Radclyffe has written a lot of books and many come in rapid succession. They always end up on my to read list so Treacherous Seas was no exception. With that many books availabe it isn't possible for them all to be a hit, even though I think she has a very good base level when it comes to her books some don't do it for me as much as others. With this one it was a good romance set in Cape Cod and following a rookie cop and a newly started PA at the local clinic when a strange virus hits a cruise ship docked in their waters.
The romance was sweet, the characters likeable nothing really wrong with that part of the story. I guess it was all a bit too superficial and simplified in my opionion. It had the potential for some more angsty moments but it sort of feels like it needed to be over and done with in a certain amount of pages.
Full disclosure; I work in health care myself and maybe it is wrong to assume this is based on the virus currently going round, but that's the connection I made and it doesn't feel like this does it justice.
Yet, it is a romance and you really can't go wrong with buying one of Radclyffe books.

As a reader, I feel a sense of protectiveness regarding the Provincetown series by Radclyffe. I love the imaginary characters that dwell in Provincetown, and the idea of introducing new characters into their world makes me wary. My first thought is they better be worthy. I am happy to say after reading Treacherous Seas, Laurel and Andy are a lovely addition to the series. Whew! What a relief.

Treacherous Seas has three storylines that are woven together for an entertaining and uplifting read. There is the blossoming romance between Andy Champlain, a young summer hire cop from New Jersey, and Laurel Winter, a new to the field PA who is working at the clinic during the busy summer season. I especially liked that this is an age-gap romance, a nuanced one. They are very similar in their inexperience with women, Andy because she is young, and Laurel because she was married to a man before acknowledging her true self. I enjoyed their growing attraction and emotional connection. Both endearing and genuine. Their romance begins just as Provincetown authorities are assisting with an unknown virus infecting people on a cruise ship just off the cape. This storyline is not the dominant story, which I liked, and it actually introduced some appealing characters from the CDC. I hope to see them in the future.

The third story thread features the beloved dynamic duo, Chief of Police Reece Conlon and Dr. Tory King. They are expecting additions to their family. Their love story is epic, and as they expand their family, their love shines brightly and seems even more tender.

You can read this as a stand-alone, but why would you when you have the entire series to enjoy. I highly recommend you read all of the series if you haven’t already done so because it is ridiculously good.

Radclyffe does it again! Returning after way too long with book #8 of the Provincetown Tales we once again follow town police chief Reese Conlon as she is anticipating the birth of her second and third children! Her excitement is squashed though by the arrival of a huge international cruise liner filled with mysteriously ill patients. We quickly discover that it isn't a mystery illness that is overtaken the ship but something much worse. Tie in the story of a new PA and a new police officer romance in town and you have the makings of another wonderful Radclyffe novel.

I have previously never read any of the Providenicetown Tales from Radclyffe, but I don’t feel like I was at a loss at all about the subject matter. Set in the summer in a coastal vacation destination, two people fall in love while fighting to keep an unknown virus from spreading. Apropos to the present, for sure. The story progressed quickly. Although I was was definitely absorbed in the plot, there wasn’t a lot of depth in the relationship or the back story. It just didn’t come together for me.

It's been years since there's been a book in the beloved Provincetown series by Radclyffe, which stars Reese and Tory. This time, we are introduced to rookie cop Andy and new PA Laurel. There's a side story of a cruise ship where there seems to be a flu-like contagion going around, (Sound familiar?) The difference is that in this world, the CDC is in charge, have a plan, and not second-guessed by the federal government. The main story centres on the characters though. Andy and Laurel are finding out how to navigate their attraction, while getting used to living in a new town and working new jobs. Then there's Tory, who is pregnant with twins and close to term. Reese, of course, has to juggle family life with her duties as police chief. We also see glimpses of Bri and Nita. Then there's the CDC epidemiologist, Kerri, who I hope will feature in one of Rad's future books. Reading this book is a joy. It's great being back with familiar characters in a wonderful town. Radclyffe is a true master of romance and her books are all very good reads.

