Dangerous Waters is a member of the First Responders series but is a stand alone novel. This book is a bit of a departure from most Radclyffe novels in that while we do have a burgeoning romance between two strong characters, the star of the book really is Hurricane Leo. Several characters not related to the romance, but connected to the story, chime in and contribute to the development of the anxiety and anticipation. Together, they tell their stories as Leo closes in on South Florida. The romance of Sawyer and Dara is deftly woven into the suspense of the approaching storm and its catastrophic aftermath. The story ultimately manages to shatter the predicable formula of lesfic romance and was truly a unique reading experience.

I think it's a given that any book written by Radclyffe is going to be a hit.  I really enjoyed this book because of the drama due to the hurricane factor in Florida.  Considering the latest hurricane season we had, it really hits home so it was nice reading about a sweet romance rising out of the wake of natural disaster.  As always, the writing is good the description and scenes are amazing.  The characters are likable and keep the pages turning.  I would read this again.  Highly recommend.

Review of 'Dangerous waters' by Radclyffe.

This is book number 7 of Radclyffe's 'First responders' series which can be read as a stand alone novel. According to the author, she got inspiration from the tropical storms that caused havoc and devastation in 2017 in South Florida and Texas. Fusing real events with fiction, several stories run parallel and provide different perspectives of the same event. Among those stories is the romance between National Guard Colonel Sawyer Kincaid and Chief of Emergency service at Miami Memorial Dr Dara Sims who have to relinquish their initial antagonism and work together in order to help evacuation and provide medical services during the storm. As danger approaches and pressure goes high, so does their emotional involvement. Will there be a happily ever after?

This is not a typical Radclyffe romance. It's true that some of her characteristic elements are present, such as the dark, handsome and stoic butch and the gorgeous but strong femme. However, the main character in this novel is Leo. The storm sets the pace, presents the tension and delivers all the punches in this book. I think it'd be unfair to review this novel as a typical romance because love is in the background letting the storm take precedence. Even the ubiquitous steamy sex scenes so typical of this author are watered down or relegated to a secondary role. Despite that, this is a very good effort by Radclyffe. 'Dangerous waters' presents a compelling, emotional, nail biting page-turner about the power of nature and the extraordinary efforts of the first responders who put their lives on the line in order to help others.

Overall, an action packed page-turner by Radclyffe. Highly recommended even though romance is a bit in the background. 4.5 stars.

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Any Radclyffe book is a great book. Awesome characters in an amazing story. After this years hurricane season you get a small idea what it must have been like for some of those that survived.
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A well written, nicely paced romance conveyed with an assured hand. The drama of the unfolding weather conditions is nicely done and adds a sense of urgency to the story. The constant updates and worries about the hurricane as well as the addition of the news reporter were a clever back drop to the unfolding relationship between the two main characters. Perhaps lacking an element of drama, but it is a romance not a thriller.

I always love a good Radclyffe novel. This is another book in the First Responders series. While this is part of a series, it is a stand alone book. This book takes place before, during, and after a category 5 hurricane. Our two mains Sawyer and Dara are extremely likable. This was a pretty straightforward and predictable book minus a lot of the angst that so many lesfic books have. The romance is nice, but it’s missing the sizzle that many of Rad’s previous books have. Overall a well written easy read.

Book received from Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
 
Radclyffe is really high on my list of most-read authors, in fact, she is only second to Terry Pratchett and if I include LL Raand she surpasses him. I really like the stories she tells and the way she tells them. I’ve enjoyed all of them but some more than others. Dangerous Waters is one that I enjoyed but it didn’t blow me away.
 
The story centres around an impending hurricane and counts down the days and hours to landfall. Colonel Sawyer Kinkaid will be coordinating the National Guard during the crisis in conjunction with Dr Dara Sims of Miami Memorial hospital (which has been designated as one of the emergency centres). Both women are strong, independent, intelligent and unwavering in their sense of duty.
 
The lead-up to the crisis is exciting and the pace unrelenting. Radclyffe has an incredible ability to keep an adrenalin rush going so that her characters seem like they’re constantly running on empty. The anticipation of the hurricane is heightened by the countdown and the different viewpoints used to narrate the story. 

While I liked both Sawyer and Dara, their relationship only started developing quite late in the book and then seemed quite rushed in the end. Their back-stories lacked impact in their current situation. The hurricane however, was really interesting and the pace pretty intense.

