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A journalist stumbles onto the story of a lifetime ... and finds herself falling in danger.When naive young reporter Jessica Brady is kidnapped and held for ransom by the head of an illegal dog-fighting organization, undercover police officer Ian Cole realizes he's got his hands full. He's on the verge of busting the ring when he's assigned to babysit her, which isn't an easy feat. She's neurotic, feisty, and also happens to be scared to death of dogs. Now he has to figure out a way to get them both out alive.Jessica has no idea the thug she's becoming attracted to is actually a cop, but it's clear he's not like the rest of the men in the organization. Particularly Albert Mancini, the disturbed only son of the ring boss, who has an appetite for alcohol and women--especially Jessica.When Ian's cover is blown, he's forced to bust the ring early. Weeks later, Jessica can't stop thinking about the experience that has changed her forever. She wonders about the tall, sexy detective who saved her life--and the mobster's prize-winning pit bull, Bruta.An idea for a story is born. What if these dogs were given a second chance at life?As Jessica digs deeper into their troubled world, she ends up falling for the police officer who rescued them. And discovers layers of her heart she never knew existed.But when Albert escapes from jail, her happiness turns to terror. He hasn't forgotten about the detective who put him behind bars ... or the beautiful young woman whose every move has become his obsession.
- GenresRomantic Suspense
7 pages, Audio CD
First published February 20, 2012
72 people want to read
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Kaylie Newell
49 books302 followersKaylie Newell lives in Southern Oregon with her husband and two daughters. She’s the proud author of over a dozen romances, including the RITA® finalists, Christmas at The Graff and Tanner’s Promise.
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February 21, 2012
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I actually just finished this book. Normally I like to digest it, and then give my thoughts, but this book was AMAZING!! Kaylie Newell knocked it out of the park with Falling In Danger, and with 40% of the proceeds going to The Pixie Project (which Kaylie will talk about tomorrow when she comes by A Tasty Read to chat, so come back), you have no reason NOT to buy this book!!
My only warning to dog lovers, is that some of the scenes are sad and the discussion of true events are even sadder. I teared up a few times and you will too, especially when you meet "Bruta". LOVED HIM!! Speaking of LOVED.....Detective Ian Cole...um.....HELLO!! Mr. Detective is undercover when we first meet him, working to break the "Dog Fighting Ring" case, when he gets stuck babysitting, Jessica Brady, whom the idiot father and son team, have kidnapped to try and get money from her father. Jessica is everything that he doesn't need at that moment, when he is so close to blowing the case wide open, but her sweet voice and curvy body set off a protective streak in him that even he doesn't recognize.
I don't want to tell you too much about the story since it just came out today, and I sincerely want you all to read Kaylie's New Release, especially all my DOG lovers....we need to help support the rescues!! But I will say, I really, really liked this book, I liked our heroine, Jessica, who is funny and spunky, and I already drooled....I mean told you about Ian Cole....even his name is HOT!! And "Bruta"...who seriously makes this book SPECIAL.....we all need a Bruta in out lives!!
So my recommendation to you is to PURCHASE this book, well, you can also come by tomorrow and chat with me and Kaylie.....I will also be hosting a GIVEAWAY of an e-book copy of Falling In Danger for ONE lucky person to win!! So COME BACK TOMORROW to enter!!
I actually just finished this book. Normally I like to digest it, and then give my thoughts, but this book was AMAZING!! Kaylie Newell knocked it out of the park with Falling In Danger, and with 40% of the proceeds going to The Pixie Project (which Kaylie will talk about tomorrow when she comes by A Tasty Read to chat, so come back), you have no reason NOT to buy this book!!
My only warning to dog lovers, is that some of the scenes are sad and the discussion of true events are even sadder. I teared up a few times and you will too, especially when you meet "Bruta". LOVED HIM!! Speaking of LOVED.....Detective Ian Cole...um.....HELLO!! Mr. Detective is undercover when we first meet him, working to break the "Dog Fighting Ring" case, when he gets stuck babysitting, Jessica Brady, whom the idiot father and son team, have kidnapped to try and get money from her father. Jessica is everything that he doesn't need at that moment, when he is so close to blowing the case wide open, but her sweet voice and curvy body set off a protective streak in him that even he doesn't recognize.
I don't want to tell you too much about the story since it just came out today, and I sincerely want you all to read Kaylie's New Release, especially all my DOG lovers....we need to help support the rescues!! But I will say, I really, really liked this book, I liked our heroine, Jessica, who is funny and spunky, and I already drooled....I mean told you about Ian Cole....even his name is HOT!! And "Bruta"...who seriously makes this book SPECIAL.....we all need a Bruta in out lives!!
So my recommendation to you is to PURCHASE this book, well, you can also come by tomorrow and chat with me and Kaylie.....I will also be hosting a GIVEAWAY of an e-book copy of Falling In Danger for ONE lucky person to win!! So COME BACK TOMORROW to enter!!
