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Carnal Risk (Club Altura Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kym Grosso (Author), Julie Roberts (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,834 ratings
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A heart-pounding romantic suspense thriller from NYT & USA Today best-selling author Kym Grosso. Dive into the mysterious and alluring world of Club Altura.

Powerful CEO, Garrett Emerson’s, life and corporation are built on a foundation of risk taking and top secret priorities. He works hard, but plays even harder. When tragedy strikes, the charismatic and sexy billionaire takes the gamble of his life by bringing a beautiful consultant into his inner sanctum, exposing her to his exclusive society of extreme athletes who are adventurous both in business and pleasure. Inexplicably drawn to the intriguing woman, Garrett teaches her to face her fears, bringing them both to new levels of ecstasy.

Selby Reynolds, a high profile technology specialist, reluctantly accepts an engagement at Emerson Industries. Discovering secrets and uncovering clues to a murder, she’s swept into Garrett's dangerous but seductive life of luxury. Captivated by the world renowned capitalist and adventurer, she’s convinced he could crush her heart. As he pushes her sexual limits and their erotic play intensifies, Selby finds it impossible to resist the one man who turns her darkest fantasies into a reality.

When Selby’s life is threatened by a killer, carnal lessons of trust are put to the test, forcing them to choose who is friend and who is foe. Can Selby give her heart to a man who revels in the excitement of flirting with death? Will they prevail against an enemy who threatens to tear apart Garrett’s world, including the fragile connection with the woman he seeks to claim as his own?

Carnal Risk is the first book in the Club Altura series. Although many of my readers prefer reading the series in order, each book is written to be read standalone.

CLUB ALTURA ROMANCE:
Carnal Risk
Wicked Rush
Solstice Burn
Hard Asset
Riptide

THE IMMORTALS OF NEW ORLEANS:
Kade's Dark Embrace
Luca's Magic Embrace
Tristan's Lyceum Wolves
Logan’s Acadian Wolves
Léopold’s Wicked Embrace
Dimitri
Lost Embrace
Jax
Jake
Quintus
Hunter
Christmas Embrace
Viktor
Julian

WITCHES OF WILLISTOWN:
Second Chance Hex
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"The steam in this book is so hot! You can feel the chemistry jumping off the pages and will be left breathless." ~Paranormal Romance & Authors That Rock
"This book was fantastic!...I fell in love with this book from the very beginning and devoured it in one sitting." ~Amazeballs Book Addicts
"The story itself is one that will have you on the edge of your seat. Kym Grosso is at her best when it comes to action, twists and epic romance!" ~Book Flirts
"This was a fantastic read filled with passion and suspense that I couldn't put down until the very last page." ~She Hearts Books
"CARNAL RISK is an erotic tale of friendship, betrayal, money and greed. The storyline premise is exciting and inviting; the characters engaging, charismatic and compelling; the romance is sexual, seductive and intense." ~The Reading Cafe
"There are many twists and turns in this awesome book that it will leave you begging for more!" ~Wicked Women Book Blog
"Once again this amazing author constructs a world of intrigue and romance that captures her readers and traps them within the story she has created." ~Twin Sisters Rockin' Book Reviews
"If you are looking for a great story with lust, love and killer suspense, then this one is for you. This is a first for me from Kym Grosso and I can't wait for more from her." ~Wicked Reads

"There are so many good reasons to recommend this book. The story is strong and well edited." ~Not Another Damn Blog-Blog

"Carnal Risk is a story of thinking outside of the box...Kym Grosso has written a tale of suspense, passion, and thrill." ~ Cruising Susan Book Reviews
"If you love steamy alpha males, strong female characters, with a thrilling mystery to solve, Carnal Risk is a book for you." ~Fangirls Love Books

About the Author

Kym Grosso is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the award-winning paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. She also has a new erotic romantic suspense series, Club Altura Romance. In addition to romance novels, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She is also a contributing essay author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.

