Book Review: Beyond the Tides by Liz Johnson
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What is this book about?
When Meg Whitaker’s father decides to sell the family’s lobster fishing business to her high school nemesis, she sets out to prove she should take it over instead. Though she’s never had any interest in running the small fleet–or even getting on a boat due to her persistent seasickness–she can’t stand to see Oliver Ross in charge. Not when he ruined her dreams for a science scholarship and an Ivy League education ten years ago.
Oliver isn’t proud of what he did back then. Angry and broken by his father walking out on his family, he lashed out at Meg–an innocent bystander. But owning a respected fishing fleet on Prince Edward Island is the opportunity of a lifetime, as well as a way to provide for his mother, and he’s not about to walk away just because Meg wants him to.
Meg’s father has the perfect solution: Oliver and Meg will work the business together, and at the end of the season, he’ll decide who gets it. Along the way, they may discover that their stories are more similar than they thought . . . and their dreams aren’t what they expected.
My review:
I really enjoyed this romance and the details about fishing were so interesting to learn. It took me some time to embrace the characters, particularly Meg, but once I did, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Oliver and Meg were working against each other but love found them. The sacrifices given—the lessons learned—were poignant and wonderful. I especially loved the moments between them and Meg’s mom. My favorite part was the reveal at the end of the mystery that they were trying to solve.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
The answer to the mystery
What I didn’t like about this book:
Took some time to get into
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Delightful romance, interesting characters, compelling conflict, and great setting. This is the first book in the series.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
-Loraine Nunley
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