Danger Next Door

Red Stone Security Series, Book 2

By: Katie Reus

Narrated by: Pyper Down

From the USA Today best-selling Red Stone Security Series: a contemporary beauty and the beast themed romantic suspense.

After an explosion leaves detective Grant Caldwell scarred he quits his job and tries to hide from his well-meaning family while he heals. When Belle Manikas, a beautiful new neighbor, moves in next door with problems of her own he finds himself drawn to her even while he tells himself she's nothing but trouble. Even though he knows he'd never have a chance with a woman like her - not with his disfigurement - he can't stay away.

Thanks to severe health problems as a child Belle grew up sheltered and smothered by her loving, if overbearing, family. Now that she's finally out on her own she plans to wring everything she can out of life. When she sets her sights on her brooding neighbor nothing can stop her from getting him into bed - until a madman fixates on her. With Grant now working for Red Stone Security, he sees it as his duty to protect her at all costs. Unfortunately a violent criminal is stalking Belle and will stop at nothing until he's destroyed her.

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Quick and action packed

In true Katie Reus style, we are treated to an action packed romantic suspense. Grant Caldwell is recovering from a job related accident. Burns over a portion of his body, he has not yet come to terms with it all. He hears his next door neighbor as she is being manhandled and comes to her aid. Belle is a strong, independent woman, and she sees Grant for who he is. Thankful for his help, the two have instant chemistry. But this isn't the end! Belle is continually being stalked and Grant is doing everything he can to keep her safe. But can he? Even with Red Stone Security behind him, danger is lurking. And now their hearts are invested in it as well. I love Katie Reus's writing style. She can pull me into a story and keep me captivated from start to finish. This team of characters is fantastic and I am loving the series. Pyper Down gives a good performance and makes it an fun listen.

A discovery

I've discovered a new favorite author! This book is thoroughly engrossing with wonderful characters, well, except for one who shall remain nameless. I look forward to more books in this series.

Classic Riveting, Action-Packed Katie Reus!

Would you listen to Danger Next Door again? Why?

I would listen to Danger Next Door again and again! I love Katie Reus' books. This one is classic Katie with an ultra-protective alpha, suspense to keep you on edge and a steamy romance!

What other book might you compare Danger Next Door to and why?

I would compare Danger Next Door to any of Katie's other romantic suspense books! They're all excellent and they are all enjoyable as stand-alones if that is what you wish!

Which character – as performed by Pyper Down – was your favorite?

I would have to say that my favorite character was Grant. I love a protective alpha male with a great back-story. Pyper did a good job voicing him - though I would have preferred that all of her male voices had been a bit deeper.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

If there were to be a film of Danger Next Door, an appropriate tag line would be "An Action-Packed Romantic Thriller!"

Any additional comments?

I am in the process of going back and catching up on the previous installments I'd missed in Katie’s awesome Red Stone Security series. Danger Next Door was one of them. It is the story of Grant Caldwell and Belle Manikas.

Grant is an ex-Marine working as a detective with the Miami Police Department. As the story opens, Grant is preparing to storm a home functioning as a cocaine lab in Miami. He is injured in that raid and put on medical leave. While recuperating at home, he gets his first glimpse of Belle, his beautiful new neighbor. He later discovers that she is a neonatal nurse at the hospital. Grant and Belle appear throughout the series so I was thrilled to finally listen to their story. I was utterly riveted from the beginning to the end.

This narrator, Pyper Down, was new to me. She provided a polished performance with a pleasant and clear voice. That said, I do prefer Sophie Eastlake, the narrator who I'm used to listening to as she finished narrating this series. Pyper's voices and delivery were different from what I was used to – but perfectly adequate. I honestly have no complaint whatsoever with Pyper's performance other than I thought her male voices could have been deeper - but I adapted to her portrayal of them very quickly.

Good story

This is a good short story series. Needs a better narrator which I see we get later in the series.

Would have loved this as a full length novel

I liked it but didn't love it. The characters were strong but the entire story felt rushed because it was so short. I liked the premise and writing style so I think I would have loved this story if it were a full length novel. There was definitely enough material to make it full length. Regardless, it was a nice story. Well written with a likable hero and heroine.