Synopsis:
A ruthless gang leader. A deadly vendetta. Karen Rose returns with the break-neck follow-up to MONSTER IN THE CLOSET, and the sixth book in the heart-pounding Baltimore Series.
Gwyn Weaver is as resilient as anyone could be. Having survived an attempted murder, she has rebuilt her life and reclaimed her dignity and strength. She’s always known about her feelings for defence attorney Thomas Thorne, but as her friend and a colleague there could be no chance of anything more… or could there?
Thorne has known violence and pain all his life. He’s overcome the hardships that have been thrown at him thanks to his own steel, and the love of his loyal friends. Now he’s thinking it might finally be time to let his guard down, and allow himself to let in the woman he’s always admired from afar.
Then Thorne’s whole world is torn apart — he is found unconscious in his own bed, the lifeless body of a stranger lying next to him, her blood on his hands. Knowing Thorne could never have committed such a terrible crime, Gwyn and his friends rally round to clear his name.
But this is just the beginning — the beginning of a brutal campaign to destroy Thorne, and everything he holds dear…
My Review:
Death is Not Enough is the newest release from author Karen Rose, and admittedly the forst of her work that I’ve read. That being said, I am now a new fan. I was hooked from this book from the very first page and will absolutely be looking at the rest of her books!
The story opens with our hero, Thomas Thorne being in quite the pickle, and by pickle I mean found in bed with a dead woman. So, you can imagine the trouble that ensues when he implores his innocence and leads down the path to finding the real killer. That path has twists and turns I never saw coming and those ups and downs kept me glued to each page.
I really enjoyed getting to know this cast of characters, especially Thomas and Gwyn. Thomas’ past was utterly heartbreaking and, as we find out, may have a role in the current situation. I don’t want to ruin anything for you, so I’ll keep this review brief (I know! But I hate being spoilery!).
If you’re looking for a well-written, juicy mystery with unforgettable characters, this is a must read! Thank you, Ms. Rose, for a stellar book.
Four-and-a-Half Loves
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About the author:
Her novels, I’M WATCHING YOU and SILENT SCREAM, received the Romance Writers of America’s RITA award for Best Romantic Suspense for 2005 and 2011. Five of her other books have been RITA finalists. To date, her books have been translated into more than twenty languages.
A former high school teacher of chemistry and physics, Karen lives in Florida with her husband of more than twenty years, two dogs, and a cat.
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Wonderful review jillian!!! Sounds real good too!! Shared on all my socials!!😉💖