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Shark Bait

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Olivia grew up knowing she was loved by her parents and grandmother, the one thing that she just doesn't understand, why did they hide things from her? Essential things, things that are going to change her life. Everyone in her hometown of Virginia Beach knows things, have seen things that are not real to some and yet no one told her of any of it? Why? The secret is about to unfold, and lots of lives are in its wake...

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 16, 2019

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T.M. Payne

29 books88 followers
T.M. Payne is a mom to grown children, and she has six beautiful grandchildren whom she adores.
She was born in Alexandria, Virginia and has never lived too far from the area.

She has always enjoyed reading from an early age and began her journey into book blogging four years ago, and has never looked back. Reading is her relaxation, and she loves helping others find a good book. Lending a hand with promotions is just another bonus, and she is always happy to help authors.
She started Book Nook Nuts in 2013 and has never looked back. Now also a small indie author-publisher.

She never aspired to be an author herself but felt strongly enough about certain things in life that she decided to write a short story featuring her love of the paranormal, along with a great issue facing our world. She truly believes every single breathing person should be able to live their life with whom they want, how they want, and not be bullied because of their choices in life.

Hence: Secrets...

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August 8, 2019
Shark Bait.
T.M. Payne.

A very quick read, with plenty of adventure mystery and desire to know about what is going on in your life, especially when you feel like a fish out of water.
Olivia had loved the water ever since she could remembered, although for a strange reason her parents didn’t allow her near the beach to go swimming they were determined to keep her away from the ocean.
A gentle trusting and mysterious storyline that appears to give you the answer to the major question in this book, yet once you get close it always seems just out of reach.
Feeling like she didn’t belong within the general community Olivia did what always felt best, without her parents knowledge Olivia swam whenever she needed to solve a problem. Water helped her to calm down and feel comfortable within herself.
Moving house due to her father’s job, Olivia’s whole life completely changed when her mum and dad disappeared, giving others within her new community the chance to answer questions she had never been able to find answers to, suddenly feeling like a light had been turned on Olivia seemed to have explanations given to her from numerous different sources, suddenly she was being told why she had felt so separated being given the full explanations, acceptance from everyone around her became awesome, including finding out exactly who she is and why she felt like she never fitted.
You’re going to love where this book takes you, with all the highs and lows. Really enjoyed how T.M.Payne brought this world together, giving a young couple the opportunity to understand what real love is.
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2,009 reviews6 followers
June 17, 2019
An Ocean So Deep....

If you love a fast full of passion and desire story, this is the one for you...

Olivia always felt a pull to the water and knew not why, when her parents moved to the lovely town of Virginia Beach, she was ecstatic. She would forever get to look upon the beautiful waters that called to her. When she started school she was very drawn to a boy that loved the ocean as much as she did, but then one day he just upped and disappeared... Owen always invaded her dreams though even now as a 25 year old adult she longed for her childhood friend.

Olivia is about to embark on a journey her parents neglected to tell her about, one that will change her life forever and that of all around her.
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515 reviews3 followers
August 3, 2019
Olivia has always been pulled to the water, so when her family moved to Virginia Beach she couldn’t be happier. Her Grandmother gives her a beautiful shark and mermaid necklace and tells her never to take it off. Then her grandmother dies, and her parents seem to be keeping secrets.
Then she meets a boy named Owen at her new school and it turns out that he too loves the water. Olivia and Owen grow close and spend a lot of time together. Then Owen disappears, taken by the sea.
Olivia misses him and dreams of him often over the years. ... then, when she is twenty five a couple of friends, Mark and Kelly take her on a boat trip... Olivia is in for a surprise.
This is a love story with twists, turns and secrets thrown in. It’s quite a ride and I do recommend this as the perfect summer read.
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506 reviews2 followers
June 17, 2019
This story is about Olivia who has such an affinity with the ocean, always has and was so happy when her parents bought a house by the ocean. Her Grandmother had given her a shark and mermaid necklace and told her never to take it off. Said one day things will be explained to her, unfortunately her grandmother died, and her parents were keeping secrets from her. Olivia had met a young boy Owen and grew very fond of him but lost him, he was taken by the sea. Years have gone by and her friends Mark and Kelly take her on a boat trip. Well Olivia is in for one heck of a surprise - she'll never forget the boat trip. You're going to love the twists in this one and just adore all the characters.
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1,063 reviews
September 10, 2019
“Shark Bait” is a great, short, PNR must read with magic, shifters and romance plus a mystery or two. This has a unique plot, likable characters and some twists that will keep readers engaged and turning pages! I only wish it had been longer. I was able to read this thru my KU trial membership and highly recommend this to all Adult fans of fiction and look forward to reading more from this author :D
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103 reviews2 followers
June 17, 2019
Here is another wonderful book by T.M. Payne. This book is about Olivia and Owen. Olivia and Owen were childhood friends. Owen disappeared one day and no one knew what happened to him. Will Olivia find out? Will their friendship continue or will it end? Grab your copy today to find out. I can't recommend this book enough! Loved it! I hope we will be hearing more about Olivia and Owen.
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306 reviews6 followers
November 30, 2019
Shifter love

This book is excellent and suitable for anyone who has an interest both in the sea and shifters. The book is about Olivia and her journey to become the shifter she was meant to be.
Why were her parents so wary of Olivia being in the sea? Would they explain the family secret?
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42 reviews19 followers
October 4, 2019
A marvelous book

I loved this book. It was definitely a different story in the best possible way. A great new way to read about shifters.
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21 reviews4 followers
October 28, 2019
Shark Bait

I choose this story because of its title. I loved the story line. I didn't like that it ended. I would recommend this to anyone who is willing to read it.
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730 reviews5 followers
November 17, 2023
This book has one of those titles that makes you wonder what the author was smoking. The synopsis doesn’t really help either, although the time writing on copyright page lets you know there is sexual content. Before reading this book I just wanted to read something quick and that would keep the headaches away.

On a positive note this book is under 70 pages. The writing is a bit strange because it’s short. There are details, but poor descriptive details. For example I can’t tell you much about Olivia or Owen. They do have sexual relations shortly after meeting again, but this book seemed horribly rushed.

We start at shes about 13 and then she’s basically 25 and is having sex with her mate. I’m assuming Olivia is a virgin because she’s not interested in other guys and keeps dreaming about Owen, this kid she only knew for days. Despite this she can’t wait to put his dick in her mouth after a little over ten years of not seeing each other. There’s also a situation with her parents missing and a sea witch. It’s all over the place.

The tough decision was rather or not to recommend this book. After weighing the pros and cons I can say I recommend this book for a pallet cleanser between books because it’s short and if you like sea creature shifters. As a whole it’s not a great book, but it’s around average for the genre.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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1 review
February 17, 2024
Star

Short. Good characters. Needs more series
Could've been longer. nice plot. Like what happened to her parents. 3 stars. F
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