Romantic Suspense

Romantic Suspense

A great tale of love just isn't enough for you, is it you adrenaline junkie? You need love AND suspense.  You need two people on the verge of falling in love---while clinging to the side of a cliff.  Well, that what we and our eBookHounds' promoting authors are here to give you.  Heart wrenching romance and gut wrenching suspense, all wrapped up in a pretty little ebook.  And, always free or discounted for you.  Read away!

 

Definition of the "Romantic Suspense Genre": The Romantic Suspense genre is oftentimes the bestselling subgenre of Romance, though that can vascillate with historical romance.  The elements of a romance need to be there--a budding relationship between two people that overcomes obstacles and succeeds in the end.  But, the critical elements of suspense in that romance setting also need to be interwoven expertly.  Those include action, adventure, and oftentimes, a heroine that has been wronged and a hero who attempts to help right that wrong.  Through their work to right the wrong, they are brought closer together and what would you know?  They fall in love.  Honestly, you can think of many, many Disney movie scripts for this storyline (start with Frozen).

 

Some examples of the top ebooks in the Romantic Suspense genre are Mary Stewart (Nine Coaches Waiting), Tiffany Snow (No Turning Back), Colleen Hoover (Never, Never), and Melinda Leigh (She Can Run).

Safe Haven: A Sweet Small Town Romance (The Protectors Book 1)

by Leeanna Morgan


Fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River series will love this small-town, feel-good romance!

Hayley Elliott will do anything to keep her mom safe. Her sister has found a cure for Alzheimer’s and their mom is living proof that the supplement works. Hiding from the people looking for the supplement’s formula is impossible. When the threat to their lives becomes deadly, she has no option but to trust a man who’s living with a secret more dangerous than her own. 

Tank has spent his life protecting people. He works for one of the most successful security companies in the world, makes more money than most people see in a lifetime, and has a past that no one can ever know about. 

With more at stake than their own lives, Tank and Hayley have to decide what is more important—protecting the past or risking everything for love.

SAFE HAVEN is the first book in The Protectors series and can easily be read as a standalone. All of my series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. Happy reading!

Praise for Leeanna Morgan’s books: 

“I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together, and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!” 

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five star book.” 

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Billionaire Lumberjack: A Standalone Billionaire Mountain Man Forced Proximity Romance

by Gwyn McNamee


Rescued by the billionaire lumberjack...

Lost.
Alone.
Freezing on the side of a desolate mountain in a massive snowstorm.
Until a rugged man with an ax saves me.
Waking in his warm, comfortable bed leaves more than one question.
How did I get here?
Where are my clothes?
And who is this handsome recluse with striking dark eyes and a grumpy demeanor?
The answers only bring more mysteries.
He doesn’t want me here.
Doesn’t want his secrets exposed.
I don’t want him to know mine, either.
But there’s only so long we can deny this sizzling attraction.
Only so long until I learn the truth about my billionaire lumberjack and our pasts come back to haunt us.


Grab this steamy stand-alone about a billionaire in hiding, the photographer who stumbles upon him, and what happens when they’re trapped together during a major snow storm with building attraction and dark secrets!

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Under His Rule (Dark Romance Suspense)

by Clarissa Wild

 

His Family. His rules.


Some people have loving homes.
Mine only has laws.
And she will learn to obey …
When I found Natalie alone and afraid, I knew she was the one.
She came to me looking for answers to her past.
But every dark desire has a price.
Now she’s here in my domain, locked in the dark, waiting for me ...
And I am more than ready to make her submit.

Under His Rule is an exciting new Dark Romance & Psychological Suspense novel by New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Clarissa Wild.

WARNING: This book includes scenes that may be disturbing to some readers.

 

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Treasure

by Rebekah Weatherspoon


Her sister’s bachelorette party is the highlight of a miserable year for Alexis Chambers, but once her bridesmaid’s dress is packed away, she’s back to coping with her life as a once popular athlete and violinist turned loner and the focus of her parents’ disappointment. She isn’t expecting much from her freshman year of college until she finds herself sharing a class with Treasure, the gorgeous stripper from her sister’s party.


