Review: Danger Next Door – Katie Reus

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.

Series: Red Stone Security #2
Release Date:  June 1, 2012
Publisher:  Katie Reus
Source:  Lit Connect
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Reviewer’s Thoughts:

Grant Caldwell loved being a cop, but after a explosion during a drug bust leaves him scarred he finds himself hiding out in his house and wondering what direction he life will go.  Enter new neighbor Belle Manikas.

Belle, a OB/Gyn nurse, moves next door to Grant to finally make her independent stance with her family.  Too bad, her independent streak is marred by a stalker that her sexy neighbor is determined to save her from.  Too bad it seems her stalker has more to do with getting Grant back in the game than coming after her.

I LOVED this addition to the Red Stone Security series.  Grant is perfect as the scarred hero, all broody and bitter while still honor bound to protect those that need it.  Unfortunately, all Grant saw of himself now was the scars from the blast and not the man he is at his core.  That’s why Belle was his perfect woman.  She saw past the scars, immediately to see just what kind of man Grant was.

I enjoyed the storyline with the serial killer managing to pull Grant out of his pity party and working for Red Stone.  It was a little disturbing to think a serial killer could obtain the name and address of a ex-cop in hopes of continuing his game, but it totally kept you on the edge of your seat…which was a lot of fun.

Awesome, awesome read.