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No Safe Place
Chicago homicide detective Kate Delaney fiercely defends victims. Which is why -- despite death threats -- she's testifying to a federal grand jury about local police corruption. It's also why she's infuriated by the New Orleans police department's blasÉ attitude toward her estranged sister's death. But pursuing an investigation in a strange city means allying with someone who knows the territory. And the players. Someone with a total disregard for the rules.
As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don't rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets....
Nick and Kate's chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep.
As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don't rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets....
Nick and Kate's chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep.
400 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 27, 2007
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JoAnn Ross
240 books799 followersNew York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross has written over a hundred novels for a bunch of publishers. Two of her titles have been excerpted in Cosmo and her books have also been published by the Doubleday, Rhapsody, Literary Guild, and Mystery Guild book clubs.
A member of the Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll of best-selling authors, she's won several awards, including Romantic Times's Career Achievement Awards in both category and contemporary single title.
Currently writing a new Honeymoon Harbor series for HQN set on the Washington peninsula, that will launch in April, 2018, JoAnn lives with her husband (her high school sweetheart, who proposed at the sea wall where her Shelter Bay books are set), in the Pacific Northwest.
A member of the Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll of best-selling authors, she's won several awards, including Romantic Times's Career Achievement Awards in both category and contemporary single title.
Currently writing a new Honeymoon Harbor series for HQN set on the Washington peninsula, that will launch in April, 2018, JoAnn lives with her husband (her high school sweetheart, who proposed at the sea wall where her Shelter Bay books are set), in the Pacific Northwest.
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January 3, 2018
Although it is quite cheesy I enjoyed it.
June 18, 2012
I had to stop this after disc 3. This really disappoints me, but I guess it's proof positive that our tastes change with age. I just hope this means mine is getting better, lol.
The first time I read this book was about 5 years ago, and I gave it 3 stars. Now I don't know what I ever saw in it to give it that. Maybe it's the audiobook. First time I read it, now I'm listening to it. I thought the narrator was okay, nothing to write home about, but she wasn't as grating as the last narrator I listened to. I can't believe I never noticed this author's penchant for using cliches and being so predictable/silly in her phrasing. And she must like passion fruit because she mentions it in this book (the hero pictures the heroine eating passion fruit on the beach with the juices flowing, in more than one way) and the last (it was the heroine's scent I think).
Besides the cliches and silly phrasing, the fact that the heroine is an identical twin, and the hero knew the twin first, but wasn't attracted to her, and when the heroine comes in to investigate her twin's death, now he's attracted, besides that silliness, I was done when the heroine, Kate and the stereotypical Cajun hero, Nick were shot at. Not because they were shot at, just their reactions afterwards. They're walking down the street after dinner, talking about things, Nick notices a red laser pointed at her chest (because he's staring) and pushes her down to avoid the shot. When the all clear is given, they both get up, and Kate asks how he knew they were being targeted, he explains he was checking out her rack. Now, they were just fired upon several times, and even though they are both police, I imagine it's not routine for anyone. Instead of focusing on the fact that someone was after her (maybe the people who were out to get her in Chicago followed her to New Orleans?), she's contemplating whether she's mad he was checking her out and noticing he wasn't apologetic about it. How about making sure no one was hurt? Policing the brass? Getting a license plate of the motorcyle the shooter took off on? Or even a little panic you were shot at? I'd even take wondering if Nick was the intended target. Now is not the time for sexual thoughts, even if you are angry he was checking you out. He just saved your life, you can thank and ream him later.
This plus the following statements (please note these are just a few of the phrases that made me nauseous, add them all together, stir in some more and you get this author's style - which I use to like, so joke's on me too):
Never let them see you sweat.
She was wound as tight as a seven day clock on the eighth day.
He flashed what more than one lover had referred to as his lady killer smile, 'And believe me cher, I'm worth it.'
If you think I look bad, you should see the other guy.
