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Summary: I could not put it down!
Review: I found myself quickly pulled into this story by the 'whodunit' aspect, I thought twice I had the killer pegged and was wrong both times! The main characters Sarah Jane and "Silk" are interesting and their chemistry together is wonderful. Also interesting is Lorett, the woman who raised Sarah Jane after both her parents died, she brings a supernatural aspect to the story. The suspense in this story will keep you turning the pages and the ending is a shocker!! Dark Water was my first Sala book, but won't be my last.
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Summary: I could not put it down!
Review: I found myself quickly pulled into this story by the 'whodunit' aspect, I thought twice I had the killer pegged and was wrong both times! The main characters Sarah Jane and "Silk" are interesting and their chemistry together is wonderful. Also interesting is Lorett, the woman who raised Sarah Jane after both her parents died, she brings a supernatural aspect to the story. The suspense in this story will keep you turning the pages and the ending is a shocker!! Dark Water was my first Sala book, but won't be my last.
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Summary: Good reading here!
Review: After twenty years, Frank Whitman's body is found in the murky depths of a lake. This discovery calls Sarah Jane, his daughter, out of the exile the citizens of Marmet drove her to when he was accused of stealing a fortune. Her return opens the door to secrets long buried, secrets that lead to the identity of a thief and murderer. Her ally in the search for the truth is town bad boy, Tony De Marco, a man she once and still loves. The passion between them will have to take second place to solving the mystery, before the killer silences Sarah Jane and the truth permanently. [...] Sharon Sala once again has a winner on her hands and a treat for her readers in DARK WATER. Though I have enjoyed other books of Ms. Sala's more, one of her works can never be a waste of time or a disappointment. Her heroines are always determined, strong women who are capable of taking care of themselves, yet the addition of a sexy hero is nothing to be ignored. Tony is in every way the alpha male, yet a sensitive and caring one, despite his tainted past. Supporting cast members round out the action filled plot to create a world well worth visiting. **** Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.
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Summary: A very addictive read
Review: Dark Water had me hooked from the beginning. The suspense was just enough to keep pulling you along. It was not a steamy romance but enough of romance in the story line to make you feel the passion. The author does a good job of keeping you guessing who the killer is until the very moment it is necessary. It makes for a good read because you keep guessing until "Bam" there it is. I only just finished this a few hours ago and I am still trying to absorb all the information. It is so addictive that you will be done with the book before you know it. I thoroughly recommend this book.
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Summary: An Exciting Suspenseful Thriller
Review: From the first page I was hooked! I felt so sorry for Sarah - ten years old and witnessing your father being convicted of a crime he didn't committ and finding your mother after she committed suicide - I really hoped that she wouldn't let such traumatic situations bring her down. Sarah - as a grown woman -was a very compelling character. At first I thought she was too coldhearted, but then once she met Tony I realized that she had a softer side. I really like the suspense regarding who killed her father. The only thing that seemed a little far fetched was her Aunt Loretta and her strange "paranormal insights." I am almost done with the book and can't wait to see who killed Sarah's father. With approximately 50 pages left, I still can't figure it out. I will definitely read another one of Sharon Sala's books when I'm done with Dark Water.
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Summary: O.K. for Time Killer, But not a Keeper
Review: I did not find this book to be very credible. It starts out where the heroines father was accused of a crime of stealing money from their small town bank. Because of this you find out that she was ostracized and her mother could not handle the stress, and kills herself. She end up moving out of state w/her mothers best friend, and being bitter her whole life. Surprise, Surprise, years later they discover her fathers body, he may not have been guilty, and she returns w/a mega chip on her shoulder and a real bad attitude. Enter Tony "Silk", who used to mow her lawn. He was from wrong side of tracks and is now very, very rich and successful. He feel bad about not standing up for her when he was a teenager and the town was being cruel, etc. etc. Now he wants to help her. She is resentful and treats him badly, very cold towards him. He perseveres, and continues to try to win her. I did not feel they had any chemistry, but maybe I am wrong. Then they have the subplot of discovering who was really behind the bank robbery all those years ago. I did not find the person responsible to be a very plausible killer. Also I never got the opinion that the killer was physically fit enough to manage some of these feats, but I was definately skimming to get through it. I would try this book, but if you are looking for something great to read, I would try Susan Anderson's, Shadow Dance or On Thin Ice. Also anything by Erica Spindler, or Helen Myers. They are a little more on the unknown side, and they have good mystery/romance. Hope this helps!
