Psychological Romantic/Suspense
Date Published: December 2017
A sociopath is on the hunt…
Bret Silva’s handsome face is plastered all over town on placards praising his success. But neither his eyes nor his friendly smile betray the dark beast that lurks within. A beast that requires sacrifices. But one mistake endangers Bret’s survival.
When the men from Savage Security discover a damning photo, they realize that someone has mastered the art of the perfect murder. As their hunt begins, Cole Savage must reconcile his desire for justice with the burning ache in his heart for Julia Romero. Enlisting her help as a realtor, they work together to find a new home for Savage Security while the hunt for the killer continues. As the men discover more victims, they piece together the clues and realize that one of their own may be in the sights of a ruthless killer.
GUEST POST
The Nurtured
Lure of
Romantic Suspense Novels
by Karen
Tjebben
The love of literature
is built in children’s early years. As toddlers, children pour over the pages,
admiring pictures that capture their attention and ignite their imaginations.
As children grow into adolescence, books are an easy way to build connections
from one world or time to another. The magical pages transport children to
different times and cultures. They get to swim with mermaids or travel through rough
waters in rickety boats with explorers. There is no limit to the adventures
children can enjoy through books.
And who doesn’t
like a little romance? Without realizing it, our culture has provided
literature with hints of romance to young children for centuries. Some of the
timeless classics woo young girls with the delights of love and protection. As
a child, what are some of your favorite books? Cinderella, Beauty and the
Beast, or The Princess Bride? The
underlying current of friendship and love cannot be denied in these stories, no
matter how innocent and subtle. And you cannot forget the amazing effect Disney
has had on children. Disney is just now creating stronger, independent female
characters who don’t wait to be rescued, but who slay their own villains and overcome
their challenges.
Parents have used literature sprinkled with
fear to teach their children about the dangers in the world around us. The
Brothers Grimm wrote classics so troubling that they have beenaltered recently
to soften the horror for children and lessen the nightmares that surely result.
Hansel and Gretel,Rapunzel, and Little Red Riding Hood taught the dangers
of trusting strangers and making bad decisions.And for adolescents, the
riveting true events portrayed in Number the
Stars and Stella by Starlight
frighten and inform young adolescents of the true evils thatlurk around them.There’s
an excitement and rush of adrenaline that suspense or horror books provide to
the thrill seekers.
It’s no surprise
that the romance genre is a billion-dollar industry.People have been
conditioned to love happy endings and the occasional fright. So, the blending
of the romance with suspense delivers an incredible pull that keeps readers
turning the pages long after lights out.
About the Author
Karen Tjebben lives in central North Carolina with her wonderful husband, twin daughters, and two hamsters. When her girls left for kindergarten, Karen discovered that she needed to fill her days with something, and that was the beginning of her writing career. She loves to create worlds filled with unique characters that she hopes will delight and raise goose bumps on her readers. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and seeing the world through her daughters' eyes.
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