C.L.R. Dougherty
Charles Dougherty wrote quite a bit of fiction before publishing Deception in Savannah, his first novel. Most of his earlier fiction works took the form of business plans, written to secure funding for projects and startup ventures during his corporate and consulting work, but he put all that behind him when he wrote Deception in Savannah, a tongue-in-cheek crime novel.
Since Deception in Savannah was published, he has written a number of other books. The Bluewater Thrillers are set in the yachting world of the Caribbean and chronicle the adventures of two young women running a luxury charter yacht in a rough-and-tumble environment. Besides the Bluewater Thrillers, he wrote The Redemption of Becky Jones, a psycho-thriller, and The Lost Tourist Franchise, a short story about one of the characters from Deception in Savannah. Love for Sail – A Connie Barrera Thriller is the first book in the Connie Barrera Thrillers, a series of romantic thrillers featuring Connie Barrera, a character from Deception in Savannah who also appeared in two of the Bluewater Thrillers. The second book in the series, Sailor's Delight – A Connie Barrera Thriller, is available now.
He has also written two non-fiction books. Life's a Ditch is the story of how he and his wife moved aboard their sailboat, Play Actor, and their adventures along the east coast of the U.S. Dungda de Islan' relates their experiences while cruising the Caribbean.
He resides with his wife aboard Play Actor, sailing wherever their fancy and the trade winds take them.
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Since Deception in Savannah was published, he has written a number of other books. The Bluewater Thrillers are set in the yachting world of the Caribbean and chronicle the adventures of two young women running a luxury charter yacht in a rough-and-tumble environment. Besides the Bluewater Thrillers, he wrote The Redemption of Becky Jones, a psycho-thriller, and The Lost Tourist Franchise, a short story about one of the characters from Deception in Savannah. Love for Sail – A Connie Barrera Thriller is the first book in the Connie Barrera Thrillers, a series of romantic thrillers featuring Connie Barrera, a character from Deception in Savannah who also appeared in two of the Bluewater Thrillers. The second book in the series, Sailor's Delight – A Connie Barrera Thriller, is available now.
He has also written two non-fiction books. Life's a Ditch is the story of how he and his wife moved aboard their sailboat, Play Actor, and their adventures along the east coast of the U.S. Dungda de Islan' relates their experiences while cruising the Caribbean.
He resides with his wife aboard Play Actor, sailing wherever their fancy and the trade winds take them.
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Bluewater Killer (Bluewater Thrillers #1)
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Bluewater Killer is the first book in the Bluewater Thriller series. The five books in the series have received over 150 reader reviews averaging 4.3 stars.
"This is a tale of suspense with a full quota of twists, believable characters, and convincing dialogue." From a review of Bluewater Killer.
Bluewater Killer introduces Dani Berger, who later emerges as the tough, self-sufficient protagonist in the series. In the beginning of this book, she's cast in the role of a missing person, presumed to be a victim of some unsavory denizens of the rough and tumble underworld that lurks beneath the paradise of the Eastern Caribbean islands. By the end, her frustration has given way to anger and the determination to get even. This is the story of her rescue and the beginning of her quest for vengeance.
If you've ever dreamed of escaping to the islands and are charmed by the idea of living the dream aboard a classic sailing yacht, you can get a feel for what it's like from reading this book and the others in the series. If you enjoy action / adventure stories with strong female lead characters, the Bluewater Thrillers were written for you.
Dive into the Bluewater Thriller series; read Bluewater Killer today, but prepare to get hooked on the series. Welcome aboard!
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Bluewater Killer is the first book in the Bluewater Thriller series. The five books in the series have received over 150 reader reviews averaging 4.3 stars.
"This is a tale of suspense with a full quota of twists, believable characters, and convincing dialogue." From a review of Bluewater Killer.
Bluewater Killer introduces Dani Berger, who later emerges as the tough, self-sufficient protagonist in the series. In the beginning of this book, she's cast in the role of a missing person, presumed to be a victim of some unsavory denizens of the rough and tumble underworld that lurks beneath the paradise of the Eastern Caribbean islands. By the end, her frustration has given way to anger and the determination to get even. This is the story of her rescue and the beginning of her quest for vengeance.