**Thanks to Bold Strokes Books for giving me an ARC in exchange for honest review!**

This eighth instalment in the Provincetown series doesn’t disappoint and nicely brings in characters from the other seven. Tory and Reese are - as ever - the fulcrum of the story but the main protagonists are Laurel who is a summer hire at Tory’s clinic And Andy who is the equivalent in the police department. We get mentions for Bri and Nita but they do not really play a particularly large part in the developing drama. I missed Carter as well as she is one of my favourite characters in Radclyffe’s fiction. Tory is very pregnant and about to have twins. Reese is her usual supportive and loving self. One of the best drawn relationships in lesfic. They aren’t perfect but they feel “real”.

A cruise ship asks for assistance with some passengers who seem to have developed a particularly virulent flu. The disease spreads rapidly and Tory calls in the CDC. There are some interesting characters introduced via the CDC and I’d like to hear more about them in Radclyffe’s future work.

Andy and Laurel are both well developed with the requisite baggage to drop before they can find some sort of connection and Reese can see something in Andy that might be a problem but she also sees elements of her young self so is prepared to be patient. This fed in well to Reese’s overall nurturing role in the series.

If you’ve read the other seven, you won’t be disappointed to hear from these old friends again and if you haven’t then you now have a series of eight books to catch up on.

I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

I’m happy to say that this was another good book by Radclyffe. This is the 8th book in her Provincetown series and the first one she has written in nine years. I’m so happy to see this series back as it holds a special place in my heart. Safe Harbor (book one) was one of my first ever HEA lesfic books I read. I just love this series and it holds good memories. Since it has been so long since book 7, I really never thought we would get another book, but I’m so happy to be wrong.

For those of you who might be new to the series, yes, you could pick this book up and start here if you really had to. But, part of what made this book so enjoyable for me was connecting with past characters from the series. It has been years since I’ve read this series but the characters in this book are so wonderful that you just don’t forget them. It was funny though that some characters that were around my age or even older, when I first read the series, are now actually younger than I am now. That was a bit of an adjustment. Anyway, you would miss that magic of connecting with old favorites if you do start the series here.

While I think I actually expected a bit more excitement than the book had, I did like how the book has lots of little exciting scenes instead of one big moment. This way gave the book a faster pace and kept me hooked reading. This is a favorite series of mine so I wanted to take my time reading and savoir it a bit, but I ended up flying through the book anyway.

I do want to warn that this book does deal with a virus that has similarities to Covid. This is my first book that had a virus since Covid so I was a little reluctant about that fact. Luckily, the virus is not the biggest storyline. And if anything, this book shows the kind of response that should be taken for a virus outbreak. Although, I did find myself yelling at a few characters that should have, but did not, go into quarantine.

The age-gap romance is enjoyable and I liked the two main characters quite a bit. The romance does happen pretty quickly, which I’m normally not a big fan of, but I didn’t really care this time and I just enjoyed it. I liked the chemistry the two mains had so that really helped things. My one real disappointment is I didn’t feel like I got to know Andy, a new character, quite as much as I hoped. There is talk about her past and why she is the way she is, but I kept waiting for more and was surprised when it did not happen. It was also odd that a new character popped-up in the middle of the book, with us in her POV. I didn’t really get that and all I can think of is that maybe she will end up in a new book in one of Rad’s other series like Justice or First Responders. As much as I’m interested in what her character could bring in another book, I felt like it was time taken away from Andy’s character development that I could have really used.

Overall this was a fun blast from the past. Lately, Rad has written books from Justice, Honor, Midnight Hunters, and now her Provincetown series. It has been a real joy visiting all these old favorites again. I hope this is the beginning and not the end because I would love to read more from them all. If you are a fan of this series, I think you will be happy with this book too.

Andy Champlain is a rookie police officer temporarily assigned to the Provincetown Police Department to help manage the summer crowds. Laurel Winter is also new, but out of Physician Assistant training. She was hired at Tory’s clinic to help cover not only the influx of tourists, but Tory’s maternity leave. The newcomers soon find themselves in the middle of a viral outbreak that threatens to affect our beloved town.