Trisha Hamilton has finally gotten the credits and the money together to transfer to a four-year university. Between classes, studying, and her job as a stripper, she has little time for a social life, until she runs into the adorably shy baby butch from the club. Trisha can’t seem to hide her feelings for Alexis, even when Trisha discovers what she has been through, but will Alexis have the strength to be just as fearless about their new love?

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Scar (Underground Vengeance MC Romance, Montana Chapter Book 1)

by Liv Brywood


I ruin everything I touch, and right now, all I want to touch is her...

The moment Julia bursts into my clubhouse looking for protection, she’s doomed. Not because of the predators chasing her, but because of me. She wants to unlock the steel cage around my heart, but she’s playing a dangerous game. She begs me to keep her safe, but my protection comes with a price. For most people, it's money. For Julia, it just might be her soul. She’s a wicked temptation, almost impossible to resist, and if she lets me touch her, I’ll never let her go.

I’ll keep her safe from those criminals, but who will protect her from me?

Ride into the world of Underground Vengeance MC, a brotherhood of passionate, loyal, and ruthless men who will do anything to protect what’s theirs.

Author's Note: This full-length novel contains violence, dirty-talking bikers, hot romance, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a HEA. It can be read as a standalone.

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Saving Wes (The Cartwrights Book 1)

by Cynthia Dees


Question: what is high-powered banker, Wes Cartwright, to do when someone dumps the animals from a petting zoo on his family’s abandoned ranch in Montana? Answer: Head home to Apple Pie Creek, Montana.


Question: what is Florida native and Christmas card artist, Felicity Perez, supposed to do when her new boss insists on sending her somewhere cold and snowy to inspire new designs? Answer: visit her cousin in some place called Apple Pie Creek, Montana, of course.

Join Wes and Felicity for a love and laughter filled adventure neither of them will ever forget…in this clean and wholesome story of second chances and coming home, can they restore the Cartwright homestead in time to save it from being sold off? Can they convince Wes’s siblings to forgive the past, come back to their small-town roots, and repair their broken family? And can Wes and Felicity find the one true love that has eluded them both?

Cynthia Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 romances. Join her in Apple Pie Creek, Montana where clean and wholesome romance is alive and well. There will be love, laughter, and shenanigans aplenty in this sweet and whimsical series about six single siblings coming back home to save the family ranch, heal old wounds, and just maybe, find true love.

"A delightfully light and refreshing read....Ms. Dees never lets me down...What fun. Five stars! Highly recommend..."

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Calloway Cove: A Sweet, Small Town Romance (Bayshore Beach Book 1)

by Tia Souders


A dying wish brought her home. Can the promise of happily ever after keep her there?

When the grief-stricken Andi Calloway loses her mother, she leaves her with one final wish: Stay in her hometown Bayshore Beach and pursue her dream of becoming a published author.

So when Andi discovers a want-ad for an assistant to the famous novelist Ford Delaney, it’s the break she’s been waiting for.

However, he has deep wounds in his past; he’s as moody and sullen as he is handsome.

Ford senses Andi might be the one to redeem him. But falling for him just might ruin her dreams and break her mother’s final wish in the process.

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Magic Claimed: Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance (Cursed Shifters Book 1)

by Charmaine Ross


A prophesy that rules me.
A curse that ruins me.
A wolf shifter pack who claim I am theirs.


It wasn’t my choice to be sold to a powerful psychopath by my mother when I was a baby. It wasn’t my choice to be tortured for magic I don’t possess but on-one says no to Esoti and lives.

Except me.

There are worse things than death. Not dying for one.

In a world ruled by The Six, anyone magical is put to death, shifters are slaves and I am the lowest of the low. Until alpha wolves Alerick, Jarom and Eike capture me. The thing is, I don’t want to be anyone’s mate, or toy, or plaything.

They insist I’m anything but human, mastering my body and unleashing ancient magic hidden deep inside me.


The magic is untameable. Unpredictable. But it just might give me the one thing I’ve always dreamed about — revenge.

Magic Claimed is the first book in a dystopian romance series. This action-packed, heart-wrenching ride gives you a kickass heroine, three irresistible shifters, a steamy romance with no choosing required, and evil enemies like you've never seen it before in each book.

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Rookie Mistake (Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver Book 1)

by Lisa Suzanne


I fell for the boy next door, and then my father ripped it all away from us.

