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
14 Jan

Review: In The Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler

Paranormal Romance

When Eric Becker, along with the rest of the Dallas SWAT team, ends up in the middle of a shootout, he immediately senses werewolves-a lot of them. Turns out, the new bad guys are a pack of wolf shifters… And his mate just happens to be one of them.

5.0
05 Jan

Review: My Warrior Wolves by Krystal Shannan

Erotic Romance

Still grieving and trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, Charlie attempts to rebuild after a tragic loss. But when she’s betrayed by her uncle and finds herself in harm’s way, the courageous she-wolf must enlist the help of the two men she sent away–the same two men who left with what remained of her broken heart… her mates Garrett and Travis.

5.0
03 Jan

Review: Awakening by Brianna West

Paranormal Romance

Recruited by the Promiscus Guardians and partnering with Lucas, the most brooding and devilishly handsome man she’s ever met, Izzy is suddenly knee-deep up crap creek. Discover the secret behind her power and why it’s such a commodity in her Awakening. ~ An awesome debut novel.

5.0
31 Dec

Review: A Tiger’s Bride by Eve Langlais

Novella

When at first you don’t succeed—turn to abduction. It’s all in a day’s work when this Siberian tiger meets the woman he wants. An accidental kidnapping? Check. A forced marriage? Check. A virgin bride? Damn. Add in a plane crash as well as hunters out to capture them and the heat is truly on. Can this Siberian tiger meet the challenge?

5.0
31 Dec

Review: When An Omega Snaps by Eve Langlais

Novella

Leo is the calm guy. The nice guy. The one nobody screws with. So could someone explain that to Meena so she stops driving him insane—with desire. When Meena literally throws herself at Leo and declares he’s her mate, his first reaction is to deny—and run far, far away. This lion/tiger mix doesn’t do drama and chaos. Problem is, once he sets eyes on her, he can’t help but want the vivacious blonde,

5.0
31 Dec

Review: When A Beta Roars by Eve Langlais

Novella

How degrading. Stuck babysitting a woman because his alpha said so. As Pride Beta, he has better things to do with his time, like washing his impressive mane, hunting down thugs for fun, and chasing tail—sometimes his own if his lion is feeling playful. But his babysitting job takes an unexpected turn when the woman he’s assigned guard duty over turns out to be his gun-toting mate. Worse she’s allergic to cats.

5.0
31 Dec

Review: When An Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais

Paranormal Romance

A lion’s pride isn’t defined only by those he commands but also resides with his hair, so when a human dares to butcher Arik’s mane, he gets his revenge—and claims her as his mate… a woman who can make the impossible happen because everyone knows lions can’t purr…until now.

5.0
29 Dec

Review: The Chronicles of Katrina by Karin Tabke

Contemporary Romance

When Dr. Katrina Winslow accepts a dare from boyfriend Evan Scott, she never expects it to unleash a Pandora’s box of lies, deceit, mystery, and danger. She certainly never saw the sexy freight train, police Captain Simon West, coming down the track straight at her until it’s too late.

5.0
05 Dec

Review: Crave by Erzabet Bishop

BDSM Romance

In the darkness of night, desire reigns supreme. The sins of the past live on in the present… Seven years, seven murders… Detective Linnet Adams is the target of a BDSM club serial killer. Psychologist, Dr. Ryder Jamison specializes in BDSM-related crimes. He’s also in love with his Mistress Linnet. Master Gage, the dom she left behind… still very much in love with her… The three against a madman. A truly riveting read.

04 Dec

Review: Exquisite Redemption by Ann Mayburn

BDSM Romance

Exquisite Redemption By Ann Mayburn Contemporary MC Romance / Romantic Suspense with Erotic BDSM elements …

4.0
01 Dec

Review: Mastered by the Mavericks by Angel Payne

BDSM Romance

Flying fear free in the arms of love. What Brynn, Rhett and Rebel find in each other’s arms is definitely freeing and all encompassing.

01 Dec

Review: Ex-Con by M. S. Parker & Shiloh Walker

Contemporary Romance

I was an ex-con. A convicted killer. And I knew that’s all anyone would ever …

5.0
25 Nov

Jean’s Review: Jax by Kym Grosso

Erotic Romance

Today Katrina’s running has come to an end and as much as she would like to keep her mate at arms length, Jax is a power to be reckoned with. Prophecy be damned, life is for living and loving and Katrina is about to figure that out.

5.0
20 Nov

Review: Kade’s Dark Embrace by Kym Grosso

Crime

Kade’s Dark Embrace By Kym Grosso Erotic Paranormal Romantic Suspense Released March 5, 2012 Self-Published …

5.0
19 Nov

Review: Rayne’s Thunder, Part 6 by Jami Brumfield

Paranormal Romance

Alpha’s Call: Rayne has been kidnapped and wolves are dying. The rogue pack looks to be winning, but the fight in Rayne and the Manchester siblings is not extinguished. They knew it would be a challenge maintaining the Colorado Pack Alpha position and they will give it everything they’ve got to keep it.