The prologue of this story gripped me instantly—I couldn’t dive in fast enough. While that initial intrigue pulled me in, the pace soon settled as Nick and Charity’s relationship unfolded. I was especially curious about the character lingering in the background, whose presence set their story in motion. However, the weight of his dark past didn’t fully deliver on the threat he posed. That said, the romance between this hero and heroine was sweet, fast-paced, and undeniably hot. The epilogue was everything I love, and though this wasn’t my favorite in the series, I still thoroughly enjoyed it.

“Dangerous Secrets” is part of the Dangerous series by Lisa Marie Rice. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Small town librarian Charity gets swept off her feet by handsome, rich, and sexy as all get out Nick Ames. Nick has a secret - and that secret is that he’s trying to bring down a Russian mob leader - who happens to be Charity’s friend. I must admit, this book was not my favorite in the series. Nick first believes that at the age of 28 Charity will appear to be a “dried up prune” (really? At 28?). The two characters really reminded me a lot of the first book in this series - powerful take charge man and a “I don’t know how beautiful I am” female. The chemistry between them in instant lust - and they end up being married within ten days (not a spoiler as it’s obvious from the prologue). The sex scenes have heat, though I wasn’t too thrilled by some of Nick’s actions, even when he knew Charity wasn’t ready for him. Have to be honest when Charity said one line, it made my eyes roll hard and I knew that it was foreshadowing. If you want steam and spice, this has it.

I love reading about relationships when the woman gets the man to loosen up and stop being so frigid personality-wise. This new title from Rice explores that and more. I enjoyed the tension and flow of the book. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Dang! The chemistry was off the charts with Charity and Nick. She's lucky he came into her life right when he did, even if it was under false pretenses. If Vassily had gotten his hands on her, I can't even imagine what her life would have been like. How someone can turn on innocents after what happened to his one true love, baffles me. That scene was horrific. But everything about Charity and Nick was off the charts hot!

Oh my! What am amazing read! The level of suspense never lets up. Like the Midnight Man this is one I will read over and over! When the Iceman is sent on a mission little did he know that his life would change so with the meeting of 1 Librarian! If you like spicy romance with lots of suspense this is your read! A read into all hrs of the Night
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Action, suspense, international terrorists, obsession, human trafficking, mafia - all woven through with an unexpected love, that is real but not, but is! A lot of tense moments, strong and fast moving plot.

Loved reading the amazing and awesome romance story. Nick's mission is to get close to Charity, but Nick finds himself wanting Charity for himself. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting story by the fabulous author, Lisa Marie Rice.