They’re enemies. Alena Brennan’s relationship with Andre Makarov is… complicated. The casino magnate was a means to an end. Nothing more. At least that was what she tried to tell herself. Then she fell for him. Hard. But he kicked her out of his life when he discovered her lies. Now she’s pregnant with his baby. Andre understands why Alena wanted revenge. His father took everything from her, … His father took everything from her, leaving her an orphan at a young age. But Andre still had to cut her out of his life. Now that his father is dead, she’s safe. He should just move on. But when he learns she’s carrying his child, all pretense is gone—he’ll protect Alena whether she likes it or not. She may kick up a fuss, but Andre knows the gorgeous model with a party-girl rep attracts attention…including the dangerous sort.
Length: novella
Author note: Alena and Andre were introduced in the book Retribution but this can be read as a stand-alone.
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We met this couple in a previous story and wow things have gone from good to bad or have they?
Alena left town after the whole ordeal with Andre and his psycho father. She felt bad yes for what she pulled but she doesn’t leave alone.
Andre has never wanted anyone the way he wanted and still wants Alena the issue though is she used him?
Alena is back in town for her sisters wedding and all bets are off at who will fall into whose arms first.
We get a great story, full of romance and suspense something this author is great at giving.
Tempting Danger by Katie Reus
This is the story of Alena Brennan and Andre Makarov. We 1st met them in the book Retribution. You don’t have to have read it before this one though. Alena used Andre to get in position to take revenge on his father for the murder of her parents. Andre broke off with her even though he loved her after finding out she used him. Alena fell in love with him at the start. When they are in the same vicinity again Andre finds out that Alena is pregnant. This is a very enjoyable story. This book is narrated by Jeffrey Kafer who has a most enjoyable voice to listen to. I always enjoy a book by Katie Reus. I highly recommend this one. I received an ARC for my honest review.
Another Great Read!!
This is the second book following Retribution with Alena and Andre. Yay! I loved these 2 in Retribution and was ecstatic that they got their own story. Alena used Andre in the last book to get to the murderer who killed her parents. Andre wondered if everything they were to each other was a lie. In the end the love they had for each other proved stronger than lies and they were able to reunite and have their HEA. Kudos for a great epilogue! 4.5 stars.
Tempting Danger is a sexy, emotional second chance for a couple with a complicated history.
Alena used Andre and faked a relationship with him all to get closer to his father, the man who killed her parents. She was motivated by vengeance and anger and knew what she was doing to Andre wasn’t good, but she didn’t care. Unfortunately for her, she found Andre to be nothing like she had expected, nothing like his evil father, and she ended up developing feelings for Andre. Alas, things naturally did not end well and they’ve been apart for awhile and figure they’ll stay apart. And that was the way it was going until she found out she was pregnant. Will Andre be able to forgive her enough to coparent with her? Luckily Andre is intent on bringing Alena back into his life and not letting her go. Will she accept his sort of caveman-ish ways now?
The tension between the two was palpable and seeing them work things out was both passionate and a bit emotional. I felt for both of them and loved reading their journey. Tempting Danger is sexy and intense, and doesn’t feel like it’s as short as it is. It’s not rushed or shallow at all, which isn’t always the case with novellas. I’m hoping there’s more to come in this series.
I absolutely love this book and this series. It is one of the best series that I have read. I would definitely recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
Loved it!!!! The characters are so realistic and the plot is believable. I have to go back and read the first book of this series. It isn’t necessary to read and understand this one but the plot and characters are so fantastic, it would be a shame not to. I just loved Andre. He was the perfect male protagonist. Alena was wonderful as well. I loved how well they communicated after seeing each other again. They did have issues but quickly worked through them. Some authors drag out the story by using miscommunication not once the story start, it wasn’t an issue here. I liked that. I highly recommend this story to anyone.
Awesome series!
Alena doesn’t expect a second chance with Andre but she knows that she has to let him know about the baby she’s carrying. Their first chance at a HEA was based on lies and Alena doesn’t believe that Andre will forgive her for that even though her feelings for him are real.
Andre knows he should get over Alena but he can’t. After he finds out she’s carrying his child, he won’t.
I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
Alena is a model and is out for vengeance. Her parents were killed when she was ten, leaving her and her sister orphans. Andre is a billionaire and the son of a criminal. Alena gets close to keep so she can kill his father. The last person alive, responsible for her parents death.
Four months later, after finding out she’s pregnant, she runs into Andre at a gala. But he’s been keeping tabs on her because even though she deceived him, he still wants her. When her stalker escapes jail, Andre will do anything to keep her and his baby safe.