The first person to catch my eye in a long time is a colleague who tells me what we just did over his desk will never happen again.

And then my mother calls with news from back home.

I have to head back to the small town my father forced me to leave seven years ago knowing the boy I still love will show up, too.

When I finally see him, it’s clear we have unfinished business. But it doesn’t matter. His life is in the Vegas spotlight now, where he plays pro football and goes home to his wife.

My life is in Chicago now, where I embark on a torrid affair with my colleague.

And then two little pink lines show up with the power to change everything. The first time I saw them, my world imploded.

This time will be different. It has to be.

I won’t be making the same rookie mistake again.



ROOKIE MISTAKE is the first book in the VEGAS ACES: THE WIDE RECEIVER series. This series must be read in order.

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Take Me To The River: A Mountain Man Romance

by Kaci Rose


What's a girl to do when she finds a sexy giant bathing in the river?

Emelie

Who leaves their girlfriend in the woods after a fight?

My now EX-boyfriend that’s who. One fight, okay a BIG fight because I found out he was cheating on me while we were camping and poof! He left me in the woods.

So, I start walking to town, only I get turned around end up at the river where I meet Axel. This guy is HUGE.

With a storm rolling in I don’t have much choice but to trust him and take shelter in his cabin since I’ve been walking for hours AWAY from town.

Several days of rain wash out the road and it looks like I’m stuck here with my giant. Only he’s nothing like I thought he’d be. He’s quiet, watchful, smart, and funny.

 

Axel

I’ve lived alone for years and I’ve been okay with that until one day she finds me bathing at the river.

She is small, cute, and talks a lot. I find I don’t mind it.

When the storm washes out the only road into town and she is stranded with me a while longer I am grateful for more time with her.

I like her in my space, I like showing her what I do, and how I survive out here. I like her in my bed.

After years of living alone, I find little appeal in it anymore.

When her ex-boyfriend shows up at my door can I convince her to stay?

Can I ask her to give up a life in town for one out here in the mountains with me?

 

This is a Steamy, Gentle Giant, Mountain Man Romance. No Cliffhangers.
As always there is a satisfying Happy Ever After.
If you love steamy romances with hot love scenes, mountains, rivers, and mountain men, then this one is for you.

 

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Second Chance Lover: An Age Gap Surprise Pregnancy Romance (Taboo Daddies)

by Natasha L. Black


I swore I’d never ask him for anything.
Now I need his help, his protection.


Landon’s irresistible--older, experienced, head of a top security firm.
We agreed what we had was nothing serious.
I fell for him anyway.
When I found out I was pregnant, I ran.
He told me he never wanted kids,
So I left before he could reject me.

My family lost everything.
Someone’s making threats on my life.
Landon’s the only one I can turn to.


He’s going to be angry.
He’s going to be overprotective.

He’s going to make me fall for him all over again.

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How to Seduce a Bad Boy

by Traci Douglass


Melody Bryant has heard it all before. Sure, she's the epitome of the stereotype for a librarian. Loves order. Loves rules and deadlines. Loves books. But what she doesn't love is still being a virgin at twenty-four. Unfortunately, the only guy she's ever been interested in turned her down flat. And then left town. Eight. Years. Ago. Ugh.

Now her birthday is fast approaching and she just can't take it any longer. She's finding a guy before her birthday in five weeks or she's adopting two more cats and fully embracing becoming "the crazy cat lady."

But when her latest date ends in epic failure--everyone thinks of her as the "proper librarian," she realizes what she needs is to ruin her reputation. And she knows the perfect guy to help her: the baddest bad boy in town. This Army vet won't know what hit him...

 

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DON'T LIE TO ME (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 1)

by Willow Rose


When twelve-year-old Sophie Williams went on a Girl Scout summer camp, she never returned home.

Three months later, her body is found inside her sleeping bag in the most frequented area of Cocoa Beach, and the town is outraged.

The girl isn't just any child. She's the town's most beloved surf idol, and it was believed that she could be the next Kelly Slater.

As another child, the son of a well-known senator is kidnapped, and the parents receive a disturbing video, FBI profiler Eva Rae Thomas — who has just returned to her hometown, divorced and out of a job — plunges into the investigation, breaking her promise to her children not to do police work again.

