Tidewater Inn (Hope Beach, #1) By Colleen Coble

Robin Ryan

This is the first book I have read by this author. I read it for a book club at my church. I wish I could say that I liked it, but this ended up being the typical stereotype of a Christian book (which makes me very sad to say). The storyline was very predictable and the character development was lacking. I found the writing flat and non-inspiring. There were several unrealistic scenes that made me wonder how anyone could buy into this story. For instance, there was a scene where the heroine of the story was swimming in the ocean and was attacked by an unknown diver who tried to drown her. After miraculously saving herself, with the help of a dog, she finds herself reflecting on the incidence on the beach. Her love interest happens along in the company of the town sheriff and she decides not to report the incident to either one of them. I'm sorry - but that would have to be the single most terrifying event of a life and to not mention it and furthermore, to not act like anything was wrong at all seemed absolutely impossible to me. That was just once instance. Relationships evolved quickly and yet seemed to have no depth or character to them. There were a couple of things that happened in the story that had no correlation or meaning to what was going on and just caused me to say "huh?" There did not seem to be any intellectual content in this book, in my opinion. This book is the first in a series but I have no intention of reading any subsequent books. The storyline had possibility - I liked that the heroine was a restorer of historical buildings and the first chapter set up the mystery storyline very quickly. I just think it could have been fleshed out much better and more realistically.

Laura

This was my first experience reading a suspense book by Coble. I enjoyed the book, and look forward to reading many more of her novels. I really enjoyed the beach setting a lot, and the faith message was strong. It really gets into the readers mind to consider the question, "What would Jesus Do."

As far as my experience with the writing, I must say I often rolled my eyes at the credibility of certain events. Now, hear me out. Lol. Some people really enjoy suspenseful novels, so this story may drive them a tad crazy, but for me, someone who is easily scared by dramatic incidences, I actually appreciated the incredulous scenarios and how everyone acted blasé, because it dropped the fear factor, in my opinion. It read more like a cozy, romance, mystery for me. The pacing was nice and steady, too. I would recommend this to readers who enjoy a strong faith message and are looking for a fun, atmospheric mystery.

Staci

While I enjoyed this suspense novel overall, there were aspects that I didn't find to be realistic. My favorite character was a secondary one: Zach.

Lou Allen

This is a romantic suspense novel set on a remote coast. Half the plot focuses on the romance and the other half on the suspense elements.

Libby’s friend Tina calls to tell Libby that her father has left her an Inn and that she has a brother and sister that she never knew about.

Libby watches the online beach camera so that she can see her sister before travelling there to meet her. But while she is watching her friend Tina is kidnapped and Libby has to call the police.

The book follows Libby’s search to find her friend as well has her difficult first meeting with her brother and sister, who aren’t too pleased that she has inherited their father’s house.

I found this book warm and mostly upbeat. I would say it is a ‘soft’ mystery and suspense novel, and not very gritty or dark. The romance plot takes a central role and is clean and sweet.

There is quite a high Christian content and although it occasionally felt slightly cheesy, I appreciated the real dilemmas that the Christian characters were facing.

I didn’t guess the villain. I thought the plot was going to be predictable but there were some twists I didn’t see coming.

I really enjoyed the narrator and found her voice easy to listen to, though I listened on 1.25 speed, to quicken it up a bit.

I would like to continue reading this series and will definitely listen to the audiobook version.

Aerykah

*This is a re-read.*
Though it didn't quite make it to my favorites list, I still really enjoyed it. It's a good story & kept my attention. I give it 4 1/2 stars. The narrator left a little to be desired, though...

Ruth Hill

I have to admit that this was a difficult read for me. I was only aware of Colleen Coble's historical romances, and this was the first time I ever have come in contact with a more contemporary romance from this author. I have to admit that the first portion of this book was rather slow for me. I actually did not think I would like it very much at all.

But as I got into the book more, the author drew me into the story. The mystery became quite intriguing, and I found myself not wanting to put the book down. I cared about the characters, and I wanted to know if everything worked out all right. I found myself often on the edge of my seat.

I began to see the things that I know in love in this author's works. I found romance, history, and a strong faith in God. God is real in this story, and you see His hand at every turn. Bad things happen, but somehow it all works together for good. It either brings people running back to God or else people turn their backs on Him. Everyone has to make the decision about what they must do with God.

