Romantic Suspense Books That Will Thrill You

Whether you're looking for stories about attraction with a side of mystery or apprehension with a side of true love, picking up some of the best romantic suspense books will feed your craving for some passionate thrills.

Many excellent romantic suspense authors are notorious for sweeping their readers right into tales of love, lust, and passion, all woven in a web of delightful tension. Brilliant authors include Karen Rose, J.D. Robb, Nicholas Sparks, Heather Graham, and Liane Moriarty.

Indulging in Romantic Suspense Novels for Valentine's Day

If you've decided to get into the Valentine's Day spirit with a few good reads, we've got an excellent selection of romantic suspense novels that will do the trick. We've gathered a list of essential romantic suspense books that will win over even the most stalwart of readers.

See Me by Nicholas Sparks

See Me is a New York Times bestseller and is the story of Colin, a rebellious bad boy, and Maria, a successful lawyer. After a chance encounter during a rainstorm meshes their lives, deeply held assumptions about themselves and each other begin to shift.

As love grows between them, they battle elements of their past that threaten everything they've found.

Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

Eve is a NY police officer hunting a killer, and she knows that her life often depends on her instincts. She's trying to convince herself not to get involved with one of the suspects in her murder investigation, but seduction and passion make their own rules.

In Naked in Death, Eve must decide to take a chance on the suspect or walk away from his addictive touch. Get swept away in this tale of right versus wrong.

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Applauded as one of the best thrillers of 2020, The Guest List is about a wedding celebration that turns deadly. Petty jealousies and resentments mingle with well-wishes, and the festivities reach an uncomfortable and fatal point.

When someone turns up dead, the reader keeps guessing – and guessing incorrectly – who did it, and more importantly, why?

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

A letter is at the center of The Husband's Secret, a New York Times bestseller. This letter, written by a husband to his wife, was not to be opened until after his death. It contains a big, dark secret that could destroy the life they built together along with the lives of many others.

When Cecilia finds her husband's letter while he's very much still alive, earth-shattering repercussions abound.

You by Caroline Kepnes

Stephen King calls this romantic suspense novel "hypnotic and scary," and it's easy to see why. Now a hit series on Netflix, You is the first book of a two-part series.

When Guinevere Beck walks into a bookstore where Joe Goldberg is employed, he obsessively takes control of her life, orchestrating events to ensure Beck lands in his arms. He moves from stalker to boyfriend, secretly removing any obstacles in the way, even if it means murder.

I Can See You by Karen Rose

Eve is ashamed and afraid after a terrible assault mars her face in I Can See You. Years later, determined to help others like her fight their way back to the real world, she meets Detective Noah Webster.

After supposed "suicides" surrounding Eve's test subjects begin to look like murders, the two become intertwined in a world of secret passions, alternate identities, and a fight for their lives.

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Stories of characters who go above and beyond to risk everything for the ones they love amid shocking moral conflicts, crimes, or tragedies are at the heart of the best romantic suspense novels.

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