With her old flame Matt Miller in charge, local law enforcement are the ones who ask for her help in a case so unsettling that only she can solve it. But the deeper they dig, the deadlier it becomes for Matt and Eva Rae.

Soon, everyone she holds dear is in grave danger as this case hits a little too close to home.

DON’T LIE TO ME is the first book in the Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Series and can be read as a standalone.

Praise:

"ABSOLUTE PERFECTION."

"I just could not put it down and read it in one sitting. Excellent!"

"I loved it and can’t wait for the next one in this series. Don’t miss this one!! "

"Eva’s character could quickly become my favorite."

"So many twists and turns that you don't expect."

 

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Kilty As Sin: Time-Travel Urban Fantasy Thriller with a Killer Sense of Humor

by Amy Vansant


Broch and Catriona hit Vegas for another breathtaking adventure in the delightful Kilty romantic suspense series by USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Amy Vansant. A crime fantasy you won't be able to put down... Ray Donovan meets Outlander meets Archer!

" Brilliant, laugh-out-loud entertainment. I love this series. And honestly, I'm not sure at this point the series could disappoint me. There are riotously funny moments throughout that had me snorting in a most unladylike fashion. Don't be fooled though. The cleverness of the plot threads and the interweaving of different genres makes this book (and series) much more than a laugh. It is addictive, fun, and intelligent. The best kind of entertainment I can ask for, really!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bella

When one of Parasol Pictures' assets gets himself into gambling trouble, Broch and Catriona are dispatched to Las Vegas to pay the debt—only to find the debt needs to be worked off. They'll need to battle a mad Russian with an unhealthy interest in Catriona's kickboxing skills...

When Broch is left for dead and Catriona is kidnapped, it's a race against time to reunite before the Russian's plans come to their twisted conclusion.

Back in Hollywood, Catriona's recently returned time-traveling father, Rune, has his eyes on her adoptive father, Sean. When Sean discovers Rune possesses powers he never imagined, it’ll take an old friend to set things straight.

"I love this series!! Characters are fleshed out and the story flows. Very well written. Good dialog. I could just picture it all taking place. Catriona and Broch make a good pair. There are times when you just have to laugh. There are family members involved in this story. Catriona, her sister Fiona, their father and Catriona's adoptive father. This story has it all. There is romance, mystery, action, suspense, sadness, adventure, fear, and a little time travel." ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

"I do not normally read time travel mysteries, as they can be confusing and disjointed. This series is done very well. I had no trouble following the timelines. And as all the trips back to Scotland seemed related to the present plotline, it was cohesive for me." ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

"Terrific Series! I just finished reading the 4-book Kilty series and I am wanting more! I've fallen in love with Catriona and Broch and friends, and I truly hope their story isn't over! The books are well-written, and the stories are clever and captivating." ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

 

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Hopelessly Devoted: Suspenseful Motorcycle Club Romance (Bayou Devils MC Book 1)

by A.M. Myers


Alison:

Dating is so not on my radar anymore. Then again, walking in on your boyfriend in bed with someone else tends to do that to a girl. It’s better this way, though. I’d much rather focus on my career than trust my heart to someone else who is just determined to break it.

Too bad I couldn’t hold onto that conviction as soon as my mysterious neighbor crashed into my life.

Tattooed, brooding biker, Logan is nothing like the men I usually date but the chemistry between us is powerful and I’m helpless against its pull.


Logan:

The MC calls me Storm for a reason. I've been to hell and back with the scars to show from it and I will never let anyone get that close to me again. These days, the only solace I find is partnering with my brothers at the club to fight for those not able to defend themselves.

Then, I met Alison. She took me by surprise and I know I should fight the spark I feel between us but I just can’t seem to walk away from her.

As things between us heat up, my past rears its ugly head, taunting me relentlessly and putting Alison’s life in danger. But I will do whatever it takes to keep her safe and my only hope is that she will be strong enough to ride out this storm by my side.

 

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Playing With Fire (Tangled in Texas Book 2)

by Alison Bliss


Nothing ignites a fire like the perfect match…

Anna Weber is every inch the proper librarian--old-fashioned, conservatively dressed right down to her tightly clipped flaming red hair. She's just moved to a small Texas town, and is determined to spend time with her friend before she has to disappear. Relationships aren't easy for her. She knows too well what it means to be burned. And the last thing she ever wants to do is fall in love…

Especially not with a fireman who's hot enough to set the entire state of Texas on fire.

