Ocean of Lies (romantic suspense)
- Reads 358
- Votes 16
- Parts 6
A fake honeymoon, a missing step-sister, and an island paradise with danger around every corner.
For the past eight years, Sydney Davis has been living a lie. Just when she starts to enjoy her comfortable life in a gated city, her step-sister, Callie, is taken right in front of her. Desperate for answers, the recent college graduate turns to the mysterious man who witnessed the attack.
Luke Artino works for an off-the-record organization that specializes in preventing human trafficking in hopes that someday, he'll forget about the one he couldn't save. When his boss finds Callie on a resort island in the Caribbean, Luke volunteers to go. All he needs to do now is find a partner.
With Sydney's unrelenting determination and language skills that could be helpful on the mission, Luke reluctantly brings her along. The two pose as newlyweds at the private resort, but the constant surveillance forces them to grow closer than either was prepared for. As the mystery of Callie's disappearance grows more complicated, so do their feelings for each other.
If they can't learn to trust each other, they might not make it off the island alive.
All Rights Reserved
#19
rescuemission
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Dancing With The Devil
She's a creative, kind, self made business woman. At the age of twenty four she has a life that many women only dream of attaining and she believes she couldn't possibly be happier. Her horrible past has finally fallen behind her and it's time that Celeste Davidson- formerly Camila Lopez- starts living her life the way she wants. He's a driven young man with an intense education and a fierce determination for success in every aspect of his life. He has finally landed himself a career that few can even handle and none have ever achieved so young. Alistair Kingsley is obsessed with constantly reaching higher, becoming more. And when the two meet for a classy date in a museum they seem like a perfect match. But he's a government agent who will do anything to prove himself if given the chance. And she's a criminal on the run with an ex-fiance that refuses to let her go.Complete
The Shooting
'What would be your last thoughts if you knew, your life was to be taken, in less than the blink of an eye? How would you live being in constant fear? Or being watched? Or not knowing when it will strike?' Lenora is your cliché teenager in school. The average, introverted, and shy student. But with a piquant and witty side. She always valued everything in life; never choosing to be greedy and cruel, content with how everything is. When something life changing happens, Lenora begins to set out with a new mindset; on the hunt to find the 'mysterious person' who endangered her life. There was something much more than just a 'supposed' shooting. Come and see what lurks behind the dark corners. From behind the rustling bushes. To where the mysterious 'clicks' keep coming from. Come and understand one's betrayal and thirst for utter vengeance. (SNEAK PEEK): ''Why are you doing this!'' Lorena screamed. The ropes restraining her tightened. She can feel the cool tip of the knife run along her half-naked body. Her tears threaten to fall; but she does not let them. ''Oh baby, it's because you're letting me.'' He whispers. ''Let's play.'' © Goofballnerd 2015 / Edited 2018Complete
The Elites
Hope Flynn used to love water. She never realized the power of water, or the strength of it until the accident. Now Hope knows just how dangerous water can be. Water is the reason her sister is dead, and the reason she almost died. Hope can't remember what happened the night of the tragedy, but everyone assures her she couldn't have done anything to save her sister. Juliet Price has attended Redwood High since the beginning of sophomore year, but she's never spoken to Hope, Juliet doesn't fit in with her classmates as she wasn't born rich and she didn't grow up getting everything she wanted. The only reason Juliet is at the exclusive private school is because she's living with her wealthy aunt and uncle. Juliet knows what happened to Eleanor Flynn, most of the world does. The Flynn family are very wealthy and very famous. Even though Juliet and Hope have never spoken, Juliet can tell that Hope is acting weird and she doesn't think it's entirely because Eleanor is dead. When Juliet and Hope are brought together through a class project, Juliet starts to realize that Hope won't be able to start moving on unless she finds out what happened the night her sister died, and why she can't remember it. When the two start investigating, they realize that the truth is pointing to something dark. Almost everyone attending Redwood has secrets, and they'll do what it takes to keep them private. When the truth starts to come out, Hope is left to wonder if she remembers the dreadful night and finds out she had something to do with it, will she ever forgive herself?Complete
Why You?
