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Sunset Cove #2
Mermaid Moon
Mallory’s mother died fifteen years ago. But her father’s last words on the phone were unmistakable: “Find . . . mother.” Shame and confusion have kept Mallory Davis from her home for the last fifteen years, but when her dad mysteriously dies on his mail boat route, she doesn’t have any choice but to go back to Mermaid Point. Mallory believes her father was murdered and childhood sweetheart Kevin O’Connor, game warden in Downeast Maine, confirms her suspicions. But Kevin is wary of helping Mallory in her search. She broke his heart—and left—without a word, years ago. When Mallory begins receiving threats on her own life—and her beloved teenage daughter, Haylie—their search intensifies. There’s a tangled web within the supposed murder, and it involves much more than what meets the eye. As answers begin to fall into place, Mallory realizes her search is about more than finding her father’s killer—it is also about finding herself again . . . and possibly about healing what was broken so long ago with Kevin. She just has to stay alive long enough to put all the pieces together.
352 pages, Paperback
First published January 12, 2016
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Colleen Coble
145 books6,208 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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July 30, 2016
This was a new author for me. I literally picked this book off the shelf at my library and figured I would give it a go. The beginning was a bit slow for me but soon picked up as soon as Mallory went to her hometown. This book was fun! Murder, money, beaches, unknown family life, a crazy adoption... All of it added up to make a great book. I am excited to read more of Coble's books. They're a nice cup of warm cocoa to read. Good for the soul.
February 24, 2016
Mermaid Moon is a solid second book in the Sunset Cove series, but for me, a little less enjoyable than the first book. I’m not sure what was different for me in regards to the action, but the story seemed to start off with a bang, and then slowed down. Perhaps this isn’t really a critique of this book, but rather a testament to how much I did like the first book in the series and found the mystery to be utterly enthralling. The mystery here is still good, but not quite as layered and dynamic as the previous book and not quite as suspenseful. There were a couple of times that I think the plot suffered from repeating issues in the romantic relationship.
Despite the issues I had with the story, I connected to these characters with ease and fully enjoyed the Maine setting that Colleen brings to life. Kevin’s character really held my respect as he raised his child as a single parent and worked as a Game Warden. He is an all-around a likable character and easy to respect. Mallory returns home with a lot of personal baggage and especially between her and Kevin. I really liked that their story is one of second chances and letting go of past mistakes. It was refreshing to see Mallory come to the realization that she was the one holding herself back from true forgiveness, not the one’s she assumed she’d hurt years ago.
This could be read as a stand-alone, but I love how layered the character’s stories are overall when they return from previous books, so I recommend starting with The Inn at Ocean’s Edge. Colleen excels at catching readers up with characters from the first book and giving us glimpses of those in an upcoming story. I am really looking forward to the third book about Kate, as she really tugged my heart strings in both books one and two, and I just know her story will be riveting and full of depth. Fans of Colleen’s previous novels and those looking for a quality romantic suspense story are certain to enjoy Mermaid Moon.
Despite the issues I had with the story, I connected to these characters with ease and fully enjoyed the Maine setting that Colleen brings to life. Kevin’s character really held my respect as he raised his child as a single parent and worked as a Game Warden. He is an all-around a likable character and easy to respect. Mallory returns home with a lot of personal baggage and especially between her and Kevin. I really liked that their story is one of second chances and letting go of past mistakes. It was refreshing to see Mallory come to the realization that she was the one holding herself back from true forgiveness, not the one’s she assumed she’d hurt years ago.
This could be read as a stand-alone, but I love how layered the character’s stories are overall when they return from previous books, so I recommend starting with The Inn at Ocean’s Edge. Colleen excels at catching readers up with characters from the first book and giving us glimpses of those in an upcoming story. I am really looking forward to the third book about Kate, as she really tugged my heart strings in both books one and two, and I just know her story will be riveting and full of depth. Fans of Colleen’s previous novels and those looking for a quality romantic suspense story are certain to enjoy Mermaid Moon.
May 29, 2016
4.5 stars
This mystery may not have as many twists and turns as the first book, but it's just as hard to figure out. I really liked Mallory as a character, and it was fun to have so much of Claire, Luke, and Kate from book 1. (I'd recommend reading this series in order, as this book has a few major spoilers for the previous book, and some character relationships/history makes more sense through that book.) It was truly interesting to have a game warden hero; I haven't seen that used much in mysteries, and it was neat to see him work on the case with the help of the local sheriff and his Coastie friend Luke.
The romance is tasteful and believable; I'm a sucker for second-chance love stories like theirs.
Some fun appearances: I absolutely love it when authors borrow each other's characters! This book features a spot with Abby McKinley from Married 'til Monday, a book I loved, and an professional appearance by forensic artist Gwen Marcey from A Cry from the Dust, a book I haven't read but am now eager to.
This mystery may not have as many twists and turns as the first book, but it's just as hard to figure out. I really liked Mallory as a character, and it was fun to have so much of Claire, Luke, and Kate from book 1. (I'd recommend reading this series in order, as this book has a few major spoilers for the previous book, and some character relationships/history makes more sense through that book.) It was truly interesting to have a game warden hero; I haven't seen that used much in mysteries, and it was neat to see him work on the case with the help of the local sheriff and his Coastie friend Luke.
The romance is tasteful and believable; I'm a sucker for second-chance love stories like theirs.
Some fun appearances: I absolutely love it when authors borrow each other's characters! This book features a spot with Abby McKinley from Married 'til Monday, a book I loved, and an professional appearance by forensic artist Gwen Marcey from A Cry from the Dust, a book I haven't read but am now eager to.
January 16, 2016
Mallory Davis hasn't been home in 15 years. But the phone call she receives from her father ... his last words ever spoken ... were Find ..Mother. But her mother died 15 years ago.
Even though law enforcement is calling her father's death on his boat an accident, she believes that he was murdered. The man she nearly married all those years ago, Kevin O'Connor, now a game warden, happens to agree with her.
A series of strange events puts everyone on edge. Her house is broken into ... her father's house was burned to the ground ....she and her teenage daughter receive death threats.
As she and Kevin investigate, they start connecting the dots, but the closer they get to the truth, the more nervous someone gets, and the death threats get much more serious.
Kevin wants nothing more than to protect Mallory and her daughter, but he's leery of getting too close. He was burned once and doesn't want to go down that road again ....but sometimes the heart is at odds with what the head thinks.
There are numerous characters that muddy the waters. People are not always who they seem to be. Kevin's ex-wife and her lawyer husband make an appearance. Mallory's birth father is found a day or two before he dies. It is discovered that her adoptive mother didn't just die in a boat accident ... she was shot and killed. No one has been able to find her birth mother.
As well as trying to find her father's killer, Mallory is also trying to find herself .. trying to forgive herself for all that went on 15 years earlier.
This is a typical Romantic Suspense, but it is well-written. Mallory and Kevin are likable characters. The story line is okay, even if somewhat predictable. Colleen Coble is a well established author known for her Romantic Suspense and Romance novels.
