One Step Closer

by Maggie Collins

Liv Riley is a rising star in the Boston DA’s office when her life is suddenly turned upside down… Her boss is found murdered and she’s dodging a barrage of bullets. Now she has Special Agent Ridge Harrington tailing her every move. Danger lurks and sparks fly as Liv and Ridge explore the sizzling attraction between them as the investigation leads them down a path of cryptic clues, cover ups and deadly secrets.

310 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2012

About the author

Maggie works in the financial services industry. An avid reader of romantic suspense for years, she is now the author of DEADLY SHADOWS, ONE STEP CLOSER, BE STILL MY BREATH and NOW YOU SEE ME which are all available on Amazon.com. She is a wife, busy mom of three teens and lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley in New York.


Her fifth novel, NEVER LET ME GO, is just weeks away from release on Amazon.com For more information check out Maggie's blog for readers and writers...her facebook page and visit www.maggiecollins.net often for the latest on new releases along with fun contests and great giveaways

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from the author, and I have to say I fell into it...read it all in less than a day and have now ordered some more. All the characters were relatable and were portrayed excellently. There was enough suspense and drama to make you want to keep reading without making the story over the top and unbelievable. My only criticism would be, I felt it needed to tell more of Ridges backstory. However this didn't make the story any less enjoyable. I would recommend this book to all. It's one you can curl up with on the sofa or take away as a holiday read. Please read and I hope you enjoy.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway, which did not affect my rating or review.

This book more of a romance-type novel than a mystery-type one, and for that it fits the bill of what you would expect from a romance. Boy meets girl, boy and girl feel attracted to one another, they have conflicts and reasons why they cannot be together...

The book got better as it went along. At the start, I wanted to smack Liv, the protagonist who spent a great deal of time complaining about a) how her family treats her like a baby even though she is a grown-up, independent woman, and then conceding to everyone around and not taking any actions without consulting someone about it first (and wondering why they treat her like that?) and b) repeatedly noting that she could not be with Ridge because he is her brother's best friend. Both complaints, over and over and over again. After we got past that part, the book picked up somewhat. Most of the action happens in the last chapter of the book. But again, it is written as a romance rather than a mystery.

I think I would have enjoyed this book more at an earlier period of my life. I also think that I would have enjoyed the book more if it had been more carefully edited. The many typos and grammar errors really detracted from the reading.

Overall, if you are looking for a decent romance and are able to ignore the errors, you might enjoy this book.

[Lyle Appleyard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book through a Goodread Giveaway contest.

A female lawyer, who works for the Boston District attorny, is in Chicago with her boss. He is murdered before getting home. The mystery is who is responsibe and why. Will he strike again? What was her boss working on? Of course the lawyer will need protection, just in case she is next. In steps a guy she has had a crush on for a long time. One ending may surprise you. The other won't.

This was not a hard book to read. The solution to the crime did surpise me a little. I always like a whoduunit with a good twist. Who can you trust? The romantic side was not a surprise. The character development was good. Kept the story moving.

The ro,amtic part of the story seemed a little drawn out to me. We all knew it would end that way. The male character I found to be a little bit unbeleivable. Rich, good looking, charming, former Navy Seal and now top FBI agent. A little over the top.

I enjoyed the book. I would recommend it as a light read.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book through the GoodReads First Reads giveaways.

One Step Closer by Maggie Collins is in desperate need of an editor who does his/her job. The poor editing of this book took away from the storyline. I spent more time telling my husband about the poor sentence structures, misspellings and other mistakes than the actual story itself. (There was actually one point where a character was eating steak on one page and then eating fish as I turned the page, I kid you not!) Not a good sign. All in all, the book would make a good beach reading as it is a light, fast-paced, romance thriller.

[BB · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book through the Goodreads First Reads giveaways.

My first romance thriller book, not a disappointing introduction to the genre. A fast paced, uncomplicated, read competently written Familiar characters - rich, highly skilled, handsome hero and intelligent sassy female forced together by circumstances; police intrigue, bitchy colleagues, helicopters, private Islands!

Nice balance between the romance and thriller themes with touches of humour.

A few typos and some Americanisms, but nothing detrimental to the story

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book through Goodreads First Reads. This is a fun, light summer read with great chemistry between the lead characters. The storyline and 'mystery' are predictable, but it is an enjoyable book easily read in one sitting.