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Lethal in Love #6
After Dark
Taggart McKenna is an elite bodyguard. Skilled, serious, and a little bit mysterious, he's the kind of man who uses words like "surveillance" and "tactical evasion" at barbecues. When the woman he's secretly admired is embroiled in danger, he steps up in an unexpected way.
London a stunning model, bilingual bookworm, and plant enthusiast, is rebounding from a mother-arranged, disastrous love affair. What she craves is a laughter-filled romance, or perhaps, just the laughter, not a murder investigation with her name in the center.
Taggart steps in, offering an unusual a fake-relationship alibi. With London's mother scrutinizing their every move and their pretend romance starting to feel alarmingly real, the stakes rise dramatically. Can they pull off their charade, find the truth and keep their burgeoning feelings in check? All under the watchful eye of a meddling mother?
Find out in this fast-paced, heartwarming romantic comedy from bestselling author Susan Amanda Kelly.
London a stunning model, bilingual bookworm, and plant enthusiast, is rebounding from a mother-arranged, disastrous love affair. What she craves is a laughter-filled romance, or perhaps, just the laughter, not a murder investigation with her name in the center.
Taggart steps in, offering an unusual a fake-relationship alibi. With London's mother scrutinizing their every move and their pretend romance starting to feel alarmingly real, the stakes rise dramatically. Can they pull off their charade, find the truth and keep their burgeoning feelings in check? All under the watchful eye of a meddling mother?
Find out in this fast-paced, heartwarming romantic comedy from bestselling author Susan Amanda Kelly.
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2023
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Susan Amanda Kelly
8 books94 followersSusan Amanda Kelly is the Amazon bestselling author of the romantic thriller series Lethal in Love. She's a sucker for an alpha hero with a heart. And the kind of heroine who tells him to go to hell but only after she's done kissing him... And dogs. And cats.
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
May 27, 2024
I absolutely loved this series of books. The author is a genius! The first few books of the series were funny, snarky and laugh out loud as well as being a bit dark. The last two were just darn fantastic with great characters from previous books and absolutely swoony alpha heroes trying to protect the people around them and the women they love. If there were more books in this series, I'd be reading them right now 😀
September 6, 2023
WOW!! Best series ever!
Loved each and every one of these Lethal in Love books. I’m really hoping that this isn’t the end.
I’ve searched on Amazon to see if there are other books by Susan Amanda Kelly and these are it. Had to believe she is not a seasoned author with a whole slew of books out there.
Loved each and every one of these Lethal in Love books. I’m really hoping that this isn’t the end.
I’ve searched on Amazon to see if there are other books by Susan Amanda Kelly and these are it. Had to believe she is not a seasoned author with a whole slew of books out there.
June 8, 2023
I love this series
Such a good storyline. Love these characters. Minnie and Mike got me hooked, but each successive book just makes the series even better. The romance, the suspense, the humor and the happily ever after make this the best.
Such a good storyline. Love these characters. Minnie and Mike got me hooked, but each successive book just makes the series even better. The romance, the suspense, the humor and the happily ever after make this the best.
August 16, 2024
Extremely entertaining
I normally do not leave reviews, but felt this book warranted one. I have not read this author before, so if this is a sample of her writings, she and I are going to become friends. The book had a great beginning, middle and end. Nothing was rushed on the last few pages to tie everything up. Spelling and grammar were spot on, plus everything was cohesive, and by that I mean as an example, if someone is 29 in the beginning they are the same age in the middle and end and not 32. As far as the story went, it was very interesting, and the characters were well written, and you could identify with them. What I am reviewing (rather than the play by play on the storyline) is the fact that this book kept and involved my attention, and I was not bothered by errors that can hinder your enjoyment in reading the story. This says a lot about the professionalism of the author and her team to make her writing smooth for her readers. I especially appreciate it, as I read about a book a day.
I normally do not leave reviews, but felt this book warranted one. I have not read this author before, so if this is a sample of her writings, she and I are going to become friends. The book had a great beginning, middle and end. Nothing was rushed on the last few pages to tie everything up. Spelling and grammar were spot on, plus everything was cohesive, and by that I mean as an example, if someone is 29 in the beginning they are the same age in the middle and end and not 32. As far as the story went, it was very interesting, and the characters were well written, and you could identify with them. What I am reviewing (rather than the play by play on the storyline) is the fact that this book kept and involved my attention, and I was not bothered by errors that can hinder your enjoyment in reading the story. This says a lot about the professionalism of the author and her team to make her writing smooth for her readers. I especially appreciate it, as I read about a book a day.
September 25, 2023
Very enjoyable, with some heat, some sweet, and a murder mystery treat.
This book is in the universe of the Lethal in Love series with appearances by several previous characters, but mainly Rocco and Eva. Taggart gets his story, and he is different than I thought. Tough guy all the way, with very few soft edges. His soft edge is London, and she has lots of soft heart to spare for both of them. I like the way SAK does NOT duplicate the personalities of her heroes and heroines. They are different people, different personalities, different life stories. Both characters managed to surprise me. A solid murder mystery runs the engine on this book, and as you read you delve deep into the motivation. Personally, I had the culprit narrowed down to a couple of people among many, many suspects, but the thrilling last chapters make this admirable action-suspense as well.
