The past comes back to haunt a high-profile defense attorney in the newest book in the Baltimore series from the New York Times bestselling author of Edge of Darkness and Monster in the Closet.In his work as a defense attorney in Baltimore, Thorne has always been noble to a fault–specializing in helping young people in trouble just as someone did for him when he was younger. He plays the part of … when he was younger. He plays the part of the bachelor well, but he secretly holds a flame for his best friend and business partner, Gwyn Weaver, a woman struggling to overcome her own demons. After four years, he thinks he might finally be ready to confess his feelings, come what may.
But his plans are derailed when he wakes up in bed with a dead woman–her blood on his hands and no recollection of how he got there. Whoever is trying to frame Thorne is about to lead him down the rabbit hole of his past, something he thought he had outran long ago. Thorne must figure out who has been digging into his secrets, how much they know, and how far they will go to bring him down . . .
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When defence attourney Thorne wakes up in bed with a dead woman things get complicated.
Karen Rose always writes memorable characters, amazing villains and heart-pounding suspense. Add in the romance and I was hooked! I think you will be too.
Death is Not Enough is an exciting and fast paced romantic suspense. While this book is part of a series, I do think that it can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone novel.
From the moment I picked up this book, I was completely intrigued by Thorne and his past. His story is heartbreaking and will really tug at your heart. He’s overcome a lot throughout the years, but he doesn’t let very many people in, keeping his walls sky high. But, if there ever was a person who could break down his walls, it would be Gwyn. Thorne has always had feelings for Gwyn, but has always kept those feelings to himself. But, what he doesn’t realize is that Gwyn has feelings for him as well….Gwyn has had a hard life as well. She’s finally at the point where she’s ready to start fresh and go after what she wants. So, when Thorne’s life gets turning upside down once again, Gwyn will stop at nothing to help solve the mystery and clear Thorne’s name…
Death is Not Enough is a fast paced and thrilling read. I was hooked from the very first page and was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I loved all the mystery and intrigue that surrounded the story. I really liked the way the author laid things out and the clues she dropped along the way. Almost immediately, you are given the villains point of view and while you know who the villain is, you don’t know what his agenda is or why he’s doing what he’s doing. And don’t let the fact that you know who the villain is fool you, I promise you there are a lot of terrific twists and turns along the way.
Death is Not Enough is definitely filled with a ton of suspense and action, but there’s also some romance to it to. One of things that I really enjoyed was that there was a really good balance to all the elements. So, while there was romance and some sexy good times, it was the 100% focus of the story. It was the lightness that this intense story needed.
Death is Not Enough is my first book by this author and it most definitely will not be my last. This story was so incredibly fast paced that I’m still having a hard time believing that it was 600+ pages. I mean I devoured this book in just a day and a half–that’s like a record for me for a book this big!! I just really loved the pacing and the writing style. It was super easy to get caught up in this story and get lost in the characters. It was a thrilling ride from beginning to end with danger and mystery around every corner.
DEATH IS NOT ENOUGH is pure Karen Rose. It’s another suspenseful-at the edge of your seat, thrill ride. This book and every other book she has written are well thought out, that’s why I spend hours obsessively reading her books, I love every single one of them. Simply….this is an amazing read, the characters are unique, the plot line well thought out, and the romance adds that little bit of something.
Once again, Karen Rose has done it. I could not put this book down, I was almost nervous at each twist but in the end it all turned out well. I have been following Thorne in previous books and was always curious about him and the wait was well worth it. I loved everything about his and Gwyn’s story. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and I can’t wait to read Karen’t next book.
A must read for any Karen Rose fans.
Two recurring characters from the Baltimore series finally get their story. As its a Karen Rose book it is not all heart and flowers. Throw in a dash of a psychopath out for revenge who not only takes pleasure in his torturous kills but frames the hero for a heinous murder that ends up being embroiled with the past in more ways than one.
It was great having all the previous characters from the Baltimore series be strong supporting characters in the book along with being very supporting friends to Thomas and Gwyn in their time of peril.
Looking forward to the new series that will be based in Sacramento and that its technically tied to this series as the heroine will be Daisy Dawson..
