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The Godfather of Kathmandu (Sonchai Jitpleecheep, #4)
Ape House
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Operation Napoleon
Walking Dead
The Sentimentalists
The Heretic Queen
The Midnight House
Cross Fire
Peony in Love
Absurdistan
Nefertiti
Finding Nouf: A Novel
City of Veils: A Novel
First Daughter
A Place of Hiding
Amagansett
Peter Pan


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Thursday, February 6, 2025

" Shallow Depths", Milan Skrecek


Tides of Temptation series

“Shallow Depths” is the first in a six-book series

Inspired by real events that happened during the time Milan Skrecek was working as a shopping guide on cruise ships sailing from Miami to the Caribbean. The story dives into a world of hidden agendas and dark secrets, where temptation runs deep.

Christina Delgado Is a veteran shopping guide who navigates the seductive Caribbean cruise circuit but she is weighed down by debts and doesn’t hesitate to take risky decisions to get out of her predicament. Beneath the surface of her glamorous job, Christina runs an exclusive escort service for cruise guests.

Her journey is one of high- stakes survival and pulls us readers into the seductive and treacherous world of high-sea intrigue. It’s the perfect blend of mystery, tension and adventure.

I was pleasantly surprised how fast I was immersed into this seedy underbelly of the industries tied to cruise tourism and of Christina’s internal battle and her relentless pursuit of debt freedom. Set against the backdrop of luxury and tropical beauty the story unfolds into a gripping exploration where paradise is just a façade.

I couldn’t say it better: taken from the synopsis

“Anyone who enjoys deliciously beautiful Caribbean Island vistas blended with generous portions of flawed characters, garnished with a merciless diamond store mogul alongside a perilously unhinged Cuban pimp, will find this series utterly enthralling.”

Quite something deferent than my usual genre. I loved stepping out of my comfort zone and navigate with Christina a world which I will never be part of.

“Shallow Depths” a very captivating read I enjoyed immensely; I am so looking forward to book #2

I received a copy of this book from the Early Reviewers Program for my thoughts: this is the way I see it.

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