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4.14 AVERAGE
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TL/DR Review
Stars: Four Stars
Series: Deep Six - book six - really JAW books aren’t written as standalone often.
POV: dual third
Steam: multiple scenes, not kinky but deeply intimate
Tropes: widower, forced proximity, friends to lovers, banter, everyone over thirty, found family
For Fans Of: romantic suspense - and disaster movies
Theme Song: Its Raining Men by The Weather Girls
Subgenre: Romantic Suspense
CW/ TW: hurricanes, bloodshed, death, references to death of partner, references to financial insecurity, toxic family
Thank you to the author and publisher for my complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
TL/DR Review
Stars: Four Stars
Series: Deep Six - book six - really JAW books aren’t written as standalone often.
POV: dual third
Steam: multiple scenes, not kinky but deeply intimate
Tropes: widower, forced proximity, friends to lovers, banter, everyone over thirty, found family
For Fans Of: romantic suspense - and disaster movies
Theme Song: Its Raining Men by The Weather Girls
Subgenre: Romantic Suspense
CW/ TW: hurricanes, bloodshed, death, references to death of partner, references to financial insecurity, toxic family
Thank you to the author and publisher for my complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 Stars!
This was the darkest book of the series. It kinda made me heart sick. From the group of childhood buddies turned thieves and would-be-killers; to Doc's determination to hold on to his grief for the rest of his life, causing him to viciously turn on Cami; to Cami losing it all (what was left of her family, her job, Doc).
There were some good parts for sure. Like "Uncle" John and Dana falling for each other. Like the Deep Six crew finally finding and claiming the 400-year-old sunken treasure. And like all the HEAs in the epilogue.
But Doc spent so much of the "Doc & Cami story" (starting from the previous book, Shot Across the Bow) being shitty to Cami, and pulling her in with one hand while shoving her away with the other, that I started to lose sympathy for his tragic loss and to just see him as kind of a jack hole who punished a good woman because he felt guilty for falling for her. I wasn't all that sure he deserved her after that.
This was the darkest book of the series. It kinda made me heart sick. From the group of childhood buddies turned thieves and would-be-killers; to Doc's determination to hold on to his grief for the rest of his life, causing him to viciously turn on Cami; to Cami losing it all (what was left of her family, her job, Doc).
There were some good parts for sure. Like "Uncle" John and Dana falling for each other. Like the Deep Six crew finally finding and claiming the 400-year-old sunken treasure. And like all the HEAs in the epilogue.
But Doc spent so much of the "Doc & Cami story" (starting from the previous book, Shot Across the Bow) being shitty to Cami, and pulling her in with one hand while shoving her away with the other, that I started to lose sympathy for his tragic loss and to just see him as kind of a jack hole who punished a good woman because he felt guilty for falling for her. I wasn't all that sure he deserved her after that.
Another good one from Julie Ann Walker! Although I'm sad that this is the end of Deep Six, I'm also happy because I'd hate for it to be one of those series that is milked until it has nothing left. No need to ruin a really good series with useless additions! Cami and Doc aren't my favourite couple, but their story was still entertaining. There was quite a bit of emotional drama in this one that got me annoyed a few times, but overall a good read.
It took me a while to get to read this. I think I was stalling since I knew this was the last in the series... And it was everything that you would expect from a Julie Ann Walker book!
As with others, the search for treasure is mixed with hookups between the crew. This one focuses on Doc and Cami. They have all the snark, humor, and chemistry that you can expect from JAW. The conclusion has the couple dealing with their attraction, past emotions, and a current hurricane. It also has this group finding the treasure (yay), getting attacked by thieves (boo) and being kidnapped by them.
I've been a fan of JAW for a long time and she never disappoints!
As with others, the search for treasure is mixed with hookups between the crew. This one focuses on Doc and Cami. They have all the snark, humor, and chemistry that you can expect from JAW. The conclusion has the couple dealing with their attraction, past emotions, and a current hurricane. It also has this group finding the treasure (yay), getting attacked by thieves (boo) and being kidnapped by them.
I've been a fan of JAW for a long time and she never disappoints!
Good action and suspense. But also pretty cheesy in the SEALs are perfect mindset found in some books in this sub-genre. Perhaps it's an it's-not-you-it's-me situation because I don't have a lot of patience for perfect people in the books I read.
And let's talk about the cover. The very handsome head was photoshopped onto someone else's body. I didn't notice it right away, so it was done with some skill. But once you know it's there, you can't unsee it.
