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In Death #12
Betrayal in Death
Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates a homicide on familiar ground—her husband’s hotel. There, she finds herself up against a murderer with a passion for the finer things in life—and death.
355 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 2001
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J.D. Robb
235 books34.7k followersJ.D. Robb is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series and the pseudonym for #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. The futuristic suspense series stars Eve Dallas, a New York City police lieutenant with a dark past. Initially conceived as a trilogy, readers clamored for more of Eve and the mysterious Roarke. Forgotten in Death (St. Martin's Press, September 2021) is the 53rd entry in the series.
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July 15, 2022
Re read July 2022
Another awesome read! I can’t get enough of my beloved couple Eve/Roarke. If someone would of told me that I, one day would have read 12 books and one novella with the same couple I’d say no way, not me! Smh! Look at me now..still 30 plus books to go and I’m still so into this series.
Anyway, this was another great addition. It was a bit different since we do find out who killer is but, not the master mind so it still kept me on my toes. And as always Eve/Roarke are always the best part and going strong no matter what comes their way. I love how they complement each other’s personalities. They’re so opposite but so much alike you know?! As for Peabody and Ian I love them to pieces but, can they get together already like officially?! And I can do without Charles! Hopefully it will happened soon. My only complaint was the ending, it was abrupt especially, with what happened I felt it deserved a bit more for that particular character and Roarke. Other than that loved it. ❤️
Another awesome read! I can’t get enough of my beloved couple Eve/Roarke. If someone would of told me that I, one day would have read 12 books and one novella with the same couple I’d say no way, not me! Smh! Look at me now..still 30 plus books to go and I’m still so into this series.
Anyway, this was another great addition. It was a bit different since we do find out who killer is but, not the master mind so it still kept me on my toes. And as always Eve/Roarke are always the best part and going strong no matter what comes their way. I love how they complement each other’s personalities. They’re so opposite but so much alike you know?! As for Peabody and Ian I love them to pieces but, can they get together already like officially?! And I can do without Charles! Hopefully it will happened soon. My only complaint was the ending, it was abrupt especially, with what happened I felt it deserved a bit more for that particular character and Roarke. Other than that loved it. ❤️
July 10, 2018
I have this book -actually this series (46 ebooks)- on my Kindle but I listened the audiobook version which normally I'm not a big audiobook fan. I mostly prefer to read my book than the listening it but it just worked amazing with this book and I absolutely loved the story even more while I'm listening it.. :) And I'm going to listen the other books instead of reading because Susan Ericksen (Narrator) did an excellent job. She made me to change my mind about audiobooks! :) Also her impression of Roarke (with Irish accent) is giving me goosebumps. So yeah, I'll definitely gonna listen the other books soon. :)
Long story short, this series are bloody fantastic but audiobooks are amazing too. So if you have a second thought about this series and also about audiobooks too, I think you should give them a shot! Trust me, once you start to read it ( or listen it), you'll be addicted this series. Oh let's not forget Eve & Roarke. Their chemistry are hot as hell!!! Ahhh you just have to meet with them ASAP! :D
Roarke ❤❤❤ He is my -imaginary-husband. :D
She turned toward Roarke's office, then stopped at the doorway.
He was at his console, captain of his ship. He'd drawn his hair back so it lay on his neck in a short, gleaming black tail. His eyes were cool, cool blue, the way they were when his mind was fully occupied.
He'd taken off his dinner jacket. His shirt was loose at the collar, the sleeves rolled up. There was something, just something about that look that always and forever grabbed her in the gut.
She could look at him for hours, and at the end of it still marvel that he belonged to her.
Someone wants to hurt you, she thought. I'm not going to let them.
He lifted his head. He'd scented her, or sensed her. He always did. Their eyes locked, and for a moment stayed locked. A thousand messages passed between them in absolute silence.
"Worrying about me won't help you get your job done."
"Who says I'm worried?"
He stayed where he was; simply held out his hand.
She crossed to him, took it, gripped hard. "When I met you," she said carefully, "I didn't want you in my life. You were one big complication. Every time I looked at you, or heard your voice, or so much as thought about you, the complication got bigger."
"And now?"
"Now? You are my life." She gave his hand one last squeeze, then released. "Okay, enough mushy stuff."
