Dangerous Melody

Treasure Seekers #2

by Dana Mentink

Stephanie Gage's father has been kidnapped—by a dangerous man who wants to make a trade. Her beloved dad for a multimillion-dollar family heirloom that's gone missing. Either Stephanie finds the valuable violin or her father dies. But to track it down, she must rely on Tate Fuego—the man who broke her heart years ago. Stephanie knows that Tate's reasons for helping have nothing to do with her.

And that the handsome demolitions expert knows more about destroying things than saving lives. But trusting Tate is all that stands between Stephanie and a madman's ultimate revenge.

Genres: Love Inspired Suspense, Love Inspired, Christian, Romance, Christian Fiction, Mystery, Harlequin

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

USA TODAY bestseller Dana Mentink enjoys writing in many different capacities. She currently writes for Harlequin's Love Inspired Suspense and Poisoned Pen Press.

Dana is the recipient of a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, two ACFW Carol Awards as well as a Holt Medallion.

Dana loves feedback from her readers. Contact her via her website at www.danamentink.com. and be sure to follow her on Bookbub!
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Reviews

[MJSH · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's such a joy to go through Dana Mentink's backlist of Love Inspired Suspense novels. I had read the first book quite a few years ago and then recently discovered that my library has the subsequent two books in the series. Imagine my surprise and delight!
In her typical fashion, the author delves once again into the fascinating world of treasure hunting that is fraught with danger, suspense, and mystery. This second book is about Stephanie, the sister in the treasure hunting trio, and her ex-boyfriend Tate who are paired together to rescue Stephanie's father and Tate's sister. They have a long, broken history with much hurt, anger, and mistrust between them but a multi-million dollar violin and a madman rampant on revenge and fulfilling his obsession propel them to make sense of the puzzle pieces and to rescue their loved ones no matter the cost.

If you enjoy romantic suspense, you will absolutely enjoy this book.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

I bought this book for my Kindle not long after I read Lost Legacy. I find Dana’s books well written and fast-paced. As soon as you start reading the story just grabs you and you don’t want to put the book down.

Stephanie Gage is forced to seek out an old violin when her former employer, who has developed an obsession with her, kidnaps her father and puts her brother into the hospital. He has been manipulating her so that she might someday come to love him.

Her former flame, Tate Fuego is also after this same man. His sister is in love with him and trying to prove herself by finding this violin before Stephanie does. Tate has a problem with prescription drugs that he is overcoming daily but Stephanie doesn’t want to give him the time of day for fear she might get her heart hurt in the process. Stephanie is forced to let Tate help her in the search for the violin. Of course, she is not happy she has to deal with Tate along with all the stress of her father’s kidnapping.

I think it was the complexity of the plot, the momentum of the storytelling and the fantastic writing that really made this book shine. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

I paid for this book with my own money.

[Lisa Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic for readers who love a twisted mystery where you follow the clues and try to guess how it's going to end. Lots of tension and high stakes.
A wide cast of characters who stand out as individuals. I loved the angst between the two main characters and their regret over what happened to their relationship.

[Julie Akeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad of a story. I started it not knowing it was like the second book so it was good the writer recapped things, but I was like uhhh maybe I should have looked for the first one. I had picked up this copy from my library's book sale, we don't have the others in this series (typical) and have to run a search later. Love the tension and issues between the two former lovers. Thats a hard thing to beat, addiction, especially when you take a painkiller that's supposed to help but you get addicted to it..I see it as less of the person's fault than the fact pharmaceuticals can be very addicting (I've watched House so I think of Vicodin). But the stalker of Stephanie is basically addicted to her, a super creepy way. His mind was really twisted. He had no sense of boundaries of other people and believed he was entitled to everything, but you feel sort of bad because the story goes back to where it might have started. This would make a great Christian Book club discussion book.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun story in the treasure seekers series. This time it features Stephanie, the daring sister, and a missing violin. But who actually owns the violin, and who will find it first? This one had plenty of twists.
Note: read this series in order. The sibling relationship is explained in book 1.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 of the Treasure Seekers is intense, intriguing, suspenseful, and action-packed. I’m enjoying these books featuring three siblings, their Treasure Seekers business, and their journeys to their Happily Ever Afters!

[Edward Hetzler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gimmicky

Short and predictable. This is more like a comic book than a novel. Good choice for when you are in an airplane or at the beach.

[Michelle Welc · Rating 1 out of 5]

I felt like this book just went on and on and so much of it could have been left out because it didn't contribute to the story

[Kim]

This was a very interesting book to read.