Colonel Sawyer Kincaid is called in the middle of her beachside vacation to come back to work early. The governor of Florida has called the National Guard to be ready for the imminent arrival of a large and deadly hurricane headed directly at the sunshine state. Sawyer is very aware of the danger Hurricane Leo is going to bring. Having survived Hurrican Andrew in the early 90s taught her that lesson well and let scars that would last forever. Now her main objective is to keep the people of Miami and the Keys as safe as possible.

Dr. Dara Sims is the head of the ER at Memorial Hospital in the heart of Miami. Dara is used to being in charge so when the military shows up in the form of Colonel Kincaid she is determined to keep the reins. What she doesn't expect is immediate comradery and someone who can read her like a book. 

I loved the details of this book. The story has urgency and danger at every turn. You can literally feel Sawyer and Dara racing the clock and mother nature. That part of the books is great. However, the romance feels a bit rushed as there is so much other stuff going on. I loved the characters they are fantastic, strong characters but I would have loved them having more one on one time together. 

You know unequivocally you are going to get your money's worth when you read Radclyffe. This is no exception, not my favorite but a quality read nonetheless. 3 stars

Radclyffe is a well published, although new-to-me author, and her experience and talent shines through. Dangerous Waters rang a bell with me because I recently went through the horror of Hurricane Harvey, and some of the terror of that experience was well documented in this story. This is a story of first responders, who are the ones who run toward danger rather than evacuating or escaping. It is also a gentle, despite the environment in which it occurs, love story of two women, one in the military, the other a doctor, who bravely face what is coming and still have open hearts for love.
Dara is an ER doctor in Miami. As Hurricane Leo builds in the Atlantic and takes dead aim on Miami and South Florida, Dara is appointed to be the go-to person to get everyone prepared to deal with the storm and its aftermath. This would be a good time to mention that the timeline of the plot is documented day by day, hour by hour. I particularly enjoyed that aspect of the book, since that is how a great storm is reported in the news. Dara has her plan of action and delegates with authority. What she doesn’t expect is to have to share her leadership with another dedicated woman.
Sawyer is a Colonel in the National Guard. They have been called up before the hurricane strikes with orders to protect as many civilians as possible, including evacuations in advance of the storm and rescues after it hits. If you are familiar with Florida, in particular South Florida, you are aware that there is one highway in and out of the narrow peninsula, especially in the Keys. As always, some citizens are willing to leave while others stubbornly refuse to go, no matter who is claiming authority over them – the military or Mother Nature.
Before and during the crisis, Dara and Sawyer find they have an attraction and love for each other that allows them to work together (mostly) despite their sometimes conflicting duties.  This is an extremely exciting book, well written, with characters you won’t soon forget, and a hurricane that is described just exactly as one is experienced. An excellent book, one I highly recommend.

This book is different than any Radclyffe novel, it's almost a time log of the days and hours of a storm and of two emergency workers who coordinate the medical care and safety of human life during the hurricane.  Radclyffe shares at the start of the book how she was inspired by the news stories around the hurricanes that touched so many lives last year. The novel weaves two characters, Dara and Sawyer are each in command of their own specialities (ER & Military). They are forced to cooperate with each other and navigate political and power struggles that come along with the chaos of storms. Dara and Sawyer are well crafted characters where you feel the respect, trust and love grow.....and the dialogue in this book is very well done. As a reader you can feel the chemistry in the character's exchanges!

I’m always happy to get my hand on a Radclyffe book. This is book seven from her First Responders series. I really like this series and this was another enjoyable read. What is nice about this series, all the books are contained. You do not have to read the previous books first; you can start here if you want to.

Dr. Dara Sims is in charge of the ER of Miami’s Memorial Hospital. With Hurricane Leo heading straight for Florida, it is up to Dara to get everyone prepared. What she does not expect is a visit from a solider, or actually Colonel Sawyer Kincaid of the National Guard. Sawyer is in charge of the rescue operations for Miami and the surrounding areas. Both women are used to leading. Can they work together to keep everyone safe, and what happens if feelings become involved?

Doc’s and military, yes please! Some of my favorite women to read about in lesfic, plus with Radclyffe writing, you know she knows how to write these kinds of characters. This book was fast paced and kept me reading. It was interesting how Radclyffe tied in some real life events with this fictional story.

The two main characters were both really likeable. And the chemistry was absolutely there. I liked the sparks these two women put out and was keeping my fingers crossed for them as a couple. The only one real main complaint, the “I love you’s” happened too quickly for my tastes. I believed in this pair, but it was still too quick.

If you are looking for a book with some excitement, no forced angst, and some good chemistry, pick this book up. I enjoyed this read and can’t wait to see what Radclyffe writes next.