Review: One Wrong Move – Shannon McKenna

Secrets Never Die

Alex Aaro has spent most of his life on the run from his ruthless, toxic family. But when he learns that crazy Aunt Tonya, the only relative who ever gave a damn about him, is dying, he risks returning home to say goodbye. He’s prepared for anything except the call from his friend, Bruno Ranieri, that sends him on a wild and dangerous ride with a mysterious woman who holds a deadly secret and a white hot passion tht binds them together.

Social worker Nina Christie has no idea how much trouble she’s in when her Aunt Helga shows up bleeding at her shelter, babbling in Ukrainian—and with one inexplicable act thrusts Nina into the heart of a nightmare. Now a ruthless crime syndicate will stop at nothing to make Nina disappear, and only Alex Aaro, that inscrutable six-foot-four rock hard slab of lean muscle, stands between her and certain death. Now Nina and Alex are in a race against time, death, and their desire for one another. . .

Series:  McCloud & Friends #9
Release Date:  September 25, 2012
Publisher:  Kensington Publishing
Source:  Provided by Publisher
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

One Wrong Move is an edge of your seat suspense that will have you frantically turning the pages trying to find out what happens next. From the very beginning, the book dives right in to the action, setting up a thrilling ride. As the characters work against the clock, they develop an intense relationship, creating the perfect scenario for love. And while some of the plot is a tad bit unrealistic, the author takes these elements and makes them believable and exciting.

All of the characters in the book are very well written and developed. The two main characters that the story is centered around, Nina and Alex, are complex and flawed. But it’s their quirky flaws that make their intense relationship work. From the beginning, they’re both closed off emotionally, but as they fight to keep Nina alive, they open up beautifully, allowing themselves to be swept off of their feet, per se. The secondary characters in the book are equally as important, as they add drama and excitement to the story.

If you’re like me, and you love a great suspense with a little romance thrown in, this book is perfect. The author has penned a wonderful thriller that will have me coming back to her books time and time again.