J.D. Robb discussion

I'm listening to this one right now. This is the one where Peabody gets her a new vehicle and McNab tries to fix her computer. Great scene at the station where Eve also gets someone else to interact with the vending machine. If you like the machine problems Eve has, be sure not to miss this one.

Ooooh... is this the one with the psychic and the UBER-CREEPY bad guy? Great quote:

Eve: "My life used to be so simple."

Peabody: "Mmm."

Eve: "It did. Because it didn't have all of these people in it."

Peabody: "If you need to shove somebody out, you know, to simplify? Could you give Roarke the push? See, McNab and I have this understanding. If Roarke is clear, I get to take my shot at him. McNab gets one at you."

When Eve choked on the last swallow from the tube, Peabody gave her a helpful thump on the back.

Peabody: "Joking. Just sort of joking."

Eve: "You and McNab have a sick, sick relationship."

Peabody: "We do." Peabody beamed. "It makes us very happy."

Boy Eve sure liked her new vehicle in this book. Peabody was just sure she'd get a kiss out of it..lol.

I loved how McNab asked Eve to leave her office while he worked on her computer. That was HARD for her to do! He's right, she is hard on them, and uses them a lot! I couldn't help but crack up when she asked why they design something to start failing at some point in time and he pointed out that it's to get you to buy a new one. Sometimes she just doesn't see the obvious despite how observant/intelligent she is!

This is the book I've been waiting for...

(view spoiler)[Eve FINALLY tells Peabody she was abused! I am listening to that scene right now...so heartwrenching! I know Peabody had a hunch that she'd been abused but never realized it was as bad as it was...not that any abuse is minor, but Eve's was more brutal in so many ways. I think from here on out there will be a deeper connection between Eve & Peabody because of this revelation. (hide spoiler)]

That is a tough scene. Peabody's reaction was so her and ideal for Eve to receive.

This is also the book where Peabody comes clean with McNab:

(view spoiler)[ Peabody, while en route to a dinner party with all of their friends @ Monroe's apartment, admits to McNab that she didn't ever sleep with Monroe. Turns out that McNab didn't sleep with the twins either! Just so funny how they both assumed the other had, and yet neither of them had. It was definitely an "awwwwwww" moment for me! (hide spoiler)]

Karon wrote: "This is also the book where Peabody comes clean with McNab:

[spoilers removed]"

I loved that scene and, yes, it was funny and good for Peabody for keeping the mystery.

I just finished listening to this one tonight. OH MY. JD Robb never ceases to surprise me. WOW....didn't see that coming at all! I had all kinds of emotions when completing this one. Now it's on to Survivor....

This one is on my top 5 list. The moment when and after Peabody is attacked is gut wrenching. We get to see Eve's devotion to her in this story.

Hahahaha! I'm rereading (re-listening) to this one, and hahahah! This is the one where Mavis and Leonardo as Eve and Roarke to be back-up labor-and-delivery coaches! *snorts* HILARIOUS! (Chapter 9)

I didn't read that book

Christine! I wouldn't read any of these threads unless you've read the book. They're going to be full of spoilers!

Oh ok and thanks for telling me that

Just re-listened to Visions for the first time in a while, forgot how emotional the Peabody attack was.

Yes remember Eve 's horror of labor.. Laughing out loud. I love those four.

Yes, Roarke's too. Too funny

This one was great. Not as angsty as Divided in Death, but still. Those final chapters were heartbreaking!

I cried my eyes out before Eve did. It was riveting going through that attack through Peabody's eyes and then McNab's. it was chilling.

FYI, you can post here without using the spoiler feature. This is an open discussion about the book.

Cast List (view spoiler)[Eve Dallas: NYPSD lieutenant and homicide detective; married to Roarke
Roarke: Billionaire; married to Eve
Detective Delia Peabody: Eve's partner at NYPSD, Homicide Division
Detective Ian McNab: EDD detective; Peabody's boyfriend
Capt. Ryan Feeney: Head of EDD in the NYPSD; Eve's former partner and trainer
Dr. Charlotte Mira: NYPSD profiler and psychologist
Dr. Louise Dimatto: Doctor and friend of Eve
Commander Jack Whitney: NYPSD commander, Eve's boss
Celina (Indiga Tereza) Sanchez: Psychic; sensitive
Dr. Li Morris: Chief medical examiner
Detective Yancy: NYPSD artist
Charles Monroe: Licensed Companion (LC), Louise's co-hab and friend of Eve
Summerset: Roarke's majordomo
Nadine Furst: Channel 75 reporter; friend of Eve
Crack: Owner of Down and Dirty sex club; friend of Eve
Dickie Berenski: NYPSD lab technician
Ursa Harvo: NYPSD forensic specialist
Mavis Freestone: Music phenom, Eve's best friend and Leonardo's cohab.
Leonardo: Fashion designer and Mavis' cohab
Mike Jacobs & Essie Fort and Jibson: Assault witnesses
Annalisa Sommers: Writer for Stage Right Magazine; companion to Lucas Grande
Lilly Napier: Murder victim; sister is Carleen Steeple; ex husband is Rip
Breen Merriweather: Missing victim
Marjorie Kates: Missing victim
Moira O'Bannion: Roarke's family friend
Luther and Deann Vanderlea: Maplewood's employers
Elisa Maplewood: Murder victim; father is Abel Maplewood (hide spoiler)]

There are no spoilers in the list. It's only set up this way because of its length and for easy reference.

Probably one of my favorite quote..."No more room at the Dallas Inn?" Lmao

I was tearing up at what happened to Peabody toward the end. So gut wrenching that this happened to her and no one could do anything but wait at the hospital. I love that she got a shot off on the bastard! Go Peabody!

Lots of good scenes with Peabody this book: Eve telling her about her past, coming clean with McNab about Charles (I love the way she handled this!), and watching her deal with people when Eve can't. I also loved the scene Sara posted above where Peabody tells Eve about her agreement with McNab that they're allowed to cheat with Roarke and Eve if the opportunity arises. LOL!!

Another hilarious scene was when Mavis wanted Eve to be her back up for the birth, Roarke silently laughing at Eve's new predicament, then Mavis springing that she wants Roarke there too! God, I love Mavis! She's a good contrast for Eve.

Nice twist at the end. I didn't see that coming with the psychic. I love when there's a good twist that I don't see coming.

That scene tears me up every time. The first time I read it, I was completely unprepared for what happened to Peabody. The bathroom scene with Eve and those sunglasses is also my favorite.

Oh yes. Seeing Eve breakdown was another emotional hit. Mavis's crazy sunglasses were a nice little bit of humor in a tough, heavy scene.