April 19, 2012
The Kindle sample sold this book. I love when that happens. I stayed up way too late on a work night reading this book and couldn't wait to get back at it.
I loved the dog fighting ring storyline. It was a change of pace from the sex slave or drug cartel storylines that seem to permeate books today.
The heroine was on the youngish side and certainly naive, but it worked for the story. And she's got pretty good aim with her Jimmy Choos.
Ian/Fitz was a good "bad guy", a great cop and I loved that his and Jessica’s relationship actually developed over a few months even though their attraction to each other was instantaneous. The circumstances at the start of Falling in Danger lend itself to lots of sexual tension between them.
And Bruta….what can I saw about this big, scarred Pit-bull? I think had I been in Jessica’s place I would have been terrified of him in the beginning but your heart can’t help but feel for what he has to endure as a fighting dog. As a dog lover I couldn’t help but cringe at his brutal treatment…I felt so sorry for him. I certainly grew to love him...you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t and I was so glad he got to show his true colors. In the end he was the true hero.
I will definitely be reading more from this author.
I loved the dog fighting ring storyline. It was a change of pace from the sex slave or drug cartel storylines that seem to permeate books today.
The heroine was on the youngish side and certainly naive, but it worked for the story. And she's got pretty good aim with her Jimmy Choos.
Ian/Fitz was a good "bad guy", a great cop and I loved that his and Jessica’s relationship actually developed over a few months even though their attraction to each other was instantaneous. The circumstances at the start of Falling in Danger lend itself to lots of sexual tension between them.
And Bruta….what can I saw about this big, scarred Pit-bull? I think had I been in Jessica’s place I would have been terrified of him in the beginning but your heart can’t help but feel for what he has to endure as a fighting dog. As a dog lover I couldn’t help but cringe at his brutal treatment…I felt so sorry for him. I certainly grew to love him...you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t and I was so glad he got to show his true colors. In the end he was the true hero.
I will definitely be reading more from this author.
January 27, 2022
3.5 STARS
April 29, 2023
The ending was the best part. Loved Bruna, but the
MC's weren't anything special. The story's about
dog fighting & trying to stop a ring of it.
MC's weren't anything special. The story's about
dog fighting & trying to stop a ring of it.
March 5, 2012
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I received a copy of Falling in Danger by Kaylie Newell in exchange for my honest review.
When Journalist Jessica Brady is captured by the head of an illegal dog fighting ring she does everything she possibly can to escape, not believing her father who they are planning on blackmailing will ever pay over the ransom her captors are requesting.
Jessica was a believable character, her reactions and emotions when captured were portrayed perfectly; she was feisty, she showed her fear, she panicked and she fought back.
Ian Cole is undercover and on the verge of arresting the key players involved in the organization of the dog fighting ring when he is assigned to babysit Jessica which also enables him to protect her from the evil son of the ring boss, Albert Mancini. When Ian's cover is blown he is forced to bust the ring early, but Jessica doesn’t give up and decides to pursue the story.
I loved Ian and Jessica as a couple, he was certainly the alpha male and more or less lived for his job but I enjoyed how these two were bought together and their interactions.It was a really nice romance.
Falling in Danger was a real page turner; I enjoyed all of the characters, including the villains who were truly horrible; even Bruta played a wonderful role – I adored this dog and truly felt for what he had to endure.
Ms Newell’s writing is wonderful, the plot flowed quickly and smoothly and kept me riveted throughout. I will definitely read more books written by Kaylie Newell.
I received a copy of Falling in Danger by Kaylie Newell in exchange for my honest review.
When Journalist Jessica Brady is captured by the head of an illegal dog fighting ring she does everything she possibly can to escape, not believing her father who they are planning on blackmailing will ever pay over the ransom her captors are requesting.
Jessica was a believable character, her reactions and emotions when captured were portrayed perfectly; she was feisty, she showed her fear, she panicked and she fought back.
Ian Cole is undercover and on the verge of arresting the key players involved in the organization of the dog fighting ring when he is assigned to babysit Jessica which also enables him to protect her from the evil son of the ring boss, Albert Mancini. When Ian's cover is blown he is forced to bust the ring early, but Jessica doesn’t give up and decides to pursue the story.
I loved Ian and Jessica as a couple, he was certainly the alpha male and more or less lived for his job but I enjoyed how these two were bought together and their interactions.It was a really nice romance.
Falling in Danger was a real page turner; I enjoyed all of the characters, including the villains who were truly horrible; even Bruta played a wonderful role – I adored this dog and truly felt for what he had to endure.
Ms Newell’s writing is wonderful, the plot flowed quickly and smoothly and kept me riveted throughout. I will definitely read more books written by Kaylie Newell.
