Beyond a Doubt (Rock Harbor Series) Paperback – April 8, 2013

I like the mystery and intrigue of this book. And the continued story of the series as well. I also liked how their personal faith played a big role in their lives. If you like mysteries, then this would be fun to read!

"Rock Harbor" is a series; a continuation from book to book. Some series resolve at the end of each installment but others leave lots of loose ends. There is a relationship "cliff hanger" at the end of Book 2, so to know who is chosen, it will mean reading at least Book 3 unless it is dragged out even longer.It's also hard to imagine that little, remote Rock Harbor, MI, is going to have so many life threatening crises for Bree, the amateur detective, to help solve. And that also means her life will be in danger at least 4 more times. Yikes.The series is exciting and the bad guys are usually a surprise. Some of the characters are beginning to grow on me, so the lure of book 3 is stronger.The Kindle version is a HOT MESS, but that's not the author's fault.

I am a big fan of the author, Colleen Coble and this book does not disappoint. I purchased this book "Used" and it is in EXCELLENT condition and came within 4 days! Thanks so much!

This book is the second book of the Rock Harbor Series. There was a lot of action in this book. Bree's lighthouse home had been set on fire after a previous lighthouse keeper was found in a false wall. Someone wanted to destroy whatever evidence was left. If that wasn't enough, there was a smuggling ring in town taking advantage of it's closeness to Lake Superior. Canada was really close, and some kids were smuggling beer and cigarettes from Canada to the US. And possibly an older smuggling ring was also involved. Great characters are faced with lots of challenges. I can't wait to get started on book 3!

I really enjoyed the first book in the series and couldn't put it down and then I couldn't wait to read the rest of the series! This book picks up after the rescue of Davy. That plot alone was enough to take in! Now, there is a dead body found and the story is on! I think I honestly finished this book in a day or two. I couldn't put it down. I'm not going to give away the story line because then you would miss out on the great suspense! This series was the first I read by Colleen Coble and she now has become a quick favorite of mine!

This book had lots of mystery, adventure and thrills, with a bit of romance and religion. The reader is presented any number of entanglements and family adventures. This small town of Rock Harbor is mainly inhabited with Swedish immigrants who are very close and highly faithful in God's forgiveness. There are many strong women in this community. This book was very easy to read and full of unsolved murders as well as shipwrecks on Lake Superior.

"Beyond a Doubt" is a well-written Christian mystery novel that takes place in the small town of Rock Harbor in Michigan's gorgeous Upper Peninsula. To classify it as a Romantic-Suspense novel was very misleading, in my opinion, since there is only a touch of romance and little suspense. No mention was made of the Christian aspect of the novel in the book description, even though it is integral to the story and characters. While this made the novel more appealing to me, it may not to others, and either way it should be known before purchasing.Next, the book description said this was about a dog search-and-rescue team, so I was expecting a little more than I got from "Beyond a Doubt." That could be my fault: nowhere did it say that the story would go in-depth about search-and-rescue, but I guess that's what I expected, and definitely not what I got. It's true that Bree, the main character, and her dog Samson, do search-and-rescue missions a few times in the book, and that she runs a training center to train other dogs and their owners. However, these scenes are simply described, and if you are hoping to learn anything about how it works, you will be disappointed. So, if that is what drew you to the book (like it did me), I must tell you there is no emphasis on it, and I think you will be disappointed.Although I was expecting a romantic-suspense novel, I was easily drawn into the small town life and characters in "Beyond a Doubt." There is an existing relationship between the main character, Bree, and a park ranger, Kade. They exchange a couple of chaste kisses, much like a couple who has been together a long time (I don't know how long they've been together), hugged a few times, shared a few meaningful looks, and that's the extent of the romance between Bree and Kade. I'm not spoiling anything here, because there's nothing to spoil . . . you'll see if you read the book what I mean. There is a wedding and a teenage relationship, but again . . . no romance. In fact, every relationship in the book with any potential for romance, was somehow reduced to something else. As long as you didn't have your heart set on a romance, though, it's okay, because the characters and the story will keep you interested.There are several mysteries layered on throughout the book, and these, combined with the characters, are the heart and strength of the book. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'm not going to even hint at any of the mysteries. Rock Harbor is your typical small town, so the characters are close to each other in one way or another, and Coble gives each of them their own worries and problems, which either adds to character development, the mysteries, or both. She kept a great pace, keeping your interest by switching between characters and scenes with excellent timing. While I wouldn't call it suspenseful, it was captivating.Coble wraps up the mysteries nicely, but I was disappointed to be left hanging in regards to the characters. Unless their issue directly related to the mystery, it went unresolved. There are several situations I wanted some sort of resolution to by the end of the book, but the characters and I didn't get it. I'm kind of peeved. I assume there is a sequel, but I'm not happy that I have to buy another book to find out what happens even a little bit.On a completely technical note, my Kindle version had some annoying formatting problems. Every couple of pages, part of the page would be reduced to very small type, indented both right and left, much like when you quote a long passage. I'm curious if others had the same problem...

I just finished "Beyond a Doubt", the second in Colleen Coble's Rock Harbor Series. I have been looking for a Christian novelist to replace the secular novelists I have been reading. I travel every week and choose to read instead of turning on the TV in the hotel. Someone recommended Colleen and I am thrilled with her work. I inhaled "Without a Trace", read "Beyond a Doubt" in less than 3 nights, and have already started on "Into the Deep". I already have the Aloha Series books, ready to read next. If you're looking for an exciting, "clean", romantic, mystery that will keep you turning pages as fast as you can, Colleen Coble's novels are it. So, I recommend all her work, not just this one. If you like series writing, like I do, start with "Without a Trace" before reading "Beyond a Doubt". Then you'll be ready for "Into the Deep". Happy Reading!