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Summary: O.K. for Time Killer, But not a Keeper
Review: I did not find this book to be very credible. It starts out where the heroines father was accused of a crime of stealing money from their small town bank. Because of this you find out that she was ostracized and her mother could not handle the stress, and kills herself. She end up moving out of state w/her mothers best friend, and being bitter her whole life. Surprise, Surprise, years later they discover her fathers body, he may not have been guilty, and she returns w/a mega chip on her shoulder and a real bad attitude. Enter Tony "Silk", who used to mow her lawn. He was from wrong side of tracks and is now very, very rich and successful. He feel bad about not standing up for her when he was a teenager and the town was being cruel, etc. etc. Now he wants to help her. She is resentful and treats him badly, very cold towards him. He perseveres, and continues to try to win her. I did not feel they had any chemistry, but maybe I am wrong. Then they have the subplot of discovering who was really behind the bank robbery all those years ago. I did not find the person responsible to be a very plausible killer. Also I never got the opinion that the killer was physically fit enough to manage some of these feats, but I was definately skimming to get through it. I would try this book, but if you are looking for something great to read, I would try Susan Anderson's, Shadow Dance or On Thin Ice. Also anything by Erica Spindler, or Helen Myers. They are a little more on the unknown side, and they have good mystery/romance. Hope this helps!
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Summary: Dark Water pulsates with suspense
Review: In the acknowlegement romantic suspense author Sharon Sala dedicates her latest intrigue Dark Water to the survivors of stigma like her - who overcame the guilt of having an alcoholic father. Dark Water is at once a gripping thriller of restaurant operator Sarah Whitman returning to Marmet, Maine to seek redress of her grievances. Two decades ago, Franklin Whitman vanished with charges of embezzlement of the bank's money leaving Sarah to face the discrimination of the community and the devastating suicide of her mother. Now Frank's corpse has resurfaced - and Sarah finds herself believing in the innocence of her father - along with love-interest Tony DeMarco where Frank is his benefactor. Sharon Sala steers the formulaic small-town mystery with a dark overtone and pulsating pace, brilliantly notching up the suspense with an ensemble of shadowy characters with plausible motives and atmospherically conveys the terror through swampy lake and dark water as a mirror of evil. She juggles the romance element by introducing Tony as a protector who jumps past the defenses of Sarah and into her heart. Her sub-characters are memorable - such as the psyhic Aunt Lorett who glosses the story with a surreal supernatural realm. However what makes Dark Water a riveting thriller is its emotional core - of Ms. Sala and the heroine Sarah - both fighting against odds as survivors and pursuing their happy endings with gumption and guts.
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Summary: exciting romantic suspense
Review: Over two decades ago in Marmet, Maine, local bank vice president Frank Whitman vanished along with one million dollars. The townsfolk ostracized Frank's wife and daughter Sarah. Unable to cope, Frank's spouse committed suicide and most of the locals sighed with relief when a family friend took Sarah to New Orleans to raise her. In the present, an armored truck robber tries to escape the police by driving his getaway car into Flagstaff Lake. Divers searching for the robber find a foot locker on the bottom of the lake that contains Frank's body. Most of the townsfolk including the Sheriff's office prefers the theory that Frank's accomplice killed him, but Sarah, feeling guilty about how she thought of her father over the years, believes her father is innocent. She arrives in town to prove her case. Knowing that Frank helped him straighten out his life nightclub owner Tony "Silk" DeMarco returns home from Chicago to assist Sarah. As Silk and Sarah fall in love in front of a hostile community who wants sleeping dogs kept quiet, someone goes one step further trying to silence Sarah permanently. DARK WATER is an exciting romantic suspense with the accent on the tension though the romance is not ignored. The exhilarating story line moves rather quickly forward propelled by the lead couple, especially Sarah, seeking to clear her daddy's name. Sharon Sala is in top form in this town without pity powerful tale. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Great Romance Keeper
Review: Sarah was only 10 years old, when her beloved father Frank vanished, along with one million dollars from the bank that employed him. The ensuing viscous scandal prompted Frank’s wife to commit suicide, and Sarah was sent to her Aunt Lorett in New Orleans, much to the relief of the citizens of Marmet, Maine. 20 years after the scandal, Frank’s body is recovered from the bottom of Flagstaff Lake, and Sarah returns to Marmet, convinced he was murdered, not the thief he was made out to be. Enter Tony “Silk” DeMarco, local bad boy who turned his life around, thanks to Frank’s help, when he was a teenager. Determined to assist Sarah in her quest for retribution, and to repay old debts to Frank, Tony and Sarah begin their search for the killer. Attempts are made to silence them, and Tony’s feelings for Sarah rapidly grow to more than just protector. Aunt Lorett comes toMarmet lend her support to Sarah, and proves a most interesting secondary character, along with other townsfolk and muscle Tony brings in to aide in the search for the killer. “Dark Water” is a fast paced suspense, with just the right amount of romance mixed in. “Silk” is a hero to die for, as is customary for Sharon Sala’s leading men, and Sarah is a remarkably strong woman, considering what she has been through. All in all, a very enjoyable read.
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