If you've ever dreamed of escaping to the islands and are charmed by the idea of living the dream aboard a classic sailing yacht, you can get a feel for what it's like from reading this book and the others in the series. If you enjoy action / adventure stories with strong female lead characters, the Bluewater Thrillers were written for you.
Dive into the Bluewater Thriller series; read Bluewater Killer today, but prepare to get hooked on the series. Welcome aboard!
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Bluewater Vengeance (Bluewater Thrillers #2)
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Bluewater Vengeance is the second book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Dani Berger is at loose ends after her rescue from a human trafficking ring. She’s angry from her brush with fate, and she greets the world with a chip on her shoulder. She's trying to figure out the next step in her life when she meets Liz Chirac, with whom she has some common ground. Both looking for their way, both in love with the islands, they buy a yacht and go into the luxury charter business.
When Dani's former captor seeks revenge for the losses caused by her rescue, the idyllic world of yachting becomes a dangerous place, not just for Dani and Liz, but for anyone foolish enough to get in her way.
Watch what happens as a criminal bent on revenge comes face to face with a victim seeking vengeance. of her own.
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Bluewater Vengeance is the second book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Dani Berger is at loose ends after her rescue from a human trafficking ring. She’s angry from her brush with fate, and she greets the world with a chip on her shoulder. She's trying to figure out the next step in her life when she meets Liz Chirac, with whom she has some common ground. Both looking for their way, both in love with the islands, they buy a yacht and go into the luxury charter business.
When Dani's former captor seeks revenge for the losses caused by her rescue, the idyllic world of yachting becomes a dangerous place, not just for Dani and Liz, but for anyone foolish enough to get in her way.
Watch what happens as a criminal bent on revenge comes face to face with a victim seeking vengeance. of her own.
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Bluewater Voodoo (Bluewater Thrillers #3)
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Bluewater Voodoo is the third book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Sail aboard the luxury yacht Vengeance with Dani and Liz as their charter guests explore Voodoo and the factual basis for the zombie myth.
Trouble begins when two rival factions uncover rumors of a real-life zombie kept by illegal refugees from Haiti on the Caribbean island of Martinique. The academics chartering Vengeance want to exploit the zombie craze to fund their legitimate research, but the agents of an unfriendly government have a more nefarious plan.
Their paths converge, and Vengeance and her crew are caught in the middle. Neither the terrorists nor the academics reckon on the reactions of Dani and Liz, who are struggling to define their roles and working relationship in their new charter yacht business.
Watch what happens as Dani discovers the value of trading on her femininity and Liz learns to take care of herself in dangerous circumstances.
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Bluewater Voodoo is the third book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Sail aboard the luxury yacht Vengeance with Dani and Liz as their charter guests explore Voodoo and the factual basis for the zombie myth.
Trouble begins when two rival factions uncover rumors of a real-life zombie kept by illegal refugees from Haiti on the Caribbean island of Martinique. The academics chartering Vengeance want to exploit the zombie craze to fund their legitimate research, but the agents of an unfriendly government have a more nefarious plan.
Their paths converge, and Vengeance and her crew are caught in the middle. Neither the terrorists nor the academics reckon on the reactions of Dani and Liz, who are struggling to define their roles and working relationship in their new charter yacht business.
Watch what happens as Dani discovers the value of trading on her femininity and Liz learns to take care of herself in dangerous circumstances.
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Bluewater Ice (Bluewater Thrillers #4)
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Bluewater Ice is the fourth book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Dani Berger and Liz Chirac have a new charter guest aboard their yacht. Having booked Vengeance on extremely short notice, Connie Barrera boards in Nassau and wants to depart immediately for the eastern Caribbean. It’s unusual for a woman traveling alone to book a two-month charter, but Liz and Dani are pleased to discover that Connie’s an easy shipmate, eager to learn all that she can about voyaging under sail. The three quickly become friends, but Dani and Liz are a bit perplexed by Connie’s occasional moments of paranoia.
