Review: A Deadly Obsession

A Deadly Obsession by Melanie James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



Bailey Varness brought this story to life so well I had to take breaks while listening because the villain made me twitch so bad! His madness and cruelty were palpable. Jenny's indomitable spirit also shined through clear and bright :) Never before have I rooted against the bad guy so vehemently! It was a great listen and I will definitely be looking for more of her performances :)


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In The Crosshairs Of A Madman




This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is A Valentine's Surprise. This is the second book. I can't wait to find out what happens in the next one!


Jenny has always been watched over. Both her brother Adam and his partner Jake have always been there to protect her. Too bad protection isn't what she really wants from Jake! She knows it's wrong... But Jake is the only man she has ever wanted. How will she ever get him to see her as the real life grown up woman she is? Someone worthy and deserving of the love she knows he is capable of giving? If she succeeds will her brother ever forgive them?


Jake knows Jenny has feelings for him but he is so not worthy of her. His family alone would bring her no end of misery. He can't bring himself to tell her the truth of his upbringing much less how he truly feels about her. Someone so innocent should be far away from him after all. Will he be able to keep her safe? Even from himself? Or is he doing her more harm than good by denying her? Will they ever work things out?


Unbeknownst to the main characters Jenny is being stalked. The madman is just biding his time, waiting to snatch her when the time is right. Will the stalker get his way and grab his prize? Or will her protectors realize the threat in time?



***This series is suitable for adult listeners (or readers) who enjoy chiclitish contemporary romances with a few mild taboos as well as loads of suspense and thrills and a sweet mildly old fashioned hero who still brings a lot of steam to the love scenes leading to a HEA :)

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