As a fan of Christian fiction I knew I would love this story. Liz Johnson did not disappoint. I loved the storyline and the setting was absolutely beautiful in my mind’s eye. I could hear the waves slapping the shore and the seagulls squawking in the sky. Meg was a wonderful character and Oliver was likable. This story hit all the feels and I look forward to the next in the series..

As a busy working mom, Beyond the Tides by Liz Johnson was a heartfelt and engaging escape into a world of family, forgiveness, and second chances. When Meg Whitaker’s father decides to sell the family’s lobster-fishing business to her old high school rival, Oliver, she’s determined to prove she deserves to keep it, despite her seasickness and lack of interest in fishing. The twist? Meg and Oliver must work the business together for the summer, and whoever performs best will take over.

Johnson’s writing brings to life the tension and chemistry between Meg and Oliver, whose past hurts and unresolved issues add depth to their journey. The themes of healing, family legacy, and unexpected love had me rooting for both characters as they discovered new dreams and confronted old wounds.

Final Thoughts:
Beyond the Tides is a perfect pick for moms who love sweet romance, set against the scenic beauty of Prince Edward Island. It’s a touching reminder that sometimes, what we think we want isn’t what we truly need, and love can bloom in the most unexpected places.

Such a fun read! Loved this one!

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

My friends and I interviewed Liz Johnson about this title on StoryChats podcast here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj63OF43S7Y

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

Please see the StoryChats podcast episode for a full review of this title along with a fun interview with the author. We enjoyed the chance to read and review the book as well as the opportunity to chat with the author.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. A cute women's fiction romance novel. Recommend

Lovely feel good book to read. It was a joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written. I’d definitely recommend this book

Delightful story about a lobster boat with an enemies-to-lovers angle. On one hand we have a young man who really wants his chance to become a lobsterman and is hoping to buy the business when Whitaker retires. However, Whitaker has an only child, a daughter who has never expressed interest in the business—until she hears Oliver wants it! Anyone but Oliver!—She’ll take the business and figure out lobstering. Seasickness or not!

Meg is definitely plucky and it’s no surprise to the reader when her father decides to ask the two of them to work together over the season before he makes his final decision. After all, she needs to know about the business and how it works before her father will consent to give it to her.

I really enjoyed the story and the little subplots in the book as well.

18+ for a lot of flirty thoughts. They spend a night alone together on the boat although the third employee could walk in at any time; nothing physical happens. Otherwise nothing objectionable.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.

This is my first Liz Johnson book and now I will be reading her back list until she writes her next one! This is a great example of how Christian Fiction should be written - there are amazing characters ( who are flawed ), a beautiful setting ( Prince Edwards Island ), and good examples of what Christians are really like ( not perfect, but seeking God - Not preachy at all ).

Although this book is centered around Lobster fishing - the fishing was woven into the story of the relationships. Those relationships should be treasured and forgiveness are both at the center of this story.

This is the first in the series and I am really excited about going back to Prince Edwards Island to read Eli's story and peek into Meg and Olivers lives again.

Beyond the Tides by Liz Johnson is book 1 in the Prince Edward Island Shores Series. Set in one of my favorite places on earth, I could not wait to read this book. The story itself was really interesting, with Meg's struggle to take over the family business while competing with Oliver for the job. I found their story really interesting. The only thing I would have liked would be more of the island featured in the book. Otherwise, it was a great read. I received a digtal copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

There’s lots to love in Beyond the Tides, the first book in Liz Johnson’s Prince Edward Island Shores series. The historic seaport setting of Victoria on Prince Edward Island in Canada is quaint and pretty. I loved reading the Anne of Green Gables series when I was younger, and I’m drawn to stories that share the Prince Edward Island setting. I also enjoyed learning more about the everyday workings of a family owned lobster fishing fleet business. We meet a cast of interesting characters who live in the small and tight knit seaside community.

At times I found Meg’s stubbornness a little frustrating, especially her grudge against Oliver from a decade ago when they were at high school. That said, I know in real life that many people are like Meg and struggle to forgive and let go of long held grudges. Oliver was patient with Meg, and prepared to apologise, take responsibility, and right the wrongs from the past. The importance of forgiveness was a strong spiritual theme in the story.

The ‘I hate you’ romance trope isn’t my favourite, but I did empathise with Meg and her concerns for her mother’s health, and I understood why Oliver was keen to buy the family business from Meg’s father.

I recommend Beyond the Tides to contemporary romance readers who like the enemies-to-more romance trope with childhood friends reuniting in a small town seaside setting.

itle: Beyond the Tides
Author: Liz Johnson

Ch: 24

Pg: 368

Series: Prince Edward Shores series book 1

Genre: Christian Contemporary romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell



Beyond the tides the first book in the Prince Edward Shore Series by Liz Johnson started a little show for me. But after a few chapters it picked up and ended up enjoying. Meg Whitaker and Oliver Ross have a past so it's not insta love which is something I don't like. And since they technically didn't like each other in high school it's more like hate to love instead of friends to love another trope I don't care for. But I'll read hate to love or enemies to love any day of the week. But what I like most about Beyond the Tides and with most of Liz's books is the faith that is threaded through the story and the lessons that one learns why reading the book. I love that forgiveness is one of the main themes of the book and that it is something both the hero and heroine must learn to give. I look forward to the next book in the series the next Whitaker brother's story.









