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Blame It on Rio (2023)

by Suzanne Brockmann
(#14 in Tall, Dark & Dangerous)

New, never-before-published full-length novel
First published February 2023
Tall, Dark & Dangerous Series (Navy SEAL Team Ten) # 14
Romantic Comedy with Suspense Elements

Hero: Navy SEAL Rio Rosetti
Heroine: TV Star Casey Esparza
Tropes: Fake Boyfriend
Oh, No! Just One Bed!
Identical Cousins

When Rio Rosetti is approached by Casey Esparza in a grocery store parking lot, he realizes two things: the famous actress has mistaken Rio for his gay cousin Luc; and Rio's got to keep up the pretense to protect his teammate Dave from getting his heart re-broken by Casey's hot mess of a brother, Jon.

As a Navy SEAL, Rio's days are filled with adventure and risk, but now, as Dave's fake boyfriend, he's facing a different challenge. His life is suddenly a rom-com movie with an added twist as Rio finds himself falling hard for Casey.

Casey Esparza's acting career has been like a fairytale. Her iconic role in a cult science fiction TV show brought her fame, fortune, and millions of social media followers. Her personal life, however, is a different story-her brother Jon is a dumpster fire and her romantic life is grim. Her instant connection with her friend Dave's easy-going new boyfriend Luc is a breath of fresh air.

Rio knows honesty means everything to Casey, and that for him to stay in her life-as Rio-he needs to end his masquerade very carefully. But when Jon's unsavory past catches up to them and Casey's in danger, Rio is ready to risk everything-even his future with her-to keep her safe.

The tall, dark, and dangerous Navy SEALs of Team Ten are back-with Suzanne Brockmann's signature blend of love, laughter, and a hint of danger in Blame It on Rio.