5 Romantic Suspense Books That’ll Get Your Heart Pounding

We’ve rounded up the best romantic suspense novels that mix heart-pounding action with steamy chemistry all in one place. Whether you’re looking for mystery or a slow-burn romance, these novels weave together danger and undeniable chemistry to keep you hooked from start to finish.
When it’s revealed that the shooter has escaped, Elle and Calder become key witnesses. As unlikely partners, they must confront the aftermath of that horrifying day while on a shared mission to see justice served—and track down a killer still on the run, all while navigating their unexpected bond between them.
Once a successful criminal investigator, Rowan now helps families reunite with missing loved ones. But when Detective Jack Bruner asks for her help with a brutal assault case linked to an unresolved cold case, Rowan agrees. Together, they follow DNA clues to track down the killer before their next attack. As the search intensifies, so does the undeniable attraction between Rowan and Jack, complicating everything.
Morgan’s life is shattered when she becomes the target of a horrifying attack that strips her of the life she’s worked so hard for, forcing her to sell her beloved home and move in with her mother to start over. But just as she begins to rebuild, Morgan realizes her tormentor hasn’t forgotten about her and is determined to make her pay…What she thought was the end was merely the beginning of a nightmare that wouldn’t stop.
With the German forces closing in on the Channel Islands, Sebastian must decide whether to stay true to the new man he’s become or rise up for the values he believes in. Separated from Sophie, Sebastian is left to face the harsh truth that love might have slipped away forever—until an unexpected encounter rekindles a flicker of hope.
As painful memories resurface, Ariel finds herself drawn back into a past she’s tried to forget. But the more she uncovers, the more unsettled she becomes—doubting everything she thought she knew about the man she once loved. Someone has been lying to her from the start, and the deeper she digs, the more dangerous things get.
In a race against time, Ariel must uncover the mystery before the past catches up with her, because the only way to expose the truth is to find it–before it finds her.
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Emina Cekovic is a recent college graduate from The City College of New York with a degree in Communications, specializing in Advertising and Public Relations. As a freelance blog writer, Emina contributes to Novel Suspects and Hachette Book Group, creating engaging content that resonates with readers.