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Max Starr #2
Evil to the Max
Another murder. Another vision. And the one man Max Starr knows she should resist.
Max Starr has seen another woman die.
The problem? Telling Detective Witt Long what she saw could put Max right back at the top of the suspect list. So instead of waiting for the police to catch Tiffany Lloyd’s killer, Max decides to find the truth herself.
Her search takes her inside the dead woman’s world, where secrets hide behind every smile and everyone seems to have something to lose. The deeper Max digs, the more dangerous her questions become—and someone is determined to make sure she never uncovers the answers.
But murder isn’t the only danger getting too close.
Witt wants Max. He’s made that very clear. And despite every reason she has to keep him at a distance, resisting the brooding, infuriating detective is becoming harder by the minute. Especially when her increasingly sensual visions suggest exactly where all that forbidden attraction could lead.
With her dead husband’s ghost still haunting her, a killer watching her every move, and Witt breaking through defenses she swore no man would ever breach, Max is caught between the past she can’t release and a future she’s terrified to want.
Because this time, solving a murder may cost Max more than her life.
It may cost her heart.
Dark, sensual, and packed with paranormal suspense, Evil to the Max is the second book in the Max Starr series, where the ghosts are restless, the killers are deadly, and the chemistry between Max and Witt is becoming impossible to resist.
Perfect for readers who
◆ Psychic visions and restless ghosts
◆ A haunted heroine with a dangerous gift
◆ A brooding detective who refuses to stay away
◆ Slow-burn, forbidden attraction
◆ Murder, secrets, and paranormal suspense
◆ A ghostly mystery that deepens across the series
◆ A slow-burn romance becoming impossible to resist
Max Starr has seen another woman die.
The problem? Telling Detective Witt Long what she saw could put Max right back at the top of the suspect list. So instead of waiting for the police to catch Tiffany Lloyd’s killer, Max decides to find the truth herself.
Her search takes her inside the dead woman’s world, where secrets hide behind every smile and everyone seems to have something to lose. The deeper Max digs, the more dangerous her questions become—and someone is determined to make sure she never uncovers the answers.
But murder isn’t the only danger getting too close.
Witt wants Max. He’s made that very clear. And despite every reason she has to keep him at a distance, resisting the brooding, infuriating detective is becoming harder by the minute. Especially when her increasingly sensual visions suggest exactly where all that forbidden attraction could lead.
With her dead husband’s ghost still haunting her, a killer watching her every move, and Witt breaking through defenses she swore no man would ever breach, Max is caught between the past she can’t release and a future she’s terrified to want.
Because this time, solving a murder may cost Max more than her life.
It may cost her heart.
Dark, sensual, and packed with paranormal suspense, Evil to the Max is the second book in the Max Starr series, where the ghosts are restless, the killers are deadly, and the chemistry between Max and Witt is becoming impossible to resist.
Perfect for readers who
◆ Psychic visions and restless ghosts
◆ A haunted heroine with a dangerous gift
◆ A brooding detective who refuses to stay away
◆ Slow-burn, forbidden attraction
◆ Murder, secrets, and paranormal suspense
◆ A ghostly mystery that deepens across the series
◆ A slow-burn romance becoming impossible to resist
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2010
About the author
Jasmine Haynes
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NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jasmine Haynes loves giving readers sexy, classy stories about real issues like growing older, facing divorce, starting over. Her books have passion, heart, humor, and happy endings, even if they aren't always traditional. She also writes gritty, paranormal mysteries in the Max Starr series. As Jennifer Skully, she writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedies laced with a heavy dose of mystery. Look for Jennifer’s new series written with Bella Andre, starting with Breathless in Love, The Maverick Billionaires Book 1. Having penned stories since the moment she learned to write, Jasmine now lives in the Redwoods of Northern California with her husband and their adorable nuisance of a cat who totally runs the household. Join her newsletter for updates on contests, new releases, and freebies by going to www.jasminehaynes.com.
NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jasmine Haynes loves giving readers sexy, classy stories about real issues like growing older, facing divorce, starting over. Her books have passion, heart, humor, and happy endings, even if they aren't always traditional. She also writes gritty, paranormal mysteries in the Max Starr series. As Jennifer Skully, she writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedies laced with a heavy dose of mystery. Look for Jennifer’s new series written with Bella Andre, starting with Breathless in Love, The Maverick Billionaires Book 1. Having penned stories since the moment she learned to write, Jasmine now lives in the Redwoods of Northern California with her husband and their adorable nuisance of a cat who totally runs the household. Join her newsletter for updates on contests, new releases, and freebies by going to www.jasminehaynes.com.