Long story short, this series are bloody fantastic but audiobooks are amazing too. So if you have a second thought about this series and also about audiobooks too, I think you should give them a shot! Trust me, once you start to read it ( or listen it), you'll be addicted this series. Oh let's not forget Eve & Roarke. Their chemistry are hot as hell!!! Ahhh you just have to meet with them ASAP! :D
Roarke ❤❤❤ He is my -imaginary-husband. :D
She turned toward Roarke's office, then stopped at the doorway.
He was at his console, captain of his ship. He'd drawn his hair back so it lay on his neck in a short, gleaming black tail. His eyes were cool, cool blue, the way they were when his mind was fully occupied.
He'd taken off his dinner jacket. His shirt was loose at the collar, the sleeves rolled up. There was something, just something about that look that always and forever grabbed her in the gut.
She could look at him for hours, and at the end of it still marvel that he belonged to her.
Someone wants to hurt you, she thought. I'm not going to let them.
He lifted his head. He'd scented her, or sensed her. He always did. Their eyes locked, and for a moment stayed locked. A thousand messages passed between them in absolute silence.
"Worrying about me won't help you get your job done."
"Who says I'm worried?"
He stayed where he was; simply held out his hand.
She crossed to him, took it, gripped hard. "When I met you," she said carefully, "I didn't want you in my life. You were one big complication. Every time I looked at you, or heard your voice, or so much as thought about you, the complication got bigger."
"And now?"
"Now? You are my life." She gave his hand one last squeeze, then released. "Okay, enough mushy stuff."
February 7, 2017
Another fabulous page turner from this amazing author! How does she do it is a constantly recurring question. Maybe like Eve she never sleeps.
Anyway she keeps turning out very, very readable books and I keep reading them! This is number 12 in the series and by now we know our characters really well. Robb has great skill in being able to develop her characters by show, not tell, and they are all large as life and twice as much fun. She is also very talented at drawing relationships and as usual our main characters bicker and fight, joke and relate and generally get on with their lives. As usual there are laugh aloud moments, quite a lot of sex, a cheating cat and a candy thief. All very familiar by now and all things we rely on being there.
Of course there is also a crime to be solved and this one causes some very brutal moments but also a lot of excellent police work. Eve is at the top of her game and not taking nonsense from anyone - this includes the FBI, all available criminals, Peabody/McNab, Summerset and even Roarke himself!
Great fun and easily five stars.
Anyway she keeps turning out very, very readable books and I keep reading them! This is number 12 in the series and by now we know our characters really well. Robb has great skill in being able to develop her characters by show, not tell, and they are all large as life and twice as much fun. She is also very talented at drawing relationships and as usual our main characters bicker and fight, joke and relate and generally get on with their lives. As usual there are laugh aloud moments, quite a lot of sex, a cheating cat and a candy thief. All very familiar by now and all things we rely on being there.
Of course there is also a crime to be solved and this one causes some very brutal moments but also a lot of excellent police work. Eve is at the top of her game and not taking nonsense from anyone - this includes the FBI, all available criminals, Peabody/McNab, Summerset and even Roarke himself!
Great fun and easily five stars.
July 14, 2022
In the 12th book of the IN DEATH series, detective Eve Dallas is tracking a killer who brutally killed a maid in his hotel room at one of Roarke’s hotels. Roarke may be the target of the killer or whomever hired him. The murders in this one were particularly graphic, even for this series, and I admit I skipped past a few spots. I really enjoyed the police procedural work and the way everything is described in such detail as Eve works to methodically track down her target. The conflict between the NYPD and the FBI was an interesting addition as well.
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March 23, 2023
What can I say about this series that I haven't said in a previous review?
I don't want to sound boring, but I love Eve and Roarke and their relationship! Their steamy moments are hot, but what I enjoy more is the cheeky exchanges, their playfulness, and the support they give each other!
It's wonderful to read book after book how they benefit each other through their love after their disastrous childhood!
Now, to the case...
Interesting, fast-paced, and different from the previous ones since this time we know the perpetrator from the beginning, but since he is a hired assassin, Eve and her team must find the person and his motives for hiring him!
In her case gets the FBI involved, but their collaboration doesn't run smoothly and adds to the obstacles Eve is facing!
I could read all remaining 40+ books back to back but on the other hand I don't want to end it so quickly!
I don't want to sound boring, but I love Eve and Roarke and their relationship! Their steamy moments are hot, but what I enjoy more is the cheeky exchanges, their playfulness, and the support they give each other!
