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I'm Watching You (Romantic Suspense #3)

by Karen Rose

4.20 · rating details · 1,048 ratings · 69 reviews

I KNOW THEIR CRIMES

Star prosecutor Kristen Mayhew has a dangerous secret admirer. He seems to knows her every thought, her every move. He sends her letters. And he kills the criminals she herself is powerless to stop.

I HUNT DOWN THE GUILTY

This avenger even knows Kristen’s deepest secret—the one that has kept her from surrendering her hea...more

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Published 2007 by Headline (first published October 1st 2004)

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Aug 11, 2008

Christa rated it

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This was another great book from Karen Rose. The third in the series, I'm Watching You, certainly didn't disappoint. I enjoyed it every bit as much as her first two books. I thought that the hero and heroine were very sympathetic characters, and there were numerous secondary characters that I would love to read more about. I found this plot to be a little different from that of most romantic suspense books. The main antagonist in the book actually believes that he is helping the heroine instea...moreThis was another great book from Karen Rose. The third in the series, I'm Watching You, certainly didn't disappoint. I enjoyed it every bit as much as her first two books. I thought that the hero and heroine were very sympathetic characters, and there were numerous secondary characters that I would love to read more about. I found this plot to be a little different from that of most romantic suspense books. The main antagonist in the book actually believes that he is helping the heroine instead of feeling like her adversary as in most novels of this type. For me, this unusual storyline was refreshing, as it was so unlike anything else I've read.

Minutes after the first time she meets homicide detective Abe Reagan, assistant state attorney, Kristen Mayhew, is stunned when she finds evidence of multiple murders in the trunk of her car. As Abe and his partner lead the investigatation into the contents of the trunk, they discover that the perpetrator of the murders has killed three men, all released after being tried in court by Kristen for unspeakable crimes. The vigilante killer wrote letters to Kristen that have an intimate tone and indicate that he has been following all of her actions very closely. Abe is worried about Kristen and makes certain that she arrives to a safe home for a couple of evenings. Abe and Kristen are immediately drawn to one another, but they both have tragedies in their past that make a relationship between them an unlikely possibility. Soon it becomes clear that Kristen is in real danger as the vigilante murders continue and relatives and cohorts of the vigilante's victims start to target Kristen. Abe is determined to protect her from harm, and their attraction and feelings for one another begin to intensify. Abe soon realizes how fortunate he is to experience these feelings again, but Kristen has much to overcome before they can have a future together. As events escalate, putting not only Kristen, but all of those close to her, in danger, Abe and his team must race to find out the identify of the vigilante and to stop the others who are intent on harm.

I love this series by Karen Rose! Her books are definitely some of the most engrossing and intense romantic suspense novels that I have read recently. The suspense in this book was great, and the romance was definely touching. I enjoyed reading about how the hero and heroine overcame their pasts in order to find happiness with one another. I am looking forward to beginning the next novel in the series.

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Jan 19, 2012

Hope Frost rated it

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HOLY COW are the first words I think of when I think of this book. This book had lots of twists and turns, tons of mystery and enough emotional baggage to sink a ship. I tried several times to decide who the killer was and each time another small piece of information was given and threw me off, again. When everything was revealed, I wasn't sure if I hated the killer for being a killer or felt sorry for him and was happy he rid the world of such filth. The chemistry between Kristen and Abe wa...more

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Jan 05, 2012

Kat rated it

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One thing that tends to irritate me is people that read a book and then complain about the content, it's either too romantic, or doesn't have enough. Karen Rose writes romantic suspense, the giveaway is in the description! Having read most of Karen's books, there are still a couple I haven't got around to reading and this was one of them.

It doesn't take long to get down to the nitty gritty of the crux of the story. We are introduced to Kristen Mayhew who has a chance meeting with Abe ...moreOne thing that tends to irritate me is people that read a book and then complain about the content, it's either too romantic, or doesn't have enough. Karen Rose writes romantic suspense, the giveaway is in the description! Having read most of Karen's books, there are still a couple I haven't got around to reading and this was one of them.

It doesn't take long to get down to the nitty gritty of the crux of the story. We are introduced to Kristen Mayhew who has a chance meeting with Abe Reagan in a car park and discovers a gruesome find in the boot of her car. It becomes apparent pretty early on that this killer is intent of proving himself and Kristen is right in the middle of it.

