Review: Strong plot, likeable yet flawed characters, steamy sex scenes and lots of excitement
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 18, 2013
There's nothing quite like a romantic suspense novel that keeps you glued to the page wondering how the hero and heroine will get out of the situations they find themselves in. DANGEROUS PARADISE will thrill you, chill you and make you swoon with smart dialogue, yummy sexy time, a great plot and an adventure that will have you flipping the pages as quickly as you can.Kelly Cochran is trying desperately to make up for the embezzlement scheme her deceased father was accused of, but after she's attacked in her own home, she knows she needs to get out of town and clear her head. Kelly winds up on a cruise in the South Pacific with her mentor and trusted friend, Robert Hillyard. Though Robert is 16 years her senior, she admires the man and agrees to marry him. While on the ship, she meets the incorrigible British actor Alex Drake, whose impromptu kiss has Kelly beyond aroused and questioning her feelings toward Robert.Alex was sure that Kelly was just another groupie trying to get his attention, but he soon realizes she's the fiancée of the man who is producing his next film, also starring Alex's ex-wife Vanessa. As Alex and Kelly battle their attraction to one another, another attempt on Kelly's life leaves the two of them stranded alone on a deserted island.Alex infuriates Kelly, but the two of them will have to battle the elements to try and find their way back home. The pair will have to learn to trust and rely on one another as they face danger after danger as they work their way toward civilization. Will their island passion burn out once the dangerous adrenaline rush has passed?DANGEROUS PARADISE was a really great book full of adventure, suspense and love that had me flipping pages as fast as I could read them! The character development was excellent for both the main and secondary figures. You can tell right off the bat that Kelly and Alex have the kind of explosive chemistry that will get one or both of them in deep trouble. Alex in particular had that charming cockiness that I really found endearing for awhile, though his repeated attempts to keep Kelly at arm's length soon wore me out and I felt like what he gave her was just never enough. He seemed to have a split personality almost, waffling between wanting Kelly in his life and wanting the playboy lifestyle he's never truly had. Toward the end, I will admit that I had a tough time reconciling this conceited and cynical man with the romantic man desperately in love with Kelly.Kelly on the other hand was an all around great character. She's portrayed as a real woman with real fears and emotions yet intelligent and incredibly strong given everything she's put through in this book. Her agreement to marry Robert made me feel so bad for her, especially knowing she didn't share that all-consuming love with him.Robert was such a skeevy and controlling guy and I didn't get why Kelly could even consider marrying him! Alex's soon to be ex-wife Vanessa is such a nasty character. She's evil and manipulative and I kept hoping that Alex would get one up on her so she'd get out of his life.Now the suspense, that's where Ms Andrews really kicks butt! Kelly and Alex went through so many trials and horrible scenarios that could have crossed the line into too much, but instead had me enthralled. Cocky Alex impressed me with his no-nonsense yet caring attitude toward Kelly, and Kelly in turn truly grew and matured during their adventure. I don't want to ruin the fun for other readers, so I won't get into all of the situations the couple finds themselves in, but rest assured, it's both fun and spine-tingling!The best part about DANGEROUS PARADISE is that I really wasn't 100% certain "who dun it" until the end of the book! Every time I thought I figured it out, someone else took the lead spot. This twisty and turny adventure book is truly one I absolutely recommend for fans of a romantic suspense novel with a strong plot, likeable yet flawed characters, some steamy sex scenes and lots of excitement.Reviewed by Deltafor TheRomanceReviews.com