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)

review

loved the suspenseful story line. great performance by the readers. good story to listen to.

Great story

this was much better than i imagined. well thought out well planned. lots of twist and turns. keeps you engaged. one of the best mysteries that I've listen to todate.

Great. mystery love it!

This novdl was thrilling and full of suspense . It kept you on the edge of your seat wondering what was happening next.

What a great storyteller...

If you could sum up Love You More in three words, what would they be?

fascinating, smart, compelling

What does Kirsten Potter and Katie MacNichol bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The child's voice was amazing.

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

Many. If you like stings, this is the book for you.

Any additional comments?

The character Tessa Leoni is strong, shrewd and focused. Women will love it. Thank you I'm hooked!

OMG one of my favorites

so many twists and turns and kept me on my seat the entire book... I loved it

This was a different style, you will not guess the

I bought it because of Kristen Potter she is one of the top 4 of Audible, men women, differentiating many characters...
This book you think is going a certain direction and then it is not that. The lead character you think is a victim and then you realize she is a strategic thinker. There is one voice, I think the main character that sounds like a 10 year old, distracting and annoying. Just ignore it. I didn't love the book but it is worth a listen. I got it on sale.

Excellent Listen and Why I Love Listening More

This story leaves you pleasantly unsure about the guilt of one of the main characters. Is she really a monster or a protective mom? If you are a smart-ass like me, than as the case builds from the detective's negative perspective or from the mom's point of view you lean the opposite way. But you don't really know for sure and that is half the fun when listening to this well produced yarn.

It was a good idea to use two voices for the main characters.

Clean the kitchen, do that boring 30 minutes on the elliptical, or caught in an excruciating traffic jam - no problem - there is always a good book like "Love You More" for relieving the tedium. I have a rule that I don't listen to a book unless something is being accomplished. This gives me a lot of good habits. Occasionally I will finish my workout or chore and I will sit down in a comfy chair and stare blindly out into space and let the book continue because it is so good and a intense scene is unfolding.

I must admit to being guilty of this transgression a couple of times when listening to Lisa Gardner's book.

Intriguing and gripping

I had read one other book by Lisa Garder and loved it. This was equally good. I love how she builds her characters.

Great listen

Kristen Potter and Katie MacNichol did a fantastic job narrating this book. I could not stop listening . Fantastic.

A great listen/read

As a long time fan of Ms. Gardner, I was not suprised by what a great book "Love You More" turned out to be.. Good, narration, interesting characters, lots of twists and turns in the story, no sloppy, unbelievable love scenes and absolutely no personal political views woven into the plot. I enjoyed the whole book.