Moon Over Water (Deliverance Company #3) [Mass Market Paperback]

Debbie Macomber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999

On a trip to the Yucatan coast to search for her father Lorraine Dancy finds herself in trouble - framed for the theft of an artefact and pursued by the police, the thief and the local crime boss.'

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Setting: Yucatan coast, present day

Sensuality rating: 4-5

An Affair to Remember collides with Romancing the Stone in bestselling author Debbie MacOmber's Moon Over Water.. Lorraine Dancy and Jack Keller have little in common, but that doesn't stop their romance from blossoming under the scorching Yucatan sun. Framed for the theft of an ancient artifact and pursued by the police, a drug dealer nursing a grudge, and a crazed archeologist, Lorraine finds herself thrust into the questionable company of Jack Keller, retired mercenary. Jack's task is to get Lorraine safely back to the United States--all the while avoiding border patrols--but Lorraine keeps landing in trouble, right up to her pretty neck! Will the seemingly star-crossed lovers make it out of the jungle alive? And if they do, will they have the courage to live their dream and let love grow where it is meant to be--in each other's arms? Find out in this fast-paced and unpredictable contemporary that will delight loyal fans and make converts out of new readers. --Alison Trinkle

Review

Lies, lies, lies! After her mother's funeral, Lorraine Dancy reads a letter from her father whom she was told had died. Her beloved mother lied to her, but why? Lorraine flies to Mexico to meet her father, but once off the plane, she gets into a whole lot of trouble! An American archeologist assists her with the language and even accompanies her to the hotel in her father's isolated town. Then trouble doesn't begin to describe what happens next! The police want to question her about a missing artifact but her father whisks her away and entrusts her to Jack Keller who promises to get her back to the USA. Instant dislike between Jack and Lorraine is the least of their problems because not only are the police after them, but so is the thief and a drug dealer who Lorraine insulted. It's one adventure after another for Jack and Lorraine who take turns saving each other's life and begin to fall in love. But more lies complicate their lives as Lorraine allows Jack to believe she is married and later, Jack persuades his doctor to tell Lorraine he has died thinking it will be easier for both of them, but is it? A strange twist involving Lorraine's ex-fiancé gives this book it's happy ending. Wow, what a terrific book! This one is action packed and there's never a dull moment! I've never before read one of Debbie Macomber's books, but for now on, I'll be sure to ask for them! Fast paced, action packed and forbidden love make this Macomber romance a real winner! You won't be able to put it one down! Moon Over Water covers the range of human emotions and combines that with adventure and a wonderful romance! Ms. Macomber is truly a gifted author whose popularity can only soar higher with her latest achievement! Gloria Miller -- Copyright © 1999 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 378 pages
• Publisher: Mira; PF edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551665336
• ISBN-13: 978-1551665337
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,605,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With more than 100 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Debbie Macomber is one of today's most popular authors.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author is best known for her ability to create compelling characters and bring their stories to life in her books. Drawing on her own experiences and observations, Debbie writes heartwarming tales about small-town life, home and family and enduring friendships. Every book features the delightful sense of humor that readers around the world clamor for.

Debbie is a regular resident on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times (55 times and counting), USA TODAY (currently 63 times) and Publishers Weekly (23 times to date). She is the first-ever recipient of the "readers' choice" Quill Award for Romance Fiction, for 44 Cranberry Point, the fourth book in her highly popular Cedar Cove series. Debbie has also been honored with a RITA® Award, a Romantic Times BOOKreviews Career Achievement Award and is a multiple winner of both the Holt Medallion and the B. Dalton Award.

Her recent books include 92 Pacific Boulevard, 8 Sandpiper Way, 74 Seaside Avenue and Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook, as well as Twenty Wishes, A Cedar Cove Christmas, Summer on Blossom Street and The Perfect Christmas.

For more information on Debbie and her books, visit her Web site: www.DebbieMacomber.com.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance with real people!, June 25, 1999

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Lianne S. Greve "wishful reader" (Pittsburgh, Pa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moon Over Water (Deliverance Company #3) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love Debbie Macomber and this book proves she just keeps getting better. In the characters of Jack Keller and Raine Dancy we get to see two people who have real lives and normal human fears. The subplot of the aftereffects of the Vietnam War is excellent. Many of us have friends or relatives who are still living with that nightmare. Ms. Macomber handles the moral dilemmas of that time with sensitivity and understanding. Both Jack and Raine learn to appreciate the gift of love on any level and become able to share it with others. There is plenty of action and adventure as well as lots of romance. Those looking for steamy sex will be disappointed. In my opinion this is a welcome change of pace from traditional romance/suspense novels. Enjoy the book. I'm sure you will become drawn into the lives of the characters by the end of the first chapter!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a fun adventure romance, August 21, 2005

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Donna K. "bookcrosser" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Over Water (Deliverance Company #3) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is third book in the Deliverance Company mercenary series, following Someday Soon (Cain's story) and Sooner or Later (Murphy's story), about unscrupulous but likable heros who rescue victims of third world terrorists. I wish I had realized that this was a series so I could have avoided reading the books out of order!

Exciting to read! A lesson in fighting for survival. It also contained a valuable lesson on coming to terms with past familial wrongs, forgiveness and reconciliation with estranged parents.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting adventure into the stormy seas of love!, May 30, 1999

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Sharon Galligar Chance (Wichita Falls, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Over Water (Deliverance Company #3) (Mass Market Paperback)

Imagine growing up thinking your father is dead, and then one day finding out he's been alive and well and living in Mexico your entire life. Imagine going to Mexico to finally meet your father, and ending up on the run from the police, an insane thief, and the local crime boss. Imagine being rescued by the next best thing to an Indiana Jones, and being stranded at sea with him for days on end. Sounds like it might not be so bad, huh? Lorraine Dancy was an ordinary woman living an ordinary life when fate sent her on a life-altering adventure into the exotic world of inner Mexico. She knows her life will never be the same when she meets Jack Keller, a renegade ex-mercenary who sets out to teach her to take chances as they come. Debbie Macomber's newest release, "Moon Over Water," is an exciting, unparalleled adventure into the stormy seas of love. Macomber's characters are dynamic, her storyline thrilling and her pacing is right on the mark. This is why she is one of the absolute best at what she does--writing incredible romances. I'd love to see this tale made into a movie. It would be outstanding