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Colours of the Earth #2
Shadows in Deep Blue
Pulled out to sea by a rip-tide, Ebony is drowning. Ex-army Corporal, Jay risks his own life to rescue her. But that's just the beginning of her secrets and lies and soon they're both caught up in a fight for their lives.
It's Ebony McAllister's fortieth birthday and desperate to banish the demons haunting her from the past, she dives into the cold water of the Indian Ocean. She's running from the burden of an abusive husband and an abandoned child and drifts through life like a gypsy, never spending too long in one place.
Jay Connolly is surfing nearby and rescues Ebony from the angry water. Retired from the army and carrying physical and mental scars from his time in Afghanistan, he's settled in this coastal town hoping to escape the recurring nightmares. Jay keeps his romantic involvements easy and non-committal, usually with the blonde surfer girls around town, but against his better judgement, he finds himself attracted to this wild, dark woman full of mysteries.
Even though Jay begins to break through the long-sustained walls around Ebony's heart, when she catches a glimpse of a man who reminds her of her violent ex-husband, she knows it's time to move on. Then a young woman comes to her clinic for Reiki treatment and Ebony's life starts to unravel when she realises it's the daughter she left behind twenty-two years ago. Will she stay and face the truth to protect her daughter from her vicious father? Or will she do the only thing she knows to keep her safe? Run away.
Suzanne Cass' small town mystery abounds with danger, desire and suspense, set along the beautiful but wild coastline of Western Australia.
Although this is the second book in a three-part series, it can be read as a stand-alone book. While the characters overlap, each book tells a different, separate story with a happy ever after ending.
It's Ebony McAllister's fortieth birthday and desperate to banish the demons haunting her from the past, she dives into the cold water of the Indian Ocean. She's running from the burden of an abusive husband and an abandoned child and drifts through life like a gypsy, never spending too long in one place.
Jay Connolly is surfing nearby and rescues Ebony from the angry water. Retired from the army and carrying physical and mental scars from his time in Afghanistan, he's settled in this coastal town hoping to escape the recurring nightmares. Jay keeps his romantic involvements easy and non-committal, usually with the blonde surfer girls around town, but against his better judgement, he finds himself attracted to this wild, dark woman full of mysteries.
Even though Jay begins to break through the long-sustained walls around Ebony's heart, when she catches a glimpse of a man who reminds her of her violent ex-husband, she knows it's time to move on. Then a young woman comes to her clinic for Reiki treatment and Ebony's life starts to unravel when she realises it's the daughter she left behind twenty-two years ago. Will she stay and face the truth to protect her daughter from her vicious father? Or will she do the only thing she knows to keep her safe? Run away.
Suzanne Cass' small town mystery abounds with danger, desire and suspense, set along the beautiful but wild coastline of Western Australia.
Although this is the second book in a three-part series, it can be read as a stand-alone book. While the characters overlap, each book tells a different, separate story with a happy ever after ending.
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275 pages, Paperback
Published November 20, 2018
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Suzanne Cass
47 books51 followersSuzanne Cass has always had a fascination with the tough resilience of people who live in our amazing red-dirt outback country. Much of her adolescence was spent working as a jillaroo in the Snowy Mountains, forming her love of lean, enigmatic, cowboy heroes in wild, passionate, dangerous stories. When not writing about the characters that inhabit her head, Suzanne can be found prowling the Perth beaches with her border collie, or yelling from the sidelines as her two sons play sport. Her debut novel, Island Redemption won the Romance Writers of Australia award for best unpublished romance novel of 2016.
