Would you prefer your adventures with a hint of a love story? 

Then you've arrived in the perfect spot! The introduction of a lead character in a mystery romantic thriller book raises the stakes even higher. 

To get you started, we've collected a list of great titles and their summaries.

Let's get this suspenseful journey started.

1. 'Mr Perfect' by Linda Howard

The book begins with Jaine Bright and her three friends discussing Mr. Perfect at their favorite hangout one night. Is he going to be tall, dusky, and attractive? or Warm-hearted and caring? As their discussion progresses, they create a checklist that becomes an instant hit, spreading rapidly throughout the workplace and across email lines.

When one of the four women is murdered, what started as a joke among friends turns deadly serious... Jaine must take the services of her next-door neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, to uncover a killer to save her friends and herself. Knowing who else to believe and love is suddenly a matter of survival, as Mr. Perfect's ideal turns into a disturbing dream. 

2. 'Verity' by Colleen Hoover 

This suspense mystery romance book opens right where Lowen Ashleigh is on the point of financial ruin when she accepts the employment offer of a lifetime. Lowen has been hired by bestselling novelist Verity Crawford's husband, Jeremy Crawford, to finish the remaining volumes in a popular series that his injured wife cannot complete.

Lowen arrives at Crawford's house in the hopes of finding enough materials to get her started. Lowen is surprised to see an unfinished autobiography that Verity never planned for anybody to read. Line after line of heartbreaking revelations, including Verity's account of what happened the day her daughter died.

Lowen resolves to keep the book hidden from Jeremy since she knows the contents would be devastating to the father, who is already suffering. However, as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy become more muscular, she sees all the ways he could help her if he reads his wife's comments. After all, no matter how dedicated Jeremy is to his damaged wife, he would be unable to continue to love her if he knew the truth.

3. 'Cross Her Heart' by Melinda Leigh

Bree Taggert, a homicide detective in Philadelphia, has been burying her nightmare memories of childhood for the past 25 years. Till her younger sister, Erin, is murdered in a crime that replicates the events of that night: unsuspecting witnesses and a troubled marriage that resulted in gunshots. There's only one noticeable difference. Justin, Erin's husband, has vanished.

Bree is well aware of how unstable the border between love and hate can be, but the evidence against her brother-in-law doesn't match up. Bree decides to unearth the secrets of her sister's life and death by teaming up with Justin's old friend, former sheriff's detective, and K-9 manager Matt Flynn. However, as her inquiry progresses, the risk becomes more personal.

4. 'Somewhere Beyond the Sea' by Amanda James

Dr. Tristan Ainsworth has moved to the lovely Cornish village where he, brought up with his family. He learned some terrible lessons in the past, but he'll go to any length to make his wife happy.

Karen Ainsworth is afraid to express her genuine sentiments, but she understands her husband has had enough of her mood swings. Why shouldn't she take advantage of the opportunity to use her fantastic singing voice? Karen and Tristan are faced with a difficult decision as a wave of blackmail threatens the foundations of their marriage. Is their love strong enough to accept the truth?

5. 'Made of Steel' by Ivy Smoak

Summer was six years old when she fell in love with the boy next door. The one surety she had was that she would marry him. Unfortunately, fate tore her from him before they could have their happily ever after. Worst of all, he had forgotten about her.

Summer is offered a new beginning in the witness protection program ten years after she lost everything. The only rule is that she should not speak to anyone from her past. When she discovers that the boy next door lives practically down the hall, she finds it challenging to fulfill this rule. And if she discloses her true identity, she risks killing them both.

Hardly anything matches a thriller that keeps you on the verge of your bench. 

Time and time again, warped villains, dedicated investigators, and a battle against the time make for an addictive read.The best suspense mystery romantic books are full of risk and real consequences.

But why not escalate things a step higher!?