Enough already. I never use to leave books unfinished. Would slug it out for days and weeks, sometimes even months just to finish them. But if anything this rut I'm in has taught me to learn to let go of stuff that just doesn't work for me anymore. There are far too many other books out there I'm wanting to read, no need in wasting time on stuff that takes entirely too much time I could be spending on better stuff. Even if it's so-so, if I can't feel excited to pick up the book and keep going, just let it go. Even six months ago I would have kept at it, but I would have gotten through very few books with this rut I'm stuck in. Time for drastic measures means I'm now okay with having DNFs on my shelf.
The first time I read this book was about 5 years ago, and I gave it 3 stars. Now I don't know what I ever saw in it to give it that. Maybe it's the audiobook. First time I read it, now I'm listening to it. I thought the narrator was okay, nothing to write home about, but she wasn't as grating as the last narrator I listened to. I can't believe I never noticed this author's penchant for using cliches and being so predictable/silly in her phrasing. And she must like passion fruit because she mentions it in this book (the hero pictures the heroine eating passion fruit on the beach with the juices flowing, in more than one way) and the last (it was the heroine's scent I think).
Besides the cliches and silly phrasing, the fact that the heroine is an identical twin, and the hero knew the twin first, but wasn't attracted to her, and when the heroine comes in to investigate her twin's death, now he's attracted, besides that silliness, I was done when the heroine, Kate and the stereotypical Cajun hero, Nick were shot at. Not because they were shot at, just their reactions afterwards. They're walking down the street after dinner, talking about things, Nick notices a red laser pointed at her chest (because he's staring) and pushes her down to avoid the shot. When the all clear is given, they both get up, and Kate asks how he knew they were being targeted, he explains he was checking out her rack. Now, they were just fired upon several times, and even though they are both police, I imagine it's not routine for anyone. Instead of focusing on the fact that someone was after her (maybe the people who were out to get her in Chicago followed her to New Orleans?), she's contemplating whether she's mad he was checking her out and noticing he wasn't apologetic about it. How about making sure no one was hurt? Policing the brass? Getting a license plate of the motorcyle the shooter took off on? Or even a little panic you were shot at? I'd even take wondering if Nick was the intended target. Now is not the time for sexual thoughts, even if you are angry he was checking you out. He just saved your life, you can thank and ream him later.
This plus the following statements (please note these are just a few of the phrases that made me nauseous, add them all together, stir in some more and you get this author's style - which I use to like, so joke's on me too):
Never let them see you sweat.
She was wound as tight as a seven day clock on the eighth day.
He flashed what more than one lover had referred to as his lady killer smile, 'And believe me cher, I'm worth it.'
If you think I look bad, you should see the other guy.
Enough already. I never use to leave books unfinished. Would slug it out for days and weeks, sometimes even months just to finish them. But if anything this rut I'm in has taught me to learn to let go of stuff that just doesn't work for me anymore. There are far too many other books out there I'm wanting to read, no need in wasting time on stuff that takes entirely too much time I could be spending on better stuff. Even if it's so-so, if I can't feel excited to pick up the book and keep going, just let it go. Even six months ago I would have kept at it, but I would have gotten through very few books with this rut I'm stuck in. Time for drastic measures means I'm now okay with having DNFs on my shelf.
October 3, 2024
Rating: 4 Stars!!
Review:
This was only the 2nd Book I've read by JoAnn so I kind of knew what to expect but I have to say I was expecting this one to be better than "On Lavender Lane" but sadly this one was slow like that one was.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. I liked learning about Homicide Detectives and Private Investigators.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in New Orleans and Chicago while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an OK Police Procedural Mystery. I will read more by JoAnn in the future but I hope her other books arent like this one was.
Review:
This was only the 2nd Book I've read by JoAnn so I kind of knew what to expect but I have to say I was expecting this one to be better than "On Lavender Lane" but sadly this one was slow like that one was.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. I liked learning about Homicide Detectives and Private Investigators.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in New Orleans and Chicago while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an OK Police Procedural Mystery. I will read more by JoAnn in the future but I hope her other books arent like this one was.
