•  
    NinaDP North Carolina, USA 02-05-17
    NinaDP North Carolina, USA 02-05-17 Member Since 2014
    HELPFUL VOTES
    32
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    68
    54
    FOLLOWERS
    FOLLOWING
    0
    0
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Not "In Death", but very good"

    I got this because I was googling books similar to the "In Death" series by JD Robb. This isn't quite as complex as those books, but the mystery kept me engaged and I liked the relationship between the two main characters. I'm going to get the next in the series.

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    Ann Townsend Central Valley, CA United States 01-15-17
    Ann Townsend Central Valley, CA United States 01-15-17 Member Since 2010
    HELPFUL VOTES
    76
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    823
    73
    FOLLOWERS
    FOLLOWING
    3
    0
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Unexpected Twist, but Too Much Sex"

    Sam is a compelling human with flaws and foibles who overcomes stereotypes and the disability of dyslexia. She wants to serve her community, catch the bad guys/gals, succeed at her aspirations, make her dad proud, and, as do we all, be loved by someone who understands her and accepts her just as she is.

    As with Sam, except for our villains, Nic and the rest of the characters are complex and multi-dimensional. The scenes and environment are described well, not overtaking the storyline with prosaic nuance but painting a picture enough to allow us to see the world around us as we hitch a ride through Washington, D.C. and the upper crust of Virginia and political society.

    Being a female in a traditionally male-dominated profession (and a female in general), I can identify with the demoralizing self-recriminations of a person who as to work twice or three times as hard to not only survive but also to succeed and achieve advancement. "Too pushy, "Too bossy", "Too *itchy", "tries too hard"...

    Though I appreciated the unabashed chemistry between Sam and Nic (and the book .5 to explain so much), I think crafty innuendo to indicate what happens between the sheets would have sufficed. Heavy, detailed sex can detract from good storytelling.

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    Sheryl 08-07-16
    Sheryl 08-07-16 Member Since 2013
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    57
    9
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Fatal Affair"
    Would you listen to Fatal Affair again? Why?

    I read Fatal Affair a couple of years ago, and found I enjoy listening to it, more than reading it. Made me excited to listen to the rest of the series.


    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    AmazonAddict 07-17-16
    AmazonAddict 07-17-16 Member Since 2013
    HELPFUL VOTES
    57
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    139
    61
    FOLLOWERS
    FOLLOWING
    1
    0
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Politics & Romance Collide for perfection!"
    Would you listen to Fatal Affair again? Why?

    Yes, I probably would. But I'm already off to buy book #2 to start that! Really enjoyed the narrator, she made the story so enjoyable, and really brought things to life in this book! I've listened to all of the other Marie Force series via Audiobook, and they have all been really good listens! This one was probably one of my favorites from this author due to thepolitical suspense involved!Stayed on the edge of my seat the whole way through! Great writing!


    What did you like best about this story?

    I really enjoyed that this book had a "Scandal" or "Castle" type feel to it. My favorite character in the story was the lead female Sam. It's not often that the detective in these type of books are female, and that made her strong, yet narrator was able to portray her vulnerable side so well also.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    There were many great scenes throughout. But I think I enjoyed the ending, and finding out who the killer was!


    Any additional comments?

    I've listened to other books narrated by Felicity Munroe, and enjoyed them as well.
    If you are a fan of political romance dramas, this book will be right up your alley!

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    G.P. 01-18-16
    G.P. 01-18-16 Member Since 2016
    HELPFUL VOTES
    1
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    22
    5
    FOLLOWERS
    FOLLOWING
    0
    0
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Great story...not the best narrator"

    This series is absolutely amazing. I love all the characters and their relationships that only grow as the series continues. Having listened to all the narrators I will say this, Felicity Monroe does an alright job at narrating but something about her portrayal of Sam and a few other characters rubs me the wrong way. This story is amazing but could be even better with a different narrator. Eva Kaminsky is the BEST narrator for this series, hands down. I almost wish she'd go back and record the few books narrated by Monroe and Katie Sparer. She narrates most of the other books so I say if you don't want to read the first two books get the audio and you won't be disappointed with the story and it just gets better and better especially with Eva Kaminsky as narrator starting book 3.

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    Avid Audio Listener Chicago 09-28-15
    Avid Audio Listener Chicago 09-28-15 Member Since 2016
    HELPFUL VOTES
    29
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    182
    39
    FOLLOWERS
    FOLLOWING
    1
    0
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Tedious"

    Marie is a good writer, and this story got tedious quickly. I ended up skimming the last third. I found much of the law-enforcement stuff unrealistic. The romance was really quite awful. I did not believe that after a one night stand in the six-year separation, they could be madly in love in just a couple of days. This author has enjoyed phenomenal success, and I really don't know why. I won't be buying any more of her books.

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    Vickilynncurtis 06-26-15
    Vickilynncurtis 06-26-15 Member Since 2014
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    3
    1
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Great read"

    The story was well written and the story line was good. The end was predictable but, still a good read.

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    Bonney O'Shea 04-08-15
    Bonney O'Shea 04-08-15 Member Since 2013
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    35
    3
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Excellent"

    This is my first Marie Force novel and now I'm a fan! I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    Marie 04-07-15
    Marie 04-07-15
    HELPFUL VOTES
    1
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    80
    6
    FOLLOWERS
    FOLLOWING
    0
    0
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Love and murder"

    First time reading Marie Force and i like her style. Will check out her next book.
    Get this book and you'll see.

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  •  
    DeDa Studios 03-28-15
    DeDa Studios 03-28-15 Member Since 2014
    ratings
    REVIEWS
    9
    7
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    "Excellent Book"
    What made the experience of listening to Fatal Affair the most enjoyable?

    I loved the interaction between Nick & Sam. Marie does an excellent job of bringing the reader into their lives.


    What other book might you compare Fatal Affair to and why?

    I am reading the entire series - I am currently on book three


    What about Felicity Munroe’s performance did you like?

    Yes she is an excellent narrator


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    The book is a love story - mystery - crime novel all in one. I think my favorite part was the interactions between Nick & Sam.


    Any additional comments?

    Excellent read

    More Less
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful