Breach: A Terrifying Summer Adventure by Holly S. Roberts

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Breach: A Terrifying Summer Adventure
Psychological Thriller
Setting – Off the coast of California
Publisher ‏ : ‎Independently Published (March 22, 2024)
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 202 pages

Craving the vastness of the open sea, Kate and her family set out on a journey of forgiveness and healing aboard Ryan’s Gift, their newly remodeled yacht. After a tragic accident, it’s imperative that Kate returns to the ocean, the place she once called home, in an attempt to restore her spirit.

In the middle of their idyllic voyage, the nightmare begins. With no power or communication, a monster lurks below the surface and the family must find a way to defeat the darkness before it destroys them.

Experience this gripping story of a family’s fight for survival and a terrifying reckoning from the deep.

Excerpt
“Eighteen months had passed since the accident that left Kate with an incomplete spinal cord injury, taking away the use of her legs. The rehabilitation center staff had believed her fortunate for retaining some sensation below the waist, but Kate had never felt unluckier” .

“Kate examined the water looking for a dorsal fin. Slight waves from the Sea Doo rocked the yacht. She wheeled herself frantically toward the stern, her pulse hammering as the real threat lurked unseen below”.

“Kate’s voice was a whisper, her hands tense on the wheels of her chair. ‘Ryan, hold on,’ she breathed as the shark’s massive silhouette darted beneath the yacht toward her daughter”.

“With every ounce of her being, Kate focused on the rolling waves. ‘This ends today,’ she declared, determination lining her features as she prepared to defend her family from a terrifying nightmare”.

My review of Breach

I could not put this book down! Breach by Holly S. Roberts will take you on one terrifying ride! It’s the perfect beach read….as long as you don’t go into the water! Really,even though it’s scary, it’s also inspiring! It shows that you never know how strong you can be until you’re pushed to your limit…and you keep going.

Kate, her husband, and their 5 year old daughter, Ryan, set off on a family vacation that’s meant to bring healing to her fractured family. They’re sailing on their yacht to Kate’s father’s home up the coast. Kate and her husband have been barely hanging on to their marriage. He cheated on her, but then Kate was in an accident that took the use of her legs away from her. Kate and her husband are hoping this trip allows them to really reconnect. She doesn’t want to stay together merely for the sake of the fact that she needs help…because she no longer does. But things go horribly wrong within days of setting out. The fact that this all takes place on a yacht makes it even more intense because they become completely isolated.

I’m not going to go into the plot because it would totally ruin this book for you! Just know that you won’t be able to put it down once you pick it up! It is so suspenseful and unpredictable. It’s a test of human strength both emotionally and physically. I’m not sure I could have gone through this situation and not given up. However, I know that if it came down to protecting my kids (even though they’re adults), I’d do everything I could to save their lives. I think Breach is a great example of this idea: we’re more capable than we’d ever believe until we’re put in a life threatening situation.

I enjoyed the characters very much, and I feel like Breach is both plot driven and character driven. At first, I was just going to go with plot driven, but then I realized how much Ryan is involved in driving the story forward. Without her emotional maturity (she’s a little child, remember), the outcome of the trip would have been much different. She’s a precocious child, and I loved her!

I highly recommend Breach for its page-turning plot, wonderfully written characters, isolated setting, and its inspiring theme! Five stars!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

About Holly S. Roberts

Holly S Roberts is the USA TODAY bestselling author of thrillers, mysteries, and romance. Her Detective Eve Bennet crime series is a #1 Amazon bestseller. She’s a retired homicide detective who worked high-profile cases in Arizona. Holly lives high in the mountains with her husband and two spoiled dogs.

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Purchase Links

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