Cowboy can't resist the fiery little librarian, and he's determined to make her his. Beneath that prim-and-proper exterior is a woman he very much wants to know--if she'd let him. She'll test his patience. His control. Hell, his very sanity. And for the first time, Cowboy wonders if he's found the one fire he can't control...

 

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BEAST (A Dark Mafia Romance) (Beast & Beauty Book 1)

by Clarissa Wild


He has a beastly instinct to devour everything in his path ... until her.


I am the giant, menacing monster, known only as the Beast.
Sold to the mafia as a kid and trained to hunt, my life revolves around brutality and carnage.
My home is a cell made of concrete and iron bars.
And there is nothing I won't do to be free.
Until her.

The innocent black-haired girl with pretty pink lips, whose father I was supposed to hunt, dares to get in my way.
But when I grab her and look into her eyes, I can't bring myself to finish the job.
She makes me feel hope. Greed.
And a frenzied desire to touch her.
Taste her.
Make her mine.

I was supposed to destroy everything in my path.
Instead, I took her ... and consumed her whole.


BEAST is a smoldering new Dark Mafia Romance by New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Clarissa Wild. WARNING: This book includes scenes that may be disturbing to some readers.

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Blackberry Summer: A Clean & Wholesome Romance (Hope's Crossing Book 1)

by RaeAnne Thayne


New York Times 
bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings readers another heartwarming story of community and romance in Blackberry Summer, the first book in the Hope’s Crossing series.

Claire Bradford needed a wake-up call. What she 
didn’t need was a tragic car accident. As a single mom and the owner of a successful bead shop, Claire leads a predictable life in Hope’s Crossing, Colorado. So what if she has no time for romance? At least, that’s what she tells herself, especially when her best friend’s sexy younger brother comes back to town as the new chief of police.

But when the accident forces Claire to slow down and lean on others—especially Riley McKnight—she realizes, for the first time, that things need to change. And not just in her own life. The accident—and the string of robberies committed by teenagers that led up to it—is a message to the people of Hope’s Crossing. The sense of community and togetherness had been lost during those tough years. But with a mysterious “Angel of Hope” working to inspire the town, Riley and Claire will find themselves opening up to love and other possibilities by the end of an extraordinary summer…

 

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Nowhere Left To Run: Road To Nowhere Book 1

by S. K. Gregory


With killer werewolves on her tail and the mysterious Council breathing down her neck, Nissa is going to have to trust in her own abilities if she hopes to survive.

After half-wizard Nissa’s power to manipulate time ends in tragedy, she flees home to Nowhere, but before long, her past catches up to her, in the form of another supernatural asking for help.

Nissa has one rule: no fraternizing with customers. Especially of the sexy werewolf variety. Blake, however, won’t take no for an answer…and neither will the dead body in the bar parking lot.

If anyone discovers her abilities, they’ll exploit her, and she’s too ready to think Blake will be an exception. Yet, he’s pulled her into the mystery, and tasks her with helping get his sister out of town.

It won’t be easy, but if anyone understands being on the run, it’s Nissa. Problem is, time is running out, and if Nissa doesn’t figure out who the real killer is before they strike again, she could be the next victim.

 

Fans of Midnight, Texas and Wynonna Earp will love this urban fantasy series.

 

Scroll up and one click to start reading this urban fantasy paranormal mystery today!

 

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Trapped with the Duke (Miss Primm's Secret School for Budding Bluestockings Book 1)

by Annabelle Anders


Miss Collette Jones, as the illegitimate daughter of a baron, is determined to become a respectable teacher.
The Duke of Bedwell isn’t interested in respectable teachers. He’s interested in being proper, honorable, and fulfilling his duties to his title.
So what is Bedwell to do when honor demands he shows more than a little interest in one particular respectable teacher? Why, marry the chit, that’s what.

Trapped with the Duke was initially published in this year's anthology, 
The Young and the Ruined: Compromised.
This edition includes exclusive bonus content and is book 1 of Annabelle Anders newest series, Miss Primm's Secret School for Budding Bluestockings

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