NAUGHTY STRANGER is the first book in Stacey Kennedy's A
Dangerous Love series. A year ago, Peyton Kerr's
husband Adam was killed in a car accident. His sudden death
has Peyton turning from everything she previously knew and
getting a new career, new town, and hopefully a brighter
outlook on life. I love stories with small towns, and Stoney
Creek, Maine is delightful. Almost immediately, Peyton makes
new friends and locks eyes with the undeniably sexy
Detective Boone Knight. Things take a turn toward the deadly
when a woman is found murdered in Peyton's new shop. What
follows is a wonderful mix of romance and suspense to
enthrall readers.
Peyton and Boone are both no stranger when it comes to a
tragedy involving their love lives, but their tragedy comes
in very different ways. Peyton lost the man she loved in a
fatal accident, while Boone lost his wife in a more complex
set of circumstances when she betrayed and publicly
humiliated him. I like how, even though he was burned badly
by someone he trusted in the past, Boone isn't bitter or
tries to take any emotional baggage out on Peyton. Both
characters are cautious when it comes to giving any deeper
feelings they may harbor about each other free reign, but
they eagerly give in to their physical attraction. I think
that Boone is a little quicker to realize that Peyton means
more to him than just a fling, but I love the chemistry
between these two and the way they perfectly complement each
other. For much of the story, violence and danger are always
on the periphery, but Stacey Kennedy does a superb job of
including fun and flirty scenes to relieve the tension. As
the killer comes closer to Peyton, Boone displays some sexy
protectiveness. It takes Peyton a little longer to see just
how much Boone means to her, but the way their relationship
evolves is spectacular. The identity of the bad guy
terrorizing the small Maine town remains a mystery until the
very end, and Stacey Kennedy throws out clues and explosive
tidbits along the way.
NAUGHTY STRANGER is an entertaining thriller hidden in a
sizzling small-town romance. In addition to the romance and
suspense, this book is full of tight friendships and
characters with a long history together. These relationships
and supporting characters add depth to this story. I can't
wait to see how things play out between Rhett and Kinsley
and Remy and Asher. I look forward to Stacey Kennedy's next
book.
After a sudden tragedy blew her world apart, Peyton Kerr
fled her big city career and started over in Stoney
Creek, Maine. So far, she's loving small-town life--no
one knows about her past, and her easy flirtation with
Boone Knight gives her a reason to smile. But then
someone is murdered in Peyton's store, and her quiet,
anonymous existence is instantly destroyed. To make
matters worse, Boone--a police detective--is assigned to
the case, and Peyton knows she can't keep him at arm's
length any longer. She's resisted the simmering heat
between them--but now this gorgeous man is promising to
keep her safe--and satisfied...
Boone Knight doesn't want the complications of a
relationship. But when he volunteers to protect his
town's newest--and sexiest--resident, he finally admits
he'd like to explore their sizzling attraction. And after
one incredible night, everything changes for Boone.
Peyton is sweeter--and braver--than anyone he's ever met,
and with her in his arms, everything makes sense. He just
needs to convince her to trust him enough to reveal her
secrets, or risk losing her to a merciless killer who
seems to grow bolder with each passing day.
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