Kym enjoys reading, tennis, zumba, traveling and spending time with her husband and children. New Orleans, with its rich culture, history and unique cuisine, is one of her favorite places to visit. Also, she loves traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow-covered mountains. On any given night, when not writing her own books, Kym can be found reading her Kindle, which is filled with hundreds of romances.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00UC6L9Y8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MT Carvin Publishing (June 2, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2461 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 295 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1512259306
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kym Grosso is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the award-winning paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. She also writes a contemporary romantic suspense series, Club Altura. In addition to romance novels, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She is also a contributing essay author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.

She lives in sunny southern California where she enjoys the beach, exploring the Pacific ocean to see whales & dolphins, hiking, film, hot yoga and traveling. She holds a bachelor’s degree from West Chester University and a MBA from Widener University. In a previous life, she was employed as a speech therapist, a health care consultant, and a product manager for a software company. In 2012, Kym published her first novel and today, is a full time novelist.

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jumooring
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome.....
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015
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Carnal Risk Gym Grosso

When Kym Grosso said she had something special that she planned to write I could hardly wait. I knew she had this (never doubt yourself Kym) new series and I knew it was going to be awesome. Carnal Risk….WOW this book had it all one page after another. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. Carnal Risk is a hot, intriguing sit on the edge of your bed and wonder what is going to happen next. We have some mystery, a tragic accident several hot sexy alpha males and plenty of hot steamy sex.
Garrett Emerson is a self-made billionaire/ adrenaline junkie and a strong Alpha male. Selby Reynolds is a techno specialist and one hell of an Alpha female and Garrett’s obsession. That one song and dance had him and he knew he had to have her. With a little scheming from Lars, Shelby and Garrett’s good friend anything is possible. You’re just going to have to read this book to see how hot it is…..Awesome job Kym Grosso can’t wait for the next book in this series…….
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4.0 out of 5 stars Capture the "Elusive Rush"
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015
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One thing I’ve come to learn about Kym Grosso’s male and female characters is that they are a dichotomy of sorts – their layers seem to go against each other – their inner and outer personas that come together to make up the complexity of who they are and add to the intrigue and passion of what makes them a complete self.

For the hero and heroine in Kym Grosso’s latest release, Carnal Risk, their innate contradictions are compounded by the fact that they are what seems to be each other’s complete opposite, which adds to the intrigue of the story line and helps to illustrate to readers just how paradoxical both characters are.

Garrett Emerson lives his life in order to capture the “elusive rush,” always pushing the envelope and taking risks to ensure that the high felt in all facets of his world are extreme. Professionally, Garrett works hard to be on the “cutting edge,” always looking to be ahead of the rest, working on projects that are highly classified and wanted by many competitors. In Garrett’s personal life, those same risks apply – although in a more carnal manner. No risk is too great or high unobtainable.

Selby Reynolds’ life is nothing like Garrett’s. Her past defines her present, and her façade of confidence conceals her constant panic and fear. Selby is in no way a coward, but she refuses to take risks that will jeopardize her life or her sanity. But her “safe” existence is put to the test when Selby goes to work for Garrett as a favor to a friend. With Garrett’s help, Selby’s inner adventurer is released, forcing both of them to take the greatest risk of all with each other.

But it’s not just the danger of their extreme activities that Garrett and Selby have to worry about – their lives are also being threatened, and as the story continues and the mysteries surrounding Garrett’s company start to unravel, it’s hard to tell what’s the greater threat – the outside force closing in or the feelings both Garrett and Selby feel when they give their true selves to one another.

Carnal Risk is a fantastic read – it’s steamy, suspenseful, and absolutely intriguing. The storyline keeps readers’ interest throughout the text, working to solve the mystery behind the danger and the multifaceted nature of the characters allows readers to understand who they are at their core and see why they make the choices they do in both their professional and private lives.

Kym Grosso’s paranormal series is an absolute must read and now readers who love her writing are given a new avenue to enjoy her words and characters. Can’t wait for more!

