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Stirb für ihn (For Me)
She thought her fiancé was the perfect man—until he turned out to be the perfect killer…
Katherine Cole is running for her life, desperate to escape the Valentine Killer—so-called because he stabs his victims through the heart and leaves them holding a telltale single red rose. Still he tracks her to New Orleans and begins carving a bloody path to her door. But this time, Katherine refuses to run any farther. This time, she’ll do anything to stop the madman she once loved, even trust the sexy cop promising to keep her safe…
Detective Dane Black never lets his emotions interfere with his job, even as the Valentine Killer surfaces in New Orleans to stalk his prey. But when Dane agrees to protect the killer’s ex-fiancée, Katherine Cole, he can’t ignore the passion kindling between them. After a single unforgettable night binds them body and soul, Dane knows he won’t rest until Katherine is safe in his arms—and the Valentine Killer is dead. Dark and intensely sexy, this romantic suspense novel from USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Eden is sure to leave readers breathless.
Katherine Cole is running for her life, desperate to escape the Valentine Killer—so-called because he stabs his victims through the heart and leaves them holding a telltale single red rose. Still he tracks her to New Orleans and begins carving a bloody path to her door. But this time, Katherine refuses to run any farther. This time, she’ll do anything to stop the madman she once loved, even trust the sexy cop promising to keep her safe…
Detective Dane Black never lets his emotions interfere with his job, even as the Valentine Killer surfaces in New Orleans to stalk his prey. But when Dane agrees to protect the killer’s ex-fiancée, Katherine Cole, he can’t ignore the passion kindling between them. After a single unforgettable night binds them body and soul, Dane knows he won’t rest until Katherine is safe in his arms—and the Valentine Killer is dead. Dark and intensely sexy, this romantic suspense novel from USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Eden is sure to leave readers breathless.
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First published February 12, 2013
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Cynthia Eden
307 books6,793 followersAward-winning author Cynthia Eden writes sexy tales of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal romance. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader best-seller. Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over one hundred novels and novellas.
Cynthia lives along the Alabama Gulf Coast. She loves romance novels, horror movies, and chocolate. Her favorite hobbies including hiking in the mountains (searching for waterfalls) and spelunking.
Cynthia lives along the Alabama Gulf Coast. She loves romance novels, horror movies, and chocolate. Her favorite hobbies including hiking in the mountains (searching for waterfalls) and spelunking.
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December 4, 2013
3.5 stars.****Review completed February 23, 2013
Die for Me could have been an outstanding read if...
A couple of years ago Michael O'Rourke was suspected of murdering several women in Boston. The media dubbed him as the Valentine Killer because he always stabbed his female victims in the heart and left each victim holding a rose in her hand. At that time Katherine Cole was Katelynn Crenshaw and she'd been his fiancée. One day she caught her soon-to-be husband red-handed when he tortured another victim in their basement. He vanished into thin air when she called the police. As a consequence she had to start a new life with a new name. Nowadays she is living a relatively lonely and quiet life in New Orleans as a gallery owner. It seems, however, that Valentine followed Katherine to New Orleans and he is about to start another killing spree.
After watching the news, Katherine decides to talk to Dane Black, the lead detective of the case to get more information about the latest murder. Also, she needs to decide if she has to run again. Though once arrived at the police station, Dane is anything but friendly or helpful.
He even arrests her--sort of.
Instead of running again Katherine has a change of heart. Now she wants to help to bring down the killer to be able to sleep without the nightmares waking her. And detective Black needs her trust to solve the case.
I'm a fan of Cynthia Eden's Deadly series, and I especially loved Deadly Fear. Die for Me is without doubt a good read but unfortunately not as great as her Deadly books.
The Good
I liked the plot very much. It is well thought out and the bad guy is a highly intelligent yet very twisted and creepy sicko. Also, the final third of the story, which I think was pretty stellar, made up for the somewhat disappointing romance between H/h. The plot really made me turn the pages. Besides, the more I read the more I was convinced that I had to deal with HUGE spoiler From the get-go the villain was known, however, it really took me a while to see that specific twist coming. Well done!
The Bad
There's no getting round it to point out that I was not wowed by their romance. In fact, I really couldn't feel their chemistry and I did not like their insta-lust either. It fell kinda flat for me, and I've had a very hard time to warm up to Dane and Katherine as a couple. In consequence, there was a lack of build-up and it felt way too rushed. Truth be told I couldn't believe that Katherine was so ready to jump Dane's bones in no time flat even though she never liked a man's touch for the last three years. Come on!? I mean that was not realistic. Their "love" for each other was just not believable. Plus, Katherine was such a scared little mouse initially (she even had to see a shrink) and then out of the blue she did transform into a fearless and heroic fighter? I'm sorry, but I couldn't for the life of me buy into that. And then there were some overly melodramatic as well as sugary lines which did not appeal to me either.
If I remember correctly Katherine had two TSTL moments.
Don't get me wrong. Die for Me is not a bad book by any means, but unfortunately it could not live up to my very high expectations. Hence, I can't deny that I'm slightly disappointed.
Die for Me could have been an outstanding read if...
A couple of years ago Michael O'Rourke was suspected of murdering several women in Boston. The media dubbed him as the Valentine Killer because he always stabbed his female victims in the heart and left each victim holding a rose in her hand. At that time Katherine Cole was Katelynn Crenshaw and she'd been his fiancée. One day she caught her soon-to-be husband red-handed when he tortured another victim in their basement. He vanished into thin air when she called the police. As a consequence she had to start a new life with a new name. Nowadays she is living a relatively lonely and quiet life in New Orleans as a gallery owner. It seems, however, that Valentine followed Katherine to New Orleans and he is about to start another killing spree.
It hadn't been an easy death. Not with all of those slices on her arms. Some deep enough to sever veins and tendons. But those wounds hadn't killed her. The perp had just been playing with her until the moment he drove his knife into her heart.
Dane leaned forward. The victim's right fingers were curled around something. His eyes narrowed. It looked like…Savannah Slater was holding a bloodied rose in her right hand.
After watching the news, Katherine decides to talk to Dane Black, the lead detective of the case to get more information about the latest murder. Also, she needs to decide if she has to run again. Though once arrived at the police station, Dane is anything but friendly or helpful.
Detective Black gazed into her eyes. "I get the feeling you're a dangerous woman."
He even arrests her--sort of.
