Trust or run? The wrong decision will be deadly. After losing three loved ones, Detective Dominic Rossi is an expert at keeping his distance from all things female–that is until he meets Tessa Redman, a woman who seems mighty troubled. She’s definitely hiding something from him, but that only brings out his need to protect even more.When a hot looking detective begins snooping around Tessa’s … detective begins snooping around Tessa’s bar, she panics, believing he’s there on behalf of her ex-husband–a cop on the take who she turned in–a man who swore he’d kill her.
But Dom’s random tenderness awakens something deep inside her, and while he doesn’t seem anything like her ex, the guy is a cop–and a rich one at that.
Only after several of her patrons are murdered and her father is killed is she forced to decide: trust Dominic or run for her life?
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This is the first book I’m reading from the author and I must say I really loved her writing style. Terror and Temptation took off right from chapter one and it never lagged speed until the end. It kept me at the edge the entire time, especially the climax is breathtaking.
Detective Rossi is investigating the murders in Tampa and somehow all deaths are connected to a local bar, Blue Moon. The manager Tessa is too attractive for his own good. He could tell she wasn’t completely honest with him and is hiding something. While fighting the attraction, he gets closer to her to figure out what she’s hiding.
As days go by, the killer leaves a trail of more bodies and readers are led on a cat and mouse chase along with Detective Rossi. We travel with them wondering who’s the killer. The clues are all perfectly placed and we know one of the character we met is the killer, but cracking his identity is like matching the puzzle piece.
I liked it a lot and I’d say the writing is something that made me feel like I’m savoring the words. I like the books that makes me feel I’m savoring it. I also liked how Tessa thinks logically and doesn’t argue with Rossi when he says something that’s logical. I like her thinking and how she figures out the things, in fact, helps Rossi with the investigation.
All the elements in this story played out well and my other favorites are the supporting characters Eleanor and Marge. They love to gossip, but they also serve as a key to crack what possibly appeared as a cold case with no leads.
I’ll be coming back to read more from this author and I highly recommend this book to anyone who love a romantic suspense.
Tessa is hiding from her ex, running her brother’s restaurant, and raising his daughter until he has a liver transplant. When people start getting killed after visiting Tessa’s restaurant, Dominic comes to investigate. Dom is a police detective and believes all the murders are connected to Tessa. Her ex is released from prison and is after her for turning him in. He was a cop that had a gambling problem and was taking bribes. Dom has several cases he’s working and thinks several are related. No matter where Tessa goes, her ex finds her. Can Dom keep her safe?
Great suspenseful story. Two sex scenes. Lots of action. Several grammar mistakes that made he have to reread the line several times before I knew what was being said.
Terror And Temptation by Vella Day is a phenomenal romantic suspense. Ms. Day has given us a book that is not only well-written, but is loaded with outstanding characters. Tessa is taking a break from school and running her brother’s bar and babysitting his daughter while he is in the hospital waiting for a new liver. Dominic is a cop investigating a murder when he meets Tessa. Dominic and Tessa’s story is rich with suspense, action, drama and spice. Murder and mayhem will keep readers glued to this book. I enjoyed reading Terror And Temptation and look forward to reading more from Vella Day in the future. Terror And Temptation is book 3 of the Pledged To Protect Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.