Many thanks to the author / Thomas Nelson--FICTION / NetGalley who furnished a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
Even though law enforcement is calling her father's death on his boat an accident, she believes that he was murdered. The man she nearly married all those years ago, Kevin O'Connor, now a game warden, happens to agree with her.
A series of strange events puts everyone on edge. Her house is broken into ... her father's house was burned to the ground ....she and her teenage daughter receive death threats.
As she and Kevin investigate, they start connecting the dots, but the closer they get to the truth, the more nervous someone gets, and the death threats get much more serious.
Kevin wants nothing more than to protect Mallory and her daughter, but he's leery of getting too close. He was burned once and doesn't want to go down that road again ....but sometimes the heart is at odds with what the head thinks.
There are numerous characters that muddy the waters. People are not always who they seem to be. Kevin's ex-wife and her lawyer husband make an appearance. Mallory's birth father is found a day or two before he dies. It is discovered that her adoptive mother didn't just die in a boat accident ... she was shot and killed. No one has been able to find her birth mother.
As well as trying to find her father's killer, Mallory is also trying to find herself .. trying to forgive herself for all that went on 15 years earlier.
This is a typical Romantic Suspense, but it is well-written. Mallory and Kevin are likable characters. The story line is okay, even if somewhat predictable. Colleen Coble is a well established author known for her Romantic Suspense and Romance novels.
Many thanks to the author / Thomas Nelson--FICTION / NetGalley who furnished a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
January 20, 2016
Mermaid Moon is a great addition to the Sunset Cove series. It can stand alone from book one in the series, but there are some crossover characters that make appearances in this book so it is fun to have read book one, The Inn at Ocean’s Edge.
The romantic tension in this story was fabulous! Mallory and Kevin have some serious and painful history to overcome, yet the sparks of attraction began early on in the book. I loved the progression of their relationship and the hurdles they had to overcome.
I also really enjoyed the mystery and suspense thread that ran throughout the entire book. I had some suspicions about who was causing all of the trouble and why, however, I was pleasantly surprised that the author really did keep me guessing regarding certain important characters and motivations.
I really liked the setting of this story, which is on the coast of Maine. The author does a great job of weaving in descriptions of scenery and local customs without weighing down the story. It definitely enhances it.
I enjoyed Mermaid Moon from start to finish and look forward to the next in the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
You can read this review on my blog and enter Colleen Coble's giveaway (through 2/1/16):
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The romantic tension in this story was fabulous! Mallory and Kevin have some serious and painful history to overcome, yet the sparks of attraction began early on in the book. I loved the progression of their relationship and the hurdles they had to overcome.
I also really enjoyed the mystery and suspense thread that ran throughout the entire book. I had some suspicions about who was causing all of the trouble and why, however, I was pleasantly surprised that the author really did keep me guessing regarding certain important characters and motivations.
I really liked the setting of this story, which is on the coast of Maine. The author does a great job of weaving in descriptions of scenery and local customs without weighing down the story. It definitely enhances it.
I enjoyed Mermaid Moon from start to finish and look forward to the next in the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
You can read this review on my blog and enter Colleen Coble's giveaway (through 2/1/16):
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
September 25, 2016
Mallory Davis grew up in Folly Shoals Island, Maine but left in her early twenties after making a bad mistake and then her mother's death. Within a couple of months, she married and later had a daughter, Haylie. Her husband is now dead and left her without financial stability. She is trying to make jewelry to support Haylie and herself where they live in Bangor, Maine. While she is about to pick up her daughter from school, she receives a disturbing phone call from her father. It sounded like he was hurt or worse. Mallory called a friend, Kevin, to check on her dad. She had an app on her phone that would track his location and gave that to Kevin. Kevin is a game warden and law enforcement officer. Mallory quickly left her daughter, Haylie, with a neighbor and best friend, Carol, to travel back to Folly Shoals to see her father. Carol and Haylie are to follow later. Unfortunately, Kevin finds her father already dead on his boat used to deliver the mail. Carol and Haylie stumble on any intruder in Mallory's house and decide to follow Mallory to Folly Shoals feeling that they are not safe in Bangor. It is determined later that Mallory's dad Edmund was murdered. One event after another leads Mallory and Kevin as well as the local sheriff, Danny Colton, know that someone is out to get Mallory and her daughter. This is a suspenseful book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and has some surprising twists and turns. Another fun thing about it is seeing characters from Denise Hunter's Chapel Springs and Summer Harbor series. The towns mentioned in Mermaid Moon are also in the Summer Harbor series. I know that Colleen Coble and Denise Hunter are friends and first readers for each other so this was a cool feature to revisit old characters. This is a great suspenseful book to keep you guessing who is trying to get to the Davis family.
April 9, 2016
This book is very good, I will say that. It kept me interested and excited to read more, even though I did figure out some of the mysteries before they were revealed. And I have my suspicions, anyway, that the author maybe wanted us to figure out some of this stuff before the characters did. Maybe that's not true... but I really didn't see how anyone could have read this book and not at least have some pretty accurate suspicions about some things.
I loved the characters! And the storyline was very interesting, especially the suspense. Though, as I mentioned before, I had already figured out some of the mysteries, I did very much enjoy seeing how everything would play out. And there were some things that remained in the dark for me almost to the very end.
One thing I really liked was seeing how Kevin and Mallory had changed over the years they spent apart. How they handled the situations in the past versus how they wished they had handled them. How having God in their lives made handling their circumstances... easier. And I don't think I'm revealing a major plot twist or anything when I say that I liked seeing how Kevin and Mallory got back together.
On the other hand... the dialogue isn't Colleen's best, I think, and sometimes felt forced and fake. Not too bad, mind you, and mostly early on in the story, if I'm remembering correctly.
Also, there were a couple things that I didn't really care for. I kinda felt that there might have been too much focus on There was one scene The purpose of this scene, I imagine, was to show how things had changed by the... reaction to this situation? It's really not a major thing, I suppose, but I know of some readers who won't care for having that in the book and so I felt I should mention it.
And lastly, this comment from Carol actually kinda aggravated me: Honestly, I think that part was the only one I was truly unhappy about.
Overall, it's a pretty great book and I'm definitely looking forward to finishing this series! :)
I loved the characters! And the storyline was very interesting, especially the suspense. Though, as I mentioned before, I had already figured out some of the mysteries, I did very much enjoy seeing how everything would play out. And there were some things that remained in the dark for me almost to the very end.
One thing I really liked was seeing how Kevin and Mallory had changed over the years they spent apart. How they handled the situations in the past versus how they wished they had handled them. How having God in their lives made handling their circumstances... easier. And I don't think I'm revealing a major plot twist or anything when I say that I liked seeing how Kevin and Mallory got back together.
On the other hand... the dialogue isn't Colleen's best, I think, and sometimes felt forced and fake. Not too bad, mind you, and mostly early on in the story, if I'm remembering correctly.
Also, there were a couple things that I didn't really care for. I kinda felt that there might have been too much focus on There was one scene The purpose of this scene, I imagine, was to show how things had changed by the... reaction to this situation? It's really not a major thing, I suppose, but I know of some readers who won't care for having that in the book and so I felt I should mention it.