The characters are easy to get to grips with and Kristen, although pretty tightly sprung was quite vulnerable and likeable early on. Abe Reagan was another matter, but after another few chapters I began to understand his background and warmed to him too.

The story was quite gripping and we see the killers' perspective as he plots his next murder. However, having read most of her newer stuff, coming back to her second published book there was a marked difference. Karen Rose most definitely has some serious talent. However, I realised at the halfway point that my interest was leaning more towards the romantic side of the book; certainly not what I am used to when reading this sort of thing. I think that on reflection, in the early days the balance wasn't quite there and in more recent books the balance is just right.

Having said all of that the book was definitely a page turner and kept me reading until the very end. I liked the fact that were a few plot twists and to be perfectly honest I thought the romantic side was brilliant (just not everybody's cup of tea). The additional characters such as Mia (Abe's partner) and the Reagan family added some much needed interest to the story as we see the interactions with everybody change. I especially liked the progression of Mia and Abe as partners and thought she was a great supporting character.

This certainly wasn't Karen Rose's best work, but is definitely still a page turner and an enjoyable read.
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Oct 19, 2011

Vonda rated it

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Overall Rating: 5 // Action: 4.5 / Emotion: 5 / Romance: 5 / Sensuous: 4.25 / Suspense: 5 // Humor: 3 / Tears: 10

I'm Watching You, Karen Rose's third book, is another must read for readers of the Romantic Suspense genre. As with her previous books, Rose has seamlessly interwoven the threads of sexual tension, angst-filled romance, and spine-tingling suspense into one un-put-down-able book. I'm Watching You is a stand-alone read, as Rose introduces a brand new hero and heroine into ...moreOverall Rating: 5 // Action: 4.5 / Emotion: 5 / Romance: 5 / Sensuous: 4.25 / Suspense: 5 // Humor: 3 / Tears: 10

I'm Watching You, Karen Rose's third book, is another must read for readers of the Romantic Suspense genre. As with her previous books, Rose has seamlessly interwoven the threads of sexual tension, angst-filled romance, and spine-tingling suspense into one un-put-down-able book. I'm Watching You is a stand-alone read, as Rose introduces a brand new hero and heroine into her repertoire of characters, but the personalities of several supporting characters introduced in her previous books have been developmentally enhanced.

Love the way Rose reveals the personalities of her characters by their actions, their emotions and their thought processes. Her writing is so filled with great dialogue, incredible amounts of action and realistic views of how her characters think, that one is drawn deep into the lives of the characters and it is almost impossible to put the book down after becoming engrossed in the story.

I'm Watching You contains the necessary qualities that make it a must read. {1} A perfect, hunky, gorgeous, honorable angst-filled hero. {2} A spunky, beautiful, strong-willed, compassionate, adversity-overcoming heroine. {3} Fascinating supporting characters that add depth and interest to the story. {4} Plenty of action (including police procedural) to keep the plot moving at a fast pace. {5} So much intense suspense and so many unanswered questions that it was almost impossible to put this book down . . . want to know what was going to happen next. {6} Incredibly engaging and realistic dialogue between, not only the hero and heroine, but also between them and the supporting characters. {7} Emotionally entangling, well-developed romantic development between the hero and heroine. {8} Beautifully written, magical, heat-filled love scenes. {9} A spine-tingling, action-packed, tension-filled finale. {10} Villains and heros. {11} Tears. {12} Laugh out loud moments. {13} The requisite happily-ever after.

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Apr 03, 2011

Tracy rated it

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Shelves: romantic-suspense, non-series-stand-alone-novels

