Charity Truitt was fighting yet another panic attack that made it increasingly clear she was not going to complete the corporate merger between the Truitt department store chain and Loftus Athletic Gear. She was not going to marry Brett Loftus either....Notorious deal maker Elias Winters had changed gears and soon after, settled in Whispering Waters Cove. He'd been studying martial arts and Asian philosophy with one burning goal in mind -- only to discover that he'd been swept into unknown emotional seas....
Facing crises of career and heart, two of the most powerful corporate figures in the Northwest are now borne by the currents of fate to the same small Washington town, and to their respective shops -- a bookstore for Charity and a small curiosity shop for Elias. But no one, especially Charity Truitt, believes that Elias Winters has suddenly stopped outswimming the corporate sharks just to run a small business. As Charity and Elias begin a cautious exploration of each other's pasts, hidden agendas, and libidos, they discover one thing they definitely have in common: a martial arts master, he's a novice at relationships; a formidable executive, she's starting in the mailroom when it comes to love. After two shocking murders, Charity and Elias really join forces to catch a killer -- and become next in line for an early demise.
In a story that is at once a 1990s Hepburn-Tracy affair and an astute observation of life in the Northwest, Deep Waters resonates with wit, vivid characters, and a mystery-romance to die for. Jayne Ann Krentz, as always, is a master!
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"This is a good book that I had read once before and then picked it up again in my personal library and read it because I had thought I had not done so yet. I was pleasantly surprised to remember that I had and it was an enjoyable read the second time around. I enjoyed the romance between the two main characters and the island lifestyle they were living. The characters were fun to get to know and the murder mystery wasn't too bad either."
— Tracy (4 out of 5 stars)
“[A] quirky romantic suspense novel from the ever-popular Krentz.”
— Publishers Weekly“Ready for quirky humor, passionate romance with a touch of suspense thrown in? Then you are ready for superb author Jayne Ann Krentz’s hot Deep Waters.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)“An appealing drive.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Diaz’s ability to express emotions is impressive and suits the former executives perfectly, but it is in her presentation of the secondary characters, including a parrot named Crazy Otis, that the story shines.”
— AudioFile" There are a-lot of deep waters separating the new owner of Crazy Otis Landing and his new tenant. This is big city business man meets small business advocate and it's romance sparks from the start! "
— Milee, 1/3/2017" easy summer literature :) good for lazy Sundays. "
— Tamara, 2/18/2014" This story is classic Krentz with all the elements: quirky setting, mega-businessman hero with a mystical bent, fiesty heroine. If her core story works for you, this one will, too. It always works for me. "
— Alison, 2/17/2014" Not bad but felt rather dated with the hippie stuff... Nonetheless let itself be read. "
— penelopewanders, 1/23/2014" I wasn't really impressed with this one. The characters didn't feel 'natural', and the plot felt forced. I never really got into this one. I expected to enjoy it since I really like her Arcane Society series and the spin-offs. "
— Okie, 1/3/2014" Picked it up because it was free at the library. Good. Better than I expected; I don't like her Arcane Society books that well. "
— Lois, 12/4/2013" I really enjoyed the book. I found it easy to read and very smooth. I think the book was good. my favorite scene was when Charity calls Elias sweet and the actions he takes to change her mind. I found this scene to be adorable and romantic. "
— Mom_in_a, 11/26/2013" This is one of those books that I re read when I'm having a tough time. Its kind of silly as her books generally are but the interaction between all of the characters is great. I love all the weirdness. "
— Betty, 11/19/2013" Like this one a lot! "
— Judy, 11/16/2013" Same format as her other books. "
— Freya, 11/10/2013" pretty good. I like how she found that the guy use a water martials art to help out with his problem and that he knew how to cook. you can't go wrong with a guy who knows how to cook. "
— Brianna, 11/5/2013" Love the secondary characters in this one as much as I love the primaries! "
— C.J., 7/2/2013" Ms Krentz invented a marital art philosophy and then wrote a silly novel around it. "
— Kim, 4/3/2013" A very light romantic suspense perfect for lazy evenings. "
— Jenny, 4/3/2013" I listened to this book. The beginning sort of dragged but once the story moved along I started to like it. "
— Kay, 3/31/2013" Two opposites meeting, and ending up together. "
— Moira, 12/10/2012" I couldn't like Charity but Elias, in spite of his "zen-talk" :-) was intriguing...and left me liking the book. "
— Barbara, 11/1/2012" An extraordinary and sad story. "
— Salim, 9/24/2012" Typical Krentz. Romantic suspense, but lighter than Nora Roberts or Linda Howard. Two protagonists, neither looking for love, of course find it in the throws of sleuthing (and shopkeeping, and cults even). Ah, I do love my happy endings, and Krentz never disappoints in this respect. "
— Robin, 9/22/2012" Good characters and setting for the story. I liked it. "
— Annette, 7/4/2012" This was a little goofy in some of its ideas, but I liked it anyway. Engaging plot without introducing too many characters. "
— Kelli, 4/24/2012Amanda Quick, the author of numerous historical romances, is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of many New York Times bestsellers. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, as well as futuristic romance novels under the pseudonym Jayne Castle. There are nearly thirty million copies of her books in print.
Stephanie Diaz lives in Seattle, where she works as a stage and voiceover artist as well as a theater educator. She has performed at the Sledgehammer Theatre, San Diego Rep, Western Stage, the Seattle Repertory Theater, the Intiman Theatre, and the Seattle Children’s Theatre. Her voice can also be heard on various CD-ROMs and web cartoons.