It's wonderful to read book after book how they benefit each other through their love after their disastrous childhood!
Now, to the case...
Interesting, fast-paced, and different from the previous ones since this time we know the perpetrator from the beginning, but since he is a hired assassin, Eve and her team must find the person and his motives for hiring him!
In her case gets the FBI involved, but their collaboration doesn't run smoothly and adds to the obstacles Eve is facing!
I could read all remaining 40+ books back to back but on the other hand I don't want to end it so quickly!
February 8, 2023
Sly Yost was a very good villain! And our lovebirds are still very well written as a couple settling into their loving, but difficult because of their past emotional damage, marriage. I love the intrepid and deceptively simple assistant, the awesome tech support dudes, and of course, Nadine! Still a very engaging and entertaining storytelling, continuing to cement our love affair with a flawed and workaholic Detective Dallas! In this story, she already knows who the sadistic killer is, now another life is on the line and she only needs to find and detain him. If only it was that simple...
July 30, 2016
"They stole my candy again. I taped it on the back of my AutoChef. Two bars of the real stuff.. They tagged it. I'm going to catch them sooner or later and peel the skin off their face. Slowly.
That's right, the candy bar thief is still at large!! Who cares that there is a contract hit-man beating, raping, and killing people who are attached to Roarke when this candy thief is still at large? Priorities, people! I need to know whodunnit now!
I know!! I'm not totally missing the point either!
The good news is that Roarke and Eve get along much better in this book than in the last. She even *gasp* tries to be supportive of him! Shocking, isn't it? And, she even hassles him a lot less when he butts into her police business. Which is a good idea since Roarke seems to be a better detective than all of her squad put together. Seriously, how did these people get these jobs? They wouldn't be able to catch a Pidgie with an overabundance of Pokeballs. Lame!
I got a Jigglypuff the other night. Better than my wedding night...
The bad news is that there is trouble in the Peabody/McNab relationship. I could almost shed a tear about that one. Not really. I'm not comfortable with tears. But, neither is Eve:
"What are you doing?" Eve demanded.
"Nothing, Sir."
"How come you're going to cry? You know how I feel about crying on the job."
I'm with Eve on this one. Never cry at work. It makes you look weak. And, never cry around me. It makes you look weak and makes me want to flee from your presence.
Poor McNab! I can't say I blame him for not wanting his girlfriend to also be dating a gigolo. I think I'd be pissed off too if my husband was talking on the phone to a hooker while he was with me. Call them from work, like good husbands do. I don't want to hear it. Haha! Just kidding. I'd kill him.....painfully.
Yeah, he'd wish this was the only damage if I caught him cheating.
I really hope that Peabody realizes how lucky she is to have McNab, who is one of my favorite characters, and stops messing with his heart. If not, there is always room at my book boyfriend ranch. He can have a great time with Ash, Eric, Valek, Rowan, Raffe, Ranger, Kaleb, St. Vincent, Thorne...... (okay, it's a little crowded there. But, I'm willing to expand to accommodate him.)
That's right, the candy bar thief is still at large!! Who cares that there is a contract hit-man beating, raping, and killing people who are attached to Roarke when this candy thief is still at large? Priorities, people! I need to know whodunnit now!
I know!! I'm not totally missing the point either!
The good news is that Roarke and Eve get along much better in this book than in the last. She even *gasp* tries to be supportive of him! Shocking, isn't it? And, she even hassles him a lot less when he butts into her police business. Which is a good idea since Roarke seems to be a better detective than all of her squad put together. Seriously, how did these people get these jobs? They wouldn't be able to catch a Pidgie with an overabundance of Pokeballs. Lame!
I got a Jigglypuff the other night. Better than my wedding night...
The bad news is that there is trouble in the Peabody/McNab relationship. I could almost shed a tear about that one. Not really. I'm not comfortable with tears. But, neither is Eve:
"What are you doing?" Eve demanded.
"Nothing, Sir."
"How come you're going to cry? You know how I feel about crying on the job."
I'm with Eve on this one. Never cry at work. It makes you look weak. And, never cry around me. It makes you look weak and makes me want to flee from your presence.
Poor McNab! I can't say I blame him for not wanting his girlfriend to also be dating a gigolo. I think I'd be pissed off too if my husband was talking on the phone to a hooker while he was with me. Call them from work, like good husbands do. I don't want to hear it. Haha! Just kidding. I'd kill him.....painfully.