And lastly, this comment from Carol actually kinda aggravated me: Honestly, I think that part was the only one I was truly unhappy about.
Overall, it's a pretty great book and I'm definitely looking forward to finishing this series! :)
January 22, 2016
Mallory left home 15 years and hasn't looked back...until her father calls her as he's dying. His words make no sense, but she is compelled to go home. Then someone breaks into her home on the mainland and it doesn't feel safe to go back there, yet someone is out to get her on the island, too. In the midst of it all she has to confront the love she left when she abandoned the island. Kevin has his own set of baggage, including parents who blame Mallory for his choices. Both Mallory and Kevin have unresolved issues they must confront while Mallory tries to stay alive.
I enjoyed the mystery and the twists and turns. What kept me coming back was wondering whether Mallory would find answers to all her questions and whether she could accept the ones she found. Her world is completely upended
July 23, 2018
Another solid suspense novel by Colleen Coble.
February 1, 2021
This suspense story was filled to the brim with mystery, intrigue, high stakes, and a twisty plot. It kept me riveted from the first chapter.
I enjoyed the mother/daughter and father/daughter relationships in this novel. Each held its own special something, and it was fun to see the interactions each had.
It’s not every day that I read a book that features a young blind girl, but it was really great to see this sort of disability highlighted. It was wonderful to watch the girl’s journey with her service dog unfold.
The descriptions of the mermaid jewelry made the gorgeous items really pop off the page for me.
The mystery kept me guessing throughout.
The only negative for me was that the leads moved into the same house together at one point. There were plenty of other options, as other characters pointed out, but they chose to go with the most tempting of them all. Not a smart move. This was especially awkward and inappropriate to me because both parties had a daughter, both of whom were impressionable and could have learned some wrong habits that could lead them down a bad road in life.
Content: strip joint (mentioned), one replacement expletive, marital affairs (mentioned), tobacco
I enjoyed the mother/daughter and father/daughter relationships in this novel. Each held its own special something, and it was fun to see the interactions each had.
It’s not every day that I read a book that features a young blind girl, but it was really great to see this sort of disability highlighted. It was wonderful to watch the girl’s journey with her service dog unfold.
The descriptions of the mermaid jewelry made the gorgeous items really pop off the page for me.
The mystery kept me guessing throughout.
The only negative for me was that the leads moved into the same house together at one point. There were plenty of other options, as other characters pointed out, but they chose to go with the most tempting of them all. Not a smart move. This was especially awkward and inappropriate to me because both parties had a daughter, both of whom were impressionable and could have learned some wrong habits that could lead them down a bad road in life.
Content: strip joint (mentioned), one replacement expletive, marital affairs (mentioned), tobacco
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January 12, 2016Best book ever by Colleen! Mermaid Moon by: Colleen Coble
Mermaid Moon is book two in A Sunset Cove series by Colleen Coble. This is the book book that Colleen has ever written. She sure knows how to capture the reader and draw them into the book right from the start. I was sitting on the edge of my seat all the way through this book. I didn’t want to put this book down! Characters that are so captivating. The love, passion, determination, stubbornness of the characters capture you. You will be rooting for the good guys to get the bad guys in this story. There is so much suspense and romance to get your attention in this story. I am so looking forward to reading the next book in this series! Be sure to get your copy of this book today! It also makes a great gift 5 stars!
Mermaid Moon is book two in A Sunset Cove series by Colleen Coble. This is the book book that Colleen has ever written. She sure knows how to capture the reader and draw them into the book right from the start. I was sitting on the edge of my seat all the way through this book. I didn’t want to put this book down! Characters that are so captivating. The love, passion, determination, stubbornness of the characters capture you. You will be rooting for the good guys to get the bad guys in this story. There is so much suspense and romance to get your attention in this story. I am so looking forward to reading the next book in this series! Be sure to get your copy of this book today! It also makes a great gift 5 stars!
January 5, 2020
A good romantic suspense!
I am realising very quickly that Colleen Coble has her own signature in her writing and that is that her novels are fast paced with lots of twist and turns. I think this is my favourite thing about her books lots going on with quick suspenseful plots.
I didn’t enjoy this as much as the first book in the series but it was still very engaging with twist and turns that had me guessing until the end.
I love the cover!
5 stars to Devon O’Day for an excellent and engaging audio performance.
Recommended for all Romance suspense fans!
I am realising very quickly that Colleen Coble has her own signature in her writing and that is that her novels are fast paced with lots of twist and turns. I think this is my favourite thing about her books lots going on with quick suspenseful plots.
I didn’t enjoy this as much as the first book in the series but it was still very engaging with twist and turns that had me guessing until the end.
I love the cover!
5 stars to Devon O’Day for an excellent and engaging audio performance.
Recommended for all Romance suspense fans!
February 1, 2016
While I've read and enjoyed a couple of Colleen Coble's books in the past, this was my first time reading one of her romantic suspenses. But I was offered it to review so I figured I'd give it a try and boy am I glad I did! This book was SO good, the suspense was absolutely non-stop and I had no idea who the villains were or what their motivation was, with as many romantic suspense book as I read it's hard to keep me guessing but Ms. Coble did it with this one, kudos to her! Where do I even begin to start describing all the things I loved about this book?! I loved the setting, the small ocean side town on the coast of Maine was beautifully written, I found myself feeling that I was really there and I loved how Ms. Coble was able to describe it so perfectly and still have time for all the crazy suspense. I loved both the main characters, Mallory and Kevin, they made such a great couple, it was great that even though there was pain they had to get past, they had been in a relationship years earlier so the romance never felt rushed in the slightest. I also loved Kevin's daughter Sadie, she was such a delightful ray of sunshine, I loved how she didn't let the difficulties she was facing get her down, I was greatly inspired by her.
If you are a fan of Denise Hunter's books you will be just as thrilled as I was to know that her character Abby McKinley as well as Sheriff Danny Colton and the Town of Summer Harbor, Maine make cameo appearances in this book and likewise if you are a fan of Carrie Stuart Parks' books you will be delighted to see her main character Gwen Marcey make a cameo in this book as well. I loved that Colleen Coble brought those characters into this story, as a fan of both of those authors I thought it was simply the coolest!
Oh, and even though Mermaid Moon is the second book in the Sunset Cove series they can be read as standalones, I have not read the first book and that did not affect my understanding or enjoyment of this story at all. I look forward to reading book one in the series as well as more of Ms. Coble's work in the future!
Overall, I adored Mermaid Moon from start to finish, my only complaint is that by the end I was really mad...because the last thing I needed was to add another name to my overflowing list of favorite romantic suspense authors! LOL! :)
But nevertheless I am delighted to say that after reading this book Colleen Coble now has a permanent spot on my list of favorite authors! I can't wait to read many more of her books in the future!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through the BookLook bloggers review program in exchange for my honest review, which I have done. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.