I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

This was an interesting book. I know little too nothing about lobster tapping or fishing. A beautiful setting and interesting story, makes for a good book. The main characters have been in a conflict for years and are suddenly thrown together to decide who gets the business. Meg Whitaker gets sea sick just stepping into the boat. Now she’s going to trap lobsters! Oliver is patient and they begin to build a friendship amidst the competition. A journey to let go of the past and reconcile the future as Meg’s mom is very ill.

Growing up in the NorthEast made me really excited to read this book. I enjoyed most of it. Meg was a bit too impulsive for me at times but this is a solid read and I would recommend it.

Meg and Oliver want to buy her family's lobster-fishing business for different reasons. Her father decides to make the work together for the season to decide who will get to buy it. They both have their differences but decide to work together to see who will come out on top. Her father hopes that by working together that bygones will be bygones and they will soon to see just who the other one is.

I received a copy of the book to read, the review is mine.

Meg Whitaker adores teaching high school science in her tiny Prince Edward Island village of Victoria by the Sea. But when her mom’s failing health prompts her father to sell his lobster-fishing business, Meg can’t believe it. How could he let the family legacy go so easily? Even worse, how can he sell it to the guy who ruined her high-school science fair project and dashed her hopes of Ivy League scholarships?

As an only child, Meg feels the burden of not letting a legacy pass out of the family—even if she gets seasick just thinking about stepping onto a boat. But in her parents’ time of need, Meg knows she must overcome her doubts and do something about the family legacy. Even if it means giving up the job she loves.

After ten years, Oliver Ross can see hope on the horizon. Ever since his dad walked out and left the family destitute, Oliver has struggled to regain respect in the small village that has no respect for his father. When his boss, Walt Whitaker offers to sell him the fishing license and the business with no interest, Oliver jumps at the chance. Walt has mentored Oliver like a son, and Oliver looks up to him as a father.

But when Meg, the girl whose dreams he dashed, shows up and claims she wants to buy the business, Oliver feels hope fading. Then Walt tells them they’ll need to work together through the next lobster season before he makes his final decision. Oliver knows he’ll have to finally apologize for the science fair fiasco and work hard at least getting along.

Will they last the season without drowning each other?

Why I Loved this Book

Johnson weaves a beautiful enemies-to-lovers tale set in PEI (and who wouldn’t love a book set in the fabled island of Anne of Green Gables?). Meg not only struggles to forgive Oliver, but she must navigate her mother’s mysterious illness and her role as a daughter and caregiver. The actions of Oliver’s father haunt the family ten years after he abandons them. Oliver must come to terms with his value as a child of God, not see himself as the child of a scoundrel. Fans of Emma St. Clair, Denise Hunter, and Lynn Austen will love this book.

“Beyond the Tides” is the latest offering by Liz Johnson, and it is a very good read. Meg Whitaker was a school teacher, but she could have been so much more. Now her father is considering selling the family’s lobster fishing business to the very man she blames for not having reached her life goals, Oliver Ross. When Meg expresses her interest in taking over the business, her father enters into a deal with Meg and Oliver that will force them to work together. This is a wonderful story of forgiveness and so much more.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions are my own.

Welcome back to Prince Edward Island where Meg and Oliver would consider themselves enemies of one another. Actually Meg is the one that pushes the whole enemy situation with Oliver. Due to an incident that happened at the science fair when they were both in high school, which ended up costing Meg some scholarships and awards. She still has not been able to forgive him.

Now her father has thrown a wrench into things. He wants to sell his lobster business to Oliver who has been working faithfully for him some years. Meg who never has had any interest in the business thinks this is a very bad idea. Meg also has some serious motion sickness which was getting mine going as I read this book, so how is she going to run the boats?

Her dad who is dealing with Meg's mother's mysterious illness, makes a deal with Oliver and Meg that they must work together and after that time he will then make his decision. But as Meg and Oliver work together, their relationship changes from enemy, to friend, to lover. But can Oliver believe he is good enough for Meg? And can Meg really trust and forgive Oliver?

This was a fun and swoony romance with some deeper topics like illness and abandonment. I enjoyed coming back to PEI for a visit and this is my new favorite author Johnson story.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

Meg Whitaker had big plans for her life that involved advanced degrees and scientific research. Thanks to an impulsive decision by a classmate, she already had to scale down her dreams. But when her mom falls ill with an unknown disease, she moves back to her hometown to become a teacher at her alma mater. To her surprise, she loves her job.

But now her Mom is getting progressively worse. Her Dad determines that it is time to pass on their generational business of lobstering to someone else. Meg feels like it should be her, but she gets seasick and hates touching the bait. Unwilling to concede, her Dad agrees to let her partner with Oliver, his longtime deck hand and intended heir. The only problem? She might dislike Oliver more than the water.

Will Meg learn that there is more to her legacy than lobstering? Will she come to rely on others? Can her faith grow even through tragedy?

I LOVED this first book in the Prince Edward Island Shores book by @lizjohnsonbooks Her research was impeccable as I really felt like I took on the job of lobstering. This a romance, but it also emphasizes the importance of family. The main characters learn to trust God through challenging circumstances. I highly recommend this book! A big thank you to @revellbooks for allowing me to read a copy through @netgalley All opinions are my own.