#NetGalley #feared Available August 14, 2018

This is the sixth book in the Rosato & DiNuzio series. The nearly all lady law firm is caught off guard when they discover that they are being sued for reverse discrimination by three men. To make matters worse they find that John Foxman, one of their employees is planning to resign due to feeling uncomfortable and not always being treated fairly.

The lawyer representing the reverse discrimination case is Nick Machiavelli, a man who earlier lost a case to Mary and is more than happy to take her firm on again. However, the legal suit takes a turn when John Foxman, the man working for Mary's firm ends up dead. This, of course, makes her firm look more guilty than ever since Machiavelli was hoping John would testify against Mary's firm.

The ladies try to stay ahead of Nick Machiavelli as they hurriedly attempt to solve who murdered their employee and friend. They also need to find out why the reverse discrimination was filed by applicants who had applied for jobs at their firm.


What Concerned Me: I had a very hard time becoming interested in this story until approximately a quarter of the way in. If this hadn't been a book that I felt obligated to read because NetGalley was kind enough to give me that opportunity, I'm sure I would have stopped with the first chapter. I felt it was mostly dialogue and not very well written at that. For several chapters nothing made me want to continue turning pages.

I also felt Nick's reactions weren't always true to character.

What I Liked Most: I really liked the characters comprising the Italian family.

As an avid mystery/thriller reader, I felt this didn't really fit the "thriller" billing that it has been labeled with. That said, this is a very prominent author with a large following. I think this probably is a case of different books for different folks. Admittedly, it wasn't my type of mystery/thriller.

Thanks, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This book is in a series but can be read Alone. I haven’t read this series except for the first two.
A lawyer and her firm are sued for discrimination about not hiring male employees.
I liked this book very good with twists and turns,

The novel, Feared by Lisa Scottoline, is an excellent thriller involving the Rosato and DiNunzio legal firm. Mary DiNunzio and Bernie Rosato are begin sued for reverse sex discrimination. It involves three male lawyers who were interviewed by the Rosato DiNunzio law firm. All three were not hired. As the novel progresses it is clear that Mary's legal nemesis, Nick Machiavelli, is behind the sexual discrimination law suit. There are elements of surprise, humanity, deceit, loyalty and murder in this novel. I enjoyed see the characters in the Rosato and DiNunzio who have been in other novels by Ms. Scottoline. This is a read that will be thought about long after the last page. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this novel in return for a fair and honest review of this novel.

Much better than the last Rosato and DiNunzio. The story was interesting- greed gone so wrong it led to murder. And the peripheral characters were very entertaining, the neighborhood Italian ladies trying to help everybody out.

This is book 6 in the Rosato & DiNunzio series. I believe I have read all of them and always look forward to the next one. Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors, reading both her Rosato novels and her other suspenseful novel.s. Her books deal with social justice and the legal system.
Feared continues the legal team of Bennie Rosato, Mary DiNunzio, Judy Carrier and the rest of the associates in their office. This time they are being sued for reverse sex discrimination as they consider themselves an all women law firm. However, they do have one male associate. The story is centered around this one male associate and what happens to him. ( I don't want to give anything away so no spoilers here.)
Nick Machiavelli returns in this book and continues the tense relationship between Mary and him. The south Philly characters are all here; Mary's parents, the Tonys and Mary's husband, Anthony.
Lisa Scotolino brings all the characters to light. You feel like you know them all and with each book they become part of your family, too. I read this book in 2 days; I couldn't put it down. Had to know what happens and I didn't figure out the guilty party until it was revealed!
If you haven't read any of the previous books in the series it won't be a problem to start with this one; but I will assure you that after reading this book you will want to go back and read the others in this series. A delightful, suspenseful and intriguing read!

I love the Rosato and DiNunio series! Each book has been entertaining, the characters have been endearing, it's been wonderful to see the progression of their lives....and Feared is no exception.
In this sixth book, Mary, Bennie, Judy and crew continue their adventures in the legal work of Philadelphia, when they're faced with the murder of one of their own. The story was creative and while I wasn't initially interested in the subject of antitrust law, I did gain an understanding and appreciation.
As usual, there are twists and turns, many of which were unexpected and it was an entertaining book. Ms. Scottoline is such a prolific writer (I don't know how she does it), and I'm looking forward to #7!
Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read Feared.

I generally enjoy Lisa Scottoline’s Writing and the sarcastic quipping that goes on between her two main characters, Bennie and Mary. By about halfway through this book, the snarkiness got old for me. I also grew tired of the dialogue between Judy and Mary. It was too gooey.

The storyline kept me engaged for most of the book. I found some of the scenarios to be very realistic in today’s world. At the risk of giving the ending away I will simply say that Scottoline did a good and “lawyerly” job of developing alternative theories from the police’s. This kept me guessing at who the murderer was.

Lisa Scottoline has written another exciting book in the Rosato and DiNunzio Series. Everyone in the law firm is surprised to learn that Nick Machiavelli has brought a reverse gender discrimination case against them. The partners are even more surprised to learn a well liked associate John Foxman made an inappropriate remark about his chance to make partner in an all female firm while he was interviewing a promising candidate for the firm. He is one of the three young lawyers who are represented by Machiavelli in the discrimination case.

This is a fast paced legal procedure/murder mystery that has the law firm scrambling to defend itself against the false accusations of Machiavelli who is trying to put them out of business. When Foxman is found murdered, they are shocked when their legal opponent announces on television that they are responsible for his death.