And let's talk about the cover. The very handsome head was photoshopped onto someone else's body. I didn't notice it right away, so it was done with some skill. But once you know it's there, you can't unsee it.
Sixth and last in the Deep Six romantic suspense series revolving around a team of former Navy SEALs on a treasure hunt. The primary couple focus is on Dalton “Doc” Simmons and the feisty Camilla D’ Angelo with a secondary focus on Uncle John and Dana Levine — and Hurricane Julia.
This eARC was sent to me by the author and Limerence Publications LLC for an honest review.
My Take
The story is all about love, endless, all-encompassing love that is without limit. I loved the comment Uncle John makes, knowing somethin' about the humanheart . . .
There are great reasons for each character to be here. As for the conflicts, they are a'many: the hurricane descending; the state of the reef; to flee and leave or stay and get it all; the hope of surviving being stranded through the storm; the issues Doc, Cami, and Dana have about relationships; and, the unexpected threat of robbery. Yeahhh, I love that Dana and John get to have a romance even though they're oooold!
Walker is such a tease as she strings us along dribbling out clues about Doc's and Cami's back history. More tease comes through in Doc's inner conflicts about wanting too much even as the guilt pounds on him. His mother's remarriage provides some of the grief Doc suffers. It also provides a useful prod. Then his reason for actually joining the Navy hits . . . ah, jeez.
There's a good bit of back history on John. Talk about fascinating!! Dana's back story is sad, and yet she has really rebounded. I wanna be her! I gotta say Uncle John has definitely lived. He's done so much — and he's having such fun caretaking for the salvage operation. And I want to know more about this coital alignment technique.
I cannot believe the rationale the quartet from Maine use. I understand their anger and frustration, but when has that ever justified the actions they plan?! Their general situation is something I'd think a real government of the people should help with, as ideas, suggestions, research.
I don't get why Carlotta needed her dad's seat on the plane. That bit at the end, as Cami discovers what's held her parents together all these years . . . jeez. I think Cami makes the best decision there. Another bit I don't get is Cami's lame bit of gossip. You'd think she'd know her parents by now. Seems a bit too convenient for Walker.
Buffalo Bill-ish? I get "Precious" and "get the hose", but how does Bill fit in here? Again, what is it with the bad guys thinking it's unfair for their hostages to fight back??
Walker uses a third person global subjective point-of-view, mostly from Doc's and Cami's perspectives, then from John's and Dana's. Naturally, the fishermen have their thoughts and events.
I love that Walker has Cami use the "noble" excuse of not wanting to be with someone who can't/won't/doesn't want to be with her. All the angst of it, and yet she's ready to move on because she has too much pride in herself to settle for less. Good for her!
There are so many positives about life and love in Dead in the Water. As well as some fun snark about the motion of the ocean and if the captain can keep his vessel in port long enough . . . yep, you'll be a'laughin'.
Phew, there is definitely action in Dead in the Water — they're Navy SEALs! Yeah, yeah, it's military action and bedroom action — they are Navy SEALs, ahem, lol. But I'd say it's mostly a character-driven story (series) whose characters' choice to go after that treasure leads to the action, at least in Dead in the Water.
The Story
As the storm closes in, so does a boat full of dangerous men bent on claiming the centuries-old treasure for themselves...and killing everyone on Wayfarer Island.
To keep Cami safe and alive, Doc has to keep her close, but it's a close that turns up the heat on the chemistry bubbling between them. For Cami, it’s more than a fight for her life, it’s a fight for Doc’s heart. If they survive, can she convince him to let go of his past for a chance at a future with her?
The Characters
Camilla D’ Angelo, a lawyer, has been employed by the Deep Six team to keep them on the right side of the law — and she never mixes business with pleasure. Her mother and her father, Big Tony D, who's in prison, are perfect for each other. Carlotta is the sister killed in a plane crash. Tina is a cousin.
Dalton “Doc” Simmons had been weeks from finishing his residency when he quit and joined the Navy. Lily had been Doc's wife for eight years, the girl he'd loved since eighth grade. His dad died eight years ago. His mother remarried Randall Thorpe. Lady had been Doc's Quarter Horse growing up.
Deep Six Salvage makes . . .
