Upon her fiancé's death, Laney became a recluse who only left her home for emergencies. She managed to survive - barely - on food delivery service and her work-at-home job. When she tries to move on from her grief, the commemorative meal she orders is ruined. However, it leads to an unlikely friendship with an attractive man, Bojan, who speaks little English.
As he befriends Laney he continually says the wrong things, but he doesn't give up trying to win her trust. Meanwhile, she has this strange feeling of being watched and wonders if she's losing her mind.
Complicating things further, every time she leaves her house something bad happens, confirming that she is safer at home. Can Bojan convince Laney she'll be safe with him, or will his presence put her in further danger? Will he be able to protect the woman he loves before it's too late?
EXCERPT
The man shifted his feet and tucked his ball cap under his arm. His grin faded and his brow furrowed. Maybe he'd never made a delivery before and didn't know what to say. He grew serious as he scanned her face, settling on her mouth for a fraction of a second, before returning to her eyes.
"Where's Tom?" Her voice trembled, betraying her still-fragile emotions, her fear.
"Sick. He has bad cold." The corner of his mouth curved upward, and he held out the boxes containing her order. "Your food?"
"Please, come in?" she asked again and licked her lips, a nervous habit that used to drive her sister crazy. What she wouldn't do to have her sister back, even if it meant getting nagged about her quirks all the time.
The man nodded and averted his eyes as he stepped inside, then captured her gaze again. A deep, tender expression teased his suntanned face.
Warmth melted her insides. It should be illegal to heat a woman's heart with an intimate glance within minutes of meeting her.
Though the same intense look in the past ¿ before Sam ¿ would've made her desire an invitation to dinner, this man's attention made her melt on the spot. If only dating didn't require leaving the safety of her house.
"Michelle Sutton immediately drew me in with this delightful story. I could relate to Laney and understand the mourning she was putting herself through. An exhilarating read, yet entertaining, this reader felt it carried a superb plot and storyline. I adored the refreshing characters of Laney and Boki. Both have emotions that the reader can get a sensation for and share. Boki definitely seems sincere, and Laney, with all the events that she has struggled with in her life, is painted a convincing player that this reader found fascinating."
"Bojan is very appealing and so different from the run-of-the-mill hero and romance star. His sweet protectiveness is utterly charming and all the more attractive given Laney’s fears...This romance moves right along... Very readable."
"I highly recommend Ms. Sutton's books. Her characters are deep and sympathetic, her plot interesting, and her romance sizzling. If you want a great romance with a high level of sexual tension without the sex, then this book is for you. The hero in this book is a guy every woman will swoon over. He's honorable, romantic, caring and of course, handsome. Ms. Sutton weaves his foreign accent through the dialogue in a funny and clever way that will put a smile on your face. The romance is sweet and touching one minute and deep and emotional the next, all the while riding upon the waves of a suspenseful plot. One thing I love about the characters is their genuineness. I guarantee by the end of the book, you will feel they are your new best friends."
The following reviews were all posted at Goodreads.com for DANGER AT THE DOOR.
"Danger at the door was really good... The romance in this book was more warm/sweet than her other book, though, in typical Sutton-style, she has one very romantic kiss... I loved Bojan! He is hilarious, and I loved how she used their communication barrier to create funny, awkward, and other kinds of situations throughout the book. Laney¿s fears were dealt with in a very unique way, and she is also an amazing character...Sutton did a great job of showing everyone¿s need for God, while not shoving ¿religion¿ down people¿s throats" Carman - Rating - 4 Stars
"This is a story filled with passion, edge which is what Michelle is known for; the spiritual element in the book is beautiful. This book is a beautiful depiction of the Salvation story. I highly recommend it. Pick up a copy today! You won¿t be sorry!" Andie - Rating - 5 Stars
"Danger at the Door is a great little romance / mystery. I found the storyline completely engaging and I read it front to back in a couple hours! Michelle Sutton did a wonderful job creating intriguing characters who deal with real life passions and fears. I always appreciate the honesty in Michelle's writing because it makes it easy to relate to the characters and their struggles. Danger at the Door is a perfect summer read and I definitely recommend it!" Tarasreview - Rating - 5 Stars
"A very fast read, and you get hooked quickly. I enjoyed this book. It would be perfect to take on a vacation to read in the car or on a plane, or while just laying on the beach." Tommy - Rating - 4 Stars
"I don¿t recommend reading this book at night as every little snap, crack, and pop you hear may make the story come alive to you even more. An excellent read that you don¿t want to miss. Grab a copy today!"
ln Danger at the Door, the reader has no choice but to feel the language barrier and how hard it is for those speaking English as a second language. This is a true love story, and like it should be, her man fights for her like a hero. l was pleased to see how they prayed together to help Laney overcome her fears. As usual, the author draws the reader right into the story so you feel as if you become one of the characters. l was thrilled that there was no cliffhanger type ending as well even though I hear there is a sequel coming next year.
Priscilla McCarthy - A reader and fan
"I thought Danger at the Door was a very good story. I enjoyed how the author showed how even in depression the heroine was able to be strong and find happiness. It wasn’t easy…but she persevered. The relationship between Laney and Bojan was written with just the right amount of actions to make it very real. The suspense in the story also gave it that extra element that made it all work...A recommended read."