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Pacifically You
Marine biologist Dr. Lisbeth Drake finally gets her chance to shine in the scientific world when she receives a grant from world-renowned scientist Dr. Chase Logan. With her geeky new partner and the crew of the Pacifically You in tow, they head out on a six-month excursion to study Lizzy’s greatest passion … sharks.
But is it the marine life Chase came to study or is it Lizzy? When she baits him to divert their trip to an isolated island, he quickly obliges. Their mutual attraction pirates rationale and soon they are hooked on each other. But it’s their working relationship that goes off the charted course as submerged secrets surrounding her past float to the surface.
When the sunken treasures of truth are finally blown out of the water, will Chase jump ship or sail into the sunset with Lizzy?
Climb aboard the Pacifically You for a humorous sea tale of storms, secret passion, sharks and fish puns.
But is it the marine life Chase came to study or is it Lizzy? When she baits him to divert their trip to an isolated island, he quickly obliges. Their mutual attraction pirates rationale and soon they are hooked on each other. But it’s their working relationship that goes off the charted course as submerged secrets surrounding her past float to the surface.
When the sunken treasures of truth are finally blown out of the water, will Chase jump ship or sail into the sunset with Lizzy?
Climb aboard the Pacifically You for a humorous sea tale of storms, secret passion, sharks and fish puns.
236 pages, Paperback
First published August 28, 2013
About the author
Christie A.C. Gucker
6 books77 followersChristie A.C. Gucker lives in NJ with her husband, two daughters and a menagerie of pets. Being a mother is one of the greatest joys of her life. She has worked in the advertising industry for over 20 years as a degreed artist, but also works in the fine arts, especially sculpting out of stone or snapping photographs. Christie is also a singer and musician, and can be found singing on a few CDs.
After the death of her father, Christie searched for something to fill her desire to make a mark in this world. Her love of the arts and creativity allowed her to search for a new medium, which she found with a pen instead of a brush. Being an avid reader her whole life, and with her family cheering her on, she decided to take her shot, and began writing.
Christie is fascinated by the supernatural and sharks, and studies both avidly. You’ll be sure to find something spooky lurking somewhere in her stories. Her greatest joy is sitting on a beach with her family while surf fishing, flying kites or building sandcastles with her girls.
After the death of her father, Christie searched for something to fill her desire to make a mark in this world. Her love of the arts and creativity allowed her to search for a new medium, which she found with a pen instead of a brush. Being an avid reader her whole life, and with her family cheering her on, she decided to take her shot, and began writing.
Christie is fascinated by the supernatural and sharks, and studies both avidly. You’ll be sure to find something spooky lurking somewhere in her stories. Her greatest joy is sitting on a beach with her family while surf fishing, flying kites or building sandcastles with her girls.
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September 25, 2013
I would like to preface by saying that I am a huge fan of Christie's writing. With that said, she ABSOLUTELY knocked it out of the park with this one. Fantastic read....I LOVED it!!! It is a beautiful story line filled with romance, angst and humor.
I loved the undeniable chemistry between Chase, the geeky scientist, and Lizzy, the independent, strong-willed marine biologist. They exhibit such passion for their work as well as for each other that you just have to keep reading to learn more about them. Additionally, the loving and supportive relationship the secondary characters (Val, Tad and Jason) have with Lizzy and Chase is pivotal and definitley helps to balance and accentuate the storyline.
I must give props to Christie though. By writing this book she is bringing awareness to shark conservation as well as environmental conversation. Both very important and worthy causes. She interspersed throughout the book lots of facts, information and even a little humor about sharks. In my opinion, this makes the book even that much more fun...and interesting!!!
Hopefully though, this is not the end of the "Pacifically You" story...as indicated on the last page... "The End...but not really". I would certainly LOVE more tales from the deep.
All in all...this book focuses on fate, friendships, love, passion and survival. It was an exciting and fun adventure...I HIGHLY recommend hopping aboard the "Pacifically You"!
I loved the undeniable chemistry between Chase, the geeky scientist, and Lizzy, the independent, strong-willed marine biologist. They exhibit such passion for their work as well as for each other that you just have to keep reading to learn more about them. Additionally, the loving and supportive relationship the secondary characters (Val, Tad and Jason) have with Lizzy and Chase is pivotal and definitley helps to balance and accentuate the storyline.
I must give props to Christie though. By writing this book she is bringing awareness to shark conservation as well as environmental conversation. Both very important and worthy causes. She interspersed throughout the book lots of facts, information and even a little humor about sharks. In my opinion, this makes the book even that much more fun...and interesting!!!
