Gosh, itโs hard to choose just five books. I love reading
romantic suspense, but Iโm voracious when it comes to romantic thrillers. Give me an edge-of-
your-seat plot, pulse-pounding action with a love story thrown into the mix any day. Thereโs
nothing wrong with a straight romance either, but the right romantic thriller is like a cheese
plate paired with a glass of big, bold red wineโirresistible. I will devour it.
Out of Control by Suzanne
Brockmann
The Troubleshooters series is addictive. Brockmann always
manages to give the reader an entertaining roller-coaster ride while tugging on heartstrings.
When Savannah van Hopf decides to pay the ransom for her kidnapped uncle, she turns to Navy SEAL Ken
โWildcardโ Karmody, a man sheโs had a crush on for years. Heโs nicknamed Wildcard for his
ability to come up with unconventional solutions and his reputation for saying the unexpected.
The two set off for Jakarta, but the simple ransom exchange goes horribly wrong. Ken and
Savannah race through the jungle of a hostile country, struggle to evade terrorists as well as
friendly fire from other American operatives sent by Savannahโs grandmother. In the process,
they learn to trust each other and to see beyond their preconceived notions of who the other
person is. There are multiple threads with lots of characters in this story, but Brockmann
weaveโs them all together with brilliance into an exciting and exhilarating romantic adventure.
Lost and
Found by Lexi Blake
The Masters and Mercenaries series is one of my favorites.
Iโve read each book and Iโm a HUGE fan of Lexi Blakeโs work. She knows how to hook a reader,
reel you in, and keep you turning the pages. You can jump right into this one. It can be read as
a stand-alone, but I think itโs more enjoyable to read these in order. Owen Shaw is a
complicated character, who has made mistakes and paid a steep price for it. Rebecca Walsh is
a brilliant doctor specializing in the field of neurology, but did she help wipe the memories of
the lost boys or is she the key to recovering the lives theyโve forgotten? Both Owen and Becca
must face their pasts in order to have a future together. The chemistry is scorching hot and
the intrigue is tense with lots of twists. This has everything you could want: thrilling suspense,
great chemistry, a fulfilling romance, and plenty of action.
Burning Bright by Nick
Petrie
This is not technically a romantic thriller. Sometimes I need a
high-octane fueled read that has gritty action and juicy suspense with a sprinkling of
romance. This is the second book in the Peter Ash series. Peter is a battle-scarred, Jack
Reacher type of war veteran, who drifts from place to place and helps people out. In the
redwoods of northern California, he comes across June Cassidy. Sheโs a smart, brave,
investigative journalist on the run after escaping men who kidnapped her. Together they must
unravel a gripping plot involving a shadowy organization in order to stay alive. This complex
story has the best intrigue, action, and adventure, with a side order of a slow-burning
romance.
Taking Fire by Cindy
Gerard
In each One-Eyed Jacks story, Gerard gives readers a well-
crafted plot, a romance you can root for, relatable characters, and believable action. Itโs hard
to choose one, but I listed Taking Fire because the interpersonal dynamics are so beautifully
messy. Talia Levine is a no-nonsense Mossad agent with a job to doโgetting information from
Bobby Taggart. Yes, they slip between the sheets in the first chapter. Yes, they both develop
feelings. And yes, she still betrays him, does her job like a consummate professional, and gets
the hell out of there. Five years and one secret baby later, they come face to face at a U.S.
Embassy in Oman. Is there a heated discussion where fingers are pointed? Nope. Is there
flirting with ulterior motives for payback? Nope. Gerard gets the action started in a totally
unexpected way that I loved! The story takes off like a rocket and doesnโt slow down. The two
are forced to work together and face their issues, but there isnโt a neat cop-out ending.
Instead, the reader is left with a satisfying promise of a HEA to come one day for the
characters.
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
Eve Dallas is a tough-as-nails detective in a futuristic New
York City. In the second installment of the series, she learns to follow her instincts and her
heart, even if it makes her uncomfortably vulnerable. While her boyfriend, yet again, has ties
to the murder victim. I fell hard for the dangerous and seductive Roarke in the first book,
Naked in Death, but in this one, heโs amazing. Their magnetic attraction is off the charts, but
in this story, their connection is given real substance. What I absolutely adore about the In
Death series is that it follows the same couple for forty books. Thatโs right, 40! I love watching
the evolution of their relationship, the give and take between Roarke and Eve, as they find a
way to shed their defenses and balance it all. They are both wounded characters who are
passionate about their jobs and each other. Robb never fails to give the reader teeth-grinding
tension and love scenes hot enough to melt the pages. Reading this series is an obsession.
Final Hour
The stakes have never been higher in this race-against-time romantic thriller from
debut author, Juno Rushdan
Maddox Kinkade is an expert at managing the impossible. Tasked with neutralizing a lethal
bioweapon, she's got the situation under control...until she collides with the former love of her
life, back from the dead.
Recruiting Cole could help save millions, but he wants nothing to with Maddox or the
attraction that still burns between them. As the threat of pandemic looms, the former lovers
find themselves working side-by-side to stop a world-classย assassin with a secret big enough
to torch both of their worlds. This assignment could cost them their lives, but taking a second
chance on love is the greatest risk.
Romance Suspense [Sourcebooks
Casablanca, On Sale: April 30, 2019, Mass Market Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781492686088
/ eISBN: 9781492661559]
Juno Rushdan draws from real-life inspiration as a former U.S. Air Force Intelligence
Officer to craft sizzling romantic thrillers. However, you wonโt find any classified leaks here.
Her stories are pure fiction about kick-ass heroes and strong heroines fighting for their lives
as well as their happily-ever-after.
Although Juno is a native New Yorker, wanderlust has taken her across the globe. Fortunately,
she is blessed with a husband who shares her passion for travel, movies, and fantastic food.
Sheโs visited more than twenty different countries and has lived in England and Germany. Her
favorite destination for relaxation is the Amalfi Coast, Italy for its stunning seascape, cliffside
lemon groves, terraced vineyards, amazing pasta, and to-die-for vino.
When sheโs not writing, Juno loves spending time with her family. Exercise is not her favorite
thing to do, but she squeezes some in since chocolate and red wine arenโt calorie-free.
She currently resides in Virginia with her supportive hubby, two dynamic children, and spoiled
rescue dogs.
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