Review: Really great short story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2013
Darcy Trent is on a vacation with her best friend, Trina, deliberating whether to take a prominent job in Africa after earning her PhD. Her unapproachable parents want her to take the job to boost their standing in social world. Unfortunately, Darcy's heart isn't in it even after spending a year of her life working toward this job. After being coerced into the ocean by her best friend, she finds herself almost swept away. Cooper Hudson is in the right place at the right time and rescues Darcy from a rouge wave. Sparks fly once Cooper gets Darcy to the shore. Will Darcy and Cooper explore their attraction after their week long vacation?This is my first Christi Barth book and I was given a ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed Love At High Tide. It's very well-written short story and had many laugh out loud, quote worthy moments. The book is a light read, but has plenty of mystery and intrigue to keep you engaged.Darcy Trent character is no shrinking violet. She's smart, funny, and very loyal. Darcy supports Trina's constant career changes, even if they cause a world of trouble for them both. Christi Barth incorporates a rich history between the two, effectively pulling you into their friendship. I like Darcy's dauntless attitude when pursuing Cooper's attention. She catches his attention and works to keep it. I really enjoy the hilarious banter between Darcy and Trina. During one of Darcy's deep introspective moments, Trina calls out, "A seagull just pooped on my toe." This book has so many hilarious lines. I found myself laughing out loud!Cooper Hudson is a former cop in same career questioning position as Darcy. After a simple confrontation goes bad, Cooper's partner is gunned down and Cooper is injured. He decides to take a chance and apply for a once in a lifetime job, only to be turned down. Cooper is on vacation to sort out his head and decide what he wants for his future. The last thing he expects is to find love with a woman like Darcy. I like the chemistry between Cooper and Darcy. Christi effectively builds their relationship, making the reader root for them to come together.The romance aspect in Love At High Tide waned a little for me. Call me a cheap floozy (it wouldn't be the first time), I would like to have seen the sex scenes drawn out a bit more. By the time Darcy and Cooper finally do the deed after countless and often hilarious interruptions, their sexytimes seemed to short for me. Darcy and Cooper deserved way more orgasms after all the delays and shenanigans they endured in the book.Overall, I really enjoyed Love At High Tide. The book held my interest the whole time and I read it one sitting. I wouldn't mind reading an epilogue or second book continuing Darcy and Cooper's story. I give Love At High Tide four out of five stars!