Wednesday 29 May 2013

Review: Naked in Death - J.D.Robb

In a world of danger and deception, she walks the line--between seductive passion and scandalous murder... Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, she's seen it all--and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she's going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire--and a suspect in Eve's murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and it's up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about--except the addictive hunger of needing his touch.

My thoughts:
Not the review to write after a long long workday, which also was mostly spent outside, in the strange May heat wave. But I will try to string a few words together.

Do I love Roarke now? No, I can't see it. He was all over here, did I get why he found her attractive? Nope. I never saw the passion or felt anything between them. Did I get why she went for him? God no. She was a cop, bad bad call there.

But it was not bad. Nope (even if I kept thinking of the show Castle), it was thrilling, suspenseful. I wondered about the killer. I wondered about Eve and Roarke (not that I cared much but still.) It was one of those books that are good, but that I still wont buy more of. It felt like a good one time deal.

Cover
BORING

In Death #1
Sci-fi / futuristic / suspense /romance
Mass Market Paperback, 306 pages
Published July 1st 1995 by Berkley
Own

Posted by Blodeuedd at 20:35
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53 comments:

  1. Carole Rae29 May, 2013 20:38

    Eh...sorry that this was a one-hit deal. :/ Some series are like that. hahaha. Have a cookie to relax you after a long day of work *hands cookie*

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    1. Blodeuedd29 May, 2013 22:32

      Good, but not in the way that it was good enough to buy more

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  2. Melliane29 May, 2013 21:26

    I have some of these books, like 34 books I think? yes and I haven't read any, I should try.

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    1. Blodeuedd29 May, 2013 22:33

      Yup...A LOT. That is why I am thinking nope

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  3. Melissa (Books and Things)29 May, 2013 22:17

    I've still wanted to read at least one of these. One day! :D

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  4. Darlene29 May, 2013 22:30

    Hmmmm, where have I been? I didn't even know she wrote as J.D. Robb. This doesn't sound too bad though.

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    1. Blodeuedd29 May, 2013 22:34

      She has written over 30 books like that ;)

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  5. Elysium29 May, 2013 23:08

    Sorry to hear you didn't like it that much. I've fallen to much behind with these and I'm trying to catch up this year.

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  6. Chris30 May, 2013 00:14

    On the plus side, you really only have to read the first 15-20 maybe (if that) to get the most interesting parts of the story arc.

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 08:26

      Oh, only that many? That's nothing then ;)

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  7. Mel30 May, 2013 00:14

    I've never read any of this series and it's not been near the top of my must read list. Still don't think I'll rush to read it!

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 08:27

      Don't rush it. I mean I liked the story, but the characters, no I did not get them. They would have lowered the grade but I felt kind

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  8. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer30 May, 2013 00:47

    I actually liked this series, although admittedly I stopped reading them around #17..LOL

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  9. Felicia the Geeky Blogger30 May, 2013 01:26

    I agree! I totally don't get the Roarke thing but I do love the mysteries in the 3 that I have read :)

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 08:28

      I did like that, I mean the story was good, the characters not so much. But it
      's like this new show I started to watch. The main character is a total asshole, but the series is good

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  10. The Bookworm30 May, 2013 02:15

    I've read one of these books a long time ago Sorry this one was kind of meh.

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  11. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)30 May, 2013 03:13

    Aaah, bummer. I've not tried this author. And hope you feel better after all that work. Try to get some rest.

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 08:31

      Thanks :) I took it easy, long day since it was "graduation day"

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  12. Julie30 May, 2013 03:33

    The mysteries are amazing and the characters develop more and more in each book. Even though you won't be reading more at least you can say you read the famous Roarke now ;)

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 08:31

      I have, I saw...signs of something in him. But mostly I was all, creepy!

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  13. Nise' 30 May, 2013 04:19

    Sorry you did not like this first book. I do hope you give Eve and Roarke another chance. I love them, but the series is not for everyone. I love the audios too.

