Promises in Death

Promises in Death by J.D. Robb

Description: Eve is always trying to solve murders. Once they become hers she will stop at nothing to figure out what evil has caused this death. When the death is a fellow officer and the lover of one of her friends - she feels even more responsible for following through.

Chief Medical Examiner Morris fell for Amaryllis Coltraine and now she is dead. Is it because of some sort of police work? Was it a fellow officer? Could it just be random? No one knows and it is Eve's responsibility to find out. But as time progresses Eve realizes that Amy wasn't the person that everyone thought she was - she has a past. How is that going to affect Morris when he is already dealing with a horrible death?

Thoughts:
I can say it a million times but I love the Eve Dallas books. It is true. Some give me more of what I want then others - and this one is definitely one that fulfilled my Eve quota for a little while.

For me these books are as much about the relationships and progression of Eve herself into being a person she never thought she could be, as it is about solving some sort of mystery. Eve has grown into someone who cares for other people, are involved in their lives, and can show (in her own way) that she cares. After having such a horrible childhood this is difficult for her.

The best "In Death" books focus on Eve's friends and their progression in terms of how they are moving forward in their lives. And this one definitely does that. Not only does her friend's girlfriend die - requiring him to lean on her, but there is a wedding in the future for another friend and that means celebration.

I would recommend this series to anyone who gets involved with a character and doesn't want to put down a book because it means saying goodbye. Because with these books they just keep coming back to tell you more.

What genre would you consider this?
Mystery

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Ritual in Death

Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb (Part of the Suite 606 Anthology)

What was this book about?

Detective Eve Dallas is at a society party with her husband Roarke when a man stumbles in naked and covered with blood. They find a woman dead (and it is quite a grisly murder) in another room in the hotel. The room – Suite 606 – but a quick bloody swipe has made the room much more menacing.

Eve will do anything to find the killers. But it quickly is figured out that there is more to this then just a murder. Satanists are involved. They have destroyed several people’s lives as well as killed. Can Eve stop them? Who could do this?

What did you think about the book?

If you have read this blog before you may have noticed that I have a thing for J.D. Robb books. They just make me happy. I love revisiting the characters I have grown to love over and over – and there is almost nothing that J.D. (Nora Roberts) can do to make that change.

So despite my overall hatred (maybe that is too strong a word) for short stories – I picked this book up. I find that authors who are not normally short story authors have a problem making a concise, short story that doesn’t feel rushed. I was afraid that would be the case with this one.

Maybe it is my love of all things Eve Dallas – or maybe it really is pretty good – but I didn’t feel that about this story. Was it short? Yes. Did I wish it was longer? Yes. But did I feel I got a complete story where I wasn’t rushed into the beginning or the end? Yes.

Overall, therefore I was happy with it.

What genre would you consider this?
Mystery

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Question for You!
What is your favorite short story author?

Salvation in Death

Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb

What was this book about?

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is out to solve another murder. This time a Catholic priest is poisoned in the middle of giving a funeral service. Once they start trying to figure out who may have done this evil thing they find out that the priest is not who they think he is.

There is a history with this person, this area. And it will mean decoding all the lies that have been told over the years. Eve is the perfect person to make sure that this death is figured out.

But for once it isn’t a strict case of right and wrong. Eve will have to confront her own past to solve this murder. When is killing someone justified?

What did you think about the book?

Sometimes with this series I think I am a bit biased. I have read every single book in the the “In Death” series that has come out and they have become my favorite book series to read. Which means I am so excited when the book comes out that I almost don’t want to read it because then it will be over and I will have to wait months for the next one to come. It also means that I pretty much always LOVE the book.

I can’t say that it is any different with this one. Yes I probably would have liked to see more of the other characters that I have grown to love – Mavis, Nadine, Roarke, Feeny, I could go on and on. I almost feel like friends have come to visit when the book is at my house waiting for me to read. I can’t wait to see where things have gone with them.

Either way once again I think Nora Roberts/ J.D. Robb has hit another one out of the park. I wish there were more series like this that make me feel the same way.

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Question for you?
What series of books make you so excited when it comes out you can’t wait to read it (but don’t want to because then it will be done)?

Strangers in Death

Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)

What was this book about?
Rich businessman Thomas Anders is found dead in his home. The whole murder/death is quite scandalous. It is Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s job to find out who has perpetrated this murder and bring them to justice. Regrettably, Thomas and his family have a boatload of secrets that they really don’t want to come out.

What was your favorite part about this book?
I really enjoy everything about this “In Death” series. You have gotten invested in all of the characters and any time a new book comes out you feel lucky – like someone has finally sent you a letter filling you in on all that has occurred in their life. I am very interested to see where the Tiko storyline continues.

What was your least favorite part about this book?
I have to say yet again, my least favorite part is when it ends. I just feel sad and want more. It makes me look on J.D. Robb’s website to see when the next book will be out. And it is never soon enough.

What genre would you consider this?
Suspense

Content in the book:
Romance: Roarke and Eve are the perfect couple. They are spectacular.
Sex: Even after being married for a while they definitely get together 
Mystery: Some definitely – though it isn’t usually a “you solve this murder” kinda experience
Violence: Yep – it’s a murder mystery
Overall: A- Yet again another great novel from Nora Roberts.