A review by pattyfgd
Undertow by Sam Mariano

5.0

Undertow
Coastal Elite, Book 2
By: Sam Mariano
Narrated by: Heather Firth, Jeffrey Holz

Sam Mariano is an author who can capture my attention from the first line. This book has a little of everything. It's not long, its action packed and leads up to the next in the series perfectly! Gemma and Parker live in neighborhood that they have never felt welcome in. When the last straw breaks, Gemma goes to a lawyer for help. Hayden Atwater is outside her price range, but there is something about this feisty woman that lights him up. Willing to help her for a date, the two begin seeing each other. But there is more to this than meets the eye. Parker, Gemma's daughter has been tortured by Hayden's son Landon for years. How will this all work out if the two cannot even be in school together? And we are off to a spicy start. Gemma and Hayden are on fire. I love Gemma's fierce love for Parker, so much she is willing to do whatever she needs to keep her safe. An alpha male, Hayden loves control, but finds out he has lost it over his son. This action packed, suspense filled, sensual beginning has left me wanting more and I look forward to the next book!

Heather Firth and Jeffrey Holz are amazing as they narrate this gem! Firth delves into the strong willed, fiercely loving parent as she finds her own happiness. Each nuance keeps Gemma real and easy to relate to. Holz plays the dark alpha so perfectly, and as Hayden he is fabulous. Strong, commanding and vulnerable, he makes him authentic. Great pairing for this one and a listen I truly enjoyed.