Dangerous Games- Danielle Steele || REVIEW

Blurb: Television correspondent Alix Phillips dodges bullets and breaks rules to bring the most important news to the world from riots in America to protests on the streets of Tehran. With her daughter in college, and working alongside cameraman Ben Chapman, a deeply private ex-Navy SEAL, Alix revels in the risks and whirlwind pace of her work. But her latest assignment puts her at the center of an explosive story that will reshape many lives, including her own: investigating damning allegations involving the vice president of the United States, Tony Clark.

Alix starts with a nationally revered woman who may be the key to exposing frightening secrets. Olympia Foster is the fragile, reclusive widow of America's most admired senator, who had been destined for the presidency before an assassin's bullet felled him. Since then, Olympia has found emotional support from Clark, who once wanted her as his wife and now stands as her protector and confidant. When Alix begins to dig deeper, federal agents pick up the trail. Then the threats begin.

As the stakes rise in this dangerous game, Alix needs Ben's help as never before. And soon they realize they are grappling with an adversary far more sinister than they had imagined.

Review: This was my very first Danielle Steele novel and suffice to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were some flaws in it as well, but we'll get to them later. 

I've always been a sucker for strong female characters who have tough jobs to do and Alix Phillips fits the profile perfectly. She is a reporter with a passion for her job. She often gets into dangerous situations in search of the truth. With Ben (ex-Navy SEAL) by her side, she launches an investigation looking into the life of one of the most powerful and influential person in the country. 

The book was set in different places which provided for a good backdrop and diversified angles. What I like about the book is that even though the story is centered around a particular plot, there are various other stories interwoven too. The language used in the book is quite simple and straightforward. 

The romance in the story was thoroughly enjoyed but I'm glad that it didn't become the focal point of the story. The character developments throughout the book is commendable especially the character of Olympia Foster.  I found her to be the most believable character of the lot who had various qualities- both good and bad. 

What I didn't like:  I did enjoy reading this book but then there were some flaws in it too; it was somewhat predictable for starters. If I'm reading a thriller, I'd want to be surprised at times, or even shook, but then I'd predicted some things which were about to happen, which was a bummer. Secondly, the shifts in the POVs were abrubt and would leave me confused at times. 

Conclusion: This was my first Danielle Steele book as well as my first political thriller read. I did enjoy it and I would love to pick another one of her books soon. 

Ratings: 3.5/5 stars. 

*Thank you to Pan MacMillan India for providing us this book for an honest review*