Everything a romantic suspense should be.
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I really enjoyed this book.  Murph was the kind of man you want on your side, if being hunted by a killer. And he was sexy too.
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Please tell me this is the first book in a new series? i totally fell in live with the characters! I want more from Colleen Collins. Sleepless in Las Vegas had everything I look for in romantic suspense. The pacing was fast, page turner is a good adjective. There were enough twists and turns to keep me guessing way into the night, and the romance was woven in seamlessly. The characters are so engaging and multifaceted, their voices are audible to me. Ms. Collins managed to keep a balance between romance and suspense, which is always a plus.
*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Breaking Point is the first book Ive read by this author, and, wow, it was a great romantic suspense!  Now I understand why so many of my friends are fans of the I-Team series.

The plot is fully-developed with non-stop action practically throughout the entire book as journalist Natalie Benoit and U.S. Marshal Zach McBride escape captivity from a demented drug lord, Cardenas, who thrives on rape, torture, and murder. The danger doesnt stop there, though, once Zach and Natalie cross the border to the U.S.  Natalies life is still in danger, and even though Zach doesnt think a relationship between them will work, he continues to remain in her life, determined to protect her until Cardenas is caught.

Zach, Natalie, and other characters featured in previous I-Team books work together to figure out why a Mexican drug lord is intent on killing Natalie, a local Denver journalist with no connection to Cardenas and his operations. The story kept my interest as I anxiously waited for all of the antagonists and their motives to be revealed. The tension and suspense build to a
riveting climax where the fear and terror are palpable.

Natalie is one of my favorite heroines. Shes intelligent, courageous, resourceful, and she doesnt take unnecessary chances that will leave her vulnerable to attack. Zach is an ideal, but tortured hero who is confident and competent in doing battle with his enemies, but runs away from the inner demons that continue to plague him.  It will take a lot of patience and love for Natalie to hold onto any hope they can have a future together. Zach has managed to awaken feelings in Natalie that she thought could never be resurrected. In the midst of all of the danger, Zach and Natalie are able to help each other work through the grief that has consumed their lives.  The chemistry between them is explosive, and their romance sizzles with passion.

