A fun and exciting adventure of a romance, The Reef is one of those novels that proves romance isn’t purely about human relationships.
From the Cover: Tate Beaumont has a passion for treasure-hunting. Over the years, she and her father have uncovered many fabulous riches, but one treasure has always eluded them: Angelique’s Curse—a jeweled amulet heavy with history, dark with legend, and tainted with blood. In order to find this precious artifact, the Beaumonts reluctantly form a partnership with salvagers Buck and Matthew Lassiter.
As the Beaumonts and Lassiters pool their resources to locate Angelique’s Curse, the Caribbean waters darken with shadowy deceptions and hidden threats. Their partnership is placed in jeopardy when Matthew refuses to share information—including the truth behind his father’s mysterious death. For now, Tate and Matthew continue their uneasy alliance—until danger and desire begin to rise to the surface…
What I Loved: I grabbed this book randomly from a shelf practically groaning with used books I’ve acquired over the years. In fact, I had one of my kids randomly pick it for me because I just couldn’t decide. It turned out to be a great choice.
The Reef dives into the world of treasure hunting, unraveling the tale of the Beaumonts and the Lassiters as they search for the ultimate treasure buried beneath the sea. While of course boy-meets-girl is the main arc of the plot, there’s simply so much more that’s going on here! Family history, old and new tragedy, gain and loss are all wonderfully told over the beautiful backdrops of the sea and sun. The details that help paint the scenery and the background are a lot of what makes this book a real winner.
What I Didn’t Love: Honestly, there’s not much! I think I’d have preferred a slightly different ending, but I can’t say that I was unhappy with it.
Rating and Recommendation: The Reef could be a great summer read or just one that makes you feel like it’s summer. If you’re not sure about romance as a genre, The Reef just might change your mind. 5 stars.
Have you read The Reef or another book by Nora Roberts? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
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Ashley O’Melia is an independent author and freelancer from Southern Illinois. She holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing and English from Southern New Hampshire University. Her books include The Wanderer’s Guide to Dragon Keepingand The Graveside Detective. Her short stories have been published in The Penmen Review, Siren’s Call, and Subcutaneous. Ashley’s freelance work has spanned numerous genres for clients around the world. You can find her on Facebook and Amazon.
