Book Review: Dangerous Beauty by Melissa Koslin



Dangerous Beauty by Melissa Koslin - 4.5 Stars

Wow, what a powerful story! Dangerous Beauty is a Christian, romantic suspense story that follows Liliana, a young woman who escapes human traffickers and is pushed into a world she is unfamiliar with. As her journey towards safety unfolds, she meets Meric, a wealthy, mysterious man who offers her protection through marriage. However, Meric's past harbors is own dark secrets, which could threaten their future. 

Melissa did a great job portraying Liliana's resilience and courage, allowing readers to witness her inner transformation. The trauma Liliana carries is dealt with sensitively and Melissa handled the topics in this story with such care, I really appreciate that. Liliana's gradual steps toward healing are a key element in the story. The growing relationship between Liliana and Meric builds tension, keeping the reader engaged as the plot deepens with layers of intrigue, especially as they grow to know one another and gain trust of each other. 

This book balances action, romance and suspense well, with a pace that keeps you engaged and eager to see what unfolds next. You really feel for both Meric and Liliana as they have been through so much and need to process through their healing. Recommend for readers who like the marriage of convenience trope and a good Christian romantic suspense that graciously handles important topics.  I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!

The only reason this is 4.5 and not 5 is because I would have liked a little more in the ending with Meric's healing and faith journey - maybe an epilogue here or another chapter if possible. I loved his character SO much and how he really protected her.

*Trigger warnings for: human trafficking, SA, abuse, but all was handled well and there was not explicit details. Enough to have you empathize with the situation and characters but not too much detail in my opinion.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4904721399
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TLyJ6h
Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/433709






 


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