Instead of running again Katherine has a change of heart. Now she wants to help to bring down the killer to be able to sleep without the nightmares waking her. And detective Black needs her trust to solve the case.
His lips lifted from hers. "Let's make the nightmares go away."
Yes, please. She was ready to shove those nightmares in a dark closet and padlock the door.
Dane eased back. "I want you naked."
She wanted him the same way.
"I'm not a gentle lover."
He seemed to be.
"I like sex wild and hot."
Sounded good to her.
"And you…you need more."
But Katherine shook her head. Didn't he get it? "What I need right now is you."
"Then baby, you've got me."
I'm a fan of Cynthia Eden's Deadly series, and I especially loved Deadly Fear. Die for Me is without doubt a good read but unfortunately not as great as her Deadly books.
The Good
I liked the plot very much. It is well thought out and the bad guy is a highly intelligent yet very twisted and creepy sicko. Also, the final third of the story, which I think was pretty stellar, made up for the somewhat disappointing romance between H/h. The plot really made me turn the pages. Besides, the more I read the more I was convinced that I had to deal with HUGE spoiler From the get-go the villain was known, however, it really took me a while to see that specific twist coming. Well done!
"Why? Because Valentine might come after me?"
"I don't want any more deaths on me!"
His gaze searched hers. "That's what you need to stop believing. None of the deaths are on you. They are all on him. Every single one."
The Bad
There's no getting round it to point out that I was not wowed by their romance. In fact, I really couldn't feel their chemistry and I did not like their insta-lust either. It fell kinda flat for me, and I've had a very hard time to warm up to Dane and Katherine as a couple. In consequence, there was a lack of build-up and it felt way too rushed. Truth be told I couldn't believe that Katherine was so ready to jump Dane's bones in no time flat even though she never liked a man's touch for the last three years. Come on!? I mean that was not realistic. Their "love" for each other was just not believable. Plus, Katherine was such a scared little mouse initially (she even had to see a shrink) and then out of the blue she did transform into a fearless and heroic fighter? I'm sorry, but I couldn't for the life of me buy into that. And then there were some overly melodramatic as well as sugary lines which did not appeal to me either.
If I remember correctly Katherine had two TSTL moments.
Don't get me wrong. Die for Me is not a bad book by any means, but unfortunately it could not live up to my very high expectations. Hence, I can't deny that I'm slightly disappointed.
December 13, 2018
The idea of the suspense was brilliant, the execution was only good.
Some twists were predictable and very obvious from the very beginning, but some of them were unexpected. The involvement of the h into the investigation was implausible, who tells suspect/witness all the facts and evidences?!
Romance part was ok, too insta, but safe.
Strong heroine. I respect people, who try to help even if it’s dangerous for them, who don’t hide but fight!
Some twists were predictable and very obvious from the very beginning, but some of them were unexpected. The involvement of the h into the investigation was implausible, who tells suspect/witness all the facts and evidences?!
Romance part was ok, too insta, but safe.
Strong heroine. I respect people, who try to help even if it’s dangerous for them, who don’t hide but fight!
“We aren’t who our pasts say we are. Damage doesn’t define us. We define ourselves.”
October 15, 2020
If you're a thrill-seeker, this is the read for you. Katherine had escaped the clutches of a serial killer. He was her lover, the man she was going to marry, and he had murdered a woman in their home. New city, new name, new look, and she's finally getting her life back when another woman is murdered. The signature is too exact. The victim looks too much like her. Has the killer followed her?
Dane is the detective investigating this new series of kills. He isn't sure if it's the same killer or a copycat, but when Katherine, the woman who the killer wouldn't kill, walks into his precinct, he can't turn her away. Is she a victim or an accessory to murder? She's drop dead gorgeous, he can't resist her, but has he let a killer into his bed?
Full of twists and turns, I couldn't guess where the author was going to take this story next. From the clues and the kills and the drama, to the sizzling chemistry between the characters, I was hooked. The fact that I didn't figure out the end before I got there made this story such an entertaining read.
Dane is the detective investigating this new series of kills. He isn't sure if it's the same killer or a copycat, but when Katherine, the woman who the killer wouldn't kill, walks into his precinct, he can't turn her away. Is she a victim or an accessory to murder? She's drop dead gorgeous, he can't resist her, but has he let a killer into his bed?
Full of twists and turns, I couldn't guess where the author was going to take this story next. From the clues and the kills and the drama, to the sizzling chemistry between the characters, I was hooked. The fact that I didn't figure out the end before I got there made this story such an entertaining read.
May 20, 2015
This one started off great ... then it sort of faltered halfway through. I don't know what it was about it that it did not keep it's momentum for me.
It was fairly obvious to me who the killer was but it was a bit unbelievable that nobody "uncovered" him earlier... OK, the ending was played out well, with a bit of excitement. Maybe my expectations were too high going in.
It's taken me a few days to do this review. That alone kind of shows that the book did not "wow" me.
I will definitely check out more books by this author in the future.
It was fairly obvious to me who the killer was but it was a bit unbelievable that nobody "uncovered" him earlier... OK, the ending was played out well, with a bit of excitement. Maybe my expectations were too high going in.
It's taken me a few days to do this review. That alone kind of shows that the book did not "wow" me.
I will definitely check out more books by this author in the future.
February 18, 2013
A killer named Valentine; gifts of red roses to scare you breathless, and a Valentine’s Day that brings murder and mayhem!
Eden pens an incredibly gripping page-turner in this cleverly-crafted psychological thriller. Michael Valentine, our obsessive killer, is very well drawn as a damaged and psychologically scarred individual. His sight is set on the only woman he’s able to love, the only woman he admires for her courage – and the only woman who can identify him and help bring him to justice.
A hard-nosed, all-business detective (don’t worry – he’s also tall, dark and scrumptious!), Dane is attracted to his only suspect. And he’s intent on towing the line as he works to prove her innocence. He’s a top cop, one who carries his own dark secrets, and his character is believable.
A heroine who has survived a nightmare of terror yet remained strong, Katherine won’t be defeated by a killer named Valentine. She stays the course determined to end her ex-fiance’s reign of terror. Her character has been meticulously developed by the author. She’s very easy to admire and love.
Eden has given readers enough twists and turns in this fast-paced and intense storyline to keep readers guessing and on the edge of their chairs from beginning to ending. And the attraction between Katherine and Dane is balanced well and heartfelt. Good dialogue and interaction between them added a real plus to making their relationship feel real and unquestionable.