Yeah, he'd wish this was the only damage if I caught him cheating.
I really hope that Peabody realizes how lucky she is to have McNab, who is one of my favorite characters, and stops messing with his heart. If not, there is always room at my book boyfriend ranch. He can have a great time with Ash, Eric, Valek, Rowan, Raffe, Ranger, Kaleb, St. Vincent, Thorne...... (okay, it's a little crowded there. But, I'm willing to expand to accommodate him.)
September 6, 2016
“Betrayal is common for men with no conscience.” - Toba Beta
In this series the book's theme is there in the title and you are able to connect to this in the first few chapters.
In this case, it was a bit different as till the end of the book I could not understand the reason of the title being 'Betrayal in Death' but then near to the end it all just clicks.
Generally there is a murder, investigation and search for the killer. In this case the killer is known and it is a hunt for this known murderer. I enjoyed the way the killer was tracked and the traps that were laid to get to him.
The motive is something that is obscure but it is revealed near to the end.
There are parts of the story which are revealed in layers (Layers that you are unaware exist)
After a long time I liked a book from this series soo much.
Note: There are some gruesome scenes described in this one, which can be disturbing for some people.
In this series the book's theme is there in the title and you are able to connect to this in the first few chapters.
In this case, it was a bit different as till the end of the book I could not understand the reason of the title being 'Betrayal in Death' but then near to the end it all just clicks.
Generally there is a murder, investigation and search for the killer. In this case the killer is known and it is a hunt for this known murderer. I enjoyed the way the killer was tracked and the traps that were laid to get to him.
The motive is something that is obscure but it is revealed near to the end.
There are parts of the story which are revealed in layers (Layers that you are unaware exist)
After a long time I liked a book from this series soo much.
Note: There are some gruesome scenes described in this one, which can be disturbing for some people.
July 14, 2018
Of course I love this series! This book, although great by any other author's standards, fell a bit short by this author's. It kind of felt like the murderer was not developed enough, and Roarke's childhood friend didn't quite come out real. Why would he freely tell stories about their misdeeds as youths in front of Roarke's business associates? Summerset got more time on the stage, so that was cool, but the F. B. I. jerks were a bit much. Eve handed the bust over to them too easily. Agent Stowe was not just useless but counterproductive and she still got the glory. She didn't deserve it. Also, I kind of felt like the fight between McNab and Peabody was forced. I know her relationship with Charles had to come to an end, but maybe a little smoother? I don't know, who am I to question the Great Nora?
Reread July 2018 — Still not my favorite in the series but I love it anyway. J. D. Robb a.k.a Nora Roberts has a true gift for characters, especially female friendships. A lot of writers would make a character like Eve have only men friends but Nora gives her female friends and then makes each of them interesting in their own right. There’s the elegant and motherly psychiatrist, the classy and driven reporter, the stalwart and sarcastic cop, and the colorful and artistic grifter turned rockstar. 😊
Reread July 2018 — Still not my favorite in the series but I love it anyway. J. D. Robb a.k.a Nora Roberts has a true gift for characters, especially female friendships. A lot of writers would make a character like Eve have only men friends but Nora gives her female friends and then makes each of them interesting in their own right. There’s the elegant and motherly psychiatrist, the classy and driven reporter, the stalwart and sarcastic cop, and the colorful and artistic grifter turned rockstar. 😊
September 10, 2017
Another excellent episode in J.D. Robb's "In Death" series. All our favourite characters are there, Roarke and Eve are central stage as Roarke looks after staging a multi million dollar auction. Their relationship is growing even stronger as they work through issues together while Peabody and McNab are having a bumpy patch in their relationship. An old friend of Roarke's from his early days in Ireland has dropped in and Eve's not sure if he's entirely trustworthy. And a very nasty hired assassin is working on Eve's patch and bumping off employees of Roarke's. As usual all told with a sprinkling of witty dialogues, quite a lot of sex and a plenty of action (just they way we fans of this series like it!)
June 17, 2018
I jumped from book one to #12 as originally I couldn't borrow the earlier ones from my library and after reading book one I simply had to have more of Eve and Roarke.
I really enjoyed this one. I love the police procedural angle that runs throughout these character driven stories and the romance totally hits the spot for me.
Also enjoyed my first introduction to Peabody and McNabb.