If you are a fan of Denise Hunter's books you will be just as thrilled as I was to know that her character Abby McKinley as well as Sheriff Danny Colton and the Town of Summer Harbor, Maine make cameo appearances in this book and likewise if you are a fan of Carrie Stuart Parks' books you will be delighted to see her main character Gwen Marcey make a cameo in this book as well. I loved that Colleen Coble brought those characters into this story, as a fan of both of those authors I thought it was simply the coolest!
Oh, and even though Mermaid Moon is the second book in the Sunset Cove series they can be read as standalones, I have not read the first book and that did not affect my understanding or enjoyment of this story at all. I look forward to reading book one in the series as well as more of Ms. Coble's work in the future!
Overall, I adored Mermaid Moon from start to finish, my only complaint is that by the end I was really mad...because the last thing I needed was to add another name to my overflowing list of favorite romantic suspense authors! LOL! :)
But nevertheless I am delighted to say that after reading this book Colleen Coble now has a permanent spot on my list of favorite authors! I can't wait to read many more of her books in the future!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through the BookLook bloggers review program in exchange for my honest review, which I have done. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.
January 13, 2016
WOW! Colleen Coble is one of my go-to romantic suspense authors for a reason! Between Mermaid Moon and The Inn at Ocean’s Edge (the first book in the Sunset Cove series), I have been spellbound for the past two days & on the edge of my seat from the suspense! (How many more exclamation points can I use in this paragraph?!?)
The action started almost immediately and barely allowed me to catch my breath until the end. A doozy of a plot twist (or two… or three) kept me guessing in Mermaid Moon even more than in Ocean’s Edge, and I could not put it down. Even when the suspense part of things calmed for a moment or two, the kisses (one in particular) stole my breath all over again … so it might be wise for you to make sure you have an alternate supply of oxygen close at hand before you begin reading :)
I also loved the underlying theme of grace that permeates the story. Many characters in Mermaid Moon are in need of a second chance. Several have been given that fresh start yet still struggle to extend that same grace to themselves. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies, our own stumbling blocks, and Colleen Coble has painted a tender picture of the need to forgive ourselves as well as others.
Bottom Line: Carve out plenty of time to read Mermaid Moon (and The Inn at Ocean’s Edge if you haven’t already) because you won’t want to put it down once you start! Riveting suspense, rekindled romance, and gentle nudges of grace all merge together, grabbing your attention from the beginning and holding it captive until the very end. You don’t have to have read The Inn at Ocean’s Edge to follow what’s happening in Mermaid Moon, but – if you have – you will enjoy seeing several familiar faces and continued story arcs. I cannot recommend this series highly enough and am waiting eagerly for Kate’s story coming in September – Twilight at Blueberry Barrens.
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)
The action started almost immediately and barely allowed me to catch my breath until the end. A doozy of a plot twist (or two… or three) kept me guessing in Mermaid Moon even more than in Ocean’s Edge, and I could not put it down. Even when the suspense part of things calmed for a moment or two, the kisses (one in particular) stole my breath all over again … so it might be wise for you to make sure you have an alternate supply of oxygen close at hand before you begin reading :)
I also loved the underlying theme of grace that permeates the story. Many characters in Mermaid Moon are in need of a second chance. Several have been given that fresh start yet still struggle to extend that same grace to themselves. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies, our own stumbling blocks, and Colleen Coble has painted a tender picture of the need to forgive ourselves as well as others.
Bottom Line: Carve out plenty of time to read Mermaid Moon (and The Inn at Ocean’s Edge if you haven’t already) because you won’t want to put it down once you start! Riveting suspense, rekindled romance, and gentle nudges of grace all merge together, grabbing your attention from the beginning and holding it captive until the very end. You don’t have to have read The Inn at Ocean’s Edge to follow what’s happening in Mermaid Moon, but – if you have – you will enjoy seeing several familiar faces and continued story arcs. I cannot recommend this series highly enough and am waiting eagerly for Kate’s story coming in September – Twilight at Blueberry Barrens.
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)
July 22, 2021
4 hesitant stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
While I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed The Inn At Ocean’s Edge, it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read. I felt as if the suspense was a bit lacking, although I enjoyed the “ know who committed the crime already “ aspect of it.
One thing that really knocked down a star for me was the fact that there were hardly any conventionally Christian aspects (Bible reading, praying, going to church, talking about God) in it, though obviously marked as a Christian fiction book. This bothered me because it read as more of a secular book. *sigh*
Now for the romance. Where do I even begin…. it felt a little too heavy for me in some places. The constant descriptions of men by a specific character really made me feel uncomfortable. Like, no thank you! The love story between Mallory and Kevin, though, was very sweet. I loved the whole second-chance trope their relationship portrayed. While some of the mentions of touching were a little much, overall it was very satisfactory.
For my final thoughts I would say: not recommended for younger teens but maybe for teens 16+ also, there are several mentions of affairs (spoiler Mallory had a baby out of wedlock), and such. There are also constant mentions of blood and violence due to being a suspenseful book.
I will be continuing with the last book in the series. Excited to learn more about Kate!
While I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed The Inn At Ocean’s Edge, it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read. I felt as if the suspense was a bit lacking, although I enjoyed the “ know who committed the crime already “ aspect of it.
One thing that really knocked down a star for me was the fact that there were hardly any conventionally Christian aspects (Bible reading, praying, going to church, talking about God) in it, though obviously marked as a Christian fiction book. This bothered me because it read as more of a secular book. *sigh*
Now for the romance. Where do I even begin…. it felt a little too heavy for me in some places. The constant descriptions of men by a specific character really made me feel uncomfortable. Like, no thank you! The love story between Mallory and Kevin, though, was very sweet. I loved the whole second-chance trope their relationship portrayed. While some of the mentions of touching were a little much, overall it was very satisfactory.
For my final thoughts I would say: not recommended for younger teens but maybe for teens 16+ also, there are several mentions of affairs (spoiler Mallory had a baby out of wedlock), and such. There are also constant mentions of blood and violence due to being a suspenseful book.
I will be continuing with the last book in the series. Excited to learn more about Kate!
December 26, 2015
Mermaid Moon is the second book in this series and I recommend that you read the first, equally excellent, but this book can stand-alone.
Can you imagine getting a call from you father as he is dying? Then trying to reach him as fast as you can, with the hope that you can save him. This is basically what happened to Mallory fifteen years ago, and now she is returning home under similar circumstances. Last time she felt responsible for the death of her mother, and now her father’s last words were to find her mother.
Strange words from a dying man that lead us on an adventure to save her and her daughters lives. Someone is really out to wipe out this family and to hide their trail, and around every corner is new danger and surprises.
This book really flows and I had to keep reading and enjoying, sometimes with my heart in my throat, to find the answers here. There is so much going on and so many surprises, and you won’t see most of them coming. I really enjoyed this book and read it because I love Colleen Coble’s book. You won’t be disappointed here!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review.
