River of Danger by Alexa Verde
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Dallas reporter River Montenegro returns to her hometown, Rios Azules, in south Texas to aid her father, a constantly recovering alcoholic. After the notorious Smiling Killer strikes close to her home — and her own neck, River grudgingly accepts help from her childhood friend and first love, who unknowingly crushed her heart.
When his formerly awkward school buddy is being stalked and attacked, local newspaper editor and town favorite Jacob Forrester decides to protect River. Falling for River, who blossomed into a confident, beautiful woman, Jacob is also eager to take their friendship to a different level. But River always made it clear she wouldn’t stick around.
Scarred and scared, River has fled to the big city lights once. But she’s stronger now. The homegrown killer better be prepared because not all Rivers run…
Novella River of Danger is a prequel to the Secrets of Rios Azules Series, followed by Book 1, Color of Danger. The series is set in Rios Azules, a small Texas town where rivers and emotions run deep, and the richest family in town has a fine taste for food, jewelry, and murder. Each book is a complete inspirational romantic suspense and can be read as a stand-alone. Each book in the series features one of five childhood friends – a group once nicknamed Danger Girls – finding love amid danger to her life, her heart, and her faith.
My thoughts:
Last year, I had the privilege of reading and reviewing Alexa Verde’s debut novel, Color of Danger. This inspirational romantic suspense kept me guessing until the very end! It also left me eager for more, so I was excited to learn that Alexa was releasing a prequel novella.
River of Danger is an exciting story and a wonderful introduction to the Secrets of Rios Azules Series! Whether you’ve already enjoyed the first book, as I have, or have not yet had the pleasure of visiting Rios Azules, this novella is a recommended read.
I enjoyed getting to know River Montenegro and her childhood friends, the Danger Girls, and look forward to reading each of their stories in future books. Alexa Verde skillfully weaves elements of drama, intrigue, and romance with an inspirational thread. I really enjoyed River of Danger and can’t wait for more stories in this exciting series!
My thanks to the author for the complimentary copy of River of Danger. I appreciate the opportunity to read this novella and share my honest opinion.
Alexa has graciously offered to give away an e-copy of River of Danger and an e-copy of Color of Danger to one lucky winner! To enter, please leave a comment, along with your email address.
This giveaway ends Wednesday, June 10 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
The winner will be drawn and announced on Thursday, June 11.
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About the Author:
Alexa Verde fell in love with writing at age eight when she penned her first poem. After publishing 200 short stories, poems, and articles in the five languages she speaks, Alexa has turned her creative passion to writing novels. Her May 2014 debut inspirational romantic suspense, COLOR OF DANGER, is the first in her Secrets of Rios Azules series—set in a fictional small Texas town where rivers and emotions run deep and the richest family in town has a fine taste for food, jewelry, and murder.
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Wow! What a great giveaway, Britney! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. And thank you, Alexa, for your great books!
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Thank you, Melanie, and my pleasure!
You’re welcome, Melanie! Good luck in the giveaway!
I enjoyed the review & I’d like to read this book. thanks for the giveaway…
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Glad you enjoyed the review! Good luck in the giveaway!
Great review! I can’t pass up books with “Danger” in the title! Thanks for the giveaway.
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I loved the review, too. Thank you, Britney! And it seemed like a good idea to use the word “danger” in the title as I write romantic suspense. 🙂 Of course, I secretly hoped that the readers will like the title, too.
Thanks so much for being a blog follower and sharing the giveaway! Good luck, Caryl!
Intrigue, suspense & romance….what a combination!! Sounds like two books that need to be on my to-read list 🙂 Thank you for the review, really makes me want to delve right in and for the opportunity to win a copy for myself. Blessings!
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Thank you, Trixi! Your words are like music to author’s ears. 🙂
Thanks so much for following my blog and sharing the giveaway, Trixi! Good luck to you!
Britney, thank you so much for a wonderful review and a great post! I’m very grateful for the opportunity to share my books with your readers.
You’re welcome, Alexa! It is my pleasure!
Great review and the chance to win two of your books! Wonderful Alexa!
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Good luck in the giveaway, Connie!
Britney, I follow this blog and I have shared this review/giveaway on Twitter.
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Thanks for this giveaway!
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Thank you very much, Connie! And I appreciate sharing on Twitter!
Thank you so much for being a blog follower and sharing the giveaway!
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Thank you very much, Sonja! Best of luck in the giveaway!
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I like to try new authors!
Thank you very much, Joan, for giving new authors a chance!
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Thank you for the post and giveaway. I always enjoy finding new authors
You’re welcome, Shirley! Good luck!
Thank you for the post and giveaway. I always enjoy finding new authors.
Thank you so much for giving new authors a chance! Much appreciated!
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I would love to read these books!
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