Cynthia Eden just keeps getting better and better. Along with this latest gem, her “Deadly” series is one of my favorites. As a Valentine treat for readers, “Die for Me” will satisfy both romance and suspense lovers and it comes highly recommended. This reader looks forward to many more thrillers from Cynthia Eden.
Eden pens an incredibly gripping page-turner in this cleverly-crafted psychological thriller. Michael Valentine, our obsessive killer, is very well drawn as a damaged and psychologically scarred individual. His sight is set on the only woman he’s able to love, the only woman he admires for her courage – and the only woman who can identify him and help bring him to justice.
A hard-nosed, all-business detective (don’t worry – he’s also tall, dark and scrumptious!), Dane is attracted to his only suspect. And he’s intent on towing the line as he works to prove her innocence. He’s a top cop, one who carries his own dark secrets, and his character is believable.
A heroine who has survived a nightmare of terror yet remained strong, Katherine won’t be defeated by a killer named Valentine. She stays the course determined to end her ex-fiance’s reign of terror. Her character has been meticulously developed by the author. She’s very easy to admire and love.
Eden has given readers enough twists and turns in this fast-paced and intense storyline to keep readers guessing and on the edge of their chairs from beginning to ending. And the attraction between Katherine and Dane is balanced well and heartfelt. Good dialogue and interaction between them added a real plus to making their relationship feel real and unquestionable.
Cynthia Eden just keeps getting better and better. Along with this latest gem, her “Deadly” series is one of my favorites. As a Valentine treat for readers, “Die for Me” will satisfy both romance and suspense lovers and it comes highly recommended. This reader looks forward to many more thrillers from Cynthia Eden.
September 7, 2019
Audio "re-read" 9/7/19
I really didn't like the accents this narrator did or the voice she used for Dane but luckily I was able to get past that and still enjoy the story. It's been a long time since I read this book so some of the details I had forgotten and it was really intriguing to listen and try to piece together the mystery.
I really didn't like the accents this narrator did or the voice she used for Dane but luckily I was able to get past that and still enjoy the story. It's been a long time since I read this book so some of the details I had forgotten and it was really intriguing to listen and try to piece together the mystery.
May 3, 2015
The Valentine Killer
This book was perfectly creepy & wicked ... just in time for Valentine's day. LOL!
I don't read a lot of murder/mystery ... I normally find them either too predictable and boring, or too procedural and boring ... Well, this book is NOT boring ... So far from it!
Cynthia Eden impressed me with her ability to not only keep me interested throughout the entire story, but to actually fool me a couple of times to. I found myself guessing & then double guessing & then changing my mind & then guessing again ... Conclusions were never completely formulated or trusted, not until I turned the very last page. Bravo!
There were some very well written sexy times thrown in as well ... Obviously, not the focus of the story but they sure did add intensity to the situation. And I really enjoyed how the love story was able to build in the midst of a suspense filled mystery.
I will most definitely be reading more from this author in the future!
Thank you to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review via Netgalley
This book was perfectly creepy & wicked ... just in time for Valentine's day. LOL!
I don't read a lot of murder/mystery ... I normally find them either too predictable and boring, or too procedural and boring ... Well, this book is NOT boring ... So far from it!
Cynthia Eden impressed me with her ability to not only keep me interested throughout the entire story, but to actually fool me a couple of times to. I found myself guessing & then double guessing & then changing my mind & then guessing again ... Conclusions were never completely formulated or trusted, not until I turned the very last page. Bravo!
There were some very well written sexy times thrown in as well ... Obviously, not the focus of the story but they sure did add intensity to the situation. And I really enjoyed how the love story was able to build in the midst of a suspense filled mystery.
I will most definitely be reading more from this author in the future!
Thank you to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review via Netgalley
February 16, 2022
3 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was alright. I liked the suspense and mystery behind the serial killer, but the romance was lacking. It was sex scenes thrown in place of any romantic development. I get that there was a lot going on, but I didn’t feel all that connected to either of the characters individually or as a couple. It was good to try the sub genre out again, but I wish there was that good balance that I need as a reader to really enjoy it.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Katherine and Dane’s story. Katherine’s world was turned upside down when she discovered her fiancé was a serial killer and gets put into protective custody with a new identity. Years later when another woman is killed in her town with her ex’s signature, she feels she has to step forward and try to help. Dane is the detective on the case and while he is suspicious at first he ends up developing a strong protective instinct for Katherine. Lines are crossed, there are some suspenseful scenes, some past secrets revealed, and some sexy times…and they get a HEA ending.
Point Of View (POV): This alternated between mainly focusing on Katherine and Dane in 3rd person narrative with some parts focusing on the killer.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I never skimmed and I thought it flowed well.
Instalove:No, but instalust and instant connection.
H (Hero) rating: 3 stars. Dane. He was alright. He was protective, but otherwise I don’t feel like we really got to know him.
h (heroine) rating: 3.5 stars. Katherine. She was alright too. I felt bad for all she went through and I appreciated her strength — but I also don’t feel like we got all that deep into her character either.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Yes, but mild
Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: No
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This ends in a good place for the couple and what I would call a HEA , but I think it would’ve benefited from some more closure about their new lives.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most safety gang readers
Overall Opinion: This was alright. I liked the suspense and mystery behind the serial killer, but the romance was lacking. It was sex scenes thrown in place of any romantic development. I get that there was a lot going on, but I didn’t feel all that connected to either of the characters individually or as a couple. It was good to try the sub genre out again, but I wish there was that good balance that I need as a reader to really enjoy it.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Katherine and Dane’s story. Katherine’s world was turned upside down when she discovered her fiancé was a serial killer and gets put into protective custody with a new identity. Years later when another woman is killed in her town with her ex’s signature, she feels she has to step forward and try to help. Dane is the detective on the case and while he is suspicious at first he ends up developing a strong protective instinct for Katherine. Lines are crossed, there are some suspenseful scenes, some past secrets revealed, and some sexy times…and they get a HEA ending.
Point Of View (POV): This alternated between mainly focusing on Katherine and Dane in 3rd person narrative with some parts focusing on the killer.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I never skimmed and I thought it flowed well.
Instalove:No, but instalust and instant connection.