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June 30, 2013
I am having a hard time saying that I liked this - The murder that the psychic leading lady Max 'sees' and works to solve is tied up with the victim's sensuality (which is all about power) but because there are sex scenes linked with the victim's murder and others that lead to the murderers,the smex in here is 'squicky' and I found Evil to the Max uncomfortable at times even though the story held my interest in a train wreck fascination sort of way.
This time around we still continue to see more of why Max is so messed up - her sensuality is every bit as unhealthy as the victim's - and I am almost getting a feeling that what she learns about the victim's issues in each story ends up being sort of a therapy for Max as she begins to face how screwed up her past has made her - denial has been her modus operandi. Even as I am torn about continuing the series, I am dying to know what Witt has in him that he thinks only someone who is messed up can accept.
This time around we still continue to see more of why Max is so messed up - her sensuality is every bit as unhealthy as the victim's - and I am almost getting a feeling that what she learns about the victim's issues in each story ends up being sort of a therapy for Max as she begins to face how screwed up her past has made her - denial has been her modus operandi. Even as I am torn about continuing the series, I am dying to know what Witt has in him that he thinks only someone who is messed up can accept.
March 11, 2018
Again another great book two in this series
I actually enjoyed the storyline, again great development within the characters. I really like Witt he has something very likeable. But Max is not sure why she is so moved by him.
Again fantastic plots with twist, I really like this series and style.
I actually enjoyed the storyline, again great development within the characters. I really like Witt he has something very likeable. But Max is not sure why she is so moved by him.
Again fantastic plots with twist, I really like this series and style.
July 28, 2021
Good quick read - liked that Haynes fleshed out more of the characters.
July 14, 2013
Loved this book. I especially enjoy the character progression between Max and Witt. Max is no stranger to sex and one night stands but she is reserved with Witt. Her fear and confusion of how he makes her feel makes the book so much better. Soapy books today have the main characters hopping into bed and declaring undying love within the first chapter or two. Getting into book two and wondering whether Witt will even get a first kiss just ups the excitement of what it will be like if it happens. This book also suggests that Witt may have some secrets he's afraid to share. And to think when I started book 1 that it might not be worth it to read more. How wrong I was. Downloading Desperate to the Max now. I have to know what happens next.
January 5, 2012
Really though? Ok ok ok I get it Max has some serious issues but for the love of god can the woman please start dealing with them so that her and the Detective can get things started.
Another thing a tad bit annoyed that everything is from Max perspective, I would love to get some insight on the detective and what he thinks of Max sheesh. I mean I know he wants her, but I would love to hear his reactions to some of the things she does from his perspective and not just her discribing it.
I really hope the next book picks up with their relationship, if she doesnt want him Ill take him lol
Another thing a tad bit annoyed that everything is from Max perspective, I would love to get some insight on the detective and what he thinks of Max sheesh. I mean I know he wants her, but I would love to hear his reactions to some of the things she does from his perspective and not just her discribing it.
I really hope the next book picks up with their relationship, if she doesnt want him Ill take him lol
January 13, 2011
LOVE this series! just enough 'other' to make it interesting, but the story-line moves along just fine with and without it.
imperfect heroine with a touch of psychic, her back story is heart breaking but she's got enough issues that sympathy isn't the strongest vibe as a reader.
looking forward to number 3.
imperfect heroine with a touch of psychic, her back story is heart breaking but she's got enough issues that sympathy isn't the strongest vibe as a reader.
looking forward to number 3.
July 5, 2012
I carried this book everywhere with me from the moment I started it until I finished. Yes, that means I couldn't...or wouldn't put it down. Sexy. Engaging plot. Excellently dysfunctional lead character. And one heck of a mystery unfolds. It's even better than book 1.
October 29, 2012
I loved this series. The sex with the ghost husband was a bit hard to swallow (no pun intended) at first but becomes so much a part of the heroines flawed character. Loved Loved Loved it. More please!
September 10, 2015
Fantastic
Wow this series just keeps getting better with each book if you haven't meet Max, Cameron & Witt you need to read book one and then the rest I am so reading book 3 now I can't wait.
Wow this series just keeps getting better with each book if you haven't meet Max, Cameron & Witt you need to read book one and then the rest I am so reading book 3 now I can't wait.
January 9, 2011
I am emotionally wrung out ... what an incredible book! Can't wait for Desperate. Beautiful series, Jas!
July 3, 2013
Ready for the next one. A little repetitive, but ready for more Witt!
July 16, 2013
I'm really liking this series. Max is so messed up (understandable with her background) and not always very likeable, but she's also one of the more interesting book characters I've come across.
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November 8, 2012$2.99 on Nook
July 6, 2013
This just gets better and better. Loving this series. Had to get the next book.
October 4, 2014
Love it
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