Tidewater, Book 1
Synopsis: She’s running from who she is……
All Jules Scott wants is to live a normal, quiet life—preferably one that doesn’t include ghosts. Jules’s talent for communicating with the dead has brought her nothing but trouble. Despite her best efforts, needy spirits always find her and draw her into their otherworldly drama. When one implicates her in a series of deadly crimes, she may need to entrust her secrets to the person least likely to believe her.…
He’ll do whatever it takes to catch her.
Detective Seth English can’t get distracted from the big case he’s working on, not even by his alluring new neighbor. He doesn’t believe that Jules had anything to do with the string of robberies-turned-murders that he’s investigating, but when she keeps showing up in all the wrong places, his gut tells him she knows more than she’s letting on. To solve his case, he’ll need to expose what the sexy redhead is hiding—no matter how impossible the truth may be….
Review: I did not know anything about the novel but I admit that the mention of ghosts always interests me a lot. I was therefore eager to get into the story to discover this story about Seth and Jules.
Jules flees the person she is as her gift had destroyed her life so far. After moving with her adoptive parents, she decides that it’s time for her to start a new life and forget the whole spirits thing. Despite the hope of a normal life, it seems that nothing is possible, especially when the spirits ask for her help, and they do not take “no” for an answer. Indeed, at the beginning of the book the young woman is haunted by a being she does not know about and when she tries to go home, she finds herself in the living room of a man. This is where the real problems begin … oh yes because the owner, Seth, is a policeman and he is not very happy to be awakened at night by a young woman, although sexy, dressed like a prostitute . And when she begins to explain that her clothes are only due to a competition, that there is a good reason for her presence in the place, Seth wonders what exactly is happening. But as he falls under the spell of this woman rather eccentric, it seems that she is also a key figure in a murder investigation. He is convinced that she is not the killer, but it turns out that Jules is always found in bad places, calling the attention of the police but also of very unsavory people. Jules might be forced to participate more than she thought in this story that could cost her her life.
I was quite curious to understand who was behind the murders and while we suspect someone, I found that the author had managed perfectly to lead us where she wanted. The story has many twists situations that I did not see coming at all. Jules is a young woman in search of a normal life, which seems impossible and she will quickly understand why. She is very good at attracting disasters and although she knows to cope alone in most cases, the danger is growing increasingly. We also discover her past that has marked her so far and it is true that it was not really a very pleasant time for her. Seth meanwhile is immediately attracted by the very young woman, but her presence at the crime scene has made her a perfect suspect, thus preventing any relationship. But this attraction seems very difficult to forget while the two young people are willing to succumb.
I had a good time with this book and I took pleasure in discovering the first Mary Behre novel. I’m curious to see what she will present next. Jules and Seth are in any case two characters that I loved to discover about the situations in which they are found. It is a nice blend of mystery, romance and ghosts.
Chene Sterckx
Jules and Seth sound like great characters. It sounds like an interesting read and a nice blend of genres!
Chanzie @ Mean Who You Are.
Melliane
yes it was ok.
Stephanie Faris
I do love ghost stories…but this seems more like a detective suspense and those definitely don’t appeal to me. I like my ghostly books to be on the spookier side!
Melliane
it’s a big mix I confess, many things in it. No not really spooky.
Tanja
I haven’t heard of this one but it sounds like a great mystery. I love when the author keeps leading is one way just to have us where she wanted us and then surprises us. That’s great. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. Great review, Melliane 🙂
Franny @ Mind Reader
The author’s name looks familiar, although I don’t think I’ve ever read anything by her. Glad to read you enjoyed it!! xo
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
Yes! I really enjoyed all the twists and turns in this one too Melliane! I had no idea who the killer was, I kept bouncing around to different suspects and loved how wrong I was every time:) The romance in this one didn’t blow me away, but I’m definitely looking forward to more in this series. Fantastic review!
Melliane
I was really surprised at the end I confess. I was so sure it was someone else.
Carmel @ Rabid Reads
Mary Behre has been on my radar for quite some time, but I have yet to give her writing a try. I think I’d really enjoy Jules and Seth; adding Spirited to my wishlist. Have an excellent weekend, Melliane!
Melliane
I hope you’ll enjoy it as well!
Kirsty-Marie
Haven’t heard of this but anything to do with ghosts, I’m always interested to read. 🙂 Yay for surprise twists, these days with Mystery/Crime stuff, it has to take a lot to actually surprise you since they’re pretty predictable. 🙂
Silvia
It doesn’t sound bad at all. I’m happy you enjoyed it and, since I like when ghosts get in the way, I’ll be sure to check this one out! 🙂
Braine
Yay! Happy you enjoyed this. My motivation is the story with the sisters. The next one ought to be cool, the sister can talk to animals I think.
Melliane
Yes I’m curious about that part too.
Kim { Book Swoon }
This is a new series to me, so I’m excited to check it out! Both Jules and Seth sound like great characters, and I like the sound of its twisty mystery. Glad you enjoyed this one, Melliane 🙂
Lupdilup
I’m new to romantic suspense, it never grabbed me before, but right now I can’t get enough of it. I’m definitely will be checking this out.
Thank you Melliane 🙂
kindlemom1
I have heard so many great things about this on Goodreads a month or so back I had to grab it. I am glad you liked it. It has been forever since I have read a good romantic suspense and it sounds like for the most part this one is still living up to the hype.
blodeuedd
I will wait until you have read book 2 😉
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh I haven’t heard of this one before. The cover totally says romantic suspense so I like the addition of the paranormal. Sounds like a series for me! 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
I don’t know, ghost books don’t always work for me. Don’t know why.
Christy
I’m glad you liked this, because I want to read it!
michelle A - Novels On The Run
I am glad you enjoyed Jules and Seth and I do like a book with ghosts in it. The cover art is great. I kept looking at the lad. I am sure he is on the front of one of he KGI books by Maya Banks. Not that it matters, just observing 😀
Mich
Faye @ The Social Potato
Oh, hey, I have a friend named Jules! HAha, yeah, I’m random like that errrm. In any case, I love mysteries! Esp. murder mysteries! And the type where you guess this and guess that but the twists aren’t anything you expected. This sounds like my kinda read so I’ll go ahead and check it out 🙂
Faye at The Social Potato
Rachel
I rated this the same, Melliane. As you said, it was an enjoyable romance and mystery, but nothing that blew me away. An entertaining afternoon. Great review! 🙂
anna@herding cats & burning soup
I really liked this one with the kinda light para and the mystery. The sister’s book was fun with all the animals. Hope you enjoy it when you get the chance 🙂
Melliane
I’m curious about the animals to see how they are featured.