Review: Sexy Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2012
Danger Next Door was the first work that I've read from Katie Reus & it did not disappoint! Danger Next Door is the second installment to Reus' Red Stone Security Series, but it can very well be a stand alone read.BRIEF SYNOPSIS:Grant Caldwell is on permanent leave due to a drug bust that went terribly wrong while working with the Miami PD. Scarred both emotionally & physically, he withdraws from everyone including his family and wallows in self-pity. Enters Belle Manikas, his new neighbor. Belle has just moved out on her own from her overbearing, but loving family. One morning, Grant saves Belle from being manhandled in her backyard by Paulos, Belle's family friend's son. From there, the sparks are instantaneous. As these two spend more time together, sparks fly. However, danger lurks close by and attempts are made on Belle's life. Not understanding who would want Belle dead, Grant becomes her protector.MY THOUGHTS:I really enjoyed this read. The characters were fleshed out. I also really liked Belle as a heroine. She was confident, strong, bold, and what she want, she went after & and that was Grant. Grant was also a great hero: protective, loving & sexy. Furthermore, the plot & storyline were well-developed. The pacing was good. I never got bored while reading and I liked the suspense that was provided in the story. This story was packed with just the right amount of heat, action, and twist and turns. I also loved the sizzling tension between Grant & Belle. They didn't jump in between the sheets within minutes of meeting each other which I always appreciate. Author Reus built up the sexual tension throughout the story & once Grant & Belle got together, it was explosive! ;)I also loved this story due to the beauty and the beast theme. Grant is insecure & self-conscious about the physical scars that mark his body & left cheek, but Belle is not repulsed by this. Instead, she accepts him just the way he is. Overall, Danger Next Door was a very entertaining read & definitely a good and sexy romantic suspense to get lost into. Highly recommend!