January 18, 2016
MERMAID MOON is another winner from award winning romantic suspense author, Colleen Coble. I enjoyed getting to know Mallory and Kevin. Kevin was a dear, kind man, devoted to his job, his blind daughter and Mallory. The story was fairly predictable (I figured out who the real mom was early on) but not the dad, nor the reason for the mystery until near the end. I would've liked to have seen more of Sadie in the story, too. However, that said, I did enjoy reading MERMAID MOON and while it wasn't my favorite Colleen Coble book, it wasn't my least favorite either. I enjoyed the Maine setting and Mallory's tenaciousness. I also greatly admired Kevin's devotion. A good mystery that mostly kept me guessing.
January 25, 2016
Another winner by Colleen Coble!
July 29, 2017
35-letnia Mallory Davis wiedzie stosunkowo spokojne życie, chociaż samotnie wychowuje nastoletnią córkę i zmaga się z problemami finansowymi. W dniu, kiedy wydaje się, że los w końcu się do niej uśmiechnął, kobieta odbiera bardzo niepokojący telefon od ojca, z którym prawie nie utrzymuje kontaktu. Gdy Mallory dociera do rodzinnej miejscowości okazuje się, że jej ojciec nie żyje, a okoliczności jego śmierci mogą wskazywać na morderstwo. W dodatku przez telefon, tuż przed śmiercią, kazał jej znaleźć matkę, co z pozoru nie ma sensu, bo zginęła ona 15 lat temu. Rozpoczyna się ciąg dziwnych, niepokojących wydarzeń - ktoś ewidentnie czyha na Mallory i jej córkę, doprowadzając do serii niebezpiecznych sytuacji. Kobieta jest jednak zdeterminowana odkryć prawdę o śmierci ojca, w czym pomaga jej dawny narzeczony - Kevin O’Connor. Czy po 15 latach pozostało jeszcze cokolwiek z ich uczucia? I czy Mallory zdoła przeżyć wystarczająco długo, aby to odkryć?
Colleen Coble to bestsellerowa amerykańska pisarka, specjalizująca się w powieściach z pogranicza sensacji i romansu. Nie miałam jeszcze styczności z jej twórczością, ale muszę przyznać, że takie połączenie bardzo przypadło mi do gustu. Czyni ono książkę podwójnie wciągającą, bo nie tylko z wypiekami na twarzy czekamy na rozwiązanie wszystkich zagadek i tajemnic, ale i chcemy dowiedzieć się, jak potoczy się związek dwójki głównych bohaterów.
Narracja w powieści jest trzecioosobowa, ale wydarzenia poznajemy zarówno z perspektywy Mallory, jak i Kevina. Autorka zastosowała też ciekawy zabieg, wprowadzając także narrację z perspektywy prześladowczyni Mallory - Julii, jednocześnie aż do końca trzymając w ukryciu motywy jej postępowania. Prawie od samego początku znamy więc odpowiedź na pytanie: “kto?”, nie wiedząc jednak “dlaczego?”. Mam też dobrą wiadomość dla fanów Denise Hunter - w “Księżycu nad przylądkiem” pojawia się Summer Harbor, a dużą rolę odgrywa szeryf Colton.
Bardzo polubiłam Mallory za jej odwagę, determinację graniczącą z uporem, za jej ciepło i dobroć. Nie jest jednak jednowymiarową postacią, ma też swoje wady i stale musi walczyć z demonami przeszłości - przez ostatnie 15 lat zmagała się z poczuciem winy po śmierci matki, przez co też ucierpiały jej relacje z ojcem. Wiele łączy ją z Kevinem - oboje samotnie wychowują dzieci, a jego rodzice nie są w stanie pogodzić się z tym, że odrzucił ich plany, dotyczące jego przyszłości i postanowił spełniać własne pragnienia. Mallory i Kevin oboje przeszli w życiu wiele od czasów swojego rozstania, ale trudne doświadczenia nie uczyniły ich zgorzkniałymi. Chociaż ich serca nie są wolne od cierpienia, to jednak ciągle jest w nich miejsce na miłość.
“Księżyc nad przylądkiem” to przede wszystkim opowieść o drugich szansach, tych od innych ludzi, jak również tych od Boga, o miłości, której nie jest w stanie zaszkodzić nawet wieloletnia rozłąka, a także o przebaczeniu, także tym najtrudniejszym - przebaczeniu samemu sobie. Do tego mamy wciągający wątek kryminalny, świetnych bohaterów i niepowtarzalny klimat nadmorskiego stanu Maine. Ja jestem zdecydowanie na tak i mam nadzieję, że i Wy sięgniecie po tę powieść!
Colleen Coble to bestsellerowa amerykańska pisarka, specjalizująca się w powieściach z pogranicza sensacji i romansu. Nie miałam jeszcze styczności z jej twórczością, ale muszę przyznać, że takie połączenie bardzo przypadło mi do gustu. Czyni ono książkę podwójnie wciągającą, bo nie tylko z wypiekami na twarzy czekamy na rozwiązanie wszystkich zagadek i tajemnic, ale i chcemy dowiedzieć się, jak potoczy się związek dwójki głównych bohaterów.
Narracja w powieści jest trzecioosobowa, ale wydarzenia poznajemy zarówno z perspektywy Mallory, jak i Kevina. Autorka zastosowała też ciekawy zabieg, wprowadzając także narrację z perspektywy prześladowczyni Mallory - Julii, jednocześnie aż do końca trzymając w ukryciu motywy jej postępowania. Prawie od samego początku znamy więc odpowiedź na pytanie: “kto?”, nie wiedząc jednak “dlaczego?”. Mam też dobrą wiadomość dla fanów Denise Hunter - w “Księżycu nad przylądkiem” pojawia się Summer Harbor, a dużą rolę odgrywa szeryf Colton.
Bardzo polubiłam Mallory za jej odwagę, determinację graniczącą z uporem, za jej ciepło i dobroć. Nie jest jednak jednowymiarową postacią, ma też swoje wady i stale musi walczyć z demonami przeszłości - przez ostatnie 15 lat zmagała się z poczuciem winy po śmierci matki, przez co też ucierpiały jej relacje z ojcem. Wiele łączy ją z Kevinem - oboje samotnie wychowują dzieci, a jego rodzice nie są w stanie pogodzić się z tym, że odrzucił ich plany, dotyczące jego przyszłości i postanowił spełniać własne pragnienia. Mallory i Kevin oboje przeszli w życiu wiele od czasów swojego rozstania, ale trudne doświadczenia nie uczyniły ich zgorzkniałymi. Chociaż ich serca nie są wolne od cierpienia, to jednak ciągle jest w nich miejsce na miłość.
“Księżyc nad przylądkiem” to przede wszystkim opowieść o drugich szansach, tych od innych ludzi, jak również tych od Boga, o miłości, której nie jest w stanie zaszkodzić nawet wieloletnia rozłąka, a także o przebaczeniu, także tym najtrudniejszym - przebaczeniu samemu sobie. Do tego mamy wciągający wątek kryminalny, świetnych bohaterów i niepowtarzalny klimat nadmorskiego stanu Maine. Ja jestem zdecydowanie na tak i mam nadzieję, że i Wy sięgniecie po tę powieść!
