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Sizzle

A Novel

Julie Garwood

336 pages

A high-stakes blend of cinematic danger and sizzling chemistry where a wrong-place-wrong-time scenario sparks an undeniable romance.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like watching a classic Hollywood thriller where the romantic chemistry is just as explosive as the action sequences. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, effortlessly weaving moments of genuine peril with the comforting, swoon-worthy dynamics of a fiercely protective hero and a resilient heroine. The atmosphere balances the sun-drenched, glamorous backdrop of Los Angeles with the creeping dread of being hunted by an unseen threat. Garwood's prose is breezy and dialogue-driven, relying on sharp banter and escalating tension to keep the pages turning. It is a perfect escape for readers who crave the comforting rhythms of classic romantic suspense, where danger only serves to accelerate an inevitable, deeply satisfying romance.

Mood
  • tense
  • swoony
  • action-packed
  • breezy
Tone
  • suspenseful
  • romantic
  • playful
  • protective
Pace
brisk
Themes
finding safety in another · trusting instincts · collision of ordinary life and danger · protective bonds
The writing
Accessible, dialogue-heavy, and fast-paced, balancing sharp banter with moments of escalating tension.
The arc
Moves from anxious uncertainty and sudden peril to a confident, passionate partnership anchored in mutual trust.
Who it's for
Readers who love classic romantic suspense where a capable but endangered heroine teams up with a fiercely protective alpha hero.
Content notes
  • violence
  • stalking
  • murder
  • threats to family

About the book

Whether it's exhilarating historical romance or spine-tingling contemporary suspense, author Julie Garwood weaves magnificent stories of passion, adventure, and intrigue. Now she raises the heat and spices up the action with a sexy, smart, daring new heroine and a smoldering thriller that's classic Garwood--and pure Sizzle.Lyra Prescott, a Los Angeles film student, is closing in on graduation and facing important decisions about her future. She's already been offered a job at her hometown TV station, an opportunity that could ultimately launch her dream career as a film editor. But heading back home would also mean dealing with her overprotective brothers, social-climbing mother, and eccentric grandmother. Unsure of her future, Lyra dives into work on her final school assignment: a documentary transformed by a twist of fate into a real-life horror film. After she unwittingly captures a shocking crime on camera, a rash of mysterious, treacherous incidents convince Lyra that she's trapped in a sinister scenario headed for a violent ending. Running scared, she turns to her best friend, Sidney Buchanan, whose connections bring dauntless and devilishly handsome FBI agent Sam Kincaid into Lyra's life. As the noose of deadly intrigue tightens and the feelings between them deepen, Lyra and Sam must place their faith in each other's hands--and stand together against the malevolent forces about to break loose.No one mixes life-and-death suspense with feverish desire better than Julie Garwood. In Sizzle she burns hotter and brighter than ever, keeping the action and passion blazing till the incredible, unforgettable end.From the Hardcover edition.

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