Review: Tempting Danger (Retribution #2)

Tempting Danger (Retribution #2)

by Katie Reus 

Blurb:

They’re enemies.

Alena Brennan’s relationship with Andre Makarov is… complicated. The casino magnate was a means to an end. Nothing more. At least that was what she tried to tell herself. Then she fell for him. Hard. But he kicked her out of his life when he discovered her lies.

Now she’s pregnant with his baby.

Andre understands why Alena wanted revenge. His father took everything from her, leaving her an orphan at a young age. But Andre still had to cut her out of his life. Now that his father is dead, she’s safe. He should just move on. But when he learns she’s carrying his child, all pretense is gone—he’ll protect Alena whether she likes it or not. She may kick up a fuss, but Andre knows the gorgeous model with a party-girl rep attracts attention…including the dangerous sort.

Themes: Contemporary 

Rating: 4 stars

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Review:

I didn’t realize when I read the previous book in this series that it was in fact going to be a series, but was thrilled to see that I would get to see not only Alena and Andre, but also her sister and new brother-in-law again.  The series kicks off with the big secret that Alena has been keeping leading her back into the arms of her family and unintentionally back into the life of the one man she is in no way ready to reunite with.  As soon as she sees him again she knows she is in trouble, but she brazens it out, until he discovers her secret and forces her to come back to him. Andre is obsessed with Alena, even though he really cannot understand why, until he find out she is carrying his child.  Coming back together they are faced with the truths neither of them is ready for, but with the world around them clamoring for a piece of their romance, they are both going to have to decide where they stand as a couple and fast.  I really enjoyed this story, even though it wasn’t as long as I would have hoped, and enjoyed reading every page.  The magic of Katie Reus is that she can take her readers into any world and make them believe they are a part of it, whether it is the magic and danger of the paranormal or the glitz and danger of the Miami rich and elite.  Alena is a woman that has to come to terms with the choices she made in her quest for vengeance and decide if she is ready to take a new path in life and I loved watching her go through that thought process to come to those decisions.  She is smart, sexy, and brave, but she obviously needs to find her own inner strength in order stand up to Andre and be the match that he needs in order for them to be a happy couple.  Andre has lived a life of danger and deception, but has found a way to live in the shades of gray and still maintain his own integrity.  When he was faced with Alena’s deception, he felt betrayed and flayed to the bone, but knowing she was the one that got away left him a bit obsessed, so once she finally resurfaced he finally decides it’s time to bring her back into his scope—though his ultimate goal isn’t clear yet, even to him.  A child changes everything for them both and soon Andre’s obsession turns to love and Alena’s love is no longer deniable. I enjoyed seeing both Alena and Andre evolve and come back together, dealing with their fear and issues, and finding a way to embrace their love and future.  I know their won’t be more in the series, but I know there will be more contemporary love stories from Katie and I am dying for them.  For fans of drama, love, emotional turmoil and sensuality, this story is unbeatable.   

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