If there were two people that needed a chance at happiness, it would be the duo in this story, Eric Fisher and Caren. I love the play on Eric's name. He's a baseball star, but one who's on the downward slope from stardom. They call him Fish. A bit fitting for this story, so it gave me a chuckle. Anyhow, Eric's career is hanging in limbo, and he's not sure of his next move. That's when this raving man woman enters his life, and though they don't get off on the right foot, Eric can't help but try and make things a little better for Caren.
Caren's a hot mess. She's on the verge of finding the information she needs, when things take a turn for the worse. She ends up on the shore of some rich person's private land and isn't the least bit happy about it. Little did I know this woman came with secrets. Caren has a tendency to be all over the place, but for the most part, she's all right.
Fish Out of Water is a mix of smoldering attraction from two people who aren't sure what to make of each other, a secret that the reader knows but one of the characters doesn't...somehow that just tightens up the tension for me as I wonder when the bombshell would be dropped and how someone would react. The biggest problem I had was the book ended abruptly. It didn't seem like the perfect place to stop.
Overall, I liked the story. It kept me interested. Sometimes Caren got on my nerves, but it wasn't enough to pull me out. It's a contemporary with a bit of paranormal, featuring one of my favorite paranormal creatures. You may have already guessed what that is, but I won't reveal that little tidbit here. I recommend giving this story a try.
Originally posted at LAS romance Reviews