Lex Hudson ~•~ Serious. Professional. Grumpy with a Violent Attitude. Aira Perrier ~•~ Bright. Lively. Non-Professional. Pretty with a Polite Mouth ~~~ Two business partners off to a rough start are forced to live under the same roof. Both can not stand each other but soon find themselves needy of each other. With every threat that takes a toll on Aira, Lex springs to shield her with the neglecting of his feelings. This only continues when the table turns and Aira is to be married off to his step brother. Will they both give up on this little spark between their hearts or will the arrogance of one leave the other heartbroken?Complete
𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒
Now that the trial has been put to rest, Rueben believes that life is on an upward trend. It's not long before he understands he is sadly mistaken. Around every corner lies a new demon lurking with the desire to rip the rug out from under him. He makes the decision to team up with a secondary squad, but in the end, he wonder it's worth. Will dragging more people he cares about into the fight to save his best friend be beneficial?-or detrimental? The answer remains unknown. Without realizing it, more enemies have accumulated in his temporary departure from mafia business. Some seek vengeance in a faceless nature, while others are those he wouldn't dare believe would hurt him. Constantly stricken with the fear that his friends and family will receive the same fate as his sister, the fight to earn their freedom grows ever present. ☽ ☾ Mason feels as if his personal life is becoming what he's always wished for; he found someone that not only lights the fire in his body, but keeps it burning. However, not all things that start well, end well. Kai has a new person in his life and he's stealing all his time. The once open communication turns into broken boundaries. As the two of them slip into the shadows, acting in unison, Mason slowly gets shoved into the dark. And now the question remains: will everything he fears become reality? Everyone finds themselves battling for something. Love. Lust. Desire. Greed. Revenge. They've all got a motive. Only problem is-someone has to take the heat for it. ⤷ ᴍᴜʟᴛɪᴘʟᴇ ᴍᴄꜱ ꜱᴇqᴜᴇʟ ᴛᴏ ᴇɴᴛɪʀᴇʟʏ ʏᴏᴜʀꜱ ⤷ ✩ 350, 817 ᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ © COPYRIGHT MARELIZXXComplete
Guilty By Association
An object at rest will remain at rest, until acted upon by an outside force. In the case of Kelsey Winters, the outside forced turned out to be her other half. Despite maintaining distance from her twin sister for years, the unquestionable resemblance they share finally lands her in trouble, literally. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Alex Diaz has been trying to catch Caleb Rocha for nearly two years, but the intelligent criminal is always out of reach. When he finally thinks he's got some real lead to catching his bad guy, he ends up in the house of a startled math professor. Soon, both Alex and Kelsey discover that there are bigger problems to solve than their attraction to one another, and in the end, nothing will be the same again. ~ UPDATES ON TUESDAYS ~Complete
BROKEN HOPE (Lucas & Emilia Book 2)
I was so damn naive it's no wonder I've ended up here. Kidnapped by the man who promised me forever, just as I'd begun to understand the depths of his betrayal. It's a sad truth I didn't marry my husband for love. I married him for the life he promised to provide, and if I'm honest with myself, I married him in hopes one day he'd fill the void Lucas-my first love-left behind. Now after so many years, they're both back. And in my desperation to feel loved, to be wanted and chosen I've walked straight into this trap. All because I forgot life's harshest lesson... I'm not enough. No matter how much or how fiercely I love, the choice will never be me. Especially now. Surrounded by danger and at the mercy of my husband's enemies, I'm forced to face one final bit of truth. Much like love, hope is for the weak. I was a fool to believe in the vows and promises they made. In the Broken Redemption Series, one man's vow to protect the woman he lost becomes a battle between redemption, forgiveness, and the kind of love that refuses to let go. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is Book 2 of Lucas & Emilia's Broken Redemption arc. For the complete experience, start with Book 1: Broken Vows.Complete
Falling For Fame
In the glittering world of celebrity scandals and carefully crafted images, Emma Clark, a down-to-earth bookstore owner, finds herself in a peculiar predicament. When her best friend, a rising Hollywood star, devises a scheme to get Emma's parents off her back, they hatch a plan: fake dating with none other than Aiden Turner. Aiden, weary of tabloid gossip and eager to revitalize his public image, reluctantly agrees to the charade. The two embark on a whirlwind journey of red carpet events, cozy hometown dates, and staged paparazzi moments. As they navigate the world of make-believe romance, Emma and Aiden discover that the line between fiction and reality blurs in unexpected ways. From awkward encounters to stolen kisses, the chemistry between Emma and Aiden becomes the talk of the town. As they delve deeper into their fabricated relationship, they find solace in each other's company and unveil layers of vulnerability beneath the glamorous facade. However, when real emotions begin to surface, Emma and Aiden must confront the consequences of their staged romance. Paparazzi frenzy intensifies, and they must decide whether to continue the act for the sake of appearances or reveal the truth and face the inevitable chaos that follows. (It's really okay-ish. If you like it please do vote and comment. Really sorry if there are any errors. Thank you reading ❤️)Complete
The Glass Bottom Boat
Her worst nightmare lies in the depths below. Surrounded by the romantic paradise of her sister's destination wedding in Jamaica, Madison Grey realizes she must overcome her paralyzing fear of the ocean-and her broken heart-to start living again. Luke Alexander, the groom's brother, is a missionary who has come to terms with a life of singleness-until he meets Madison. During the wedding, their personal connection intensifies when a stalker stirs up haunting memories of her gold-digging ex-fiancé. After Madison mysteriously disappears and the newlyweds receive a ransom note, Luke dives into action to find her. Will he save Madison in time or will she be forced to suffer her worst nightmare... in the depths of a glass bottom boat?Complete
Finding Lily
When Lily and Jane go missing one night after a party, ex-cop Luke Carillo does whatever he can to try and find them. He ends up undercover on an island run by the drug trafficker who was responsible for the attack, alone and without backup. Before he can get any evidence to lock the assailant away, he runs into Alex. Alex Johnson is an assassin. Her blade doesn't discriminate until she runs into Luke and for some reason, she hesitates. She can tell something is different about him, but she doesn't know what it is until he drops his entire mission to save her life. Eventually, they form an alliance in order to survive, but each has a different mission. Luke wants to find the girls that were abducted and return them to their families. And Alex? She just wants revenge.Complete
She's a creative, kind, self made business woman. At the age of twenty four she has a life that many women only dream of attaining and she believes she couldn't possibly be happier. Her horrible past has finally fallen behind her and it's time that Celeste Davidson- formerly Camila Lopez- starts living her life the way she wants. He's a driven young man with an intense education and a fierce determination for success in every aspect of his life. He has finally landed himself a career that few can even handle and none have ever achieved so young. Alistair Kingsley is obsessed with constantly reaching higher, becoming more. And when the two meet for a classy date in a museum they seem like a perfect match. But he's a government agent who will do anything to prove himself if given the chance. And she's a criminal on the run with an ex-fiance that refuses to let her go.
More detailsContent Guidelines