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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
SHOT ACROSS THE BOW is the fifth book in the Deep Six series and is the turn of Romeo and Mia. Romeo - as you can tell by the nickname - is a love 'em and leave 'em kind of guy, whereas he thinks Mia has relationship written all over her. So, they both put each other in the dreaded #FriendZone, even though that's not where either of them wants to be.
If one good thing could come out of a plane crash, it's that it got them talking and stopped skirting around the edges. Once a certain conversation happens, all bets are off as to what will happen next. They both have a lot of emotional trauma and baggage to work through.
Doc and Cami meet for the first time in this book and the sharp-edged banter starts, which I think will continue all the way through their book. We don't see much of any of the others, and nothing at all of Wolf and Chrissy from book four.
There's not much at all of the historical story to this one, so I didn't get as much as I wanted, but that's probably just me. The mystery side of it didn't really grab me either as I thought it was quite obvious who was behind it, and what the reasons were.
On the whole, this was a steamy read with lots of sexual tension to begin with. I enjoyed this story and have no hesitation in recommending it.
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Nov 29, 2021
If one good thing could come out of a plane crash, it's that it got them talking and stopped skirting around the edges. Once a certain conversation happens, all bets are off as to what will happen next. They both have a lot of emotional trauma and baggage to work through.
Doc and Cami meet for the first time in this book and the sharp-edged banter starts, which I think will continue all the way through their book. We don't see much of any of the others, and nothing at all of Wolf and Chrissy from book four.
There's not much at all of the historical story to this one, so I didn't get as much as I wanted, but that's probably just me. The mystery side of it didn't really grab me either as I thought it was quite obvious who was behind it, and what the reasons were.
On the whole, this was a steamy read with lots of sexual tension to begin with. I enjoyed this story and have no hesitation in recommending it.
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Nov 29, 2021
Shot Across the Bow is the 5th in the series, and continues the story of the hunt for the lost treasure. This one focuses on Mia and Romeo (Spiro), but also has a dual story of Doc and Cami. Both Mia and Romeo have their own reasons for pushing the other away. Romeo is a lifelong bachelor and doesn’t want to jeopardize his friendship with Mia. She’s keeping everyone at a distance to protect herself and not let her past creep into the present. These two ultimately give in (because they’re smoking hot together) and find that the can be what they need for each other.
The overall search for the Santa Cristina continues, and we’re also introduced to other characters that are stranded along with them: Doc and Cami.
I’ve been a fan of JAW’s books since the BKI series, and this is another “must read/one-click” series. It’s full of intrigue and drama, hilarious banter between characters, and endings that leave me wanting more.
The overall search for the Santa Cristina continues, and we’re also introduced to other characters that are stranded along with them: Doc and Cami.
I’ve been a fan of JAW’s books since the BKI series, and this is another “must read/one-click” series. It’s full of intrigue and drama, hilarious banter between characters, and endings that leave me wanting more.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Romeo and Mia have set themselves into the friends zone, but they can't keep away from one another. They both have found a commonality with a book series that brings them down time together to just be. We learn why they feel as though they do not deserve one another, but some shipped wrecked time forces them to discuss everything they have been avoiding, but things still do not turn out the way either of them were hoping. Once Mia is able to find out the truth do things change and allow them to discover the love they have for one another.
Doc and his new lady friend are butting heads and having fun bickering. These two are hilarious and add so much to the story. I loved their part in this story, and cannot wait to get to know them both better. The next book is going to be a fun and bumpy ride as they find out, if what they have been looking for has been under their nose the whole time. Shot Across the Bow has action, is fast paced, and lots of adventure. This book wasn't what I was expecting it to be but I ended up loving it in the end.
Received ARC in exchange for an honest voluntary review.
Doc and his new lady friend are butting heads and having fun bickering. These two are hilarious and add so much to the story. I loved their part in this story, and cannot wait to get to know them both better. The next book is going to be a fun and bumpy ride as they find out, if what they have been looking for has been under their nose the whole time. Shot Across the Bow has action, is fast paced, and lots of adventure. This book wasn't what I was expecting it to be but I ended up loving it in the end.
Received ARC in exchange for an honest voluntary review.
4.25 stars. Love Romeo and Mia but good gods poor Mia as she came to terms with her past and present in order to have a happy future with Romeo.
Terrific Friends to lovers story as the Deep Six team moves closer to finding the elusive treasure of the Santa Cristina. As the book opens, Romeo, Mia, and Doc prepare to return to Wayfarer Island while waiting for Alex and Mason to search the Spanish Archives for the key to the recently found code that might reveal its location. They need to collect the newly hired maritime lawyer who will hopefully protect their interests when they find it.
Romeo and Mia have been striking sparks since she first arrived on the island but firmly put each other in the friend zone. Romeo's reputation as a permanent bachelor is well-known, though the reasons behind it are heartbreaking. He'd love to get involved with Mia, but he believes that she has relationship written all over her, so he sticks to being friends. Mia doesn't let anyone get too close. A traumatic past has her convinced that she doesn't deserve anyone's love. I've loved watching their friendship develop, from their mutual love of a paranormal author's books to the fun banter and teasing between them. As time goes on, both Romeo and Mia realize they want more but fear of ruining their friendship and that the other doesn't feel the same way keeps them quiet.
The action picks up quickly when the lawyer, Cami, arrives at the airport, and Doc discovers she's his one-night-stand from the night before. Doc detests lawyers, and the zingers that fly between the two are like watching a rapid-fire tennis match. Add in the events of the night before, and their interactions are full of snark and sarcasm.
