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Quynh wrote: "For whatever reason, I really want to see a plot where the killer targets Eve and kidnaps her. Yes it would be hard because Eve is so kickass. But say, she's chasing him down on her own, and he get..."That would be fantastic. See how the team functions without her and see how long it will take Roarke to get to her - cause, he WILL figure out how to find her.
Quynh wrote: "For whatever reason, I really want to see a plot where the killer targets Eve and kidnaps her. Yes it would be hard because Eve is so kickass. But say, she's chasing him down on her own, and he get..."Say an old enemy of Roarke's that not only get's Eve but his mother's twin too????
Carol wrote: "I really enjoy the characters in this series, but each story while different has the same routine regarding the procedure of the investigation. IMHO, I would like to see something new to add a spa..."This is why I liked Thankless so much, as it was so different.
Ladyacct wrote: "Quynh wrote: "For whatever reason, I really want to see a plot where the killer targets Eve and kidnaps her. Yes it would be hard because Eve is so kickass. But say, she's chasing him down on her o..."That would be great!
Jonetta wrote: "Don't throw tomatoes at me.....I thought this one was a little boring. I loved the Mavis moments where her story was really revealed for the first time and Eve's obvious emotional growth moments ..."
I totally agree with your review on this one. This one was a bit flat.
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I guess on the ones I have not liked (ie...Fantasy and Innocent), I loved the other parts enough to make up for it. In this book, I just didn't care who the killer was or why he was a killer...the relationships were more than enough for me. But I am not as hooked on the mystery as some people. I cried so many times in this book, starting at the first notification and really cried when Mavis' story was being told.
I wonder if Nora and her team would take plot suggestions from fans lol.Dawn wrote: "I guess on the ones I have not liked (ie...Fantasy and Innocent), I loved the other parts enough to make up for it. In this book, I just didn't care who the killer was or why he was a killer...the ..."
I cried at those same times too. It's great to capture those emotions on paper and make you feel them as well. I did think it was weak in the plot for mystery but the extra star I gave was for the characters (Mavis, Eve, and Roarke). Those moments involving them were special. And Bella too. I could imagine her following aunt Das around once she starts walking, and talking everyone's ears off! :)
I think Eve and Roarke need to babysit for a whole night! Oh the hilarity.
Lmao! Yes, but Sommerset must be on vacation or it just won't count lol.
Dawn wrote: "Lmao! Yes, but Sommerset must be on vacation or it just won't count lol."Oh yes! That would be icing on the cake. Eve and Roarke staring at one another, no clue what to do. This should be a novella instead of just one scene hehe.
I completely agree. Eve trying to solve dome case while Bella runs around smooching Auntie Das...and Roarke is the only back-up. Peabody would come to the rescue though lol. I loved her name for Sommerset too lol.
Dawn wrote: "I completely agree. Eve trying to solve dome case while Bella runs around smooching Auntie Das...and Roarke is the only back-up. Peabody would come to the rescue though lol. I loved her name for S..."lmao! That was hilarious. And Eve agreeing to the name. Her flirting with Roarke was too cute. That baby is learning fast!
With Mavis and Leonardo as parents? What would we expect? She is going to be precocious. Lol
I really liked this one. It started out kind of...I don't know like where is the old Dallas and Roarke. Then it got really good. I noticed there wasn't a lot of funny moments, except when Bella called Summerset Some shit. I laughed till the tears rolled.
Especially Eve's response to it lol
Didn't her own mother (and father?) already kidnap her in Texas... I forget which book.
still waiting for this book on library list
If we're tossing out our dream plots I have one!It may be too close to back when Eve first learned about Marlena--remember, the book where we learn that Roarke killed all of the men involved in Marlenas murder and the murders that Eve was solving coincided with those because it was the son of one of the "victims".
Now that Eve and Roarke are all settled in their relationship I would love love LOVE if one of the plots would somehow tie in to his background as a thief or a smuggler. We all know that he wouldn't go down for it and Eve can handle it but I think that would be interesting to read. But, I think that Roarke is way to clever for that...
Anyway, about this one. I think that ever since NY to Dallas happened something about the books have been a bit off. They haven't been as funny or the characterizations have been weird. I don't know. Don't get me wrong---I love them! But, the past few books have been more meh than AMAZING!!
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Maybe it's time to also start exploring some of the secondary characters.
hmm..i agree with Tya..i enjoyed the book well enough but felt the 'oomph' factor was missing, felt that with the last couple books too. i usually can't put down the books till i'm done but with Concealed i was sorta indifferent, dragging it out a few days...;(I guess i'm more character driven and tend to look forward to the interaction between characters which i felt lacking in Concealed. But there were scenes that were compelling eg Mavis's back story, also loved that little scene with Dennis Mira with the cap and gloves (*sigh* he's such a sweety), and Bella is so adorable!
Don't get me wrong I still love the series, Eve and Roarke is the ultimate couple but I want MORE!!
