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A review by jigsawgirl
Danger and Desire by Kimberly Kincaid
5.0
A total of 8 novellas. Some I enjoyed more than others, but all eight were entertaining, quick, romantic suspense reads.
Kimberly Kincaid - The Rookie, 5 stars
This book grabbed me right from the start. I really did not expect Xander and Tara to get together so so easily. It want installed. They define had a not so friendly past, that caused me to think there would be a ton of angst.
I liked the way the story played out. The pace was fast. It flowed smoothly from one scene to another. There was enough information and detail that I wasn't reading it thinking of a ton of questions that I needed to have answered.
This book had action, suspense, danger, a touch of mystery, romance, and sexual tension. I would definitely go with a 4.5 for this novella.
Rachel Grant - Night Owl, 3 stars
This book was all about Brad and Jenna's romance. There was something sinister about an operative by the name of Godfrey, and his influence on new trainees, one in particular. It was mentioned on a couple of occasions that a murder of an operative occurred.
I had a problem with this book because I felt like the reader was being teased. Don't get me wrong, this wasn't a cliffhanger. When I started reading, I got the impression that this was a romantic suspense and we would be delving into the suspected murder and the sinister character of Godfrey. I was wrong.
The book only delves into Brad and Jenna's romance. You have to buy another book to find out about the other storylines mentioned. It is probably just me, but I feel a little cheated. Especially after reading the first book in the Danger and Desire anthology. Maybe this book is just the "Desire" part.
This book was ok. It was a cute romance with an HEA.
Cat Johnson - Desire in D. C., 4 stars
This book had a couple of interesting twists and turns in it. As Peter's character was introduced, he came across as kind of timid and wimpy. Marty, on the other hand, started out as a force to be reckoned with.
Over the course of the book, Peter stepped up his game. I would never consider him an alpha male, but he lost the wimpiness. I still felt like he was always waiting for Marty to make the first move in the relationship.
The best part of the book waa the plane ride and Marty's experiences on her way back from Athens. There was action, danger, and romance in this book. I would give it 3.5 stars.
Maryann Jordan - Levi, 4 stars
This is a pretty good novella. I has just the right pace, the right amount of suspense, the right amount of intrigue, and the right amount of romance.
Levi and Claire falling for one another on a cross country trip was easy to imagine. I liked the idea of Lighthouse Investigations and the Keepers. This book definitely made me want to read other books in the series.
Cristin Harber - The Guardian, 3 stars
I liked Jason and Roxana's witty dialogue. Roxana was a strong and intelligent woman.
The novella was fast paced and intriguing. I had a problem with the situation with Buck. All of these dominoes started to fall because of the condition Buck was in at the time Jason met with him? Really?
This was a major upheaval of life. Then with the phone call everything was suddenly chill? Really? I felt like I was missing something major. I had started to get into the book waiting for the explanations, the intrigue, to all be fleshed out. Then it fell flat for me.
It was an ok read, but I expected something more.
Janie Crouch - Scout, 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read by this author, and it won't be the last.
I really liked Wyatt (Scout) and Nadine. She was nobody's wuss, as much as she felt like she was. When Wyatt showed up.in trouble, she jumped right into the fray.
Scout was FULL of action, suspense, danger, and intrigue. The story kept me on the edge of my seat from the first to almost the last page. I thought Nadine was impressive. There waa a reference to what she and her friend had experienced, but in this situation with Wyatt, she came through like a champ.
Even Wyatt and Nadine's romantic times were suspenseful. I kept thinking they were going to be caught by the bad guys. Wyatt and Nadine's dialogue was witty, and sometimes funny. With all of the action and drama, they still got their HEA.
Caitlyn O'Leary - Lawson and Jill, 5 stars
Lawson and Jill was a fast paced, witty romantic suspense. I liked both of the characters, Jill especially. There was a fair amount of intrigue, action, danger, suspense and romance. Law's brother and his friends played a significant role in getting Law and Jill to their HEA. 4.5 stars.
The book gave me background history on the characters involved. I discovered there is a book for Law's brother Asher, also for Kane and Cullen who helped during Jill's situation. I plan on reading all three books.
Elle James - Breaking Away, 5 stars
Really enjoyed this book. It was almost nonstop action, danger, adventure, and suspense.
Mac and Kylie find they have a second chance. Never considering that it will be under the circumstances they find themselves in while overseas.
I liked that Kylie was was tough and didn't fall apart under extremely dangerous circumstances.