I did enjoy the portions that the author inserted concerning the history of this sleepy island. Being a lover of historical fiction, I am so glad to have found this in a contemporary romance. I don't know if I would have enjoyed it as much without this!

This is truly a well-crafted story. Do not let the slow story keep you from pressing on. In the end, all will make sense. You will appreciate every detail the author gives you. And it is, of course, a bonus that there is no profanity or sex scenes! Justice is served, and all is explained in the end. And I bet you won't figure everything out!

If you have a day or two to set aside for a riveting read that will keep you guessing at every turn, this is definitely the book for you. You won't regret picking up this book!

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

Sarita

I let a few years pass after reading the Rock Harbor and Aloha Reef series from Colleen Coble, and don't know why because her suspense stories is filled with mystery, plot twisters and characters with depth.

This was another wonderful romantic suspense from Colleen and recommended to fans of this genre.

The way Libby dealt with finding out her dad only passed recently, she has a half brother and sister and about her inheritance, reflected her reliance on God and finding strength in him, especially showing grace to her siblings even though their attitude towards her were harsh and they were acting like spoiled brats.

Alec was a strong dependable male character who quickly won my heart. I enjoyed seeing how he interacted with the people from Hope Beach, his nephew and Libby.

I loved that Bree and Samson from the Rock Harbor series made an important appearance in this story.

I loved the themes of showing graces and forgiveness towards others.

I was also kept in the dark about what was going on and who kidnapped Nicole. My suspicions were wrong and I loved being wrong in a suspense book even more than being right.

The only thing which was a bit annoying was the constant thinking of Libby about wanting to keep the Inn but not having the financial means to do and the offer of sale to be so much money. But this did not take away from my overall enjoyment of this story.

Kathy Gange

First time reading a book by this author. It is a Christian romance suspense. Throughly enjoyed this book. Loved the fact it was set on the outer banks of North Carolina since I live in NC.

Colleen Houck

I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I love fixer-upper shows so I liked the idea that the two ladies were doing that for a job.

Sharon Huether

A historian and restorer, Libby inherits a beautiful old hotel on the Outer Banks. She also inherits a family she never knew. A new friend, a handsome Coast Guard Lieutenant, is beginning to be more than just her friend.

There are developers that want this property. They are stopping at nothing to acquire it. Kidnapping and attempted murder.

Libby's family is jealous of her inheritance and want no part of her. She has to prove them wrong.

Julia

Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble is a fabulous contemporary Christian suspense and the first book in The Hope Beach series. I loved it and read it in just one sitting.
The novel has the theme of restoration. Restoration of old buildings mirrors the restoration in our lives. We all need to pull together and share our knowledge (of the love of God) to see lives changed and restored.
Money equals power for some. Greed rules over people's lives. Unscrupulous characters will stop at nothing to rise upwards. Greed and treasure clouds their vision. Characters with correct priorities realise that money cannot solve problems. People matter. Money can buy comfort and is a short term high. Transformation by love lasts forever.
Faith in God is important. "God... was in charge here. [She] had to try to cling to that fact." God never promised us a trouble free life. What He did promise was to never leave us. He walks alongside us every step of the way. At times life makes no sense but it makes even less sense without God. We can trust God at all times to see us through.
We need to pray about everything and be anxious for nothing. God is in control, even when life looks otherwise.
There are fractured families. God longs to repair and restore the years the locusts have taken. "There's nothing you can do to change what is... All you can do is go forward from here." Let God have the driving seat of your life and look to the future not wallow in the past.
A search and rescue dog features. His work is impressive and invaluable to lives in trouble. This is like God who searches for us and when He finds us, He rescues us and brings us home.
A cracking suspense that had me glued and guessing and rooting for a positive outcome.

Laura

Growing up, Libby believed her father had died when she was five. A restorer of historical buildings, Libby and her best friend Nicole go to check out the inn her father, who died recently, left her much to the surprise of her new found brother and sister. While there, Nicole is kidnapped while Libby watches online helpless. Libby becomes the prime suspect in her friend's disappearance.

Colleen Coble is a master of writing romantic suspense novels that focus on character development . While this book was good, it's not memorable. I liked the characters, but they don't stand out. My favorite character was Alec, Libby's love interest who has taken in his nephew. He is strong and resilient, two traits every book's hero should have.