Complicating matters, during their flight, an explosion on board causes Romeo to have to crash land the plane in the ocean. The tension-filled moments as he struggled to keep control and as they fought to escape the sinking plane had me glued to the pages. A tiny deserted island gives them someplace to wait for rescue. They don't know that the explosion was no accident, and someone is unhappy that their target survived the crash. Though the reader is privy to the bad guys' plans, our intrepid foursome is clueless, though the SEALs' instincts warn there may be trouble.
In the meantime, the close call has been a wake-up call for Romeo and Mia. I loved that they finally admitted their attraction. It was wonderful to see them opening up to each other. Romeo is stunned to discover that Mia sees past the SEAL persona and his looks to the inner man, something nobody else has done. Mia shares her past with Romeo, her guilt over her brother's illness and death, and that he's the only person she's ever felt safe around. The chemistry between them is eclipsed only by the depth of feeling that goes with it, and each of them realizes they may be in a little deeper than expected.
The tension ramps up when the people responsible for the crash attempt to finish what they started. Going up against a pair of trained SEALs is never a good idea, and this was no exception. It's not a walk in the park, though, and there are some nail-bitingly intense moments before they are safe. It's not over, though, as Romeo ends up in the hospital, and one of the bad guys is still on the loose.
I had great hopes for the future of Romeo and Mia as they finally admitted to their feelings. I ended up wanting to shake Mia as she walked away from Romeo. She was positive that he would see her differently if he knew everything, so she didn't even try. I hurt for Romeo, who couldn't understand what happened. I loved his determination not to let her get away and couldn't wait to see what he would do. But it was Mia who made a discovery that broke the hold the past had on her. I loved her big moment when she arrived back on Wayfarer Island and the change it meant for both of them.
The book finished with Mason and Alex revealing what they'd learned from the deciphered code. But just when they think they can finally retrieve the treasure, lawyer Cami insists they hold off until she can finish her research on who gets dibs on the treasure - Deep Six or the Feds. I ached for the crew, who were so close to their goal but stuck having to wait even longer. I can't wait to read the next book and see how it all turns out.
I'm also looking forward to the next book and seeing more of Doc and Cami. The antagonism between them in this book does little to hide the sparks of attraction. I loved watching their interactions and how they thrived on their snarky exchanges. They are well-matched in intelligence and stubbornness, and I enjoyed how they pushed each other.
Romeo and Mia have been striking sparks since she first arrived on the island but firmly put each other in the friend zone. Romeo's reputation as a permanent bachelor is well-known, though the reasons behind it are heartbreaking. He'd love to get involved with Mia, but he believes that she has relationship written all over her, so he sticks to being friends. Mia doesn't let anyone get too close. A traumatic past has her convinced that she doesn't deserve anyone's love. I've loved watching their friendship develop, from their mutual love of a paranormal author's books to the fun banter and teasing between them. As time goes on, both Romeo and Mia realize they want more but fear of ruining their friendship and that the other doesn't feel the same way keeps them quiet.
The action picks up quickly when the lawyer, Cami, arrives at the airport, and Doc discovers she's his one-night-stand from the night before. Doc detests lawyers, and the zingers that fly between the two are like watching a rapid-fire tennis match. Add in the events of the night before, and their interactions are full of snark and sarcasm.
Complicating matters, during their flight, an explosion on board causes Romeo to have to crash land the plane in the ocean. The tension-filled moments as he struggled to keep control and as they fought to escape the sinking plane had me glued to the pages. A tiny deserted island gives them someplace to wait for rescue. They don't know that the explosion was no accident, and someone is unhappy that their target survived the crash. Though the reader is privy to the bad guys' plans, our intrepid foursome is clueless, though the SEALs' instincts warn there may be trouble.
In the meantime, the close call has been a wake-up call for Romeo and Mia. I loved that they finally admitted their attraction. It was wonderful to see them opening up to each other. Romeo is stunned to discover that Mia sees past the SEAL persona and his looks to the inner man, something nobody else has done. Mia shares her past with Romeo, her guilt over her brother's illness and death, and that he's the only person she's ever felt safe around. The chemistry between them is eclipsed only by the depth of feeling that goes with it, and each of them realizes they may be in a little deeper than expected.
The tension ramps up when the people responsible for the crash attempt to finish what they started. Going up against a pair of trained SEALs is never a good idea, and this was no exception. It's not a walk in the park, though, and there are some nail-bitingly intense moments before they are safe. It's not over, though, as Romeo ends up in the hospital, and one of the bad guys is still on the loose.
I had great hopes for the future of Romeo and Mia as they finally admitted to their feelings. I ended up wanting to shake Mia as she walked away from Romeo. She was positive that he would see her differently if he knew everything, so she didn't even try. I hurt for Romeo, who couldn't understand what happened. I loved his determination not to let her get away and couldn't wait to see what he would do. But it was Mia who made a discovery that broke the hold the past had on her. I loved her big moment when she arrived back on Wayfarer Island and the change it meant for both of them.
The book finished with Mason and Alex revealing what they'd learned from the deciphered code. But just when they think they can finally retrieve the treasure, lawyer Cami insists they hold off until she can finish her research on who gets dibs on the treasure - Deep Six or the Feds. I ached for the crew, who were so close to their goal but stuck having to wait even longer. I can't wait to read the next book and see how it all turns out.
I'm also looking forward to the next book and seeing more of Doc and Cami. The antagonism between them in this book does little to hide the sparks of attraction. I loved watching their interactions and how they thrived on their snarky exchanges. They are well-matched in intelligence and stubbornness, and I enjoyed how they pushed each other.