Karen Rose is one of my favorite, go-to authors for a masterful romantic thriller and one of the best when it comes to chil4 stars – Romantic Suspense
Karen Rose is one of my favorite, go-to authors for a masterful romantic thriller and one of the best when it comes to chilling suspense and creepy killers. Her storylines are always intricate, gripping, and taut, and this is certainly no exception, with a complex plot that deals with wrongful imprisonment, conspiracy, murder, intrigue, and political machinations.
Grayson and Paige are interesting, well-developed characters, and I really enjoyed their romance. Grayson is a protective hero and let’s just say that he puts his commanding presence and courtroom eloquence to good use in the bedroom...and on a kitchen table. Whew!
This is the second book I’ve read recently where the heroine owned a protection dog companion (the other being The Witness by Nora Roberts) and it definitely added an interesting layer to the story, as did the heroine’s status as a third dan black belt.
It’s a bit confusing at times with a large cast of characters to keep track of, but everything eventually makes sense and all the questions and loose ends are explained and wrapped up rather nicely, at least for the suspense part. I was left somewhat unsatisfied with the romance aspect since there wasn’t an exchanged “I love you” between the H/h or a definitive HEA. With 500+ pages, I was really hoping she’d spare a little room for that!
No One Left to Tell is not my favorite by this author, but still an intense, elaborate, and thrilling romantic suspense read.
Karen Rose is definitely the master when it comes to creepy killers, eerie chillers, and dark thrillers, and this was cer3 ½ stars – Romantic Suspense
Karen Rose is definitely the master when it comes to creepy killers, eerie chillers, and dark thrillers, and this was certainly no exception. You Belong To Me is an edgy, intense romantic suspense that introduces a new cast of characters based in the Baltimore area. I really liked the hero, sexy widower and former military sniper and vice cop, Homicide Detective J.D. Fitzpatrick. The romance between J.D. and medical examiner with a troubled past, Dr. Lucy Trask, is emotional and passionate, and it’s also steamier than some of Rose’s other books.
I definitely liked the intensity of the romance in this one, but I didn’t enjoy the overall story as much as some of Rose’s previous books. There were too many characters, alternate POVs, and confusing details to keep track of, and it dragged at times. The villain is sadistically scary and the suspense is edge-of-your-seat gripping, so in other words, it’s classic Karen Rose. Although it’s not my favorite of hers, You Belong To Me is still a satisfying, nail-biting romantic suspense thriller. 3 ½ stars....more
Arson, blackmail, murder, intrigue...this top-notch, intense, taut, and emotional romantic suspense thrill ride, full of sh5 stars – Romantic Suspense
Arson, blackmail, murder, intrigue...this top-notch, intense, taut, and emotional romantic suspense thrill ride, full of shocking twists and surprises, is Karen Rose at her very finest.
Series fans (me included!) have long awaited to die for hero David Hunter’s story, and Silent Scream finds the sweet, caring, sexy, do-gooder firefighter, aka Mr. Perfect, caught in the middle of a dangerous, twisted arson and multiple homicide investigation that reunites him with detective Olivia Sutherland.
I’m a Karen Rose fan, and although I’ve enjoyed all of her previous works, there have been numerous times that I wished for a little more romance since her books tend to lean much heavier on the suspense. Well, I’m happy to say that the romance element in Silent Scream was verrry satisfying and much stronger than in prior installments. David and Olivia are both emotionally damaged in some way, which is a common theme for KR’s characters, and have issues related to secrets from David’s past and Olivia’s job that have kept them apart. There are some very poignant moments as their relationship develops, and the love scenes are passionate, tender, thick with desperate yearning and longing, and pretty darn steamy, too! David is just flat-out too dreamy and yummy for words, and he and Olivia are by far my favorite couple of the series.
It’s an excellent, riveting romantic suspense read with pulse-pounding action, chilling twists and turns, and touching, hot romance that’s not to be missed by Karen Rose fans. And be sure to read the free Silent Scream epilogue, available on the author’s website, that expands on David’s and Olivia’s HEA and gives updates on other, favorite series characters...it’s delicious icing on the cake! Big 5 stars!
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