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Available
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Publication
Thomas Nelson (2018), 352 pages
Description
"The dangerous beauty of Lavender Tides is harboring secrets that reach around the world. Ellie Blackmore is making a name for herself as a house flipper. But when her sister Mackenzie disappears, Ellie can't focus on anything but uncovering what happened. Her only clue is the bloodstain on the deck of Mackenzie's boat. Ellie knows her sister isn't on the best of terms with her ex-husband, Jason, but he wouldn't kill her--would he? Coast Guard intelligence officer Grayson Bradshaw believes Mackenzie faked her own death after stealing a seized cocaine shipment. The problem is convincing Ellie, who seems to view him as the true enemy. Both Ellie and Grayson want truth, but truth--and family--is often more complex than it first appears. From international terrorism to the peaceful lavender fields of Puget Sound, The House at Saltwater Point is a thrilling race to uncover the truth before it's too late"--… (more)
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LibraryThing member JenniferLynn
I really enjoyed this book and never imagined the reason behind Mackenzie's disappearnace. I read this without reading "The View from Rainshadow Bay," the first book in the Lavender Tides series. I wasn't confused but now I can't wait to read it or the next book in the series. This book is a
Ellie is a house flipper and her business partner happens to be her sister's ex-husband. Ellie's sister, Mackenzie, is a professor at the local college and teaches Asian languages. Mac disappears and is presumed dead due to all the blood found on the deck of her tall ship. Grayson Bradshaw with the Coast Guard Investigative Services ends up on assignment in Lavender Tides to find out what happened to a missing shipment of cocaine. His appearance occurs at the same time Mac went missing and Grayson knows she is behind the stolen cocaine. Ellie and Grayson start working together to find out what really happened to Mac.
There are so many twists and turns. I enjoyed the story and characters (there's a lot of them). There's long lost brothers being found and possibly a sister. My least favorite person was Mackenzie. She is the reason people were put in so much danger, especially her sister. She was jealous of her sister and wanted the attention. Ellie and Grayson were quite harsh to Jason while he was in the hospital. He risked his life for Ellie, Grayson and Mac. He justified to feel angry with his situation and he found out that his wife didn't even love him while they were married. He tried to tell Ellie about the real Mac, but she never listened and always defended her.
Overall, a good book with storyline I didn't see coming. I definitely recommend the book and I need to read the first one.
Thanks to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and the author, Colleen Coble, for a free electronic ARC of this novel.
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mystery with a little romance thrown in. Ellie is a house flipper and her business partner happens to be her sister's ex-husband. Ellie's sister, Mackenzie, is a professor at the local college and teaches Asian languages. Mac disappears and is presumed dead due to all the blood found on the deck of her tall ship. Grayson Bradshaw with the Coast Guard Investigative Services ends up on assignment in Lavender Tides to find out what happened to a missing shipment of cocaine. His appearance occurs at the same time Mac went missing and Grayson knows she is behind the stolen cocaine. Ellie and Grayson start working together to find out what really happened to Mac.
There are so many twists and turns. I enjoyed the story and characters (there's a lot of them). There's long lost brothers being found and possibly a sister. My least favorite person was Mackenzie. She is the reason people were put in so much danger, especially her sister. She was jealous of her sister and wanted the attention. Ellie and Grayson were quite harsh to Jason while he was in the hospital. He risked his life for Ellie, Grayson and Mac. He justified to feel angry with his situation and he found out that his wife didn't even love him while they were married. He tried to tell Ellie about the real Mac, but she never listened and always defended her.
Overall, a good book with storyline I didn't see coming. I definitely recommend the book and I need to read the first one.
Thanks to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and the author, Colleen Coble, for a free electronic ARC of this novel.
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LibraryThing member CoverLoverBookReview
Colleen Coble is one of my go-to authors, so I didn’t waste anytime diving into an ARC of her newest book, The House at Saltwater Point—the second book in her Lavender Tides series. This book fares well as a standalone, but reading the first in the series (The View from Rainshadow Bay) gives a
I appreciate Ms. Coble’s writing style, infusing her stories with suspense, mystery, romance, and spirituality. Her characters are well crafted and her scenes are vivid. I do have to mention that it took me a little while to fully connect with Ellie, even though I immediately sympathized with her search for her sister.
Great pacing and themes. I look forward to more in this series.
I received a complimentary copy from BookLook and NetGalley.
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bit of background and familial ties. (Grayson is related to Shauna, the main character in the first book.)I appreciate Ms. Coble’s writing style, infusing her stories with suspense, mystery, romance, and spirituality. Her characters are well crafted and her scenes are vivid. I do have to mention that it took me a little while to fully connect with Ellie, even though I immediately sympathized with her search for her sister.
Great pacing and themes. I look forward to more in this series.
I received a complimentary copy from BookLook and NetGalley.
