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Book Description
From USA Today bestselling author Nikki Sloane comes the epic conclusion of the Dangerous Obsession series.
The only thing more dangerous than trusting him — is falling for him.
One last job. Once Captain Olivia Wallace flies her employer to South Africa and back . . . she’s free. Next time she won’t unwittingly agree to work for criminals, but when you’re running from your past, you can’t afford to be picky.
She quickly discovers the savanna is full of predators and the most dangerous of all is her boss’s new bodyguard. This man is intense. Lethal. Gorgeous.
Even when he’s wrapped in lies.
His name is fake, but their attraction is blisteringly real. He may claim he’s not a good man, but when violence erupts, he risks everything to save her—including his cover.
Except putting his desires above the mission sets them on a dangerous collision course with the Italian mafia, and its impact threatens to destroy so much more than just their lives.
TROPES:
- Alpha Hero
- Spy / Hidden Identity
- Mafia
- Guarded Hearts
- Protector
- Military
- Only One Bed
- Strong Heroine
Hold Me Close is a standalone romantic suspense. However, it is book 3 in the Dangerous Obsession series which is best read in order to avoid spoiling previous books.
About Nikki Sloane
USA Today bestselling author Nikki Sloane landed in graphic design after her careers as a waitress, a screenwriter, and a ballroom dance instructor fell through. Now she writes full-time and lives in Nashville with her husband, two sons, and a pair of super destructive cats.
She is a four-time Romance Writers of America RITA© & Vivian Finalist, a Passionate Plume winner, a Goodreads Choice Awards semifinalist, and couldn't be any happier that people enjoy reading her sexy words.
My Thoughts
Hold Me Close by Nikki Sloane delivers an explosive, high-stakes conclusion to the Dangerous Obsession series, perfectly tying together danger, passion, and betrayal. This fast-paced romantic suspense standalone is best enjoyed in sequence to avoid spoilers, bringing the series to a dramatic and deeply satisfying close.
The story follows Captain Olivia Wallace, a strong, resourceful heroine who is running from her past and counting down the days until her final flight to South Africa is complete so she can finally win her freedom from the criminal world. However, nothing about this mission goes to plan. Once she lands, the South African savanna transforms into a living, breathing danger zone full of unseen threats where trust is a luxury Olivia cannot afford.
The danger escalates with the arrival of her employer's lethal new bodyguard. He is an intense, controlled, and gorgeous alpha hero who is clearly hiding behind a fake name and a web of lies. Despite the false pretenses and secrets that could destroy them both, the tension between deception and desire creates an immediate, blistering attraction.
While he claims he is not a good man, his protective instincts take over when violence erupts, and he risks everything—including his cover—to save her. This classic protector force is willing to cross every line to keep Olivia safe, turning their immediate chemistry into a raw, consuming bond.
What makes this story so compelling is how the romance is layered with deep distrust, guarded hearts, and intense emotional conflict. Popular tropes like military themes, spy identities, and a classic "only one bed" scenario heighten the forced proximity, balancing the high-octane chaos with vulnerable, quiet moments that give both characters incredible depth.
As the truth begins to unravel, putting desire above the mission sets the couple on a dangerous collision course with the Italian mafia, raising the stakes to a life-threatening level. Nikki Sloane keeps the momentum high right up to the final pages, keeping readers entirely captivated by a love story forged in the middle of absolute chaos.
The exceptional audiobook production elevates this thrilling finale even further. The narration by Gabriel Spires and Blair Thatcher is absolutely captivating, breathing vibrant life into Olivia and her intense protector. Their performances perfectly capture the escalating tension, the underlying vulnerability, and the raw passion of the characters, making this an unforgettable listen for fans of romantic suspense.
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