Crossing the Line by Nikki Rose

It's my pleasure to be opening the tour for this book - Nikki's debut romantic suspense novel.

The Blurb:

He’s a killer able to reach even the most untouchable marks and she’s his new obsession. Watching from his balcony, Hunter can’t fight the force pulling him toward the girl who just moved in across the street. The sexy little brunette bouncing around her apartment unpacking boxes has him searching for a way to get closer. He never expected to be watching from the shadows as the police take her away. If he wants a chance with her, he has no choice but to follow.

All Addy wanted was a new beginning and a chance at a normal life after leaving her cheating ex. She never expected her new start to include witnessing a brutal crime and being forced to relocate while the police searched for the killer. Finding herself waiting tables alone in a new town isn’t exactly the start she was hoping for until the handsome stranger at table four turns her world upside down.

Crossing the Line contains violent scenes and sexual situations. Mature readers only. Adults 18+.

My Review:

I was intrigued to read this book, which is described as a romantic suspense novel, as it's not something I would normally read. Suspense yes, romance no. So, it was going to be a different experience for me.

I liked Addy immediately. She's starting a new life after leaving a cheating ex, settling in, making new friends and has a new job to start. But then it goes horribly wrong when she is the only witness to an awful crime. For her safety, she is moved to a small town under a new name. and takes a job in a local cafe. She's certainly not looking for a new relationship, but then she meets a visitor to the town.

Hunter is initially very mysterious, and I thought I knew where his character was going,  but I was wrong. And glad to be so.  I was conflicted about him, and sometimes angry with him, as I struggled to understand his motivation but it did become clear.  Both characters are well rounded and their actions are described beautifully. There were a couple of moments when my heart broke for Addy, and I was right there with her as she tried to make sense of what was happening and how she was feeling.  I liked the more minor characters too, particularly Chris.

The chemistry between the couple is intense and immediate. It is perhaps a little unrealistic (or maybe it's just that I've never been that lucky!) but it is written in a way that makes it believable. The sex scenes are beautifully written without being crass, and I loved the tentative emotional connection that starts to build between them, and was glad to see that it didn't always run smoothly.

There is plenty of action - of all sorts - throughout the book, and, for me at least, the ending was perfect. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

Crossing the Line will be released tomorrow and is available from Amazon UK and US.

The Author:

For as long as she can remember, Nikki Rose has enjoyed writing stories. For years, writing was just a hobby for this South Carolina native. It was a way to let out all the stories floating around in her head. After one of those stories took on a mind of its own, outgrowing even the parameters of a single book, Rose knew she had to pursue her dream.

Married to her high school sweetheart and best friend, Rose feels she is truly living out a romance story of her very own. As a stay at home mom of two, she is blessed with the time needed to work on her writing career full-time while her kids are at school or in the wee hours while normal people sleep.

She considers herself a music obsessed chocoholic and hopeless romantic who enjoys weaving romance stories with a healthy dose of mystery and suspense.

You can find out more about Nikki by visiting her website or Amazon author page. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.