~* 4.5 Stars *~
This is How Romantic Suspense Should Be
Assistant state's attorney Kristen Mayhew is fiercely dedicated to bringing criminals to justice, driven by a past that still haunts her. She keeps herself closed off from everyone, keeps herself restrained and works herself to the bone, sacrificing everything for the job. Then one night, a flat tire and a run in with homicide detective Abe Reagan lead to a grim discovery in the trunk of her car and the realization that a murderous ...more~* 4.5 Stars *~
This is How Romantic Suspense Should Be
Assistant state's attorney Kristen Mayhew is fiercely dedicated to bringing criminals to justice, driven by a past that still haunts her. She keeps herself closed off from everyone, keeps herself restrained and works herself to the bone, sacrificing everything for the job. Then one night, a flat tire and a run in with homicide detective Abe Reagan lead to a grim discovery in the trunk of her car and the realization that a murderous vigilante is stalking the streets...and Kristen. He calls himself her humble servant, but as the body count rises and the crimes become more and more heinous, Reagan and his partner become more and more concerned that the killer is losing any semblance of control and whatever sick admiration he has for Kristen may become threatening. Abe is determined to protect the fascinating and composed Kristen. It's his job, after all...and she's becoming his passion.

It's been awhile since I've read a book by Karen Rose and now I'm annoyed that I let so much time pass, because she's excellent at the craft. With I'm Watching You she's written a complete and well-rounded police procedural and a satisfying romance that delivers entertainment with a slick, seductive style. The book is robust in plotting, pacing, and character development, and uses every page of its impressive length to draw the reader along a twisted path of victimization and heroism without bogging down in technical criminology, as some police procedurals can do. There was a layer of moral ambiguity threaded throughout the criminal aspects of the plot and I thought it was deftly handled. Vicious crimes being perpetrated on the arguably deserving limits righteousness as a motivator and draws into closer scrutiny the precarious balance between the right thing and the just thing.

Even with the tense, tight plotting of the arc of suspense in this book, it was the wide array of characters, all of them fully fleshed out and real, that were the driving force of this book for me. Kristen and Abe were easy to relate to and appealing, and I love that we were given time to really delve into their backstory and history. It made them very three dimensional. The secondary and ancillary characters were handled with similar aplomb, and are so real and so human that they practically step off the pages and sit down beside you. Instead of dipping into a well of cliched stereotypes to fill the character stable, Rose created people you can imagine meeting in everyday life, and that was a particular treat. It is through the characters - primary, secondary, and ancillary - with their fears, frustrations, and fragile hopes, that the story breathes and extends beyond the limits of plotting and story and becomes memorable.

There were really only a few minor issues that took a wee bit from my enjoyment of the book as a whole. I had an issue with Kristen concerning the habit she had of speaking her thoughts aloud without realizing it. Every time she did that I found it jarring and unrealistic. Who speaks without realizing they've spoken? Once or twice I could forgive, but after a while it just felt like a bad way to get character thoughts and feelings expressed. And without giving any spoilers, I had an issue with the motivation of the vigilante and his emotional commitment given the scope of the relationship he had with a victim. It seemed a little more insanely invested than I could understand. Those were really just minor issues, though, and didn't take away but a smidgen of my overall appreciation for the incredibly complex plotting, the decadent characterizations, and a complete reading experience that was thoroughly entertaining.

I certainly won't be waiting so long before my next exciting romantic suspense by Karen Rose.

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Dec 21, 2010

Cinia rated it

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I loooove this book so much. The story line is typical for Karen Rose. Woman with trouble past, who mostly always suffered abuse in some way ( mental, physically, sexually) meets guy with troubled past and they just all work in law enforcement or with the fire department etc.
Kristin is a Criminal Prosecutor and she has an admirer who gives the victims of the cases she didn't win another kind of justice. On the case is Abe Reagan, who I think is the perfect hero, strong capable man, who has ...more

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Jan 19, 2010

Jess rated it

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Shelves: 2010, romantic-suspense

lord love a fluffy round duck... This book was amazing. I picked it up in the morning around 8:00 and I didn't put it down until 3 hours later when it was finished. I just had to know what happened!

Although, I'm glad I didn't read it at night because it was disturbingly creepy. The main character of the story is ASA Kristen Mayhew. The book starts off with her losing a case against a drunk driver son of a mobster. As Mayhew is leaving the office after another long night, she's walking ...more

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Sep 12, 2011

Jonetta rated it

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Kristen Mayhew has a secret admirer of the worst kind...a serial killer who dispenses his form of justice to the criminals she was unsuccessful in prosecuting. She's an assistant State's Attorney in Chicago and those defendants in her losing efforts are being murdered.

