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
15 May

Reviews: Broslin Creek Series by Dana Barton

Romance

A woman on the run from a hitman, a psychic, a killer’s next intended victim, a troubled single mom, a murder suspect, a lady cop falling for the murder suspect, and a Christmas miracle… what do they all have in common? Broslin Creek.

3.0
07 Apr

Review: Catching Summer by L. P. Dover

Romance

Falling for someone can be dangerous, especially when someone wants to take them away from you. But what happens when fighting for the one you love could cost them their life?

4.0
06 Apr

Release Blitz / Review: Shock Advised by Lani Lynn Vale

Promo Blitz

One split second decision has Tai coming face to face with Mia Darling. The woman changes his life, making him reevaluate everything he thought he had figured out, and showing him the tenderness he never knew he needed.

4.0
23 Mar

Blog Tour / Review: Into His Command by Angel Payne

Erotic Romance

A hero worshipped… A prince scarred… A fate sealed… A love realized?
Though married to the man of her dreams, Brooke has never felt more alone in her life. Is the flame of their love strong enough to shatter Samsyn’s darkness? Can the beauty of her soul reach to the beast in his? Or will she have to prove her love by confronting the assassin who’s been sent to finish off her family for good?

5.0
22 Mar

Review: Deja Voodoo by Elle James

Category Romance

Tired of her mother’s matchmaking, Alex wishes she could find a man with all the loyalty and unconditional love of her dog. With the help of a voodoo charm, her careless wish comes true and her dog, Sport, is changed into a man, who unfortunately still behaves like a dog. How typical. And just when her mother hits the jackpot of male matchmaking candidates. Now she’s saddled with a man who’s a dog when she’d rather throw her saddle on her mother’s next-door neighbor!

4.0
22 Mar

Review: Navy SEAL Captive by Elle James

Category Romance

Being abducted by a beautiful woman in Cancun wasn’t part of Sawyer Houston’s R & R mission. Jenna Broyles claims she’s rescuing the vacationing navy SEAL from unknown assailants. Only it’s her life on the line when the jilted bride becomes a target.

4.0
19 Mar

Release Blitz / Review: Bound By Steel by Connie Lafortune

Promo Blitz

A car accident… A rescue…
We will live in hell, until we take our last breaths, together. Lyra was the one who insisted on playing the game.
But I have a gut feeling, I will be the one to lose…

5.0
18 Mar

Blog Tour / Review / Giveaway: Ice by Kathy Coopmans & Hilary Storm

Author Spotlights

What happens when his mission is to get the girl? What if she’s not ready to be captured? Their chemistry is explosive and the heat is intense, but can Maverick come back with his head held high or will she be the first mission he fails?

4.0
08 Mar

Release Blitz / Review: Fatal Games by Lee Anne Jones

Contemporary Romance

With the body count rising and Laura and Mike’s attraction sizzling out of control, Laura does what any good journalist would do. She digs in even deeper. But she soon discovers that some secrets should stay buried and trusting the wrong person could have consequences much more deadly than just losing her heart.

4.0
05 Mar

Blog Tour /Review / Giveaway: Deadly Betrayal by Lee Anne Jones

Contemporary Romance

When the stalker’s actions escalate, Dino and Jan fight their sizzling attraction as they come to the shocking realization that the stalker may be closer to Jan the either of them ever imagined. And it might be too late to show each other their love again with a maniac intent on murder.

4.3
27 Feb

Review: Saved by a SEAL by Lindsay McKenna, Chris Keniston & Susan Stoker

Anthology

Three New York Times / USA TODAY Bestselling authors have joined forces to give back to the military veterans who have given so much to their country. Lindsay McKenna, Chris Keniston and Susan Stoker bring you SAVED BY A SEAL, a first in series box set. Join these authors and their SEAL heroes from the very beginning of their bestselling romance series.

5.0
23 Feb

Review: Deep Cover by Leslie Jones

Military Romance

The next action-packed romantic thriller from the author of Night Hush and Bait…
On a secret assignment for MI-5, British SAS soldier Trevor Carswell is deep undercover with The Philosophy of Bedlam, a home-grown anarchist group responsible for several museum bombings. He didn’t expect to run into his ex-lover, Shelby Gibson or take her hostage…

3.8
15 Feb

Mini Reviews For The Month of February… Part One

Contemporary Romance

Five enticing stories… Voodoo For Two by Elle James, Manaconda by Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliot, Dirty Ride by Chantal Fernando, Sweet Spot For Victoria By Hayley Faiman, Love Me Tenor By Annabeth Albert

4.0
09 Feb

Review: Montana SEAL and Bride Protector by Elle James

Contemporary Romance

Montana SEAL ~ Former SEAL and shining Hollywood starlet struggle against their burgeoning desire while trying to stay alive in the crosshairs of a murderous stalker.
Bride Protector ~ When making it to the altar proves life-threatening its time to call in a former SEAL as protection. But, who will she be meeting at the altar?

5.0
04 Feb

Review: Voodoo on the Bayou by Elle James

Romance

Don’t piss off the Voodoo Queen…
Craig Thibodeaux’s tangled with the wrong person. Cursed by Bayou Miste’s notorious Voodoo Queen, he’s destined to be a frog by day and a man by night. If he doesn’t find someone to love him by the next full moon, he’ll remain amphibious for the rest of his days.