Now I am happily returning to book 2 (library came through for me).
I highly recommend these to all romance fans that enjoy a little suspense or mystery thrown in as well.
Lighthearted and highly entertaining reading. I see myself reading this whole series over time.
I really enjoyed this one. I love the police procedural angle that runs throughout these character driven stories and the romance totally hits the spot for me.
Also enjoyed my first introduction to Peabody and McNabb.
Now I am happily returning to book 2 (library came through for me).
I highly recommend these to all romance fans that enjoy a little suspense or mystery thrown in as well.
Lighthearted and highly entertaining reading. I see myself reading this whole series over time.
January 10, 2017
Funny how you can love a series but then need a break from it and then sadly forget about it for a little while. Good thing once you pick it back up, it doesn't take you long to forget why you loved it so much in the first place. This was another fabulous read and totally makes me want to binge read this series and try to get caught up, which with over 40 books now, I know won't happen anytime soon but it's nice to think about all the same.
February 6, 2017
It's Eve and Roarke. You cannot go too far wrong with these two.
Seemed to take me forever to read this one but Christmas was busy and I was traveling. I am definitely not tiring of this couple. Maybe not enough one on one time with them. Love the secondary characters, Feeney, Peabody, McNab, Mavis.
You know I love my badass jerky alphas. Roarke is an alpha but he is not an asshole. The opposite in fact. I love him. I love how he loves and desires Eve. She is his everything.
“She turned toward Roarke's office, then stopped in the doorway. He was at his console; captain of his ship. He'd drawn his hair back so it lay on his neck in a short, gleaming black tail. His eyes were cool, cool blue. The colour they were when his mind was fully occupied. He'd taken off his dinner jacket, his shirt was loose at the collar, the sleeves rolled up. There was something... just something about that look that always and forever grabbed her in the gut. She could look at him for hours, and at the end of it, still marvel that he belonged to her.
"Someone wants to hurt you," she thought. "I'm not going to let them.”
Seemed to take me forever to read this one but Christmas was busy and I was traveling. I am definitely not tiring of this couple. Maybe not enough one on one time with them. Love the secondary characters, Feeney, Peabody, McNab, Mavis.
“Worrying about me won't help you get your job done."
"Who says I'm worried?"
He stayed where he was; simply held out his hand.
She crossed to him, took it, gripped hard. "When I met you," she said carefully, "I didn't want you in my life. You were one big complication. Every time I looked at you, or heard your voice, or so much as thought about you, the complication got bigger."
"And now?"
"Now? You are my life." She gave his hand one last squeeze, then released. "Okay, enough mushy stuff. Olympus.”
You know I love my badass jerky alphas. Roarke is an alpha but he is not an asshole. The opposite in fact. I love him. I love how he loves and desires Eve. She is his everything.
January 13, 2020
5 When Manipulation Kills Stars (Corrected Review for #12)
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Betrayal in Death covers the horror of bad cops, manipulated cops and the ones who pull the strings. Robb does an excellent job of showing how ugly it all can be to a purest like Eve...for she is the one who will not turn a blind eye to the precinct that seems to be drowning in dirty.
We are there as the team works the cases, learn about how they track down even the smallest details so that they get their first breaks. Through it all there are police divisions trying to put the squeeze on Eve to turn away from what she sees clearly before her.
We have Roarke supporting and loving her...but also worried for her safety...We have the ever-present developing "thing" between Peabody and McNab and all the other cast of characters.
This worked well and I was there every step of the way. Leaned midway into who I thought was responsible and was rewarded in the end.
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Betrayal in Death covers the horror of bad cops, manipulated cops and the ones who pull the strings. Robb does an excellent job of showing how ugly it all can be to a purest like Eve...for she is the one who will not turn a blind eye to the precinct that seems to be drowning in dirty.
We are there as the team works the cases, learn about how they track down even the smallest details so that they get their first breaks. Through it all there are police divisions trying to put the squeeze on Eve to turn away from what she sees clearly before her.
We have Roarke supporting and loving her...but also worried for her safety...We have the ever-present developing "thing" between Peabody and McNab and all the other cast of characters.
This worked well and I was there every step of the way. Leaned midway into who I thought was responsible and was rewarded in the end.
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February 25, 2023
4.75 Stars rounds up to a 5
This may be my favorite of the series so far.
