Daring romantic thrillers!

  Adair, Cherry (2007). White heat. New York: Ballantyne Books.  Annotation:  When Renaissance art restorer Emily Greene's mentor Daniel Aries dies in mysterious circumstances, Emily turns to Daniel's son Max for help in solving Daniel's death. Despite his womanising past, Max becomes hopelessly enchanted by gorgeous Emily.  However they must keep their calm as the Black Rose terrorists pursue them. Hope is not lost however, as Emily's art restoration might help them discover who the killers might be. Emily and Max must race against time to stop these terrorists before more art restorers are brutally killed.  Booklist, Publishers Weekly and Library Journal highly recommend this novel. It's definitely worth watching out for. White Heat has an average of four star ratings out of eighty two reviews on GoodReads.  Warnings: violence, character deaths Links for more information:  Good Reads Amazon

  Alers, Rochelle (1997). Vows. New York: Pinnacle Books. Series title: Hideaway saga. Book 3.  Annotation:  Accoutant Vanessa Blanchard is boarding a plane for a holiday flight to Mexico, and ends up seated next to infuriating but handsome Joshua Kirkland. They fall in love and marry impulsively within one week, however Joshua mysteriously vanishes. Joshua has been sent to investigate Vanessa on behalf of the government to see if she is truly innocent of crimes accused. Despite not knowing whether he can trust her, he cannot help falling for her. This sexy romantic thriller is not to be missed! Genres: romantic thrillers, modern fiction, African American romance Further links for more information: Good Reads Fiction DB

  Alexander, Alyssa (2014). In bed with a spy. New York: Berkley Sensation.  Annotation:  Loyal and determined Lilias Fairchild fights with men at the Battle of Waterloo to wreak vengeance in her deceased husband's name. However, tensions rise as she faces a charming British spy who pursues her as she spirals into danger. This action packed, fast paced and intricately plotted novel will enchant old and new readers alike. A stunning regency debut and romantic thriller! Warnings: sexual references, non graphic descriptions of character deaths and violence, war.  This novel has 66 reviews on GoodReads, with an average of four star reviews, along with glowing reviews from Book List, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus.  Links for further information: Author's official website Good Reads

Alexander, Hannah. (2003) Hideway. New York: Steeple Hill. Series:Hideaway series (Hannah Alexander), Book 1 Annotation: After her beloved sister dies, Dr. Cheyenne Allison arrives in the small town of Hideaway, Missouri to begin a new life. Her elderly friend suddenly goes missing and a cruel vandal starts tormenting the townspeople. Cheyenne is caught in the middle of a conflict between the town mayor and her rancher neighbour Dane Gideon. She finds herself falling in love with Dane. But can she trust him to protect her and others from this new danger? This book will appeal to: anyone who loves tender, suspenseful romance with complex and authentic characters and medical realism. With an average of positive four star reviews (out of fifty one reviews) on GoodReads, and enthusiastic reviews from Publishers weekly and Library Journal, Hideaway is not to be missed. Trigger warnings for: non graphic descriptions of violence, character deaths. Links for further information: Good Reads A...

Dane, Jordan (2009). Evil without a face.  USA: Harper Collins. Book 1 of the Sweet Justice series.  Annotation:  Jessica Beckett, a skilled bounty hunter, must work together with former football athlete Payton Archer to save his teenage sister from a vicious criminal. Soon, they become tangled in a conspiracy. Tense, climactic and full of action, Evil without a face will transport the reader to a world where nothing is as it seems. Readers will enjoy the thoughtful plot and atmospheric suspense.  Warnings: violence, terrorism, amnesia, hostage taking Links for further information: Good Reads Author's official website

Dodd, Christina. (2014). Virtue Falls. Book one of the Virtue Falls series.  Annotation:  Smart and beautiful geologist Elizabeth Banner returns to her home village Virtue Falls after an earthquake hits the town. When her deceased mother's body is found, Elizabeth wonders if her father really did murder Elizabeth's mother, or if her father is innocent. Meanwhile a serial killer is brutally murdering innocent women. Elizabeth must wrestle with her romantic feelings for her ex boyfriend, while solving this mystery and finding out the identity of a serial killer. Likeable and relateable characters add an extra dimension to this complex, well plotted romantic thriller.  Christina Dodd is a Golden Heart and RITA award winning author.  Warnings: graphic violence, character deaths Links for further information: Author's official website  Contains an excerpt from the audio book and a text excerpt from the first chapter.  Good Reads