Romantic Suspense

Romantic suspense involves an intrigue or mystery for the protagonists to solve. Typically, however, the heroine is the victim of a crime or attempted crime, and works with a hero, who tends to be in a field where he would serve as a protector, such as a police officer, FBI agent, bodyguard, or Navy SEAL. By the end of the novel, the mystery is resolved and the interaction between the hero and heroine has evolved into a solid relationship. These novels primarily take place in contemporary times, but authors such as Amanda Quick have broadened the genre to also include historical and futuristic timeframes.

Like all romances, romantic suspense novels must place the development of a relationship between the protagonists at the heart of the story. The relationship “must impact each decision they make and increase the tension of the suspense as it propel the story. In turn, the events of suspense must also directly affect the relationship and move the story forward.” Romantic suspense novels tend to have more “clean” language, without the “emotional, intimate” descriptions often used in more traditional romances. Because the mystery is a crucial aspect of the plot, these novels are more plot-driven instead of character-driven.

07 Apr

Recent Release Review: Queenside Castle by Pepper Bordeaux

Novella

5 STARS!! Evi Devine should be celebrating winning her case, instead she’s running for her life.

21 Aug

Recent Release Review: What We May Be by Layla Reyne

GLBTQ Romance

5 STARS!!! What We May Be is a gripping standalone romantic mystery, featuring a literary whodunit and three former flames finding their way back to friendship, love, and happily ever after together.

02 Jun

Recent Release Audiobook Review: Up Close and Personal by Jay Hogan, Performed by Gary Furlong

Audio

5 STARS!! Detective Mark Knight has a serious problem – one that comes in the form of Auckland Med’s brand-new forensic pathologist. Six feet of delicious blond-haired, scary smart, stern, and disapproving hotness – Dr. Edward R. Newton.

30 Apr

Cover Reveal and Giveaway: Real Trouble by Elle Keaton

Giveaway

Coming May 20th!! Two men on opposite sides of the law: will they be able to set aside their differences and trust love?

30 Mar

New Release Review: Undercover by Eliot Grayson

GLBTQ Romance

5 STARS!! Gabe wants Alec between the sheets…too bad Alec’s undercover already…Can they ignore their explosive chemistry long enough to foil a smuggling ring? Or will their budding relationship sink faster than a yacht full of contraband?

01 Dec

Blog Tour, Review, Excerpt and Giveaway: Black Moon by Elle Keaton

Giveaway

5 Stars! A body is discovered floating in the harbor and this time it’s the missing ex-Piedras Marine officer Duane Copper. Who, aside from Niall, wanted Duane dead? He’s been on the run for months, why would he turn up dead now?

19 Nov

Release Blitz and Giveaway: Black Moon by Elle Keaton

Giveaway

A body is discovered floating in the harbor and this time it’s the missing ex-Piedras Marine officer Duane Copper. Who, aside from Niall, wanted Duane dead? He’s been on the run for months, why would he turn up dead now?

17 Oct

Blog Tour, Excerpt and Giveaway: Matchstick MEN by Adria August

Giveaway

A police procedural with a liberal dose of M/M hotness.

07 Sep

Release Blitz and Giveaway: Remember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman

GLBTQ Romance

Dark and twisted secrets mar Shane Coulter’s skin, and darken his fragile heart. Yet he keeps his nightmarish truth hidden from all those he holds dear with a smart mouth and abrasive attitude.

5.0

09 Jul

Release Blitz, Review, Excerpt and Giveaway: North Point by Thom Collins

Giveaway

Will an idyllic summer holiday lead Arnie to the love of his life, or the end of it?

5.0

07 Jul

New Release Review: Buried Secrets by A.D. Ellis

GLBTQ Romance

Buried Secrets is a standalone male/male romance with suspenseful elements. This story has bits and pieces of opposites-attract, hurt/comfort, and redeemed by love tropes.

5.0