Ep 253: Suspense in a Small Town
On this episode of Buzzing About Romance, join Amanda, Leah, Lindsey, and Becky as they dive into the deceptively cozy world of Small Town Suspense—where behind every picket fence lurks a stalker, a thief, or even a killer. Because in romance, small towns aren’t just charming—they’re crime scenes with kissing!
Discussion Points:
- Why Are Small Towns the Perfect Setting for Suspense?
- Balancing Romance and Danger:
- Trope Talk: The Protective Hero, the Nosy Neighbor, and the Hidden Past
Book of the Week:
Lindsey’s not sure books of the week-
Swag Pack Sponsoring Authors for May is author Maude Winters.
Books | Authors Mentioned this Episode:
The Haven Brothers Series by Claire Kingsley
Timberbridge Brothers- Claudia Burgoa
Decker Series by Claudia Burgoa
Broken Beginnings (Citrus Cove Book 1) by Clio Evans
Wicked Lovers by Shayla Black
Starcrossed Colorado by Hannah Shield
Shelby Gunter – Lost Letter Series
Thirteen Candles by Sienna Judd
Butterfly Bayou Series by Lexi Blake
Stoen Rider Series by Ashley Munoz
Long Time coming by SL Scott
Wilds by Kristen Proby
Meet Me in Montana by Kelly Elliott
Sand Castle Cove by Amber Kelly
Bourbon and Lies by Victoria Wilder
Sugar Land Creek by Brook Montgomery
Flying Diamond 5 – by Bonnie Poirier
Reckless Series by Nyssa Katheryn.
Time River | Redemption Hills by Al Jackson
Authors:
Tia Lousie
Catherine Cowles
Jessica Prince
Carrie Ann Ryan
Claudia Burgoa
Stacey Lynn
Peak Town, Colorado Series by Mariah Ankenman
Anna Hackett-Unbroken Heroes
Natasha Madison – Southern Series
AL Jackson – Redemption Hills
Nyssa Kathryn – All Series
Ivy Layne – Hearts of Sawyers Bend
Delta James
Krista Sandor – Langley Park
Jennifer Hanks – Elite Securities
Josie Jade – Resting Warrior Ranch
Haper Jackson – Wayward Sons
Amanda’s Recs
The Refuge Series by Susan Stoker
Resting Warrior Ranch by Josie Jade & Janie Crouch (Linear Tactical)
Hope Valley Series by Jessica Prince
Alpha Mountain Warrior by Renee Rose and Vanessa Vale
Southern Comfort by Natasha Madison
What Hurts Us by Maggie Gates
TBR:
Freya Barker (High Mtn Trackers)
Samantha Young
Hannah Shield (Hart County, CO)
Victoria Wilder
Catherine Cowles – Fractured Sky, Shadows of You, Beautiful Exile
Penny Reid – Solving for Pie (Engagement & Espionage, Marriage & Murder)
Susan Stoker – Game of Chance series, Eagle Point S&R series
Janie Crouch – Linear tactical series
MyTBR Pick:
Broken Beginnings – Clio Evan’s
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