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Dangerously burned-out, ex-LA cop Cam Starrett imagines his new job in a small, central California town will be a haven from the tragedy, grief, and anger that have shattered his heart. His battered soul cries out for peace and quiet and merciful boredom. Instead – during his very first day in the new town – he fires a gun, delivers an unusual baby, and hauls a passionate young woman into his embrace for a kiss of pure, scorching hunger. Shaken, he’s left stunned, perplexed, extremely hot and bothered – but not one bit bored. Despite her training as a school guidance counselor, Meredith Hayden secretly admits that people – especially men – baffle her. Confused and embarrassed by her reckless abandon in the arms of dangerous-looking Cam Starrett, she resolves to keep him at a distance, tempting and torturing them both all the more. But when they uncover an escalating pattern of bigotry and violence that threatens the lives of everyone in the community, Cam and Merry face an ordeal that will test not only the limits of their courage and trust, but also the true depth of their passion.
336 pages, Paperback
First published March 6, 2011
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About the author
Lorrie Farrelly
16 books164 followersA Navy brat and graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, LORRIE FARRELLY is proud to be a Fightin' Banana Slug. Following graduate school at Northwestern University, she began a career in education that included teaching art to 4th graders, drama to 8th graders, and finally, math to high school students.
She's been a Renaissance nominee for Teacher of the Year, a ranch hand at Disneyland’s Circle D Ranch, and a “Jeopardy!” TV quiz show champion.
Her novels have won multiple awards, including two 2014 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards. TERMS OF SURRENDER was a First Place Winner in the 2014 Laramie Awards, and TIMELAPSE was a First Place Winner in the 2014 Cygnus Awards. She has also written short fiction for Prairie Rose Publishing. Her short story "The Longest Way Home" won the Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award for Best Western Short Story of 2015.
Lorrie and her family live in Southern California.
WHAT READERS AND REVIEWERS ARE SAYING about Lorrie's novels:
"Filled with sweet emotion, but also heart wrenching hurt, TERMS OF SURRENDER by Lorrie Farrelly is exactly why I am such a fan of historical fiction!" ~ B. Casto, reviewing for Readers' Favorite
"TERMS OF SURRENDER is a heart-melting, pulse-racing, beautiful piece of literature." ~ Amazon Review
"TIMELAPSE is a fast-paced story that keeps the pages turning until the very end. This is one of my favorite books of the year!" ~ M. McManus, reviewing for Readers' Favorite
"Those who want their alternate history and timeslip stories laced with believable, winning protagonists should look no further than TIMELAPSE: it provides a gripping, involving read from start to finish, and stands out from the crowd." ~ D. Donovan, reviewing for Midwest Book Review
"DANGEROUS opens with a bang and just keeps on firing emotions and mystery to the end... Descriptions are vivid and capture a sense of awe, challenge, and love with deft pen strokes. Readers will find something new happens in every chapter...There's a healthy dose of steamy passion that charges the crime focus with romance, making this of special recommendation to romance readers." ~ D. Donovan, reviewing for Midwest Book Review
"DANGEROUS is a beautiful romance, full of heart wrenching insecurity and doubt, but it is also a gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat!" ~ Amazon UK Review
"TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT is a powerful story. It incorporates love, danger, and excitement, with a soupcon of the paranormal." ~ Jada Ryker, Author of the TAKES A DARE series
"Wow. What a great book! TERMS OF TEMPTATION has it all: coherent plot, clear setting, credible dialogue and slang (for 1903, Wyoming), textured primary and secondary characters, humor, pathos, villainy and murderous mayhem (but not too much), authentic adolescents, adorable baby wild animals, and a few profoundly moving scenes involving the family ghost, or guardian angel." ~ Amazon Review
"I loved it! The author has written such a great story and it is so descriptive, making you feel as if you are the one in danger. (THE GUARDIAN'S ANGEL) is a thriller that leaves you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last a!" ~ Linda Tonis, reviewing for Paranormal Romance Guild
"More than your usual crime story: THE GUARDIAN'S ANGEL holds that promise in its very title, reinforces it in its opening chapter, and keeps its promise through a series of vivid encounters that keep readers involved on an emotional level." ~ D. Donovan, reviewing for Midwest Book Review
Lorrie always enjoys hearing from readers! Find her at:
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https://www.facebook.com/LorrieFarrel...
