Darkwater Secrets

“Darkwater Secrets” by Robin Caroll is a captivating read! This is the story of Adelaide Fountaine. Adelaide is the general manager of the Darkwater Inn. There is a pharmaceutical rep convention going on at the inn. These reps are bringing jokes and serious mishaps for Adelaide and the rest of the staff. Adelaide is a character that you like from the very beginning. I had a hard time putting this book down. I couldn’t wait to see who committed the crime. I can’t wait to read the next one in the series.

I highly recommend this book to everyone especially if you like lighthearted, clean, suspenseful books. Robin Caroll is a great author. I have never been disappointed with her books.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

DARKWATER. SECRETS by Robin Carroll.
Adelaide was manager at Darkwater, security camera showed two men had pulled the alarm, which was a false alarm. They were attending the pharmacitical convention. A snake was found in mailbox by Dimitri. His creations from the kitchen were a wonder,but a thorn to his father.. Who wanted him to head the hotel,that had been in the family for years The third prank was deadly, his name on card may say Kevin. She knew him under another, and all that he took from her. Had he done this again using the conventions he goes to. Dimitri father wants it solved before he comes or they will be out of jobs. The security is state of the art, will that help. Robin has given us a great plot, the hotel personal seem like we know them, and now for us to figure out the clues. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion. Gilead Publishing

I received a free copy of Darkwater Secrets (Darkwater Inn) by Robin Caroll from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is the story of Adelaide Fountaine who manages the Darkwater Inn in New Orleans and her friends. The pharmaceutical representatives staying at the inn for a convention are misbehaving and giving Adelaide lots of trouble. At first, there is a prank that requires not only the fire department be called but also the police. Next, the group tries to weasel out of one of its contractual commitments. The worst problem, though, is the dead body.

This was a good story. It has dark themes and explores the evil giving rise to those themes. However, it also has lighter themes of forgiveness and renewal.

I have loved Ms. Caroll’s books and always enjoy reading anything written by her. This book is the first book in the Darkwater Inn series. This story focuses on Adelaide, the manager of the Darkwater Inn. Other characters include her friend and coworker, Dimitri and Beau. Beau is a homicide detective that is investigating a murder at the hotel. He is also a longtime family friend. There are many twists and turns to this story. The book was engaging and very interesting. Throughout the book, I did not want to put the book down. One Christian aspect of the book examined why God allows bad things to happen and where God is during those times. The book was encouraging and the reader could see how God can use any situation for good. I highly recommend you read this book! You will not be disappointed.
***I was given a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. This is my honest opinion. Even though I received this copy free, I have purchased her books before.



Darkwater Secrets
by Robin Caroll
Gilead Publishing
Christian , Mystery & Thrillers

Pub Date 17 Jul 2018


I am reviewing a copy of DarkWater secrets through Gilead Publishing and Netgalley:


In DarkWater secrets we are taken to the Darkwater Inn an Inn that stands tall in the French quarter the hub of New Orleans. Bourbon street where the Inn stands is so busy that the General Manager Adelaide Fountaine has her hands full with the hotels guest, the Inn is filled to capacity. When Adelaide discovers one of her guests have been murdered with a kitchen knife she and the others are in shock.



Detective Beau Savoie, is called to the case. He and Adelaide had been friends from childhood. When Beau digs deeper into this mans past he is shocked to discover his connection to Adelaide. Beau is hurt that his friend kept the truth from him , he had been secretly in love with her. To complicate things even more, Adelaide turns to her coworker Dimintri for comfort. Beau is not able to press Adelaide to hard though because he is holding onto his own secrets.



Can Adelaide and Beau afford to hide the truth with a killer on the loose.


I give DarkWater Secrets five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

Darkwater Secrets draws you in from the beginning and keeps you up late into the night. Full of mystery and suspense set in the French quarter of New Orleans. Strong characters with twists and turns will keep you engrossed in this intriguing novel.

This book has it all, mystery, suspense, action and a little romance. If you are looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this is it!! This is the first book I've read by Robin Caroll but it won't be the last. Very well written. Thank you Gilead Publishing for the ARC copy of this book through NetGalley. I really enjoyed reading it. This is my honest opinion of the book Darkwater Secrets.