. . . use of the Wayfarer II for their treasure diving. Bsides Doc, the partners include Spiro “Romeo” Delgado and Mia, a brilliant marine archeologist (Shot Across the Bow, 5). Mason is engaged to Alexandra "Alex" Merriweather, who is an historian with an expertise in reading old Spanish scripts (Ride the Tide, 3). Meat is Mason's fat English bulldog. At 65, the marijuana-growing, chicory-loving Uncle John can still turn women's heads. His brother, James, is LT's father and used to be in business with John; James' wife and LT's mama died of cancer. Leo "The Lion" Anderson, a.k.a. LT, is their former lieutenant and current head of the salvage operation. Olivia is LT's wife, a former CIA agent who has discovered a love for baking (Hell or High Water, 1). Brandon "Bran" Pallidino is known for his lasagnas. The tiny Maddy is Bran's wife (Devil and the Deep, 2). Ray “Wolf” Roanhorse is married to Chrissy, who is as good a diver as the SEALs — she does run a dive shop! (Deeper Than the Ocean, 4). Li’l Bastard is the island's resident rooster. In Hell or High Water, Rusty Lawrence had been a member of the team to whom they'd made a death bed promise.
Admiralty law requires oversight, which is provided by Dana Levine who works for the Federal Maritime Commission. David is Dana's jerk of an ex. Hee-hee-hee, I love the karma David suffers . . . jerk. Rocko is Dana's dog. The leased Wayfarer Island is where Uncle John has been living as the team's caretaker.
The Coast Guard
Captain Rachel Mallory has popped into Deep Six Salvage's lives before. Her crew includes Lieutenant Peterson and Ensigns Hernandez, Johnson, Rodrigo, Davis, and Flores.
Detective Bill Dixon is with Key West PD. Alvaro Martinez is a prosecutor. Captain Mark Bailey is the current commander of the Naval Air Station on Key West.
Alex Lester is one of the partners at the law firm, Leeman and Lester, where Cami works. Marcus Cole and Arron Rodriguez are co-workers.
William White ("Head Honcho"), Fin Allen ("Red"), Jace ("Wrecking Ball), and Brady ("Zip Tie Guy") are cod fishermen from Maine. Bernie Lutz is Jace's really dumb cousin who makes really dumb choices. Sheila is Will's wife. Angie is Fin's wife.
Dario De Luca had been the first boy to kiss Cami. Curtis Rienhardt had been the state attorney.
1624
Capitán Bartolome Vargas is the last survivor of the Santa Cristina. Rosario had been the midshipman.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a range of blues from the lightest to the darkest, from the crest of the waves and the clouds of fury in the background. It's Doc with his lion's mane of hair, a thoughtful look on his face, hand to chin, wearing a black short-sleeve T-shirt, as his lower body melds into the sandy beach at the bottom of the cover. There's a starry badge in the upper left corner that contains the series info. The title begins at Doc's chin and goes below his waist, all in white. There's a testimonial immediately below this in a colonial blue. Below this is the author's name in white with an info blurb between her first and last names, also in white.
The title is what they all are, Dead in the Water while they wait out Hurricane Julia.
This eARC was sent to me by the author and Limerence Publications LLC for an honest review.
My Take
The story is all about love, endless, all-encompassing love that is without limit. I loved the comment Uncle John makes, knowing somethin' about the human
"Its capacity to love is endless. Don't go puttin' limits on somethin' that doesn't need to have any. And if it was worth it the first time . . . then don't you reckon it'd be worth it a second time?"The snark between Cami and Doc is a crack-up. They play off each other with Cami more attracted and Doc veering away. What I love is that they're attracted by each other's minds — as well as their bodies, *grin*.
There are great reasons for each character to be here. As for the conflicts, they are a'many: the hurricane descending; the state of the reef; to flee and leave or stay and get it all; the hope of surviving being stranded through the storm; the issues Doc, Cami, and Dana have about relationships; and, the unexpected threat of robbery. Yeahhh, I love that Dana and John get to have a romance even though they're oooold!
Walker is such a tease as she strings us along dribbling out clues about Doc's and Cami's back history. More tease comes through in Doc's inner conflicts about wanting too much even as the guilt pounds on him. His mother's remarriage provides some of the grief Doc suffers. It also provides a useful prod. Then his reason for actually joining the Navy hits . . . ah, jeez.
There's a good bit of back history on John. Talk about fascinating!! Dana's back story is sad, and yet she has really rebounded. I wanna be her! I gotta say Uncle John has definitely lived. He's done so much — and he's having such fun caretaking for the salvage operation. And I want to know more about this coital alignment technique.