Homicide Detective Abe Reagan, along with his new partner, is assigned to the case and he has an immediate attraction to Kristen, as does she for him. But, they both have serious issues from their pasts that stand in the ...more

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Aug 12, 2011

Cláudia rated it

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Shelves: mystery-thriller, 2011

Este livro começa quando Kristen Mayhew, a procuradora de Chicago, uma mulher que só pensa no trabalho, vive sozinha e come sempre fora, chega ao seu carro ao final dum dia de trabalho e descobre 3 pacotes sinistros na mala do carro, cada um deles com uma carta a indicar onde pode encontrar o corpo correspondente à fotografia que também estava nos pacotes. Parece-me sempre um bom início para um livro deste género.
Rapidamente descobrimos que o assassino é um "vigilante" que decid...more

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Jan 10, 2010

Allison (The Allure of Books) rated it

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Shelves: mysteries-thrillers-truecrime, author_karen-rose, romantic-suspense, own-it, 2010

4.5 stars. I can't quite give it 5, only because Don't Tell is still my favorite of the series so far.

Karen Rose definitely has a pattern: the two main characters with tons of emotional baggage, one of them in some way connected to a killer on the loose. But every story is so specific, riviting and emotional that it doesn't matter in the least.

Reading books like this really IS emotional, because even though the specific scenario in the book didn't happen, things like it ...more

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Oct 17, 2010

Kristen rated it

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Shelves: 2010, romantic-suspense

This is the third installment in the series, set in Chicago. For ASA Kristen Mayhem, she holds a painful dark secret of her past. While prosecuting people in her court case, someone has decided to execute those who failed the justice service, claiming he's her "humble servant." One by one, they're wiped out, as a serial killer knows his secrets and sends her letters. For Detective Abe Reagan, he also has a troubled past, who's sworn to protect her, along with his family, while he falls...more

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May 23, 2010

Mojca rated it

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Someone is offing sex offenders that walked free despite ASA Kristen Mayhew's efforts in court. The same someone sends Kristen letters after the fact, explaining why he did it, and offering decorating tips as well. But does Kristen know him? Is she the one who hired him? She says no and the police tend to believe her, but the killer "friendly" behavior toward her has put her in the spotlight...

Third book by Ms. Rose I've read and, after the flop of the previous one, a...more

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Mar 30, 2009

Fiary rated it

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wow!, cerita suspense/thriller yang punya plot cerita menarik, seru, alur yang menegangkan dan berburu dengan waktu ....jadi bikin penasaran. Gak heran, kalo penulisnya dapat Rita Award.

Novel ini semakin menarik, karena hubungan keluarga dan persaudaraan di keluarga Reagan ini yang sangat hangat, saling mendukung dan penuh humor, sehingga cerita ini tidak melulu diliputi suasana tegang...
selain itu ketertarikan yang kuat dan hubungan yang amat romantis antara tokoh cerita, Kristen...more

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Oct 07, 2009

Sabrina rated it

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I've read all of Karen Rose's books, and this is still my favorite. The hero is very real - he's got some baggage and is still working through it. The heroine also comes with plenty of her own baggage, although she's adjusted to the weight since she never wanted to deal with it. There are several characters, but Rose makes them pretty easy to track. The relationships throughout are very believeable. Those who like romantic suspense will enjoy. I would say that this is a little darker than some o...more

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Mar 25, 2011

Sharal Hunter rated it

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Very enjoyable story filled with intense and, at times quite disturbing scenes of violence and retribution. At the center of this story is prosecutor Kristen Mayhew who begins receiving letters and photos from someone who is seeking vengeance against the criminals who have escaped the wheels of justice. Police Detective Abe Reagan is assigned to protect her when she begins receiving threats from the family of one of the vigilante’s victims.

I really loved Kristin and Abe. They are ...more

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Feb 07, 2008

Ana T. rated it

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Shelves: borrowed, contemporary, mysteries-thrillers

I just finished I’m Watching You! I think I liked it a little more than Have You Seen Her because I found these characters more likeable. Not as perfect amd maybe because of that more human.

