Alexandra Merriweather may be small and nerdy but she knows that she could take the big, bad, beautiful Mason McCarthy... If only he would take her up on her offer. Mason avoids everything about the tempting creature that is Alex - but she is definitely not taking the hint...

I have waited for two years for this book - and it was so worth it! I love Alex and her intrepid nature, history adorkableness and unapologetic interest in sex. (And despite her virginity being a storyline it is handled well and not a strange situation.) Mason is all strong, silent and broody hero - but with real issues that he has to deal with. (PTSD and gaslighting from his previous relationship.) And you want pining? We have pining! Mutual pining with distinct flavors to it. The chemistry is hot as heck as one would expect from Julie Ann Walker and a great set up for the next couple - which I really hope is Wolf and Chrissy!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The third in the Deep Six series the crew continue their search for the lost ship all the while having to fend off bad guys... this time Iranians ( and of course a rogue American).

Alexis finally gets her man (and Mason talks in more than grunts!)

Will be interesting to see who is next and when they finally find the treasure they have been hunting for so lomg

Mason McCarthy has seen the horrors of war and the toll it takes on those waging it—which he did for a long time as a Navy SEAL. When one of their SEAL brothers dies, they all make a pact to get out, and they form Deep Six Salvage, a company that hunts for sunken treasure in the seas. They are on the path of the shipwreck Santa Cristina, located somewhere off the coast of Key West, Florida, somewhere around Wayfarer Island. Unfortunately, there are some people after Mason and his friends, because of something that happened many years earlier. Because of this, Alexandria Merriweather and Chrissy Szareck are caught in the crossfire in a couple of different occasions, but they rise to the challenge each time. Alex is part of the crew because she was hired by them as their historian, and Chrissy helps them out with scuba diving charters that bring divers to their island to help search for the treasure.

The men behave like teenagers at times as a way of relieving stress, but when danger appears, they behave like a well-oiled machine. There are times when the tension is ratcheted up pretty high in this book, and there are other times when things meander along at a good pace. These characters each have issues, and that makes them more relatable. Mason was told that he wasn’t ‘normal’ by his ex-wife—who was cheating at the time—and he has believed it ever since. Alex had a bit of a strange childhood, but is now ready to live. There is something about Mason that calls to her, but he rejects her, because he doesn’t feel worthy of her goodness. Mason has a hard time communicating with others, and especially with Alex, because he cares about her, and he’s trying to be noble and save her from getting mixed up with him.

This book has action, adventure, witty banter, intriguing conversations, danger, death, and friendships that are worth reading about. This group of brothers has seen the worst that life can offer, yet they still harbor a tiny kernel of hope that they might find someone to love and accept them as they are—damaged, yet still capable, and worthy of peace and healing.

This reader rarely gives a book a 5-star rating because it has to have that elusive ‘little something extra,’ aka, ‘lagniappe,’ in order for that to occur. This book has it. Enjoy!

I have really enjoyed this series, and this one was no exception! It didn't have as much of a 'treasure hunter' feel as the previous installment, but I suppose that helps each installment feel a little different. I really liked Mason and Alex from the previous one and was so happy for more of their journey! Alex is a really endearing heroine, and I love how genuine and transparent she is. I am also a sucker a stoic/grouchy hero, and I loved how Mason really valued her. There is lots of push and pull and build up for their romance, which I always appreciate. I loved seeing it come to fruition! As always, lots of suspense, action, and danger! I really loved the build up for Chrissy and Wolf and am looking forward to their story!

*I received an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

I was excited to read Julie Ann Walker’s latest Deep Six book. I knew she was going to write this one and it just seemed so darn long before I could read it. And Jule did not disappoint! Alexis was a small red headed ball of fire and she had set her sights on Mason. Mason who turned her down at every opportunity. His excuse was the oldest in the books, and even I’ve heard it before, they guys don’t want us to get hurt. Translates to they are afraid of feeling something towards, right girls?
I love their interactions both skirting around the issues, add in lots of suspense and action with even more romance going on, it was the perfect book for a lazy afternoon.

I love Julie Ann Walker as an author. She creates heroic characters with flaws and all. I fell in love with the idea of Mason and Alex during the first two Deep Six books so I was ecstatic to finally read their story. Who wouldn't giddily anticipate a book with a bookish heroine and a hunky ex Navy Seal? The two were different enough to create interesting back stories where opposites attract. I loved the push and pull between them.

