Perilous Tides (Hidden Bay Book #2)

High-Stakes Romantic Suspense from USA Today Bestselling Author Elizabeth Goddard Three years after her mother's suspicious death forensic artist Jo Cattrel is in hiding working at a storm-watching lodge along the Washington coast. When her father sends her a disturbing and cryptic message Jo leaves the safety of the lodge to find him. But during the ferry crossing Jo witnesses a murder--and becomes a target. More surprising to Jo than being in danger is the identity of the person who steps in to protect her--none other than her ex former Green Beret Cole Mercer. Now a private investigator Cole has been looking into her mother's death. If he can just uncover the truth maybe Jo can end her self-imposed captivity and the two of them can pick up the pieces and build a future together. As Cole and Jo search for answers the past rushes in like a dangerous tide before the truth can be revealed. Praise for the Hidden Bay Series "Elizabeth Goddard has done it again. She's a brilliant romantic suspense writer with fast-paced stories that keep you hooked from start to finish."--LYNETTE EASON bestselling and award-winning author on Storm Warning "This book takes readers by storm as her characters . . . face danger not only from outside forces but also from the deadly secrets that rage inside their souls."--NANCY MEHL bestselling and award-winning author on Storm Warning This action-packed clean thriller set on the Washington coast serves up a complex plot and sizzling second-chance romance that readers of Irene Hannon and Lynn H. Blackburn will enjoy.