Thursday, February 2, 2023

Book Beginnings, First Line Friday, & Friday 56: The Crushing Depths (Coastal Guardians #2) by Dani Pettrey

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday.

This week I'm featuring The Crushing Depths (Coastal Guardians #2) by Dani Pettrey. I enjoyed the first book, so I was eager to dive into the sequel. It's just as good, maybe even a little better. 

About the Book
When an accident claims the life of an oil-rig worker on the first drilling platform off the North Carolina coast, Coast Guard investigators Rissi Dawson and Mason Rogers are sent to take the case. Tensions surrounding the oil rig are high and the death has everyone on edge. Environmental activists are threatening to do whatever it takes to stop the structure from being completed, while rumors are being whispered about ancient curses surrounding this part of the ocean.

Mounting evidence shows the death may not have been an accident at all. Was he killed by one of the activists or, perhaps more frighteningly, a member of his own crew? Rissi and Mason have to sort through not only a plethora of suspects, but also their own past and attraction to each other.

Just as the case seems like it'll break open, worse news arrives. A tropical storm has turned their way and soon they're cut off from any rescue--and right where the killer wants them. It's a race to discover his identity before he eliminates the threat they pose.

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
Greg Barnes clinked along the grated metal steps, his boot heels rasping with each shuffle as he headed topside for a much-needed breath of smoke.

Friday 56
"All right. Everyone is here," Noah said. "Grab your coffees, and let's hit the case board. We've got some major updates."

What have you been reading lately?

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28 comments:

  1. Mark BakerFebruary 3, 2023 at 1:20 AM

    Something tells me that something bad is about to happen to poor Greg. Glad you enjoyed this one.

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 4, 2023 at 11:50 AM

      You'd be right about that, Mark. Thanks for coming by! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  2. Lauren StoolfireFebruary 3, 2023 at 6:46 AM

    This sounds like a good one. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 4, 2023 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Lauren! Happy reading! :)

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  3. Majanka VerstraeteFebruary 3, 2023 at 8:00 AM

    A good opening line. I'm interested to know more. I hope you enjoy this book!

    My First Line Friday post.

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 4, 2023 at 11:51 AM

      Thank you! It was really good! Happy weekend! :)

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  4. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzFebruary 3, 2023 at 8:31 AM

    A lot of action in this book, I bet.

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 4, 2023 at 11:51 AM

      Definitely! Thanks for visiting, Deb! Have a great weekend! :)

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  5. JK Joy (aka) JodyFebruary 3, 2023 at 9:36 AM

    A cry awakes me.

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 4, 2023 at 11:52 AM

      Ooh, I'm definitely intrigued for more! Thanks for stopping by, Jody! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  6. CindyFebruary 3, 2023 at 12:09 PM

    I had a hard time getting into this one with all the characters. I hope you enjoy it more than you did book one ;) Have a great weekend!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 4, 2023 at 11:53 AM

      Thanks, Cindy! I think reading this one so close to the first one really helped. I didn't have nearly as much trouble keeping everyone straight this time. Hope you have a great weekend too! :)

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  7. fredamansFebruary 3, 2023 at 4:18 PM

    I have the first book on my wishlist! Happy weekend!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 4, 2023 at 11:53 AM

      Awesome! I hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to read it! Happy weekend! :)

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  8. Anne@HeadFullofBooksFebruary 3, 2023 at 8:16 PM

    I haven't heard of this book or author before but it sounds pretty popular. Enjoy!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 4, 2023 at 11:54 AM

      Thanks, Anne! It was really good. Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  9. Paula ShreckhiseFebruary 4, 2023 at 1:10 PM

    My first line comes from In Spotlight and Shadows from Rachel Scott Mc Daniel:
    Chapter 1 Elise January, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    History didn’t haphazardly repeat itself in the chapters of Elise Malvern’s life.

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 5, 2023 at 10:33 AM

      I really want to read this one. Thanks for sharing! Happy reading! :)

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  10. Nicole SantanaFebruary 4, 2023 at 1:26 PM

    I'm currently reading Miss Newbury's List by Megan Walker. It's a super sweet story!
    "My pulse pounded in my ears. Me? Learn to fight? My fists were as delicate as porcelain. This had to be a joke."
    I hope you have a great weekend! 😀❤️📚

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 5, 2023 at 10:34 AM

      What a great line! Thanks for sharing! Happy weekend! :)

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  11. Danielle GrandinettiFebruary 5, 2023 at 10:11 AM

    I hope you're enjoying this one! Today I'm reading Forged in Love by Mary Connealy. The first line is: "August 1870, Pine Valley, Wyoming, Near the Wind River Mountains ~ A bullet slammed into the side of the stagecoach carrying Mariah Stover, her pa, and her older brother." I hope you have a wonderful week!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 5, 2023 at 10:34 AM

      Ooh! What an exciting opening! Thanks for sharing! Happy reading! :)

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  12. Literary FelineFebruary 5, 2023 at 3:34 PM

    I am glad you enjoyed this second book! It sounds like a great series. Have a great weekend, Ashley!

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  13. Jen @ Grace to GrowFebruary 5, 2023 at 3:34 PM

    I’ve enjoyed this series but haven’t read the third book yet. I’ll have to move it up my TBR list! :) Have a great week!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 6, 2023 at 10:32 AM

      I'm hoping to read the third one soon too. I've really come to love these characters. Hope you have a great week too! :)

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  14. Lady In ReadFebruary 6, 2023 at 1:51 AM

    Oh my.. sounds so interesting.. and I haven't read books like this for a while now so maybe time to check out this series..
    Here is my Friday post

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 6, 2023 at 10:36 AM

      It's been really good so far. There's a lot of characters and a lot going on, but I'm so invested. Hope you have a great week! :)

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