The main draws for Julie Ann Walker books are the character development, fun dialogue, and action propelling the story along. This book fell slightly short of the last bit. I felt like action was very secondary in this book, which is why I rated this book three stars out of five. The book was more focused on Mason and Alex overcoming their inner demons and obstacles in order to be happy together.

I was rooting for them all the way, but I think Alex needed to make Mason work for it in more!

I am a fan of Julie Ann Walker’s Black Knights Inc. series and have read the other books in her Deep Six series. I greatly enjoyed this book and would count Ride the Tide as my favorite in the series so far. This is Alex and Mason’s story. Alex is the highly intelligent virgin historian and Mason is the damaged world weary ex-SEAL. In this book Mason’s past comes back to haunt them which adds some intrigue to the hot and cold relationship between Alex and Mason.

Alex is in love with Mason, but Mason thinks he is too damaged for Alex because he feels Alex deserves better. The only thing truly standing between Mason and Alex is Mason. Mason’s view of himself is so skewed from his PTSD and a previous divorce that he thinks he would ruin Alex’s life. The fact that he does not like to talk about anything, least of all his feelings, and you can see how this would be hard for the characters to work through.

This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster and throws in some great action sequences on top of it. I personally enjoy a book that makes me feel something. I enjoyed the dialogue between all of the characters and I love seeing the characters that I already know and love. My only issue with the book is throughout the book the author would phonetically spell words the way they would sound with a Boston accent. A few times is fine, but I personally found it irritating.

I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for a review with my honest opinion of the book.

This book was a most delightful adventure, romance to read at a time when escapism is most needed. The series is about of group of Navy Seal brothers who retire to become treasure hunters in Key West. This is the 3rd book in the series and with each book you come to know the Seals and their journeys to forgiveness and love, along with researching and uncovering the lost treasure of Santa Crista. Although you get bits and pieces of the stories for each of the Seals, this books focuses on mostly Mason and Alex's love story with some of Wolf's and Chrissy's. I absolutely love the characters created in this series. My favorite part is that most make appearances in each story and you get to know them as a group and as individuals, the good, the bad and the stupid funny. There were a few times I belly laughed out loud, times I held my breath, times I ground my teeth and times I sighed as I was lost in this story. Did I mention there's also a dog and a rooster! This was a great read, one I highly recommend. You don't need to read the previous books but it helps to solve the mystery hunt for treasure. Do yourself a favor and pick up the previous books, find a comfortable chair and lose yourselves in these stories so that when this book releases you will know all the back stories of these friends and be able to fall into the story, the mystery, the adventure, the love.

Ride the Tide was and action packed thrill ride. Mason and Alexis' book blew me away. When a person from Mason's past threatens everything, its up to him and his skill set to finally bring them down. Julie Ann Walker knocked this book out the park and I can't wait to read more.

Great book and series! I've only read this book and the prequel to this series and while I feel they should probably be read in order you definitely don't have to! This book had everything! It's filled with plenty of action, tons of suspense and is 🔥🔥🔥!! I'm definitely going back and reading the rest of the books that are out! I highly recommend this book and series!! It's well worth the read! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

Ho-Lee Hannah! Where do I even begin? It's been a while since the first two books in the Deep Six series released, so I went back and re-read them as a refresher (which I strongly advise) before diving into Ride The Tide.

There is puh-lenty of action and suspense to keep the story flowing, lots of witty repartee and amusing pop culture references we've come to expect from Julie Ann Walker's loveable, larger than life characters, and enough heat to melt the polar icecap! Yowza!

Mason "Monet" McCarthy takes silent and brooding to an entirely different level while Alexandra "Alex" Merriweather is a complete motormouth. Alex cracked me up with her shockingly unfiltered comments that always put Mason in a tizzy and left him either speechless or choking incredulously. These two are perfect together!

Imagine a tropical island paradise, the hunt for sunken treasure, not one but two bad guys hellbent on destruction, and a team of hot, half-dressed former Navy SEALs who will stop at nothing to protect their kickass women. What more could you possibly ask for? I won't spoil the plot with details, but suffice to say that this book is a MUST READ and I could not put it down!

Another solid hit from Author Julie Ann Walker. Third book in The Deep Six Series.

Mason McCarthy has so many levels to his character, I enjoyed discovering everyone. Mason is suffering from PTSD, a broken marriage, but what has him running scared is a pixie of a woman with fire red hair.

