Hostile Intent (Danger Never Sleeps Book #4)

This is book four in the Danger Never Sleeps series. I feel it is a stand alone, however you will miss history of some of the characters in this book, if you do not read book one (Collateral Damage), two (Acceptable Risk) or three (Active Defense) first you will miss some history of the characters but not enough to leave you wandering what is going on, but enough you will probably want to read them all. I love the writing style of Lynette Eason, she does a great job developing her characters, and their circumstances. This book is full of mystery, suspense, friendship, and of course romance. We reconnect with characters we met in previous books and learn more about them. Ava and Caden have been friends for a long time, He has been there for her many times, and this time is no different. There are many twist, turns, suspense and mystery in this book. Ava must try to stay ahead of a madman and solve a puzzle to find the answers to many questions. If you enjoy intense, suspenseful romance you will enjoy this. I was given a copy of this book for my honest opinion.

Nicolai wanted answers, the photo of a child, was she the daughter of his enemy, finding Maksim he would know. What he didn’t expect, a gun appeared before he got the answer. FBI Caden Denning, his partner Zane Pierce . With 3 families, in three different states, pictures taken from each scene, showing they knew one another. As a kid he knew Ava and her brother Nathan, finding a photo in an attic of her with her father. A man who didn’t have pictures taken and in Russia. Ava was fluent in Russian, recognizing and questioning the photo, she is the piece, the killer wants, but why. I like the plot line, you have the connections now to figure out what this serial killer wants. To find a teen boy that wasn’t at home, learn fighting while going to a dojo, and could recognize the killer. Old photos of a little girl. A good story and a good series worth reading. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion for Net Galley and Revell.

This is one of the best romantic suspense books that I have ever read! From the very beginning, it was captivating, with a scene from a home that was as mesmerizing as it was devastatingly awful. The story of Ava Jackson meeting up with her childhood crush Caden Denning was fascinating, but the crux of the story was a serial killer who was wiping out entire families, including the young children. The motive behind these evil actions is the center of the story and what kept me reading at a rapid pace to find out. From the first murders until the breathtaking last scenes, this was a non-stop runaway train of a book. The details of the crime scenes are not graphic so they did not disturb me, but just the thought that entire families were wiped out instantly was enough to make me want to do who would do such a thing. The plot is wrapped up in international intrigue and Ava’s secretive father is involved in a great deal of what is happening, so she seems to be a focus of the killer, too. Caden is her self-appointed protector and a real hero just when she needs one. With her father declared dead, her mom dying and a killer on her trail, Ava decides to trust Caden with her life. The characters were realistic and well-rounded, the type of person I would want to meet and be friends with. I was enthralled by the work that the FBI analysts did, especially Daria, who was intuitive as to needs and how to find solutions when there seemed to be none. I enjoyed seeing the FBI portrayed as capable heroes as they should be. I especially enjoyed Ava’s intelligence in figuring out puzzles and clues left behind by her father as well as her grit and determination to seek the truth at all costs. There were definitely some unlikeable characters, but that is by design, because who can like a villain who kills families or anyone involved with him? I just loved this book from cover to cover and think that is is the best of the series although any of them can be read as a standalone. My favorite part of the book? It was a clean read! No expletives, steamy sex or graphic displays of violence. Kudos to the author for writing explosively good romantic suspense that appeals to readers who don’t want any of the distasteful elements in their books. Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”