Connie Barrera has a secret; she’s brought aboard more than just her luggage.
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Bluewater Ice is the fourth book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Dani Berger and Liz Chirac have a new charter guest aboard their yacht. Having booked Vengeance on extremely short notice, Connie Barrera boards in Nassau and wants to depart immediately for the eastern Caribbean. It’s unusual for a woman traveling alone to book a two-month charter, but Liz and Dani are pleased to discover that Connie’s an easy shipmate, eager to learn all that she can about voyaging under sail. The three quickly become friends, but Dani and Liz are a bit perplexed by Connie’s occasional moments of paranoia.
Connie Barrera has a secret; she’s brought aboard more than just her luggage.
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Bluewater Betrayal (Bluewater Thrillers #5)
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Bluewater Betrayal is the fifth book of the popular Bluewater Thrillers series.
When an old boyfriend cons Liz Chirac into helping him start an all-inclusive charter business, she takes a break from her own luxury charter boat to give their romance another try. She’s acting against her better judgment, but Robert Delorme is a past master at manipulating Liz. Her business partner, Dani Berger, and their friend and long-term charter guest, Connie Barrera, are expecting to pick up the pieces when Delorme breaks Liz’s heart once again.
Liz is dismayed to discover just how ‘all-inclusive’ Delorme’s charter business is intended to be, and she and her friends are drawn into a web of murderous intrigue in the islands as they sail through the Caribbean to escape the wrath of Delorme’s drug-smuggling investors. Amazon.com
Bluewater Betrayal is the fifth book of the popular Bluewater Thrillers series.
When an old boyfriend cons Liz Chirac into helping him start an all-inclusive charter business, she takes a break from her own luxury charter boat to give their romance another try. She’s acting against her better judgment, but Robert Delorme is a past master at manipulating Liz. Her business partner, Dani Berger, and their friend and long-term charter guest, Connie Barrera, are expecting to pick up the pieces when Delorme breaks Liz’s heart once again.
Liz is dismayed to discover just how ‘all-inclusive’ Delorme’s charter business is intended to be, and she and her friends are drawn into a web of murderous intrigue in the islands as they sail through the Caribbean to escape the wrath of Delorme’s drug-smuggling investors. Amazon.com
Bluewater Stalker (Bluewater Thrillers #6)
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Bluewater Stalker is the sixth book in the Bluewater Thriller series, featuring Dani Berger and Liz Chirac as the no-nonsense owners and crew of the classic sailing yacht Vengeance.
Jane and Bill Fitzgerald have chartered Vengeance for a month's getaway exploring the islands of the eastern Caribbean. To Dani and Liz, the cruise seems routine at the beginning, although they quickly sense that something's amiss between Jane and Bill.
For Bill, this is a working vacation. He's planning some research on the culture of the early inhabitants of the islands, but Jane has a different agenda which she hasn't shared with her husband. Neither is prepared for the trail of bodies that marks their progress through the islands.
Bluewater Stalker will keep you turning pages to discover the killer's identity and his connection to the Fitzgeralds as Dani and Liz fight to keep their guests safe. Get it today.
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Bluewater Stalker is the sixth book in the Bluewater Thriller series, featuring Dani Berger and Liz Chirac as the no-nonsense owners and crew of the classic sailing yacht Vengeance.
Jane and Bill Fitzgerald have chartered Vengeance for a month's getaway exploring the islands of the eastern Caribbean. To Dani and Liz, the cruise seems routine at the beginning, although they quickly sense that something's amiss between Jane and Bill.
For Bill, this is a working vacation. He's planning some research on the culture of the early inhabitants of the islands, but Jane has a different agenda which she hasn't shared with her husband. Neither is prepared for the trail of bodies that marks their progress through the islands.
Bluewater Stalker will keep you turning pages to discover the killer's identity and his connection to the Fitzgeralds as Dani and Liz fight to keep their guests safe. Get it today.