DEATH IS NOT ENOUGH is a dark suspense with intricate plot lines and layers upon layers of intrigue, lies, and explosive secrets. Just when you think you’ve figured out what’s going on, a new dynamic is discovered that turns the storyline upside down! Ms. Rose never disappoints with her compelling stories and character development. Her ability to create complex villains is quite deliberate and totally scary!
The only issue I had with the book is that I didn’t feel any chemistry between Thorne and Gwyn. He came off as a jerk to me. Instead of telling Gwyn how he feels, he does some juvenile things that essentially ends up hurting Gwyn. Wasn’t a fan of the pairing. I felt they were better off as friends and business partners. I also had some trouble following the dialog when there were several characters in a scene. But that’s par for the course when there are a lot of characters in a book.
Trigger warning: This book contains violence, torture, kidnapping, sexual and physical abuse, and some scenes that may cause readers discomfort. If you have triggers from this subject matter, this may not be the book for you.
This is a chilling read that will capture your attention and hold it to the end.
***I voluntarily read a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and feelings expressed are my own***
One of my favourite authors
I love all her books. This one was no exception. Well written, romantic suspense at its best.
When I opened this book (on my Nook), I literally yelled out loud – and disturbed the dog, but she got over it. Karen Rose – 487 pages, 487 pages!! First of all, you need a new deal from whoever publishes you. I have paid way more money for significantly fewer pages and consequently less complex stories by other authors. For anyone who has never read Karen Rose, start at the beginning with her first book and move forward. She has geographical series, but sometimes when a secondary character gets their own story, they get moved to one of her other series’ locations. So you need to read her in copyright date order – at least IMHO. Characters reappear from one book to another and it’s sometimes meaningful to understand their backstory before they have their own book. Her villains are usually creepy, often perverted, always nonredeemable, and you never want to meet any of them ever. Her heroes are never perfect, but they always do the best they can in the face of whatever horror is being portrayed in the books. And there is always a love story mixed up in there too. And when I finished the book, I thought to myself – I wonder how long I have to wait until her next book comes out. Karen Rose is also a re-read author. At some point, usually in the winter, I take my favorite authors out for a spin again. I will start at the beginning and re-read every book again. And I will enjoy them just as much this next time around. If you like thrillers with great characters, both primary and secondary, you need to get on the Karen Rose bandwagon.
Karen Rose is an author i have very much enjoyed reading. She keeps you on the edge of your seat. With very realistic characters.
Great read
Love the author.
Her books are suspenseful, and great
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Death is Not Enough continues the stories of Rose’s Baltimore characters but you don’t have to have read the previous books. You can read these as stand alones!
You aren’t wondering who the bad guy is or what his plan is. The suspense comes from the ‘how’ aspect and its GOOD. Thorne was nearly framed for a murder as a teenager. He was found not guilty, but the real killer was never caught. Now, many years later he is being framed again. He is a successful defense lawyer, so there is no shortage of possible suspects and there is a connection to the original murder as well. No one weaves an intricate plot like Rose. She really is masterful at romantic suspense. Because the story is told in 3rd person, the reader gets to see multiple views-the good guys and the bad guys! I love this style-its so engaging!
Interlaced with the murder mystery is a friends to lovers romance between Thorne and Gwyn. Gwyn is one of Thorne’s partners in a nightclub and she also works as a paralegal in his firm. They have been friends for almost a decade, and Thorne has had feeling for her for most of that time! Gwyn barely survived a serial killer and is only now starting to get back to her life. She starts dating and Thorne realizes that he has to tell her how he feels. So, amidst the murder plots, scheming mob guys, and serious peril, Thorne and Gwyn realize they don’t want to face their lives alone any more. Its impossible NOT to like them-both are good, kind people who care deeply for those around them. Its easy to want them to get their HEA (and not get murdered or framed for murder)!
Death is Not Enough will keep you on your toes throughout and its a wild ride! If you enjoy romantic suspense that keeps you guessing, this is a great pick! There is enough romance to remind you its a romance novel, but it blends so seamlessly with the plot and danger!