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https://twitter.com/@lorriewrites
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She's been a Renaissance nominee for Teacher of the Year, a ranch hand at Disneyland’s Circle D Ranch, and a “Jeopardy!” TV quiz show champion.
Her novels have won multiple awards, including two 2014 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards. TERMS OF SURRENDER was a First Place Winner in the 2014 Laramie Awards, and TIMELAPSE was a First Place Winner in the 2014 Cygnus Awards. She has also written short fiction for Prairie Rose Publishing. Her short story "The Longest Way Home" won the Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award for Best Western Short Story of 2015.
Lorrie and her family live in Southern California.
WHAT READERS AND REVIEWERS ARE SAYING about Lorrie's novels:
"Filled with sweet emotion, but also heart wrenching hurt, TERMS OF SURRENDER by Lorrie Farrelly is exactly why I am such a fan of historical fiction!" ~ B. Casto, reviewing for Readers' Favorite
"TERMS OF SURRENDER is a heart-melting, pulse-racing, beautiful piece of literature." ~ Amazon Review
"TIMELAPSE is a fast-paced story that keeps the pages turning until the very end. This is one of my favorite books of the year!" ~ M. McManus, reviewing for Readers' Favorite
"Those who want their alternate history and timeslip stories laced with believable, winning protagonists should look no further than TIMELAPSE: it provides a gripping, involving read from start to finish, and stands out from the crowd." ~ D. Donovan, reviewing for Midwest Book Review
"DANGEROUS opens with a bang and just keeps on firing emotions and mystery to the end... Descriptions are vivid and capture a sense of awe, challenge, and love with deft pen strokes. Readers will find something new happens in every chapter...There's a healthy dose of steamy passion that charges the crime focus with romance, making this of special recommendation to romance readers." ~ D. Donovan, reviewing for Midwest Book Review
"DANGEROUS is a beautiful romance, full of heart wrenching insecurity and doubt, but it is also a gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat!" ~ Amazon UK Review
"TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT is a powerful story. It incorporates love, danger, and excitement, with a soupcon of the paranormal." ~ Jada Ryker, Author of the TAKES A DARE series
"Wow. What a great book! TERMS OF TEMPTATION has it all: coherent plot, clear setting, credible dialogue and slang (for 1903, Wyoming), textured primary and secondary characters, humor, pathos, villainy and murderous mayhem (but not too much), authentic adolescents, adorable baby wild animals, and a few profoundly moving scenes involving the family ghost, or guardian angel." ~ Amazon Review
"I loved it! The author has written such a great story and it is so descriptive, making you feel as if you are the one in danger. (THE GUARDIAN'S ANGEL) is a thriller that leaves you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last a!" ~ Linda Tonis, reviewing for Paranormal Romance Guild
"More than your usual crime story: THE GUARDIAN'S ANGEL holds that promise in its very title, reinforces it in its opening chapter, and keeps its promise through a series of vivid encounters that keep readers involved on an emotional level." ~ D. Donovan, reviewing for Midwest Book Review
Lorrie always enjoys hearing from readers! Find her at:
http://www.amazon.com/Lorrie-Farrelly...
https://www.facebook.com/LorrieFarrel...
https://sites.google.com/site/yourbes...
https://twitter.com/@lorriewrites
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
http://enovelauthorsatwork.com/153-2/
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+LorrieFa...
http://www.linkedin.com/p
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January 23, 2014
This was good. Kept my interest. But I wanted more done with the plot and how things resolved.
The resolutions felt skipped over. I wanted to see bad guys suffer or be confronted or face consequences for their actions. Not enough happened with that which made it less fulfilling.
There was a lot of time spent with the community and victims during an out-of-control fire. I was impatient with that section. I wanted to get back to what was going on with the culprits and characters.
I liked the two main characters Meredith and Cam. But their conflicts and resisting their feelings for each other were not interesting enough. I’ve read better.
