Love You More

A Novel

By: Lisa Gardner

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter, Katie MacNichol

Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

WHO DO YOU LOVE?

One question, a split-second decision, and Brian Darby lies dead on the kitchen floor. His wife, state police trooper Tessa Leoni, claims to have shot him in self-defense, and bears the bruises to back up her tale. For veteran detective D. D. Warren it should be an open-and-shut case. But where is their six-year-old daughter?

AND HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO . . .

As the homicide investigation ratchets into a frantic statewide search for a missing child, D. D. Warren must partner with former lover Bobby Dodge to break through the blue wall of police brotherhood, seeking to understand the inner workings of a trooper’s mind while also unearthing family secrets. Would a trained police officer truly shoot her own husband? And would a mother harm her own child?

. . . TO SAVE HER?

For Tessa Leoni, the worst has not yet happened. She is walking a tightrope, with nowhere to turn, no one to trust, as the clock ticks down to a terrifying deadline. She has one goal in sight, and she will use every ounce of her training, every trick at her disposal, to do what must be done. No sacrifice is too great, no action unthinkable. A mother knows who she loves. And all others will be made to pay.

Love you more . . .

©2011 Lisa Gardner (P)2011 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"This book had me at the author’s name. Lisa Gardner…no one owns this corner of the genre the way she does - And Love You More might be her best ever." (Lee Child)

"Tessa Leoni is a dedicated single mom when she is swept away by a man who turns out to be the wrong guy. Emotionally true, harrowing, and unputdownable. Brava, Lisa Gardner!" (Lisa Scottoline)

"A heart-pounding tale of family drama by the Mozart of thriller writers. I could not tear myself away." (Tess Gerritsen)

Gripping

Real good character development and cutting twists make this one story you'll not forget soon.

awesome

Good storyline. Good suspense. And it was a really good read. I'm getting ready for the next book

Great heroine novel

Well paced and dotted with enough detail to hold the reader's interest, this is a story of a new kind of fighting woman who meters out her own justice. She will stop at nothing to find her daughter and is as brutal as any man might be.

Repetitive, not much of a thriller...

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No, it dragged and repeated and repeated. Not up to her regular, well-written novels.

Has Love You More turned you off from other books in this genre?

Not from this genre, but it was poor enough that I am now hesitant to try another Lisa Gardner book. I loved the past four I've read. May try one more, but not ready still. Felt like this book would never end. I don't even know why I stuck with it. Well performed though, I liked that the two main, women characters had different actresses performing the novel.

Do you think Love You More needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, it should've ended sooner.

Any additional comments?

Skip this one. Gardner has better, previous works.

great book

once you get started it's difficult to take a break. the readers did a fantastic job.

twists and turns!

great book that keeps you guessing! love the suspense! would definitely recommend a must read!!

Very good

I would read this book again and recommend it. You don’t want to stop listening.

Interesting story

Listened to this story on Audible. The story had a good amount of twists and turns to keep it interesting. At times a bit tedious but would still recommend.

Don't mess with a Mama Bear

Don't mess with a Mama Bear, especially one trained as a state trooper. she protects her young

Overcomplicated, but Enjoyable

Good narration. Somewhat convoluted, but entertaining. Definitely kept my attention. Good background if you're doing something else or driving while listening.