I did love the scene with Dennis Mira--and that Eve made a special point to keep the gloves and hat even though she typically looses the ones that Roarke gives her.You know, I feel like we haven't seen Eve's diamond mentioned in awhile. Maybe what we need is a great big fight between Eve and Roarke. I feel like we haven't had one in a while---I hate it when my kids fight but, when they do, there are always awesome character scenes with Eve and her girls.
I'm listening to Interlude in Death right now and my plot idea has already happened! Some old cop guy has Roarke in his sights.
I just finished reading this book and I really liked it. Dennis Mira makes my heart melt just like he does Eve's so I was really glad to see him several times in this book. I also liked hearing more of Mavis's past. The murder investigation wasn't really the most enjoyable one she's written but I still enjoyed figuring out the clues and seeing how she was going to figure out who did it.
I'm not sure I'm a fan of the new Dr in town and I'm not sure I'm ready for Morris to have a new love interest yet.
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But i can totally see Eve and new Doc butting heads. Alpha females.....
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I'm a little more than halfway through this book. Spring break and damned earthquakes have slowed my progress. This has been a really emotional read for me. Each scene where they've notified a family member has had me in tears. I keep telling my daughters, "You can talk to mommy about anything, anytime." Of course, I always tell them that but God, this book has gotten to me!I'm not sure about DeWinter yet. I think she could be a good addition in regard to butting heads with Eve and solving the cases. Although, there probably won't be too much of a need for her specialty. At least I hope not!
Oh, and can I just say how much I LOVE that the book started out with Roarke and his crew! The discovery of the bones was sad and made me shiver but having it be Roarke to call Eve in was a nice twist.
Sheery wrote: "I'm a little more than halfway through this book. Spring break and damned earthquakes have slowed my progress. This has been a really emotional read for me. Each scene where they've notified a fami..."I agree!
The scene with Mavis was awesome too!
Ladyacct wrote: "The scene with Mavis was awesome too!"Yes, I love that we learned more about Mavis!
I finally finished the book. I loved it! I didn't find it at all boring. In fact, I found it very interesting to see how Dallas dealt with having to give over some of her control over the case. She had to rely on DeWinter much more than she was comfortable with but she got the answers she needed from her, mostly.As many of you have mentioned, the scenes with Mr. Mira were so sweet and wonderful. I love the softness he brings out in Eve.
I also really enjoyed the sweeter and more peaceful moments between Roarke and Eve. They continue to grow as a couple and I love it! The things that used to freak Eve out so much (like Christmas) are now mostly enjoyable to her.
I loved this book. I think DeWinter is going to be good for some amusing head-butting with Eve. I recently re-read some earlier books and it was interesting to see Eve's growth. While I'm pretty sure it would end the series (I think Nora said it somewhere) I would love to see Eve and Rourke as parents.
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LOL - I can hear that conversation from here.
I think I would want the series to end not with Eve pregnant but right after she gives birth so that the last scene would be Eve and Roarke with their baby. Because what would they name it? Is it a boy? A girl? One of each? I guess with the medical field being what it is we could learn all of that stuff before hand---but for my part I kind of like the idea of a preggers Eve (and maybe for more than one book. Mavis was pregnant for like--5 books or something.) trying to work a last case. If Nora wanted to spread it out it could be like--she finds out she's pregnant at the end of one book and the next book we have over protective Roarke telling Eve (not talking to her) that she has to quit the force to which she says pshaw. I do what I want, fool. And then he would design some super cool protective gear for the pregnant cop on the go and then in the next book Eve learning/realizing that she really really can't be in the field pregnant (I have no idea if there's a law/rule (there probably is) about being pregnant and being in the field but the idea of having a baby is scaring her so she keeps putting filing for desk duty or whatever off. And then! One day while she's still pretty early in her pregnancy she's chasing some guy and realizes that she has to physically take him down but she can't because BABY so she has to slow down and let Peabody do it. So she's symbollically passing the torch down to Peabody, And then we spend the rest of the book on Eve's pregnancy as she learns how to be a desk riding LT instead of a in the field LT. And I have obviously over thought this! But, I would like an ultimate ending like that. But it's Nora's world!
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Tya's plan sounds awesome! Except that this would be the end of the series.
Oh no no no....This is like 57 books from now.
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FINALLY got this, starting it now!!!! Roarke swinging a hammer!!! Yummy :)
I love Peabody said she and McNab could bury one of the girls. So sweet.
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I really love this book!! The scene with Eve and Bella was wonderful. When Bella whispers in Eve's ear then laughs, made me smile :)And a few pages later when Roarke hugs Mavis and says. " You're family." If I hadn't been at work on my lunch hour, I would have shed a few tears.
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Just finished this. Liked reading the stuff about Mavis and good to see her having a bigger role again. Loved the Denis Mira scenes! This was just an average rating for me, the mystery wasn't great. It was great that she can still keep things fresh and different. This book kind of felt like "I want to play around with new characters" and the case lended itself to these new characters.
Maybe a little sidekick for Nadine in there!
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I haven't seen a lot of the old characters like Feeney I want to see more of them.
me to Dee...Love Feeney
"I don't get why some people think that God should scare the shit out of you." Me, either, Mavis. Me either!
