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Hurricane Hole: #2 in a Romantic Sailing Mystery (A Romantic Mystery Sailing Trilogy) Kindle Edition

by RP Dahlke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 247 ratings
A Deadly Baja Thrill Ride

An immediate attraction between a U.S. bound oil rig diver and a beautiful TV soap queen on holiday in Mexico seems like a dream come true.
But the lovers are about to become pawns a scheme to recover priceless treasure at the bottom of the Sea of Cortez.
They’d better hurry! monster hurricane is bearing down on Baja!

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    A Romantic Mystery Sailing Trilogy
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    292 pages
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    28 Sept. 2013
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Biography for A Hurricane Hole and A Dangerous Harbor This book was the result of my years sailing in Mexico with my husband aboard our cutter rigged Hylas 47 sailboat. Mexico is a culture that was, and still is, struggling to gain a foothold in the 21st Century. This trilogy, starting with A Dangerous Harbor, and continuing with Hurricane Hole, is about Americans who're here because they can't seem to outrun the problems they so desperately try to leave behind. To read more about me and the books I write, you can find me at the following places: Amazon/Kindle: RP Dahlke: http://tinyurl.com/6hdg3bf FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/RPDahlke Twitter: rpdahlke Website: www.rpdhalke.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FT1EI1C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dead Bear Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 28 Sept. 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496148308
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ A Romantic Mystery Sailing Trilogy
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My protagonist for the Dead Red Mystery series is a tall, blond ex-model turned crop-duster who, to quote Lalla Bains, has "been married so many times they oughta revoke my license."

Lalla is no Danielle Steele character & she's not afraid of chipping her manicure. Scratch that, the girl doesn't have time for a manicure. The first three books are based on my time running my dad's crop-dusting business in the Central Valley of California. Beginning with A Dead Red Alibi, I moved just about everybody to South East Arizona where Lalla and cousin Pearlie continue to chase down criminals.

A Dead Red Cadillac

A Dead Red Heart

A Dead Red Oleander

A Dead Red Alibi

A Dead Red Miracle

A Dead Red Gamble

A Dead Red Horse Thief

A NEW mystery series featuring a paranormal woman detective (who doesn't know she's got this gift) and her side-kick, Mai-Lin Song (who doesn't know she's a dog). Hiding in Plain Sight, Book One is coming soon on Kindle.

My romantic suspense books are also on Kindle: A Dangerous Harbor, and Hurricane Hole. If you liked my Lalla Bains series, I know you'll love these books: More romance, more suspense, in an exotic location with nastier bad guys and a bald parrot!

My website features deals and steals for my books and author's I can honestly say I enjoy reading.

Oh, and one more thing: I do prizes every month, mostly from my travels. Sign up here: https://rpdahlke.com/contest/

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  • Nichka Sol
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hurricane Hole
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2014
    Hurricane Hole is the first book of the trilogy I have read (I need to get the first one too!) - it is a breathtaking story of romance, mystery, action, boats, the sea and a beautiful lady falling in love with a handsome man whose pirate smile she cannot resist, one can even find some things that could make you laugh (Gabe playing a drag queen for one). The story flows nicely and is wonderfully described. The book grabs you right from the start and the real tension starts with the unexplained death of Bobbi, the fire and then little Teddy and his siblings telling their dad, Leila and Ari about seeing Bobbi on the ship before it burnt. I just could not put it down until I read it all and knew what happened :) Might even have a second go at it soon! You are kept on your toes all throughout the book never knowing what is going to happen next - the failed kidnapping, actual Teddy one, the boat operations to save Teddy and then Ari, what was going to happen with Ari and Leila - are they going to stay together or will their famous names pull them apart? I really loved the story between them - they are two beautiful young people who deserve to be happy and find love. Kind of disliked Gabe at times then I thought he was not too bad and then again - I just could not make my mind up about that one :) I particularly liked Oleg turning out to be a nice guy too, would be a nice touch if his sister got eaten by sharks or something though :D. Giving the book and the author 5 stars without thinking twice, would definitely recommend Hurricane Hole to other people and I would love to see it as a movie :) The only part I disliked was the end - I'd love to read the next book aswell!
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  • Harmony Kent
    3.0 out of 5 stars Shows promise but needs work
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2014
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    HURRICANE HOLE
    BY R.P. DAHLKE

