Devoted in Death (Spoiler Zone)

[Quynh]

I loved that moment between Eve and Feeney, kind of typical for them. Love how (view spoiler)[he gives her a punch on the shoulder like a love tap instead of a hug (hide spoiler)]. I hope we get some Bella/Eve/Roarke moments in the next novel, her birthday is approaching!

[Jonetta]

Quynh wrote: "I loved that moment between Eve and Feeney, kind of typical for them. Love how [spoilers removed]. I hope we get some Bella/Eve/Roarke moments in the next novel, her birthday is approaching!"

That was such a typical Eve/Feeney moment. (view spoiler)[I loved his reaction to the coat. He couldn't hold back his delight. I can't wait to see what kind of gift they end up getting for Bella. (hide spoiler)]

[Sheri]

Jonetta wrote: "Quynh wrote: "I loved that moment between Eve and Feeney, kind of typical for them. Love how [spoilers removed]. I hope we get some Bella/Eve/Roarke moments in the next novel, her birthday is appro..."

that scene had me cracking up

[Dawn]

I liked how Roarke made her do it. "It's a thing". Lol. I missed our Mavis/Bella moments in this book. The Bella update just wasn't enough for me. But the birthday mention might just mean we will get some great Bella/Eve time.

[Jonetta]

Dawn wrote: "I liked how Roarke made her do it. "It's a thing". Lol. I missed our Mavis/Bella moments in this book. The Bella update just wasn't enough for me. But the birthday mention might just mean we will g..."

I think you can count on that! The party will be hilarious.

[Dawn]

No costumes lol

[Quynh]

I want the costumes haha! Or maybe there's a bet to have Eve in a costume. ;)

[Dawn]

Oh I immediately went into a zone of imagining what Mavis could convince Eve to wear to the party lol. I totally want JDR to go with this idea.

[Quynh]

That would be fun to read!

[Dawn]

I know right? Mavis can totally get Eve to do stuff no one else can.

[Phrynne]

Or Roarke will just buy something absolutely stunning for her and she will love it once she has it on:)

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Quynh wrote: "I loved that moment between Eve and Feeney, kind of typical for them. Love how [spoilers removed]. I hope we get some Bella/Eve/Roarke moments in the next novel, her birthday is approaching!"

You know I did like the scene but for me I loved the McNabb Eve moment. I thought it was really sweet too.

[Jonetta]

Phrynne wrote: "Or Roarke will just buy something absolutely stunning for her and she will love it once she has it on:)"

And I wonder if she's learned to say Summerset's name properly:)

[Kirsten]

Remind me of the Eve-McNab moment, can't remember.

[Jonetta]

It was after (view spoiler)[she gave Feeney the coat, in the car. (hide spoiler)]

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Jonetta wrote: "It was after [spoilers removed]"

Does anyone know or remember (view spoiler)[Did McNabb get a magic coat too or was it just Peabody and Feeney. (hide spoiler)]

[Jonetta]

Just Feeney and Peabody...I think.

[Quynh]

Jonetta wrote: "Just Feeney and Peabody...I think."

McNabb doesn't have one... Yet. Maybe it's because he does more of the grunt work in than out in the open where there'd be more risks.

I also want to know if Bella can say Summerset's name properly or not. I'm laughing just thinking about it. Haha.

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I have to say I still don't like or I should say can't get with DeWinter. It's something about her I don't warm up to. I mean I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt but everytime it just doesn't work for me and I am trying to be objective. If she stays in the series, I hope JD will have something that turns her character around and help me see her in a new and better light.

[Jonetta]

I thought she was humanized more in this story. I'm hoping Robb takes the time to slowly peel back her layers. She reminds me of my initial reaction to Eve...didn't like her all that well. But, as I learned more about her, I found Eve courageous and admirable.

Jury is still out for me with DeWinter for that reason.

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Jonetta wrote: "I thought she was humanized more in this story. I'm hoping Robb takes the time to slowly peel back her layers. She reminds me of my initial reaction to Eve...didn't like her all that well. But, as ..."

I think that too. I did see something more which is why I would like to see how JD plays her character out. She could probably become a great member but it is hard to say. She definitely reminds me of Eve especially with her stickler for the rules attitude when it comes to the job.

[Jonetta]

And, in fairness to DeWinter, she's walking into a group where they've created a circle of friendship and dynamics. She's the outsider...the new kid. Sometimes that's hard to penetrate initially. Let's face it...Eve's been our prickly pear and it took a bit to get used to her.

