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)

Woman who will do anything to save her child

Great story. The people involved were believable. The twists and turns were believable. Sometimes awful things happen to good people. Enjoyed listening to this book.

Enough happening to keep my interest

I never suspected that outcome. Without giving anything away, I liked the ending, just sad about a lot of it.

Outstanding!

Liza Gardner is an amazing writer.
The narration performance could be better, more emotional and captivating but the story is SO good that you listen to the chapters one after the other non-stoppable. You always want to know what’s coming next!

Recommended thriller - with substance

I like the way this book is narrated with a different voice for each of the two main characters -- both rather under-dramatized but introspective, as if speaking from a personal level rather than acting. The low-key approach creates suspense and gives the listener time to become involved in the story, development of the characters, and wonder about or anticipate the next events. The thriller aspect is internalized and haunting, rather than the punch-punch, yell in your face narrative approach of the latest J.D. Robb book -- Treachery in Death. This book is more thoughtful, creative, complex and psychological. The author includes plenty of forensic and police work technical details to progress the storyline as an investigation, as well as portraying personal journeys for the two main characters. I haven't finished this book yet and am looking forward to the next chapters and wonder what the author has in store as an ending. I bet it is a surprise or at least unexpected! Entertaining yet has some substance and depth.

loved it

Could not stop listening to it. I want to listen to it again just to make sure that I caught every word.

Maybe it's me.....

I read the reviews and downloaded this book thinking I would truly enjoy it. For me it was the most ridiculous story line I ever read. I listened to the whole thing because it was interesting that an author could make such a attempt at keeping things straight and make it seem possible. Not a winner for me...

Twists and Turns, Keeps You Guessing

Wow, couldn't stop listening to this one . . . missing child . . . who can you believe?

WOW!!!

This was my first Lisa Gardner audiobook and WOW!! It kept me listening. I didn't want to put it down!

Everytime I thought I had it figured out, it turned in a different direction. I loved it and can't wait to read another of her books

Excellent Suspense! Love the twists!

This book was very well written and performed. The two voices for the two viewpoints made the book easy to follow. I loved the twists and the way you just weren't sure what was going on until the end. A real whodunnit!!

Good novel. Terrible actors.

Overall i really liked this novel. There was one glaring exception and its the voice actor that plays the parts of Tessa Leoni, Brian, and Sophie. This particular actor hasnt nearly enough vocal range or acting ability to pull it off. When playing Brian the abusive steroid using husband she sounds like Milhouse from the Simpsons. It can really take you out of the book at some critical parts :(