Cheater

The San Diego Case Files, Book 2

By: Karen Rose

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

A shocking murder leaves an affluent retirement community reeling in this riveting, high-stakes second installment of the San Diego Case Files, from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose.

Death is not an unfamiliar visitor to Shady Oaks Retirement Village, which provides San Diego with premier elderly support from independent retiree housing to full-time hospice care. But when a resident’s body is found brutally stabbed and his apartment ransacked, it’s clear there’s someone deadly in their community. Detective Katherine “Kit” McKittrick quickly discovers that Shady Oaks is full of skeleton-riddled closets, and most tenants prefer to keep their doors firmly closed to the SDPD.

A longtime volunteer at the retirement facility, Dr. Sam Reeves honors his late grandfather’s memory by playing the piano for the residents regularly. So it shouldn’t be such a surprise when Kit crosses paths with him during her investigation, after she’d avoided the criminal psychologist—and the emotions he evokes—for the last six months.

Sam’s rapport within the retirement village proves vital to the case, and the pair find themselves working together once again—much to Kit’s dismay. But she is determined to apprehend the shadow of death lurking around Shady Oaks...and equally determined to ignore the feelings she’s developing for a certain psychologist.

©2024 Karen Rose (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Good book although Kit made me want to shake her!

I really enjoyed listening to this book I like Kit and Sam alot. Although kit worked my last nerve with her back and forth . It was also nice to catch up with kits parents and Rita. This book kept me guessing which I love. I can't wait for the next installment.

Good Story! Enjoyed the Plot

While I liked the story and the characters, I dislike heroines who are super badass at everything but self confidence in romantic relationships. I wanted to smack Kit silly way more than once! She redeemed herself in the last few pages. But it took too long for her to get her act together.

Wait it’s finished~ need more ..KR you’re the Queen

Finished it~ and I’m not 100% sure on a 5* here… I needed more loving😂
as usual great twisted characters
character development is key in all Karen’s books it keeps me coming back
very smooth writing. It just flows no boring moments.
Loved Kit & Sam. What a backstory on Kit- Wow.
Of course twists and turns can’t predict the ending … a true author never gives it all up at the end but rather trickles it down so that the reader can attempt to figure it out.
When I read a Karen Rose book it’s always in my mind; Challenge accepted to find the crime and the culprit.
Countdown is on for next one.
Thank you again for an amazing ride

Brilliant

Amazing as always! Ms. Rose is brilliant in her work, weaving a tale and creating characters you fall in love with.

Reminds me of her first books

Really liked this book, shorter than most of her other books but very good. Hillary Huber is an awesome narrator; she really brings Karen's books to life. I wish she had been the narrator for the Sacramento Series as I finally gave up and bought ebooks. I also wish she would add the stories of other primary characters, not just the main two. I highly recommend listening to this series. it will remind you of her first books that were awesome.

Unfortunate

I have always been a fan of Rose. Therefore, I tried two audiobooks, both in this series. I am so disappointed. I never want to be unkind, but this narrator is awful in this genre. I could be wrong, but I don't think she understands the author. Or maybe I don't. I am not sure this review was helpful, but this is my last Rose book.