I have been looking forward to this one since I heard the author talk about the premise of the book in one of those wonderful zoom conferences. This novel is however, a bit hard to dissect. There is nothing spectacular about it, yet it worked for me as a whole. Perhaps somewhat ambitious to deal with the contagion topic and introduce new mains to the longstanding story, while still advancing Tory and Reese’s family tale. One does not need to read the previous books to follow the story but part of why it works is because we see some of our favorite characters again. We do get somewhat of a background on the brand new mains, but it was not extensive and I was disappointed on not getting more on Andy. In fact, we almost got as much meaningful information on the CDC’s epidemiologist as we did on Andy. That makes me hope Dr. Kerri Sanchez will be the main in the next First Responders novel...maybe, please Rad?

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room. Yes, there is a new virus that is getting people sick. If you are not in the mood to hear about it, do not pick up this book. With the author’s background, I was dying to see her take on it. She had the great town setting already and brought in a, in my opinion, frightening cruise ship! And you know, covid did the rest in our minds even though this was not exactly covid. The one character exposure was particularly nerve wrecking. Although then she went and kissed another woman as she was discussing quarantining. Ok, we can’t have it all. All in all, I did like how she used the contagion as it was realistic with some closure at the end.

Overall, a solid installment to this long-standing story that brings it to our pandemic infused present. 4 stars.

ARC generously provided to me by BSB via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Book 8 in one of my favorite book series and it doesn't disappoint.

Of course Reese and Tory are back, as are Bri and Nita, their partners only get a mention. This installment of the Provincetown Tales revolves around Laurel and Andy. Andy is a new summer hire for Reese's police force, Laurel and friend of Nita's, and a new hire for Tory's clinic.
They meet in the clinic where Laurel needs to treat Andy after a call gone wrong. When they see each other again at a bar there is no escaping their attraction. Laurel is hesitant because she doesn't really want a summer fling, isn't entirely sure what she wants after her 12-year marriage and there is 15 year age difference between her and Andy. They try to see where it all might end up. All the while working on a case that has especially Tory worried. A cruise ship is at anchor in the harbor and there is a mysterious virus making its round on the ship (Covid-19 anyone?). Tory and Reese are expecting twins, Tory treated 2 people from the ship and it has her worried. Tory calls in the CDC and they set up a task force with the clinic and the police. When the case and the summer season comes to an end, Laurel and Andy need to make some decisions about their shared and personal future.

The virus going around on the ship shares so many similarities with Covid-19 it's hard to shake the idea that it isn't inspired by the current pandemic. Even the infected stuck on a cruise ship resembles something that actually happened, we are living in strange times. So I'm going with this is a book with Covid-19 in, even without it being said. I am happy to read another story involving Reese and Tory, they are among my favorite characters in this genre. I didn't care much for Andy, I think because she seems to have some sort of hero complex and her issues aren't really being dealt with. Reese mentions them, and in the epilogue, Andy acknowledges the issues she used to have. But it feels like sweeping it under a rug, glossing over what could have been a nice storyline. I do like Laurel, her doubts seem realistic and she seems like a more rounded out character than Andy. The story itself is so close to the current pandemic situation it's almost as if you're reading non-fiction. But as I said, always happy to see another release in the Provincetown Tales.

This is another outstanding book in the Provincetown Tales series. I love the enlarging family dynamics of Reese and Tori. I think the infected cruise, while well done, may have hit the mark more pleasantly if we weren't reading the book barely out of lockdown for a pandemic. Hopefully, bad timing will be replaced with good and it will be a memory we can relate to when we reread this book. It was awesome to see our faithful friends in Ptown and meet more interesting
characters. I think the best case scenario for the Provincetown Tales series would be to continue with at least 100 (ok, 5 or 6) more books and I'd happily buy every one!