I cannot believe the rationale the quartet from Maine use. I understand their anger and frustration, but when has that ever justified the actions they plan?! Their general situation is something I'd think a real government of the people should help with, as ideas, suggestions, research.
I don't get why Carlotta needed her dad's seat on the plane. That bit at the end, as Cami discovers what's held her parents together all these years . . . jeez. I think Cami makes the best decision there. Another bit I don't get is Cami's lame bit of gossip. You'd think she'd know her parents by now. Seems a bit too convenient for Walker.
Buffalo Bill-ish? I get "Precious" and "get the hose", but how does Bill fit in here? Again, what is it with the bad guys thinking it's unfair for their hostages to fight back??
Walker uses a third person global subjective point-of-view, mostly from Doc's and Cami's perspectives, then from John's and Dana's. Naturally, the fishermen have their thoughts and events.
I love that Walker has Cami use the "noble" excuse of not wanting to be with someone who can't/won't/doesn't want to be with her. All the angst of it, and yet she's ready to move on because she has too much pride in herself to settle for less. Good for her!
There are so many positives about life and love in Dead in the Water. As well as some fun snark about the motion of the ocean and if the captain can keep his vessel in port long enough . . . yep, you'll be a'laughin'.
"Growin' old is mandatory.I love the ending with its wrap-up of how each of the team members have gone on.
Growin' up is optional."
Phew, there is definitely action in Dead in the Water — they're Navy SEALs! Yeah, yeah, it's military action and bedroom action — they are Navy SEALs, ahem, lol. But I'd say it's mostly a character-driven story (series) whose characters' choice to go after that treasure leads to the action, at least in Dead in the Water.
The Story
As the storm closes in, so does a boat full of dangerous men bent on claiming the centuries-old treasure for themselves...and killing everyone on Wayfarer Island.
To keep Cami safe and alive, Doc has to keep her close, but it's a close that turns up the heat on the chemistry bubbling between them. For Cami, it’s more than a fight for her life, it’s a fight for Doc’s heart. If they survive, can she convince him to let go of his past for a chance at a future with her?
The Characters
Camilla D’ Angelo, a lawyer, has been employed by the Deep Six team to keep them on the right side of the law — and she never mixes business with pleasure. Her mother and her father, Big Tony D, who's in prison, are perfect for each other. Carlotta is the sister killed in a plane crash. Tina is a cousin.
Dalton “Doc” Simmons had been weeks from finishing his residency when he quit and joined the Navy. Lily had been Doc's wife for eight years, the girl he'd loved since eighth grade. His dad died eight years ago. His mother remarried Randall Thorpe. Lady had been Doc's Quarter Horse growing up.
Deep Six Salvage makes . . .
. . . use of the Wayfarer II for their treasure diving. Bsides Doc, the partners include Spiro “Romeo” Delgado and Mia, a brilliant marine archeologist (Shot Across the Bow, 5). Mason is engaged to Alexandra "Alex" Merriweather, who is an historian with an expertise in reading old Spanish scripts (Ride the Tide, 3). Meat is Mason's fat English bulldog. At 65, the marijuana-growing, chicory-loving Uncle John can still turn women's heads. His brother, James, is LT's father and used to be in business with John; James' wife and LT's mama died of cancer. Leo "The Lion" Anderson, a.k.a. LT, is their former lieutenant and current head of the salvage operation. Olivia is LT's wife, a former CIA agent who has discovered a love for baking (Hell or High Water, 1). Brandon "Bran" Pallidino is known for his lasagnas. The tiny Maddy is Bran's wife (Devil and the Deep, 2). Ray “Wolf” Roanhorse is married to Chrissy, who is as good a diver as the SEALs — she does run a dive shop! (Deeper Than the Ocean, 4). Li’l Bastard is the island's resident rooster. In Hell or High Water, Rusty Lawrence had been a member of the team to whom they'd made a death bed promise.
Admiralty law requires oversight, which is provided by Dana Levine who works for the Federal Maritime Commission. David is Dana's jerk of an ex. Hee-hee-hee, I love the karma David suffers . . . jerk. Rocko is Dana's dog. The leased Wayfarer Island is where Uncle John has been living as the team's caretaker.
The Coast Guard
Captain Rachel Mallory has popped into Deep Six Salvage's lives before. Her crew includes Lieutenant Peterson and Ensigns Hernandez, Johnson, Rodrigo, Davis, and Flores.
