INTENSE, FAST-PACED THRILLER!

“Five minutes. Only five minutes stood between Peyton and sanity, and she didn’t know if she would make it.”

These first lines set the pace for the intense, face-paced thriller author Susan Sleeman presents readers within her latest release, Nerves of Steele (Steele Guardians - Book 2). Peyton Steele is trying to prove to her family and herself that she deserves her position with the Steele Guardians, her family’s security solutions business. Sleeman has, in my opinion, devised a spectacular plot that will keep your rapt attention until you read the last word! From the start, the main character, Peyton, finds herself challenged in ways she knows she cannot handle by herself. Her client is trying to hold her responsible because he was robbed of his very expensive black diamonds while under the protection of her company. Something is very amiss as the security cameras were fully functioning but they did not catch any irregularities! The question is – will she allow herself to trust store security manager and former detective, Grant Logan to help solve this baffling crime? This book has it all: a thrilling, fantastic plot, relatable characters, interesting settings, and a beautiful example of romance being found in unlikely places.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Edge of Your Seat Books. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence. ( )

Once again Susan Sleeman has penned a story packed with nonstop suspense in her second Steele Guardians series book, Nerves of Steele. This is Peyton’s story, and she’s tasked with finding who stole black diamonds from the jewelry store where she had installed security cameras. Grant Logan is the security manager for the store and together they attempt to find the culprit.

I always enjoy reading Sleeman’s books, as she includes information about criminal investigation techniques and technology, and I like learning new things as I read a captivating story. She also is a master at creating flawed, but endearing, characters that grow and progress throughout the tale.

Filled with plenty of action, suspense, intrigue, and a dash of romance, this book also has threads of inspiration that add depth and dimension to it. This sums up why Susan Sleeman is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors. Although it’s part of a series, it can easily be read by itself. It was fun to see familiar people from previous books pop up in this one. I’m anxiously awaiting the next installment of Steele Guardians. 4.5 stars

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