
Risky Business
Bad Boy Romance, Book 3
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Simone Carter
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For the second time in six weeks, a local female realtor has been sexually assaulted and murdered during an open house event. The community is asking: Is this the work of a serial killer?
Local realtor, Marissa McCall, knew the latest victim, Staci, for most of her life. They were close friends up until the seventh grade when Staci stole her first boyfriend and attempted to steal every boyfriend she'd ever had after that. They had been fierce competitors in the real estate market as well, but she would have never wished her dead...especially not viciously murdered.
Whilst still contemplating the shocking news, Marissa took an unexpected call from her ex-boyfriend, Aaron Mathews, whom she hadn't seen in almost 20 years. He wanted to view a house, which was a standard request to any realtor, but this house was different. Aaron was interested in the house next door to Marissa's.
She really didn't want to see him again, never mind live next door to him, but she needed the business and wanted to prove that she had moved on with her life. She remained professional and booked the appointment for the following day.
Marissa was shell shocked when she left the office that afternoon. Things like this just didn't happen in her world. Plus, there was the fact that she was going to see Aaron Mathews in the morning. That thought was unnerving and left her feeling shaken. She had to wonder, too, if he had called Staci before he called her. Was it possible he had been involved in Staci's death?
What was Aaron's true motive to moving back into town? Would Marissa's feelings for Aaron resurface tomorrow? Was she safe?
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- Peni A
- 12-29-19
Recommended
It surprises me to say but this was my least favorite of the Bad Boy Romance series. Not to say it was bad, it just didn't seem as strong a story as the others.
I liked the overall premise and the characters are great. I liked the family aspects as well, for once both families were complete, Mother & Father still married, alive and living together without abuse. I can't say when I read a story where that was the case.
Lissa Blackwell did another fantastic job bringing the story to life.
I recieved a free Audible copy of this story, at my request, in exchange for a honest review.
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- Kimberly Smith
- 11-20-17
Each book is better than the last!
I️ have enjoyed each book in this series but, so far, this one is my favorite.....and, I’m pretty sure I️ said that about the 2nd one, too. Although, I️ guessed the killer from his entrance scene, I️ still loved the characters and the story. Great series, great story, great narration! Can’t wait for the next one! I️ received a review copy at my request and voluntarily reviewed.
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- PATRICIA
- 11-16-17
Love romantic suspense!
Realtors and murder, this book starts out with a mystery. Marissa's colleague was found murdered while hosting an open house. This is putting all realtors on alert. Coincidentally, a middle school crush returns at the same time, also knowing the victim. Aaron, a retired athlete has come back just in time to lend a little suspicion on him. Marissa is cautious with both her life and her heart, but how long can she keep it up? Will Aaron be able to get passed her defenses? Is he the murderer? When a second one occurs, the mystery increases. Can she trust Aaron? Is he the player his reputation says he is? Is he killing people? Simone Carter has really amped up the suspense in this Bad Boy Romance series, and I love it. It gives the story some grit and edginess along with the hot chemistry between the characters. Fun listen with Liisa Blackwell continuing as the narrator, bringing the fear and heat to life.
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- Heather North
- 12-18-17
Great listen
Loved listening to this! Great storyline and characters, the story kept me hooked from the beginning. Great narrator, she really made the listening experience. I received a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
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- Angela
- 09-30-19
Risky Romance and Murder
This story pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you listening with chemistry and murder.
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- DK
- 01-09-18
Thriller–I Was On the Edge of my Seat, so to speak
🏚 This is a great short romance/thriller. Realtors in the area are being murdered. Marissa McCall is on edge as she hosts open houses. She was very familiar with the 2nd victim, a competitor in school as well as the real estate business. A boy she knew from junior high has recently moved back to the area and Marissa doesn't know what to think.
I'm forgiving of this storyline because it held this incredibly hot book together. It held my interest. If only the 20-something year old main character didn't keep flashing back to "when we were in 7th grade she stole my boyfriend" and was a bit more mature, I would have given it 5 stars.
Lissa Blackwell's performance is smooth and believable. 4 stars
Overall 4 stars
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- Jennifer
- 06-11-19
Local standout comes home
I loved the chemistry between Aaron and Marissa. As danger hung close around Marissa, Aaron was never far behind to help her out of sticky situations. While Aaron and Marissa get reacquainted, their love blooms through the story that keeps you hanging on for the next word.
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- Karen M.
- 12-10-17
Great Romantic Suspense
This is probably my favorite book of the series. A serial killer is on the loose, preying on female realtors at open houses. When Marissa's boyfriend from decades ago suddenly moves in next door, she isn't sure what to think. Is it coincidence or is he the killer? If realtor Marissa isn't careful, she just might become the next victim.
Aaron and Marissa had great chemistry and I enjoyed their story. The suspense had me riveted as the killer was finally revealed. His identity was one that I had suspected but his confession was still a bit shocking. Lissa Blackwell did a great job portraying the emotions of the characters and I had a terrific listening experience. I would recommend this.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-14-17
Risky Business
Ok, I'm not sure what happened to my original review but I am writing it once again...unfortunately a shorter version this time.
I enjoyed this story. A serial killer is on the loose killing realtors. Although I had an idea of whom the serial killer was I was still surprised once it was revealed. Aaron & Marissa have some great chemistry, it was a great read...I would love to read the first 2 books. I would recommend this book! :)
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- Claire
- 12-02-17
Sassy and fun
I loved the relationship between Marissa and Aaron, it's fun and sexy and hot! The book was enjoyable to listen to, the combination of the story with the narration worked really well.
The character voices were well done and matched the personalities of the characters well.
I was a little disappointed that I figured out who did it really early in the book. The moment the character was introduced I know it was them, yet there were still some twists and tie-ins that I hadn't been expecting. And overall this didn't really have much impact on my enjoyment of the book.
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