Beyond the Tides (Prince Edward Island Shores Book #1)

This was a charming love story about enemies who become friends and then develop a romantic relationship. Meg Whitaker and Oliver Ross are the central characters, both of whom are delightfully quirky. Meg is a physics teacher and the daughter of a lobster fisherman. When her dad decides to sell his business in order to focus on her mom’s failing health, Meg is distraught to find out that her dad is selling the business to Oliver, the guy who ruined her science project and ruined her chances to attend an Ivy League college. Her father, desperate to sell but also unwilling to anger Meg, comes up with the solution to have the two share the business and see who does the best work with it. The humor in this book is outstanding as the two enemies gradually begin to accept each other, let go of a decades old grudge and forgive. I enjoyed the subtle Christian themes that ran throughout the book and the fact that it is definitely a clean read. The theme of letting go of old dreams and embracing new ones is a good lesson to learn for everyone. There is also a small mystery involved when their lobster boat keeps getting sabotaged and the revelation of who was the culprit was a surprise. Although I was not sure at first that I would enjoy a book about lobster fishing, I really did. The setting of Prince Edward Island and the small town life there was perfect for the story, a story that was not complicated and was somewhat predictable, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”

5 stars, Frienemies BEYOND THE TIDES by Liz Johnson Oliver Ross has struck a deal of a lifetime with Mr. Whitaker, the owner of a lobster fishing boat and coveted permit. The only problem is, Mr. Whitaker's only child, a daughter named Meg has suddenly decided that she should be the one to take over the business and permit, no one else, especially not Oliver Ross, who is her sworn enemy, since he maliciously destroyed her science project and caused her to lose an important scholarship when they were in school together. Meg Whitaker is an accomplished teacher, but she resigns in order to fulfill her father's wishes, to prove to him that she is capable of managing his lobster boat and permit. Her father reneges on Oliver's deal to purchase the business from him he decides to let Meg and Oliver work the boat for the lobster season and at the end of the season, he'll pick whichever he believes to be the most worthy of his family's business. A trusted friend of Oliver's encourages him to be nice to Meg, even though all of their problems began with his treatment of Meg. The friend lets him know that he should make a strong attempt at becoming friends with Meg so that they can have a successful lobster season. Meg isn't sure that she can trust Oliver, since he had hurt her so badly, in the past. But, after a few mishaps, the two begin a fledgling friendship, partnership, and begin the road towards forgiveness and redemption. Highly recommend. Much gratefulness to #Revell for the complimentary copy of #beyondthetides I was under no obligation to post a review.

Beyond the Tides by Liz Johnson is the first in her new series, Prince Edward Island Shores. Charming and beautifully written, the stunning cover helped to draw me into the story’s wonderful setting on Prince Edward Island. I was so taken with the story of Meg Whitaker and Oliver Ross. They were both such likeable and interesting characters. In Beyond the Tides they both have to work together to decide who will end up owning the lobster fishing business that belongs to Meg’s father. But, the problem is Meg’s father has determined they have to spend a three month fishing season working together. Which is very challenging since they were far from friends in the past, have a rough history, and both have their own baggage. Beyond the Tides tells of two delightfully flawed people as they navigate their past, their present and their future. The author weaves together a delightful story with the redemptive power of forgiveness, loving unconditionally, and the value of living every moment. I highly recommend Beyond the Tides. I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.