Rival's Break

By: Carla Neggers

Narrated by: Susan Boyce

From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers

A deadly poisoning. A stolen painting. A criminal mastermind. Don’t miss the latest high-stakes Donovan & Sharpe case by New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers.

Emma Sharpe is recovering from a shattering loss while her husband, Colin Donovan, is deep into his latest undercover mission. The couple are grateful for a respite—a chance to enjoy a peaceful autumn weekend together on the southern Maine coast to celebrate Colin’s brother Andy’s wedding.

But the peace is short-lived when Kevin Donovan, a marine patrol officer, receives a call to check on suspected food poisoning at a party aboard a yacht. Colin decides to tag along. He is surprised to recognize one of the victims as an undercover British intelligence officer, and it quickly becomes evident they’re dealing with something very sinister. At the same time a valuable painting by Irish artist Aoife O’Byrne—a friend of Emma and Colin’s—goes missing from the yacht, and the connections make the investigation international and extremely personal.

Emma and Colin discover they are up against a deadly foe who plans to strike again. With the help of their small, elite Boston-based FBI team, they must foil an attack that will have devastating effects. It’s a case that will alter their lives beyond anything they’ve ever imagined…

Previously Published.

Read the Donovan & Sharpe Series by Carla Neggers:
Book One: Saint’s Gate
Book Two: Heron’s Cove
Book Three: Heron’s Cove
Book Four: Harbor Island
Book Five: Keeper’s Reach
Book Six: Liar’s Key
Book Seven: Thief’s Mark
Book Eight: Impostor’s Lure
Book Nine: Rival’s Break

Read all nine books in a month!!

I have throughly enjoyed this series, so much so that I've listened from the beginning to current in less than a month! It's the family of characters that really draw you in. You might think to predict what could happen next with any of the characters but you will often be surprised. This review is for the entire series to date and each novel has positive and negative. If you prefer to find a great series, understanding how series flow up and down, this one is very enjoyable. Highly recommend!!

Rival’s Break

The story here is ok, not great. Characters are a bit under developed. The biggest thing for me is that the narration is stilted, almost like it’s a mechanical voice. I didn’t realize when I purchased this book that it was number 9 in the series. Maybe if I had started with the first one I would have enjoyed it more.