As a child, Jade DiMarco didn’t have a happy life, and still recalls the childhood horrors. Her alcoholic mother would shut her in dark closets, and to this day, Jade is still frightened of the dark. She now volunteers at Safe Harbor Shelter catering to the runaways and is married to Bryce DiMarco. Jade thought Bryce would take away all her pain, making her life blissful, but that was before she realized his dark side. When his evil malice comes out, Jade is afraid to turn to her father and tell him her marriage has turned sour. She and her father had become close since her mother’s death, but her father admired Bryce and thought he was good for Jade. Unfortunately, Jade has unlocked the real identity of Bryce, and if she intends to continue helping other abusive women and runaways, she has only one alternative left in her life.

Someone is snatching young girls and selling them to Mexican whorehouses, selling them into prostitution, and FBI agent Luke Butler is determined to undermine the diabolical leader and bring him to justice. Going undercover as El Lobo, he seeks any information to help the case. After seeing Bryce endangering Jade, Luke swears to protect her even if his true identity surfaces. Jade cannot believe that her life is once again in danger. Forced to go into the Witness Protection program, Jade sees more of Luke. She doesn’t know everything about Luke, but what she knows makes her believe she can trust him. Bryce is determined to make Jade pay for everything, and as Jade again finds herself in peril, she unlocks a betrayal that may ruin happiness in her life forever.

Nothing to Fear is one volatile story that had this reader on the edge of the seat. This is a suspenseful, nail-biting, page-turner. Jade comes across as a strong character even though she has been victimized. Just reading her situations was spine-tingling. The reader can almost feel the intensity of her fear as she stands bold because of others she sees in dangerous situations. Bryce plays a great evil maniac and Luke is the perfect hero exhibiting many emotions that touches the reader. Alicia Dean spins a tale that thrills until the dramatic conclusion. With a pinch of romance, suspense, and unforgettable characters, she seasons a story that is exhilarating. This read is so intense and engaging, it garners a recommended read!

Reviewed by: Linda L.