January 3, 2021
Mermaid Moon is book two in the Sunset Cove series by Colleen Coble. One afternoon Mallory received a phone call from her father asking for help. First-person Mallory called was her childhood friend Game Warden Kevin O'Connor to check on her father. However, Game Warden Kevin O'Connor found her father dead on his boat. At first, law enforcement decided Mallory's father's death was an accident. Mallory did not believe that verdict and started to investigate herself with the help of Kevin. Mermaid Moon readers will continue to follow Mallory and Kevin to find out if they reunited their childhood romance.
Mermaid Mood is another fantastic book by Colleen Coble. I had no trouble engaging with Mermaid Moon's plot, and putting the book down was difficult. I love Colleen Coble's portrayal of Mermaid Mood's characters and how they intertwine with each other throughout this book. Mermaid Mood is well written and researched by Colleen Coble. I like Colleen Coble the description of Mermaid Mood's settings that allows me to imagine being part of this book's plot.
The readers of Mermaid Mood will understand the role of a Game Warden in Maine. Mermaid Mood's readers will also learn about the delivery of mail by boat to Maine's small island.
I recommend this book.
Mermaid Mood is another fantastic book by Colleen Coble. I had no trouble engaging with Mermaid Moon's plot, and putting the book down was difficult. I love Colleen Coble's portrayal of Mermaid Mood's characters and how they intertwine with each other throughout this book. Mermaid Mood is well written and researched by Colleen Coble. I like Colleen Coble the description of Mermaid Mood's settings that allows me to imagine being part of this book's plot.
The readers of Mermaid Mood will understand the role of a Game Warden in Maine. Mermaid Mood's readers will also learn about the delivery of mail by boat to Maine's small island.
I recommend this book.
May 20, 2018
Although I gave the first book int series 3 stars, this book didn't work for me at all. None of the characters captured my interest and the plot fell flat. Although I usually like second chance romances, these two felt very juvenile in their back and forth emotions. Keeping their history and the reason for their breakup a secret from the reader lasted way too long and I wasn't really sure why it needed to be so slowly revealed. It detracted from the actual suspense plot which never reached it's potential. I guessed most of the "bad guys" and the reasoning. The ending somehow felt rushed and I finished feeling dissatisfied.
April 24, 2024
Lots of twists and turns...very suspenseful. Great read. Second in a three book series.
July 19, 2016
I received a free copy of this book at RT16.
Reading through Mermaid Moon I was deciding between three and four stars, but then I got to the end and it became a two star book.
The heroine, Mallory, gets a call from her father as he's dying on his boat. She calls her ex-fiancé, who is the local game warden and the first line of the law, and asks him to check up on her father. Kevin does and calls the sheriff. The sheriff thinks it's a accident, but Kevin doesn't. It looks like the boat has been searched and Kevin thinks he smells perfume. Mallory, her daughter, and her friend Carol drive to Mallory's father's house. The first night they're there someone throws a rock with a threatening note through the window and Mallory calls Kevin to report it. He comes over and they find that someone has broken in and stolen Mallory's old report cards, birth certificate, some picture albums, the love letters from Kevin, and some old journals. Mallory and Kevin's shared history is making it difficult for them to spend so much time together, but they make the effort to be adults. Kevin is still bitter about what happened and Mallory feels intense shame and guilt. Don't worry, there is no cheating.
I liked the two main characters. The transition from "stay away from me" to "I'll love you forever" seemed kind of abrupt, but that's pretty much the standard in second chance stories. Kevin is a strong character and has a life beyond his feelings for Mallory. He's been married, has a real job, and has a blind daughter who came off as her own character rather than a plot moppet. Mallory's history since Kevin is a little stereotypical in that she married, but never really loved her husband because she always loved Kevin. She is the typical isolated heroine who only has the hero to depend on. Both her parents are dead as is her husband. Her only relative is an aunt who is elderly and lives a distance away. What does Mallory actually do for a living? Does she sell jewelry piece by piece to pay her mortgage? That seems a little iffy given the first chapter. She also has a daughter. I liked that Haylie was written like a real teenager, but no one judged her or Mallory for Haylie being somewhat self centered and annoying.
I thought the balance between plot and romance was very well done right up until the end. First off, the ending didn't make sense based on information we were given earlier in the book. There is information that was common knowledge that completely removes the baddies' motivation for their actions. Even worse is that once the baddies are foiled and the HEA achieved, the book just stops. It's like it was only about the romance and the whole rest of what was going on was incidental. If what the baddies were worried about could happen, did it now they are out of the picture? Did Mallory rebuild? What did Haylie think about the HEA? What happened to the baddies?
All this is a shame because Mermaid Moon is well written and I loved the setting in Maine. I got a strong sense of place and I really enjoyed that. The whole mermaid moon idea is beautiful and I loved the visual of Mallory and her mother looking for mermaids.
While this is book two, I had no problem reading it as a stand alone.
Reading through Mermaid Moon I was deciding between three and four stars, but then I got to the end and it became a two star book.
The heroine, Mallory, gets a call from her father as he's dying on his boat. She calls her ex-fiancé, who is the local game warden and the first line of the law, and asks him to check up on her father. Kevin does and calls the sheriff. The sheriff thinks it's a accident, but Kevin doesn't. It looks like the boat has been searched and Kevin thinks he smells perfume. Mallory, her daughter, and her friend Carol drive to Mallory's father's house. The first night they're there someone throws a rock with a threatening note through the window and Mallory calls Kevin to report it. He comes over and they find that someone has broken in and stolen Mallory's old report cards, birth certificate, some picture albums, the love letters from Kevin, and some old journals. Mallory and Kevin's shared history is making it difficult for them to spend so much time together, but they make the effort to be adults. Kevin is still bitter about what happened and Mallory feels intense shame and guilt. Don't worry, there is no cheating.
I liked the two main characters. The transition from "stay away from me" to "I'll love you forever" seemed kind of abrupt, but that's pretty much the standard in second chance stories. Kevin is a strong character and has a life beyond his feelings for Mallory. He's been married, has a real job, and has a blind daughter who came off as her own character rather than a plot moppet. Mallory's history since Kevin is a little stereotypical in that she married, but never really loved her husband because she always loved Kevin. She is the typical isolated heroine who only has the hero to depend on. Both her parents are dead as is her husband. Her only relative is an aunt who is elderly and lives a distance away. What does Mallory actually do for a living? Does she sell jewelry piece by piece to pay her mortgage? That seems a little iffy given the first chapter. She also has a daughter. I liked that Haylie was written like a real teenager, but no one judged her or Mallory for Haylie being somewhat self centered and annoying.
I thought the balance between plot and romance was very well done right up until the end. First off, the ending didn't make sense based on information we were given earlier in the book. There is information that was common knowledge that completely removes the baddies' motivation for their actions. Even worse is that once the baddies are foiled and the HEA achieved, the book just stops. It's like it was only about the romance and the whole rest of what was going on was incidental. If what the baddies were worried about could happen, did it now they are out of the picture? Did Mallory rebuild? What did Haylie think about the HEA? What happened to the baddies?