December 25, 2017
way too far into book to get interesting - to much sex
Chicago homicide detective Kate Delaney fiercely defends victims. Which is why -- despite death threats -- she's testifying to a federal grand jury about local police corruption. It's also why she's infuriated by the New Orleans police department's blasÉ attitude toward her estranged sister's death. But pursuing an investigation in a strange city means allying with someone who knows the territory. And the players. Someone with a total disregard for the rules.
As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don't rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets....
Nick and Kate's chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep.
Chicago homicide detective Kate Delaney fiercely defends victims. Which is why -- despite death threats -- she's testifying to a federal grand jury about local police corruption. It's also why she's infuriated by the New Orleans police department's blasÉ attitude toward her estranged sister's death. But pursuing an investigation in a strange city means allying with someone who knows the territory. And the players. Someone with a total disregard for the rules.
As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don't rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets....
Nick and Kate's chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep.
July 9, 2010
Though I had read this book before I still found it full of suspense, hot and steamy and romance. The setting of New Orleans helped to create a Cajun/french background that set the stage for a great story.
Nick Broussard is an Ex-Navy Seal turned cop for the city of a ravaged New Orleans, in the aftermath of Katrina. When his father supposedly kills himself Nick doesn't believe it for a minute. He sets himself up to look like he is on the take. After being kicked off of the force he is trying to set up a connection with the down and dirty killers when Kate Delaney shows up.
Kate has been in a high profile case in Chicago of her own, where there were Officers in her Police department were taking bribes. When she finds out, being the straight arrow that she is , she testifies against her own partner in Federal Court. She feels she is being followed and watched when she receives a call from a New Orleans police detective telling her that her sister that she hasn't seen for twelve years has committed Suicide. Kate doesn't believe that and jumps on a plane to New Orleans to find out what happened. She needs local help and the police recommend Nick's PI business to her for further investigation.
While they team up and search for what truly happened to both of their family members they can't fight the attraction that they feel for each other.
This is a wild ride involving VooDoo, black magic, crooked cops, hit men, danger and love. Give this a try if you need some excitement in your life.
Nick Broussard is an Ex-Navy Seal turned cop for the city of a ravaged New Orleans, in the aftermath of Katrina. When his father supposedly kills himself Nick doesn't believe it for a minute. He sets himself up to look like he is on the take. After being kicked off of the force he is trying to set up a connection with the down and dirty killers when Kate Delaney shows up.
Kate has been in a high profile case in Chicago of her own, where there were Officers in her Police department were taking bribes. When she finds out, being the straight arrow that she is , she testifies against her own partner in Federal Court. She feels she is being followed and watched when she receives a call from a New Orleans police detective telling her that her sister that she hasn't seen for twelve years has committed Suicide. Kate doesn't believe that and jumps on a plane to New Orleans to find out what happened. She needs local help and the police recommend Nick's PI business to her for further investigation.
While they team up and search for what truly happened to both of their family members they can't fight the attraction that they feel for each other.
This is a wild ride involving VooDoo, black magic, crooked cops, hit men, danger and love. Give this a try if you need some excitement in your life.
November 18, 2011
The thriller part of the book was OK, but the author needs to learn when to inject sexual content into the plot. In my opinion, the fact that the heroine is thinking about the hero's erection while they are lying on the ground because someone is trying to shoot them isn't too credible. All too often, the sex seemed to get in the way of the plot.
July 28, 2011
Ms. Ross is no LJ or Karen Rose. She gives a good sex scene and lots of them, but the story was sorely lacking. I didn't feel like Kate and Nick just HAD to be together. The story just doesn't drag you in...I could care less what happened. Very anti-climactic and wrapped up in big hurry.
May 28, 2020
This is some sort of romance novel. I think it comes under the heading "romantic suspense", having read some of those.
The story: Kate Delaney, detective from Chicago, heads to New Orleans to learn more about the death of her twin sister, Tara. The two had not seen each other in ten years or more, because of the differences in the ways they lived. To help her track down Tara's movements, Kate hires a former policeman, Nick Broussard. Neither Kate nor Nick feel they can trust the lead detective on the case.