Even though I hadnt read any of the previous I-Team novels, I was able to follow the plot without feeling lost or confused.  This book can be read as a standalone, and if you enjoy romantic suspense, I highly recommend Breaking Point.
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One of the best romantic suspense novels I've ever read. Period. I'm a gay man who loves to read gay romance, but I also love thrillers and romance, so I'm willing to read outside my little corner of the romantic suspense genre for a good plot, good writing and page-turning suspense. This was an impulse buy based on the plot synopsis. I knew nothing about the author beforehand, and I hadn't read any of the other books in the series. I loved it. Couldn't put it down. I prefer the entries in this genre that put the suspense plot in balance with the romance storyline, so that one doesn't feel lighter and  tacked on to the other. In my opinion, this book was a sterling example of an author putting both halves of the story in perfect sync. I was practically ripping pages during the opening chapters in which the hero and heroine plot their escape. The descriptions of the Mexican landscape as they traveled to the border were gripping and atmospheric. There was a "you are there" quality to Pamela Clare's writing throughout. Also, I think it's important to emphasize that I didn't feel like I needed to have read the other books in the series to sink easily into this one. There was some references to past books, but they were very brief. They didn't feel like the sometimes-pages-long "let's catch up with old characters" scenes that sometimes crop up in shared world novels. Even when they're brief, those scenes always made me wish I'd started the series in order. I'm just OCD like that.
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A great fiery romantic suspense story.  If you like Tara Janzen and Cindy Gerard books as much as I do, then you will love this book. Tortured alpha hero, feisty heroine, and an interesting cast of supporting characters as well as a suspense story of kidnapping and sex trafficking. If amazon had a 6 star level, I'd give that rating. A page-turner you won't be able to put down.
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Get lost in a terrific Romantic Suspense! Lie Catchers is a captivating story with twists and turns set against the exotic backdrop of a small town in  Alaska inhabited mostly by people of Nordic descent. The main character Liv is a flawed everywoman who has a strange obsession that she's hidden all her life and when her talent becomes key in helping to solve a string of murders and crimes, she has to come clean to reveal her weird ability. Something I found particularly interesting in this novel, besides the inner workings of small town life where the women rule the roost while the men fish, was a heroine who is deeply ashamed of what sets her apart from everyone else. Liv was written with finesse and sympathy by Anderson and I found myself rooting for her from page 1, like the heroine in Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
Anderson has crafted a well plotted crime time line that fits together beautifully and keeps the readers engaged throughout as well as a sexy romance that in thwarted at every turn. Both Liv and Parker fight to keep their feelings in check while working on the murder case, sometimes indulging in moments of weakness.
Before writing this review, I indulged in reading Anderson's low star reviews to see what readers didn't like. People who don't like cuss words seem to like to review and I believe swearing might be involved in Lie Catchers. One woman did not like Liv but didn't appear to read the full book and another said there was too much romance and not enough suspense. Don't let the one stars deter you if you like Romantic Suspense and need a page turner to keep you up at night.
I can see why the prestigious AMAZON ENCORE has picked up this novel to 're-publish' under their name. Lie Catchers is written well, the intricate plot works beautifully and the characters jump off the page like they are telling you the story themselves. I loved this book and now am dying to get to Alaska, no pun intended.
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Julie Garwood delivers a brilliant story that chills and thrills, combined with drama and intense suspense from beginning to end. FBI agent Grayson Kincaid meets the beautiful, young attorney as she walks in the middle of a sting operation that has been gathering evidence for months, and turns it into complete chaos. Grayson becomes attracted to her instantly, mesmerized by her beauty. However, his partner is furious with Olivia for messing up the case. Olivia fights back, despite his bullying and is not afraid, because she is the IRS. But, she begins to ask the wrong people questions, and walks into danger. The drama becomes as intense as the suspense. Enjoyable, Brilliant, and Entertaining. Highly Recommended for all romantic fiction lovers!
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Rated 4.5/5 on the blog.

Passion and desire that consumes, fear that threatens and overwhelms, and internal and external conflicts that raise all the bars come together for a story that is sure to captivate and please every romantic suspense fan.

Just when Dom (Dominic) Jefferies thinks he'll never see the long lost love of his life again, life shows him you can never say never. A killer is on the loose, targeting those that had anything to do with locking him up -- or anyone who stands in his way. Dom already had a personal motive for going under cover as a bailiff, but when he finds out he'll be acting as a bailiff in the same courtroom as his old college sweetheart, old emotions and current obligations war for top priority in Dom's conscience and heart.

Mattie never thought she would see Dom again, despite her never forgetting the man who stole her heart and gave her a beautiful baby girl. But ten years later she finds herself shaken to the core that Dom has abruptly stepped back in her life. In spite of her fear of the rekindled feelings towards the sexy detective, she's even more fearful that he'll discover her deepest secret: their daughter.

No matter how hard Dom and Mattie try to keep their past out of the present, the danger keeps getting closer and closer to Mattie until Dom is forced to take matters into his own hands -- and neither can escape the close confines that force them to face the fact that a love as deeply embedded as theirs is hard to fight. With the unidentified perpetrator making deadly, dangerous, and calculating moves towards his target, Mattie and Dom are forced to face the facts: Maybe they gave up a little too easy on their young love. But life's given them an odd chance at making things right, if only they can stay alive long enough to give it shot.

Virna DePaul is quickly proving that when it comes to creating dynamic characters, she holds nothing back. Believable emotions and reactions to life-like events create some fantastic three-dimensional characters. And, when it comes to igniting passion and heart wrenching feelings, I highly doubt any reader can sit down the book and feel unaffected. Internal conflict adds to the engaging external conflicts making the characters fight for more than their lives and of those they love. They must fight past their own fears and the past mistakes. And when it comes to the hero and heroine, emotions and passion run deep.