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November 25, 2018
SHADOWS IN DEEP BLUE is a superbly written novel filled with danger and suspense as well as romance. Ebony is a woman on the run from her painful past. She never settles in one place for too long, always checking over her shoulder in search of the face she never wants to see again. She fled from her sadistic and abusive ex some twenty plus years ago, and left her infant daughter with a friend to keep her safe. She is now living in a small beach community where she practices Reiki, which is enhanced by her own powers of healing. Jay is ex-military, now surf shop owner, who is fighting his own demons (PTSD). He rescues Ebony from drowning and then again a few days later after she has an accident while learning to surf. They both are immediately attracted to each other but are reluctant to act on it. As the story evolves, strange break-ins, accidents and sightings take place and Ebony and Jay give into their desires. As well, Ebony’s daughter, Jenna, and her husband have suddenly appeared in the same beach community as her mother. Is it coincidence that mother and daughter are in the same place after all these years? Are all these strange incidents connected? What or who is lurking in the shadows? Do Ebony and Jay have a future together? Read this thrilling and engrossing book to discover the answers.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
September 20, 2021
Shadows in Deep Blue is book two in the Colours of the Earth series by Suzanne Cass. Jay Connolly enjoyed surfing when he saw someone in difficulties in the water and dragged her out of the water. One look at her face, Jay knew there was something wrong. However, Jay did not believe Ebony when she said that there was nothing wrong. The readers of Shadows in Deep Blue will continue to follow Jay and Ebony to find out what happens.
Shadows in Deep Blue is the first book I have read in the Colours of the Earth series by Suzanne Cass. Like all the other books by Suzanne Cass, reading Shadows in Deep Blue kept the tradition. I engaged with the plot of Shadows in Deep Blue from the first page. I love Suzanne Cass's portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine throughout this book. Shadows in Deep Blue is well written and research by Suzanne Cass. I like Suzanne Cass's description of Shadows' settings in Deep Blue, which made me feel part of the story.
The readers of Shadows in Deep Blue will learn about the consequences of hypnotising a person. Also, the readers of Shadows in Deep Blue will learn about Reiki.
I recommend this book.
Shadows in Deep Blue is the first book I have read in the Colours of the Earth series by Suzanne Cass. Like all the other books by Suzanne Cass, reading Shadows in Deep Blue kept the tradition. I engaged with the plot of Shadows in Deep Blue from the first page. I love Suzanne Cass's portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine throughout this book. Shadows in Deep Blue is well written and research by Suzanne Cass. I like Suzanne Cass's description of Shadows' settings in Deep Blue, which made me feel part of the story.
The readers of Shadows in Deep Blue will learn about the consequences of hypnotising a person. Also, the readers of Shadows in Deep Blue will learn about Reiki.
I recommend this book.
June 1, 2020
Shadows in Deep Blue is the fourth book I've read by Suzanne Cass, and may be my favorite so far. Like her other books, it has strong, appealing characters who have genuine fears and troubles, and personal strengths and weaknesses that make them seem so real that you will quickly fall in love with them. The levels of danger and suspence will keep you holding your breath and reading as fast as you can. I loved seeing what happens in the lives of Jenna and Dan from Colors of the Earth Book 1 - this story was a continuation in their life story, but also tied up a lot of loose ends and provided the reader with the backstory, or the rest of the story from her mother's perspective. A perfect balance of romance and suspense, a great intertwining of storylines, and loveable characters you can really bond with. Highly recommended.
February 26, 2019
Danger and new beginnings.
This was great story about second chances and new beginnings. Ebony is haunted by her abusive past, and a decision she felt forced to make regarding her daughter, for so long that she decides to end her life. But as she’s drowning, a man rescues her. Jay has his own violent past and his own demons haunting him, but the two of them make a connection. As their relationship progresses, Ebony’s ex turns up and may harm both her and the daughter she abandoned, forcing her to confront what she’s been running from for so long. Now she has a painful choice to make: build a future or keep herself self. Jay is pulled into this dangerous new world with her. A suspenseful read with some good twists thrown in.