There is immediate attraction between the two, although they both hide it to some extent. As they go about their business the fire intensifies and one thing leads to another blah blah blah. Much of the book is taken up by these urges and conversations about how much they want each other (although, typically, Kate is the strong silent type who has to be convinced). I was able to skip past many pages that were devoted to the details. It is all the usual stuff, nothing new here: two pretty people lusting after each other.
I am not a fan of romantic suspense, obviously. Clearly there are many who are, so I hope one of those gets this book next.
The story: Kate Delaney, detective from Chicago, heads to New Orleans to learn more about the death of her twin sister, Tara. The two had not seen each other in ten years or more, because of the differences in the ways they lived. To help her track down Tara's movements, Kate hires a former policeman, Nick Broussard. Neither Kate nor Nick feel they can trust the lead detective on the case.
There is immediate attraction between the two, although they both hide it to some extent. As they go about their business the fire intensifies and one thing leads to another blah blah blah. Much of the book is taken up by these urges and conversations about how much they want each other (although, typically, Kate is the strong silent type who has to be convinced). I was able to skip past many pages that were devoted to the details. It is all the usual stuff, nothing new here: two pretty people lusting after each other.
I am not a fan of romantic suspense, obviously. Clearly there are many who are, so I hope one of those gets this book next.
October 18, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery/romance by JoAnn Ross. I loved Kate, she was this Kick Ass dectective that did the right thing and was burned by it. Nick was a very sexy PI that was kicked off the NOPD. I love the connection the two had right away (reminded me of me and my husband of forty-two years!) Quite honestly, it can really happen like that. The mystery was very good and I must say I didn’t see the complete ending the way it went! I loved this book! I saw comment(s) about to much sex…really?! The sexy parts just added to the overall tension. Very good read.
January 8, 2018
It was an okay read. I had some issues with the timeline of events - the entire case being solved in about 48 hours, plastic surgery re done on the bride who gets married in 6 weeks? An incredible read.
February 9, 2020
I read No Safe Place when it was released on paperback in 07' and I don't remember it being this bad. There were parts that somewhat captured my attention then, there were parts that were really corny. And, there was too much useless dialogue. I just did not enjoy this book.
March 8, 2021
3.25⭐️
This was pretty good. I have nothing to complain about, but at the same time have nothing to praise it for. I like the talk about the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. However, the ending felt very rushed through.
This was pretty good. I have nothing to complain about, but at the same time have nothing to praise it for. I like the talk about the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. However, the ending felt very rushed through.
December 5, 2022
This is an above average romantic thriller. The prose is adequate. The plot, however, is very thin and the ending seemed rushed and formulaic.
There are several steamy sex scenes and some clever banter between the two main characters with sexual innuendo.
There are several steamy sex scenes and some clever banter between the two main characters with sexual innuendo.
June 8, 2024
No Safe Place
One of my favorite authors for a good reason great read as always. One complaint to fast on the ending and explanation on what happened to the key but secondary characters
One of my favorite authors for a good reason great read as always. One complaint to fast on the ending and explanation on what happened to the key but secondary characters
February 12, 2018
gave up on it - did not enjoy the foul language or the sex scenes; not sure how this got into the section about a book I would like.
February 6, 2019
Way too much sexual content. Completely unnecessary to the plot.
November 18, 2014
Kate Delaney, on administrative leave from the Chicago Police Dept. (she testified in a federal case against some fellow crooked officers), flies to New Orleans after being told her sister committed suicide. Upon arriving in New Orleans, she hires a private investigator, Nick Broussard, to help her find her sister's killer; she doesn't believer her twin sister who she hasn't been in contact with for years could possibly have committed suicide. Nick is being pursued by gangsters, Kate is being targeted by Chicago cops, Kate’s sister was involved in black magic. Nick is a former Navy Seal and one of the sexiest men ever alive – yet unattached. Kate is also beautiful and sexy – yet unattached.
Towards the middle of the book, they have a close romantic encounter which I felt was so very painful to listen to. I fast forwarded through this and the later "romantic" scenes, but even so, I learned that Nick's lips were "clever" and Nick's hands were "clever" I could go on, but I'm not sure what would really be appropriate (or not appropriate here). Suffice it to say that I was thankful that fast forward could get me through the boring story faster.
