Book: A Deeper Love
Author: Heidi Gray McGill
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 31, 2023
What was that movie line about relationships built on intense experiences? Oh, yeah. They never work.
I get paid to do my dream job, usually by wealthy men who thrive on adventure. But when their adrenaline rush is gone and vacation is over, I’m still here, on a tropical island, with people who mostly leave me alone. And I like it that way.
Except for this guy. Seriously, Dan is the last man I want to get involved with. If he got Decompression Illness, the doctors would likely call it Mercedes Bends. He’s privileged and entitled and would never leave his city life behind for the challenges of living on a remote island. Which is a total relief, I’m telling you.
Don’t get me wrong—he’s prime shark bait, but I’m not ready to fall deeply in love with someone who won’t stay. There’s no such thing as going “too deep” where spiritual things are concerned. But when it comes to relationships, I’ll stay at the surface and snorkel rather than dive into the depths.
Take a trip to the Suamalie Islands where palm trees sway, the sand and sea pulse with life, and the people will steal your heart.
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I LOVE Christian Contemporary Romance books and I enjoy books that are a part of a series. A Deeper Love: Year One by Heidi Gray McGill is Book 9 in the Suamalie Islands series which is written by Various authors. I have read a few books in this series and was excited to read this one too.
We are back on Suamalie Island for more adventures and romance. Alicia Garry runs her late father's Scuba Diving Business, along with her late father's best buddy, Tug. Alicia's clients are mostly wealthy men who stay for a day or 2 and then she has down time and alone time. Alicia enjoys being on the island and really enjoys her time away from others. Daniel McMaster arrives on the Island and has a week long stay. Alicia is not used to having clients stay for a week, they usually are only on the Island for a couple of days. Daniel has come to the Island as a Spiritual Retreat to Pray and Think about his future with his Dad's Company and his Work with his Dad. His Dad has given him everything in life and he wants to branch out from being under his Dad's control. Alicia does eventually want to marry and have a family, but she tries to keep business and pleasure separate. She is becoming attracted to Daniel and it is a little noticeable that Daniel is having feelings for Alicia. Alicia worries that she will fall so deep in love only to lose Daniel as he doesn't seem like someone who would live on an Island. Does Daniel make a decision about his future and being under the control of his father? Will there be a romance between Alicia and Daniel?
I really got into the storyline from the very first page and did NOT put this book down until I was finished. Alicia is a strong independent woman and I really like that she runs her Dad's business many years after he passed away. Daniel is a man who is looking to become independent from his Dad. I really LOVE how strong Daniel is in his faith and Alicia shares the same faith. Faith really becomes an important part of the pair deciding if they can have a relationship and even something stronger. This book is about Trusting God's Plan for your life and not your own. I am looking forward to more books in this series! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Romance books! AMAZING BOOK!
Whether historical or contemporary, you will find Heidi’s Christian Fiction works to be full of God’s redeeming love.
Everything Heidi writes is purposeful. She believes in bringing a reader into the awareness of who God is to them and how He interacts with them on a personal level. She does this by crafting characters so relatable you feel part of who they are.
Heidi reaches deep into the reader’s heart through masterfully written words and offers ways toward healing by seamlessly applying God’s Word throughout her stories.
Heidi and her husband of 30+ years live in South Carolina. Besides writing Christian fiction with relatable characters in life-changing stories, Heidi relishes time with family and friends. She enjoys scrapbooking, playing games, traveling, and building bridges with her grandsons that must fall with a loud crash and usually involve a monster truck.
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My husband and I are scuba divers. I prefer clear water, bright fish, live coral, and the gentle swells of the ocean. I also enjoy the peaceful cenotes of Mexico, where being above water is just as stunning as being under. My husband has taken me to some remote and beautiful places.
My favorite scuba trip was to the Island of Dominica in the Caribbean, where my parents served as volunteer missionaries. On that trip, I saw a baby octopus and felt the boiling water from the active volcano vents as it bubbled up from the ocean floor.
My husband prefers diving for shark teeth and treasure in murky, fast-moving, brackish water. He thinks running into alligators, catfish the size of large dogs, and snapping turtles is part of the adventure. He also is an extreme cave diver, relishing the challenge of seeing places few have ventured. Small places and dark water are not my thing.
Owning a scuba shop seemed like the natural choice for my main character in A Deeper Love. Being able to share the underwater world and beauty of a tropical island through words became my next challenge.
Alicia Garry, affectionately known as Algae, is as formidable as her military father. She’s adventuresome and intelligent unless it comes to love. Then, she lives up to her family name, which means watchful in French. Relationships with clients never end well since they always leave, so she keeps things professional with her customers.
That is until she meets Daniel McMaster. Like most of Alicia’s clientele, Daniel is a businessman who craves adventure from his dull life. He comes from money, makes and spends money, and is way out of her league.
When she has feelings for Daniel, she wonders if she’s swallowed a bit too much seawater.
In A Deeper Love, you’ll meet a boat captain with cheesy jokes, a kind neighbor child who melts hearts, and a God who knows the future. Throw in some Little Mermaid quotes and songs, and this story comes alive with romance and Algae’s desire to be part of Daniel’s world.
Book a trip today with Scuba Deux Adventures Dive Shop, where you’ll embark on an adventure far beyond the ocean’s depths.
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To celebrate her tour, Heidi is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon Gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: A Deeper Love by Heidi Gray McGill
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