The write up for this book emphasizes the mystery aspect, but that is not what you will find. This is primarily a romance (I am not a reader of Nora Roberts, so I was surprised). If you want a mildly entertaining story about a woman with the emotional maturity of a 15-year-old, this might be the book for you. This should definitely be in the "romance" genre not the "mystery & thriller."

I did not solve the who-dun-it as quickly as other reviewers, but in any case it was not a surprise - the guilty party met all of the stereotypes. What did not read true was the apparent success of a woman who seems completely unable to separate her personal issues from her work as a police officer. Other than that huge lapse, the story is well developed and unfolds appropriately.

I did not find the narrator engaging. I found her characterizations too broad and laughable. Her diction and pacing are good. If you listen to the sample, you should have a sense if she is a narrator you want to listen to for 10 hours.

The book was originally written in 1995, so I am not going to rant about the ridiculous image of life in the mid 21st century, but I did roll my eyes many times over the silly developments we will soon be living with. (Dallas has so many gadgets on her person at all time, I pictured a Batman-like utility belt).

I will not be reading or listening to any other books in this series, nor will I listen to other books narrated by Erickson. But can anyone explain to me why Roarke has only one name? - like Cher or Madonna, he is only ever referred to as "Roarke".

yes

when eve saved her friend in the park and ROARK ASKED HER TO MARRY HIM

Excitement

love comes when least expecteded

this is the 2nd book in a great series

I started in the middle of the series and liked the stories so much I decided to go back to the beginning. As always, with this series of books, I find them hard to put down. This one was no different, the perfect mix of mystery and romance.

I am writing this as a person who has read all of the books and listened to them, too. This is my favorite of all, and I am listening to it for about the fourth time, because you see the struggle to love that Eve has and the patience, to a point, that Roark has.

You can't separate Roark and Eve into different characters in this book. They are two fighting to become one.

Without spoiling it, the 1:00 am scene where Eve cries. As Roark says, there is nothing more shattering than a strong woman crying.

I just realized the other day that I have been reading this series for 20 years! Then I listened on cassette, cd (what an advance) and now audible! It is worth it.

Great narrator!
Easy read.
Hard to "put down"
Loving this very long series, Nora rocks! I have 4 under my belt and look ford to more
I have been a huge fan of Nora Roberts and always will. Now she has me engrossed with her Death Series under her pen name JD Robb!

With a good narrator, it'll always be better

The mystery is as engaging as a James Patterson novel

Eve's character is snarky and smoothly fits her character

How to solve a murder in 2022

No

Love Eve and Rourke!! The romance is unfolding nicely. The narrator Susan Ericksen is amazing!! I never have to guess who is talking. Again can't wait for book 3!!

Yes because Susan Ericksen is really good at making you want to keep reading. I was reading and listen at the same time. It was fun.

Not really I was hoping the one who was committing the murders. I did have a worry that Eve may back out of the wedding, but I should of known that. Roake can talk anyone into everything. Even a hardheaded cop like Eve.

Everything I love how she gives the characters different voices to the character. She makes these books such a joy to listen to.

Being an empowered women can be a dangerous thing.

Read this several years ago. Loved it then. Love it now. Great relationship between Eve and Roarke

Another great In Death book. Susanne Erickssen does a really good job narrating. The audiobook is actually about thirty minutes shorter, the audible title includes a preview of book three.