Who among us wouldn't want her own personal Reese Conlon in her life? Like every reader out there, I fell in love with Reese and Tori in the first Provincetown book many years ago, and have since read the series several times over. It was fun to catch up with them, Kate, and Nita, plus meet Andy and Laurel in their new roles in the community. I enjoyed the age gap between Andy and Laurel, plus the differences in their backgrounds. About half the book was dedicated to an undiagnosed virus brought to the Cape by a cruise ship, which Tori becomes exposed to a couple of weeks before her twins are to be born, and the large group charged with quarantining and diagnosing the virus. No one writes medical romances as well as Radclyffe, but this was my least favorite part of the book. I wanted more Andy/Laurel and Reese/Tori. Maybe it's too soon for me with the coronavirus. Nonetheless, this is a well-written book that you won't want to put down.

This is a topical book for the year and events of 2020. A welcome return to Provincetown where the chief of police Reece Conlon and her wife Dr Tori King await the imminent arrival of their twins. Helping them out for the season is new rookie cop Andy, and new physician’s assistant Laurel who meet when Andy is injured and needs an urgent medical assessment.

More drama arrives with ill patients from the cruiser which is moored in the harbour. In no time at all we have an almost parallel situation with the early days of the Coronavirus Pandemic. But this time the author brings her medical knowledge to the story, and we consequently have a logical safe, scientific handling of the ongoing situation. The ensuing drama gives good opportunities for Andy and Laurel to explore their natural chemistry and their romance sizzles its way through the pages with pleasing effects.

I enjoyed reading this book and enjoyed reading about the different relationships of the characters. It’s always good to read about the positivities of family life in a lesbian family, and Radclyffe does her usual excellent job with her likeable multi-dimensional characters, allowing them to tell their own tales and fill in the backdrops. 4.5*

In this book, we return to Provincetown where Chief of Police Reece Conlon is due to take family leave in two weeks as her wife Dr Tori King is about to give birth to twins. There is a new physician assistant and rookie cop for the summer season and everyone is about to be challenged when a cruise ship arrives with some passengers falling ill with a mysterious virus. I devoured this book in a day, the Provincetown series being my favourite as it carefully explores a long term lesbian relationship and not just the 'meet-cute'. It was wonderful to be back amongst characters I really like, with dynamics that are enjoyable to watch, whilst also showing the reality of what can seem idyllic coastal towns.

As ever the story is extremely well written, the plot moves along well and Radclyffe puts her medical knowledge to good use in explaining the virus and containment storyline. The new romance that is central to the book is also well written, again, as you would expect from such an experienced writer. I liked the way they discussed their feelings and their histories, rather than just jumping in. I was eager to know more about Andy's history but hopefully that will be explored in future books. I also really like the way that Radclyffe casually drops in other LGBT characters thus making it as normal and usual as it should be and is. Overall a gripping read which will delight new readers and fans.

With thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story shows a health crisis situation similar to the one we are unfortunately going through today. I think that the author, given her knowledge on the subject, wants to offer a point of view on how to deal with this type of situation without politics messing it up. All supposedly and differences aside between the situation that this story exposes and the one we currently suffer. In any case, it is encouraging to think that people who really know what to do, in the end will be able to carry it out despite everything. So hooray for the ray of hope.

When it comes to the romance, it has been sweet and beautiful, despite the speed at which events unfold and the difficulties that the two protagonists must face. But they are fighters and although at first they fought against that attraction, it was clear that they were going to lose that fight, fortunately for us lovers of steamy hot and passionate romances.

It goes without saying that Radclyffe is the greatest wlw romance author. Not only because it feeds us avid readers of this genre punctually and without fail. Because she frequently allows us to revisit protagonists of her previous novels. Because the formula for it is almost certainly complete and absolutely rewarding. Choose the series you choose or even in its standalone. Choosing any of her books is a safe bet.

This is no exception.

This story dealt with a very current and serious storyline. Members of a cruise ship, which was moored at the harbor in Provincetown, exhibited symptoms that were more dangerous than the flu. The captain requested local doctors examine them. After the patients took a turn for the worse, Dr. Victoria King quickly notified the CDC, and the very capable epidemiologist Dr. Kerri Sanchez took charge. They immediately sought to test, trace, and contain.