H (Hero) rating: 3 stars. Dane. He was alright. He was protective, but otherwise I don’t feel like we really got to know him.
h (heroine) rating: 3.5 stars. Katherine. She was alright too. I felt bad for all she went through and I appreciated her strength — but I also don’t feel like we got all that deep into her character either.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Yes, but mild
Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: No
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This ends in a good place for the couple and what I would call a HEA , but I think it would’ve benefited from some more closure about their new lives.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most safety gang readers
October 3, 2014
6 STARS! ROMANTIC SUSPENSE AT IT'S VERY FINEST!!
I am in total fan girl mode here over Cynthia Eden!
Now THIS my friends.. is EXACTLY what Romantic Suspense should be... this is my first Cynthia Eden book ( kicks self) and it definitely won't be my last. Before I even finished this one I was on Amazon downloading a couple of others. It was THAT GOOD.
Katherine....A woman trying to start a new life..running from a nightmare..turns out her fiancé is a sadistic serial killer...
Dane....A sexy determined Police Detective that will do anything to protect her. He'll also do anything to catch Valentine. He may even have to use Katherine as bate to do it..
A seriously creepy serial killer that is completely obsessed with Katherine. He loves her and will do anything to keep her.
And one of the very best surprise's of any Rom Suspense I've ever read. It's not often that a book can really keep you guessing.... Usually, it's fairly obvious from the start of most books who you can trust and who you really can't. Not here.. not here at all. I LOVE THAT! Kept me guessing and kept me hooked.
Cynthia Eden as written a story that is a MUST READ for any lover of Romantic Suspense.. an ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!
I am in total fan girl mode here over Cynthia Eden!
Now THIS my friends.. is EXACTLY what Romantic Suspense should be... this is my first Cynthia Eden book ( kicks self) and it definitely won't be my last. Before I even finished this one I was on Amazon downloading a couple of others. It was THAT GOOD.
Katherine....A woman trying to start a new life..running from a nightmare..turns out her fiancé is a sadistic serial killer...
Dane....A sexy determined Police Detective that will do anything to protect her. He'll also do anything to catch Valentine. He may even have to use Katherine as bate to do it..
A seriously creepy serial killer that is completely obsessed with Katherine. He loves her and will do anything to keep her.
And one of the very best surprise's of any Rom Suspense I've ever read. It's not often that a book can really keep you guessing.... Usually, it's fairly obvious from the start of most books who you can trust and who you really can't. Not here.. not here at all. I LOVE THAT! Kept me guessing and kept me hooked.
Cynthia Eden as written a story that is a MUST READ for any lover of Romantic Suspense.. an ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!
December 17, 2022
A must read for all romantic suspense lovers!
Three years ago, Katherine Cole, came home early, only to find her fiancé, the man she believed to be so perfect, killing a woman in their basement. Her fiancé, dubbed the Valentine Killer, escaped and Katherine had to move and change her name. Now a woman was found dead in her city, in exactly the same manner as the Valentine Killer’s previous victims. Katherine won’t let him escape again. She approaches the lead detective, Dane Black, offering her help.
I loved this book! The suspense was intense and captivating, and I couldn’t put the book down. I loved how instantly attracted Dane was to Katherine, and how Dane was the first man Katherine felt safe around in the last three years. Their chemistry was off the charts, and Dane was one very sexy detective.
“I don’t ever want to lose you,” he rasped as his heart thundered in his chest. He wouldn’t. Couldn’t.
Obession?
Love?
Sometimes, it was hard to tell where one ended and the other began.
I loved how Dane was perfect for Katherine because of all his flaws, and how Katherine never saw him as damaged because of his past. She knew just how strong, and brave he was because of his past. Katherine was a wonderful heroine, and had a spine of steel. Not her awful childhood, or the fact that her fiancé turned out to be a serial killer, changed her inner goodness.
This is the first book ever that I liked the serial killer. Yes, I know how shocking that sounds, but Michael O’Roarke knew how very bad a man he was, and he wanted so much to be better, to have a normal life with a wife, but he couldn’t change who he was. His only redeeming quality was his love for Katherine. Both of them had the same awful childhoods, but while his turned him into a monster, Katherine kept being a good person, the only person who had ever loved him.
Do you love me, Kat? The voice from her past whispered through her mind.
She could hear the echo of her own laughter. Of course I do. I’m marrying you, right?
She’d been so confident. So certain.
You love all of me, right?
He’d been teasing her, or so she’d thought.
The good and the bad? You’ll stay with me, for better or worse?
She’d kissed him. That’s what I get to promise in the vows.
Michael O’Roarke broke my heart, and I felt so very sorry for him and the choices he made.
Cynthia Eden is a master storyteller. Writing a fantastic romantic suspense that was chilling and romantic, and writing a serial killer than one could feel sad for.
July 12, 2015
This book was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed almost every single moment of it. It seems I finally found a contemporary romantic suspense that I really like.
First of all, I must admit that I don't know much about what is or what is not considered great in this genre. I expect both romance and suspense to be good. It doesn't matter if one is more pronounced than the other. In Die For Me both the story and the characters offer a lot.
Unlike the last Cynthia Eden's book I've read, neither Dane nor Katherine act as animal in heat. There is a feeling at first sight, but considering that the whole story is crammed into a couple of days, then Ill forgive that. So, I didn't find the romance in this book tedious and I didn't want to skip the scenes with the two of them together. To be honest, I didn't find it extraordinary either, but other things made this story great.
What won me over is the suspense and Valentine himself. After three years spent under witness protection and following the new murders committed the same way her ex fiance used to kill his victims, Katherine Cole decides that she is sick of being afraid. Despite everything, this quiet woman makes a choice to start living again.
This book is not perfect. It has its issues, but it worked for me.
First of all, I must admit that I don't know much about what is or what is not considered great in this genre. I expect both romance and suspense to be good. It doesn't matter if one is more pronounced than the other. In Die For Me both the story and the characters offer a lot.
Unlike the last Cynthia Eden's book I've read, neither Dane nor Katherine act as animal in heat. There is a feeling at first sight, but considering that the whole story is crammed into a couple of days, then Ill forgive that. So, I didn't find the romance in this book tedious and I didn't want to skip the scenes with the two of them together. To be honest, I didn't find it extraordinary either, but other things made this story great.
