If the characters are chasing a bad guy, if they are facing life or death stakes, if danger is stalking them…then I am absolutely addicted. Long before I started writing romantic suspenses, I was an avid reader of the genre. (And, of course, I still am a crazy avid reader!)
What draws me to romantic suspense? I love the balance of danger and romance. One minute, your heart is racing because you’re worried about the hero or heroine, and then, a few pages later, you’re feeling an emotional high because you can see the characters falling for each other. And, sure, considering that I am more than a bit of a crime addict (too many podcasts are in my life), it only stands to reason that I’d be drawn to books with a suspenseful edge. However, I need a happy ending in my stories, and romances can always guarantee me that I will end a story with a smile on my face.
There are several romantic suspenses that are currently on my radar as summer reads. First up, Kaylea Cross has written a heroine who is a former assassin (talk about dangerous), and I am so looking forward to her story in FATAL FALLOUT. Kaylea writes fast-paced, intense stories, and they always hook me from the first page.
Next on my romantic suspense summer reading list? HUNTED ON THE BAY by Amber Leigh Williams. Amber’s book is a Harlequin Romantic Suspense, and it’s set along the shores of Mobile Bay. Since I grew up kicking around these shores, the setting of the book automatically caught my attention. A perfect setting for a summer read—and a plot that is mired in mystery.
And my third must-read summer book of joy? ETHAN’S OBSESSION by Anna Blakely. I’ll just be honest with you—I adore reading about military heroes. These guys always add an extra element of joy to romantic suspenses. They are tough, fierce, alpha, and willing to do anything in order to protect the people they love. Anna writes some fabulous military heroes, and I think diving into ETHAN’S OBESSION will be a treat.
I am sure that there will be plenty of other romantic suspense reads in my summer future—and I hope there are a ton in yours, too! May your summer be full of thrills, chills, and happy endings.
Wilde Ways: Gone Rogue #2
He’s never run from a fight, and he’s not about to start now.
Holden Blackwell, former MMA fighter and current all-around problem solver for the rich and famous, never expects for his ex to appear in his office, asking for his help. Sure, Claudia Fairmont haunts his dreams—and his waking hours—but she hates him, with good reason. Once upon a time, she swore that he’d be the last man she ever needed.
Unfortunately, he’s the only one who can help her now.
The fighter with the tats and muscles for days broke her heart. Crushed it in his powerful fist. She’d vowed never to go back to him, but, now she has no choice. Danger is stalking her. And if there is one thing that Holden can handle? It’s danger. After all, he was the one person who always made her feel safe. She could very much use some safety in the madness of her life. But safety comes with a heavy price.
Temptation. Secrets. And a second chance?
To unmask the threat, Holden has to slip into Claudia’s life and stay intimately close. Luckily, he has the perfect plan already in mind. They’ll pretend to be reunited lovers. He’ll act as if he wants her desperately. That he can’t live without her any longer…A situation that is not far from reality. Because while he’s more than ready to eliminate any and every threat to her, Holden also has plans of his own. An agenda that is long, long overdue.
Step one: Get close to Claudia.
Step two: Prove that he can be the man she needs.
Step three: Eliminate every threat.
Step four: Heal the heart he broke.
This is the biggest and most important battle of his life. It doesn’t matter how many rounds he has to fight, he will go to the mat again and again for Claudia. There is no one who matters more to him, and he will prove himself to her. So ring the bell and let the match begin…
Danger. Romance. Steam. Fun. Another Wilde adventure is waiting for you as this hero goes rogue in order to reclaim the love that he lost. Fight dirty? Get bloody? Bring it. Holden is more than ready to show just how bad he can be for the good girl he lost. No cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed.
Romance Suspense | Romance Erotica Sensual [Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc., On Sale: April 27, 2023, e-Book, ISBN: 9781960633125 / ]
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Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader best-seller. Cynthia is also a two-time finalist for the RITA® award (she was a finalist both in the romantic suspense category and in the paranormal romance category). Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over thirty novels and novellas.
Cynthia is a "hybrid" author. She has published extensively with New York (her New York publishers include Kensington, Grand Central, and Harlequin), and she has also enjoyed success in her indie writing career.
Cynthia lives along the Alabama Gulf Coast. She loves romance novels, horror movies, and chocolate. Her favorite hobbies including hiking in the mountains (searching for waterfalls) and spelunking.
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