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Next of kin

Sharon Sala (2012)

SubgenreRomantic Suspense
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingContemporary
CSM age18+
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceMurderOrganized CrimeStalkingDeath

Positive tags

Protective HeroHealing JourneySecond ChanceFound Family

Hero archetypes

Mountain ManProtector

Heroine archetypes

Fugitive / on the RunWitness in Hiding

Tropes

Romantic SuspenseProtective HeroSmall TownForced ProximitySecond ChanceForbidden LoveFish out of WaterTouch Her and DieEnemies to Lovers

Themes

SurvivalTrustJustice vs VengeanceStarting overLove and DangerWitness Protection

Synopsis

Hiding out in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky, Beth Venable, a witness to a major mob hit who even the FBI can't protect, dreams of a new life with Ryal Walker, the man she's always wanted, but must survive her old one first.

Tags

Crime ThrillerContemporary RomanceAppalachian SettingMafia Drama

Next of kin: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This romantic suspense novel involves witness protection from organized crime, including mob violence and murder. The romance includes kissing and moderate sensuality with fade-to-black intimacy.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will enjoy the tension of a witness on the run finding unexpected love while hiding from dangerous criminals.