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Lethal in Love: Episode 3
Lethal in Love is a steamy romantic suspense about an instinct-driven detective and a sexy, scoop-hungry reporter, both on the hunt for a sadistic killer.
Jayda Thomasz is a sassy homicide detective who never lets her emotions get in the way of a case. So when a serial killer re-emerges after 25 years, the last thing she expects is to catch herself fantasising over the hot, smooth-talking stranger who crosses the path of her investigation.
Seth Friedin is a reporter chasing the story that'll make his career. When he enters the world of swinging for research, he never imagines he'll be distracted by a hard-talking female detective whose kiss plagues his mind long after she's gone.
Past experience has shown Jayda that reporters are ruthless and unscrupulous. But when the murders get personal, will she make a deal with the devil to catch the killer? How far will she and Seth have to go? And do you ever really know who you can trust?
'A powerful new voice in crime fiction' Valerie Parv
'Move over Dexter! Michelle Somers crafts a gripping read from first page to chilling last' Robyn Grady
Jayda Thomasz is a sassy homicide detective who never lets her emotions get in the way of a case. So when a serial killer re-emerges after 25 years, the last thing she expects is to catch herself fantasising over the hot, smooth-talking stranger who crosses the path of her investigation.
Seth Friedin is a reporter chasing the story that'll make his career. When he enters the world of swinging for research, he never imagines he'll be distracted by a hard-talking female detective whose kiss plagues his mind long after she's gone.
Past experience has shown Jayda that reporters are ruthless and unscrupulous. But when the murders get personal, will she make a deal with the devil to catch the killer? How far will she and Seth have to go? And do you ever really know who you can trust?
'A powerful new voice in crime fiction' Valerie Parv
'Move over Dexter! Michelle Somers crafts a gripping read from first page to chilling last' Robyn Grady
97 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 16, 2015
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About the author
Michelle Somers
15 books32 followersMichelle Somers is a bookworm from way back. An ex-Kiwi who now calls Australia home, she’s a professional killer and matchmaker, a storyteller and a romantic. Words are her power and her passion. Her heroes and heroines always get their happy ever after, but she’ll put them through one hell of a journey to get there.
Michelle lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her real life hero and three little heroes in the making. And Emerald, a black furry feline who thinks she’s a dog.
Her debut novel, Lethal in Love won the Romance Writers of Australia’s 2016 Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) and the 2013 Valerie Parv Award.
Michelle lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her real life hero and three little heroes in the making. And Emerald, a black furry feline who thinks she’s a dog.
Her debut novel, Lethal in Love won the Romance Writers of Australia’s 2016 Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) and the 2013 Valerie Parv Award.
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November 9, 2015
This copy kindly provided by NetGalley on behalf of the publisher
*Reviewing episodes 1-6 all together
Right from the start there was something about this series that hooked me. It was a little different than most shorts I've read - this one a being a mystery, rather than the typical erotic/good girl bad guy/poor girl rich guy kinda things.
It was easy to read. I found it generally light & fun, as well as deeply emotional at various points throughout. The story line was good, not too far fetched, & also not blindingly obvious as to what's going to happen next.
The author did a fantastic job at keeping the killers identity hidden until the very end. Every time there were clues to who the killer was, I thought I had it figured out, then the next one would come & I'd move onto the next person on the list. But I never did get it right, only figuring it out with the final details at the very last moment before actually being revealed to the reader.
I would most definitely be interested in any future publications from this author.
*Reviewing episodes 1-6 all together
Right from the start there was something about this series that hooked me. It was a little different than most shorts I've read - this one a being a mystery, rather than the typical erotic/good girl bad guy/poor girl rich guy kinda things.
It was easy to read. I found it generally light & fun, as well as deeply emotional at various points throughout. The story line was good, not too far fetched, & also not blindingly obvious as to what's going to happen next.
The author did a fantastic job at keeping the killers identity hidden until the very end. Every time there were clues to who the killer was, I thought I had it figured out, then the next one would come & I'd move onto the next person on the list. But I never did get it right, only figuring it out with the final details at the very last moment before actually being revealed to the reader.
I would most definitely be interested in any future publications from this author.
October 16, 2015
What a gripping story! I don’t read a lot of romantic suspense books as I usually find they sway too much to one side of the genre, but Michelle Somers has balanced the romance and the suspense perfectly.
This thrilling story about a gutsy homicide detective heroine and journalist hero trying to prove himself hit all the right buttons for me. Their romance sizzles (as do the love scenes) and the growth of their relationship is realistic and worth the wait, which is sure to satisfy the most critical romance reader.
