Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: August 2023
Public prosecutor J.P. "Kaj" Cardozo has only lived in New Orleans for six months, and he's already working on a high-profile celebrity sexual assault case that's made headlines all over the country. But when his son becomes the target of a kidnapping attempt as a threat to Kaj, he is desperate to keep him safe and turns to a private investigative firm famous for their protection services.
A veteran Marine, Val Sorensen is glad to have found a new career with Broussard Investigations. Her latest assignment as the bodyguard to ten-year-old Elijah Cardozo reminds her why--Val is a kick ass guardian with a tender heart. Through her duties, Val grows fond of the boy--and his handsome father.
But when the high-stakes investigation reveals an explosive network of crime through a revived drug gang, lingering deep-seated corruption in the NOPD, and a group of murderers-for-hire targeting Kaj, Elijah, and his star client, they're all left scrambling for safety...
Beneath Dark Waters is the second book in the New Orleans series. In this one, Val is an investigator/ bodyguard with Broussard Investigations. She is hired to protect prosecutor, Kai's son. He has been the target of a kidnapping attempt. Kai wants to keep him safe while he prosecutes a high profile case.
I definitely liked this one a lot more than the first book in this series. I thought the romance was more believable and I felt more invested in it. There was a strong attraction, but it was also a slow burn. I appreciated that they took their time and didn't let the feeling of danger force them together. Val's relationship with Elijah was very sweet. I liked how she treated him like his opinion mattered. Along with the romance, there is a really enjoyable mystery. It was fast paced and I was kept guessing. I do recommend this one and look forward to reading the next one.
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