Unforgiven by B.J. Daniels
Synopsis
High School sweethearts, Destry and Rylan never really stopped loving each other even after their families were ripped apart by the tragic death of Rylan's sister Ginny's murder. But when Destry's brother is accused of the murder they can no longer pretend that they will be able to spend their lives together. But years later they decided the past is in the past and they begin to rebuild the life and love they once had for each other. Just when they feel like their happily ever after is within their reach, details of Ginny's death resurface.
The book is a roller coaster ride of emotions as the couple struggle with their love for each and their loyalty to their families. This book keeps you guessing till the end and you can feel the emotions of the lovers as they are torn in two.
Characteristics of Romantic Suspense
Tone/Mood- this book is not shy on having uneasy moments. The feeling of unrest is a theme throughout the book for the lovers and for the families involved. As new characters get introduced you can sense the tone does not change either. The author does a great job of describing the emotions of the characters. You feel as the reader on edge and stressed waiting for what will happen next.
Frame/Setting-in most Romance Suspense novels the setting is elaborate and detailed adding to the intense scenes the characters populate. This novel sets a great landscape for the storyline for not only this novel but for the series yet to come.
Pacing- as expected in a suspense novel the pace is fast and intriguing. The protagonist is a heroin who can save herself but actively tries to clear the name of her brother in order to save her lover to. From the very beginning the reader is engaged in the lives of the two main characters and will want to know how the story will play out. It seems as if your heart is wrapped up in whether the lovers will find peace and be able to be together.
Read-a-likes
-McKenna, Lindsey-The Defender
-Anderson, Catherine-Endless Night
-Krentz, Jayne Ann-Trust No One
-Martin, Kate- The Raines of Wild Canyon Series
Characteristics of Romantic Suspense
Tone/Mood- this book is not shy on having uneasy moments. The feeling of unrest is a theme throughout the book for the lovers and for the families involved. As new characters get introduced you can sense the tone does not change either. The author does a great job of describing the emotions of the characters. You feel as the reader on edge and stressed waiting for what will happen next.
Frame/Setting-in most Romance Suspense novels the setting is elaborate and detailed adding to the intense scenes the characters populate. This novel sets a great landscape for the storyline for not only this novel but for the series yet to come.
Pacing- as expected in a suspense novel the pace is fast and intriguing. The protagonist is a heroin who can save herself but actively tries to clear the name of her brother in order to save her lover to. From the very beginning the reader is engaged in the lives of the two main characters and will want to know how the story will play out. It seems as if your heart is wrapped up in whether the lovers will find peace and be able to be together.
Read-a-likes
-McKenna, Lindsey-The Defender
-Anderson, Catherine-Endless Night
-Krentz, Jayne Ann-Trust No One
-Martin, Kate- The Raines of Wild Canyon Series
It sounds from your annotation that you enjoyed this book. Have you read a lot of romantic suspense? I don't think that I ever have, so I'm curious about it now after reading everyone's annotations. If you have read a lot from this genre, in your experience, do a lot of these books belong to series? From what you said here, it seems like Romantic Suspense kind of lends itself to developing characters/plot through a series.
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