All this is a shame because Mermaid Moon is well written and I loved the setting in Maine. I got a strong sense of place and I really enjoyed that. The whole mermaid moon idea is beautiful and I loved the visual of Mallory and her mother looking for mermaids.
While this is book two, I had no problem reading it as a stand alone.
January 5, 2016
I have read a good bunch of Colleen Coble’s writing, so I know what to expect when I approach any of her romantic suspense. For the most part, I truly enjoy her unique stories with their unique settings. Not one of her series really ever takes place in the same town, which I truly enjoy. As for Coble’s second installment in her A Sunset Cove Novel series with Mermaid Moon, I enjoyed the mystery.
I enjoy stories in series that bring back characters that I have come to know and enjoy spending time with in earlier books. In the first book in this series, The Inn at Ocean’s Edge, I got to understand and empathize with Claire. She comes back in this second book and is a friend of our newest heroine Mallory. A great way for a writer to keep my attention is to bring back familiar characters and have them interact with the new characters.
As for the conflict and romance, it wasn’t such a high demand for suspense or mystery. The romance plays a huge part of the story with a little bit of suspense thrown in to keep the reader’s guessing. Following the normal protocol for a romance book, I was pretty sure that Mallory and Kevin would overcome the struggles that kept them apart and find a way to move onto their future together. Totally predictable. On the other hand, the suspense part got vamped up in the last fifty pages of the book and kept me turning the pages, wanting to understand the reasoning behind the bad person’s actions. Totally a unique idea. Really liked it.
As for the writing, Coble does an excellent job at describing and inviting her readers into the setting with her use of imagery and descriptive words. I really felt like I have gone back and visited a favorite family vacation spot that I can’t wait to return to every summer. The even amount of prose and dialogue keeps the story moving at a quick pace, allowing me to flip through the story pretty rapidly. I really had a hard time putting down the book.
True to a romance novel, Colleen Coble latest mystery, Mermaid Moon, kept my attention as the sparks and danger flew across the pages, inviting me to return once more to Sunset Cove. I really can’t wait for the next book to come out.
I received a complimentary copy of Mermaid Moon from Thomas Nelson Publishing and the opinions stated are all my own.
I enjoy stories in series that bring back characters that I have come to know and enjoy spending time with in earlier books. In the first book in this series, The Inn at Ocean’s Edge, I got to understand and empathize with Claire. She comes back in this second book and is a friend of our newest heroine Mallory. A great way for a writer to keep my attention is to bring back familiar characters and have them interact with the new characters.
As for the conflict and romance, it wasn’t such a high demand for suspense or mystery. The romance plays a huge part of the story with a little bit of suspense thrown in to keep the reader’s guessing. Following the normal protocol for a romance book, I was pretty sure that Mallory and Kevin would overcome the struggles that kept them apart and find a way to move onto their future together. Totally predictable. On the other hand, the suspense part got vamped up in the last fifty pages of the book and kept me turning the pages, wanting to understand the reasoning behind the bad person’s actions. Totally a unique idea. Really liked it.
As for the writing, Coble does an excellent job at describing and inviting her readers into the setting with her use of imagery and descriptive words. I really felt like I have gone back and visited a favorite family vacation spot that I can’t wait to return to every summer. The even amount of prose and dialogue keeps the story moving at a quick pace, allowing me to flip through the story pretty rapidly. I really had a hard time putting down the book.
True to a romance novel, Colleen Coble latest mystery, Mermaid Moon, kept my attention as the sparks and danger flew across the pages, inviting me to return once more to Sunset Cove. I really can’t wait for the next book to come out.
I received a complimentary copy of Mermaid Moon from Thomas Nelson Publishing and the opinions stated are all my own.
November 24, 2015
Mermaid Moon is the second in the series Sunset Cove. When you pick up and read a Colleen Coble novel you come to expect that it will be suspenseful and full of twists and this book did not disappoint. The book caught my interest from the first few pages when Mallory's father is found murdered on his boat. Mallory returns to the town and immediately her life and those she loves is in danger. She reconnects with a Kevin, a former boyfriend from her past. They have a painful history that they have to work through. He helps her in her quest to find out the truth and in the meantime old hurts are healed. I loved that part of the story and how it unfolded.
The theme of this book is second chances. I loved how Mallory and Kevin were able to work out their problem and got the opportunity for a second chance. There is some other characters who had second chances but to mention them would be giving away too much of the story line.
I loved the suspense and mystery in the story. I did not know who to suspect was behind all this until near the end. Sometimes you suspect one person and it turns out not to be the case. I like it when the author writes the story so well that you don't know who to suspect.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for providing me a copy of the novel to preview. Mermaid Moon is due to be released January 12, 2016.
The theme of this book is second chances. I loved how Mallory and Kevin were able to work out their problem and got the opportunity for a second chance. There is some other characters who had second chances but to mention them would be giving away too much of the story line.
I loved the suspense and mystery in the story. I did not know who to suspect was behind all this until near the end. Sometimes you suspect one person and it turns out not to be the case. I like it when the author writes the story so well that you don't know who to suspect.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for providing me a copy of the novel to preview. Mermaid Moon is due to be released January 12, 2016.
February 19, 2016
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Wow! This book kept me the edge of my seat while I was reading it! Mallory and her dad wasn’t close, but when she rec’d a phone call from him just before he died saying, ‘find mom’ she was really confused. Her mom passed away years ago. Mallory has no choice but to return to Mermaid Point to try and figure out what happen to her dad. A trip back into her past, including childhood sweetheart Kevin O’Connor takes Mallory on a whirlwind trip that has Mallory digging into parts of her past, someone starts threatening Mallory, as well as her daughter’s life.
There is so much going on in this story, so many twists and turns. When I thought I had it all figured out, something else happens to throw me off again, and I loved it! Colleen Coble does such a fantastic job of creating characters that I connected with as they became part of the story, and realistic scenes that makes me wish I had been a detective! I love Ms. Coble’s books, and this is one of her very best! If you enjoy fast pace suspense thrillers, Mermaid Moon is a fantastic book you will want to read!
I received this book from BookLook Bloggers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.
Wow! This book kept me the edge of my seat while I was reading it! Mallory and her dad wasn’t close, but when she rec’d a phone call from him just before he died saying, ‘find mom’ she was really confused. Her mom passed away years ago. Mallory has no choice but to return to Mermaid Point to try and figure out what happen to her dad. A trip back into her past, including childhood sweetheart Kevin O’Connor takes Mallory on a whirlwind trip that has Mallory digging into parts of her past, someone starts threatening Mallory, as well as her daughter’s life.
There is so much going on in this story, so many twists and turns. When I thought I had it all figured out, something else happens to throw me off again, and I loved it! Colleen Coble does such a fantastic job of creating characters that I connected with as they became part of the story, and realistic scenes that makes me wish I had been a detective! I love Ms. Coble’s books, and this is one of her very best! If you enjoy fast pace suspense thrillers, Mermaid Moon is a fantastic book you will want to read!