Anticipation, mystery, and suspense lend to the whodunit plot. Just when I thought I knew who was behind the killings and attacks, bam.. there was more contradictory evidence presented that completely threw me off the assumed breadcrumb trail. DePaul lends her background as a former criminal prosecutor to create a great fictional plot with believable events and circumstances that never overwhelm, but simply propel a believable storyline. While executing a law-and-orderish plot, she leaves the hero and heroine to remain the ever present focus as they grow and change, find themselves, and fight for a future filled with a love and family they both so desperately desire.

This is a story sure to delight romantic suspense fans who love dynamic characters, a life-like plot line driven by criminal law, that includes a heated passion and unforgettable love and the characters desperately try to fight for both their lives and the people they love. Enjoy!
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Oh wow! Where has this series been hiding in my kindle?
This is a great romantic suspense centered around a couple that is genuinely easy to like. The author does an excellent job of weaving the mystery and romance elements together.
Ella and Gabe are easy people to root for and hope they get the happy ending they deserve. The secondary cast is fairly small, but what we get to know them a little bit. I am definitely looking forward to getting to know Gabe's brothers.
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What a terrific book! THE REBEL is everything a romantic suspense should be! THE REBEL is David Hennings, a civil lawyer and the black sheep of his family, who is coming back to Chicago to open his private practice. He is attending a fund raiser where a cold case is being discussed by the homicide detective, Larry McCall, who found a skull and a few hairs 5 years before. Davids mother, Pamela, is fascinated by the homicide case, and it just happens that artist Amanda LeBlanc, a painter and sculptor is on the premises. Before anyone knows what hit them, Pamela has schemed and enlisted David, McCall and Amanda to try to find out who was the victim and get the murderer arrested, if they can convince Amanda to do a sculpture reconstruction of the victim, which for personal reasons Amanda is loath to attempt.

With THE REBEL, everything is in the execution, which as close to perfect as it can get. The story is pretty much standard fare, albeit solid, meticulously crafted with no plot holes, but where Ms. Giordano shines is in her mastery of her craft. The characters are extremely well fleshed-out, the surroundings carefully described, and the story is perfectly paced. Ms. Giordano also includes pertinent details such as to forensic drawing, which contribute to the overall authenticity of the story. I loved how the romance progressed between David and Amanda; they obviously cannot deny the chemistry the immediately sense, but the romance builds upon the friendship they develop while working together, and being both strong-willed people, there are clashes; their relationship is very organic.

THE REBEL displays a perfect balance of romance and intrigue, the story builds slowly, as it should, and when the author springs plot twists, they come as a total shock because the human side of the story is so captivating, they jolt you out of your comfort zone. THE REBEL is a quick read, and I finished it in one sitting because I could not stop reading! I will go back to read the previous books in the series and I hope there will be more because I absolutely loved it, and the Hennings family!

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Rebel was an amazing romantic suspense book with plenty of family drama. Milo and Bree's families have been at odds for as long as they can remember. Young Milo and his brothers were rich, entitled brats who entertained themselves at the expense of others. This story included drama and heartache, a reckoning, and also redemption of past wrongs. I felt like I really got to know the main characters, and I was thoroughly entertained.
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Five stars for this romantic suspense with engaging characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense.

Landon Miller is a government trained assassin working temporarily for Aegis Security as he waits his reinstatement with the DIA. Landon has just finished his last assignment with Aegis Security and is eager to return to the U.S. While working for Aegis, he rescued Olivia Wolfe,
a fellow operative's sister, who had been kidnapped. Landon admired Olivia's courage and tenacity and against his better judgment, he maintained a friendship with Olivia over the past few months. As much as he wishes he could have a relationship with Olivia, he knows in his line of work, it can't happen.

