"When Tides Turn" by Sarah Sundin

 


I know I am behind on the times, but I was finally able to read Sarah Sundin's spring 2017 release. It was worth the wait! Filled with intriguing characters and historical accuracy, When Tides Turn wraps up the Waves of Freedom series. You can read my reviews of the first two books here and here.

Beautiful and outgoing, Quintessa Beaumont has had her share of attention from men - and unfortunately often for the wrong reason. She's tired of people never looking beyond her outer appearance and finding her merely ornamental. Wanting to make a difference and change people's view, she shortens her name to Tess and enlists in the WAVES - Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service. 

Even as Tess thrives in her new role, she can't keep her mind off Dan Avery, her childhood friend. Their paths keep crossing as Dan works diligently in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Unit, where he has taken a year-long assignment in hopes that it will look good on his resume and make him even more fit to pursue his dream of a long career at sea. Tess loves the determination and hard work which Dan applies to every part of his life, but she worries that he's too single-minded and will burn himself out.

Following in the footsteps of the mentor who became like a father to him, Dan has decided never to marry and to devote his life to the Navy. That was an easy enough decision when his only previous romantic entanglement was with a woman who was needy and wanted to hold him back. Now that he is spending time with Tess, he's having to reevaluate his stand. He's never met someone more encouraging or energetic, and he can tell she genuinely wants what is best for him, even if her perspective challenges his status quo. She brings color and warmth to his black and white world.

I love that the cover of this book shows both Tess and Dan with crossed arms - they are two stubborn people who care about each other but have many bridges to cross before they could possibly find a way to be together. You'll enjoy trying to cross those bridges with them, and you'll want to buckle your seatbelt as you travel with Dan for naval battles in the Atlantic Ocean and try to crack an espionage ring with Tess. This is well-researched WWII fiction that you won't want to miss!