This book is in the universe of the Lethal in Love series with appearances by several previous characters, but mainly Rocco and Eva. Taggart gets his story, and he is different than I thought. Tough guy all the way, with very few soft edges. His soft edge is London, and she has lots of soft heart to spare for both of them. I like the way SAK does NOT duplicate the personalities of her heroes and heroines. They are different people, different personalities, different life stories. Both characters managed to surprise me. A solid murder mystery runs the engine on this book, and as you read you delve deep into the motivation. Personally, I had the culprit narrowed down to a couple of people among many, many suspects, but the thrilling last chapters make this admirable action-suspense as well.
June 15, 2023
This book was entertaining and hard to put down, but not quite up to the standard of the other books in the series. It was great to see recurring characters come back, and the author's characterisation is is well done enough that you see multi facets of each character depending on point of view. But this book was missing the magic of the others.
The villain was fairly obvious and I was able to pick it pretty early on. Also Taggart's behaviour was highly sketch and London often came off childlike.
Overall, solid read but not the pinnacle of the series. I'm going to go reread Bend the Rules because that WAS the pinnacle I think.
The villain was fairly obvious and I was able to pick it pretty early on. Also Taggart's behaviour was highly sketch and London often came off childlike.
Overall, solid read but not the pinnacle of the series. I'm going to go reread Bend the Rules because that WAS the pinnacle I think.
February 13, 2024
Another fun book
I love this series. All of the books are exciting, funny, romantic. This one is Taggart and London's story. London is a beautiful model. Taggart is the head bodyguard for Rocco and Eva's children. London's mother arranges for her to go out with a rich man hoping London will be able to get him to donate to her surgical wing at the hospital, and as a plus, hopefully the surgeon she wants London to marry will be jealous. Instead a murder happens and Taggart steps in offering a fake relationship alibi. Lots of red herrings but the true murderer is finally discovered. Read the entire series for the most enjoyment.
I love this series. All of the books are exciting, funny, romantic. This one is Taggart and London's story. London is a beautiful model. Taggart is the head bodyguard for Rocco and Eva's children. London's mother arranges for her to go out with a rich man hoping London will be able to get him to donate to her surgical wing at the hospital, and as a plus, hopefully the surgeon she wants London to marry will be jealous. Instead a murder happens and Taggart steps in offering a fake relationship alibi. Lots of red herrings but the true murderer is finally discovered. Read the entire series for the most enjoyment.
June 25, 2023
Oh, I loved this so much. Watching Taggert and London dance around one another was an absolute delight that kept me giggling like a maniac. I was fascinated to follow along as they tried to solve the murder that was suddenly hanging over their heads. The villain wasn’t a shock to me, but some of the hows and whys certainly were a revelation. My fingers are crossed and I’m fervently praying that the series doesn’t end here. I love these characters too much to let go of them yet.
August 21, 2024
so so
The relationship London was just too weird, London was a grown woman and he mother was running he love life as well as her life in general. Taggert was supposed to be this great, smart body guard but he missed so many clues it was ridiculous. And London’s mother helped to figure everything out. As I said, just ridiculous and also disappointing!!!
The relationship London was just too weird, London was a grown woman and he mother was running he love life as well as her life in general. Taggert was supposed to be this great, smart body guard but he missed so many clues it was ridiculous. And London’s mother helped to figure everything out. As I said, just ridiculous and also disappointing!!!
June 13, 2023
wow
Great read. A mystery that leaves you in the dark till the very end and a love story swoon worthy. It was wonderful and a great installment in the brilliant series. Highly recommended
Great read. A mystery that leaves you in the dark till the very end and a love story swoon worthy. It was wonderful and a great installment in the brilliant series. Highly recommended
May 29, 2024
Great Book
I think this was my favorite book in the series. I’m usually good at finding out who the villain is very early in a book but not this time. I hope we get more n this series.
I think this was my favorite book in the series. I’m usually good at finding out who the villain is very early in a book but not this time. I hope we get more n this series.
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August 25, 2024Great story
This book has danger, suspence, twist, keeping you turning the pages to read what happens next,until the last chapter, looking forward to reading more books from this author
This book has danger, suspence, twist, keeping you turning the pages to read what happens next,until the last chapter, looking forward to reading more books from this author
September 17, 2024
Except for the ending...
Great story and characters! My only issue was the resolution to the murder. Not a clear reason on why the person did it. Seemed kind of lame. Did I miss a something?
Great story and characters! My only issue was the resolution to the murder. Not a clear reason on why the person did it. Seemed kind of lame. Did I miss a something?
June 6, 2023
Enjoyable
This was a nice read. Little mystery, little sex, buff guys. First book in the series is still my favorite.
This was a nice read. Little mystery, little sex, buff guys. First book in the series is still my favorite.
June 8, 2023
Another must read - 5 stars
Susan Amanda Kelly is an automatic buy. I really enjoy her books. I hope she continues the Lethal in Love series. All of the books are 5 stars.
Susan Amanda Kelly is an automatic buy. I really enjoy her books. I hope she continues the Lethal in Love series. All of the books are 5 stars.
June 22, 2023
Did not disappoint
I love this series and how the characters interact across books. Always a sweet and satisfying read with this series!
I love this series and how the characters interact across books. Always a sweet and satisfying read with this series!
January 24, 2024
Made Me Laugh Out Loud
It has been a long, long time since a book or series of books made me do belly laughs! Well done Susan Amanda Kelly; we needed this!
It has been a long, long time since a book or series of books made me do belly laughs! Well done Susan Amanda Kelly; we needed this!
September 3, 2024
I enjoyed the story and the characters. It kept you guessing the whole time I could not put it down I couldn't wait to find out who did what.
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