Detective Bill Dixon is with Key West PD. Alvaro Martinez is a prosecutor. Captain Mark Bailey is the current commander of the Naval Air Station on Key West.
Alex Lester is one of the partners at the law firm, Leeman and Lester, where Cami works. Marcus Cole and Arron Rodriguez are co-workers.
William White ("Head Honcho"), Fin Allen ("Red"), Jace ("Wrecking Ball), and Brady ("Zip Tie Guy") are cod fishermen from Maine. Bernie Lutz is Jace's really dumb cousin who makes really dumb choices. Sheila is Will's wife. Angie is Fin's wife.
Dario De Luca had been the first boy to kiss Cami. Curtis Rienhardt had been the state attorney.
1624
Capitán Bartolome Vargas is the last survivor of the Santa Cristina. Rosario had been the midshipman.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a range of blues from the lightest to the darkest, from the crest of the waves and the clouds of fury in the background. It's Doc with his lion's mane of hair, a thoughtful look on his face, hand to chin, wearing a black short-sleeve T-shirt, as his lower body melds into the sandy beach at the bottom of the cover. There's a starry badge in the upper left corner that contains the series info. The title begins at Doc's chin and goes below his waist, all in white. There's a testimonial immediately below this in a colonial blue. Below this is the author's name in white with an info blurb between her first and last names, also in white.
The title is what they all are, Dead in the Water while they wait out Hurricane Julia.
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Over the course of this series I fell in love with all the characters starting with Leo and Olivia, Bran and Maddy, Mason and Alex, Wolf and Chrissy, Romeo and Mia, and finally Doc and Cami. All these characters come from different walks of life brought together by the brotherhood these guys formed as a SEAL. I think Julie Ann Walker saved one of the best stories for last and I am sad to see this series ending.
Doc and Cami's story was sweet, heartbreaking, and full of action I really enjoyed it. I have a really hard time getting into a new book and tend to skip ahead until I get to the good part, but I did not have to do that with this book. I really enjoyed watching Cami and Doc fall in love and their friends cheering them on calling it inevitable. I feel that Cami was able to bring Doc out of his funk and show him that it is possible to love again, that some people do have two soul mates in their life. I like seeing these guys spend time together as a family as well as working together as a team. This was a great ending to a great series and I cannot wait to see what Julie Ann Walker has up her sleeve for her next book.
Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
Doc and Cami's story was sweet, heartbreaking, and full of action I really enjoyed it. I have a really hard time getting into a new book and tend to skip ahead until I get to the good part, but I did not have to do that with this book. I really enjoyed watching Cami and Doc fall in love and their friends cheering them on calling it inevitable. I feel that Cami was able to bring Doc out of his funk and show him that it is possible to love again, that some people do have two soul mates in their life. I like seeing these guys spend time together as a family as well as working together as a team. This was a great ending to a great series and I cannot wait to see what Julie Ann Walker has up her sleeve for her next book.
Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
Terrific conclusion to the Deep Six series. Though it is possible to read this as a standalone, the earlier books make it possible to understand everything these men and their ladies have gone through before reaching this point. The treasure of the Santa Cristina was finally located in the previous book; now, they need to retrieve it. However, to raise and keep the treasure, they need the help of crack property lawyer Cami D'Angelo, a circumstance that sticks in the craw of Dalton "Doc" Simmons.
Doc and Cami met when she first arrived in the Keys, and the sparks between them were instant. They almost had a night together, but Doc's drinking and emotional baggage held him back. Then they discovered that Cami was the lawyer working for Deep Six and their dispute with the state over the treasure. Doc hates lawyers with a passion, and Cami never mixes business with pleasure, so those sparks have nowhere to go. They've spent the last six months arguing and sniping at each other, their underlying attraction growing daily.
Doc is a widower who believes that he has had his one true love. The thought of loving another woman fills him with dread and guilt. But he can't ignore Cami and the way she makes him feel. Doc is also what I think of as the big brother of the group. He's always there with a word of advice or support, not just for his teammates but for the women, too. I ached for Doc in this book and previous ones when he's had to use deadly force. Taking someone's life weighs on his heart and soul, and it takes an understanding Cami to help him deal with those feelings.
Cami is a tough-as-nails lawyer with a spine of steel. She worked hard to find a way for the team to keep their treasure. She has a well-developed sense of right and wrong, thanks mainly to her life as a mobster's daughter. I love her independence and ability to give as good as she gets. She fits in well with the other residents of Wayfarer Island.