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Bluewater Bullion (Bluewater Thrillers #7)
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Bluewater Bullion is the seventh book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Gerald Yates and Nick Thompson are an odd pair. Although the two men deny it, it’s clear to Dani and Liz that they’ve chartered Vengeance to search for sunken treasure. Besides being perplexed by the mens’ choice of a sailing yacht for a task better suited to a salvage vessel, Dani doesn’t trust either of the men. Liz, as usual, tries to make the best of things, but even she becomes suspicious when they realize that their guests are under surveillance by a shady private espionage organization.
Bluewater Bullion offers an enticing blend of suspense and action spiced by a touch of romance, all in the idyllic setting of the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Bluewater Bullion is the seventh book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Gerald Yates and Nick Thompson are an odd pair. Although the two men deny it, it’s clear to Dani and Liz that they’ve chartered Vengeance to search for sunken treasure. Besides being perplexed by the mens’ choice of a sailing yacht for a task better suited to a salvage vessel, Dani doesn’t trust either of the men. Liz, as usual, tries to make the best of things, but even she becomes suspicious when they realize that their guests are under surveillance by a shady private espionage organization.
Bluewater Bullion offers an enticing blend of suspense and action spiced by a touch of romance, all in the idyllic setting of the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Bluewater Rendezvous (Bluewater Thrillers #8)
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Bluewater Rendezvous is the eighth book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Dani and Liz have a new charter guest aboard Vengeance who is too mysterious to suit Dani. The guest's fiancé fails to make their rendezvous in Antigua, and they find themselves in a struggle with the Mafia.
The mob boss kidnaps a member of her family to force Dani to meet his demands, but he gets a surprise. He's not the only one who makes his own rules. Dani, angry because her mother has embroiled her in an unrelated family conflict, vents her ire on the unsuspecting thugs.
As she dives into the fray, Dani discovers puzzling connections to Ralph Suarez. Liz has wondered about Dani's relationship with Ralph for years, but he provides unexpected help in resolving their differences with the mob.
And who is Carlotta Solanó?
Read Bluewater Rendezvous today and see for yourself.
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Bluewater Rendezvous is the eighth book in the Bluewater Thriller series.
Dani and Liz have a new charter guest aboard Vengeance who is too mysterious to suit Dani. The guest's fiancé fails to make their rendezvous in Antigua, and they find themselves in a struggle with the Mafia.
The mob boss kidnaps a member of her family to force Dani to meet his demands, but he gets a surprise. He's not the only one who makes his own rules. Dani, angry because her mother has embroiled her in an unrelated family conflict, vents her ire on the unsuspecting thugs.
As she dives into the fray, Dani discovers puzzling connections to Ralph Suarez. Liz has wondered about Dani's relationship with Ralph for years, but he provides unexpected help in resolving their differences with the mob.
And who is Carlotta Solanó?
Read Bluewater Rendezvous today and see for yourself.
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Life's a Ditch
Non-fiction, Adventure/Travel
When my wife and I decided to run away to sea, we thought we knew what we were doing. Our first few months on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, or “the Ditch,” disabused us of that notion. Our seamanship was adequate, but our expectations weren't realistic.
Life's a Ditch isn't so much about where we went and what we saw during our time in the Ditch, but about how we reacted to it and how our lives were changed by our experiences. Share the surprises we had and the choices that we made as we discovered what we had gotten ourselves into when we abandoned our comfortable life ashore to become seagoing wanderers.
If you enjoyed Dungda de Islan’, you’ll like Life’s a Ditch. If you haven’t read Dungda de Islan’, read Life’s a Ditch first. It describes our early life afloat, before we left on our Caribbean adventure.
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When my wife and I decided to run away to sea, we thought we knew what we were doing. Our first few months on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, or “the Ditch,” disabused us of that notion. Our seamanship was adequate, but our expectations weren't realistic.
Life's a Ditch isn't so much about where we went and what we saw during our time in the Ditch, but about how we reacted to it and how our lives were changed by our experiences. Share the surprises we had and the choices that we made as we discovered what we had gotten ourselves into when we abandoned our comfortable life ashore to become seagoing wanderers.
