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.

5.0

12 Aug

New Release Review: Reckless Attraction Vol. 3 by JJ Knight

Contemporary Romance

The final book in the heart-pounding trilogy about an MMA fighter and the woman who seeks to deestroy the sport he loves.

5.0

11 Aug

Audio Review: If the Seas Catch Fire by L.A. Witt, performed by Michael Ferraiuolo

Audio

Two men on opposing sides find a way to come together.

5.0

31 Jul

Release Blitz & Review: At Midnight by Blair Babylon

Contemporary Romance

When is a rescue not a rescue? When it’s a kidnapping. The story gets darker, AT MIDNIGHT.

25 Jun

Review: Radical Hearts by A. E. Ryecart

GLBTQ Romance

For Lee and Dominic, preserving the past might just tear down their future.

5.0

24 Jun

Review: Threat of Danger by Dana Marton

Contemporary Romance

Falling in love can be a deadly proposition in this pulse-quickening Mission Recovery novel from the New York Times bestselling author.

12 Jun

Release Blitz & Giveaway: In a Faraway Land by Blair Babylon

Giveaway

When an actual prince—who has a Secret Service, an army, and real spies—is hunting you down, you run, and you hide IN A FARAWAY LAND.

12 Jun

Series Recap Blitz: Boystown Series by Marshall Thornton

Giveaway

Book 11 available for pre-order now!

4.0

05 Jan

Review: Silent Threat by Dana Marton

Excerpts

“Oh God. The Murray curse strikes again.” She said the bitter words. “I’m just too stupid to learn.” Her lips wobbled. “Please leave.” Her eyes glinted with tears, devastation in her expression, in the way she held herself, as if on the verge of collapsing. Jesus. He’d made her cry. Cole’s gut twisted. “Annie, please.” He came to his knees, then to his feet. He couldn’t lose her.

5.0

13 Nov

Review Tour & Giveaway: Alpha Chef by Sue Brown

Giveaway

“Stay down!” Riordan snapped. “Someone’s firing at us.”
Greg’s muscles locked in place. “Where?”
“I don’t know. We’re sheltered by the table and the wall, but until I can get a fix on the shooter I don’t know whether it’ll stay that way.”

5.0

07 Nov

Review: Alpha Barman by Sue Brown

GLBTQ Romance

Jake watched the tic jump under Mitch’s left eye, a sure sign he was angry. “You know the risks. Why are you being so damn stupid?”
“He stole everything from me,” Jake said. “He’s not having my bar, too.”
The tic jumped uncontrollably for a few seconds. “He didn’t steal me… us. You were the one who threw that away.”