Review: An exhilarating ride from an author who gets better with each book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2014
Safe Harbour is an exhilarating ride from start to finish and demonstrates that in a game of high-stakes even the innocent may suffer.When Darcy rescues the occupant of a stricken yacht she has no idea his secrets could endanger them both and destroy everything she loves. Conflicted about her feelings for Noah, a long-term friend and local policeman, Darcy is drawn to Conor, the handsome, vulnerable and enigmatic yachtsman, but as the truth about Conor emerges she learns his secret has roots deep in her past. Soon she, Noah and Conor are caught in a high-stakes game where no one is safe.Safe Harbour is vibrant with tension, and in the opening scenes Young’s knowledge of sailing and its dangers – and the danger to rescuers – underscores the palpable tension. As the threats to Darcy and her companions become real, the pace and suspense escalate. There are some quieter moments which allow the characters to develop, and the scenes between Darcy and her mother-figure, Rosie, are rich with love and wisdom, a stark contrast to the fractured relationships she has with her own family. The rich backstory occasionally slows the action yet this is a welcome reprieve in such a high-octane story. Woven throughout the narrative is the garland of events that lead danger to Darcy’s door. This and the triangle of passion and distrust between the three protagonists makes Safe Harbour a fine balance of action, introspection and suspense.Be prepared to give up an entire day – or a night’s sleep – because this is another suspense-filled tale from a writer who gets better with each book. Can’t wait for the next!