If you enjoyed Dungda de Islan’, you’ll like Life’s a Ditch. If you haven’t read Dungda de Islan’, read Life’s a Ditch first. It describes our early life afloat, before we left on our Caribbean adventure.
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Dungda de Islan'
Non-fiction, Adventure/Travel
Dungda de Islan' is the story of our voyage to the Caribbean, as well as our experiences during our first year in the islands. It's a tale of how we fell in love with this part of the world, to the extent that, after eight years, we're still here and have no immediate plans to leave. Dungda de Islan' has elements of a travelogue, a sea story, and the evolution of our relationship with each other, the boat, and the wonderful people of the island nations of the Caribbean. The title is patois, and it translates roughly to Down in the Islands.
It's been a lot of fun to go back and resurrect the experiences, which, like mangoes ripening in the sun, have grown richer with the passing of time. If you've wondered what it would be like to chuck it all and go sailing, this book will give you a good idea. From the lonely splendor of a two-week, two-person ocean voyage, to the delight of finding places where people are in tune with the elemental joy of simply living, you can cruise along with us.
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Dungda de Islan' is the story of our voyage to the Caribbean, as well as our experiences during our first year in the islands. It's a tale of how we fell in love with this part of the world, to the extent that, after eight years, we're still here and have no immediate plans to leave. Dungda de Islan' has elements of a travelogue, a sea story, and the evolution of our relationship with each other, the boat, and the wonderful people of the island nations of the Caribbean. The title is patois, and it translates roughly to Down in the Islands.
It's been a lot of fun to go back and resurrect the experiences, which, like mangoes ripening in the sun, have grown richer with the passing of time. If you've wondered what it would be like to chuck it all and go sailing, this book will give you a good idea. From the lonely splendor of a two-week, two-person ocean voyage, to the delight of finding places where people are in tune with the elemental joy of simply living, you can cruise along with us.
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Deception in Savannah
Mystery
Connie Barrera is ready to move on. She’s the business partner and mistress of a married doctor who runs a weight loss clinic, but she wants out. He’s not willing to buy her shares, so she resorts to extortion. The doctor has recently killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident to which the only witness other than Connie is a street hustler with attention deficit disorder and a photographic memory.
Connie threatens to disclose the doctor’s role in the accident, jeopardizing the thriving clinic. Unbeknownst to Connie, their major investor is the local drug kingpin who is confused by the antics of Connie and her alcohol-addled lawyer. The mobster decides that his empire is under attack by an unknown rival. His lethal attempts to eliminate the threat are frustrated by chance and the incompetence of his subordinates.
The police finally find the somewhat puzzled eyewitness who eventually recalls his clear but misplaced memory of the accident, and everyone’s plans begin to unravel.
Deception in Savannah is a character-driven novel set in the colorful old city of Savannah, Georgia. The author lends a native’s perspective on the city and its people to this tale of humor and intrigue.
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Connie Barrera is ready to move on. She’s the business partner and mistress of a married doctor who runs a weight loss clinic, but she wants out. He’s not willing to buy her shares, so she resorts to extortion. The doctor has recently killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident to which the only witness other than Connie is a street hustler with attention deficit disorder and a photographic memory.
Connie threatens to disclose the doctor’s role in the accident, jeopardizing the thriving clinic. Unbeknownst to Connie, their major investor is the local drug kingpin who is confused by the antics of Connie and her alcohol-addled lawyer. The mobster decides that his empire is under attack by an unknown rival. His lethal attempts to eliminate the threat are frustrated by chance and the incompetence of his subordinates.
The police finally find the somewhat puzzled eyewitness who eventually recalls his clear but misplaced memory of the accident, and everyone’s plans begin to unravel.
Deception in Savannah is a character-driven novel set in the colorful old city of Savannah, Georgia. The author lends a native’s perspective on the city and its people to this tale of humor and intrigue.
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The Redemption of Becky Jones
Thriller
The Redemption of Becky Jones was previously published under the title of Twisted Love.
Bobby McCrea is determined to save the Becky's soul. After spending his formative years in mental institutions, Bobby has been on a mission to bring the word of the Lord to wayward women. Becky isn't receptive, and she's terrified of his brother.
