GRR Reviews Damsel In Danger (Danger Incorporated by Olivia Jaymes

Damsel in Danger is supposed to be romantic suspense, and while the tale was somewhat suspenseful, it seems the author didn't bother research police procedurals and reduced sleuthing to mostly dumb luck. While the twists were somewhat interesting, the characters appear to be caricatures.

Ex-DEA agent Jason Anderson is trying to rebuild his life after being held captive and tortured by a narc cartel. He was starting his security business, and with friends, he's slowly coping, but he barely sleeps at night, alone, until his neighbor, Brinley Snow asked him over to join her for dinner, having admired him for a while. But the dinner was quickly interrupted when Jason's brother (who's a cop) asked Jason to invite the lovely Brinley down to the station for a chat. Someone was found dead, and in his pocket was the address of Brinley's house, which she bought not too long ago. Turns out the house has a cold case attached to it... a wife was murdered, and a husband was the prime suspect, but not enough evidence. Who was the dead man and why did he have the address? Then the house was broken into. Brinley has her own secrets, having fled the east coast under a harassment scandal. Then another woman was attacked, and a creepy admirer of Brinley keep showing up unannounced... But Jason is determined to protect Brinley from all threats...

It was clear the author did not bother research police procedurals, since Jason was out questioning suspects, with Brinley in tow! Neither Jason nor Brinley are current members of law enforcement! Why can't the local police deputize him, at least temporarily, if they really needed his help? He has NO AUTHORITY to do any investigation other than he is the brother of a cop and had law enforcement experience! At least the red herrings are competent, which is why the rating wasn't any lower.

Category: Romantic suspense

Primary Plot: Woman found herself in danger; was the perp after her, or her house? And why? Only her ex-DEA neighbor can save her

Tropes: woman in peril, protector, law enforcement, PTSD, scars, conspiracy

Overall Rating:  3/5