Jake Quinn has always been haunted by the one case that he was unable to solve. When he reconnects with Emma Sloane, the victim's former fiancee, sparks fly galore. However, someone else has plans for Emma, and they don't include Jake getting close to Emma.

I liked the suspense, though I felt it could have been more, given the length of the book. However, I did enjoy the book. I felt it was a pretty good read that I could solidly recommend to romantic suspense fans.

I voluntarily read & reviewed an ARC of this book, which I received via NetGalley & Entangled Publishing.

Love romantic suspense stories and this one was great!
Emma Sloane is still trying to get her life back together after the death of her fiance 3 years prior. He was killed in a hit and run and the person responsible was never found. Emma is attacked outside her home and who shows up while she's at the station to report then Homicide Detective Jake Quinn. The very person who worked the unsolved case of her fiance. Jake felt an attraction to Emma while working on that case and it's all still there. Working on the new case - women similar to Emma being murdered - puts him right back into Emma's life.
While more women are killed and the culprit makes contact with Emma, Jake will do everything in his power to protect her. Their growing attraction to each other only makes him want to find the murderer even more.
I was constantly trying to figure out 'who' throughout the book. It had me hooked from the beginning. I loved how both Emma and Jake learned that it was ok to love again, to go for what you want despite the obstacles.
I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

This is an exceptionally well-written story. I enjoyed reading it and couldn't put it down once I started. The story intrigued me right from the start and it has very likable characters. The kind of characters we love to root for. I think that anyone who enjoys romance/mystery will love this book.

I have never read a story by this author before but I am so glad I did. Excellent story, grabs the reader at the start and keeps them engaged throughout the story.

Fantastic!

A well paced, engaging romantic suspense. Twists and turns, heat and sweet. This story has it all and the perfect HEA to bring it together.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

3 1/2 stars

Dawn Altieri’s Dangerous Desires jumps almost immediately into action and then doesn’t let the tension slip from there on out, whether it’s thriller tension or sexual.

While I love romantic suspense novels, I frequently find that the authors can’t balance the elements. I didn’t find that here. Although I guessed who the killer was early on (due to a diet of procedural dramas and reading mysteries), my interest never waned.

Detective Jake Quinn has never been able to get Emma, the fiance of a hit-and-run, out of his mind, even after three years. Now there’s a killer who murders women who resemble Emma, and it’s clear that he is after Emma.

Jake wants to protect Emma but is wrestling with his strong attraction to her while Emma isn’t wrestling with it at all. She wants Jake regardless of the outcome.

"The muscles in his throat worked a hard swallow. “I can’t, Emma. I told you I wouldn’t take advantage of you like that.”

“I promise, you won’t be taking advantage.”"

Dangerous Desires is a fast-paced, nail-biting read that keeps the reader’s attention. The only reason why I’m not giving this one a higher rating is because of an ambiguity (oversight?) in the first quarter of the novel that had me convinced that the suspect wasn’t who I was certain it was. Hopefully that’s vague enough not to be a spoiler.

Jake and Emma are well-written with enough background to give their reactions substance. The secondary characters probably could have been fleshed out a bit more as their reactions were sometimes over the top or unemotional depending on the character and situation.

Regardless, a great debut novel!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one. I love me some romantic suspense books. I will definitely read more from this author.
Thanks Netgalley for the Arc

Jake wants to protect Emma!

Emma Sloane wanted to move on with her life after the death of her fiancé in a hit and run accident that was never solved after three years. Emma’s plan to move on was stopped when she was attacked in front of her apartment building and was the first attack on women that looked like Emma. Detective Jake Quinn had always kept the hit and run in his mind but when Emma reappeared in his life in a new possible serial murder case, he wanted to protect her at all cost.

Dangerous Desires is a romantic suspense with equal romance between Emma and Jake and some gritty suspense finding out who is the murderer.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Nice read with a good blend of romance and suspense. I liked that Jake was the one who was enamored with Emma first and not the other way around. If you’re looking for a good romantic suspense story, this is a read for you and one I’d recommend.

There’s just something about a hot cop that makes me have to read a story. And when you add in some suspense and romance then I’m definitely in my happy place.

Jake is just a sweetheart and has always had a soft spot for Emma. I love the way that he was so protective and sweet with her. I just wish he would have broke the rules and got a little bit sexier early on in the story.

The suspense was not over the top for this type of book. There wasn’t a whole lot of drama even though she is being stalked. It almost seemed like there could’ve been a little bit more suspense added to this story.

I love the way the two interacted but Emma seemed a little bit slow to understand that Jake truly was all in with her. I wanted a little bit more heat in the story to really cement their connection earlier on.

The author did a great job with the story overall. Dangerous Desires is easy to read with a beautifully written unique story theme.

I think we could have used a little bit more on the suspense end. I downgraded a little bit on my reading because I knew who did it. I think if another twist or two was added it would’ve made it a little bit more difficult for me to have figured it out.

Excellent story with real characters you connect to and feel for. Sweet romance with that sexy hottie made this a pleasure to read.