Olivia has resumed her life as a drama teacher, but lately finds herself daydreaming about her rescuer, Landon Miller. With her abduction and everything that's happened in her life, she doesn't want to let an opportunity pass her by. There seems to be a connection between Landon and herself, and she's ready to see if there could be something more. She decides to surprise him in Barcelona, Spain, and this is where the fun begins 

Knowing that a relationship with Olivia is a fantasy that can never come true, Landon is determined to get her out of his mind by having mindless sex with a random stranger. Usually this would lower my opinion of the main character when something like this happens, but in all fairness, Landon really believes that there is no way for him and Olivia to ever hook up. When Olivia shows up at his hotel room, shock is quickly replaced by stunned pleasure, but then he has to explain the presence of his other female guest, Chantal, and all hell breaks loose.

Chantal turns out to be a member of the Red Brotherhood, a terrorist group in Europe, and as she witnesses Landon and Olivia's exchange, she realizes she has just found the chink in Landon Miller's armor.

Landon and Olivia are abducted, with Landon being tortured for information that he refuses to give. He's not so concerned about his welfare, but he's worried about Olivia and what the terrorists will do to her. He's determined to protect her and get her home safely.

In this story, you have a hero who believes he can't love, a surprisingly normal heroine who portrays a lot of grit and spunk, as well as compassion. In Lethal Consequences, the author gives us a steamy romance between Landon and Olivia that heats up the pages, as well as page turning suspense. The author does a fantastic job escalating the pressure between Landon and Olivia by not only adding a crucial time element, but also forcing these characters to make tough decisions.
If you like your romance hot, as well as great suspense and a happily ever after for the characters involved, I would highly recommend this book.

A copy of this ebook was generously provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
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Right from the start I could not put this down!  Tempted Into Danger had everything I crave for in a romantic suspense story.  It had pulse-racing action, delicious slow-burning romance, plenty of tension, and a fast-paced storyline filled with thrills and unexpected moments.  The setting in the Panamanian rain forest was exotic and made for such an exciting back drop.

I thought Vanessa and Diego complemented each other very well.  Both characters go through their own journey of personal growth and change.  What each had gone through in their past tugged at my heart.  I loved how they drew strength and learned from each other as they fought to survive.  The story takes place over a few days.  Even in that short time-frame, Cutler was able to pull off a believable romance that is slowly-built and satisfying.  My only gripe is that there was no epilogue.  I hope that we do see some sort of update about them later on.

If you're a fan of romance suspense of the black ops variety, or if you like the kind of romance where the true action hero falls hard for the girl with the brilliant mind, then I highly recommend Tempted Into Danger.  Melissa Cutler is a new-to-me author.  I'll be waiting for more!  Who is the next book about?  Ryan's I hope!!!

*** A complimentary copy was provided for an honest review ***
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The perfect balance of suspense mixed with romance, just the right amount of fast-paced action, a heroine that most women can identify with, a gorgeous, believable hero, beautiful landscapes - and to have it all superbly written in a way that makes the reader feel like she's right there.  What more can a girl want? More, that's what!  I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the next from Alexa Bourne!
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DiAnn Mills is romantic suspense gold. She knows what the genre wants and she delivers. With every single book of hers, I am taken for a ride and given a chance to watch the heroine and hero fall in love. With the concluding book to her FBI Task Force Series, High Treason, she does exactly what she promised.

The writing is clear and concise. I had no problem following Kord and Monica around as they learned to work together to solve the case. Mills does not head hop, so she stays in the perspective of the character who she began the chapter with. I can't imagine all the research she has to do to make this contemporary romantic suspense true. Like understanding the Islam culture and understanding how Monica would face that different culture while trying to protect the Prince.