There was one kind-of-date-rape scene (in Meredith’s past). The guy kept begging and pleading for sex. She eventually said ok, but she didn’t want to.
The ghost of a little girl Shayla was in three scenes. It was a tiny part, but I liked it.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Kindle count length: 5,381 (336 pages). Swearing language: mild. Sexual language: none to mild. Number of sex scenes: 5. Setting: current day central California town. Copyright: 2011. Genre: romantic suspense with a little fantasy.
The resolutions felt skipped over. I wanted to see bad guys suffer or be confronted or face consequences for their actions. Not enough happened with that which made it less fulfilling.
There was a lot of time spent with the community and victims during an out-of-control fire. I was impatient with that section. I wanted to get back to what was going on with the culprits and characters.
I liked the two main characters Meredith and Cam. But their conflicts and resisting their feelings for each other were not interesting enough. I’ve read better.
There was one kind-of-date-rape scene (in Meredith’s past). The guy kept begging and pleading for sex. She eventually said ok, but she didn’t want to.
The ghost of a little girl Shayla was in three scenes. It was a tiny part, but I liked it.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Kindle count length: 5,381 (336 pages). Swearing language: mild. Sexual language: none to mild. Number of sex scenes: 5. Setting: current day central California town. Copyright: 2011. Genre: romantic suspense with a little fantasy.
April 2, 2016
Dangerous by Lorrie Farrelly showed up in my Amazon recommendations. Though it isn’t my normal genre, the book is a Readers’ Favorite selection, so I decided to give it a read.
Synopsis (from the author): Dangerously burned-out, ex-LA cop Cam Starrett imagines his new job in a small, central California town will be a haven from the tragedy, grief, and anger that have shattered his heart. His battered soul cries out for peace and quiet and merciful boredom.
Instead - during his very first day in the new town - he fires a gun, delivers an unusual baby, and hauls a passionate young woman into his embrace for a kiss of pure, scorching hunger. Shaken, he's left stunned, perplexed, extremely hot and bothered - but not one bit bored.
Despite her training as a school guidance counselor, Meredith Hayden secretly admits that people - especially men - baffle her. Confused and embarrassed by her reckless abandon in the arms of dangerous-looking Cam Starrett, she resolves to keep him at a distance, tempting and torturing them both all the more.
But when they uncover an escalating pattern of bigotry and violence that threatens the lives of everyone in the community, Cam and Merry face an ordeal that will test not only the limits of their courage and trust, but also the true depth of their passion.
What I liked: Some of the things I look for in a good book are well-developed characters, an enjoyable story, and enough twists and turns to keep me interested. Dangerous had them all! The story starts with Cam losing it as an LA cop and goes from there. Merry and Cam have a smoldering flirtation, a fire provides the backdrop for a mystery, and the community pulling together in the face of tragedy adds the twists and intrigue. All told, Dangerous is an excellent story!
What I didn’t like: I thought some of the background were too stereotypical and I would have liked to know more about the mayor and his family, especially between the mayor and his wife. I think it would have added to the story. Other than that, no complaints from me!
Overall impression: Dangerous by Lorrie Farrelly is well-written, well-paced, and an interesting read. The characters are well-developed, the romance hot, and the story moves along nicely. Read this one if you are a fan of romance!
My Rating: 5 Stars
Synopsis (from the author): Dangerously burned-out, ex-LA cop Cam Starrett imagines his new job in a small, central California town will be a haven from the tragedy, grief, and anger that have shattered his heart. His battered soul cries out for peace and quiet and merciful boredom.
Instead - during his very first day in the new town - he fires a gun, delivers an unusual baby, and hauls a passionate young woman into his embrace for a kiss of pure, scorching hunger. Shaken, he's left stunned, perplexed, extremely hot and bothered - but not one bit bored.
Despite her training as a school guidance counselor, Meredith Hayden secretly admits that people - especially men - baffle her. Confused and embarrassed by her reckless abandon in the arms of dangerous-looking Cam Starrett, she resolves to keep him at a distance, tempting and torturing them both all the more.