A fast paced exciting read with an HEA.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of these books, received as part of the Danger and Desire 8 book Anthology.
Kimberly Kincaid - The Rookie, 5 stars
This book grabbed me right from the start. I really did not expect Xander and Tara to get together so so easily. It want installed. They define had a not so friendly past, that caused me to think there would be a ton of angst.
I liked the way the story played out. The pace was fast. It flowed smoothly from one scene to another. There was enough information and detail that I wasn't reading it thinking of a ton of questions that I needed to have answered.
This book had action, suspense, danger, a touch of mystery, romance, and sexual tension. I would definitely go with a 4.5 for this novella.
Rachel Grant - Night Owl, 3 stars
This book was all about Brad and Jenna's romance. There was something sinister about an operative by the name of Godfrey, and his influence on new trainees, one in particular. It was mentioned on a couple of occasions that a murder of an operative occurred.
I had a problem with this book because I felt like the reader was being teased. Don't get me wrong, this wasn't a cliffhanger. When I started reading, I got the impression that this was a romantic suspense and we would be delving into the suspected murder and the sinister character of Godfrey. I was wrong.
The book only delves into Brad and Jenna's romance. You have to buy another book to find out about the other storylines mentioned. It is probably just me, but I feel a little cheated. Especially after reading the first book in the Danger and Desire anthology. Maybe this book is just the "Desire" part.
This book was ok. It was a cute romance with an HEA.
Cat Johnson - Desire in D. C., 4 stars
This book had a couple of interesting twists and turns in it. As Peter's character was introduced, he came across as kind of timid and wimpy. Marty, on the other hand, started out as a force to be reckoned with.
Over the course of the book, Peter stepped up his game. I would never consider him an alpha male, but he lost the wimpiness. I still felt like he was always waiting for Marty to make the first move in the relationship.
The best part of the book waa the plane ride and Marty's experiences on her way back from Athens. There was action, danger, and romance in this book. I would give it 3.5 stars.
Maryann Jordan - Levi, 4 stars
This is a pretty good novella. I has just the right pace, the right amount of suspense, the right amount of intrigue, and the right amount of romance.
Levi and Claire falling for one another on a cross country trip was easy to imagine. I liked the idea of Lighthouse Investigations and the Keepers. This book definitely made me want to read other books in the series.
Cristin Harber - The Guardian, 3 stars
I liked Jason and Roxana's witty dialogue. Roxana was a strong and intelligent woman.
The novella was fast paced and intriguing. I had a problem with the situation with Buck. All of these dominoes started to fall because of the condition Buck was in at the time Jason met with him? Really?
This was a major upheaval of life. Then with the phone call everything was suddenly chill? Really? I felt like I was missing something major. I had started to get into the book waiting for the explanations, the intrigue, to all be fleshed out. Then it fell flat for me.
It was an ok read, but I expected something more.
Janie Crouch - Scout, 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read by this author, and it won't be the last.
I really liked Wyatt (Scout) and Nadine. She was nobody's wuss, as much as she felt like she was. When Wyatt showed up.in trouble, she jumped right into the fray.
Scout was FULL of action, suspense, danger, and intrigue. The story kept me on the edge of my seat from the first to almost the last page. I thought Nadine was impressive. There waa a reference to what she and her friend had experienced, but in this situation with Wyatt, she came through like a champ.
Even Wyatt and Nadine's romantic times were suspenseful. I kept thinking they were going to be caught by the bad guys. Wyatt and Nadine's dialogue was witty, and sometimes funny. With all of the action and drama, they still got their HEA.
Caitlyn O'Leary - Lawson and Jill, 5 stars
Lawson and Jill was a fast paced, witty romantic suspense. I liked both of the characters, Jill especially. There was a fair amount of intrigue, action, danger, suspense and romance. Law's brother and his friends played a significant role in getting Law and Jill to their HEA. 4.5 stars.
The book gave me background history on the characters involved. I discovered there is a book for Law's brother Asher, also for Kane and Cullen who helped during Jill's situation. I plan on reading all three books.
Elle James - Breaking Away, 5 stars
Really enjoyed this book. It was almost nonstop action, danger, adventure, and suspense.
Mac and Kylie find they have a second chance. Never considering that it will be under the circumstances they find themselves in while overseas.
I liked that Kylie was was tough and didn't fall apart under extremely dangerous circumstances.
A fast paced exciting read with an HEA.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of these books, received as part of the Danger and Desire 8 book Anthology.