I very much enjoyed it. The steamy parts were pretty good. Though they are always mild in this series they seemed MORE somehow in this one than in the others.
There was more humor. The suspense and mystery was Very Well Crafted.
The end did make me weepy.
It just seemed to have Everything I need to truly enjoy a story.
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This may be my favorite of the series so far.
I very much enjoyed it. The steamy parts were pretty good. Though they are always mild in this series they seemed MORE somehow in this one than in the others.
There was more humor. The suspense and mystery was Very Well Crafted.
The end did make me weepy.
It just seemed to have Everything I need to truly enjoy a story.
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May 18, 2015
Good but Not the best in the series by far... The bad guys were a bit predictable and although I would.like to believe that my investigative skills are the ones that helped me predict them, I have to admit that they were just obvious! Still, I don't think I will ever not like a book in this series!;-)
May 13, 2024
Love, love, love Eve and Roarke and the team. This was such a twisted mess.
Re-read: 5/13/24
Didn’t realize I read this but I’m glad I read it again. It was still great to remember some things I have forgotten or missed. Still such a great team but damn the brutality of these murders were nasty. So moments sad but also scary but both Eve and Roarke can definitely through it. Trina is too much fun especially when she scared Eve. Hahaha
Re-read: 5/13/24
Didn’t realize I read this but I’m glad I read it again. It was still great to remember some things I have forgotten or missed. Still such a great team but damn the brutality of these murders were nasty. So moments sad but also scary but both Eve and Roarke can definitely through it. Trina is too much fun especially when she scared Eve. Hahaha
November 17, 2017
It is no big surprise that I loved this one too. Betrayal in Death was a little different in that we knew who the killer was from the beginning and the intrigue was within catching the guy and finding out why this sick bastard was doing what he was doing. It was different and I enjoyed it.
Another wonderfully written storyline with more development of the side characters. Summerset continues to irritate Eve but there is something going on between them that neither will admit to. Whitney is proving to be a badass and Feeney, well he is just Feeney. I love him. McNabb and Peabody are driving me crazy in a good way. I can’t wait to see where J.D. takes these two. A perfect balance to all things Roarke and Eve.
I don’t have time to put together a picture filled review. So I will leave you with a few of my favorite highlights from the story.
Okay, I did have time to post this one picture of him. ❤
~ One heated moment that Roarke and Eve shared.
She fisted her hands in his hair, curved her body to his, sliding flesh to flesh. “Put your hands on me,” she demanded, then crushed her mouth to his. His control snapped. In one violent move she was under him, pinned. He fed on her, filling himself, swallowing each ragged breath. He put his hands on her, taking greedily, recklessly driving her to that first frantic peak. And when she cried out, he took more. His mouth closed over her breast, teeth nipping tiny, delicious pains into sensitive flesh. The thrill of it drummed through her so that she arched up, urging him on, digging her nails into his back. She twisted under him, her hands searching, her mouth seeking. Their needs matched, desperation for desperation. And their limbs tangled as they fought with clothes. Sweat-sleeked flesh
Even as she shuddered, he shoved her knees up and went deeper inside her. His vision blurred, but through the red haze of lust he could see her eyes. Deep, dark, glazed like glass to throw his own reflection back at him. “I’m inside you.” He panted it out as he pushed them both to madness. “Everything I am. Body, heart, mind.”
~ Eve battles the pain from her past.
“I’m okay. I’m all right.” But she wasn’t, not yet. “Hold onto me anyway. I need it.” She wrapped her still unsteady arms around him, let her face burrow into his shoulder. “I smelled you. Then I heard you. But I couldn’t find you.” “I’m right here.” It ripped at him; he couldn’t begin to tell her what it did inside him every time she went back to the horrors of her childhood in dreams. “Right here,” he murmured, pressing his lips to her hair. “It was a bad one.”
~ It seems strange to her, loving Roarke the way she does.
He was so ridiculously beautiful, she doubted she’d ever fully comprehend how he could be hers. He’d wanted her. Out of all the women in the world, he’d wanted her. Wanted, hell, she thought, grinning now. Pursued, demanded. Taken. And while she could admit all of that was exciting, he’d gone one step further. He cherished.
She crossed to him, took it, gripped hard. “When I met you,” she said carefully, “I didn’t want you in my life. You were one big complication. Every time I looked at you, or heard your voice, or so much as thought about you, the complication got bigger.” “And now?” “Now? You are my life.” She gave his hand one last squeeze, then released. “Okay, enough mushy stuff.