But when they uncover an escalating pattern of bigotry and violence that threatens the lives of everyone in the community, Cam and Merry face an ordeal that will test not only the limits of their courage and trust, but also the true depth of their passion.
What I liked: Some of the things I look for in a good book are well-developed characters, an enjoyable story, and enough twists and turns to keep me interested. Dangerous had them all! The story starts with Cam losing it as an LA cop and goes from there. Merry and Cam have a smoldering flirtation, a fire provides the backdrop for a mystery, and the community pulling together in the face of tragedy adds the twists and intrigue. All told, Dangerous is an excellent story!
What I didn’t like: I thought some of the background were too stereotypical and I would have liked to know more about the mayor and his family, especially between the mayor and his wife. I think it would have added to the story. Other than that, no complaints from me!
Overall impression: Dangerous by Lorrie Farrelly is well-written, well-paced, and an interesting read. The characters are well-developed, the romance hot, and the story moves along nicely. Read this one if you are a fan of romance!
My Rating: 5 Stars
July 19, 2013
Delivering a foal links two strangers for life in Lorrie Farrelly’s book Dangerous. The cozy environs of Chima Valley, California is the setting for Farrelly’s tale as the town’s new Chief of Police Cam Starrett and guidance counselor Meredith “Merry” Hayden are brought together after a tragic accident. A blessing emerges out of the tragedy as the pair is confronted with the unexpected circumstances of having to deliver a newborn foal. The scene puts a smile on the reader’s face, although what causes the tragic accident, which leaves the foal’s mother dead as well as the driver of the horse trailer, incites suspicions.
Farrelly’s characters are strongly defined. They are either good or bad. Very few of them fall in a gray shade. Farrelly’s descriptions of the scenery paint a vivid image in the reader’s mind, and her characterization gives readers insight into the emotional currents leading the characters. Farrelly takes the reader inside the person beneath the surface as the characters weigh their options when determining a decision and reflecting over past memories. They are people whom the reader can relate to and either adore or despise. There is no middle ground when it comes to the readers feelings for the characters. It’s one or the other.
Cam and Merry are two well-adjusted people who band together to investigate an underground movement in Chima Valley fostered by the Paramilitary Aryan Resistance. The movement is terrorizing residents of Chima Valley and fueling discontent. It’s discovered that the members of the movement were the ones behind the tragic accident which caused a foal to be orphaned. The clues which Farrelly lines up for the reader follows a logical progression, supplying practical information which readers can apply to their own lives.
Farrelly taps into a heavy issue that holds significance in modern society. Like the foal emerging out of a tragic accident, more blessings emerge from such dark periods in her story, giving readers sprigs of hope that life has a proclivity to veer towards happy pastures. She makes this fantasy seem quite possible in reality.
Farrelly’s characters are strongly defined. They are either good or bad. Very few of them fall in a gray shade. Farrelly’s descriptions of the scenery paint a vivid image in the reader’s mind, and her characterization gives readers insight into the emotional currents leading the characters. Farrelly takes the reader inside the person beneath the surface as the characters weigh their options when determining a decision and reflecting over past memories. They are people whom the reader can relate to and either adore or despise. There is no middle ground when it comes to the readers feelings for the characters. It’s one or the other.
Cam and Merry are two well-adjusted people who band together to investigate an underground movement in Chima Valley fostered by the Paramilitary Aryan Resistance. The movement is terrorizing residents of Chima Valley and fueling discontent. It’s discovered that the members of the movement were the ones behind the tragic accident which caused a foal to be orphaned. The clues which Farrelly lines up for the reader follows a logical progression, supplying practical information which readers can apply to their own lives.
Farrelly taps into a heavy issue that holds significance in modern society. Like the foal emerging out of a tragic accident, more blessings emerge from such dark periods in her story, giving readers sprigs of hope that life has a proclivity to veer towards happy pastures. She makes this fantasy seem quite possible in reality.
January 7, 2026
Dangerous by Lorrie Farrelly is an emotionally charged romantic suspense that pulls you in from the very first page. Cam Starrett is a classic wounded hero burned-out, grieving, and desperate for peace yet the story wastes no time throwing him straight into chaos, danger, and undeniable chemistry. His first day in town alone sets the tone for a fast-paced, intense ride.