Chief of Police Reese Conlon and Tory were expecting twins during this crisis. They became extremely worried since they didn’t know what they were dealing with, but were also nervous since Tory was exposed to the virus when she examined those first patients in her clinic. I liked that the author allowed Reese to experience a sense of vulnerability in not being able to protect her family in dealing with this unknown threat. Even though she had to remain calm in the midst of this crisis, you felt that underlying tension she carried around with her, especially where Tory was concerned.

Aside from the series recurring characters, the author introduced two interesting characters. When Laurel Winter ended her ten plus year marriage to her husband, she enrolled in a physician assistant program in Philadelphia. Upon completion of her training, her best friend Dr. Nita Burgoyne offered her a three month position at the clinic in Provincetown.
Andy Champlain, a young intense cop, was also a temporary hire. Laurel was the one that treated Andy after she got hurt during a bar arrest. As soon as Andy no longer considered herself Laurel’s patient, they began seeing each other. They immediately found each other attracted, but the attraction was also most strongly felt in the way they spoke and listened to each other. There was an almost fifteen year age gap, but Andy convinced Laurel age shouldn’t be a factor. They were trying for a casual relationship, but soon discovered they wanted and needed more.

This was a quick read because it was so engaging. The characters felt realistic. Since the time frame for this story was about three months, Laurel and Andy’s romance was quick but believable. They both found something in each other that was lacking throughout their lives. They “saw” each other.

The crisis in the story reflected, to a certain degree, the real life problems stranded cruise ships had with their sick passengers and limited resources at their disposal. The author vividly took the reader back to those tension filled days and the uncertainty of how best to deal with it. But unlike our reality and outcome, the author thankfully provided her readers with peace of mind.

I enjoyed the characters and how they interacted with each other during the crisis and other times in a fun and loving way. The birth scene was also nicely described and the emotions finally released by Reese were beautiful, tender, and heartwarming.

As with any book by this author, it was well written and interesting. Even though this was part of a series, it can definitely be read as a standalone.

An ARC was given for an honest review.

I have to say it was fantastic to catch up on all the previous characters from the Provincetown Books. Treacherous Seas is one of a series, it can be read alone but I would recommend reading the others as they are all so good

This is Andy and Laura's story, lovely characters and it great to see their attraction grow.
Radclyffe has a way and the art to draw you into a story, and they way she has drawn a virus in to the plot s very fitting for this current situation in the world. Once i started i just couldn't put down

Would I recommend......oh boy yes

Ok I’m going into this blind, I didn’t read the previous books in this series because I’m working on getting her others series first because I read them all before but the books got mess up so I’m buying them again on Kindle.

So I’m getting to know Reece and Tori now and I actually like their chemistry their dialogue you can tell how much the love each other as the prepare for their family to grow. I can’t wait to read their love story from the beginning and get to know the other characters from Provincetown.

We have a two new characters Andy who wants prove she a good cop because she comes from a long line of them. Laurel works at the local clinic and things are about to go bad when a disaster strikes. These four women have their hands full but with the help of their friends they may get out this in one piece.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

It was so wonderful to revisit Provincetown with Reece and company. This core couple is what makes this series so wonderful, their relationship and how they make it work. Please write more in this series, want to see Reggie with the twins. This book shows how 2020 could have went with real leadership.
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Great to see the gang back together. Love reading about old characters with the new. Radclyffe's Provincetown Tales is a great series. This is book 8 and it flows with as much romance and angst as the first book. Though you can read it as a stand alone, I would start with the first in the series and go from there. It's a right of passage for Provincetown fans.

Radclyffe is amazing, as always! Treacherous seas catches his back up with Tori and Reese. I’ve missed these characters, and it’s always nice to revisit them. The story also revolves around new characters Laurel and Andy, and of course there is the highlight of the virus as well. I really miss the time when I could read about the sleepy P town with Reese and Tori. I really appreciate the story, and it was great to revisit them again and watch their family grow! I highly recommend this read!