Costly Secrets

Perilous Tides

Written by Elizabeth Goddard

Series: Hidden Bay, Book 2

Published by Revell

Release Date: 07.15.25

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance, Mystery & Suspense

4   Stars!

Perilous Tides pulled me straight into that cold, churning uncertainty where danger feels one step behind and truth costs more than you want to pay. There’s something about this coastal setting—isolated, raw, unrelenting—that fits the story so well. I could feel the wind, hear the water crashing, sense the tension in every hidden motive.

The characters felt real to me, scarred by loss and secrets, yet still pushing forward. I loved how their choices weren’t easy or obvious. The danger was physical and emotional, rooted in family betrayals and old wounds that never quite heal.

Elizabeth Goddard knows how to keep the tension sharp without losing the heart of her characters.

The faith element was subtle, mostly limited to prayers and quiet integrity. I found myself wanting more depth there.

This is the kind of suspense I enjoy—dangerous, layered, unwilling to promise easy answers. I’m glad I spent time with these characters, chasing down truth in places it was never welcome.

I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.