Kristen Mayhew is the state’s attorney assistant in Chicago with the best conviction record. She works really hard, has no friends and eats almost all her meals in a nearby diner. One night as she is getting ready to enter her car and go home she finds 3 crates with clothes and a picture in the tr...more

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Jun 23, 2011

Anica rated it

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Incredible!!!
When I first read the blurb and got a look at the characters I was like...duh, don't really care. BUT I totally changed my mind when I started reading this book. It's another fab book by Karen Rose. And I am seriously asking myself if there is actually a book I don't like from here. Because I tend to love them all so much. This is no exception.

The story is just so well-developed, the characters are believable and I had absolutely(!) no idea who the killer was until...more

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Feb 18, 2009

Marty rated it

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Once again, Karen Rose delivers a great page turner! I liked this one better than the last - I am on a Karen Rose rampage after visiting my brother and his family and borrowing a bunch of them from my niece. I probably should take a break before I spoil it for myself. I have had that happen before when I read many books from one author and spoiled my own enjoyment by overload! nevertheless, it is always great to have a book in progress that your fingers are twitching to get back to!

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May 11, 2009

Robin rated it

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so far so good. It's a little long but it's not like the other two I read of hers, they had more page turning. This one I'm not really worried about what happens next, not mystery enough.
Finished the book yesterday and it was good. It kept me guessing until the end. I didn't know who done it. Kept guessing but never knew it could be the one it was, don't want to give it away in case someone wants to read it. I will tell you this though, I sure was glad the reporter was done in, she ...more

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Sep 03, 2011

John rated it

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Well, when I was told that the books by Karen Rose were Romantic Suspense stories I thought “No Way” these are pure murder-mystery with a lot of suspense anyhow it doesn’t matter because they are Attention-Grabbing, Scary and Downright Gripping, Karen Rose is a stylish teller of tales.
I have not as is usual for me read them all in sequence, it does not spoil it as such but as there are characters in the books that make appearances in all the books it is better to read them in order, I foun...more

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Jul 04, 2011

Al rated it

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What a huge disappointment!
Soppy, mushy cop falls in love with DA -story! About as unoriginal as it gets.............
Of course he comes from a family of cops as well..........
The "baddy" is predictable for no other reason than it had to be him.......
Boring, bland and I blame myself for wasting all this time reading it to the end!

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Jul 27, 2011

Jennifer rated it

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I've not been disappointed in any book by Ms. Rose and I'm watching you was no exception. Karen Rose is pure genius. This was a well written, solid story. The interaction between the characters was believable. The chemistry between Abe and Kristen jumped off the pages. I loved this book and couldn't put it down.

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Apr 02, 2011

Gillian rated it

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My third read by karen rose and by far my favourite! reagan is my favourite male lead character i found him engaging and believable. the plot was exciting with so much going on but was all molded together brilliantly. i enjoy this author immensely. would recommend this series any day of the week.

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Aug 11, 2010

Sharon rated it

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Karen Rose's third book is a great read. The mystery plotline was not what I expected- in a good way. The heroine had some secrets that added dimension, and the hero was endearingly layered as well. Altogether, another solid book from my new favorite author.

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Jan 23, 2011

Arnoldis added it

This is a wonderful book that you not want to put down. Rose presents yet another blood curling, head turning phenominon with a few lemons to lighten things ;)
I loved this book! You can't put it down.

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Dec 06, 2010

Erin rated it

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An excellent dark mystery/love story. The events had me biting my nails through nearly the entire story! The characters were well defined and easy to imagine. Where can I get an Abe of my own? ;o)

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Oct 18, 2011

Kathy rated it

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Shelves: on-kindle, mystery-and-thriller, on-kindle-read, romantic-suspense

My favorite so far... Great twists and turns in this one! I loved it...Scary, weird, bizarre and nothing you would expect.. I am reading Ms. Rose's whole series... She is at the top of the best authors around!!

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Nov 01, 2011

Sarah Williams rated it

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I liked it but didn't find it as gripping as previous books I've read by this author. As always a great murder mystery combined with some steamy romance. You know what you're getting with a book by Karen Rose.

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Mar 27, 2009

Ruth Margareta rated it

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very great book. isinya ga gampang ketebak. kirain pertamany yg jadi budak yg hina itu cii timothy. tpi ternyata bukan. such a recomended book.^^

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Mar 17, 2010

Shelly rated it

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really like the plot and cover. this is the first Karen Rose's book that I had read. Still my fave among the others^^

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