What won me over is the suspense and Valentine himself. After three years spent under witness protection and following the new murders committed the same way her ex fiance used to kill his victims, Katherine Cole decides that she is sick of being afraid. Despite everything, this quiet woman makes a choice to start living again.
This book is not perfect. It has its issues, but it worked for me.
February 15, 2013
Wow, if I was the heroine I would have cracked totally, but man she had strength, a crappy childhood didn't deprive her of kindness and then finding out that her fiancee was a serial killer still didn't break her, even though it made her go into her shell, scared to be touched, scared to trust anyone but when the same MO is used in a murder, she cannot not say anything, she has enough guilt to deal with it.
For the hero, the homicide detective on the case, the heroine is bait at first, he doesn't know her, he just wants to catch the psycho Valentine whose only obsession is the heroine. I loved the whole book, there was great balance between the suspense and the romance.
For the hero, the homicide detective on the case, the heroine is bait at first, he doesn't know her, he just wants to catch the psycho Valentine whose only obsession is the heroine. I loved the whole book, there was great balance between the suspense and the romance.
March 16, 2014
It's been three years since the Boston Valentine Killer was last heard from, now suspected to be dead....until similar murders happen in New Orleans. Valentine's fiancée, Katherine Cole, just happens to be living there under a new identity. When she walks into the police department to offer assistance, Detective Dane Black isn't sure if this is a gift or the killer.
The story moves pretty quickly and has some strange twists throughout. I have to admit, though, that I'd figured most of them out. It still didn't change my level of enjoyment. It's an interesting story along with a steamy romance. Trying to keep up with a cagey and intelligent serial killer made it all worthwhile.
The story moves pretty quickly and has some strange twists throughout. I have to admit, though, that I'd figured most of them out. It still didn't change my level of enjoyment. It's an interesting story along with a steamy romance. Trying to keep up with a cagey and intelligent serial killer made it all worthwhile.
November 5, 2025
Benim için ÖL aka ben bu filmi daha önce izlemiştim 😌
Kat’ in hayatı 3 sene önce biricik nişanlısının seri katil olduğunu tesadüfen öğrenmesiyle yıkılmış.. Tanık koruma ile başka bir yerde başka bir hayata tutunmaya çalışarak günlerini geçiriyor... Ex nişanlı firar.. haber alınamıyor, ta ki aynı tarz bi katil tekrar öldürmeye başlayana kadar 😖
Bildiklerini paylaşmak için karakola gider, dedektifimiz Dane ile görüşür ve olaylar gelişir ❤️🔥
Kitap 2013’ de yazıldığı için bazı yerleri çok tınlamadım, kendi içinde derli toplu güzel bir thriller romance. Sürprizi tahmin etmek çok zor olmasa da ben inandım 😄
Seriye devam ederim bu ara fantastikten böööööö olduğumdan dolayı bana iyi geldi. Kat kurban olmak bir kere ok ama 2. ye hell no diyen güçlü bir karakter, Dane ise klasik donanma çıkışlı polis erkeğimiz 😉
Kat’ in hayatı 3 sene önce biricik nişanlısının seri katil olduğunu tesadüfen öğrenmesiyle yıkılmış.. Tanık koruma ile başka bir yerde başka bir hayata tutunmaya çalışarak günlerini geçiriyor... Ex nişanlı firar.. haber alınamıyor, ta ki aynı tarz bi katil tekrar öldürmeye başlayana kadar 😖
Bildiklerini paylaşmak için karakola gider, dedektifimiz Dane ile görüşür ve olaylar gelişir ❤️🔥
Kitap 2013’ de yazıldığı için bazı yerleri çok tınlamadım, kendi içinde derli toplu güzel bir thriller romance. Sürprizi tahmin etmek çok zor olmasa da ben inandım 😄
Seriye devam ederim bu ara fantastikten böööööö olduğumdan dolayı bana iyi geldi. Kat kurban olmak bir kere ok ama 2. ye hell no diyen güçlü bir karakter, Dane ise klasik donanma çıkışlı polis erkeğimiz 😉
April 28, 2013
I'm a fan of Ms Eden's pnr series. Even if I'm not a fan of contemporary I like her work enough to give it a try. (And it was on offer to boot!)
I'm really sorry I didn't like Die for me. I read it, but honestly it was a chore. The book is romantic suspense or it should be. The problem is that I found it very weak in both. There was no mystery (the twists were telegraphed) and there was no real romance.
What I found worse was that the book reached a new height in lack of reality. I simply couldn't believe what I was reading.
The lack of professionalism in the plot was over the top: from the wacky obsessed profiler, to the crazy obsessed psychiatrist and her lecherous psychiatrist pal, to the cops. There's not one character who is salvageable as a professional figure. It is really unbelievable.
The heroine is a fucking saint that you hate on site (that kind of character that is soo good that even a killer is charmed, here literally). Give her a pair of wings and a halo, please. And of course every man wants to shag her or protect her.
She is so brilliant she doesn't recognize the killer even when faced with him. (He was her live-in fiancé who is also a genius and fools every one every time every thing he does.)
The romance. If you can believe a cop can have sex with a suspect within a few hours they've met...and plan to marry her and change his life in four day... If you believe that a woman who doesn't trust anyone, a woman with her past, starts trusting a guy who cuffed her the first time he met her (with total disregard to her and the law) ... than this is your kind of love story. :)
To balance my dislike, please read BamaGal's review, she loved it:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I'm really sorry I didn't like Die for me. I read it, but honestly it was a chore. The book is romantic suspense or it should be. The problem is that I found it very weak in both. There was no mystery (the twists were telegraphed) and there was no real romance.
What I found worse was that the book reached a new height in lack of reality. I simply couldn't believe what I was reading.
The lack of professionalism in the plot was over the top: from the wacky obsessed profiler, to the crazy obsessed psychiatrist and her lecherous psychiatrist pal, to the cops. There's not one character who is salvageable as a professional figure. It is really unbelievable.
The heroine is a fucking saint that you hate on site (that kind of character that is soo good that even a killer is charmed, here literally). Give her a pair of wings and a halo, please. And of course every man wants to shag her or protect her.
She is so brilliant she doesn't recognize the killer even when faced with him. (He was her live-in fiancé who is also a genius and fools every one every time every thing he does.)
