Synopsis from GR:
Chicago homicide detective Camille Martell will stop at nothing to track down “Angel,” a sexual predator who has already butchered two young victims—even after her off-the-books investigation leads to her suspension. But when her relentless attempts to contact Angel online puts her teenage neighbor in mortal danger, Camille’s worst fears are realized. Panicked and overwhelmed with guilt, Camille needs help—even if it comes from the one man she swore she’d do anything to forget.
After serving time for a trumped-up charge, private investigator Drago Nance doesn’t trust cops. Nothing will change that, not even the steamy weekend with Camille that burned itself into his memory. But with an innocent girl’s life at stake, Drago can’t ignore the need in Camille’s eyes, or the heated promise in her touch. He agrees to help—if she’s willing to play by his rules. He just never suspected that seducing his partner could be just as thrilling as chasing a madman.
*ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Random House Publishing*
It was quite appropriate to read this book on the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women"!
Dangerous is a good read, if you're into romantic suspense. However, for those who are looking for a story whose focus is the romance between the main characters, this book will probably be a little disappointing.
The relationship between Camille and Drago is not the main focus of the book and it shows! I won't deny that the author did a good job in pointing out their attraction to each other and in proving their chemistry, but other than that they weren't very compatibles or close. The reunion at the end felt a little rushed to me, due more to the adrenaline rush for the dangerous situation than real feelings (a la "Speed" if you know what I mean).
That said, I liked the crime-storyline and I wasn't disappointed by its resolution! As you may have understood, I liked Dangerous more for the story in itself than for the single characters or their relationship...it's not a bad thing per se but without a real connection to Camille or Drago I couldn't feel as involved in their story as I should've been.
Thanks again to the author for the chance to read an ARC of her book, I hope she appreciates my honest opinion of it.
Released on January, 6th
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