I received this book from BookLook Bloggers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.
February 23, 2016
Oh. Mercy. Oxygen mask required for this breathtaking read! Suspense on top of suspense and the romance...five star swoonworthy! This author never disappoints, but she outdid herself with Mermaid Moon.
So -- the mystery -- incredibly intriguing. Coble kept me riveted trying to follow all the clues. Love the clever way she lines the story with subtle hints that gradually come together as the tale progresses. I created one hypothesis after another in my armchair sleuthing attempts to figure everything out. I was successful in some cases but the author totally blew me away in others. Like I said, keep the oxygen handy.
And then there's the romance. Mallory and Kevin were much more than childhood sweethearts but it ended badly. The tension between the two is palpable. Hurt and anger -- even bitterness -- threatens their future. Mallory in particular is paralyzed by past mistakes. She's lived in the shadow of guilt for so long she doesn't know how to let it go. There's a powerful inspirational thread about forgiveness and what it can mean for second chances. A faith thread that is repeated among other characters in the book as well. Compelling stuff.
Another brilliant romantic suspense by an incredibly gifted author. You need to read Mermaid Moon. Really. Truly. Absolutely!
So -- the mystery -- incredibly intriguing. Coble kept me riveted trying to follow all the clues. Love the clever way she lines the story with subtle hints that gradually come together as the tale progresses. I created one hypothesis after another in my armchair sleuthing attempts to figure everything out. I was successful in some cases but the author totally blew me away in others. Like I said, keep the oxygen handy.
And then there's the romance. Mallory and Kevin were much more than childhood sweethearts but it ended badly. The tension between the two is palpable. Hurt and anger -- even bitterness -- threatens their future. Mallory in particular is paralyzed by past mistakes. She's lived in the shadow of guilt for so long she doesn't know how to let it go. There's a powerful inspirational thread about forgiveness and what it can mean for second chances. A faith thread that is repeated among other characters in the book as well. Compelling stuff.
Another brilliant romantic suspense by an incredibly gifted author. You need to read Mermaid Moon. Really. Truly. Absolutely!
March 13, 2016
This is the second book in the Sunset Cove Series and I read it back to back. I am really enjoying this series and can't say enough good things about it. In addition to Mystery, Suspense and Romance it had a great message about forgiving one another or others and also forgiving yourself for any past mistakes or regrets. I loved the symbolism at the end of letting go.
Mermaid Moon had a lot of mysteries that you were strung along with and the whole time you were trying to figure out who dunnit, or what are they up to, with a total complete mystery that snuck up on you out of the blue ( I didn't see that coming!) It kept me anxiously wanting to know who, what and why and like the first book The Inn at Oceans Edge, I couldn't put the book down until i got to the end. I found the story intriguing in the beginning and then unstoppable towards the end. Colleen Coble fans won't be disappointed and suspense romance lovers will be in heaven. I was given a copy of this book through the Goodreads giveaways but even if I didn't get it through the giveaway I would of bought it and given the same review. Enjoy!
Mermaid Moon had a lot of mysteries that you were strung along with and the whole time you were trying to figure out who dunnit, or what are they up to, with a total complete mystery that snuck up on you out of the blue ( I didn't see that coming!) It kept me anxiously wanting to know who, what and why and like the first book The Inn at Oceans Edge, I couldn't put the book down until i got to the end. I found the story intriguing in the beginning and then unstoppable towards the end. Colleen Coble fans won't be disappointed and suspense romance lovers will be in heaven. I was given a copy of this book through the Goodreads giveaways but even if I didn't get it through the giveaway I would of bought it and given the same review. Enjoy!
February 14, 2016
Kept me guessing till the las chapter. Colleen's novels are so descriptive you feel as if you are a character in them.
July 21, 2021
3.5 stars
I debated between three and four stars, but finally settled for three after the ending.
While I didn’t enjoy Mermaid Moon as much as The Inn at Ocean’s Edge, Mermaid Moon was a pretty good addition to the series. I definitely would recommend reading The Inn at Ocean’s Edge first because many spoilers of some of the characters pop up throughout this book.
I didn’t resonate with the characters as much as I hoped it would, but I did LOVED the addition of Sadie and Fiona. I hope to see them again in the next book.
I was really happy with the way the author used Haylie throughout the book as well. It had to have been hard for Mallory to raise her on her own, and I admired the fact that she pushed through for her daughter. I also enjoyed the dynamic relationship between Kevin and his dad, and the mending that took place there.
Some of the twists in this book really got me. I was somewhat confused at the end because I thought there was a mastermind behind it, when really I knew (based on the writing) who was behind it all along. I really wanted more of the suspense than the romance it had, but all in all the suspense in this book was 6/10.
The romance was just a bit much for me. If you prefer that to be the main focus in a book, then you may enjoy this one, but, for me, it was too detailed.
The spiritual aspect was really shallow to me. Mallory struggled with blaming herself with things in her past, and I believe that she really did get that resolved. It wasn’t clear, however, if it was just Kevin’s convincing or God’s convincing. There was no spiritual connection at the end of the book either.
*I very much disliked the fact that Mallory decided to stay at Kevin’s house when she was clearly starting to feel for him again.
*One of the characters wished that lustful glances would be cast toward her. This character appears to be a “Christian” as she is praying later on in the book.
*Several details about an affair
Wouldn’t recommend to young teens because of these ^ reasons.
I debated between three and four stars, but finally settled for three after the ending.
While I didn’t enjoy Mermaid Moon as much as The Inn at Ocean’s Edge, Mermaid Moon was a pretty good addition to the series. I definitely would recommend reading The Inn at Ocean’s Edge first because many spoilers of some of the characters pop up throughout this book.
I didn’t resonate with the characters as much as I hoped it would, but I did LOVED the addition of Sadie and Fiona. I hope to see them again in the next book.
I was really happy with the way the author used Haylie throughout the book as well. It had to have been hard for Mallory to raise her on her own, and I admired the fact that she pushed through for her daughter. I also enjoyed the dynamic relationship between Kevin and his dad, and the mending that took place there.
Some of the twists in this book really got me. I was somewhat confused at the end because I thought there was a mastermind behind it, when really I knew (based on the writing) who was behind it all along. I really wanted more of the suspense than the romance it had, but all in all the suspense in this book was 6/10.
The romance was just a bit much for me. If you prefer that to be the main focus in a book, then you may enjoy this one, but, for me, it was too detailed.
The spiritual aspect was really shallow to me. Mallory struggled with blaming herself with things in her past, and I believe that she really did get that resolved. It wasn’t clear, however, if it was just Kevin’s convincing or God’s convincing. There was no spiritual connection at the end of the book either.
*I very much disliked the fact that Mallory decided to stay at Kevin’s house when she was clearly starting to feel for him again.
*One of the characters wished that lustful glances would be cast toward her. This character appears to be a “Christian” as she is praying later on in the book.
*Several details about an affair
Wouldn’t recommend to young teens because of these ^ reasons.
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