The romance. If you can believe a cop can have sex with a suspect within a few hours they've met...and plan to marry her and change his life in four day... If you believe that a woman who doesn't trust anyone, a woman with her past, starts trusting a guy who cuffed her the first time he met her (with total disregard to her and the law) ... than this is your kind of love story. :)
To balance my dislike, please read BamaGal's review, she loved it:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
April 23, 2018
This is a DNF. I've rolled my eyes way too much with only 10% into the book. The cop cuffing her was ridiculous. Stroking her skin within an hour of meeting? In fact her going to the cops versus letting law enforcement (FBI/Marshals) make contact was kind of stupid on her part. The Marshall was unable to call her by her requested name repeatedly within minutes, felt like a stupid characterization. And these are the characters I'm supposed to be vested in?
There was no depth to scene development and it almost felt like a draft.
This was an earlier book by this author and hoping that's why the writing was too contrived, too OTT and too ridiculous. It was everything that started turning me off this genre.
There was no depth to scene development and it almost felt like a draft.
This was an earlier book by this author and hoping that's why the writing was too contrived, too OTT and too ridiculous. It was everything that started turning me off this genre.
February 17, 2013
My Rating: ❤❤❤❤❤
She thought her fiancé was the perfect man—until he turned out to be the perfect killer…
Katherine Cole is running for her life, desperate to escape the Valentine Killer—so-called because he stabs his victims through the heart and leaves them holding a telltale single red rose. Still he tracks her to New Orleans and begins carving a bloody path to her door. But this time, Katherine refuses to run any farther. This time, she’ll do anything to stop the madman she once loved, even trust the sexy cop promising to keep her safe…
Detective Dane Black never lets his emotions interfere with his job, even as the Valentine Killer surfaces in New Orleans to stalk his prey. But when Dane agrees to protect the killer’s ex-fiancée, Katherine Cole, he can’t ignore the passion kindling between them. After a single unforgettable night binds them body and soul, Dane knows he won’t rest until Katherine is safe in his arms—and the Valentine Killer is dead.
Dark and intensely sexy, this romantic suspense novel from USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Eden is sure to leave readers breathless.
Page Count: 358 pages
Initial Reaction:
Excellent story. I'm totally blown away!
My Thoughts:
This book was provided by Montlake, courtesy of NetGalley, for an honest review.
Die for Me is the story about Katherine Cole, a woman on the run from her grizzly past. The story opens with the heinous murder of a local reporter who was cut multiple times, had her heart removed, and had a rose placed in her hand. The homicide detective on scene, Dane Black, recognizes this signature from a similar crime committed in Boston a few years earlier. Those crimes were dubbed the Valentine killings because of the seemingly sentimental aspect of the crime. Katherine Cole, née Katelynn Crenshaw, has intimate knowledge of both the crime and the killer. When she hears about the murder of the reporter she immediately goes to the police station to speak with the detective in charge of the case, Dane. Sparks fly between Dane and Katherine which they both immediately call a halt to. However, the passion between them ignites when they are thrown in the path of killer determined to make Katherine his next kill.
This was an excellent story because of its perfect balance of thrill, suspense, and romance. The characters were very well thought out and complex -- even the "bad guys". I immensely enjoyed the interaction between Katherine and Dane. Ms. Eden conveyed very real emotions and reactions between them which helped to make the story even more engaging with the thrilling plot. And speaking of the plot -- it was simply stunning with its high octane intricate twists and turns. The reader was drawn to a seeming conclusion only to run into a red herring that led to another clue and another outcome. Die for Me was a definite nail biter because of all of the unexpected plot details.
As I was reading Die for Me, it felt reminiscent of the early In Death books by Nora Roberts. Die for Me contains the same level of depth, interest, and bite. I highly recommend this story to anyone looking to read a well done romantic thriller. Wonderful job, Ms. Eden!
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Reading Time: 5.5 Hours
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EXCELLENT: The characteristics of a 5 star story include: an awesome story; and, I love everything about the story — characters, plot, and story elements. I would definitely read it again and I would highly recommend to a friend and rave about it often.Book Description:
She thought her fiancé was the perfect man—until he turned out to be the perfect killer…
Katherine Cole is running for her life, desperate to escape the Valentine Killer—so-called because he stabs his victims through the heart and leaves them holding a telltale single red rose. Still he tracks her to New Orleans and begins carving a bloody path to her door. But this time, Katherine refuses to run any farther. This time, she’ll do anything to stop the madman she once loved, even trust the sexy cop promising to keep her safe…
Detective Dane Black never lets his emotions interfere with his job, even as the Valentine Killer surfaces in New Orleans to stalk his prey. But when Dane agrees to protect the killer’s ex-fiancée, Katherine Cole, he can’t ignore the passion kindling between them. After a single unforgettable night binds them body and soul, Dane knows he won’t rest until Katherine is safe in his arms—and the Valentine Killer is dead.
Dark and intensely sexy, this romantic suspense novel from USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Eden is sure to leave readers breathless.
Page Count: 358 pages
Initial Reaction:
Excellent story. I'm totally blown away!
My Thoughts:
This book was provided by Montlake, courtesy of NetGalley, for an honest review.
Die for Me is the story about Katherine Cole, a woman on the run from her grizzly past. The story opens with the heinous murder of a local reporter who was cut multiple times, had her heart removed, and had a rose placed in her hand. The homicide detective on scene, Dane Black, recognizes this signature from a similar crime committed in Boston a few years earlier. Those crimes were dubbed the Valentine killings because of the seemingly sentimental aspect of the crime. Katherine Cole, née Katelynn Crenshaw, has intimate knowledge of both the crime and the killer. When she hears about the murder of the reporter she immediately goes to the police station to speak with the detective in charge of the case, Dane. Sparks fly between Dane and Katherine which they both immediately call a halt to. However, the passion between them ignites when they are thrown in the path of killer determined to make Katherine his next kill.
This was an excellent story because of its perfect balance of thrill, suspense, and romance. The characters were very well thought out and complex -- even the "bad guys". I immensely enjoyed the interaction between Katherine and Dane. Ms. Eden conveyed very real emotions and reactions between them which helped to make the story even more engaging with the thrilling plot. And speaking of the plot -- it was simply stunning with its high octane intricate twists and turns. The reader was drawn to a seeming conclusion only to run into a red herring that led to another clue and another outcome. Die for Me was a definite nail biter because of all of the unexpected plot details.