    Romantic Mystery

    This is the second book in the Romantic Sailing Mystery series, yet works well as a standalone novel. I haven’t read the first book, and don’t feel that I missed anything vital to this story. Meet Leila Hunter Standiford, a famous actress whose career is on hold. Meet Gabe Alexander, a shady character from the past with a propensity for finding trouble. Leila makes the mistake of inviting him along on her sailing holiday, and has to anchor outside the safety of the main marina in Puerto Felice to avoid any questions about him from the local authorities. Then a stranger comes along: the handsome lone captain breezes into the anchorage on a beautiful, vintage Alden. Pretty soon, intrigue and danger abound. The lovely yacht burns to the water line, and then a dead body is found aboard the wreck. Is the gorgeous captain the killer or a victim? Leila finds herself drawn to Ari, the erstwhile captain of the destroyed boat. Is he the man of her dreams? Or her worst nightmare? On top of all this, a late season hurricane is bearing down on the small bay. Of this you can be sure: turbulent waters lay ahead.

    The plot, pacing and character development were all done well, and I found this an enjoyable read. However, the prose is written predominantly in a passive style, which detracts from the engagement of the reading considerably. The author has also used split infinitives and comma splicing as the norm rather than the exception. There were a number of sentences with words missing, extra words, or that were clumsily written. Here is one example of a sentence that has been incompletely edited:
    “Oh Gabe. I’m so glad. And please, let me say how I’m sorry I am that I ever doubted you.”
    A little proof reading would have weeded out many such errors, as it would too with the numerous typos to be found throughout.

    The Verdict:

    The author shows great promise, and can spin a good yarn. If you enjoy romance, mysteries and reading about sailing, then you will more than likely enjoy this book. Unfortunately the lack of editing and proofreading lets the book down badly. In awarding 3 out of 5 stars, I am saying that I feel the book would be worth buying if you are able to overlook the mistakes, and simply enjoy the story.
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  • Andrea Houtsch
    5.0 out of 5 stars RP Dahlke delivers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 April 2014
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    Somewhere I once read you should never open a book with weather unless you plan to make that weather an integral part of your plot, as if it was a character unto itself. So when Hurricane Hole opened with a passage about an impending hurricane I worried… for only a few seconds, until Dahlke’s writing came into full swing and swept me away with the tides.

    The second in what appears to be a trilogy revolving around the main character of Leila Hunter Standiford, a soap opera star, and a score of other characters who move in and out of plots with fluid ease, Hurricane Hole reads as a true romantic mystery. While Hurricane Hole does not allow much time for introduction to the characters or refreshing the plot of the previous book it was easy to get caught up in the current happenings. Dahlke does a stand-out job in picking up characters from the previous story and continuing on with them in such a way that knowing exactly what happened in the first book becomes irrelevant. Dahlke brings Leila, Gabe, Ari and the host of other characters to life through a fast paced, intrigue and suspense-laden plot set in the faux-Mexican city of Puerto Felice.

    It was all too easy to become ensconced in the writing. Dahlke has paid an admirable amount of attention to editing and the appearance of her text. Editing misses were miniscule allowing the story to shine through as it should. The dynamics between Leila and Gabe were at once amusing, endearing, and periodically exasperating; a perfectly sculpted complex relationship that comes across exactly as it is meant to. The budding and sensually charged romance between Leila and Ari provided a comfortable and much appreciated contrast, allowing an outsider’s look into Leila and Gabe’s relationship. Having never read the first book in the series I found Ari’s perspective and curiosity regarding Leila and Gabe’s shared past and relationship especially pertinent.

    Dahlke has written a marvelous romantic mystery, leaving no element of the genre unexplored and no loose ends untied. The plot moves from one event to the next with precision writing and handling so that I never questioned the validity of any character’s involvement, motivations, personality or even existence within the story.