March 31, 2012
Review Written for www.books-n-kisses.com
The synopsis gives you a very clear explanation about the book so I will not reiterate that but I will tell you I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. The book is very well written especially since it looks like this is only the second book by this author.
I love the male character, Ian, he has a strength about him that is written so clearly into the character it is hard not to fall for him. Jessica is great too, except I would have been happier to not have her on the verge of tears so often. I also enjoyed Bruta, the pit bull. The book is about dogfighting and the rescue of fighting dogs and Bruta is a poster child for these innocent victims. It breaks your heart to know that these dogs are out there forced into a life they do not want and yet the books celebrates the “parents” who rescue these dogs and rehabilitate them. The only thing is I wished the author had given us a little more of an epilogue/chapter 15. It felt a little abrupt of an ending when it comes to the couple and the dog even though, yes, it is a happy ending a little more detail would have been nice. But other than that this book is great and is not a story to be missed.
**NOTE: 40% of the publisher's proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to The Pixie Project, a non-profit organization that provides adoption services for animals.
The synopsis gives you a very clear explanation about the book so I will not reiterate that but I will tell you I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. The book is very well written especially since it looks like this is only the second book by this author.
I love the male character, Ian, he has a strength about him that is written so clearly into the character it is hard not to fall for him. Jessica is great too, except I would have been happier to not have her on the verge of tears so often. I also enjoyed Bruta, the pit bull. The book is about dogfighting and the rescue of fighting dogs and Bruta is a poster child for these innocent victims. It breaks your heart to know that these dogs are out there forced into a life they do not want and yet the books celebrates the “parents” who rescue these dogs and rehabilitate them. The only thing is I wished the author had given us a little more of an epilogue/chapter 15. It felt a little abrupt of an ending when it comes to the couple and the dog even though, yes, it is a happy ending a little more detail would have been nice. But other than that this book is great and is not a story to be missed.
**NOTE: 40% of the publisher's proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to The Pixie Project, a non-profit organization that provides adoption services for animals.
June 6, 2012
Kaylie Newell is a new to me author. After reading Falling in Danger, I am looking forward to reading more books from her. The book is a very well written romantic suspense with a very icky bad guy. The characters were great. Jessica has a huge fear of dogs, but she can see the sweetness in Bruta, the pit bull. I thought for a dog, Bruta was a great character and what a hero he turned out to be.
Ian and Jessica have an instant attraction, but neither is willing to admit it. When they finally get together, the scene is combustible. They were great for each other in that they teach each other a lot about trust. Ian also shows Jessica the potential she has inside to be a great journalist. My only wish for the book is that I would have liked it to be a bit longer. I wanted more of Jessica and Ian together.
If you are looking for a new and fresh author, give Falling in Danger a shot!
Ian and Jessica have an instant attraction, but neither is willing to admit it. When they finally get together, the scene is combustible. They were great for each other in that they teach each other a lot about trust. Ian also shows Jessica the potential she has inside to be a great journalist. My only wish for the book is that I would have liked it to be a bit longer. I wanted more of Jessica and Ian together.
If you are looking for a new and fresh author, give Falling in Danger a shot!
February 19, 2012
This is a great book that you will not be able to put down! You could relate to the fear and intense emotions that the main character, Jessica, has for her captor! You fall in love with the dog and feel like you are watching the movie! Kaylie Newell has an amazing way of giving you plenty of detail so that you feel like you can see the scene! Kaylie is my favorite writer and I can't wait to read more of her books! Don't wait, go buy it today!
June 9, 2013
This book literally left me speechless. I am rarely left speechless (As many know HA!).
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I cannot recommend this author enough! VERY VERY talented and I plan on reading EVERY single book of hers!!!! If you haven't read this yet you SERIOUSLY are missing out!!!
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I cannot recommend this author enough! VERY VERY talented and I plan on reading EVERY single book of hers!!!! If you haven't read this yet you SERIOUSLY are missing out!!!
February 19, 2012
Wow! Great, gritty suspense and sexual tension, colorful descriptions and realistic characterizations will have you sucked into this story from page one. Could not put it down. Ms. Newell is going places.
April 9, 2012
This was a refreshing little book. Loved how she and Bruta saved each other. For a new author, I thought she had good description without being tedious. I would have liked to see more resolution to the relationship, although I guess we can infer.
March 30, 2012
Very precictable, which is not always a bad thing for me as a reader, but this one had nothing really to offer. No interesting heroes, heroines, villains or even canines. Just didn't do anything for me.
February 25, 2012
Two-haiku review:
TV reporter
Kidnapped by dogfight bad guy
Undercover cop
Action and suspense
Flawed characters find romance
Well written story
TV reporter
Kidnapped by dogfight bad guy
Undercover cop
Action and suspense
Flawed characters find romance
Well written story
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