Jimmy McCrea, Bobby's younger brother, often disrupts Bobby's life. Coming and going erratically, he has made trouble for Bobby since their childhood.
Maury Sullivan wants to reconcile with his ex-wife. A lay preacher, he is a tolerant man and willing to overlook Sarah's faults. Marriage to her affords Maury the freedom to bring salvation to the town of Putnam's street people.
The men's lives intersect in Putnam, which has recently been plagued by a series of brutal killings. Will the police uncover the identity of the "Red Light Reverend" before he kills again?
Read The Redemption of Becky Jones and find out.
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The Redemption of Becky Jones was previously published under the title of Twisted Love.
Bobby McCrea is determined to save the Becky's soul. After spending his formative years in mental institutions, Bobby has been on a mission to bring the word of the Lord to wayward women. Becky isn't receptive, and she's terrified of his brother.
Jimmy McCrea, Bobby's younger brother, often disrupts Bobby's life. Coming and going erratically, he has made trouble for Bobby since their childhood.
Maury Sullivan wants to reconcile with his ex-wife. A lay preacher, he is a tolerant man and willing to overlook Sarah's faults. Marriage to her affords Maury the freedom to bring salvation to the town of Putnam's street people.
The men's lives intersect in Putnam, which has recently been plagued by a series of brutal killings. Will the police uncover the identity of the "Red Light Reverend" before he kills again?
Read The Redemption of Becky Jones and find out.
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The Lost Tourist Franchise
Humor, Short story
Donald, just out of the Army and eager to see the sights, is mugged within minutes of his arrival in Washington, D. C. Luther, perhaps a good Samaritan, comes to his aid, offering him a chance to recoup his losses while touring Washington. Will Luther lead Donald astray? Will Donald come through with his ethics intact?
Author’s comments:
Donald emerged as a favorite character from Deception in Savannah, my first novel. Charming and persistent, he wouldn't leave me alone. I couldn't make him understand that he didn't have a role in my Bluewater Thriller series, so, to keep him occupied for a while, I decided to give him his own story. He's easily distracted, but he doesn't forget, either, so I'm sure he will be back soon, demanding my attention.
If you enjoy The Lost Tourist Franchise, follow Donald to Savannah and watch his exploits in Deception in Savannah. I think you'll find him as engaging as I do.
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Donald, just out of the Army and eager to see the sights, is mugged within minutes of his arrival in Washington, D. C. Luther, perhaps a good Samaritan, comes to his aid, offering him a chance to recoup his losses while touring Washington. Will Luther lead Donald astray? Will Donald come through with his ethics intact?
Author’s comments:
Donald emerged as a favorite character from Deception in Savannah, my first novel. Charming and persistent, he wouldn't leave me alone. I couldn't make him understand that he didn't have a role in my Bluewater Thriller series, so, to keep him occupied for a while, I decided to give him his own story. He's easily distracted, but he doesn't forget, either, so I'm sure he will be back soon, demanding my attention.
If you enjoy The Lost Tourist Franchise, follow Donald to Savannah and watch his exploits in Deception in Savannah. I think you'll find him as engaging as I do.
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Love for Sail - A Connie Barrera Thriller
Action/Adventure, Romantic Thriller
Join Connie Barrera as she makes her first ocean passage as captain of Diamantista, her new charter yacht. Experience her anxiety; feel her fear. Watch her survive by her wits.
Connie has recruited her friend, Paul Russo, to serve as cook and first mate. Paul can't join her on her maiden voyage, so Connie is forced to rely on pick-up crew for her first two weeks at sea. Trouble erupts aboard Diamantista as soon as she leaves shore.
Anticipating that Paul will join her in the Virgin Islands before their first guests arrive, Connie stays in touch with him during her voyage. As they converse, neither one will acknowledge that their growing attraction is deeper than friendship.
Love for Sail is the first book in the Connie Barrera Thrillers, a romantic thriller series from the author of the best-selling Bluewater Thrillers. The next Connie Barrera Thriller will be published in the fourth quarter of 2014.
