Marissa Harrington is about to get married to Matthew Marconi. There's only one problem: she doesn't love him. In a fateful moment, she decides to give up everything and heads down to the Caribbean.
But Marissa is about to get more than she ever bargained for as she enters a world filled with conspiracies, triple crosses and possible murder. As Marissa makes her way through the mysteries of this island paradise, danger seems to be lurking around every corner.
And to top it all off, she may have found her Mr. Right. But, there's a hitch: she may not live long enough to find out.
A riveting romantic thriller, "The Devil's Dance" by novelist Patti Ann Bengen is the story of Marissa Harrington who's decision not to marry her deceitful fiancee and subsequent trip down to the Caribbean for a little R&R finds herself abruptly plunged into a world of drug deals, conspiracies, tripple crosses, and even murder. It seems a little unfair that she just may have finally discovered 'Mr. Right' but not live long enough to know for certain. A superbly crafted suspense novel of almost unrelenting action, "The Devil's Dance" is exceptionally well written from beginning to end. Very highly recommended reading, Attention Hollywood -- "The Devil's Dance" is the stuff from which block-buster movies are made!
More Reviews and RecommendationsPatti Ann Bengen returns from the success of her first novel, New Beginnings, and continues to spread awareness about domestic violence, its consequences and the long climb up to self-empowerment. Ms. Bengen has appeared on radio talk shows across the country and on television. She is a certified Nia (cardio dance/mind-body) instructor, and is actively teaching this life-changing technique on Long Island, New York.
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November 19, 2007: Marissa Harrington is attracted to Matthew Marconi, he is handsome, obviously wealthy and in love with her. He wants to make her his wife however, things have become mundane. They eat at the same restaurant, at same table on each date. He takes long business trips and never tells her where he is going. He gave her a phone number to call if she needs him, she was to leave a message, and he will call her back. During one such trip, she decided she needs a vacation, a chance to have some fun, sun, excitement and the opportunity to think through their relationship. From the moment, she arrived in the tropical paradise her life is in danger. She meets Andre and he swept her off her feet. She knew she was more than a little in love with him. Nevertheless, life is never that simple. Devil?s Dance by Patti Ann Bengen is a spectacular, suspense-filled romance. I could not put this book down. I stayed up all night reading. The plot is breathtaking, moving swiftly from one riveting scene to another. The characters are extremely well developed. Marissa is almost na?ve, trusting those she should not. She a damsel in distress and yet a courageous heroine. Matthew gives the appearance of being perfect husband material on the surface but if you look, close enough you can see the evil lurking beneath the surface. Andre, is a hunk! All of the characters are multifaceted, there is more to them than meets the eye. The supporting characters add a versatile element to this book. I found myself suspicious of Lorelie and Pedro, suspecting they were more than they appeared. They add that important element of keeping the reader guessing. I think Warren would make a wonderful main character in a sequel. I highly recommend Devil?s Dance, to fans of romance and mystery. You will not be disappointed. Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 10/07