Title: A Rising Tide
Author: Iona Morrison
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Suspense, paranormal (Fantasy Line)
Book Blurb:
Jessie Reynolds returns from her trip to Ireland armed with some fascinating discoveries about herself and the gift that runs through many of the women in her ancestral line. How will all these discoveries alter her life? Not to mention Matt’s, her fiancé. Add a troubling dream into the equation, and she can’t help but wonder how her levelheaded guy will be able to handle this new side of her.
Once again Matt will be challenged to think outside the box when Jessie’s look-alike relative from the past shows up along with several ancient artifacts, and a grumpy ghost who takes up residency in her store to guard them. With all the strangeness that surrounds their relationship Matt finds himself more in love with his little warrior than ever.
My Review:
A delicious blend of mystery, romance, and paranormal elements, A Rising Tide kept me on the edge of my seat.
This story is about Jessie Reynolds’ realization that she’s a chime baby—a baby born on certain hours when clocks chimed—and that her supernatural gift comes with danger and responsibility. She knows her recurring dream of an angry rising tide has meaning, but what?
She returns from a trip to Ireland where she learned that other generations of women in her family also had this gift, among them was a woman who Jessie could be twins with, Johanna. Once at home, she tries to sort out the meaning of her nightmare and her ancestor’s place in it.
At the same time, her boyfriend, Matt, chief of police in the small town of Blue Cove, is dealing with a rising tide of crimes. Jessie is sure the two are connected.
Iona Morrison has written an intriguing supernatural tale of good and evil which plays out in the physical realm. But what makes the story are the characters. The author breathes life into them. I couldn’t help but admire Jessie, as she discovered her past and sought how to use her gift. Then there’s Matt, her police-chief boyfriend, who loves her and believes in her fiercely, even though he doesn’t understand it all. And wait, there’s also that grumpy ghost who’s an enigma.
A Rising Tide is an intriguing mystery with amazing supernatural elements. While this book is part of a series, it worked well as a stand-alone. I highly recommend it.
My Rating: 5 stars
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Author Biography:
Iona Morrison is a multi-published, award-winning author who writes romantic suspense with a touch of paranormal. she enjoys writing fiction. The character development, their stories, and the twists and turns in the plot intrigue her. She is hooked from the first words on the paper and has to keep writing to see how the story ends.
Iona lives in Colorado with her husband and family who have supported her in this chapter of life. She is a member of the Colorado Authors League and RMFWPAL (Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Published Authors League) and has enjoyed becoming involved in her community as one of the many authors living in Colorado. She invites you to read one of her Blue Cove Mysteries and see for yourself why Blue Cove is a special and unusual place.
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Reviewed by: Terry