Emma was attacked just outside her apartment. To her surprise, one of the detectives assigned to her case is Jake, who she met three years ago when her fiancé was the victim of a hit and run. The police never solved the case so Emma does not have much trust in Jake. Jake was also taken by surprise as he had never forgotten the previous case which he had not solved and he felt awful. But sparks start to fly between Emma and Jake and I just loved watching the chemistry between them get stronger. Emma is fiercely independent and finds it hard to accept the help Jake keeps offering.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this novel by Dawn Altieri. It was a great mix of suspense and romance.
The writing was great. Their chemistry was great and their banter fun.

Emma Sloane lost her fiance three years in a hit and run accident. She' moving on with her life when she finds herself attacked in what she thinks is a random incident. Until other women who look just like her start turning up dead.

Jake Quinn is haunted by the one case he couldn't solve. When he is assigned to a high profile murder case the last person he excepted to see was Emma, the former fiance of his unsolved case.

They find themselves attracted to each other despite the circumstances that have brought them together. As the killer escalates his attacks Jake puts his job on the line as he does everything in his power to keep her close and safe.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.

I loved this little story! I wasn’t that much a fan of the cover though. But I enjoyed reading this book.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this book in exchange for my honest review.

Title: Dangerous Desires
Series: n/a
Stand alone: yes
Author: Dawn Altieri
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Blurb: Three years after Emma Sloane's wealthy fiance's mysterious death, she's finally ready to move on and pursue her own dreams. But her plans are derailed when she's attacked outside her New York City apartment in what she thinks is a random violent incident. Then other women who look just like her start turning up dead...

Homicide Detective Jake Quinn is haunted by the one case he couldn't solve. When he's put in charge of a new high-profile murder case, he interviews a victim who escaped a similar attack—and to his shock it's Emma, the former fiancée of his unsolved murder victim.

Neither expects the sparks of attraction between them. But the killer escalates, clearly targeting Emma, and Jake's job is on the line. Can he solve this case before it's too late for both of them?

Favorite Quote(s)/Excerpt(s): "I'm telling you," Jake said as they rode the elevator to Emma's apartment, "if I'd known there'd be women grabbing my ass like that, I would have tried yoga years ago."

"Stare all you want.  Then I won't feel bad when you catch me doing the same."


Thoughts: Dangerous Desires was a new and engaging book. I really enjoyed the characters and the story itself. Romantic suspense books can be a bit hit or miss for me, but this one held my attention more than usual. I like when the author manages to keep me on pins and needles and even better if they manage to totally surprise me on 'who did it'. It faltered a little in that area which is why I didn't give it 5 stars....I was easily able to guess the villain of the piece. Makes for an entertaining read though!


Rating: B

Talk about a hot cop! Detective Jake Quinn is everything you want in a hero – a dedicated homicide detective, albeit one with a reputation of being able to control his emotions. One emotion he has never been able to get ever is his immediate attraction to Emma – the fiancée of hit and run accident that he was not able to solve 3 years ago.
A slew of murders bring Emma and Jake back together. Attacked the same night as a murder, the victim bearing an uncanny resemblance with a macabre message linking the murder to Emma brings all of Jake’s protective instincts to the fore as he struggles to remain impartial and professional when Emma is the target.
This was a fantastic romantic suspense. Loved both the characters. Emma has a sweet innocence about her & is the perfect foil for the tough, rather world weary Jake who somehow is putty around her. I loved how protective Jake is of Emma & how he quickly realizes how important she is to him. There’s a bit of steam and quite a bit of suspense.
Highly recommended. I'm definitely looking forward to whatever this author writes next.

Three years ago Emma Sloane's life was turned upside down when she lost her fiance, and it has taken every bit of those three years for her to move passed it. She is just now started to feel comfortable in her own skin again, and has even considered to start dating again. But there is someone in her life who doesn't want her to move on, they want to settle a score, and they have their sights set on her.

Good thing she has a strong, determined, caring and oh so handsome detective watching out for her... and perfectly equipped to keep her safe!

Within the pages of Dangerous Desires readers will find a suspenseful, steamy, and highly mesmerizing story line certain to keep them on the edge of their seat from start to finish. This first time read had me sitting up and taking notice within minutes, the words grabbed a hold of me and I couldn't let them go. There was a perfect balance or romance and suspense, and the writing style made it really easy for me to just fall right in and get lost in the pages. I adored the characters too, they had amazing chemistry, and you could tell the author put a lot of time and care into their development, making sure their backgrounds were accurate and believable. If you like steamy romance with a touch of thrilling suspense, then this is the perfect read for you!! Highly recommend!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.

Emma Sloane is still trying to get her life back after the death of her fiancé three years ago. Justin was killed by a hit and run driver with no arrest made in his death. Emma is attacked outside her home and luckily her neighbor scares the attacker away. When women who look like Emma are murdered, the police believe that she was the original target. Homicide Detective Jake Quinn assisted with the investigation in to Justin’s death and is now in charge of Emma’s case. He has been attracted to Emma since they met and knows that he can’t compromise the investigation and his career by giving in to his feelings for her. The murderer seems to be someone close to Emma, but if so, why would he want her dead? I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

This book was very good! It was suspenseful , it was well written, very action packed, low heat but still good. I definitely recommend reading this book! It was very entertaining! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

I've honestly never read a Dawn Altieri book before and wow have I been missing out! A great story with mystery and romance,. My favorite kind of book. I'll definitely be checking out this author for future titles!!

This was an okay book, very long, felt the story dragged on a bit, struggled to connect with the characters at the start. Something was missing for me, didn’t grab my attention