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LibraryThing member Cherylk
I found the beginning of this book to start out really slowly for me. Partly due to the characters. Ellie was fine but I never fully embraced her. I agree with another reader that I kind of found her unappealing and kind of uncaring. Her sister is missing and at times Ellie came off as uncaring
Grayson was better. I did warm up to him quicker. He was kind. Grayson and Ellie did share some sparks but they were more sparklers than big fireworks. This story had some flaws to it but it would have been improved better with more enjoyable characters. Yet, this is just my opinion. Try this book for yourself.
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with the way she reacted. Grayson was better. I did warm up to him quicker. He was kind. Grayson and Ellie did share some sparks but they were more sparklers than big fireworks. This story had some flaws to it but it would have been improved better with more enjoyable characters. Yet, this is just my opinion. Try this book for yourself.
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LibraryThing member Sandralb
A mystery or suspense would not be my first choice usually, but I love Colleen Coble. The House at Saltwater Point is the second in the Lavender Tides series. The author catches your interest in the first few pages of this book, when a main character disappears. Ms. Coble's characters are so
I received a complementary copy from Thomas Nelson Publishers through NetGalleys. The opinions expressed in this book are my own.
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developed, you can imagine them as your friends. It is hard to forget them when you have turned the last page and closed the book. If you are like me, you will find you can not turn the pages fast enough. I stayed up all night reading, I could not put the book down. Yet when you come to the end, she leaves you wanting more. Colleen Coble does not disappoint. She is a master storyteller. Pick this one up, you won't be disappointed! I received a complementary copy from Thomas Nelson Publishers through NetGalleys. The opinions expressed in this book are my own.
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LibraryThing member vintagebeckie
Missing persons, drug dealers, terrorists — what else could you need for a suspense novel? Well, in the case of The House at Saltwater Point by Colleen Coble, you also have a s burgeoning romance and a spot-on faith message. In other words, Coble’s second installment in the Lavender Tides
Set in a picturesque town on the Washington coast, The House at Saltwater Point focuses on two main characters: Ellie Blackmore, house renovator/flipper and Grayson Bradshaw, Coast Guard investigator. They are brought together because both a big seizure of cocaine and Ellie’s sister Mackenzie are missing. All evidence points to Mac’s involvement. But there is much more to the case, namely a sinister terror plot. I loved these two characters. Both are thrown for a loop in the opening chapters of the book, but they never lose their focus on what is important, even as their worlds come apart. Family dynamics add depth to this fast-paced novel. The characters’ faith is also an important part in their lives, and though their worlds are rocked causing them to question what they have always known, God is still the One they trust. This book has lots of twists and turns that kept me turning the pages faster and faster. The bad guys are seriously nasty, and I was cheering along as Ellie and Grayson faced the menace.
The House at Saltwater Point can be read as a standalone, even as characters from book 1 make an appearance. However, there is a mystery introduced in the first novel that continues in this book and will play an important role in Secrets at Cedar Cabin which releases in January. So if you haven’t already begun this excellent series, now is your chance to get in on all the adventure and suspense. There is also a tie-in novella, Leaving Lavender Tides, due out at Christmas. I’m thinking you could be well on your way to a great wishlist!
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to TLC Book Tours and Thomas Nelson for a complimentary copy. all opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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series has it all! I really liked this book and am betting you will too. Recommended!Set in a picturesque town on the Washington coast, The House at Saltwater Point focuses on two main characters: Ellie Blackmore, house renovator/flipper and Grayson Bradshaw, Coast Guard investigator. They are brought together because both a big seizure of cocaine and Ellie’s sister Mackenzie are missing. All evidence points to Mac’s involvement. But there is much more to the case, namely a sinister terror plot. I loved these two characters. Both are thrown for a loop in the opening chapters of the book, but they never lose their focus on what is important, even as their worlds come apart. Family dynamics add depth to this fast-paced novel. The characters’ faith is also an important part in their lives, and though their worlds are rocked causing them to question what they have always known, God is still the One they trust. This book has lots of twists and turns that kept me turning the pages faster and faster. The bad guys are seriously nasty, and I was cheering along as Ellie and Grayson faced the menace.
The House at Saltwater Point can be read as a standalone, even as characters from book 1 make an appearance. However, there is a mystery introduced in the first novel that continues in this book and will play an important role in Secrets at Cedar Cabin which releases in January. So if you haven’t already begun this excellent series, now is your chance to get in on all the adventure and suspense. There is also a tie-in novella, Leaving Lavender Tides, due out at Christmas. I’m thinking you could be well on your way to a great wishlist!
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to TLC Book Tours and Thomas Nelson for a complimentary copy. all opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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LibraryThing member sesquius
I’m beginning to get a sense of a trend in these books by Colleen Coble. They are always against a waterway and usually will have a member of the Coast Guard playing a romantic lead in them. This was the case in this story.
The story takes place along the coast at Lavender Tides where Ellie
Mackenzie has a love of sailing and bought a tall-ship, in turn encouraging the town to engage in a tall-ship extravaganza. Excited to show Ellie the improvements made to the boat, she invites her sister out. Not able to make it out until later, Ellie appears at the boat to find blood covering the deck. From here the mystery starts as all evidence points to Mackenzie and her nefarious ways. But that said, did her ex-husband kill her or someone else?
