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birdloveranne's review against another edition
5.0
This book was awesome. I loved it! Loved the big dog, Tank, too. The author has an impressive knowledge of diving. The plot worked well, and the ending was good. The narrator was a bit on the "perky" side, but liked her well enough to buy the second in the series.
ameschreiber's review against another edition
3.0
Had a hard time getting through this book, not sure why
labraden's review against another edition
4.0
One of Gillian Campbell's distant ancestors, Duncan had been aboard a ship that had left Europe carrying many treasures including a Ruby Cross he stole from the Knights Templar. When the ship sunk somewhere near Nova Scotia, Canada, it was thought that the treasure would be lost forever, but now Gillian is being threatened by an unknown entity with money and a long "reach." He belongs to a club of collectors calling itself C7. He is threatening everyone Gillian cares about and the man the collector has chosen to be her dive partner, Shane Burke. After causing a car accident that nearly killed Gillian's best friend, she knows this collector means business, so she and Shane set out on an adventure that will test their diving skills as well as the attraction that has begun to simmer between them.
Lovely, Dark, and Deep is a well-researched and well-written story about a treasure hunt including dangerous scuba diving, and an investigation in which they attempt to find not only the cross, but also who is threatening them. The pacing of this adventure/mystery has enough ups and downs to build suspense and make for interesting reading. Although some of the events seem over the top and a bit coincidental, this is an enjoyable read from start to finish.
Lovely, Dark, and Deep is a well-researched and well-written story about a treasure hunt including dangerous scuba diving, and an investigation in which they attempt to find not only the cross, but also who is threatening them. The pacing of this adventure/mystery has enough ups and downs to build suspense and make for interesting reading. Although some of the events seem over the top and a bit coincidental, this is an enjoyable read from start to finish.
booksuperpower's review against another edition
5.0
Dark, Lovely and Deep by Susannah Sandlin is a 2013 Montlake publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Sometimes when I read a prologue and I just know I'm going to like a book. This was one of those books. The Collectors series is a named not after the heroes of the book, but the bad guys. These people of playing a game and are determined to win at all cost.
Gillian get sucked into the game when she makes a remark on an obscure television show about an old family curse and buried treasure. Holding her niece's life in the balance, Gillian has no choice but to make an attempt at locating a priceless Ruby Cross linked to the Knights Templar and stolen by one of her ancestors.
Desperate, because she has been given a time limit, and a short one, to find the cross, Gillian begins looking for someone to charter a diving expedition. Enter Shane Burke. Shane owns and operates a charter service, but his finances are in such bad shape the bank is threatening foreclosure on his boat. With Gillian offering him huge sums of cash to help her, he is of course tempted, but something seems off about it. Finally, Gillian must explain that he can either help her or he and his friend, Jagger will die. So, off they go to Nova Scotia in the dark and deep cold to search for buried treasure.
Well, the game the C7 play is certainly diabolical and the power they have at their disposal is really scary. The adventure is super tense and exhilarating and the romance is sensual. The story starts off with intrigue and never slows down for a minute. If you like romantic suspense, mystery, thrillers, or adventure you will find this book will fit into any of those genres. Overall this was a really fast and entertaining novel. This one is a 4.5 rounded to 5.
Sometimes when I read a prologue and I just know I'm going to like a book. This was one of those books. The Collectors series is a named not after the heroes of the book, but the bad guys. These people of playing a game and are determined to win at all cost.
Gillian get sucked into the game when she makes a remark on an obscure television show about an old family curse and buried treasure. Holding her niece's life in the balance, Gillian has no choice but to make an attempt at locating a priceless Ruby Cross linked to the Knights Templar and stolen by one of her ancestors.
Desperate, because she has been given a time limit, and a short one, to find the cross, Gillian begins looking for someone to charter a diving expedition. Enter Shane Burke. Shane owns and operates a charter service, but his finances are in such bad shape the bank is threatening foreclosure on his boat. With Gillian offering him huge sums of cash to help her, he is of course tempted, but something seems off about it. Finally, Gillian must explain that he can either help her or he and his friend, Jagger will die. So, off they go to Nova Scotia in the dark and deep cold to search for buried treasure.
Well, the game the C7 play is certainly diabolical and the power they have at their disposal is really scary. The adventure is super tense and exhilarating and the romance is sensual. The story starts off with intrigue and never slows down for a minute. If you like romantic suspense, mystery, thrillers, or adventure you will find this book will fit into any of those genres. Overall this was a really fast and entertaining novel. This one is a 4.5 rounded to 5.
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