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets and lies - 5++ stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015
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This is the first book that I have had the honor of reading by Kym Grosso, although I do have the first book in the New Orleans series. After reading this book and getting to know the characters in this series, I am definitely looking forward to reading more. Garrett lives his life on the edge, turning his adrenaline obsession into a multi-million dollar corporation built on top secret projects and high risk events.

Selby is a technology specialist that works for one of Garrett's friends and she reluctantly takes the assignment to help Emerson Industries after a horrendous tragedy. Selby deals with a lot of fears brought on by traumatic events in her childhood. Her one activity that she partakes of is Burlesque dancing, to try and push her fears and become the woman she has always wanted to be.

Garrett is intrigued by Selby and the chemistry between the two of them is combustible. Garrett decides that he is going to help her face her fears, thereby giving both of them higher levels of ecstasy. Although Garrett believes his friend was murdered, he reluctantly agrees to let Selby work with him to finish the projects that Evan had been working on.

"When Selby's life is threatened by a killer, carnal lessons of trust are put to the test, forcing them to choose who is friend and who is foe. Can Selby give her heart to a man who revels in the excitement of flirting with death? Will they prevail against an enemy who threatens to tear apart Garrett's world, including the fragile connection with the woman he seeks to claim as his own?"

Although this book does not end on a real cliffhanger, there are still lots of questions about who the killer was working with and who the next target will be. Are things really resolved for Garrett's business and Selby's role in it, or will there be more trouble to come. I can hardly wait for the next book in the series to come out.

**AWESOME purchase**
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will hook you from the very first chapter!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015
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Carnal Risk by author Kym Grosso will hook you from the very first chapter. This is one of my favorite genres, Romantic Suspense. I devoured this awesome book in one sitting and cannot wait for the next book!

Garrett is a self-made billionaire and is hot as heck! The story starts out with a gut-wrenching tragedy for Garrett. He believes the death of friend is murder but, will he find out that the friend betrayed him in the end? Selby is on loan from his friend Lars to help at his extreme sports company. The chemistry between Garrett and Selby is steamy and wonderful. But can he trust her? Can she trust Garrett with her heart?

Selby for me was a very likeable character and I loved how strong she proved to be. I enjoyed how she stood her ground and did not let people walk on her.

There are many twists and turns in this awesome book that it will leave you begging for more! I have loved author Kym Grosso’s writing for quite some time now and love that she stepped into this genre.
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Di
5.0 out of 5 stars Great suspenseful read
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2021
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Intriguing story line, the scene is set when the coworker falls to his death, then enter the burlesque scene, all exciting teases of what’s to come.
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dragonmum
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific
Reviewed in Australia on March 22, 2018
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A great first book in this series. Enjoyed these new characters and the scenes are smoking hot between Garrett and Selby. The book has set up nicely for the further ones in the future. I recommend this author as her writing is great. Her previous series was paranormal and this one is not.
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Savanna
4.0 out of 5 stars ... usually read but it kept me interested and I enjoyed it.
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2016
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This book is different from ones I usually read but it kept me interested and I enjoyed it.
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Headintheclouds
4.0 out of 5 stars Altura a place to visit with Garrett
Reviewed in Australia on October 7, 2018
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Carnal Risk is a story of Selby and Garrett's journey of carnal exploration. Selby is a IT Hacker and suffered a terrible trauma when she was young. Her mother unfortunately did not help to overcome the incident. Garrett is the enigmatic owner of Emerson Industries which Selby is hired to help in a case. Their first meeting consists of "Garrett sucked a breath as she sat firmly on his lap, her eyes snapped to his as they both registered his erection pressing through his jeans onto the thin fabric of her panties". Great read, suspense and great sexy times for two damaged souls.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Australia on May 29, 2019
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Romance intrigue and a family of friends you thought you could trust. This story kept me guessing right till the end who was the killer. Mix in romance and love and this was a great story.
As always Ryan narrates awesomely.
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