Another great read in her series spin off from Eve Duncan
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Another great read in her series spin off from Eve Duncan .  I have read her for over 30 yrs,
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I want to give this layest Eve Duncan book 10 stars!
I think it is my favorite of all, danger, love, and a new baby. A lot of old friends appear in this story and it was wonderful.
Iris J. You rock!
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I love Eve Duncan stories. I've read every book that she has been in, and have never been disappointed.
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I didn't realize this was "a spin off" of another series when I read it.  I was so glad I found this book it was great.  I enjoyed it so much I read 3 other books in Abbi's other series about some other characters mentioned in this book.  I can't wait for the next one!  She does an excellent job keeping you in the story.
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I love the relationship that Eve and Roarke have. The author makes them sizzle, while putting together a mystery/romance that both men and women would consider a must-read. It's great that it is one of a series, yet reads well as a separate, thus allowing new readers to introduce themselves to the timeline and the ongoing story--plus the new mystery to be solved.
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I am a HUGE Bybee fan, and was really excited to hear about this spinoff series. I always liked the way she created that camaraderie between all the different characters, and also gave us a little bit of suspense with the romance.

This book brings us back into the world of Alliance and the Weekday Brides. However, the focus is on three former brides and the lawyer, Lori, who presided over all their prenups and divorces. Lori had been in love and been burned, so she is the perfect person to join this group of former brides and they readjust to live after an Alliance marriage. The "first wives" journey to the Mediterranean for a luxury cruise in order to soothe some wounds. Lori was looking for romance, but fate (or is it?) has a different idea.

I was really excited to catch up with some of my favorite characters from Weekday Brides, but it was even more fun getting to know Lori and the other first wives better. Lori was a great heroine. She was strong, sassy, and no nonsense, but also a good and caring friend. Her and Reed sizzled on the page and I was really rooting for these two. Reed made a few bad choices, but once his heart was in it, he was willing to throw himself in the line of fire to protect Lori, and he may have made me swoon once or twice (or more). Seriously, when Reed talked about hiding the turkey legs, I actually shed a tear.

Of course I loved the suspense element, because it brought Neil and Rick back into my life (I missed you boys!), but I also found this Sasha character quite intriguing, and I really hope we see more of her, as we work out this nefarious plot that is running along side the romance.

Yes, I loved all these things, but when it comes to a Bybee book, it's the friendships or rather, family of friends that bring me the most joy. You have the sisterly like vibe with the female characters, the bromance between the male characters, and the overall family vibe when they are all together. They laugh together, they hurt together, they get mad together.

I hope each book will focus on one of the first wives, because I really want the whole story behind Shannon's Alliance marriage.

It was so much fun to be back in the world of Alliance and the Weekday Brides, and I can't wait for more of this series.
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Intriguing and wonderful can't wait for the next Eve Duncan book.  Thank you for always keeping me on the edge of my seat.
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I loved this installment of the "In Death" series because we finally get a glimpse into Eve's life after she killed her father.  Eve was in foster care, and the woman she was sent to live with was a piece of work.  She tormented the children in her care, and wasn't above fraud and other crimes.  When she learns of Eve's marriage to wealthy Roarke, she sees her chance at the big time.  She shows up on Eve's door demanding money to keep silent about her past.  When she shows up dead the next day, Roarke is the number one suspect.

This was a good old fashioned murder mystery, without some of the wilder elements in previous books (clones!).  Though many readers will figure out who the killer is quickly, the main draw here is Eve's single-minded focus to clear Roarke's name.  And as ever, Peabody is by her side bringing humor and humanity to the tale.  I also enjoyed the scenes with Roarke's personal assistant.  She's a great example of a well-done minor character.  I can't recommend this series enough.
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Excellent new spin off series for fans of Faith's Jane Yellowrock books! Some great paranormal action as always in her books but more importantly excellent character development. No spoilers but we really get an intimate view of the new main character, Nell, work through some difficult issues from her past in uncovering hard truths and weeding out lies that had kept her isolated from her family.

We're still not exactly sure what we're dealing with as far as Nell goes, but that's okay because she's still figuring it out herself and we're along for the ride. And yes some familiar faces from some of the Jane Yellowrock books make crossover appearances including Rick LaFleur who plays a pivotal role in the new series.

