’re both destroyed.
From a USA Today bestselling author… Don’t miss this heart-pounding suspense and swoon-worthy romance as Kenzie and Jasper discover their fight for survival—and for love—can only be won together.
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Expected publication May 19, 2026
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Robin Patchen
93 books1,083 followersRobin Patchen is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of Christian romantic suspense. She grew up in a small town in New Hampshire, the setting of her Nutfield Saga books, and then headed to Boston to earn a journalism degree. After college, working in marketing and public relations, she discovered how much she loathed the nine-to-five ball-and-chain. After relocating to the Southwest, she started writing her first novel while she homeschooled her three children. The novel was dreadful, but her passion for storytelling didn’t wane. Thankfully, as her children grew, so did her writing ability. Now that her kids are adults, she has more time to play with the lives of fictional heroes and heroines, wreaking havoc and working magic to give her characters happy endings. When she’s not writing, she’s editing or reading, proving most of her life revolves around the twenty-six letters of the alphabet. Visit https://robinpatchen.com/subscribe to receive a free book and stay informed about Robin’s latest projects.
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March 18, 2026
Just finished my ARC of Anchoring You and WOW, I’m completely obsessed.
This book had everything I love: high-stakes tension, mystery, and that problem-solving, action-driven energy that gave me total Mission: Impossible/Tom Cruise vibes. It kept me hooked the entire time, I loved reading about everything unfolding in real time.
Jaz and Kenzie were everything. I loved how Jaz was always there to protect her, but Kenzie wasn’t just on the sidelines. She showed up, stepped in, and held her own. Their dynamic felt so balanced and real, which made their connection even stronger.
And the pacing?? Incredible. I wasn’t bored for a second. Every moment felt purposeful, and the story flowed so smoothly from start to finish.
Honestly, this didn’t even feel like a typical enemies-to-lovers. It felt deeper, more natural, and so well done. Everything about this book just worked for me.
Absolutely perfect! I loved every single part of it 💛
This book had everything I love: high-stakes tension, mystery, and that problem-solving, action-driven energy that gave me total Mission: Impossible/Tom Cruise vibes. It kept me hooked the entire time, I loved reading about everything unfolding in real time.
Jaz and Kenzie were everything. I loved how Jaz was always there to protect her, but Kenzie wasn’t just on the sidelines. She showed up, stepped in, and held her own. Their dynamic felt so balanced and real, which made their connection even stronger.
And the pacing?? Incredible. I wasn’t bored for a second. Every moment felt purposeful, and the story flowed so smoothly from start to finish.
Honestly, this didn’t even feel like a typical enemies-to-lovers. It felt deeper, more natural, and so well done. Everything about this book just worked for me.
Absolutely perfect! I loved every single part of it 💛
Review of advance copy received from Author
Robin Patchen has outdone herself with “Anchoring You” which is absolutely the best redemption story in Romantic Suspense I have ever read.
I wanted Jasper to have his own story. There was just something about his character in the previous book that drew me to him. I wanted him to find restoration with his family, a place to belong, and he got a redemption story far beyond what I expected.
He’s a multifaceted character, not just because he must be, but because there are layers upon layers hidden within that even he doesn’t entirely understand.
This is why he’s perfect for Kenzie, not because he’s sees himself that way, but because he doesn’t.
She has her own cross to carry but even in her struggles she clings to her faith. She isn’t sure she trusts him at first but as she begins to see through his layers, she reintroduces him to the One who is waiting to mold him into the man he’s intended to be.
Along with the personal growth and connection between them, this book is also filled with mystery, intrigue, and action that at times had me holding my breath in suspense.
One of my new favorites, this is a book I will return to again and again.
I wanted Jasper to have his own story. There was just something about his character in the previous book that drew me to him. I wanted him to find restoration with his family, a place to belong, and he got a redemption story far beyond what I expected.
He’s a multifaceted character, not just because he must be, but because there are layers upon layers hidden within that even he doesn’t entirely understand.
This is why he’s perfect for Kenzie, not because he’s sees himself that way, but because he doesn’t.
She has her own cross to carry but even in her struggles she clings to her faith. She isn’t sure she trusts him at first but as she begins to see through his layers, she reintroduces him to the One who is waiting to mold him into the man he’s intended to be.
Along with the personal growth and connection between them, this book is also filled with mystery, intrigue, and action that at times had me holding my breath in suspense.
One of my new favorites, this is a book I will return to again and again.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Kenzie Wright is the youngest daughter of Gavin Wright and has 4 older sisters. From her perspective, she has been sheltered and feels that all of her sisters have talents and abilities far superior her own. In charting her own course, she has unintentionally become involved in drug trafficking and …. Jasper Aylett comes to her rescue. Jasper is the brother of Noah, the hero in the previous book about the Wright family, Fighting For You. Jaz, (Jasper) is not at all what he seems, hiding under a playboy reputation while he attempts to find the leader of the drug trafficking ring.
