Review: Beneath the Surface by Joya Fields

Good Reads Synopsis
She’s fighting to stay independent—he’s determined to protect her no matter what…

Brooke Richards survived the earthquake that took her parents and most of her leg, but she needs time to regroup. A trip to Florida for a state-of-the-art prosthesis and to visit her best friend Linda seems ideal. But the trip turns traumatic when Brooke witnesses Linda’s boat disintegrating in a fiery explosion.

Police officer Garrett Ciavello believes the blast was intentionally set to hide something Linda found on a dive. When Brooke offers her expertise in underwater archeology, Garrett accepts her help with the investigation. But since his fiancée’s death years ago, Garrett has become overprotective, and as they are drawn to each other, Garrett realizes he will risk anything to keep Brooke safe.

Brooke is fiercely independent. Garrett is fiercely protective. Will they heal each other’s wound and find a killer…before it’s too late?

First thoughts after……

Beneath the Surface is a great mystery/romance that is worth diving into

My Summary

Brooke is an earthquake survivor with a prosthesis leg.  She’s an underwater archaeologist on vacation.  Her friends unwittingly discover a mysterious box that could mean all of their lives….  An explosion rocks their boat as Brooke is on her way to meet a prosthesis doctor about a new leg that appears real.

Garrett has lost loved ones in his life he couldn’t save, but as Brooke helps him find the box he develops feelings for her.  He has a fierce need to protect her even though she is extremely independent, not wanting help.

Will Garrett and Brooke be able to solve the who dunnit before the killer gets them?

How Distracted Did I Get?

Beneath the Surface is a smart mystery that was difficult to put down.  With twists, turns and romance it’s the wonderful blend of book!  I give Beneath the Surface……..

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