In the third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas uncovers a world where technology can create beauty and youth, but passion and greed can destroy them…She was one of the most sought after women in the world. A top model who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted—even another woman’s man. And now she was dead, the victim of a brutal murder. … the victim of a brutal murder. Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas put her life on the line to take the case when suspicion fell on her best friend, the other woman in the fatal love triangle. Beneath the façade of glamour, Eve found that the world of high fashion thrived on an all-consuming obsession for youth and fame. One that led from the runway to the dark underworld of New York City where drugs could be found to fulfill any desire—for a price…
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Love every book in this series.
Nobody writes like JD ROBB. She keeps you on the edge of your seat with plot twists galore. With heavy doses of true love/romance and twisted criminals for our heroine and hero to defeat? You cannot find a better read. If you do not know the Eve Dallas series (The “In Death” books), I suggest you start at number 1. You will surely fall under Eve’s spell as surely as Adam did in the garden of Eden!!!
It’s getting harder and harder to only read one book a month for the #InDeathReadALong Challenge because I’m enjoying the In Death series by J.D. Robb. I’m sticking to it though to read one book in the series a month since I have quite a bit of other books to read too.
The third book in the In Death series has Eve Dallas tasked to solve the brutal murder of a top model. Eve’s best friend, Mavis, may be a suspect of the crime since she was there at the wrong time when the model was murdered. Before the top model was killed, there was drama between Mavis, the top model, and the fashion designer, Leonardo. The model had been with Leonardo, and he broke up with her because he was in love with Mavis. The model, though, didn’t accept that at all and threatened to make Leonardo’s show not go on because he wouldn’t be with her anymore. This is why Mavis was being seen as the murderer since she wanted to help Leonardo.
Eve is determined to find out who killed the model and begins to find out that there is something else dark and twisted happening in the fashion world that involves a deadly drug. She’ll find out what is happening, but it will cost her.
The book also follows Eve and Roarke preparing for their wedding together. Eve is stressed in the book because she has so much going on with the case. Roarke is there for her no matter what along the way. I adore Roarke even more after this book, which I thought wasn’t possible. He proves me wrong each time, though. I love his character so much. Eve is also going through a lot with her past that she doesn’t want to deal with, but unfortunately, it’s starting to affect her way of life. I feel for Eve after finding what happened to her in the first book, but this book dives into it more. Again, Eve has a great support system with Roarke and Dr. Mira.
I loved this book for not only the suspense of it but how much the characters are growing. I love Peabody because she’s knowledgeable and speaks her mind. I can’t wait to follow her character more. I adore Mavis, even though she can be challenging at times. She tries to get Eve to live her life. I wouldn’t say I like Summerset though and wish he would go away. He is not my favorite in the series on how he treats Eve. Someone needs to put him in his place.
J.D. Robb did a fantastic job keeping me on the edge of my seat with figuring out who was the real killer in the book. I was in shock after finding who it was because I was not expecting it to be that person. I actually started liking the person. What was I thinking?
Overall, the third book in the series receives 4.5-stars from me, and I highly recommend this book and series to readers that love Romantic Suspense. Be prepared to be addicted to the series after you start reading it. I know I’ve become addicted and can’t wait to read the next book in the series in April.
Wonderful story with a great plotline.
I just love how this story winds itself around Mavis being arrested for murder and Eve and Roarke getting married.
How Eve has to pull on her big girl panties to go dress shopping but can face a demented, drugged up woman and deck her without thinking.
Once again you are kept guessing right up till the end.
Original review for paperback version is missing but no hardship to reread.
I have been reading j. d robb for years. these books always keep the pages turning. following these crime solving characters is always a journey worth taking.
A great blend between the police procedural and the love story. Thanks J,D,
I just love the “In Death” series by JD Robb. This is another in that series that kept me engaged and wondering throughout.
This series is not for the faint of heart. Gritty New York police procedural with bad language and great sex. All the books are more than worth it. By this third book the recurring basic cast of great characters is nearly set.
Hubby and I are addicted to these books- are on 23 I think. A great read, and laugh out loud funny in parts.Love the characters.
I have read every “In Death” books that JD Robb has written and own them all. Just recently I went back to reread them and just finished this one again. Knowing where the characters are now in their evolution, it is easy to see where it all began and this third installment in the series lays some of that out. Eve’s best friend is suspect in a murder and it up to Eve and Roarke, to work through all of the evidence to prove otherwise. I highly recommend this book!
Still early in the series. Loved the wedding planning going on amidst a murder investigation
I have read all of this author’s books
No one writes better than J. D. Robb. Hands down her In Death books are the best!
I did not like the language in this book nor another book by J.D.Robb.
Anyone who has read her other “— in Death” titles will enjoy this one.
I’ve read all the Eve Dallas book and even if I reread them I find something I missed the first time around.
Love J.D. Robb!!! AKA Nora Roberts!!!
Every time I read a JD Robb book – I realize how much I’ve missed the characters. I’ve never read a bad book by her. They are truly great books !
loved it love her books
J.D.Robb always delivers a great story.