Entertaining. Fast paced. Surprises. Secrets. A short read but I enjoyed it. Sexy.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for netgalley *
I was excited to realize that Katie Reus was writing Alena and Andre’s story as I was quite curious about what would happen to them after the events that took place in Retribution and I definitely wasn’t disappointed to find that their story is full of some intense romance issues with just a touch of violence from any bad guys. The story keeps the focus on the vivid, electric chemistry between the couple and their turbulent emotions that are caused by their situation which keeps readers glued to the couple.
Katie Reus writes some electrifying stories whether from her paranormal series, romantic suspense or contemporary romance books and I always become lost in her vibrant, well written worlds and Tempting Danger is no different. The story is a little on the short side but is a wonderful romance for readers to enjoy as I couldn’t put the book down until I knew how everything played out for this couple.
This short story is the HEA for Alena Brennan and Andre Makarov we’ve all been waiting for. I was so hoping they would get their story. Katie brought it to us with her twisty imagination.
Alena has a big problem. She’s a supermodel who is pregnant with Andre Makarov’s baby no less. She used Andre to get to Andre’s dad, Yasha, her parent’s killer. She went and fell in love with Andre. Then ran when Yasha came to justice because she couldn’t live with the guilt and pain of using Andre. Now she has to face him with the baby. Yasha has been keeping tabs on Alena because even hurt by her betrayal of him, he also fell in love with her. When Alena comes back to her sister, Nika in her time of need and Andre tracks her down. He finds out the wrong way she’s pregnant and so the story builds.
I am not a big fan of accidental baby or of a certain plot device that’s later used in this story but I am ever so glad they find their happily ever after. It’s a believable story and Katie writes it well. I adore the tight, loving relationship between the two sisters. I liked the bro-mance between Andre and Declan. I believed the over emotional Alena with her pregnancy hormones. I found it hard to like Alena much in Retribution and this story helped get me over that. Truth be told I did not identify much with Alena. I still like Nika better between the two. Sorry Katie. I really can’t wait for more of Declan’s family and their paranormal talents, especially since they all are CIA.
I received this NetGalley ARC for a truthful review.
4 stars
ABOUT THE BOOK: RELEASE DATE December 5, 2017
They’re enemies.
Alena Brennan’s relationship with Andre Makarov is… complicated. The casino magnate was a means to an end. Nothing more. At least that was what she tried to tell herself. Then she fell for him. Hard. But he kicked her out of his life when he discovered her lies.
Now she’s pregnant with his baby.
Andre understands why Alena wanted revenge. His father took everything from her, leaving her an orphan at a young age. But Andre still had to cut her out of his life. Now that his father is dead, she’s safe. He should just move on. But when he learns she’s carrying his child, all pretense is gone—he’ll protect Alena whether she likes it or not. She may kick up a fuss, but Andre knows the gorgeous model with a party-girl rep attracts attention…including the dangerous sort.
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REVIEW: TEMPTING DANGER is the second novella in Katie Reus’ contemporary adult RETRIBUTION romantic, suspense series. This is American model Alena Brennan, and casino magnate Andre Makarov’s story line. TEMPTING DANGER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. Alena and Andre’s story line began in book one-RETRIBUTION.
SOME BACKGROUND: Years earlier Alena and Nika’s parents were murdered by four men from Russia, and in the ensuing time our heroine made it her sole purpose to kill the people responsible including the father of the man with whom she would fall in love.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Alena and Andre) TEMPTING DANGER picks up several months following the events of book one –RETRIBUTION-in which Andre Makarov discovered that everything about the woman with whom he fell in love was a lie. Hoping to end Yasha Mkarov’s life, Alena devised a plan to seduce our story line hero in order to get close to the man who ended her mother’s life. Fast forward four months wherein our heroine, who has been laying low, heads to Florida to visit her sister, only to come face to face with the man that she still loves. Enter Andre Makarov, the man who stole Alena’s heart, but the man Alena destroyed in the process. What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Alena and Andre as they work together to forge a deeper bond with the impending birth of their unborn child, and the potential fall out when someone from Alena’s past seeks retribution for a perceive sin.
TEMPTING DANGERS is a quick read; a second chance romance; a rekindling trope that focuses on forgiveness and understanding; retribution and revenge; falling in love and happily ever after. Nika Brennan and Declan Gallagher (Retribution #1) play secondary and supporting roles as the author revisits some of the events of book one, that will outline the reasons for the breakdown in Andre and Alena’s original relationship. The premise is revealing and entertaining; the characters are colorful and dynamic; the romance is sensual and seductive. There is a minimal amount of story line conflict between our leading couple; Andre easily and readily accepts Alena back into his life, and Alena is willing to acknowledge the potential damage she cause in her need to seek revenge for the death of her beloved parents. Katie Reus continues to pull the reader into story lines that will leave you breathless and wanting more.