This was great story about second chances and new beginnings. Ebony is haunted by her abusive past, and a decision she felt forced to make regarding her daughter, for so long that she decides to end her life. But as she’s drowning, a man rescues her. Jay has his own violent past and his own demons haunting him, but the two of them make a connection. As their relationship progresses, Ebony’s ex turns up and may harm both her and the daughter she abandoned, forcing her to confront what she’s been running from for so long. Now she has a painful choice to make: build a future or keep herself self. Jay is pulled into this dangerous new world with her. A suspenseful read with some good twists thrown in.
July 28, 2023
Ebony McAllister is running from her demons and feels that it might be time to move again. Then she unthinkingly goes for a swim and goes to far out. Jay Connelly has his own demons and finds surfing helps. Then their worlds collide, when Jay saves Ebony from drowning. As Jay and Ebony grow closer things come to head when Ebony thinks she sees her abusive ex-husband. Add to this, Ebony's daughter, who she gave up, shows up in her Reiki studio for help with morning sickness. Ebony's first thought is to run but can she do that with her daughter now in the picture. What can she do to protect herself and her daughter. Cam Jay help and will Ebony's son in law be able to protect them from her ex-husband and his son?
November 29, 2018
Ebony is on the run from an abusive ex. She left an infant daughter in the care of friends when she escaped. She has been running for 22 years. On her 40th birthday, she decides to slay her demons by drowning herself. Jason an ex-Army Corporal saved her. He also had things from his past haunting him. Soon they are both fighting for their very lives. This book tells an interesting story about two lost souls helping each other heal and trying to survive. It grabbed my interest and kept me turning the pages, couldn't read fast enough. A must read.
December 13, 2018
She dived into the water and she was soon in trouble and he sees her so he goes he goes to save her. She had been abused by her ex husband. She left her daughter behind when she ran. Now her life is about to change again her daughter arrives. Will she tell them the truth? Will he be able to save them? See what will happen
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 11, 2021
Lost Interest
The beginning of the book was intriguing even though even though the insta-attraction was a put-off. Halfway through, though, I got bored. It wasn't so much the writing itself but the predictability. Even the plot was cliche: beaten wide, PTSD ex-soldier, sudden protective instinct after two days. The characters were flat and predictable just like the plot. I forwarded the book and realized that it played out exactly as I expected. Didn't bother finishing it.
The beginning of the book was intriguing even though even though the insta-attraction was a put-off. Halfway through, though, I got bored. It wasn't so much the writing itself but the predictability. Even the plot was cliche: beaten wide, PTSD ex-soldier, sudden protective instinct after two days. The characters were flat and predictable just like the plot. I forwarded the book and realized that it played out exactly as I expected. Didn't bother finishing it.
July 6, 2019
What a great read for a rainy afternoon--it had everything I was looking for: action, excitement, romance and a HFN ending.
I love how the author made both MCs have a tough back story, making them need each other to save the day, while still adding a touch of the knight in shining armour trope in for finesse.
I'll be reading more! Bring on those lazy rainy days!
I love how the author made both MCs have a tough back story, making them need each other to save the day, while still adding a touch of the knight in shining armour trope in for finesse.
I'll be reading more! Bring on those lazy rainy days!
December 13, 2018
This is a wonderful story to read by a brand new author for me. I have not read anything by this author before this story, it has strong wonderful characters and a wonderful story line, I highly recommend this story to all.
I volunteered to read an advance copy for an honest review
I volunteered to read an advance copy for an honest review
November 24, 2018
Highly enjoyable. It grabbed my attention on the first page.
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June 24, 2021
Not looking for love!
This was a very fun read about putting your trust in another person and finding your grown up child. And stopping a mad man this was a very good story!
This was a very fun read about putting your trust in another person and finding your grown up child. And stopping a mad man this was a very good story!
December 9, 2018
I voluntarily read this arc for an honest review and loved it! Fantastic story line which kept you wanting to keep reading. Was disappointed when it finished I just wanted it to keep going.
Loved the story, great characters and the plot was extremely engaging.
Thanks Suzanne for another fantastic book!
Loved the story, great characters and the plot was extremely engaging.
Thanks Suzanne for another fantastic book!
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