The story was very action packed and kept me interested. I was curious as to how the story was going to end which is why I kept reading into the night, long after the lights in the house were out. Benefits of the kindle!
While I enjoyed the book I just felt like at times that all the pieces weren’t put into place. I’ve read alot of suspenseful books and while this one seemed on the quest into that same genre, it fell flat.
Despite that, I still enjoyed the book and will likely read another book by Colleen Coble in the future.
I have to say, sometimes the synopsis of the book doesn’t really jive well with the true contents of the book. With this book, I believe that is the case. While you are wanting to get me, the reader, to select the book how do you write it to give as much (or little) of the plot possible. In this case, it feels like there was a bit of case of misdirect.
I did get this book as a blogger from BookLook Bloggers. I was not required to leave a review and did so upon my own recognizance.
The story takes place along the coast at Lavender Tides where Ellie
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Blackmore is a flipper. Her partner is Jason, who just happens to be her sister, Mackenzie’s ex-husband. There is no love lost there and Mackenzie is always trying to tell Ellie that she needs to ditch Jason and do the business on her own.Mackenzie has a love of sailing and bought a tall-ship, in turn encouraging the town to engage in a tall-ship extravaganza. Excited to show Ellie the improvements made to the boat, she invites her sister out. Not able to make it out until later, Ellie appears at the boat to find blood covering the deck. From here the mystery starts as all evidence points to Mackenzie and her nefarious ways. But that said, did her ex-husband kill her or someone else?
The story was very action packed and kept me interested. I was curious as to how the story was going to end which is why I kept reading into the night, long after the lights in the house were out. Benefits of the kindle!
While I enjoyed the book I just felt like at times that all the pieces weren’t put into place. I’ve read alot of suspenseful books and while this one seemed on the quest into that same genre, it fell flat.
Despite that, I still enjoyed the book and will likely read another book by Colleen Coble in the future.
I have to say, sometimes the synopsis of the book doesn’t really jive well with the true contents of the book. With this book, I believe that is the case. While you are wanting to get me, the reader, to select the book how do you write it to give as much (or little) of the plot possible. In this case, it feels like there was a bit of case of misdirect.
I did get this book as a blogger from BookLook Bloggers. I was not required to leave a review and did so upon my own recognizance.
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LibraryThing member Harley0326
Ellie is a crackerjack at fixing up houses and making a profit after selling them. I sure would like to have her talent. I loved her nickname of "Hammer -Girl." The story is very intriguing and I enjoyed trying to figure out what happened to Ellie's sister Mackenzie. I would like to have known a
Ellie doesn't believe the rumors about her sister stealing cocaine. When Mackenzie turns up missing the hunt is on for the truth. I liked how the author gave us a bit of background on Ellie and why she has a hard time believing in herself. Grayson is a bigger than life person with his size and fierce protectiveness. He wants to help Ellie but he also has a job to do. Will he help find Mackenzie and prove her innocence?
The story is unpredictable and really kept me on my toes. I wasn't sure who to believe at times which made the story so good. The author has an ability to take a plot and expand it with explosive details that keep you guessing. There is danger all around Ellie and Grayson. The terrorist part in the story was unexpected and made the book even harder to put down. It's funny what some people will do for power and money. Don't miss this intense action packed story that will have you on the edge of your seat.
I received a copy of this book from The Fiction Guild. The review is my own opinion.
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bit more about Mackenzie and didn't quite relate to her at times.Ellie doesn't believe the rumors about her sister stealing cocaine. When Mackenzie turns up missing the hunt is on for the truth. I liked how the author gave us a bit of background on Ellie and why she has a hard time believing in herself. Grayson is a bigger than life person with his size and fierce protectiveness. He wants to help Ellie but he also has a job to do. Will he help find Mackenzie and prove her innocence?
The story is unpredictable and really kept me on my toes. I wasn't sure who to believe at times which made the story so good. The author has an ability to take a plot and expand it with explosive details that keep you guessing. There is danger all around Ellie and Grayson. The terrorist part in the story was unexpected and made the book even harder to put down. It's funny what some people will do for power and money. Don't miss this intense action packed story that will have you on the edge of your seat.
I received a copy of this book from The Fiction Guild. The review is my own opinion.
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LibraryThing member Maydacat
Much happens in this fast-paced thriller. The author does a very good job of introducing seemingly unrelated story lines and then weaving them together for a cohesive tale. Could there be such strange coincidences and have things work out so neatly in real life? Not likely, but then, this is
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supposed to be entertaining fiction, and it certainly scores in that category. There are plenty of dead bodies, a missing person, illegal drugs, deceptions, kidnappings, and yes, even romance, enough to keep readers turning pages. It’s a well written tale with engaging characters. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2018
Physical description
352 p.; 8.4 inches
ISBN
0718085809 / 9780718085803