Perilous Tides by Elizabeth Goddard: Review

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It takes a talented author to capture your interest from the first pages and then continue to ramp up to deliver action and suspense.

This is a new author for me to read, and she definitely hooked me with this story! Read my review below for this new release.

Perilous Tides by Elizabeth Goddard
Series: Hidden Bay book 2
Publisher: ‎ Revell
Publication date: ‎ July 15, 2025
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0800746155

OVERVIEW:
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.

Perilous Tides by Elizabeth Goddard Review

This is the first time reading the author, and she completely grabbed me from her opening pages. She delivers nonstop action, and a very fast paced story that was hard to keep up with in some places.

Perilous Tides is the second book in a series, and I do think it is necessary to read book one to get the complete story. There were a few places that I felt a little out of touch with what was going on, especially the two main characters’ backstory, and why he left to begin with, which was a common thread in this story.

Goddard captured my attention and loaded this book with twists and turns. Romance is a ultra slow burn as they had a lot of things to work through while trying to stay alive and solve the mystery. However, emotionally, there is a connection, especially on his end, and certainly, there are things to develop throughout the story. This is a clean romance with a touch of Christian flair.

The character development is great, and the author is very talented at ramping up the action. She gets the heart beating, especially as the reader really doesn’t know what’s going on or who they’re searching for.

For the romantic suspense lover, this is a fabulous choice! Cannot wait to read her again!

4 STARS!!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.