While the premise of the book holds promise, much of the plot was the same thing over and over. Looking for Nicole. Arguing with her brother and sister. I think the plot would have benefited from one or two more things happening because the plot is interesting and has some twists and turns that caught me by surprised. I just was kinda bored between twists.

Although it's definitely not Coble's best, it's a nice rainy day read. Fans of Christian suspense will enjoy this book.

I received this book in exchange for my review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Bonnie

I love beach settings. I love mystery and suspense. I love stories of best friends. I love reading about people running an Inn or Bed and Breakfast. And this story has it all! The characters were fun and interesting to read about and I always love stories that involve, for example, her seeing through a video chat, her best friend being kidnapped. It tells me I'm in for a fun read! I recommend any of Colleen Coble's books, as she is a favorite author of mine, and she never fails to produce a good, entertaining story!

Kirsten Burger

I wasn't impressed by this one. There were a lot of kind of confusing moments and I couldn't follow how the story wraps up. I was extremely frustrated by a moment in the story. A character is nearly drowned and she just hangs out on the beach afterward, petting a dog. Then a cop and a coast guard come to talk to her and she doesn't even mention the incident until wayyyy later in the day. Yeah, lady, you would have been more freaked out by almost dying. Also I'm pretty sure your lungs would be hurting from a lack of oxygen. I don't know, no one's ever tried to drown me, but I'm pretty sure I'd be FREAKED out.
The villain isn't really very convincing. His motives seemed silly.
And I got really confused about who actually kidnapped Nicole. I had a lot going on with kiddos running around while the plotline was being wrapped up, but I was left just kind of scratching my head. And I kind of missed who killed Tina and honestly I wasn't engaged in the story enough to even care to rewind the audio book and find out. And what happened to all the historical artifacts that were in the cave?
Like everyone is dead in this book. Libby's dad. Libby's mom. Zach's mom and dad. Vanessa and Brent's mom. It just kept going!
I was annoyed at how many people were upset about Libby potentially selling Tidewater inn. Guys- she didnt have the money to fix it up. Would you rather her try to keep it, go bankrupt, and the bank have to take it and do what they would with it??
Zach ignoring Nicole and her story for like two days was so frustrating.
None of the characters had enough depth for me. I just didn't love any of them. Nicole especially just kind of fell flat.
I'm going to keep reading the series. Maybe they get better?

Nola Lorraine

I've read about 15 of Colleen's novels and really enjoyed them, especially the Rock Harbor series and the Aloha Reef series. However, a couple of the more recent storylines haven't grabbed me as much. It's not that they're not well written, but the characters and settings weren't to my taste. When I was just a few chapters into Tidewater Inn, I felt like I'd "come home" because it had the feel of some of those earlier novels. Suspenseful opening, appealing characters, great settings, a blossoming romance that you care about. The exploration of faith issues was also interesting as Libby had to keep asking herself "what would Jesus do" in the midst of trying circumstances. I had to laugh when Bree and Samson from Rock Harbor suddenly popped up in the middle of the book and helped solve the crime. No wonder it felt like those earlier novels!

There were a couple of places where I felt credibility was stretched. For example, the sheriff continued to act in an immature manner (to my way of thinking) long after he should have accepted Libby's story and I couldn't believe Zac would still fail to act immediately after learning the identity of the woman on the island. A couple of the perpetrators were known early on in the book as we were privy to their discussions. However, the revelation of the person who had made the attempts on Libby's life came as a bit of a surprise. I felt there needed to be a couple more clues along the way. That let the ending down a little for me.

Having said that though, it was an enjoyable read overall. As this is the first in a new series, I'm already wondering which character will be the focus of Book 2 and I intend to stay tuned. If you haven't read one of Colleen's books before, this is a good taster, though still not quite as good as the Rock Harbor and Aloha Reef books.

Jenny

Tidewater Inn is book one in the new series Hope Beach by Colleen Coble. Libby Holladay is looking at a house to resort for a client when her friend Nicole rang her talking about her father. However, during the conversation, Nicole was kidnapped, and Libby Holladay became the prime suspect with the local law enforcement. Libby Holladay feeling that she is on her own decided to investigate on her own. The readers of Tidewater Inn will continue to follow Libby Holladay to find out what happens.

I have read other books by Colleen Coble, and I enjoy them all. Tidewater Inn continues my love affair with her books. I like the way Colleen Coble incorporated her twists and turns, ensuring that I never put her books down until the end. I do not mine that Colleen Coble includes her Christian beliefs in her stories. I love the way; Colleen Coble portrays her characters and intertwines then with each other throughout this book. Tidewater Inn is well written and researched by Colleen Coble. The description of the setting of this book excellently done by Colleen Coble that allowed me to picture myself visiting the area.