Alexandrea Merriweather aka Alex for short is s feisty little imp that knows what she wants and decides there is only one person who she trust and that can help her out with her little problem. MASON. Now all she needs to do is convince him it’s a good idea. Wish her luck.

Mason and Alex keep things stirring even when their lives are in jeopardy. The cat and mouse between them is cute. Watching tough Mason get spooked by Alex and her request it still makes me smile. Mason has the opportunity to have a chance at life, but can he move past the ugliness he sees inside himself?

I am so blown away by the supporting characters, Doc, Romeo, Wolf, Chrissy and Uncle John in Ride the Tide. They gave Mason and Alex support without over stepping, but boy oh boy I want more of these characters. I enjoyed the easy flow between main and supporting characters, I felt the camaraderie within the group. There is a possible second romance brewing, but we will have to wait to see if it becomes anything more.

Ride the Tide’s plot was intense, action packed with a good dose of romance suspense. Julie Ann Walker never disappoints when I pick up her work. Even when it comes to the enemy she had me feeling his loss as well. I am excited to see what comes next from Julie Ann Walker.

Rated 5 Stilettos and a Recommended by Deb!

Julie Ann Walker is a guilty pleasure author for me - and this follows through as one of her standard/satisfying thriller-romances. I forgot how she pulls you in with the tease of the other romances...and I can't believe I'll have to wait god-knows how long for the Wolf/Chrissy romance, because I enjoyed those characters even more than the main characters. This was not my favorite by her, (I read all 12 of the Black Knights books) but I really appreciated how short the antagonist POVs were. In previous books I would just skip them but fortunately they were shorter and to the point, which I much prefer.

Another fantastic addition to this series. It was so worth the wait!! What a great group of characters - even though they are fictional, they feel so real. Loved everything about it and especially loved the tug between Alex and Mason and seeing him finally succumb to his feelings.

I really want to know what happens with Chrissy and Wolf and hope I don’t have to wait four years for their story.

If you haven’t read the Deep Six series, go get book one now so you are caught up when this one releases. In my opinion, this should not be read as a stand alone but should be read in order. You definitely need the backstory.

Thank you #netgalley and #sourcebookscasablanca for this eARC.

I’m about half way through reading this title. So far it lives up to the others in this series. I love this story so far and the interaction between the characters. I have read all of Julie Ann Walkers books and they are always exciting and the love stories are sweet and sexy. Mason and Alex are characters that come to life in this story. I recommend this book and her other books to anyone looking for another great authors.

OH GOD, this writer has the guy being from boston, and is being pretty good subtly spiking his conversation with bostonisms, references to Big Papi, Dunkins, etc etc, but I think maybe they should have done a LITTLE googling before using the term Jimmies to refer to condoms because wow, things were looking to be getting a little too kinky when he went to get the jimmies from the picnic basket.

Alex is a PhD historian helping a salvage crew locate a lost centuries-old Spanish treasure ship. Mason is a ex-SEAL and part of the salvage team. But bad guys are gunning for Mason and the team. Alex is in love with Mason but he can’t overcome the notion that his military service has changed him, he’ll never be normal and no one can love him. And then the bad guys stricke. Will Alex ever get through to Mason?
The novel’s humor and thrill gives Suzanne Brockmann a run for her money. It made me laugh out loud at times. It was an action packed thriller at times gripping and at times steamy and dreamy. The cast fo characters was deep and richly well drawn. The humor was quirky and engaging and the thrilling parts were gripping.
I would recommend this book to my patrons.

Received as an advanced reader copy through netgalley.com

I LOVED this book. I love the writing and the characters. I think Alex is one of my new favorite characters. She is tough, goes after what she wants and is kinda nerdy at times. Loved it. Really enjoyed all the back and forth between her and Mason. No spoilers but it is a must read.

There were a number of grammatical & spelling errors, which I presume will be rectified with the final edit.

I enjoyed the story and, having reread the series prior to starting this one (due to the long time frame between this and book 2) found that it flowed nicely. The characters in focus were well rounded and had a good climb to "success". Presuming that Wolf & Chrissy will be next and I can't wait!

Thank you for letting me read Ride the Tide early. I haven't read a book by Julie Ann Walker in a while. He books take you on an amazing adventure. Alexis she knows just the right thing to say to Mason to get his attention. Danger lurks everywhere.