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Jonetta wrote: "And, in fairness to DeWinter, she's walking into a group where they've created a circle of friendship and dynamics. She's the outsider...the new kid. Sometimes that's hard to penetrate initially. ..."

Amen to that. I still have moments with Eve even now so that is very true. It is interesting because some characters she has introduced have not been had to accept into the fold. She is the first character for me that didn't go that way. Even Garcia had that first head butt with Eve but I still accepted her without issue. Coltrane wasn't liked by Eve and Peabody but I could still like her because of Morris.

It is just interesting to see how she will come into the fold.

[Jonetta]

Great points, Songbyrd! It feels like Robb has a specific plan for this character. I'm intrigued.

[Mdy]

Jonetta wrote: "And, in fairness to DeWinter, she's walking into a group where they've created a circle of friendship and dynamics. She's the outsider...the new kid. Sometimes that's hard to penetrate initially. ..."
I agree - it's always so hard to be the new kid on the block. She may eventually become close friends with Eve. Or maybe DeWinter and Summerset - now wouldn't that be a hoot.

[Jonetta]

Whoa!!!! Didn't see that coming;)

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Jonetta wrote: "Great points, Songbyrd! It feels like Robb has a specific plan for this character. I'm intrigued."

I still seriously think that she will surprise us with who she pairs DeWinter with. I honestly don't think it will be Morris. I have a feeling that they really will just be friends. I still think Baxter especially after seeing him in this book.

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Jonetta wrote: "Whoa!!!! Didn't see that coming;)"

Me either lol!! That would be something.

[Jonetta]

Sbyrd wrote: "still seriously think that she will surprise us with who she pairs DeWinter with. I honestly don't think it will be Morris. I have a feeling that they really will just be friends. I still think Baxter especially after seeing him in this book...."

I agree about Morris. For a moment I considered the deputy sheriff, William Bannon.

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Jonetta wrote: "Sbyrd wrote: "still seriously think that she will surprise us with who she pairs DeWinter with. I honestly don't think it will be Morris. I have a feeling that they really will just be friends. I s..."

Oh I loved him!!! He was country boy smart and so laid back cool. I loved his part.

I also really hope that the officer mentioned at the beginning of Calculated is chosen as a add on to the team. You know the officer who told Eve that the first murder didn't feel like a mugging and Eve let her help out. I can't remember the officer's name though.

[Jonetta]

I know! Her name was Officer Turney. (view spoiler)[She may be the officer that will replace Trueheart as a trainee. (hide spoiler)]

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Jonetta wrote: "I know! Her name was Officer Turney. [spoilers removed]"

I really hope so. I think she will be a great addition to the crew and I really hope we do see the Sheriff Bannon again. Very smart man and a determined one also sweet and funny.

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Sbyrd wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "I know! Her name was Officer Turney. [spoilers removed]"

I really hope so. I think she will be a great addition to the crew and I really hope we do see the Sheriff Bannon again. Ve..."

Oh and I still think her and Trueheart but will see.

[ShoSho]

I'm done and I loved it.

[Sharon]

Hello my In Death friends,

I'm so very tired today because I stayed up last night reading and hoping to find some redeeming quality for my character that I love to hate... Garnet DeWinter.

I didn't find one.

I do really love the story though. It amazes me that JD can keep these books fun and captivating to read after all this time; even if she is killing me with her version of Cruella Deville. LOL

[Jonetta]

Oh, I didn't expect you would...not gonna happen as long as things stay the same with your former boss:)

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Jonetta wrote: "Oh, I didn't expect you would...not gonna happen as long as things stay the same with your former boss:)"

I agree. I think it will take something close to a miracle to make you think of her otherwise. I have to admit that I didn't change my opinion either but I am trying to see how JDR takes her character too.

[Kirsten]

I loved the interaction between Roarke and Bannion.

Okay, I know some of you really liked this one. But I have to say I enjoyed FESTIVE and OBSESSION much more than this one. It just seems Roarke got short shrift. I just don't feel that JDR gave this her usual attention. But, if she had the book with Mr Mira in her head the whole time, she may have been distracted.

PS - I agree about DeWinter. I keep on waiting for her to do something evil.

[Jules]

I enjoyed reading Devoted in death and must say like Sharon I just can't say I'm warming up to DeWinter. She reminds me so much of a doctor that works at the same hospital with me that I called doctor stuck up and to me DeWinter is this doctor stuck up, haven't warm to her

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Well it seems that DeWinter has not made any fans so far. I think her only saving grace to me so far is Morris. If she didn't have a friend connect with him I think it would be worse. I think Morris is a good judge of character so I am still trying to give it time but I don't like her so far either and nothing has changed it.

[Sharon]

Sbyrd wrote: "Well it seems that DeWinter has not made any fans so far. I think her only saving grace to me so far is Morris. If she didn't have a friend connect with him I think it would be worse. I think Morri..."

I think DeWinter is one of those women that gravitate towards men and Morris came to "her house" in Concealed. In my opinion that is a concession to her status. Morris is the type of person who knows his skills and doesn't need to beat people over the head with it. That said I'm happy that she is his friend.

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Sharon wrote: "Sbyrd wrote: "Well it seems that DeWinter has not made any fans so far. I think her only saving grace to me so far is Morris. If she didn't have a friend connect with him I think it would be worse...."

Well I never thought of her trying to show her position with Morris by inviting him to her home in order to gain the upper hand so to speak. I saw it as just that, she invited a friend over. But do agree that she would get along better with men yes, but only because there is no competition in a male friendship.

[Sharon]

I like this book. I'm always captivates me when the reader knows the killer/s and then watch Eve and her team follow the clues and capture the killer.

I really like the Roarke scene when he comes home and finds an unknown cop in Eve's office. Roarke never gets upset about these things. Roarke getting upset makes the scene feel a little more real.

Roarke rarely brings his bad days home with him. It is natural for him to want quiet home time with his wife when he does.

It is funny when he walks in on Eve's phone conversation and she gives him the hold on signal so he can stew a little more. In the end he understands but tells Eve to add notification to her marriage rules.

I loved the whole interaction from when Roarke first happens upon Bannion through the scene with Eve.

[Sharon]

Sbyrd wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Sbyrd wrote: "Well it seems that DeWinter has not made any fans so far. I think her only saving grace to me so far is Morris. If she didn't have a friend connect with him I think it ..."

I didn't mean her home. I meant that Morris came to her lab to look at the bones instead of having them delivered to the morgue. It gives DeWinter the upper hand.

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Sharon wrote: "Sbyrd wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Sbyrd wrote: "Well it seems that DeWinter has not made any fans so far. I think her only saving grace to me so far is Morris. If she didn't have a friend connect with h..."

Wow, I didn't remember that. I thought they were delivered to her lab area at the forensic building. I know she works in the building with Berinsky and the sweeper workers. Which I think is a separate building from the Morgue. Am I wrong? I need memory help.

[Sharon]

I guess I didn't express my thoughts very well. Yes DeWinter has a lab in or near a building near Berinski. In this book she said something about "her house" talking about her lab.

In all the previous books all remains were sent to the morgue. I suspect that building is separate from the other buildings because Eve and Peabody often drive to the morgue instead of leaving the car at central.

I just feel that it is significant that Morris being the senior employee went to DeWinter's lab instead of DeWinter going to the morgue.

If I have still thoroughly confused everyone I'm just going to let this go. Sorry.

[Quynh]

I don't mind DeWinter. She's blunt, bossy, and likes to do things her way. Kind of like our favorite murder cop in the beginning of the series. Nora said she will not pair her with Morris romantically. I don't think Morris is ready for a relationship anyway, but it's nice that he has a friend. It'll be interesting to see where DeWinter character goes.

[ShoSho]

I don't mind DeWinter either . I even like her :)

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Quynh wrote: "I don't mind DeWinter. She's blunt, bossy, and likes to do things her way. Kind of like our favorite murder cop in the beginning of the series. Nora said she will not pair her with Morris romantica..."

You know that maybe another reason I am not feeling her. I am not gonna lie. As much as I love this series. Eve can still rub me wrong in some things she does but I still like her at the same time.

[Jenna]

Overall I enjoyed this book. I missed Mavis and Nadine, and there wasn't too much of Feeney. But I did like Banner and I got a kick out of Baxter's worrying about Trueheart. And those bits with Santiago and Carmichael were fun.

I agree that sometimes Eve can be overly harsh and annoying, but she's come a long way. Even though there are so many books, it's only been a couple of years, so she wouldn't have completely changed.

I like seeing a little angst with Eve and Roarke again, and Roarke's "dark" side. He's so smooth and cool, you almost forget he's deadly sometimes.