Reviews

Deadly Trouble by J.L. Hammer

mandy_pandy's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this fast-paced, suspenseful romance. Lily and Cooper have really great chemistry. This book was the perfect mix of suspense, drama, and romance. Sometimes when I read a suspenseful romance, I feel the romance aspect can be lacking with the focus on suspense but this story had a nice mix of both. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't put the book down. Lily and Cooper were also really sexy together and there was really good sexual tension. I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it for anyone who loves suspenseful romance!

**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**

bfdbookblog's review

4.0

didn't realize this is book 2...definitely can be read as a stand alone. this is a romantic-ish suspense book with a really great suspense story and very little romance. both characters were strong and likeable both with unique careers adding to the appeal of the story. there was so much packed into the first 85% of the book that the last 15% seemed a bit rushed but it doesn't detract from the story too much.

i will definitely be going back to read book 1 and look forward to the next story - i'm hoping it's rae's story since there was so much hinted at being hidden by her.

ela_35's review

2.0

I liked this book but I wanted to see more chapters showing what Cooper and Lily’s everyday lives would look like.

I liked the plot as lots of things happened but I thought that some of the things that happened came out of nowhere.

I really liked how Cooper and Lily interacted with each other, their conversations were funny. I wanted to see more chapters where they interact with side characters, like their families and friends. The situation with Lily’s father was annoying.

I want to read the last book in this series as I want to find out more about Rae.

booksuperpower's review

4.0

Deadly Trouble by J.L. Hammer is a 2015 Entangled publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I picked this book out on a whim, thinking it was like a romantic comedy, with some light romantic suspense elements. But, I must say that while the story is not overly dark or heavy in any way, I was genuinely surprised when not only did it bark, but it had a larger bite than I has anticipated. But, I was also very pleased by it's depth and warmth.

This story is action packed with bullets flying in all directions, and don't think for one minute this is not serious business. There is real danger,casualties, and heart pumping suspense.

I loved Lily, Cooper and of course, little Jaime, all of whom were brave in their own way. Lily isn't a pessimist, but like all of us, she is a product of her past, and her past was certainly bumpy, and very emotional.

Cooper, is an atypical hero for a romantic suspense novel, in that he is not some wise cracking detective, or a tattooed alpha military guy. Cooper is a doctor, but not the medical kind. He's professor, and is right on the brink of a huge medical breakthrough. Yet, he exhibits great inner and physical strength and uses his brain to get them out of tight situations, plus he can be funny too. I mean, how hot is that?

Although, Lily's determination to save Jaime has some far reaching repercussions, especially for Cooper, and her constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, causes major problems for the couple, but still, Lily is always putting Cooper first in her thoughts, even when her own situation is equally dire.

While trust is a significant thread running throughout the story, forgiveness also plays a role as Lily will have to confront her past, in order to set things right for herself and Cooper. This was one of my favorite parts of the story because Lily brings the two main men in her life together in order to right a wrong, but she ends up being the winner all the way around.

This is one of the more original romantic suspense novels I've read in a while with unconventional lead characters, in an interesting location, in a situation that calls attention to some real life issues in Belize, but that's not all! There's a really sweet romance, and a heartwarming feel good story on top of that.

I really did enjoy this book and I recommend it to those who enjoy contemporary romance and romantic suspense.
4 stars