As I was reading Die for Me, it felt reminiscent of the early In Death books by Nora Roberts. Die for Me contains the same level of depth, interest, and bite. I highly recommend this story to anyone looking to read a well done romantic thriller. Wonderful job, Ms. Eden!
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Reading Time: 5.5 Hours
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October 4, 2014
Holy hell what a ride "Die For Me" was it has everything you need for a great romantic suspense.
1. A sexy tough Detective Dane Black.
2. A victim turned survivor Katherine Cole.
3. A psychotic scary killer Valentine.
I was gripped from start to finish and all the questions I had while reading. Where was Valentine? Who was Valentine? Is Valentine watching? Who will survive? The heat between Katherine and Dane was scorching their romance broke the suspense gave me time to calm down with all the twists and surprises.
This was my 7th Cynthia Eden book and I am never disappointed I know I am in for one hell of a ride.
1. A sexy tough Detective Dane Black.
2. A victim turned survivor Katherine Cole.
3. A psychotic scary killer Valentine.
I was gripped from start to finish and all the questions I had while reading. Where was Valentine? Who was Valentine? Is Valentine watching? Who will survive? The heat between Katherine and Dane was scorching their romance broke the suspense gave me time to calm down with all the twists and surprises.
This was my 7th Cynthia Eden book and I am never disappointed I know I am in for one hell of a ride.
February 15, 2013
It's too late to write much but I will say that if you're a fan of dark romantic suspense you'll enjoy this one. Its not as dark as Karen Rose's RS but it still gave me the creeps. The romance happens quickly and I'd say it'snequal parts suspense and romance/steam. I enjoyed it and stayed up way too late again!
July 22, 2016
DNF @ 70% I have loved several romance suspense books by this author, but this one didn't work for me. The romance was flat and uninteresting, the suspense tedious, and I really never cared who the bad guy was. I was forcing myself through this story, something I promised myself I wouldn't do anymore, so I am calling it a DNF.
To make matters worse, I tried listening to this on audio. The reader butchered many of the voices, including the hero Dane. So if you do want to read this one, I recommend skipping the audio version.
To make matters worse, I tried listening to this on audio. The reader butchered many of the voices, including the hero Dane. So if you do want to read this one, I recommend skipping the audio version.
April 30, 2022
2.5 ✨
This had so much potential!!! The story was there. The twist was there. But the writing was not. The author couldn’t write the male main character’s voice. It was so cringey.
This had so much potential!!! The story was there. The twist was there. But the writing was not. The author couldn’t write the male main character’s voice. It was so cringey.
February 17, 2018
A gripping account of survival and love
This story was well written and mesmerizing. I couldn’t stop reading until i finished the audiobook. Katherine Cole was as resilient a heroine as any I’ve read. What she had been through would break anyone but she kept putting on foot in front of the other and living.
I also liked Dane for his strength and protective nurture.
His book wasn’t as gory as I thought it would be and I’m thankful for that.
This story was well written and mesmerizing. I couldn’t stop reading until i finished the audiobook. Katherine Cole was as resilient a heroine as any I’ve read. What she had been through would break anyone but she kept putting on foot in front of the other and living.
I also liked Dane for his strength and protective nurture.
His book wasn’t as gory as I thought it would be and I’m thankful for that.
January 5, 2019
3.5 stars.
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September 20, 2023
This was a pretty good serial killer/murder-mystery if you can get over some of the illogical bits. Like the insta-connection/protection between Dane and Katherine, or a cop partnering up with a civilian and sharing case deets. Some of the twists were predictable but a couple weren’t.
Katherine is living in NOLA under a fake identity hiding from her serial killer ex-fiancé when similar murders start occurring close to home. Is it a copy-cat or is the Valentine Killer back? Dane is a sexy ex-military homicide detective that is working the case when Kat breaks cover to assist with the investigation.
Bottom Line- Pretty good. The plot was interesting, and Dane and Katherine were quite likable. They had chemistry, but the romance takes a backseat to the murder mystery plot. IMO, it reads more suspense with some sex sprinkled in rather than developing a romance. I enjoyed both characters, but I think romance-seekers will be disappointed. I REALLY wished we would’ve gotten more from them because they both had potential to be interesting but weren’t explored. It wasn’t super realistic from a criminal thriller standpoint, but I still enjoyed it. It's available on KU and the audiobook is on Scribd.
Katherine is living in NOLA under a fake identity hiding from her serial killer ex-fiancé when similar murders start occurring close to home. Is it a copy-cat or is the Valentine Killer back? Dane is a sexy ex-military homicide detective that is working the case when Kat breaks cover to assist with the investigation.
Bottom Line- Pretty good. The plot was interesting, and Dane and Katherine were quite likable. They had chemistry, but the romance takes a backseat to the murder mystery plot. IMO, it reads more suspense with some sex sprinkled in rather than developing a romance. I enjoyed both characters, but I think romance-seekers will be disappointed. I REALLY wished we would’ve gotten more from them because they both had potential to be interesting but weren’t explored. It wasn’t super realistic from a criminal thriller standpoint, but I still enjoyed it. It's available on KU and the audiobook is on Scribd.
October 4, 2022
Пред три години животот на Кетрин Кол се сруши само за еден миг. Нејзиното меурче од среќа беше уништено од боцките на розите. Нешто толку убаво како цвеќето, симболот на љубовта, ѝ го сруши тлото под нозете. Една навидум нормална вечер, кога Кетрин се враќа дома порано го затекна својот сопруг во подрумот. Но, не како што си замислувате, поправајќи нешто како нормален сопруг, туку како распарчува тело на една жена. Таа сфаќа дека сето тоа време живеела со убиец кој ѝ носел точно 11 рози секој пат кога ќе извршел убиство. Ги прободувал жртвите низ срцето и оставал една роза од букетот наменет за Кетрин во нивните безживотни раце.
Пред полицијата да има можност да го фати, тој исчезнал. Но сега, по три години тој се врати. Се врати по единствената жртва која успеала да му побегне.
Прогонувана од хоророт на кој била сведок и кошмарите кои не ѝ даваат сон, Кетрин најде засолниште во Њу Орлеанс. Таа мислеше дека тука е безбедна, сѐ додека не сфати дека тој всушност го следел секој нејзин чекор. Меѓутоа, она што тој не го очекува е да ја најде новата Кетрин која долго време се спремала за повторната средба со него. Новата, храбрата и борбена Кетрин која нема да му дозволи да се извлечи овој пат. Дали ќе биде приморана да се предаде за да ги заштити луѓето околу неа, или пак ќе навлезе во неговиот оштетен мозок и ќе го запре монструмот?