Hopefully though, this is not the end of the "Pacifically You" story...as indicated on the last page... "The End...but not really". I would certainly LOVE more tales from the deep.
All in all...this book focuses on fate, friendships, love, passion and survival. It was an exciting and fun adventure...I HIGHLY recommend hopping aboard the "Pacifically You"!
December 26, 2013
3.5/5.0
An enjoyable read filled with witty dialogue, fishy puns, sexual tension, and romance!
Read full review in the 2013 Dec/Jan Holiday issue of InD’tale Magazine.
An enjoyable read filled with witty dialogue, fishy puns, sexual tension, and romance!
Read full review in the 2013 Dec/Jan Holiday issue of InD’tale Magazine.
September 3, 2013
It not just about the fish. It a funny and romantic love story,and a little sexy added in. a great read. highly recommend reading this book.
September 1, 2013
Never ever judge a book by the cover. If I did, I would have never read this one.
When I say, I'm afraid of sharks, most people understand some how.
When I say, I'm even scared of goldfish, they laugh at me.
After they know this and I add I'm reading a book about sharks, they laugh even harder.
But when I say , it's a Christie A.C.Gucker book, they understand.
Review by a booknerd with fishphobia.
Pacifically You or Mating dance between Dr Weather nerd and Dr Fishy fishy fish pun dippin'.
3 man - a protective wanna-be alpha captain, a sweet wise 1-woman-man and a stalkerish scientist geek - 1 woman with pheromones on a boat for 6 months. Who's the bait for love or fish ?
This is a book that needs slow reading. Take time to read the chapter titles. Very nice and very funny ! There are many (hidden) double meanings, innuendos, flirting, good relationship advice, blue balls & blue 'clams'. Ocean and fish pun galore but never too much. A bit softer on the weather puns, but everything is written very fluend, so be aware of what you really read. Cod and God are easily looked over.
Yes, this book is about sharks, but mostly about romance. The fish are only the sidedish to a very sappy beautiful love story.
It's sexy, not overdone sex - except for sex on the beach ( makes you wonder, why on earth is this a apparently general fantasy ? It even made me wonder if the author herself had a try on that. My 'answer' came on the next page - let's keep it to cocktails when refering to sex on the beach. Better for everyone. The author & I must agree on this one. )
So I survived a shark book. ( I admit I had a panic moment some where )
I gave it a 4 star out of 5 because this is my second book I read by this author. The Purple Heart touched me more, kept me in a bookhangover for a few days.
This book is totally different. It's a nice and a good-read. Pun intended.
When I say, I'm afraid of sharks, most people understand some how.
When I say, I'm even scared of goldfish, they laugh at me.
After they know this and I add I'm reading a book about sharks, they laugh even harder.
But when I say , it's a Christie A.C.Gucker book, they understand.
Review by a booknerd with fishphobia.
Pacifically You or Mating dance between Dr Weather nerd and Dr Fishy fishy fish pun dippin'.
3 man - a protective wanna-be alpha captain, a sweet wise 1-woman-man and a stalkerish scientist geek - 1 woman with pheromones on a boat for 6 months. Who's the bait for love or fish ?
This is a book that needs slow reading. Take time to read the chapter titles. Very nice and very funny ! There are many (hidden) double meanings, innuendos, flirting, good relationship advice, blue balls & blue 'clams'. Ocean and fish pun galore but never too much. A bit softer on the weather puns, but everything is written very fluend, so be aware of what you really read. Cod and God are easily looked over.
Yes, this book is about sharks, but mostly about romance. The fish are only the sidedish to a very sappy beautiful love story.
It's sexy, not overdone sex - except for sex on the beach ( makes you wonder, why on earth is this a apparently general fantasy ? It even made me wonder if the author herself had a try on that. My 'answer' came on the next page - let's keep it to cocktails when refering to sex on the beach. Better for everyone. The author & I must agree on this one. )
So I survived a shark book. ( I admit I had a panic moment some where )
I gave it a 4 star out of 5 because this is my second book I read by this author. The Purple Heart touched me more, kept me in a bookhangover for a few days.
This book is totally different. It's a nice and a good-read. Pun intended.
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December 9, 2017Not a good read. I kept thinking that the characters behaved and acted more like high school students than a professional research team. The woman has a PhD, but her parents talk to her like she's going away to summer camp for the first time. The story and plot points were just too awkward to be believable.
June 12, 2014
3 1/2 Stars
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July 7, 2015
Great read!
I loved the fish related titles. They made me laugh every time. Great research into sharks. Made me appreciate the creatures.
I loved the fish related titles. They made me laugh every time. Great research into sharks. Made me appreciate the creatures.
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