Meredith Hayden is a strong and relatable heroine whose inner conflict adds depth to the romance. The push-and-pull between Cam and Merry is both frustrating and delicious, filled with longing, restraint, and explosive moments of connection. Their chemistry feels raw and believable, especially as they’re forced to confront danger not only around them, but within their own hearts.
The suspense plot is well woven, addressing themes of prejudice, violence, and community tensions without overshadowing the romance. Instead, it raises the stakes and strengthens the bond between the characters. The emotional weight, combined with passion and action, makes this book hard to put down.
I especially enjoyed this book, just as I enjoy all the books Olivia introduces they consistently lead me to engaging stories, compelling characters, and satisfying emotional journeys. Dangerous is no exception and stands out as a gripping, heartfelt read.
Meredith Hayden is a strong and relatable heroine whose inner conflict adds depth to the romance. The push-and-pull between Cam and Merry is both frustrating and delicious, filled with longing, restraint, and explosive moments of connection. Their chemistry feels raw and believable, especially as they’re forced to confront danger not only around them, but within their own hearts.
The suspense plot is well woven, addressing themes of prejudice, violence, and community tensions without overshadowing the romance. Instead, it raises the stakes and strengthens the bond between the characters. The emotional weight, combined with passion and action, makes this book hard to put down.
I especially enjoyed this book, just as I enjoy all the books Olivia introduces they consistently lead me to engaging stories, compelling characters, and satisfying emotional journeys. Dangerous is no exception and stands out as a gripping, heartfelt read.
November 14, 2023
Cam Starrett is an L.A. policeman who has left the big city after one bad experience too many. He’s also nursing a broken heart after the ugly break up of his marriage. He’s given what appears to be the more peaceful job of policing the rural community of Chima Valley, California. But a group of local teenage tearaways led by Denny Johnson turn out to be more than run-of-the-mill juvenile delinquents. They’re young disciples of a white supremacist organisation with a penchant for violent racist attacks. To counter them, Cam finds an unlikely and at first unwanted ally – high school counsellor Merry Hayden. Merry is a young woman also bruised by romantic failure and, like Cam, reluctant to commit to any new relationships. But these two damaged people are forced to work together when the Johnson Gang turn to arson in terrorising Chima Valley; gradually Cam and Merry start committing again. Romantic fiction is not my thing so I was pleased that DANGEROUS is also a punchy, fast-paced thriller. Farrelly shows the grittiness that made previous novels of hers that I’ve read – her western TERMS OF SURRENDER and the excellent dystopian sci-fi/ time-travel novel TIMELAPSE - so enjoyable. And with DANGEROUS she does it again! Highly recommended.’
March 8, 2014
At first glance if you aren't used to reading a story in multiply points of view, you may have a hard time getting into this story. Don't quit, keep going, it's worth it. What you will find is a story about two very wounded people. Both determined to never make the same mistakes again, therefore avoiding the hurt they've suffered in the past. In doing so, they almost miss out on the love they were always meant to experience...together.
Cam Starrett is a broken police officer who has seen too much death and destruction by humans against other humans and who has an ex-wife who nearly destroys him with lies and deceit. He takes the job of Chief of Police in what he assumes is the sleepy little village of Chima Valley. What he finds is a mayor who thinks he owns the town and everyone in it, including the police department and a hidden hotbed of bigotry and hate. And then there's Meredith (Merry) Hayden, the high school guidance councilor. She brings an entirely different set of problems.
Merry Hayden makes the mistake of trusting the wrong man with her innocence, like so many other girls their first time away from home. When a popular and good looking boy at college, paid Merry the kind of attention the shy bookish girl had never had, she mistook it for love. The hit to her fragile ego, with his eventual clear dismissal of her after raping her, was devastating. Leaving her unable to trust anyone even herself. Cam Starrett drew her like a moth to a flame and scared her beyond words.
