September Book Discussion! Submerged by Dani Pettrey!

This is the first book discussion I've ever hosted, so bear with me as I try to figure things out. :)

The book selected was Submerged by Dani Pettrey!

Submerged by Dani Pettrey

Alaskan Courage Series: Book 1

Find on: Amazon, Goodreads, Christianbook

About the book:

A sabotaged plane. Two dead deep-water divers. One single clue.

Bailey Craig vowed never to set foot in Yancey, Alaska, again. She has a past, and a reputation--and Yancey's a town that doesn't forget. She's returned only to bury a loved one killed in the plane crash, but then dark evidence emerges and Bailey's own expertise becomes invaluable for the case. 

Cole McKenna can face dangerous rescue dives. He can face the fear a murderer may be threatening his town. But facing the reality of Bailey's reappearance is a tougher challenge. She broke his heart... but doesn't seem to be the same girl who left Yancey ten years ago. And he's not the same guy she left behind. 

Racing against the clock and a rising body count, Bailey and Cole must move beyond the hurts of their pasts to work together until the truth of what is hidden in the depths finally surfaces.

Just a warning, if you haven't read the book yet, there will be spoilers below.

Discussion Questions:

1. First off, did you like the book?

2. Who was your favorite character?

3. What is one scene that you really loved?

4. What did you think about Bailey and all that she had to deal with in her life?

5. Were you shocked by anything that happened in the story?

My thoughts:

1. First off, did you like the book?

I loved the book! I was surprised that this was a debut novel because it was so great!

2. Who was your favorite character?

I really don't know how to answer this question....I loved Landon and Cole and Bailey and Kayden and Piper! It is so hard to choose just one favorite... but I think if I had to, I'd choose Landon. He was just so great! :)

3. What is one scene that you really loved?

I loved the scene in chapter 48, when Cole tells Bailey she is a new creation in Christ and how God sees her as His beloved child. That was a really special moment. I also loved when, in chapter 44, Landon starts having feelings for Piper - it was really sweet.

4. What did you think about Bailey and all that she had to deal with in her life?

Well, I don't think I was really expecting it. Even though the back of the book says she had a reputation, I didn't think about what that meant (silly, I know). It was sad all that she had gone through and I'm just really happy about the way things turned out.

5. Were you shocked by anything that happened in the story?

I was surprised by a lot in this story, but one thing that kind of shocked me was Piper getting shot - that was really sad/scary.

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Okay, those are just some basic questions - feel free to answer any/all of the questions and even ask your own. :) I'm hoping we'll be able to converse back-and-forth through the comments. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by and I'm hoping you all enjoy this book discussion. :)