The crime/suspense thread of this story is crafted so well I was ‘on the edge of my seat’ the whole way through trying to figure out who the serial killer could be. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Lethal in Love as a feature film one day.
I am blown away by the writing, characters and plot of this fabulous story and can’t wait to read more from this author.
This thrilling story about a gutsy homicide detective heroine and journalist hero trying to prove himself hit all the right buttons for me. Their romance sizzles (as do the love scenes) and the growth of their relationship is realistic and worth the wait, which is sure to satisfy the most critical romance reader.
The crime/suspense thread of this story is crafted so well I was ‘on the edge of my seat’ the whole way through trying to figure out who the serial killer could be. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Lethal in Love as a feature film one day.
I am blown away by the writing, characters and plot of this fabulous story and can’t wait to read more from this author.
December 13, 2015
PS: Let it be noted that I’m reviewing Lethal in Love by Michelle Somers episodes 1-6 as one.
Lethal in Love by Michelle Somers is one of the most thrilling romantic suspense’s I’ve read in the past month. Each episode is perfectly written, the conflict is well drawn out and the characters deliver with a punch. Great writing and a gripping mystery will rivet you until the last episode. Jayda Thomasz is terrific. Seth Frieden is the perfect nemesis to Jayda and the serial killer The Night Terror gives you the chills. Overall, Lethal in Love episodes 1-6 by Michelle Somers is perfect. The characters, the drama, the tension, the nail-biting, edge of your seat suspense and Ms. Somers edgy writing style will leave you breathlessly satisfied!
Highly Recommended
4 Stars
August 13, 2016
I read episodes 2 and 3 all at once, which were well-written, thoroughly engaging, and an exercise in frustration.
Seth and Jayda push on with their investigation and this uneasy alliance, already fraught with sexual tension and a push-pull game that gets tiring quickly, is still up in the air by the time episode 3 ends. Books 2 and 3 are red-herrings in disguise, coupled with tempting morsels that the author throws out as hints that are supposed to eventually help assemble the jigsaw.
Unfortunately, a lot of the events feel like unnecessary filler that quite noticeably slows the pace of the action, even if it provides insight into both Seth and Jayda’s characters, who, at times, behave like hormonally-driven teenagers who can’t tell the difference between arse and head.
Prejudiced, obstinate and thoughtless in a partnership which she expects to get more than she gives, I found myself liking Jayda less and less - the long, introspective paragraphs just made her indecisive and odiously rude - as she behaves exactly the opposite of what I expect a solid detective to be. Demanding honesty and trust when she cannot even be bothered give her own, it’s difficult to imagine her rising in my estimation without some grand gestures I’d expect her to make in the course of this series. Seth, on the other hand, seems to grow in stature, his only crime perhaps being the infatuation with Jayda that pussy-whips him into meekly shouldering her unacceptable behaviour that he should have called her out on a long time ago. I can only hope for a change in this dynamic by the time the next book rolls around and yes, I’m just as eager as I’d been from episode 1 for it to all come to a head.
Seth and Jayda push on with their investigation and this uneasy alliance, already fraught with sexual tension and a push-pull game that gets tiring quickly, is still up in the air by the time episode 3 ends. Books 2 and 3 are red-herrings in disguise, coupled with tempting morsels that the author throws out as hints that are supposed to eventually help assemble the jigsaw.
Unfortunately, a lot of the events feel like unnecessary filler that quite noticeably slows the pace of the action, even if it provides insight into both Seth and Jayda’s characters, who, at times, behave like hormonally-driven teenagers who can’t tell the difference between arse and head.
Prejudiced, obstinate and thoughtless in a partnership which she expects to get more than she gives, I found myself liking Jayda less and less - the long, introspective paragraphs just made her indecisive and odiously rude - as she behaves exactly the opposite of what I expect a solid detective to be. Demanding honesty and trust when she cannot even be bothered give her own, it’s difficult to imagine her rising in my estimation without some grand gestures I’d expect her to make in the course of this series. Seth, on the other hand, seems to grow in stature, his only crime perhaps being the infatuation with Jayda that pussy-whips him into meekly shouldering her unacceptable behaviour that he should have called her out on a long time ago. I can only hope for a change in this dynamic by the time the next book rolls around and yes, I’m just as eager as I’d been from episode 1 for it to all come to a head.
May 30, 2016
I am loving this story Jayda is really having a hard time at the moment allowing Seth to get close and share information as they search for a killer who appears to be setting their sights on Jayda.
Lots going on this one is a real page turner the suspense, angst and spark between Jayda and Seth is growing in such a good way.
Off to start Episode 4
Lots going on this one is a real page turner the suspense, angst and spark between Jayda and Seth is growing in such a good way.
Off to start Episode 4
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