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Lethal in Love: Episode 5
'GRITTY, SEXY, RIVETING' Helene Young
WINNER of the 2016 Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY)
Longlisted for Sisters in Crime's 2016 Davitt Award
Winner of the 2013 Valerie Parv Award
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
WINNER of the 2016 Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY)
Longlisted for Sisters in Crime's 2016 Davitt Award
Winner of the 2013 Valerie Parv Award
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
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 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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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
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.
September 17, 2015
Evocative of noir cinema, Lethal Love episode 5 leaves us with the mother of all cliffhangers when the sensual haze Jayda and Seth find themselves in dissipates in the wake of the choking claustrophobia of a killer closing in. There are yet more revelations of a repressed childhood and sins of the previous generation coming to light as the incongruous bond between detective and reporter strengthens into something more that both can't quite yet name. I loved the building suspense and the tightening noose of the game where there's only one winner, and ultimately, how the strings so deftly woven by Michelle Somer are pulled taut to breaking point.
*ARC by netgalley
(And I'm ever grateful, mind)
*ARC by netgalley
(And I'm ever grateful, mind)
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
May 31, 2016
This series is so good I need to keep turning the pages :)
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