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Danger and Desire

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A wonderful anthology with do many great authors. Each story with amazing characters and a romance they also longed for.

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I love anthologies because you get to read new to you authors and old favorites! This one has suspense and romance and what more could you ask for? I enjoyed every story and would recommend.

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ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was excited to see so many of the authors I enjoy in this book set. Janie Crouch, Cristin Harber, Elle James, Cat Johnson, and Caitlyn O'Leary. And it was nice to read stories from the other authors that I wasn't as familiar with.

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Good sampling of all these authors in one place. Enjoyed reading and revisiting some favorite authors.
Ebook from Netgalley and publishers with thank. Opinions are entirely my own.

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Review of Scout by Janie Crouch
If you have read Survival Instinct, you will be familiar with the heroine of Scout; but no worries if you haven't read it! Nadine suffered at the hand of a crazy ex boyfriend and has become a recluse. Crouch does a good job of portraying the varying symptoms of those who struggle with PTSD.

Wyatt, aka Scout, is part of the Linear Tactical team. He met Nadine when she was at her lowest point, but he has never seen her in a poor light. When he is running from bad guys, he ends up at Nadine's. It is not the reunion he had in mind, and now they are both in danger.

Nadine's trauma happened a couple years prior to this story, so you are seeing someone who has physically healed but is struggling with the mental health aspect of survival. I thought her story was well done. She wants to reclaim parts of her life, but she is struggling with self image doubt, fear, etc. Wyatt was a good hero for her-as a member of the Linear tactical team he is certainly well equipped to help Nadine feel safe. However, he also brings trouble with him! These two were good for each other and I enjoyed their story. There is a wonderful bonus epilogue that readers of the LT series will certainly enjoy!

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A collection of your favorite authors. Romance, suspense, intrigue in 1 book what more can you ask for! Looking for a bit of everything, this is your book!


I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

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THE ROOKIE by Kimberly Kincaid

Tara is the assistant DA and is about to try a guy for multiple crimes. Xander, up until two years ago, was doing bad things but now is a cop. When Tara’s witness is beaten up, they put her in protective custody until time for her to testify. Tara just has to convince Xander that he’s a good guy and to give them a chance. And keep her witness safe .

Great short story with action and sex. Can’t wait for the next book. Both had rough pasts but to move on in their life, they must leave it in the past.

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NIGHT OWL by Rachel Grant 
Jenna works in a roadhouse in a little town in Alaska. She only wants three things.. to stay in Tamarack, get Brad Fraser to notice her, and for Ted Godfrey to disappear. Brad works for Raptor and is leader of the Falcon team. He only wants three things too...to hurry up and get out Tamarack, see if the chemistry between him and Jenna is as hot as he thinks it would be, and get rid of Ted Godfrey. Jenna is closing the bar when Brad asks for a ride home. He takes her to see a family of owls and it turns hot real fast. Brad tells Jenna they can only have tonight because he's leaving as soon as he can. But one taste isn't enough and Brad will have to choose between Jenna and a new job.
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This was a great set of stories. Lots of intrigue and variety. Definitely a good book to read when you have some spare time.

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Ohh, so good. In this book you'll get to enjoy all of these wonderful authors' stories and their great characters. Some authors I have read before but some are new. I enjoyed every page and the differences with each one. So worth it.

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I really enjoyed this anthology and there were plenty of books to read!

I thought that all of the storylines were good, they all had the same theme and were quick reads with some really well developed characters with great personalities and strengths.

Overall the anthology had good detail, action and romance!

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

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ARC received for review

2.85 stars
These are all parts of series. Some were good, some were okay, and some were meh. I've only read the all books in one of the series.

The Rookie - 2.5 stars
It was okay. I liked their chemistry.

Night Owl - 2.5 stars
There were lots of holes, and the bad guy part was left open.

Desire in DC - 3.5 stars
This is a prequel to the book Saved By A SEAL. It is set in the 80's. It was fun seeing the world that I grew up in in a book. I loved the epilogue with a hint of who their daughter will wind up with.

