Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Subgenre:
Romantic Suspense (with Psychological Thriller & Domestic Noir Vibes)
Tags:
Romantic Suspense
Psychological Thriller
Obsessive Stalker
Butler/Bodyguard Heroine (skilled & lethal)
Employer-Mentor Dynamic
Hidden Danger
Slow-Burn Romance
Twist-Filled Plot
Southern Gothic Undertones
Linda Howard
Romantic Suspense (with Psychological Thriller & Domestic Noir Vibes)
Tags:
Romantic Suspense
Psychological Thriller
Obsessive Stalker
Butler/Bodyguard Heroine (skilled & lethal)
Employer-Mentor Dynamic
Hidden Danger
Slow-Burn Romance
Twist-Filled Plot
Southern Gothic Undertones
Linda Howard
This was the Howard’s book with the slower romance - and it says a lot about her other books that the courtship here lasts less than a week. Insta-love is definitely her favourite trope. Very good thriller as well. Another great couple.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Probably my least favourite LH book so far. Kick ass heroine, but her skills were only showcased in the beginning. What good is her skill if she never got to use it to save herself?
And at a point in the story when the two main characters get more involved, Also I wanted grovelling. Instead, I got a loving sex scene. I'm all for that, but there was no grovelling involved whatsoever. :( I am not so forgiving to male characters that hurt the heroine. I demand a full apology, down-on-your-knees, roses, the works.
The scene at the end with the killer kind of bothered me. I guess I don't like reading about stuff like that. It wasn't rape, but it was emotionally draining, y'know? I felt helpless too, and that's never a good feeling.
Overall, it was just okay for me.
And at a point in the story when the two main characters get more involved,
Spoiler
I can't believe Cahill could still accuse her after all they' ve been through. I would understand that if it happened at the beginning or when they're just starting to get to know each other, but him still thinking she could murder after all that...The scene at the end with the killer kind of bothered me. I guess I don't like reading about stuff like that. It wasn't rape, but it was emotionally draining, y'know? I felt helpless too, and that's never a good feeling.
Overall, it was just okay for me.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No