Perilous Tides — 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 WarningThis 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.