Before we head into autumn, I think we all need one more summer worthy romance to enjoy with a cocktail beneath the last rays of warm sunshine, and I have the perfect book--Carly Spade's novel The Other Tide.
You guys know the drill. This is the part where I gush about how much I love a book, where I tell you whether it's fast-paced, funny, sexy, or just fun, and yes, The Other Tide is ALL of those things.
But that's not why I wanted to blog about this book.
Like many of you, the ocean is my happy place. I am never happier than when I'm near the water. Those of you that know me personally are probably tired of my endless gifts of reusable straws, refillable water bottles, and woven shopping bags that go along with my insistence that we as people must do better by our oceans and by our earth. On top of all the pollution and waste, we are depleting our oceans of their diverse lifeforms--including sharks.
Which brings me back to Carly Spade's wonderful book. Don't worry. This is NOT a book about environmental issues. It's a slow burn, enemies to lovers romance that occurs on an adventurous expedition to tag and film various species of shark. The hero is based on Paul de Gelder, and the heroine is smart, funny, and non-simpering.
If you guys don't know Paul de Gelder, you aren't nerdy enough. Go watch Shark Week! Now. :)
And best of all, the biggest reason I wanted to share this awesome book with you is that ALL proceeds go to Blue Ring Inc.,which supports the funding of globally significant exploration and conservation projects.
Okay guys, now this is part where I finally say it. I love this book. It's the best book I've read all summer, and I know you guys are going to enjoy it too.
Sam, marine biologist and shark specialist, recently landed her dream job with the aquatic research department at Miami University. When her mentor invites her on the expedition of a lifetime, she eagerly takes the bait. The goal: obtain coveted, groundbreaking footage of Great White sharks breeding.
Unbeknownst to Sam, her mentor has invited one of the best shark experts in the business as well — a certain Aussie diver too arrogant and sexy for his own good. Luke, different after a life-changing diving accident, is the last person she expected to see.
Sam and Luke’s competitive streak picks up right where it left off as Sam realizes Luke knows almost as much about sharks as she does, despite her eight years of education. When a deep sea dive goes awry, Sam has to rely on Luke’s experience, both with sharks and as a Navy Clearance Diver, to get her back on board alive and in one piece. To make matters worse, a reckless rival crew surfaces, determined to beat them to the punch. Amidst the adventure and exhilaration of the hunt, Sam and Luke ignite a passionate spark that they slowly realize may have been simmering all along. If they can make it through with the footage and their lives, they may just have a shot at Happily Ever After.
*The character of Luke Jansen inspired by Paul de Gelder (Discovery’s Shark Week) and his amazing story of survival and overcoming life’s obstacles.
I concur! GO READ THIS BOOK! I loved it so much!
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