[John Hanscom · Rating 1 out of 5]

I would not recommend this book to anyone. I have read LOTS of these "love inspired novels," and this is the worst so far. It is part of a series - which is fine, other books have done the same - but this plunks us down in the middle of about three or four different plot lines, and we are left to figure out what is going on by hints dropped in the narrative. The action is started so quickly we do not get to know the characters, and, when, almost immediately, a bad thing happens, the logical response is, "Well, OK, but why would we care?" A lot of the action is solved by a mysterious detective to whom we are never introduced, and a mysterious "they" who pick up a "bad guy" at the airport, without an explanation how "they" knew to do so. Finally, it is poorly written. At one point, a man is putting on a t-shirt, and he is said to "pull it up over his jeans." That would make it a little hard to walk, and somewhat ungainly. I should hope he pulled it down over his head. "ARE THERE NO EDITORS FOR THESE BOOKS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!," he asks once again. Avoid this book; it is a waste of time.

[DJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the first book of the series, Brooke Ramsey meets Victor Gage… in the second book, Brooke and Victor are making big plans, but he gets involved in an auto accident… along with his dad, who is kidnapped!

Somehow, Victor’s sister Stephanie has gotten involved with an unscrupulous man – who’s demanding the Treasure Seekers find a family heirloom – or their father will die. This is Stephanie’s story…

Dana Mentink outdid herself when creating ruthless, annoying, and dangerous characters in this series! I love reading

I’ll stop now, so I don’t give away any spoilers – but this is another great mystery – if you are reading the series, you can read any of the books in any order – but it’ll be much better (in my opinion) if you start at the beginning, with Lost Legacy, then continue with Dangerous Melody.

Don’t miss this awesome suspense series!

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story of murder, stalking, forgiveness, danger and more. It has twists and turns that will keep you pressing to end of story.
Stephanie is in danger because of a man she worked for. He kidnaps her Dad to blackmail her and her family to find a treasure for him.
They are forced to look for a valuable violin. Not only has her Dad been kidnapped but her brother lays in hospital fighting for his life.
Her ex-boy is involved too because of his sister missing too. Tate battles drug addiction and had almost cost Stephanie her life at one point. He pushed her away.
In the end when they find the violin, a new twist in story surfaces.
Stephanie and tate are both strong and refuse to give up. Faith brings us to a great closin.
A word of caution - you won't want to lay the book down.

[Cassandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the beginning it starts out somewhat fast paced but as you read on the book starts slowing down and it is both good and bad. I say this because you get to know the characters a little more but at the same time it starts to drag in certain areas. And while she get a little more into the characters it still wasn't as in depth as it could have been. The ending was rushed though and the characters didn't really get to the root of the problems presented between themselves which just leaves a disappointing taste in your mouth. And while the plot was there it wasn't fully fleshed out.

[Brittany · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book through the First Reads giveaway program on Goodreads.

I had trouble getting into this book. An okay read with a few mistakes. It tosses us, clueless, into the middle of a story in which the characters don't want to care for each other, but fail miserably. There is a lot of action and twists but I had no problem sitting this book down and walking away.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book and I was really excited when things I suspected really early in the book were right!!! I just had to keep reading to see if I was right and I WAS!!!!! YES!!!!! I love it when I am right!!!! I also really liked the theme of the whole story. God will always forgive you no matter the mistake.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never give a 5 star rating...but I did! This was the best LI Suspense that I have ever read. Fast moving, interesting, including doubt, trust, love, murder, theft, you name it! But most of all "forgiveness". A great read for any age. Hope she sold lots of this one!

[Cathy Beckett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really loved this book. Stephanie's and Tate's story was very interesting. I loved the mystery within a mystery. The fast pace kept the story moving and I couldn't put the book down. It is definitely worth the read.

[Judine Brey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tate and Stephanie's stormy history makes this a fascinating read. I especially liked the over-arching theme of Christian forgiveness. I also appreciated learning about Luca more, since he had a smaller role in the last book.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Treasure Seekers
Category: Inspirational Romance

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Treasure Seekers
Category: Inspirational Romance

[Laurie D'ghent · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best Christian romances I've ever read, and that's saying a lot! Several surprises at the end.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hunting for an 18 million dollar violin in hopes of saving her father, Stephanie must learn to trust her ex. Fast paced read, lots of action and suspense.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

From Love Inspired Suspense Treasure Seekers series. I actually had one fact figured out, not as soon as I should have though. Stephanie and Tate. Gage family business.

[Melenia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good read

[Winter Aragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy the mystery and suspense with this book though I'm not into obsess stalker. It crept me out.

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action filled. Surprises to the finish.

[H.S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good inspirational suspense novel!