Submerged is Dani Pettrey's debut novel in her new Alaskan Courage Series. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I was not required to write a positive review. (Hint: Landon is both a search-and-rescue diver and a sheriff's deputy, and Gage is Cole's brother.) Overall, this was a fun, fascinating read, and I can't wait for book two! 4-1/2 stars.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free for review from Bethany House Publishers through their book reviewer program. Once I got everyone straight, I flew through the book.

My hope is that they will be featured in the next book!My only criticism is that it was hard to figure out all the family/friend connections at the beginning. While the plot is entirely Pettrey's own, the family dynamics are similar to those in the O'Malley series.While I enjoyed Bailey and Cole's relationship, the mystery behind the murders (which was incredibly well developed and quite fascinating), and the suspense, by far my favorite aspect of the book was the attraction between Cole's sister Piper and his best friend Landon. He let her down, but he's not the same guy she left behind.If you enjoyed Dee Henderson's O'Malley series, you'll like Submerged, book one in Pettrey's Alaskan Courage series. She broke his heart, but she is not the same girl who left Yancey. But dealing with the reality of Bailey's reappearance is a tougher challenge. He can even handle the fact that a murderer has settled in his town and doesn't appear to be moving on. Cole McKenna can handle the deep-sea dives and helping the police recover evidence. But then dark evidence emerges and Bailey's own expertise becomes invaluable for the case.

She's returned to bury a loved one killed in the plane crash and is determined not to stay even an hour more than necessary. She has a past, and a reputation-and Yancey's a small town. Bailey Craig vowed never to set foot in Yancey again.

Yancey, Alaska was a quiet town.until the truth of what was hidden in the depths off the coast began to appear. ' Submerged is romantic suspense that will keep you up at night '-Bestselling Author Dee Henderson A sabotaged plane.

Submerged by dani pettrey