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
Michelle 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.
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*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.
Loved this series and the final episode was worth every turn of the page.
I loved Jayda she is such a strong person a tough detective that has followed in her father's footsteps and is so good at what she does but when her sister is murdered by a serial killer that has returned after 25 years Jayda is taken off the job for a "rest". Although there is a vulnerability about her she is caring loving but when she meets up with a reporter while doing some undercover work there is a spark that she cannot explain she doesn't do relationships but will this change her life forever.
Seth Friedin is a reporter a good one and he likes investigating his stories and he is after one on the Night Terror who has suddenly returned and started killing virginal woman around Melbourne he is trying for a new job and is determined to get to the bottom of this story when he meets detective Jayda Thomasz and the sparks will fly in more ways than one when they decide to team up and get the killer but Seth also has a vulnerability about him, will Jayda be what Seth needs?
I loved this story I must be honest and say that I started reading it when I had all 6 episodes and could read them one after the other if I had had to wait for each episode to come out I would have been on pins and needles I think waiting for the next instalment because this is a romantic suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat and chewing your nails as the night terror brings havoc and death to a lot of people connected to Jayda and waiting to find out why is page turning throw in the beautiful and sensual romance between Jayda and Seth and in my eyes you have a winner I highly recommend this one congrats MS Somers this is one for the keeper shelf.
What a gripping story! I don’t read a lot of romantic suspense books and sometimes 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.
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!