If you enjoyed the Bluewater Thrillers, you'll see a different side of some of your favorite characters when they appear in the Connie Barrera Thrillers. Connie Barrera first appeared in C.L.R. Dougherty's Deception in Savannah. She discovered her Love for Sail in Bluewater Ice and Bluewater Betrayal. Now she has her own stories to tell. Welcome aboard!
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Join Connie Barrera as she makes her first ocean passage as captain of Diamantista, her new charter yacht. Experience her anxiety; feel her fear. Watch her survive by her wits.
Connie has recruited her friend, Paul Russo, to serve as cook and first mate. Paul can't join her on her maiden voyage, so Connie is forced to rely on pick-up crew for her first two weeks at sea. Trouble erupts aboard Diamantista as soon as she leaves shore.
Anticipating that Paul will join her in the Virgin Islands before their first guests arrive, Connie stays in touch with him during her voyage. As they converse, neither one will acknowledge that their growing attraction is deeper than friendship.
Love for Sail is the first book in the Connie Barrera Thrillers, a romantic thriller series from the author of the best-selling Bluewater Thrillers. The next Connie Barrera Thriller will be published in the fourth quarter of 2014.
If you enjoyed the Bluewater Thrillers, you'll see a different side of some of your favorite characters when they appear in the Connie Barrera Thrillers. Connie Barrera first appeared in C.L.R. Dougherty's Deception in Savannah. She discovered her Love for Sail in Bluewater Ice and Bluewater Betrayal. Now she has her own stories to tell. Welcome aboard!
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Sailor's Delight - A Connie Barrera Thriller
Action/Adventure, Romantic Suspense
Sailor's Delight - A Connie Barrera Thriller is the second book in the Connie Barrera Thrillers , a romantic thriller series from the author of the best-selling Bluewater Thrillers.
Connie and her First Mate and fiancé, Paul Russo, have just completed their first charter. Paul has been back in Miami for a few days, dealing with the sale of his condo there, leaving Connie aboard her yacht, Diamantista, in Grenada.
She's getting the boat ready for their next guests, who arrive tomorrow, and fantasizing about Paul's return this evening. While putting away their laundry, she finds an unexpected reminder of one of their last guests, stashed in Paul's drawer. The lusty young widow hadn't been able to keep her hands off him, but now Connie wonders if he'd been encouraging her advances.
Beset by pangs of jealousy, she's hurt and angry. Knowing that she won't be able to resolve this with Paul before their guests come aboard, she does her best to suppress her feelings, but Paul can tell something's wrong.
When the teenaged daughter of their guests is kidnapped by white slavers and Connie single-mindedly pursues her own plan to recover the girl, her relationship with Paul comes under even more strain.
Will they get the girl back? Will Connie and Paul survive as a couple? Read Sailor's Delight - A Connie Barrera Thriller and find out.
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Sailor's Delight - A Connie Barrera Thriller is the second book in the Connie Barrera Thrillers , a romantic thriller series from the author of the best-selling Bluewater Thrillers.
Connie and her First Mate and fiancé, Paul Russo, have just completed their first charter. Paul has been back in Miami for a few days, dealing with the sale of his condo there, leaving Connie aboard her yacht, Diamantista, in Grenada.
She's getting the boat ready for their next guests, who arrive tomorrow, and fantasizing about Paul's return this evening. While putting away their laundry, she finds an unexpected reminder of one of their last guests, stashed in Paul's drawer. The lusty young widow hadn't been able to keep her hands off him, but now Connie wonders if he'd been encouraging her advances.
Beset by pangs of jealousy, she's hurt and angry. Knowing that she won't be able to resolve this with Paul before their guests come aboard, she does her best to suppress her feelings, but Paul can tell something's wrong.
When the teenaged daughter of their guests is kidnapped by white slavers and Connie single-mindedly pursues her own plan to recover the girl, her relationship with Paul comes under even more strain.
Will they get the girl back? Will Connie and Paul survive as a couple? Read Sailor's Delight - A Connie Barrera Thriller and find out.
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