The readers of Tidewater Inn will learn about the importance of the Coast Guard in small seaside communities. Also, the readers of Tidewater Inn will learn about the National Register of Historic Places.

I recommend this book.

Denise

I would give this book 2 and a half stars if I could. The story was quite creative, mysterious disappearances, secret families, a nice hard working hero. However, most of it is too farfetched -- they talk about cell phones and using the internet but introduce a loving father who loses track of his daughter who was living only a few hours away and owns a small business -- not very likely! A Coast guard officer who never gets reassigned or leaves his home town, again this baffles me! Some of the mystery is never really resolved (the rope around the ankle of the step mother?). I also felt the Christian message gets a bit too preachy and could be toned down a bit.

Hannah

I started the audiobook, and the narrator drove me nuts. But I liked the story in spite of that, so I finished the rest of the tale with a library paperback. It's a good mystery, even though I didn't like the local police deciding that it must be the outsider, Libby, who's at fault, instead of hunting for full evidence before deciding. I loved the part of how Libby learns to build a relationship with her newly-discovered family and realizes that, no matter their attitude, she is to love them well anyway.

Mayda

Nicole and Libby are partners in rescuing and restoring ruins. On an assignment, Nicole informs Libby by phone that she met a woman who looked remarkably like Libby, and that she made other fascinating discoveries. Libby has a brother and sister, half siblings from her father’s second marriage, and Libby has inherited an inn. Nicole has arranged a meeting with the sister under a security camera, so Libby can tune in and see her sister. But things go horribly wrong, and instead of seeing her sister, Libby watches as Nicole is abducted by two men and hauled into a boat. Author Colleen Coble has written a suspenseful thriller, infused with Christian morals and sprinkled with romance. With strong and well-developed characters and an intricate and intriguing plot, readers will devour each page of this debut novel of a promising new series.

Vera Godley

About the book: Welcome to Hope Beach. A place of intoxicating beauty . . . where trouble hits with the force of a hurricane.

Inheriting a beautiful old hotel on the Outer Banks could be a dream come true for Libby. The inn cries out for her restorer’s talent and love of history. She’s delighted to learn of the family she never knew she had. And the handsome Coast Guard lieutenant she’s met there on the island could definitely be the man of her dreams.

But Libby soon realizes that the only way she can afford the upkeep on the inn is to sell it to developers who are stalking the island. The father who willed her the inn has died before she could meet him, and her newfound brother and sister are convinced she’s there to steal their birthright. Worst of all, her best friend and business partner has been kidnapped before her eyes, and Libby’s under suspicion for the crime.

Libby’s dream come true is becoming a nightmare. Her only option is to find her friend and prove her innocence, or lose everything on the shores of Hope Island.

My thoughts:

Although Colleen Coble is an established writer with an assortment of books to her credit, Tidewater Inn is the first book by her that I recall reading. Friends, I don't think it will be the last one, though. When given the opportunity to review Tidewater Inn, I thought, "Now this should be interesting to see how she treats my beloved North Carolina shore line and its people." You see, I'm a North Carolina native and was raised in Wilmington which is the southernmost tip of the state whereas the Outer Banks is the upper shoreline of our ragged coastline. So I wasn't reading it as one who has never seen the ocean roil or the wind guest. Nor seen the gulls at play along the sand dunes and foaming waters of the Atlantic. No, I'd played in that surf and swam in the calm inland waters as well as the mighty ocean swells. So what did I find that Ms. Coble had to say and how she positioned her characters?

I had trouble "finding" Hope Island, but we do give writers a bit of license with some details. I could "see" the island because there is much off the coast of North Carolina in the way of broken shore lines and bits and pieces of land. Her description of the ocean and the troubles of a category 1 hurricane hitting at high tide are "right on."

But the story is not just about the shores of North Carolina, it is a story of people. Of danger. Of greed. Of kindness and of anger. Of discovery and of secrets. Of faith and reconciliation. It is a gentle love story. It is a story of triumph over evil and deception.

Our main characters are Libby and Alex. Libby is a historical architect looking at property on Hope Island with her business partner Nicole. Alex is a Hope island resident fisherman and Coast Guard officer.