Monica is a strong heroine who amazes even the men she is sent to protect. In the Islam culture, women aren't allowed to do these things, but Monica does things like unarm a bomb without hesitation or kill a person in point-blank range. Whereas, Monica is a strong heroine; Kord is a normal, predictable FBI Specialist who has already been protecting this Middle-Eastern family. He is the character who transforms spiritually the most in the story. While Monica clings to her faith from the beginning and is still the same at the end of the novel.

The plot didn't wow me. In my humble opinion, it has been overdone. Protecting a Middle-Eastern Prince and finding out who wants them dead is not an original plot. The climactic moments were predictable, and, I believe, which I could be wrong, that Mills has even done them in her past books. Or it could have been done by a number of different suspense authors, but I know I have read these same scenario's somewhere else. I wasn't gripped by the plot, and I wanted more. It was written well and kept my attention. I had a good idea of who wanted the Prince killed before Mills showed me, and I was correct.

High Treason by DiAnn Mills has a fascinating heroine but a lackluster hero and plot, aching for more thrills in the story. Overall, I believe fans of Mills other works will enjoy this novel. I have enjoyed most of her books. This one just didn't hit out the park for me. If you enjoy Terri Blackstock, Irene Hannon, or Lynette Eason, and you haven't tried Mills, you should try her books.

I received a complimentary copy of High Treason by DiAnn Mills from Tyndale Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.
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Meryl Sawyer has a knack for writing great romantic suspense.  She is the kind of author that you just automatically buy her books when you see a new one with her name on it.  With Sawyer, you get your money's worth: suspense, interesting characters, dialogue that flows, and let's face it, there is usually some hot sex in her books.  What more could you ask for?
  Alyssa Rossi is a costume jewelry designer with her own business in Italy.  On the advice of her aunt she allows her business to be acquired by TriTech.  TriTech will take over the running of her business, allow her to expand, and free her up to focus more on her designing.  The only catch is she has to work at their headquarters in New Orleans.  For most this wouldn't be a problem, but for Alyssa it is.  Years earlier she had fled after being accused of kidnapping her cousin's newborn baby.  You see, Alyssa's cousin, Phoebe, had managed to get pregnant by Clay Duvall, the love of Alyssa's life.  Being from the upper crust of society, the two married leaving Alyssa out in the cold.  Foul play was suspected in the baby's disappearance, but nothing was ever proven to confirm or deny Alyssa' innocence.
  Jake Williams is TriTech's CEO.  Jake has come up through life the hard way.  In fact he never knew his father Max until the old man hunted him up and persuaded him to take over the family business.  Jake doesn't give a flip about New Orleans' society.  He barely tolerates it for the sake of his father with whom he is trying to build a relationship.  One of the things he does have to tolerate is the presence of Clay Duvall in his company, it was part of the deal when TriTech acquired the Duvall company.  What doesn't make sense to Jake is why Clay bought a small jewelry making company, a company, which doesn't fit the profile of TriTech.  He begins to investigate the purchase of the company and finds himself fascinated by Alyssa Rossi.  The past begins to unfold while unraveling the present and shaping the future.
  This has been my lucky month for reading great books with gorgeous leading men.  Jake is terrific.  He has had to fight to get where he is and doesn't care what others think of him.  Instead of trying to fit into New Orleans' society, he barely tolerates them and doesn't hesitate to let them know how he feels about them.  Jake's dialogue reflects the man he is.  While he presents himself as a suave businessman, anytime someone gets too close or he isn't sure how to handle a situation, he resorts to using sarcastic remarks that are often funny.
  There is an interesting group of secondary characters, each who play an integral part of the story.  Parts of their stories help weave the complex plot involved in this story.  Meryl Sawyer has written a great book.  Anyone who reads this one won't be bored.  Carve some time out of your busy schedule, find yourself some place comfortable, and get ready to be entertained.
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Another incomparable romantic suspense from a wonderful author. The action is non-stop and the romantic sparks fly. The interactions between the hero and heroine are epic. Neither one wants to give an inch, but they both want to take a mile. The surprises never stop coming and the ending is explosive. I never saw it coming.