Levi - 3 stars
Levi helps Claire who's on the run. There's lots of chemistry plus intrigue and action. He's got a bunch of great new co-workers who've already had books in guessing.

The Guardian - 3.5 stars (only one where I've read the other books)
I'm still confused about where this book/series fits into the Titan world. This one feels like it's in the middle. Loved the drama, action and chemistry between Roxana and Jason. Didn't really care for any of his co-workers. He needs to ask Jared for a job.

Scout - 3 stars (I've read the first book, but didn't remember it)
Again he has great co-workers with books. Wyatt and Nadine were great. I loved their interaction and all the drama and adventure to get the box to safety. Now I'm really curious Dorian and Ray and what they are hiding from.

Lawson and Jill - 2 stars
The bad guy part could have been better done. It just lacked something in that area. Jill and Lawson were great, but their hooking up was meh.

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This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

What a great collection of books from a wonderful cast of my favorite authors!!

Each story has a bit of drama, lots of danger, and a whole bunch of romance. I stayed up wait to late into the night to finish this and it was well worth it!

I don't know if this is true for all of the stories in this book but the one that I did check was not available by the author separately from this anthology so I was glad to have a chance to read this as the series is great!

Now it is time to catch up on my sleep!

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I tend to like anthologies, why? because you get to read about different topics and find a new author. There are a couple that I was not familiar but do this I found them and now can add them to my list, and get reacquainted with a couple of them. Grab a copy and find yourself someone new. Enjoy!

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I read 4 fabulous stories in this anthology. Cristin Harber, Maryann Jordan, Caitlyn O’Leary, and Cat Johnson wrote excellent romantic suspense stories. They could be read alone, but it helps if you know their series. They all have hot alpha male protectors, strong women, and some danger. Then there is a happily ever after I highly recommend this anthology.

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THE ROOKIE by Kimberly Kincaid 4.5 Stars The story features Xander and Tara. All he wants is to leave his past behind him, be a great cop and help people. Tara was the A.D.A. a few years ago, at a time he was up to no good and tried to prosecute him. Now, he’s a cop and the chemistry is sizzling HOT between them as they work  closely on the same case.  NIGHT OWL by Rachel Grant. 4.5 Stars Jenna wants Brad...BAD!  Brad wants her too but he doesn’t want to hurt her when he leaves town. They've had this attraction for 3 years and  chemistry is OFF-THE-CHARTS!  There’s also some things going on at Raptor that I would definitely love to find out more about.  This is a series I must read! DESIRE IN D.C. by Cat Johnson  4 Stars This is a Hot SEALs origin story featuring Peter and Marty. They were political opposites but it’s true that opposites attract. This is another book that makes me want to read the entire series. LEVI by Maryann Jordan  4.5 Stars This is a Lighthouse Security Investigations novella and it features Levi and Claire.  He rescued a damsel in distress but he got so much more than he was expecting.  Levi finds out exactly how awesome it will be to work for a family type of company like LSI.  Great story line and fantastic characters! THE GUARDIAN by Cristin Harber  4 Stars This is book 4 in The Aces series and it features Jason and Roxana.  She thought he was an accountant and he is but he’s also so much more. That will be a problem for her if she finds out  because she’s vowed to NEVER want a man with a dangerous occupation. SCOUT by Janie Crouch  5 Stars This is a Linear Tactical novella and it features Wyatt/Scout and Nadine. She’s been through a lot!  Wyatt has been covertly keeping an eye on her and at the same time, they call and email each other often.  While on a solo mission, Wyatt needs her help and trouble spirals.  This is another fantastic story in an amazing series! LAWSON AND JILL by Caitlyn O’Leary  4.5 Stars This is a novella and book one in the Night Storm Legacy series and it features Lawson and Jill.  This is a beautiful story of two people who have each lost someone important and are learning to live again.  If things aren’t hard enough, Jill is kidnapped by a madman.  I am definitely interested in learning more about Law and his friends. BREAKING AWAY by Elle James  5 Stars  This is a Delta Force Strong novella and it features Mac and Kylie. Who knew that after all these years that they would meet again in Afghanistan and under such treacherous circumstances.  If you like strong heroes and heroines then this is the book for you!  This is an action packed, second chance romance, that is FULL of sexy, Delta Force alpha-men.

