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Loading... Naked in Death (1995)by J.D. Robb
 ABShepherd | May 15, 2013 |  Given that this is the first in a VERY VERY long line of "In Death" books, I didn't want to go too high with my ratings, but loved it! Nothing like a good serial killing escapade to pique my interest. Highly predictable characters, highly predictable outcome, but it still sucked me in enough to finish in less than a day. Roarke is fascinating - sort of reminded me of the mysterious Ranger from the Janet Evanovich novels, and I love him as well. Lt. Eve? Adore her - feisty beyond words and with a focus that I could only dream of having (most of the time). I will be beyond curious to see what is in store for this pairing through the multitudes of books that will follow. Thanks so much, Nora Roberts, for signing me up to avoid all signs of responsibility in the months ahead as I devour the other books in this series! (  ) salgalruns | Apr 5, 2013 | I've said it before but Nora Roberts owns my soul. Some of her stuff is weak (rushed, formulaic) but this series is consistently strong crime mystery that benefits from the formula. ( ) akmargie | Apr 4, 2013 | Read for Fun Challenges: Audiobook, Read for Fun Overall Rating: 4.00 Story Rating: 4.25 Character Rating: 3.75 Audio Rating: 4.50 (Not part of the overall Rating) First Thought When Finished: I really enjoyed the mystery part of this book! What I Loved: I really loved Eve's detective skills and problem solving ability. She is such a fantastic detective and her partner Fenney (don't know about the spelling) brings a lot to the table also. I really enjoyed watching them figuring out this case step by step. There were tons of moments where the action played out in my head. I know exactly who I would have playing Eve if it was a movie or TV Series! What I Liked: I liked that Eve had a back story that made her a better detective and made her a bit fragile. It was refreshing to see that she had faults, a quick to pull trigger with her anger, but was very solid! What made me go huh?: I am not buying Eve's and Roarke's relationship right now. It just seemed forced and all the sudden. Plus, it just didn't fit with how careful Eve seems to be. Though I am sure over the series it will work out. Audio Review: I thought Susan Ericksen did a FANTASTIC job. She was very good at bringing edginess to Eve and sexiness to Roarke! I really had fun listening to her read the book. Final Thought: I am glad that I was "pushed" into reading this series. Thank you my friends for telling me to read it! thehistorychic | Apr 3, 2013 | Holy crap, it was awesome!! Eve and Roarke? Roarke's super-sexy accent? The crazy-intense case she's working? The cool futuristic setting? Awesome!! The series is SUPER LONG though... not sure what to think about that other than that 50 years obviously hasn't helped the NYC crime rate... ;) Can't wait to read the next book!! This is the book where the third woman who was killed happened while Roarke was off-planet though, so that's a pretty good alibi. She calls to grill him, but is ACTUALLY totally stoked that his alibi couldn't be better! But Roarke gets quite upset that Eve would even question his innocence, and shows up in her office the next morning to tell her so. Feeney gives him a serious talking-to though... Telling him that she put herself on the line for him and that if she'd been wrong about him, it would have cost her her badge. He seems to "get" her better after that—sees what a strange and awkward position her job could put her in and how dedicated to justice she is... and it shows him exactly how strongly she feels about him, even if she's not willing to admit it yet! (  ) saraferrell | Apr 3, 2013 | no reviews | add a review Is contained inIs abridged in
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0425148297, Mass Market Paperback)In a world of danger and deception, she walks the line--between seductive passion and scandalous murder... Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, she's seen it all--and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she's going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire--and a suspect in Eve's murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and it's up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about--except the addictive hunger of needing his touch. (retrieved from Amazon Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:37:33 -0500) New York police lieutenant Eve Dallas gets involved with Roarke, a suspect in her lastest murder case. But passion and seduction have rules all their own.... |
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This it the first of the "In Death" series by J.D. Robb aka Nora Roberts. I have read some of the other books in this series out of order and felt it was time to go back and read the first. I'm glad I did.
This one contains the beginning of the relationship between Eve Dallas, tough and brilliant homicide detective and Roarke, former bad-guy turned good-guy, also brilliant, sexy and very wealthy.
The series is set in the not too distant future and I enjoy the author's imagining of how technology will have advanced. Nora/J.D. is a fabulous story teller and an expert at drawing out the mystery as well as heating up the romance. (