I enjoyed watching the relationship develop between Doc and Cami. The chemistry between them is off the charts though neither is willing to admit it out loud. Seeing them exchange barbs, feeding off each other's wit and sarcasm, was great fun. When the approaching hurricane forces them into close proximity, the barriers between them start to come down. With her job there nearly at an end, Cami is ready to forget her rule about mixing business and pleasure. But Doc resists acknowledging his feelings, hanging onto his grief, and fighting every step of the way. There was a time near the end when I wondered if they would ever find their way together. I liked Cami's determination not to accept less than what she deserves, and I was happy to see Doc finally come to his senses (with a bit of help).
The suspense of the story was fantastic. With a hurricane bore-sighted on Wayfarer Island, the team needs to get the treasure off the ocean floor and safely stored. Otherwise, it could be spread over miles. They get most of it up and taken to Key West while a few remain behind to raise the rest. But the hurricane arrives too quickly for them to evacuate, so they must ride out the storm on the island. They are unaware of a group of thieves determined to relieve them of the treasure until the men show up on the island. Some intense moments in the confrontation between our guys and the intruders kept me glued to the pages until it was all over. I loved how it turned out though it added some complications to their lives.
There was a secondary romance between Uncle John and Dana, the government official sent to monitor the raising of the treasure. It was sweet to see these two find each other, and I loved watching them take care of each other.
The epilogue was terrific. I loved catching up with each couple a few months after the events of the book. Each of them has made their dreams come true, and I loved the tail end and their acknowledgment of the team member who started them on their journey.
Doc and Cami met when she first arrived in the Keys, and the sparks between them were instant. They almost had a night together, but Doc's drinking and emotional baggage held him back. Then they discovered that Cami was the lawyer working for Deep Six and their dispute with the state over the treasure. Doc hates lawyers with a passion, and Cami never mixes business with pleasure, so those sparks have nowhere to go. They've spent the last six months arguing and sniping at each other, their underlying attraction growing daily.
Doc is a widower who believes that he has had his one true love. The thought of loving another woman fills him with dread and guilt. But he can't ignore Cami and the way she makes him feel. Doc is also what I think of as the big brother of the group. He's always there with a word of advice or support, not just for his teammates but for the women, too. I ached for Doc in this book and previous ones when he's had to use deadly force. Taking someone's life weighs on his heart and soul, and it takes an understanding Cami to help him deal with those feelings.
Cami is a tough-as-nails lawyer with a spine of steel. She worked hard to find a way for the team to keep their treasure. She has a well-developed sense of right and wrong, thanks mainly to her life as a mobster's daughter. I love her independence and ability to give as good as she gets. She fits in well with the other residents of Wayfarer Island.
I enjoyed watching the relationship develop between Doc and Cami. The chemistry between them is off the charts though neither is willing to admit it out loud. Seeing them exchange barbs, feeding off each other's wit and sarcasm, was great fun. When the approaching hurricane forces them into close proximity, the barriers between them start to come down. With her job there nearly at an end, Cami is ready to forget her rule about mixing business and pleasure. But Doc resists acknowledging his feelings, hanging onto his grief, and fighting every step of the way. There was a time near the end when I wondered if they would ever find their way together. I liked Cami's determination not to accept less than what she deserves, and I was happy to see Doc finally come to his senses (with a bit of help).
The suspense of the story was fantastic. With a hurricane bore-sighted on Wayfarer Island, the team needs to get the treasure off the ocean floor and safely stored. Otherwise, it could be spread over miles. They get most of it up and taken to Key West while a few remain behind to raise the rest. But the hurricane arrives too quickly for them to evacuate, so they must ride out the storm on the island. They are unaware of a group of thieves determined to relieve them of the treasure until the men show up on the island. Some intense moments in the confrontation between our guys and the intruders kept me glued to the pages until it was all over. I loved how it turned out though it added some complications to their lives.
There was a secondary romance between Uncle John and Dana, the government official sent to monitor the raising of the treasure. It was sweet to see these two find each other, and I loved watching them take care of each other.
The epilogue was terrific. I loved catching up with each couple a few months after the events of the book. Each of them has made their dreams come true, and I loved the tail end and their acknowledgment of the team member who started them on their journey.
Doc and Cami have quickly become my favorite couple. They have great chemistry. I enjoyed reading this book about their journey.