If you enjoy the Yellowrock series or gritty, well-written urban fantasy with strong women and great characters with a magical twist, I highly recommend this book and new series by Faith Hunter! Fortunately we only have to wait until November for Book 2 in the Soulwood series, Curse On the Land, and more Nell Ingram! I can't wait!
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If you're a fan of Rachel Vincents original shifter series you will love the Wild Cat spin-off series.  This is the third book in the series and one of the main characters, Kaci, is from the original series so we get to catch up with old favorites Marc and Faythe who consider Kaci to be their daughter as well as characters from the spin-off, Justus who is Titus (alpha in the stay territory) younger brother.  It was a great mix of old and new along with a story of young love.  Kaci and Justus reminded me a lot of Marc and Faythe.  Its a great read.  Cant wait for the next one.
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Here we go again!  After getting "hooked" on this series by reading Book 1, I had NO CHOICE but to move on to Book 2 - which is even more intriguing than Book 1.  (I still can't figure WHY I am reading this series at  - NOT the kind of book I read - but I figure, I have been addicted!).

More of Eve gets revealed in this book, and we get to know some of the regular characters who people her world.

Eve now is facing a killed who seems to have it in for successful women! Of course, our Police lieutenant Eve Dallas is up to the challenge, we think. But she is not perfect and makes a devastating mistake.  As I said when I reviewed Book 1 of this series, Eve is a flawed "heroine" but a sincere and diligent and driven one.

We get more of her "boyfriend" Roark in this book. Of course, he is the "average Joe" that any woman might meet and take a liking to:  He is a billionaire, fabulous face and form, intelligent, passionate lover, and once he takes a liking to Eve, he is totally faithful.  Just an average guy.

My comments should be lightly taken.  I am in love with this series, and I still can't figure out why - but I am reading on.

Again (as I will find in other books of this series), the futuristic setting (2058) works, the characters are lively and brought to life by Robb, and the mystery is solid.  There is an intriguing mystery here, and a real surprise too - enough to satisfy any whodunnit fan.

I consider this book, the mystery and its characters, even stronger and more interesting than in Book 1.  But please read Book 1 first, because I feel  this series is best read in order.

I am about to start Book 6 - but this isn't the kind of book I read!  I like ultra-dark psychological thrillers and this book is not that.  But these are marvelously fun reads. Try it - You'll LIKE it (or LOVE it, as I do).
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I enjoy reading and listening to Eve Duncan books/audiobooks. This one has the action, suspense and drama that we expect from Eve.
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4.5 stars!

After basically years of seeing this series around and reading about this mystical Roarke, I gave in and decided to read the In Death Books. It was quite an undertaking, since when I started there were 33 books already released in the series, not counting short stories and novellas. Besides that, deciding to read this series was a big commitment in two fronts. One, I simply had to by 33 books and secondly, I would not be reading anything else until I was done. That's how psychotic I can be when it comes to book series.

December 2011 was when my journey began and by February 2012 I was done and now there is NO turning back. I am IN LOVE with this series! I not only obviously love Roarke, but I love Eve and all the secondary characters that make up this great story as well.

Yes, I have become irritated with Eve at times, but I adored being able to see her grow throughout the series. It has been quite a ride, but one I will never regret hopping aboard.

This series is a great mix of mystery, police drama and romance. I love every aspect of it, from the near futuristic setting, to the way J.D. Robb writes her prose. If there is one thing that bothers me, is that considering the series has 35 books published, the span of time that has passed is very short and I wish the lapse between books was a bit longer. But if you read the books throughout a longer period of time, it won't really matter, but reading them so close together made me wish for that longer lapse.

Eve is such a complex character. All that she has been through has made who she is, but her story is not less heartbreaking because of it. For that matter, so is Roarke's and the fact that these two found each other is nothing less than serendipity. They need each other and I am sure they would never have grown to be who they are in the series by book 35, if not for each other's presence in their lives. Not to mention the "family" they have built with their dear friends.

One of the biggest issues brought up in this series by J.D. Robb, is the Nature Vs. Nurture debate. I love it! It always makes me think and it is very satisfying to see these people that could have become something very wrong, rise above nature and blood, to become amazing people.

On the crime fighting aspect of the series, I find that Robb uses two types of narrative. Sometimes she carries more of a "Monk" style, where the perpetrator is clear if not early on, but soon. The other one is where we get a punch in the face when we finally find out out who it is. I really enjoy that she doesn't have only one style, since that always keeps me guessing =D

I LOVE this series and if you have yet to check it out, please do so! The first few books might not compel you completely, but keep reading! You won't regret it!
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Iris is masterful at creating characters.  Margaret is a character that can be found in several of her other Eve Duncan books that is very likeable in those books.  However, in this book Margaret has her own adventure.  I can see from this book that we will be seeing more of Margaret and Lassiter in future books (either in an Eve Duncan novel or in its own book).  Truly enjoyed the book.
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I love this series!  The characters are so real and the storyline so entertaining.  Eve and Roarke keep life super interesting yet their simple and passionate enjoyment of each other tugs at the heart.
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I love the Eve Duncan series. I wish they came out quicker or were longer to cover the story lines.
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I loved how the author was able to combine series in this one book. I'd love to see Duncan's sister get her story!