Beneath Still Waters (Tidehaven)

Author: Linny Mack

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In the fog-drenched marshes of Tidehaven, a burnt-out scientist and a guarded ex-Navy SEAL must navigate deadly secrets and slow-burn desire, where falling in love might be the riskiest choice of all.

Emery Caldwell needs a change. After seven years teaching marine biology, having grant after grant denied, and growing tired of her mediocre relationship, she’s burnt out. When a sabbatical offers the chance to reset, Emery heads south to the quiet fishing village of Tidehaven, South Carolina, hoping to gather research for a new journal article—and maybe find the direction her life desperately needs.

Reid Morgan has fought hard for peace. After leaving the Navy SEALs behind, he’s built a quiet life working at the Driftwood Marina, where the days are predictable, and the past feels farther away. The last thing he wants is trouble, or the curious, determined scientist who stirs up things better left buried.

But when Emery witnesses something she shouldn’t in the fog-thick marshes, suddenly both of their lives are in danger. As a deadly threat stalks Emery, Reid steps in to protect her—but getting close means letting her break down all the barriers he’s worked so hard to build. As danger grows, so does their unexpected connection. But facing the truth—and each other—may be the biggest risk of all.

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Reading Wrap-Up

June was WILD! It kicked off with Big Ohio Book Con where I did very little reading but met some of my favorite authors as well as some new-to-me writers. I also had such a good time hanging out with my Booksta-turned-IRL friends!

My reading felt a little chaotic this month. I DNF'd two books in a row, bringing my DNF total to four for the year. DNFing always seems to throw me into a funk.

I Buddy Read three books: The Bright Years, My Friends, and The Last Letter. I definitely enjoyed this and want to make more room in my reading schedule to read with friends!

Romance remained my top genre, but not by any kind of landslide - I even snuck a memoir in there!

I'm back in class with the start of July, but I'm hoping to stay on top of my reading goals!

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