The story opens with Libby preparing for her trip to Hope Island when her world is shattered as her business partner and friend, Nicole is kidnapped in view of a cam camera and Libby just happens to see it via her computer. From that point on, the story runs. So hold your breath, sit tight, and get ready for a twisting, turning, tantalizing story that will keep you guessing who, what, and when until the very end.

About the author: Best-selling author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, ACFW Book of the Year, RWA’s RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has nearly 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers and is a member of Romance Writers of America. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana.

Visit her website at
http://www.colleencoble.com. Twitter @colleencoble.

DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy of Tidewater Inn by Litfuse Publicity Group on behalf of Thomas Nelson Publishers and the author, Colleen Coble in exchange for a review expressing my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are my own and no requirement for a positive review was required.

Mj

Tidewater Inn was a book club selection and I found it to be a quick and enjoyable read. A romantic mystery is the best way to describe it. The characters are interesting and the setting terrific. The story takes place on an inhabited but as yet commercially undeveloped coastal island in the Outer Banks (barrier islands primarily off the coast of North Carolina.)

The principal character Libby rejuvenates old buildings and is checking out a potential restoration job on Hope Island when her partner Nicole goes missing. Libby is initially considered a suspect and she stays on the island longer than planned to clear her name and but primarily to find Nicole, never wavering in her belief that Nicole is still alive despite the odds. Libby gets help with her search from numerous town folk, including Alec, a full-time fisherman and part-time coast guard. Libby and Alec are the romance. Looking for Nicole is the mystery, plus there are a number of other surprises in Coble’s plot.

The flow was good and the story kept my interest. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of the island and ocean venue and the camaraderie of the people on the island. I thought Coble did a good job of painting a picture of what living on a small coastal island must be like and how when nature plays such a dominant role in the environment, it brings neighbours together to help each other out.

Tidewater is a Christian based book and while I appreciate books that are rooted in beliefs, whatever faiths they might be, I found the book to be a bit too in your face about born again Christianity. I’ll try to explain. When meeting new people in person I enjoy finding out more about them but I don’t necessarily want our entire exchange to be centred on our religious beliefs. I felt this book was a bit too over the top on the subject - a bit preachy and almost like it was trying to convert readers. There were lots of actions in the book that displayed the characters as people of faith, so I really didn’t see the need for verbalizing it repeatedly. I did get that Coble was showing that one’s faith should be at the centre of one’s life and of everything one does. Nonetheless, I found the overdone born again Christianity to be detracting. It is clear that many readers enjoy Coble’s writing style and content as she has quite a loyal following. For me it was an enjoyable 3 star read.

Lisa Johnson

Title: Tidewater Inn (The Hope Beach Series #1)
Author: Colleen Coble
Pages: 360
Year: 2012
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tidewater Inn is a novel with a rich historical backdrop along with suspense that is nonstop and a touch of romance. Libby Holladay receives an inheritance from a father she was told died a long time ago. Libby owns a restoration business with her partner, Nicole, when their world is rocked off its center.
Libby witnesses Nicole’s abduction, but the video that she was viewing it on disappears. Now, she is a suspect and finds out that a family Libby wanted doesn’t welcome her with open arms. While trying to handle the inheritance of an historic inn that needs lots of work and finding Nicole, she meets Alec. Alec is in the coast guard, and he is one of the few islanders who believes she had nothing to do with Nicole’s disappearance. Can Libby help unravel who took her friend and business partner before becoming a victim herself? Can Libby and Alec have a future together with so much unsettled in their lives?
I enjoyed reading the novel again after a decade; it was just as exciting as the first time I read the book. Libby’s inheritance isn’t just material but spiritual and that leads her to deepen her own walk with the Lord. The romance was a nice touch to the suspense-filled tale, and Libby’s Aunt Pearl is a character that seemed lifelike. The novel has many twists and turns so expect the unexpected! Here is a book a person can curl up with on their favorite chair and read for hours of enjoyment! Book two in the series, Rosemary Cottage, is next on my TBR list. Look for my thoughts on this book soon!
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.

Jo Conover

Did anyone edit this at all? There were many discrepancies in content. An office setting where the secretary complains about the power being out again, then they go into the inner office to their appointment and the character therein is working on his website.

The book comments several times on the lack of cell reception, but when a phone call is needed there’s no mention made of poor reception.