~ I love the way he loves her.
He walked with her, moved through the door just behind her, then yanked her back to indulge in a deeper, longer kiss. “I’m on duty.” She murmured it against his mouth as her brain went to fizzle. “I know. Just a minute.” One day, he thought, he might actually get used to the way the love for her, the need for her, could leap up and grab him by the throat. But in the meantime, he’d just enjoy the ride. “Okay.” He drew back, ran his hands from her shoulders to her wrists. “That should hold me.”
~ And finally, McNabb and Peabody (aka Se-Body) are having their own “hot” moments. Love these two.
“Mmm, She-Body, you are so female. What’s a guy supposed to do?” His teeth were nibbling their way down . . . over . . . Oh yeah. “I think you’re doing it.” She flipped open the hook of his trousers. After all, if she couldn’t spare a few minutes for a fellow officer, what kind of cop was she? He was hard as rock. “How do you guys walk around with this thing kicking between your thighs?” “Practice.” The smell of her, the feel of her was driving him crazy. When her firm, capable hand wrapped around him, he decided he was the happiest madman on or off planet. “Jesus, Peabody.” His mouth found hers, all but gulped her down. “I need—” Her pocket-link rang, shrill and insistent. “Don’t answer it.” He tugged at her trousers, in a rage to get inside her. “Don’t.”
April 4, 2019
Love this book - really liked meeting Roarke's old pal Mick and learning still a little more about Roarke's background.
This book has everything I like - a repulsive serial killer, lots of damage to stuff, and just enough angst to make a good storyline.
Oh and how could I forget the McNab and Peabody drama!
2 thumbs up and 5 stars.
This book has everything I like - a repulsive serial killer, lots of damage to stuff, and just enough angst to make a good storyline.
Oh and how could I forget the McNab and Peabody drama!
2 thumbs up and 5 stars.
April 10, 2021
I loved that in this one Eve takes care of Roarke.
Damn, that ending made me cry.
Peabody and McNab making me crazy with not communicating right especially Delia..like girl he can't read your mind!!
Damn, that ending made me cry.
Peabody and McNab making me crazy with not communicating right especially Delia..like girl he can't read your mind!!
March 13, 2013
As I proceed through my Kindle re-read of my favorite series, I am once again struck by the growth of the characters. After just reading Calculated...the latest release...and contrasting it with Betrayal...an early installment...it's a stark contrast in Eve and Roarke's marriage. There was so much head butting in Betrayal, but yet, this was the book in which the Expert Consultant, Civilian was born so there had already been some growth. I loved Eve's comforting and taking care of Roarke during this case. The ending after Brian was killed was so touching. Lots of awesome scenes and passion throughout. Also, one of my favorite passages of the series occurs in this book: Roarke's one thing....Priceless!
May 3, 2021
1st Read: 21st-29th March 2013
2nd Read: 1st-10th December 2014
2nd Read: 1st-10th December 2014
August 24, 2017
4-4.5 stars - Romantic Suspense/Sci-Fi/Futuristic/Thriller
March 11, 2015
Another solid entry from J.D. Robb. Two things I didn't care for in this one:
1) Predictable villain. I pinned the villain pretty quickly, usually I'm all over the place in Robb's books and she twists me every time.
2)
I think the relationship between Eve and Roarke, as well as Eve's own self-struggles, are progressing and developing nicely.
I'll definitely get the next!
1) Predictable villain. I pinned the villain pretty quickly, usually I'm all over the place in Robb's books and she twists me every time.
2)
I think the relationship between Eve and Roarke, as well as Eve's own self-struggles, are progressing and developing nicely.
I'll definitely get the next!
July 1, 2017
After 12 books, I've run out of anything to say about this series. It keeps getting better and all the murder and mystery keeps my attention.
We have a killer who is a virtuoso of murder. One who collects souveniers from his victims after the deed. Cruel and sadistic. If I had my way, I would prefer that he died a very violent death. Run over by ten dump trucks or more.
We have a killer who is a virtuoso of murder. One who collects souveniers from his victims after the deed. Cruel and sadistic. If I had my way, I would prefer that he died a very violent death. Run over by ten dump trucks or more.
December 31, 2017
This was a good one. We know the killer right from the start but we have to figure out who the mastermind is. After 12 books it still surprises me how good the author is in creating unique stories , every book is like a new experience. Solid read.