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I loved this anthology! It included some of my favorite romantic suspense authors and I couldn't put it down! If you are a romantic suspense fan, pick this up ASAP.

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If you are looking for a book that will be able to keep your attention, intoxicate you with sweet love, and at the same time bring a certain dose of drama and suspense, then Danger and Desire - an anthology of 8 wonderful novels by well-known authors will certainly not disappoint.Not a book, you will get a whole collection of them.
The Rookie by Kimberly Kincaid is a great love story where Xander Matthews, a handsome and intense man, but with little problems with self-confidence will win your heart as he tries to reach his will happily ever after with The Assistant District Attorney Tara Kingston. Passion, love, drama, intrigue ... are mixed in perfect proportions to create a great read.
As you read Rachel Grant's Night Owl you will meet the beautiful Jenna O'Donnell, waitress and free lance photographer in the wilds of Alaska that finally manages to catch the eye of special ops trainer Brad Fraser after years of desiring him. A story that will touch your heart and guarantee you several hours of enjoyable reading.
Desire in DC, a story that will take you to the past. The taste of the seventies is great to get away from everyday life. The story of Peter Greenwood and Martha "Marty" Vanderbilt will simply make you laugh. He, the hard working young lawyer, she, quite the opposite of him. They together, a fantastic couple, whose story you just cannot but enjoy.

Levi - Lighthouse Security Investigations by Maryann Jordan - a story that simply has a bit of a down-to-earth touch. There is no fatal love that happens at first sight Levi Armory encounters Claire Loman on the road and here begins their amazing journey to a common goal – their happily ever after.
The Guardian by Cristin Harber - A fast-paced story in which the action moves so fast that you just can not get bored. Sexy agent, Jason Green, falls in love with a former client, Roxanna Carter. It contains moments that are a bit unreal, but at the same time interesting enough to keep your attention.
Scout by Janie Crouch - How to escape from the past? It is the story of Nadine Macfarlane, who escapes from her past and encounters Wyatt Highfield, a seemingly unknown man who knows much more about her than she thinks. Action, drama, love are intertwined in several chapters of this interesting story. Read it carefully so you can follow it.
Lawson & Jill by Caitlyn O'Leary is all about love and loss. How to deal with the loss of a loved one? Can anyone heal that wound? Yes, that's the story of Lawson Thorne and Jill Keiler, two characters in the same pain who find something in common. Great descriptions and love scenes, enough intrigue to keep your attention until the very end.
The perfectly arranged stories in this great anthology are a great choice for all those romance-book readers who would like to relax after a busy day and enjoy stories that is easy to read, and does not burden you too much.

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What a wonderful Anthology this was. I enjoyed each and every book.

I really enjoyed Lawson and Jill by Caitlyn O'Leary. I loved that this was two broken individuals that were going to a place to better themselves and through this, they meet. I loved that we go to see the natural progression of these two figuring each other out and how they tick. Nothing seemed rushed which I appreciated.

I loved that when the time came, she knew that she could count on Law when she needed him the most.

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Everyone favorite romantic suspense author comes together with novella and full length novels that will update readers with secondary characters that readers wanted to know more about. Every single story is completely different showcasing the authors talents from mystery, romance and suspense that will have readers looking up more written by these amazing authors.

Thank you netgalley for a copy Danger and Desire: A Romantic Suspense Anthology

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An excellent anthology of stories. Each one was written by some of the best romantic suspense authors out there. Good plots and awesome characters.

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