This was a very gripping read and I stayed up late to finish it. I'm definitely looking forward to more books in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Darkwater Secrets is an awesome inspirational romantic suspense. Robin Caroll has written another spellbinding book that captured me at page one and kept me revited till the conclusion. The book has a great cast of characters and I can hardly wait to revisit in the next book of the series. Suspense fans will not want to miss this book. I received an arc from Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

Robin Caroll has long been one of my favorite Christian suspense authors, and this first novel in the Darkwater Inn series demonstrates that her writing simply gets better that I could have imagined. Her love of and knowledge about New Orleans is evident throughout, as I have seen in her earlier mysteries. Descriptions bring to life the Darkwater Inn, a majestic, luxury hotel that has been in the Pampalon family for generations. Characters come to life through their realistic dialog, actions, and emotions. The mystery is intricately woven with surprises throughout.
Adelaide “Addy” Fountaine loves her job as the general manager of the Darkwater. She loves everything about the inn and her work is exemplary. Dimitri Pampalon is the son of current owner, Claude Pampalon. Claude has groomed Dimitri for his proper place as CEO of the hotel, but Dimitri is happy in the kitchen as a chef. Bringing recognition to the Inn through the recipes he creates and perfects as a chef is his dream, even though Claude would never allow it. Addy and Dimitri had become fast friends, and Dimitri finds it increasingly difficult to keep his feelings for her a secret.
Thankfully, Claude is out of town when the body of a murdered guest is found in his second floor suite. Addy would have time to get the room ready for guests again. The murdered man seems to be a stranger to most of the staff. When Addy sees a picture of the man, she realizes this is the man who, using a different name, had shattered her world years ago. Those who knew her well noticed a slight reaction to the photos, including Dimitri and Detective Beau Savoi. Beau and Addy have been close friends since childhood, and her father mentored him after his father had been murdered. How well she can keep her secret hidden remains to be seen…as well as some of the secrets the old Inn has of its own. Most folks have some kind of secret. Including Claude.
Each of the main characters are very well-rounded. I appreciate Addy, especially the crisis of faith she has had for several years. Despite how different of a career that Tracey has, I like, her, also. Addy is blessed to have her father, who loves her so much, as well as her almost life-long friends Tracey and Beau. Dimitri seems like a good guy, but I did not like his father at all.
Plot twists and turns bring surprises at the least opportune times. A man murdered at the Darkwater. Not just murdered, but with the inner security door hasp in place, no way to the tiny balcony, absolutely no visible entrance to the guest’s room. Over time, I had a good idea who the bad guy was, even if I didn’t know the how; I also thought I knew the why before it was revealed. While I was right, I was sad to be didn’t want to be as I had liked the person. The necessary secrets were revealed and all loose ends tied up. There are situations I will look forward to seeing more of in the next novel in the series as each person grows and changes as a result of the secrets revealed. I highly recommend this extremely well-written suspense novel to those who like their intriguing mysteries coupled with faith that doesn’t preach or apologize.
From a grateful heart: I received an e-arc of this novel from the publisher and NetGalley, and was not obligated to post a review.

The novel, DARKWATER SECRETS, boats a colorful cast and setting. The story is set in New Orleans with threads of faith and voodoo interwoven among the threads of mystery and developing relationships. Just as the name suggests, this book is filled with secrets. More than just a who-dun-it type secrets. An engaging read, although, at times, I questioned the main character's response to certain things due to her past experiences. That said, it was a very enjoyable read and I really liked the characters. The ending dragged a bit. Once the case was closed, I was surprised to see more than 40% left yet to read. As others have noted, I kept expecting a twist to pop up such as clues that hinted that the killer was only covering up for the true killer or something like that. The rest of the story did a satisfactory job in wrapping up loose ends and preparing us for the next installment in DARKWATER LIES where we hope to see what is next for the characters we've grown to like and root for. Or see dead? I'd recommend this story to anyone who loves a good mystery filled with colorful characters and a dash of romance.

*I received a copy from Netgalley to read and review

This is the first murder mystery that I've read by this author and I found it to be quite intriguing. It seems to be the start of a great new series. I'm looking forward to reading more about the Darkwater Hotel and it's staff. Mystery is definitely in the air. Highly recommend!

An engaging page turner. New Orleans is unique and adds character to the story. Having been to New Orleans does add my interest to the location. The characters are varied and intriguing. Voodoo is typical of the city and the author tries to counteract some of it with Christianity. Not a fan of either in books, but it won't keep from eagerly reading the next one in this series.