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Book Description
Some dreams are never forgotten.
Ever since her beloved Nathan disappeared and was presumed dead after a catastrophic dive, Crystal has done whatever it takes to heal and care for her young daughter, Natalie. Nathan had always harbored secrets he claimed were meant to protect her, but with his disappearance declared a closed case by local authorities, she may never know the whole truth about his work.
As the island's elite diving team scrambles to address a growing environmental crisis, a newcomer suffering from amnesia arrives in Maverick Key, bringing Crystal face-to-face with what she believed existed only in her dreams.
Author’s Note: A young widowed marine biologist struggles to rebuild her life after escaping an abusive relationship. Blending diving adventure, small-town romance, romantic suspense, and a touch of the speculative, this second book in the Maverick Key series returns readers to its unforgettable setting and into the lives of both new and familiar characters.
The Maverick Key Series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
The Carter's Drop Trilogy:
Book #1 Maverick Key: Hearts on the Line
Book #2 Tides of the Heart
Book #3 The Heart's True North (releases 11.16.26)
About Margot Keene
After a successful career in finance, Keene pursued her lifelong passion for writing full-time. A lover of the sun and the sea, she invites readers into small-town island settings where love and adventure collide in equal measure. Her debut novel, Maverick Key: Hearts on the Line, is available for preorder.
My Thoughts
Margot Keene has done it again with Tides of the Heart, the second installment in the Maverick Key series, and I might actually love this one even more than the first book, Maverick Key: Hearts on the Line. This story completely swept me away with its perfect balance of emotional depth, second-chance longing, and intense romantic suspense. Keene’s incredible descriptive writing brings the vivid coastal setting of Maverick Key to life, flawlessly mixing a high-stakes mystery, technical diving adventures, and an environmental crisis into a plot so full of action that it is nearly impossible to put down.
The emotional core of the book revolves around Crystal, a beautifully written, strong yet tender heroine who is determined to rebuild her life for herself and her daughter, Natalie, after escaping trauma and heartbreak. The tension is immediate and gripping from the very first chapter; Nathan’s disappearance has long hung over the town like a storm cloud, so when a stranger suffering from amnesia arrives in Maverick Key, the mystery deepens. Watching Nathan and Crystal reunite is written beautifully. Navigating his amnesia while she is just grateful he is alive creates a romance built on healing and rediscovery rather than instant perfection.
The ocean itself feels like a living character—beautiful, dangerous, and full of hidden truths that mirror the secrets buried within the plot. I found myself holding my breath, crying, laughing, and feeling a genuine chill of fear as the narrative makes you question who can really be trusted. It feels cinematic, and the phenomenal duet-style multicast narration by Angelina Rocca, Tim Paige, Andi Arndt, Brandon Francis, Gregory Salinas, Robert Fass, Greg Tremblay, Victoria Connolly, and Christopher Tester truly brings the story to life in your head, maximizing the emotional payoff.
Because this book builds heavily on the events of the first, I highly recommend reading Maverick Key:Hearts on the Line first to fully appreciate the layers of the plot. This is an absolute must-read for anyone who loves romantic suspense with strong heroines, deep secrets, and unforgettable settings. The ending leaves us with a massive cliffhanger, and I desperately need answers—thankfully, we won't have to wait too long since the third book, The Heart's True North, releases this November!
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