Being determined to stay from the other, did not work for either of them. Drawn to each other through the near devastation of the small town by hate filled teenagers on a rampage, Cam and Merry can't help themselves.
Ms. Farrelly's descriptions of the Chima Valley area make a visual that is both breathtaking and horrifying when a fire rages through it. I felt as if I was there seeing the fire and it's destruction through the eyes of the characters. She also paints side characters that come to mean a lot to you as well in this story.
Also, I found the Epilogue extremely satisfying in the way Ms. Farrelly found HEA's for more than just her two main characters. A very good read.
Cam Starrett is a broken police officer who has seen too much death and destruction by humans against other humans and who has an ex-wife who nearly destroys him with lies and deceit. He takes the job of Chief of Police in what he assumes is the sleepy little village of Chima Valley. What he finds is a mayor who thinks he owns the town and everyone in it, including the police department and a hidden hotbed of bigotry and hate. And then there's Meredith (Merry) Hayden, the high school guidance councilor. She brings an entirely different set of problems.
Merry Hayden makes the mistake of trusting the wrong man with her innocence, like so many other girls their first time away from home. When a popular and good looking boy at college, paid Merry the kind of attention the shy bookish girl had never had, she mistook it for love. The hit to her fragile ego, with his eventual clear dismissal of her after raping her, was devastating. Leaving her unable to trust anyone even herself. Cam Starrett drew her like a moth to a flame and scared her beyond words.
Being determined to stay from the other, did not work for either of them. Drawn to each other through the near devastation of the small town by hate filled teenagers on a rampage, Cam and Merry can't help themselves.
Ms. Farrelly's descriptions of the Chima Valley area make a visual that is both breathtaking and horrifying when a fire rages through it. I felt as if I was there seeing the fire and it's destruction through the eyes of the characters. She also paints side characters that come to mean a lot to you as well in this story.
Also, I found the Epilogue extremely satisfying in the way Ms. Farrelly found HEA's for more than just her two main characters. A very good read.
August 12, 2016
Dangerous Romance
Veteran cop Cam Starrett wants to escape the stress and heartache of big-city crime. Scarred by brutal events, he thinks a small-town atmosphere will be peaceful. He's proved wrong.
Merry is a high school guidance counselor. She feels equipped to help her students and she loves animals. She thinks a large, haunted ex-cop is beyond her understanding.
Dangerous, by Lorrie Farrelly, is a compelling story. Ms. Farrelly does an excellent job creating the believable characters. Cam needs to put his demons to rest. Merry is a lovely woman with a huge heart. Through the story, Ms. Farrelly weaves love and danger with a bit of the paranormal for a heartwarming romance.
Veteran cop Cam Starrett wants to escape the stress and heartache of big-city crime. Scarred by brutal events, he thinks a small-town atmosphere will be peaceful. He's proved wrong.
Merry is a high school guidance counselor. She feels equipped to help her students and she loves animals. She thinks a large, haunted ex-cop is beyond her understanding.
Dangerous, by Lorrie Farrelly, is a compelling story. Ms. Farrelly does an excellent job creating the believable characters. Cam needs to put his demons to rest. Merry is a lovely woman with a huge heart. Through the story, Ms. Farrelly weaves love and danger with a bit of the paranormal for a heartwarming romance.
August 13, 2016
Like she did with her Terms of Surrender, Ms Farrelly had me from the beginning with this book. From the dangerous car accident to the raging bushfire to the difficulties of dealing with rural teenagers, with a kindling romance between two troubled characters...she's an expert at contemporary romance as much as she is at Western romance.
Merry is the perfect guidance counsellor I wish I'd had at school, while Cam is the police officer you'd love to meet off-duty...and Merry certainly does! Thrown together by one emergency, these two only seem to meet when there's another crisis. No ordinary dating scenarios in this book - not even a meeting for coffee.
A brilliant combination of suspense and romance that kept me on my toes until the very end.
Merry is the perfect guidance counsellor I wish I'd had at school, while Cam is the police officer you'd love to meet off-duty...and Merry certainly does! Thrown together by one emergency, these two only seem to meet when there's another crisis. No ordinary dating scenarios in this book - not even a meeting for coffee.