Drowning scene: a character goes out for a swim spontaneously, and then there’s a diver ready and waiting in the water to try to drown her….?!

Characters and conversations were unconvincing.

Extraneous characters: a family comes into town and it seems the only need for them in the book is that they have a rescue dog who bites the arm of an attacker, thus identifying him. Otherwise their presence seems intrusive. Furthermore, the family has 3 small children but don’t seem to be alarmed in the least when they are immediately informed upon arrival that there has been a kidnapping on the island.

The plot line is that a friend is missing…but there’s a severe lack of hysteria throughout the book and a lot of going about business as usual from the protagonist, including a romantic interest. The romance and the suspense do NOT mesh well in this book.

The kidnapped character seems to have no lingering trauma or PTSD-type symptoms after being abducted, drugged, abandoned on an island for 10 days, surviving a hurricane while clinging to the roof of a shack, and attempting escape. All in a bikini.

The conversations were choppy and not convincing. One sentence they’re talking about an abducted friend, and the next about child-rearing.

Kidnappers are referred to as “the killers” without further comment or protest.

Disappointed to say the least!

Yvonne

Not a fan

I normally like her books, But for some reason I just could not get into this one. I didn’t like the main character and didn’t care what happened to her. For me, this book was not that well written and I chose not to finish it.

Aerykah

Though it didn't quite make it to my favorites list, I still really enjoyed it. It's a good story & kept my attention. I give it 4 1/2 stars.

Shash

This book started fast! The mystery began in the first chapter, shocking me and drawing me in. I continued to enjoy the book from there! I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

Sarah Coller

Wellll....this wasn't really my cup of tea. I did like the mystery element and didn't have it figured out when it was revealed, so that was good.

There were a lot of plot holes, questions and things that were too good to be true. For instance, the MC is a real estate renovator who wants nothing to do with "the money side of things" but she can hack into a beach camera in seconds? When seconds before, she didn't even know where it was located??

Why did it take like a week for anyone to question how the kidnappers knew where Nicole was supposed to be meeting Vanessa? In fact, now that I think about it, did that question ever actually get answered? This is not rocket science or a "plot twist"...just a big shiny DUH. Nothing is really mentioned about questioning Vanessa about the disappearance.

I thought it was weird that they allowed the old man to pack his gun before heading to get medical help. I doubt he'd be able to actually possess a gun in any kind of medical establishment.

The absolutely biggest DUH is---four days into the disappearance, Vanessa suggests someone contact the media and everyone thinks, "hey! Great idea!" WHAT???!!! Ugh. UGH. Yeah, or we could have done that like, I don't know, right when a woman was kidnapped in front of witnesses???

In fact, the whole premise of this book is too ironic to be true. Libby and Nicole happen to be interested in a property on the very island her previously-unknown-to-her family lives on---oh, and then she just happens to have inherited everything? I don't know...maybe I just missed like EVERYTHING about this story, or maybe it's ... just... not my cup of tea.

Elaine Nickolan

A pleasure to read a good old fashioned "who done it" story. Enjoyed this story from start to finish. This story kept me up reading just one more page. This story is about a woman who witnesses a crime and at the same time is being introduced to a whole family she never knew she had. A father that she was told had died when she was 5 actually was alive and living life with a new family. What Libbey discovers when she gets to Hope Island is that there was so much she never knew. She is desparate to find her friend and deal with her new found inheritance and all the drama that goes with it. Meanwhile someone doesn't want her there and she needs to find out who before its too late. With the help of Alec she tries to uncover all the family and island secrets before its too late. Loved the ending and I am looking forward to the next offering by this author.

Erin L

With a series title of "Hope Beach," I should have been expecting the heavy Christian influence in this book. This isn't a bad thing and didn't affect the quality of the writing, but it's not the kind of book I would normally choose.

I did find the characters to be interesting and the mystery and romantic elements carried well through the plot to make this an enjoyable read overall. Colleen Coble has written a lot of books and her skill shines through giving readers and evenly paced read that doesn't turn into a slog through the middle.

Definitely recommend this one if you are looking for a Christian romantic suspense.

Title	:	Tidewater Inn (Hope Beach, #1)
Author	:	Colleen Coble
Rating	:
ISBN	:	1595547819
ISBN-10	:	9781595547811
Language	:	English
Format Type	:	Paperback
Number of Pages	:	306
Publication	:	First published July 17, 2012

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