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.
Ms. Stuart delivers a tightly crafted, fast paced story full of humor and intrigue. Will Collier’s last hit job suddenly comes back to haunt him, and he’s on the run with a gorgeous gypsy named Sabrina and her dog Scamp.
Ember Wells knows the meaning of terror. A reporter by day, her nights are spent hiding from a serial killer known as The Seeker. He’s stalked her for a year. Until she meets Angelo Dimitrov…
Letting go and moving forward is a painful process that love can soothe when Cassie meets Jed. That is if kidnappers and criminals will allow love to grow.
Wynn Collier’s job is to find people who don’t want to be found. When he finally locates Julie, and discovers her dirty little habit, he decides getting info out of her just might be a lot less like a job and more like a lot of fun.