April 18, 2020
Another home run by Nora Roberts.
These books are sooo good. It's been almost a year since I read a book in this series. Just what I needed during this crazy time. It felt like home reading this.
These books are sooo good. It's been almost a year since I read a book in this series. Just what I needed during this crazy time. It felt like home reading this.
May 23, 2019
Now this one was damn good. Damn good indeed.
December 30, 2024
5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - A favourite book from a favourite Romance Suspense series
Another great instalment in J.D. Robb's In Death Series, which focuses on the cases of complicated and damaged homicide cop Eve Dallas. Although a standalone story focusing on a particular homicide case, the novel picks up the timeline from the previous novels in the series and you'll miss key character events and developments if you skip the previous novels.
I listened to this novel on unabridged, audible audio. The narration by Susan Ericksen is top class, she does a great Irish accent and her tone for male and female characters is well developed, with great individual and recognisable character voices. It's great to have a consistent and talented narrator through the whole series of over 50 titles to date!
This one is amongst my favourite in the In Death Series as it is the start of Roarke's more 'official' involvement in Eve's police business and has some great character development for some of the secondary characters and contains a lot of emotional highs and lows for both Eve and Roarke.
A brief synopsis
Irish billionaire Roarke, mostly reformed criminal, owner of most of the free world, and electronic and financial wizard has a problem - several of his employees have been slaughtered in a short period for no particular reason. They appear to have nothing in common other than their employment by Roarke Industries and the fact they've been killed by a professional hit man. The hit man doesn't seem to care the police know his identity, yet the identity of the person(s) who ordered the hits remain frustratingly unknown.
Roarke has a lot on his plate organising the security for the auction of a famous actress's memorabilia, whilst hosting an unexpected guest, an old friend from the back streets of Dublin (Mick) and his childhood days on the other side of the law. Though busy, Roarke refuses to stay out of the case his wife and top homicide cop, Lieutenant Eve Dallas has landed. Eve and Roarke have to navigate the emotional mine field of worrying for each other's safety and how much either can involve themselves in the other's business, whilst putting aside their differences to work together as only the two of them can and close the case before another innocent life is taken, or worse yet one of them.
Meanwhile
As usual, Eve is ably assisted by her faithful aide Officer Peabody, her mentor, former partner and father figure, Captain Feeney of E division, his best E-man Detective McNab and top psychologist Dr Mira.
Another great instalment in J.D. Robb's In Death Series, which focuses on the cases of complicated and damaged homicide cop Eve Dallas. Although a standalone story focusing on a particular homicide case, the novel picks up the timeline from the previous novels in the series and you'll miss key character events and developments if you skip the previous novels.
I listened to this novel on unabridged, audible audio. The narration by Susan Ericksen is top class, she does a great Irish accent and her tone for male and female characters is well developed, with great individual and recognisable character voices. It's great to have a consistent and talented narrator through the whole series of over 50 titles to date!
This one is amongst my favourite in the In Death Series as it is the start of Roarke's more 'official' involvement in Eve's police business and has some great character development for some of the secondary characters and contains a lot of emotional highs and lows for both Eve and Roarke.
A brief synopsis
Irish billionaire Roarke, mostly reformed criminal, owner of most of the free world, and electronic and financial wizard has a problem - several of his employees have been slaughtered in a short period for no particular reason. They appear to have nothing in common other than their employment by Roarke Industries and the fact they've been killed by a professional hit man. The hit man doesn't seem to care the police know his identity, yet the identity of the person(s) who ordered the hits remain frustratingly unknown.
Roarke has a lot on his plate organising the security for the auction of a famous actress's memorabilia, whilst hosting an unexpected guest, an old friend from the back streets of Dublin (Mick) and his childhood days on the other side of the law. Though busy, Roarke refuses to stay out of the case his wife and top homicide cop, Lieutenant Eve Dallas has landed. Eve and Roarke have to navigate the emotional mine field of worrying for each other's safety and how much either can involve themselves in the other's business, whilst putting aside their differences to work together as only the two of them can and close the case before another innocent life is taken, or worse yet one of them.
Meanwhile
As usual, Eve is ably assisted by her faithful aide Officer Peabody, her mentor, former partner and father figure, Captain Feeney of E division, his best E-man Detective McNab and top psychologist Dr Mira.
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