    Even though this is the second in a trilogy of books, Hurricane Hole can and does stand on its own as a mystery novel unto itself, needing no bookends to support it. If you’re dropping into this series in the middle as I am, Dahlke gives you enough of a hook to make you wish you’d read the first and resolve to buy it and the third to provide what will surely be a masterful conclusion for a host of well-envisioned and written characters.
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  • J.O. Quantaman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 23 September 2015
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    Not as good as "Dangerous Harbor" by the same author, but a good read nonetheless.
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  • J.C. Wing
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, romance, humor...and a hurricane
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 October 2013
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    I have been a fan of author R.P. Dahlke's books for quite some time now. I keep coming back for more because of her ability to create well-rounded, readable characters who are wonderfully and realistically flawed. Each one of them, the good guys and bad, have such interesting personalities that when I settle in to read a new novel, I am excited to learn more about the continuing characters and eager to be introduced to her new ones. I was rewarded with this newest novel which unsurprisingly boasts an engaging cast of personalities. There is lovely Leila, the soap actress who chooses to spend some time on her father's sailboat while awaiting the outcome of her new contract, and the smart and sexy Ari who is postponing familial obligations and sorting out things from his past by rebuilding and sailing a beautiful vintage boat. There's Gabe, who is tagging along with Leila and not quite sure himself whether he's a loyal and trustworthy friend or a charming ladies' man with a talent for pickpocketing, and the sweet, young boy named Teddy who has a heart of gold to go along with his adorable lisp. These are just a few of the characters that make up another of R.P. Dahlke's memorable and remarkable tales.

    The novels in the Pilgrim's Progress series are sailing adventures and exciting mysteries that not only appeal to the reader's inner sleuth but their desire for a beautiful atmosphere and a lively, colorful plot. It is obvious that Dahlke herself is a seasoned sailor. The terminology she uses intrigues those of us who are less knowledgeable about life on the water and thoroughly engaging for those who are. Puerto Felice, the Mexican town that is the setting for this novel, comes to life in the author's narrative with its scary alleyways, sleazy bars and beautiful scenery.

    Hurricane Hole is a well-crafted mystery with enough characters to keep a reader engaged but not overwhelmed, and a subtle humor that will keep a smile on your face throughout the book. There is romance and danger and a sweet and funny ending that left me very satisfied. In Hurricane Hole, R.P. Dahlke continues where she left off in A Dangerous Harbor. While either book can be read on its own, I highly recommend the pair of them.

    The sound of waves against a hull, the smell of the sea, romance, mystery and humor all mixed in with a sprinkling of Spanish and a hurricane to boot. I simply can't come up with anything that's missing in this well told tale. If you enjoy a great read, you will definitely be satisfied with Hurricane Hole.
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  • Karel Apgar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hurricane Hole
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 August 2021
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    While the book was interesting, it was a bit confusing at times. Also the proofing reading, at times, was bad enough that it confused the reading. The characters were done well and the plot was full of adventure and romance. If you can look past the few flaws, I think you would enjoy the book.
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  • DebKell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Skillfully written story, location and characters draw you in.
    Reviewed in the United States on 18 November 2013
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    Only one criticism of this book--it was too short!
    Having read the first book Dangerous Harbor and having good knowledge of the characters, I wanted this book to continue--I thought that at the end the sister Katy might be brought in -- maybe a family reunion of sorts, maybe play out the romance and marriage of Leila and Ari--not just jump to them being married and working together--I would have loved to read more about that backstory. However, it is clear that whether the main character is Katy or Leila, each can hold a storyline on their own.

    The adventures of Leila and Gabe--or should it be misadventures?--were beautifully written and totally believable. What this author does best is draw you to the characters and allow you to form your own opinions of them and guess at what they will do next. She skillfully weaves romance, mystery and crime scene action into the story to make a complete picture. You can visualize the scenes, completely grasp the locales and culture--making me believe this author is well traveled and has "been there, done that" herself--well, maybe not fought off bandits or created explosions on boats--but she clearly understands the locales and can paint a picture for the reader that makes you feel like you are there.

    While I am not a romance fan--I wouldn't call these romance novels. They are more in the "crime solving/who done it" genre with plenty of action and plenty of story that the reader wants to know more about and figure it all out. Her characters are ranked right up there with some of the best fictional characters in this genre--right out of Jackie Collins--with the beautiful actress attracted to the 'bad boy' handsome sailor. Yet, they are entirely believable.

    As I tell everyone I meet, don't pass up the chance to get to know authors like this--they have so much talent to share! Looking forward to the next book whether its in my favorite "Dead Red..." series also from this author or # 3 in the sailing series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Hurricane Hole
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 January 2014
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    A fun romantic mystery set in Mexico. Good character development, interesting chemistry, lots of twists and turns. A fun lazy afternoon read.
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