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 08:33

      It's just, buy no, borrow? Yeah maybe, if they could be found but the library had like part 30

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  14. Staci30 May, 2013 05:23

    I love this series! Sorry you don't care for them, but hey, we can't all like the same thing!!! I just finished Book five on audio a few hours ago!!

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 08:33

      Cool :) I do think they might get better, but there are SO many

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  15. Teddyree30 May, 2013 08:07

    Not going to continue on hey, so many friends love this series ... but I haven't started

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  16. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 08:34

    500, yup something like that ;) It's just too way daunting

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  17. Mary (Bookfan)30 May, 2013 14:50

    I've read a couple by Nora Roberts but none of the JD Robb books. Not sure I'll ever get to them...

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 22:09

      I have only read 1 Nora books, but that one I did not like at all. It was an oldie

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  18. Bark At The Ghouls30 May, 2013 18:39

    I remember loving this back when it first came out but I lost track somewhere along the way. I tried to get my husband to read it and he thought it was awful!

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    1. Blodeuedd30 May, 2013 22:09

      I do not think I could get BF to read it...nope. Watch the movie, yes, if one was made ;)

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  19. Anonymous31 May, 2013 01:51

    You are SO right about this cover. Boresville. It sounds like there were a lot of issue with this, but the fact that this reminded you of Castle has me interested now. I love that show!

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    1. Blodeuedd31 May, 2013 08:23

      You know, female cop, hot rich guy ;) Castle is just funnier but there was this Castle vibe over it

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  20. Book of Secrets31 May, 2013 03:32

    I've come across many one hit wonders myself. I was always afraid of this series because it's set in the future. I'm skeerd of sci-fi. ;)

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    1. Blodeuedd31 May, 2013 08:24

      There was hardly any sci-fi at all. I mean oh there was mentions of a space station and shuttles, but it was all low key

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  21. Silverlight31 May, 2013 05:47

    So many people I know LOVE this series, and especially Roarke-me not so much :/ I'm glad to find I'm not the only one, and will NEVER have Roarke as my Book BF, or continue w/ this series. *High five*

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    1. Blodeuedd31 May, 2013 08:24

      *high five*
      He was a bit of a creepy stalker at one time. Not sexy at all.

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  22. A Buckeye Girl Reads31 May, 2013 14:49

    The covers are all a bit boring, but give Eve & Roarke another chance. I enjoyed the others so much more then book one.

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    1. Blodeuedd02 June, 2013 23:03

      I do wonder, but I do not wanna buy more. The library has some, like the 20-30 in the series

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  23. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog31 May, 2013 18:08

    the covers just want to sell her name :) i haven't read anything by her or nora actually.

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    1. Blodeuedd02 June, 2013 23:04

      I have read this one and another one that was really bad

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  24. Aurian01 June, 2013 15:00

    I am very sorry you did not really like the characters. This is one of my very favourite series out there. If you come to Holland, you can borrow my books, no problem. The covers are never exciting, but you do recognize them at a glance.

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    1. Blodeuedd02 June, 2013 23:05

      When I come to Holland..and stay for a month ;) I will totally read all of them

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  25. BookaholicCat02 June, 2013 13:42

    I have this book on my TBR since ever... I think it'll stay there a while lot longer.

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  26. Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholic09 June, 2013 06:18

    All the covers are boring. Roarke isn't great in this one. He gets better. Promise. Read another one. Please!!!

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    1. Blodeuedd09 June, 2013 23:10

      Oh....no :/ I just do not want to buy another one when my wishlist is HUGE. The library has the later ones so...

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  27. Cherry10 June, 2013 18:00

    The first book wasn't the greatest but I bought the audiobooks like 25 books in the series all at the same time as a bargain deal so I listened on even though I wasn't enamoured with this book. And it proved to be a good series. And yes the covers are not pretty at all.

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  28. Blodeuedd10 June, 2013 23:11

    That is quite the bargain 0_0

    Hm...must check the library for audio

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