Reviews I had read prior to this listen stated that the story focused on what was going on in post-Katrina New Orleans – yes we all know there was corruption, but I felt there was not a real focus on this at all.
Towards the middle of the book, they have a close romantic encounter which I felt was so very painful to listen to. I fast forwarded through this and the later "romantic" scenes, but even so, I learned that Nick's lips were "clever" and Nick's hands were "clever" I could go on, but I'm not sure what would really be appropriate (or not appropriate here). Suffice it to say that I was thankful that fast forward could get me through the boring story faster.
Reviews I had read prior to this listen stated that the story focused on what was going on in post-Katrina New Orleans – yes we all know there was corruption, but I felt there was not a real focus on this at all.
April 5, 2009
Kate Delaney is a Chicago Police Detective who travels to New Orleans to find her twin sister's killer. Not for a second does she believe her twin killed herself by jumping out of a window. Nick Broussard is a New Orleans private detective and a former Navy SEAL and New Orleans police officer. Working undercover to find his own father's killer, he becomes entangled with Kate and her quest. Neither are looking for love but it finds them along the way. Neither are looking to be killed for their nosy inquiries either, but a killer is looking for them!
I loved this book! Kate's character is strong but not without emotion and tenderness. Nick is portrayed as a Cajun good ole boy but with a heart of gold who falls hard and fast for Kate. I loved that they could work together and be respective of the other's abilities. I also liked that they didn't have the "I'm leaving you for your own good" plot device so many authors insist upon these days. Kate and Nick, when they finally decide they want each other, don't play games. They are in it together no matter what comes. Great read!
I loved this book! Kate's character is strong but not without emotion and tenderness. Nick is portrayed as a Cajun good ole boy but with a heart of gold who falls hard and fast for Kate. I loved that they could work together and be respective of the other's abilities. I also liked that they didn't have the "I'm leaving you for your own good" plot device so many authors insist upon these days. Kate and Nick, when they finally decide they want each other, don't play games. They are in it together no matter what comes. Great read!
February 2, 2015
3.5 STARS
"Chicago homicide detective Kate Delaney fiercely defends victims. Which is why -- despite death threats -- she's testifying to a federal grand jury about local police corruption. It's also why she's infuriated by the New Orleans police department's blasÉ attitude toward her estranged sister's death. But pursuing an investigation in a strange city means allying with someone who knows the territory. And the players. Someone with a total disregard for the rules.
As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don't rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets....
Nick and Kate's chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep." (From Amazon)
I enjoyed this romantic suspense. I liked Nick and Kate's romance but the suspense could have been a bit better.
"Chicago homicide detective Kate Delaney fiercely defends victims. Which is why -- despite death threats -- she's testifying to a federal grand jury about local police corruption. It's also why she's infuriated by the New Orleans police department's blasÉ attitude toward her estranged sister's death. But pursuing an investigation in a strange city means allying with someone who knows the territory. And the players. Someone with a total disregard for the rules.
As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don't rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets....
Nick and Kate's chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep." (From Amazon)
I enjoyed this romantic suspense. I liked Nick and Kate's romance but the suspense could have been a bit better.
April 17, 2010
Chicago homicide detective Kate Delaney fiercely defends victims. Which is why -- despite death threats -- she's testifying to a federal grand jury about local police corruption. It's also why she's infuriated by the New Orleans police department's blasÉ attitude toward her estranged sister's death. But pursuing an investigation in a strange city means allying with someone who knows the territory. And the players. Someone with a total disregard for the rules.
As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don't rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets....
Nick and Kate's chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep
As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don't rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets....
Nick and Kate's chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep
November 4, 2014
Mi aspettavo un giallo con qualche venatura rosa, e invece, tranne che per la parte finale, è una continua schermaglia amorosa tra i protagonisti, mentre la parte suspence fa solo da corollario.