The action is fast paced and filled with twists and turns. Before it ends, Kenzie and Jaz will need the help of their loyal friends, & family, Gavin Wright and … will find that God is with them. They will also use their own God-given skills to outwit the enemy before it is over.
Each book in this series is better than the previous one and I am always amazed and impressed with the creativity and attention to detail as the plot unfolds. It’s easy to forget that this is fiction as you become attached to these special people. I’m always sorry when these end but always ready for the next one.
The action is fast paced and filled with twists and turns. Before it ends, Kenzie and Jaz will need the help of their loyal friends, & family, Gavin Wright and … will find that God is with them. They will also use their own God-given skills to outwit the enemy before it is over.
Each book in this series is better than the previous one and I am always amazed and impressed with the creativity and attention to detail as the plot unfolds. It’s easy to forget that this is fiction as you become attached to these special people. I’m always sorry when these end but always ready for the next one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow! What a great action-packed romantic suspense. The danger was all around through much of the book, but there were plenty of sweet moments for Jasper and Kenzie. I liked that they were finally able to be vulnerable with each other and tell parts of their pasts that were not known by many. The redemption aspects of the book were quite encouraging. I also enjoyed that Kenzie’s dad was more personally involved in this book than in the others. It was good to see a little more of his humanity. This book was well written and kept me turning pages well into the night. I felt that the author did a great job with all of the aspects of the story to make it a really great story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is Kenzie Wright and Jasper Aylett’s story and is full of adventure involving boats, pirates, peril – oh my! You may need a tissue or two while reading, but faith rings loud and clear. I enjoyed seeing Gavin (Kenzie’s dad) have a more active role and of course other family members are able to help Kenzie and Jaz survive. As always, a happy ending will complete this story of sacrifice for those you love. I highly recommend this book and author. I did receive an ARC of this book to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a good book! It grips you from the start. I didn't want to put it down. It has danger, mystery, action and a clean romance. There are a couple of violent moments, but not too graphic. There's some talk of God, Jesus and prayer, but it's not preachy. No cussing and works as a standalone. Although the rest of the series is great and some of the characters appear in this book as well.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Anchoring You had me hooked from the first few pages. It had suspense ,danger, romance, parts of it will pull at your heart strings-all the things for a great book. I loved how Kenzie and Jaz truly "anchored" each other. She was there to encourage him to look beyond his past mistakes and he encouraged her in her struggles. Love their story, I've read all the Wright series. This is one of my favorites!
Review of advance copy received from Author
“Jesus Girl”
This book works as a stand-alone, but is best read in chronological order, as the secondary characters have their own back stories. It is an absolutely a Christian book, so if you’re not a believer and don’t like reading this genre, it might not be for you. There were some great twists that I didn’t see coming. I really enjoyed the action and suspense throughout the book. This author doesn’t disappoint. If you’re on the fence, it’s worth the read!
This book works as a stand-alone, but is best read in chronological order, as the secondary characters have their own back stories. It is an absolutely a Christian book, so if you’re not a believer and don’t like reading this genre, it might not be for you. There were some great twists that I didn’t see coming. I really enjoyed the action and suspense throughout the book. This author doesn’t disappoint. If you’re on the fence, it’s worth the read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was honored to be able to read the advance copy of this. It did not disappoint. It took me most of the day but I couldn’t put it down.
Like most of Robin’s books, the action goes on , the suspense and mostly the glorification of our Lord. The reminders that He is always there and waiting on us.
I’m already looking forward to the next book.
Like most of Robin’s books, the action goes on , the suspense and mostly the glorification of our Lord. The reminders that He is always there and waiting on us.
I’m already looking forward to the next book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Really enjoyed the more demure level of growing attraction in this one. Impressive how Kenzie deals with things and shares her faith. Didn't want to put the book down, draws you in to the whole experience, as though you are living it out with them. Loved the characters. Realistic. Tangible. Enjoyed every minute of it, start to finish. A definite winner!!!
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March 19, 2026Exceptional book. Action packed, you can feel the characters angst, uncertainty and anxiety. Good to get a little more insite into the character of the father here again. Can't wait for the next book!
March 20, 2026
The stories of the Wright family are enthralling. Anchoring You was no exception! Action and adventure for Jasper and Kenzie at every turn of the page. Their personal journeys of doubt, fear, faith and wonder are insightful and challenging. Looking forward to Book #10.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely love this series! This book was no exception to that. There was a lot of intrigue, mystery and action in the story. You never knew what was going to happen next. This book grabbed me from the beginning. I was given a complementary copy of this book and the opinions are my own.
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March 23, 2026Loved it. I love a good pirate story. However, this one was very different indeed. Drugs, mules, deception and delusions make for an interesting story that was difficult to put down. Robin Patchen is a masterful storyteller that makes the impossible seem plausible.
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