You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
This was a fun, not-too-complex, romance read - the mystery was intriguing, but didn't really resolve for me.
Liked it enough to be upset it's apparently the first in a planned trilogy! Maybe read all the other Selena Montgomery books first then circle back to this one? Something tells me the author's maybe not actively writing the second at the moment.
In other words: A fun ride! Kinda like Scandal but less dramatic. But you're not going to find much resolution here...
Edit: I need to read it yet, but I think Deception is the second book in this series! The third has yet to be written.
In other words: A fun ride! Kinda like Scandal but less dramatic. But you're not going to find much resolution here...
Edit: I need to read it yet, but I think Deception is the second book in this series! The third has yet to be written.
I enjoyed the plot in general and the chemistry between Kell and Sherriff Luke and the story reads super fast. The 'I love you' came a bit fast for two people who didn't know each other long or very well. One of the biggest positives for me was that Kell and Luke are both adults, Kell around 36 or so and Luke is 38. Reckless definitely felt like a first book with lots of backstory that needs to be filled in and I will happily get to Deception in the near future. This is romantic suspense with very little sexy times and what is on page is brief. I'm glad to have finally started reading these books by Montgomery/Abrams.
Where you can find me:
•(♥).•*Monica Is Reading*•.(♥)•
Twitter: @monicaisreading
Instagram: @readermonica
Goodreads Group: The Black Bookcase
Where you can find me:
•(♥).•*Monica Is Reading*•.(♥)•
Twitter: @monicaisreading
Instagram: @readermonica
Goodreads Group: The Black Bookcase
Reckless by Selena Montgomery is a 2008 Avon publication.
My kind of Romantic Suspense!
Kell Jamison, a high-powered Atlanta defense attorney, returns to her rural Georgia roots when Eliza, a woman who is like a mother to her, becomes a murder suspect, and needs Kell’s expertise.
The instant Kell drives into town, trouble finds her- in the form of Sheriff, Luke Calder. Sparks fly immediately, but they are on opposing sides. Not only that, helping Eliza could expose one of Kell’s darkest secrets…
First, addressing the elephant in the room- (and please allow me this one small political gloat), then I’ll move on- Selena Montgomery is a pseudonym for the AMAZING Stacey Abrams. (Thank you, Stacey!!)
Now as to my opinion about the book…
This book reminded me of how much I miss reading romantic suspense- the good kind of RS. Montgomery has created well-drawn, realistic characters, in realistic occupations, in realistic criminal scenarios. The dialogue is smart, the plot well thought-out and the romantic chemistry is sizzling hot- but still within my comfort zone. The balance between the romance and the mystery is exactly the way I like it.
If I had to complain, the ending, unfortunately, felt too abrupt, and the reader needed a little more closure before heading off into the next installment in the trilogy.
Other than that, this is such a refreshing read for me. I really miss this kind of Romantic Suspense. I know many people love the newer format- but it’s too reliant on action and I prefer my heroes with more brain than brawn and a vocabulary that extends beyond dropping countless F-bombs in every sentence.
This trend in RS has a firm hold on the genre right now, and has for a while now, but at least I have a few Selena Montgomery novels to satisfy my romantic suspense cravings!
4 stars
My kind of Romantic Suspense!
Kell Jamison, a high-powered Atlanta defense attorney, returns to her rural Georgia roots when Eliza, a woman who is like a mother to her, becomes a murder suspect, and needs Kell’s expertise.
The instant Kell drives into town, trouble finds her- in the form of Sheriff, Luke Calder. Sparks fly immediately, but they are on opposing sides. Not only that, helping Eliza could expose one of Kell’s darkest secrets…
First, addressing the elephant in the room- (and please allow me this one small political gloat), then I’ll move on- Selena Montgomery is a pseudonym for the AMAZING Stacey Abrams. (Thank you, Stacey!!)
Now as to my opinion about the book…
This book reminded me of how much I miss reading romantic suspense- the good kind of RS. Montgomery has created well-drawn, realistic characters, in realistic occupations, in realistic criminal scenarios. The dialogue is smart, the plot well thought-out and the romantic chemistry is sizzling hot- but still within my comfort zone. The balance between the romance and the mystery is exactly the way I like it.
If I had to complain, the ending, unfortunately, felt too abrupt, and the reader needed a little more closure before heading off into the next installment in the trilogy.
Other than that, this is such a refreshing read for me. I really miss this kind of Romantic Suspense. I know many people love the newer format- but it’s too reliant on action and I prefer my heroes with more brain than brawn and a vocabulary that extends beyond dropping countless F-bombs in every sentence.
This trend in RS has a firm hold on the genre right now, and has for a while now, but at least I have a few Selena Montgomery novels to satisfy my romantic suspense cravings!
4 stars
I read these out of order, so I lost out on most of the suspense. That said, I could still tell it was an enjoyable read.
Maybe 3.5. That extra .5 star might just be because Selena Montgomery is the pen name of Stacey Abrams? This was my first romantic suspense title so I don't really have anything to compare it to but I did enjoy it. I would continue if it was a series. It's smart and engaging.
Genre: Romantic suspense
Themes: Home again
Character: Authentic
Storyline: Intricately plotted; Own voices
Tone: Suspenseful
Writing Style: Stylistically complex
Genre: Romantic suspense
Themes: Home again
Character: Authentic
Storyline: Intricately plotted; Own voices
Tone: Suspenseful
Writing Style: Stylistically complex
This is definitely more of a thriller than a romance. I enjoyed it but the ending felt a little off—not enough was wrapped up. I wish this trilogy was finished!
Prologue was great, romance was good, but the mystery just took way too long to fully unravel and the pacing was off for me.
This was a very well written story, I just didn’t enjoy it. I like a slow burn romance and this one had characters declaring love within a week, just not my thing. I also had a hard time getting into a story about a cop and a lawyer. Honestly I probably wouldn’t have read it if it wasn’t for a book club, but I really don’t want my three stars to put anyone else off, it was a well written book and if romance with a mystery is your thing this book is well worth considering.
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated