In Death series by JD Robb

[Michelle]

Are there fans of this series her in the group? I saw an 80+ year old woman reading this series. I asked her about it, and she started telling me how wonderful it is, and how she's reading all of the books back to back. This series must have more than 20 books in it already.

[Carolyn F.]

I've read the first 3 and thought they were pretty good. I have so many books I want to catch up on first before I get more into this series.

[mlady_rebecca]

33 books, if you don't count the short stories.

I like them. They're a light on the sf side for sf romance, but they're good mysteries and the characters are the type you want to visit with again and again.

[Michelle]

33 books? Wow! That's excellent if the characters are likeable/ loveable, and worth visiting again and again. I have quite a few books in the series because they were available for 50 cents each at a used booksale.

[AnnaM]

I liked how seamlessly the SF worldbuilding details were woven in. Alas, I quit after one book because it just wasn't for me. But I could definitely see its appeal to so many people.

[[deleted user]]

I've read the first one and really enjoyed it. I will read the others too at some point.

[Michelle]

AnnaM wrote: "I liked how seamlessly the SF worldbuilding details were woven in. Alas, I quit after one book because it just wasn't for me. But I could definitely see its appeal to so many people."

I was under the impression that this series was more futuristic than SF. Either way, I've enjoyed reading some of Nora Roberts other series, and look forward to starting this one because I was told that this series has one of the better written heroes.

[Aestas Book Blog]

how heavily romantic are these books? more SF or more R? or 50-50% blend?

[Carolyn F.]

There is some romance but I think it's minimal. And when they do get together, it seemed all angry sex to me.

[Aestas Book Blog]

i see... ok... not so much for me then. thanks for the honesty answer :)

[mlady_rebecca]

The books are more mystery than sf. They just take place around 2050. There are autochefs, flying cars, and resorts on other planets.

The relationship between Eve and Roarke is a key part of the books. They're not wildly romantic in the traditional sense. Eve doesn't care for flowers or jewelry or fancy dinners. But she'd take a bullet for Roarke, and he would take a bullet for her.

They're both powerful personalities that spark on the surface, but there is a tenderness that you see unfolding as the books progress. Both are orphans who had traumatic childhoods. Roarke initially went towards crime, Eve towards justice. They're puzzle pieces that shouldn't fit, but do.

So, it depends what you mean by romance. Their idea of a romantic dinner is eating pizza in Eve's home office while discussing a murder case.

I enjoy the mysteries, find the books humorous, and adore Eve, Roarke and their crazy circle of friends.

[[deleted user]]

mlady_rebecca wrote: "The books are more mystery than sf. They just take place around 2050. There are autochefs, flying cars, and resorts on other planets.

The relationship between Eve and Roarke is a key part of the ..."

Perfect summing up, even though I have read only one book lol. Plus Roarke is hot :)

[Pauline]

I liked Eve and Roarke, but just got tired of so much dark, dark violence. So much detail, too. I will pick up the occasional novella, because there isn't room for so much detail. Maybe its my age, but I just can't take the graphic violence anymore. But have to agree the romance between Eve and Roake is sigh worthy.