A brilliant combination of suspense and romance that kept me on my toes until the very end.
July 18, 2014
Dangerous is an entertaining romance novel, with enough action to keep the reader turning pages. The characters are well developed with enough background information to provide insight into their personalities, actions and reactions. Don't skip the Prologue. Set in California, the author touches on several issues of concern to many. Gangs, politics, bullying, and prejudice all have a part in this story, as well as courage, sacrifice, and compassion. The determination of the often under-appreciated first responders, the police, the firemen and the EMTs, are prevalent and play a large part in the storyline. Overall, I enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone who likes an easy to read, entertaining story of romance, combined with some social issues and a bit of paranormal.
October 11, 2014
This is my second book I've read from this author. She writes wonderful romance novels. I love the way this story starts. Instantly, I was intrigued. In that first paragraph, the author shows the depth of the hero's character.
I was also impressed with the way the author set the meeting of the two main characters. They go through so much trauma right from the start that they can't help but be connected through this connection.
Ultimately, we find out the problems of the small town as well how the new "cop" comes and makes it all right again. In the mean time, we enjoy how their love blossoms.
If you want a light romance read--to escape--this is the book for you.
I was also impressed with the way the author set the meeting of the two main characters. They go through so much trauma right from the start that they can't help but be connected through this connection.
Ultimately, we find out the problems of the small town as well how the new "cop" comes and makes it all right again. In the mean time, we enjoy how their love blossoms.
If you want a light romance read--to escape--this is the book for you.
October 12, 2014
I don't normally read in the romance genre, but I found this to be more of a thriller than a romance. Certainly, there were romantic scenes, and plenty of sexual tension between the two protagonists, but there was plenty of action and conflict. I found this to be a very interesting read, given some of the topics covered within its pages. The hate crimes in the book, and resulting fear/anger/resentment, was very well written. I think this is a wonderful read for anyone who enjoys either the romantic or thriller genres, as it contains a good amount of both. Great characters, fast plot, fun read.
October 26, 2014
What a good book! I thought I would read this whilst dying my hair. The book should have a health warning on it - I finally washed the stuff out 2 hours later! I really couldn’t put it down. It’s incredibly well written, I am completely smitten with Cam and I found the characters and situations plausible and engaging. The reasons for Cam and Merry’s emotional damage was refreshingly realistic and believable. I loved the small town angle heaps and the image of the bellicose mayor throwing his weight about and I liked the kick in the action at the end. Definitely recommend this but just make sure your whole afternoon is free and you won’t have to be distracted by something important.
September 28, 2015
A sweet, contemporary love story. I enjoyed the two main characters, Cam and Merry, very much. The writing is sharp and plot based, getting to the point quickly. It hooks your interest from the start and keeps it to the end, moving quickly and smoothly. The author touches on themes such as bigotry and bullying without becoming overwhelmingly dark. I loved the happy ending. My only objection is that the author builds the initial tension masterfully, but the resolution to the conflict is somewhat anticlimactic. I did, however, like the story very much and definitely recommend the novel. I will definitely read more by this author.
September 13, 2016
"Dangerous" by Lorrie Farrelly is beautiful romantic story with plenty of drama and suspense. At the heart of it are two well chosen main characters with their own hurts and complex past. Police officer Cam and Merry however are very drawn to each other and find it hard to avoid the other with everything that goes on in the community.
Told with multiply points of view you get a good insight into each character, making them easy to care and fear for.
The action or danger part is quite compelling and with the animal segments and the romance this should find many enthusiastic readers.
Told with multiply points of view you get a good insight into each character, making them easy to care and fear for.
The action or danger part is quite compelling and with the animal segments and the romance this should find many enthusiastic readers.
September 16, 2014
Loved this light romance novel. Full of action, suspense, and romance. Ms. Farrelly provides lots of detail to paint the picture as if you could picture yourself there. The characters are also well developed. I grew up in Southern California and the description of the town and destruction of the wild fires that Ms. Farrelly describes are highly accurate and believable. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone.
March 9, 2016
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~Lisa
~Lisa
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