Nella prima parte è tutto un pensare al sesso da parte di lui e fare la sdegnosa da parte di lei, con scene molto stupide, come quella in cui, dopo che gli hanno sparato, lui si butta addosso a lei per salvarla, ma si "emoziona" un po' troppo e lei, invece di pensare che hanno rischiato la morte, sta lì a chiedersi se sia o no un'erezione.
Nella parte finale il giallo prende importanza, ma tutto rimane molto soft e senza particolari scossoni.
Molto interessante invece l'ambientazione, nella New Orleans post Katrina.
Nella prima parte è tutto un pensare al sesso da parte di lui e fare la sdegnosa da parte di lei, con scene molto stupide, come quella in cui, dopo che gli hanno sparato, lui si butta addosso a lei per salvarla, ma si "emoziona" un po' troppo e lei, invece di pensare che hanno rischiato la morte, sta lì a chiedersi se sia o no un'erezione.
Nella parte finale il giallo prende importanza, ma tutto rimane molto soft e senza particolari scossoni.
Molto interessante invece l'ambientazione, nella New Orleans post Katrina.
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January 29, 2016
I liked it in the end. Took a while to get into it though, I actually set it down and came back a couple of days later which I almost never do. The first few chapters alternate between the various lead characters and quite a bit of the scene setting isn't necessary since we never return to those places. The suspense plot is a bit loose and a few of the bad guys seemed to just disappear halfway through the story, but we get some new bad guys who are much more interesting. The ending wraps up fast - the last chapter is more of an epilogue but we do find out what happened to most of the bad guys. The romance is actually very sweet - kinda insta love, but with Nick and Kate's backgrounds and personalities it makes sense that they are drawn to each other.
June 7, 2015
First time to read this author. Got it from the local library after the author got recommended by Goodreads. Actually started off quite well but didn't live to expectation. Firstly the suspense had potential to be absolutely thrilling but kind of fizzled out in the middle and then only got interesting at the very end. The romance was so..so not particularly great unless you are into lots of sizzle with no realism. On the plus side - the author writes well so if you need a lazy romantic suspense read and are not too fussy, this might just work.
August 21, 2012
I know this is romantic suspense but there was way too much sex. It almost completely eclipsed the murder investigation. I liked Nick and Kate but there was just something missing in the relationship; it almost seemed forced. This is the second book I've read by Ms. Ross and I wasn't thrilled with the first one either. Maybe I'll have to try one of the flat-out romance novels I own and see if she does a better job there...at least that way I won't be expecting anything other than sex.
November 20, 2017
C'è poco da dire, un romantic suspense che ha poco sia di romantico che di suspense. C'è troppo sesso in questo romanzo, tra l'altro più pensato che altro, i due protagonisti non fanno altro che pensare a come sarebbe saltare addosso all'altro e tutto questo quando avrebbero ben altre cose a cui pensare, una su tutte come salvare la pellaccia. La parte gialla poi è quasi inesistente, un contorno per i pensieri di Kate e Nick.
April 28, 2013
Admittedly I'm a sucker for any story that takes place in New Orleans, just because I love the city. That said, this is an excellent action/police one with thoroughly engaging characters, especially ex-SEAl, ex-cop, and now PI, Nick Broussard. There's a good mystery, lots of hot sex, and wonderful interactions with the city itself. I highly recommend this one.
October 31, 2015
This was a good book about trying to solve the death of Nick Broussard's father and Kate Delaney's twin sister. The story takes place in New Orleans and takes you into the darkness of black magic and Voodoo. Both of these Detectives have fought against corruption in their respective departments and here they were faced with it again.
June 19, 2012
This book had everything I like. Great suspense, and ending I never would have guessed, besides the HEA, and a nice pace developing the relationship between the hero/heroine. My first book by JoAnn Ross, but I'll be reading more.
March 22, 2013
Absolutely loved Nick and Kate, strong main characters that you turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. I was shocked at who turned out to be "the bad guy", but again that's a great book, keeping you on the edge till the end. Definitely recommend.
May 3, 2007
Intrigue and corruption in post-Katrina New Orleans, and a sexy ex-Navy SEAL PI.
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