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Sweet and Sawyer #2
Riptide
She can con her way out of anything. Except this.
Cara Sweet is finally settling into her new life—a bakery, a found family, and feelings for newly appointed Police Chief Gabe Sawyer she can't quite hide.
Then a blackmailer shows up in Haven Cove—a woman who's made a career out of finding people who don't want to be found. She knows about the forged will and the fake identity.
She gives Cara nine days to pay up. Or watch it all burn.
Cara's already hiding her past from Gabe. Now she's hiding a blackmailer, too. Every lie pulls her deeper. Every secret pushes him further away. And Gabe—still proving himself in his new role as interim police chief—is starting to notice the cracks.
Cara's team will do anything to protect her. But this isn't a fight they can win with fists or firewalls. The blackmailer is smart, ruthless, and always three steps ahead.
And Gabe, the one person Cara wants to turn to, is the one person who can never know the truth.
Some secrets are worth any price.
Some prices are impossible to pay.
Cara Sweet is finally settling into her new life—a bakery, a found family, and feelings for newly appointed Police Chief Gabe Sawyer she can't quite hide.
Then a blackmailer shows up in Haven Cove—a woman who's made a career out of finding people who don't want to be found. She knows about the forged will and the fake identity.
She gives Cara nine days to pay up. Or watch it all burn.
Cara's already hiding her past from Gabe. Now she's hiding a blackmailer, too. Every lie pulls her deeper. Every secret pushes him further away. And Gabe—still proving himself in his new role as interim police chief—is starting to notice the cracks.
Cara's team will do anything to protect her. But this isn't a fight they can win with fists or firewalls. The blackmailer is smart, ruthless, and always three steps ahead.
And Gabe, the one person Cara wants to turn to, is the one person who can never know the truth.
Some secrets are worth any price.
Some prices are impossible to pay.
- GenresContemporary
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2026
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
May 11, 2026
This book is full of interesting unique characters that I really love. There is plenty of complex suspense, action, and the beginning of a romance. I love the way God is sprinkled into the story. This is really an entertaining book with a good ending.
May 25, 2026
A ripper!
I feel like I just stepped off a roller coaster! The team needed to protect Cara, and the battle was non-stop. The suspense never let up, and the surprises just kept coming. While I really enjoyed the ongoing action, the characters also added to the story. I’ll be counting down the days until book 3 is out!
I feel like I just stepped off a roller coaster! The team needed to protect Cara, and the battle was non-stop. The suspense never let up, and the surprises just kept coming. While I really enjoyed the ongoing action, the characters also added to the story. I’ll be counting down the days until book 3 is out!
September 14, 2026
*Riptide* is a clever, fast-paced mix of romance, mystery, and suspense. Cara’s carefully guarded past begins unraveling when a ruthless blackmailer threatens the life she’s worked so hard to build. With secrets, emotional tension, and plenty of twists, it’s an addictive story about love, trust, and the price of deception.
September 28, 2026
Another great book inthis series
I love this series! I can't put each book down and then can't wait to start the next book. Suspense, friendship, small town humor, some romance, and best of all, inspiration that God is in control and always faithful even when chaos prevails. You will love this book!
I love this series! I can't put each book down and then can't wait to start the next book. Suspense, friendship, small town humor, some romance, and best of all, inspiration that God is in control and always faithful even when chaos prevails. You will love this book!
May 13, 2026
It was as good as I expected it to be! Excellent read! I absolutely cannot wait until book 3 comes out! Highly recommend it!
May 13, 2026
Riptide
Love this new series! Edie James does suspense like no one else. Faith, comraderie and romance complete the picture! Can't wait for the next book!
Love this new series! Edie James does suspense like no one else. Faith, comraderie and romance complete the picture! Can't wait for the next book!
May 24, 2026
Excellent read!
Very enjoyable story with great plot twists and surprises! I will definitely recommend this book, this series, to friends and family.
Very enjoyable story with great plot twists and surprises! I will definitely recommend this book, this series, to friends and family.
June 4, 2026
Excellent suspense!
A thrilling story of suspense, intrigue & romance with fascinating characters and an exciting plot. Looking forward to more in this series.
A thrilling story of suspense, intrigue & romance with fascinating characters and an exciting plot. Looking forward to more in this series.
July 9, 2026
I love this series! I can’t wait to read the next book.
July 14, 2026
Awesome read. Great plot
October 15, 2026
More Ai slop
At least take the time to use an editor. The ai slop is surreal with this one. I'm disappointed and expected more from her.
At least take the time to use an editor. The ai slop is surreal with this one. I'm disappointed and expected more from her.
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