Одлична во секој поглед! Мистерија, трилер, акција, смртоносна трка и жешка романса помешани заедно ја креираат оваа книга која ќе го натера читателот да седи на работ на столчето и да погледнува зад себе со секоја прочитана страна. Морничава приказна која со секоја капка крв на жртвите ми влеваше адреналин во мојата. Обожавам крвави и морничави трилери чија содржина ќе ми предизвика морници, а Синтија маестрално си ја има завршено работата.
Градењето на ликовите и нивната позадина се многу добро вклопени во приказната, а нарацијата е како предизвикувачка и возбудлива трага која го тера детективот целосно да се препушти во нејзината мистериозност.
Случките отвораат многу прашања за човековата природа и морал. Но исто така пренесуваат и доста важна порака. Дали вие би умреле за некој? Сите мислат дека многу е лесно да умреш за некого, а всушност, најголемиот предизвик е да живееш за истата таа личност.
Пред полицијата да има можност да го фати, тој исчезнал. Но сега, по три години тој се врати. Се врати по единствената жртва која успеала да му побегне.
Прогонувана од хоророт на кој била сведок и кошмарите кои не ѝ даваат сон, Кетрин најде засолниште во Њу Орлеанс. Таа мислеше дека тука е безбедна, сѐ додека не сфати дека тој всушност го следел секој нејзин чекор. Меѓутоа, она што тој не го очекува е да ја најде новата Кетрин која долго време се спремала за повторната средба со него. Новата, храбрата и борбена Кетрин која нема да му дозволи да се извлечи овој пат. Дали ќе биде приморана да се предаде за да ги заштити луѓето околу неа, или пак ќе навлезе во неговиот оштетен мозок и ќе го запре монструмот?
Одлична во секој поглед! Мистерија, трилер, акција, смртоносна трка и жешка романса помешани заедно ја креираат оваа книга која ќе го натера читателот да седи на работ на столчето и да погледнува зад себе со секоја прочитана страна. Морничава приказна која со секоја капка крв на жртвите ми влеваше адреналин во мојата. Обожавам крвави и морничави трилери чија содржина ќе ми предизвика морници, а Синтија маестрално си ја има завршено работата.
Градењето на ликовите и нивната позадина се многу добро вклопени во приказната, а нарацијата е како предизвикувачка и возбудлива трага која го тера детективот целосно да се препушти во нејзината мистериозност.
Случките отвораат многу прашања за човековата природа и морал. Но исто така пренесуваат и доста важна порака. Дали вие би умреле за некој? Сите мислат дека многу е лесно да умреш за некого, а всушност, најголемиот предизвик е да живееш за истата таа личност.
May 18, 2022
This was a perfect book for me, little bit of thriller, mystery, bloody murders, anticipation, dose of awesome and steamy romance, all in one place. I enjoyed it and I couldn't leave it. I read it in one breath & I loved it. I recommend it to everyone.🔥
10/10 🔥
10/10 🔥
December 2, 2024
In this book you have: a strong female lead, a horny cop and one hell of a insane, psychotic, smart ass, possessive serial killer who is in love with his woman, who literally worships her
February 21, 2013
4.5 stars
In typical Cynthia Eden fashion, we have a serial killer and some romance. The serial killer tries to fuck with our heroine. She finds the love of her life at a convenient timing in her life. They fall in love over a short span of time (days?) and live HEA.
Should be cheesy right? NO
Even knowing exactly what I was going to get reading this novel, I enjoyed it. Now I must make myself clear, I hate horror movies but I can read thriller novels especially if I know it's going to end well. And that's what I get from Cynthia's novels. You can practically feel the terror, it's palpable and when an author makes you feel that you know it's not just a good book, it's a damn good one.
The plot is extremely good with twists and turns that keeps us guessing till then end even though we know who the killer is in the beginning of the novel.
Katherine and Dane have me convinced that people can truly fall in love within days...
Romantic suspense your favorite genre? Then this is definitely your cup of tea.
In typical Cynthia Eden fashion, we have a serial killer and some romance. The serial killer tries to fuck with our heroine. She finds the love of her life at a convenient timing in her life. They fall in love over a short span of time (days?) and live HEA.
Should be cheesy right? NO
Even knowing exactly what I was going to get reading this novel, I enjoyed it. Now I must make myself clear, I hate horror movies but I can read thriller novels especially if I know it's going to end well. And that's what I get from Cynthia's novels. You can practically feel the terror, it's palpable and when an author makes you feel that you know it's not just a good book, it's a damn good one.
The plot is extremely good with twists and turns that keeps us guessing till then end even though we know who the killer is in the beginning of the novel.
Katherine and Dane have me convinced that people can truly fall in love within days...
Romantic suspense your favorite genre? Then this is definitely your cup of tea.
February 18, 2013
3.5 stars. The villain was creepy and so very clever, so CE gets a high five for that part of the story. Valentine is always 10 steps ahead of the police, the marshal and the FBI who spend most of their time posturing and arguing with each other. The big reveal was totally unbelievable to me and I just couldn’t quite connect with Dane/Katherine, I wanted more depth to their part of the story so the bk loses point there. Not sure if the relationship between Dane’s partner Mac and the ME is something we’ll see again at some other point or if we’ve seen all there is to that. Seems like a good place to start another bk. Although an entertaining read I was a bit disappointed in this one, I was hoping for something stronger.
March 17, 2013
Katherine Cole was once engaged to a serial killer. Now she is hiding from him in New Orleans. But it seems that he has found her and women are dying because of it. Detective Dane Black is suspicious of the woman who comes to the police station wanting to help at first. But he wants the Valentine Killer found and fast. If using her helps catch him then...
As far as the suspense portion of this romantic suspense novel goes it definitely deserves 5 stars for it's interesting twists and turns but the romance didn't quite make it. It was still good and satisfying but not convincing to me. I would most certainly recommend this to fans of Romantic Suspense.
As far as the suspense portion of this romantic suspense novel goes it definitely deserves 5 stars for it's interesting twists and turns but the romance didn't quite make it. It was still good and satisfying but not convincing to me. I would most certainly recommend this to fans of Romantic Suspense.
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