By now some of the characters feel like old friends. All the characters, old and new, are well developed. I had no idea who the murderer was until the reveal and that is the sign of a well written book. If you've never read a Lisa Scottoline mystery, you're missing sovme very good stories.#Feared#NetGalley

I really enjoyed this book all the characters were well written The book is big on family values which you don’t see very often the murder plot was put across very good you didn’t know who had done i5 t8ll near the end . Funny in parts with interacting personalities

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel!

This book was a fast paced book that I found hard to put down! I haven't yet read the other books in this series but certainly plan to now. I highly recommend this book if you or a fan of Lisa Scottoline or even if you've never read her books before! 5 stars.

New York Times Bestselling Author, Lisa Scottolini, has released the sixth novel in the Rosato & DiNunzio series, Feared. Unlike the previous novels, where the firm is representing clients who are in trouble, in this novel the plaintiffs are targeting both Mary and Bennie personally, and the suit is serious enough that it is causing them to suffer bad press; they are expecting to ultimately lose their firm if things go as they are. All of the beloved characters are back in this novel, which makes it like reading about family. Unfortunately, one of their own has been found murdered, and Judy Carrier is the main suspect. Mary is very pregnant, and that hinders her in investigating the murder and the bogus charges against the firm.

One of the most charming aspects of this delightful series is Mary’s Italian family – it’s very true to form as to close Italian families and shows how loyal family can be no matter what. Mary is working overtime, and her husband is worried that she is putting their soon-to-be-born baby in jeopardy; several events finally convince Mary that she needs to let up a little. However, the reputation of the firm and those who work there is at stake, and Mary won’t give up.

Scottolini’s well-developed characters seem real, and readers will be able to relate and have empathy. Of course readers sometimes see what is happening before the victims, so reading can be frustrating until the characters figure it out. The story flows, and is hard to put down, and the suspense builds throughout. As the details are unraveled and explained, readers will be on the edge of their seats.

Highly recommended, this series is not only fun, but suspenseful and well-written. The bonus to this novel is that readers will ultimately find out the baby details, but not until the very end, even after the dénouement, so there is extra incentive to pick it up and read it quickly.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I love this series! Lisa Scottoline writes another thriller. I look forward to all her books and am never disappointed. Feared kept me wondering how the story would end. I love these characters and the South Philly references.

Scottoline delivers a perfect blend of characters, setting and story in this delightful series of strong women lawyers.

SUMMARY
Feared, is the sixth book in the Rosato and DiNunzio series. A baby shower for Mary is interrupted when papers are served announcing that three men are suing the law firm for reverse sex discrimination. They claim they were not hired because it’s a all female firm, and there are no opportunities for men. Mary and Bennie are outraged. But to make matters worse the one male attorney, John, intends to resign, and just in the midst of a huge anti-trust suit, claiming there is some truth to this reverse sex discrimination case.

The plaintiffs lawyer is Nick Machiavelli who has already lost to Mary once. Now he will stop at nothing, he not wants only win, but to destroy the Rosato and DiNunzio firm. It soon becomes clear that Machiavelli will do anything in his power to achieve his end, even if the case turns deadly. The stakes have never been higher for Mary and her associates as they try to keep Machiavelli at bay, win an anti-trust case, solve a murder and save the law firm they love. All while Mary is eight months pregnant.

Is it better to be loved or feared?

REVIEW
Reading a Lisa Scottoline novel is like putting on your most comfortable pair of jeans or sitting down with an old friend with a glass of wine and catching up. It just feels good. The women in the Rosato and DiNunzio firm are amazing and diverse. They are all strong and fearless women with heart and humanity. If you are looking for a great book with strong women characters, this is it.

Mary bravely battles with both Machiavelli and her pregnancy. Her family and the growing number of Tonys are so funny you can’t help but giggle! They just love Mary so much and will do absolutely anything for her. And it seems everyone in South Philly loves Mary, and she likes it that way. Machiavelli, on the other hand, would rather be feared than loved, just like his namesake the real Niccolo Machiavelli. I love how this theme plays out in the book throughout the book.

The part I liked most was the unique flavor of the people, the dialect, and setting of South Philly. The description of the Italian neighborhood is vivid. The short chapters are full of action and suspense making this a snappy page-turner, with plenty of twists and turns and a huge surprises the end. Scottoline has as usual, created a perfect blend of characters, setting and story. Her writing continues to be effortless and is engaging.


Anyone who likes Scottoline, legal thrillers, or strong women characters would love this book. And if you have never read one of her book you should! She was born in Philadelphia and earned a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania, and then graduated from the University of Pennsylvania law school. She clerked for judges at state and federal appellate courts and later became a litigator in Philadelphia. After the birth of her daughter, she left the law and started writing, and hasn’t stopped yet. She has since written 30 best-selling novels.

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Publisher St. Martin Press
Published August 14, 2018
Review www.bluestockingreviews.com

An unscrupulous lawyer, a devious plan and a murder combine to create a fast paced, excellent mystery for the law offices of Rosato and DiNunzio. The law office, comprised mainly of women and proud of it, is slapped with a reverse discrimination charge which cites comments by their sole male associate in the charge.
It is up to the crack team of lawyers to uncover the truth behind the allegations and the underlying associations connected to the charge along with solving the murder of their sole associate. Things are not always what they appear.

Fans of Scottoline's Rosato & DiNunzio's series will enjoy this latest thriller.. Against the backdrop of South Philly we again welcome the cast of characters that the reader had come to know and love. This time the law firm is accused of reverse sex discrimination by an old nemesis. With poor Mary close to delivery, things escalate quickly. Good thing they have the support of the Italian neighborhood!

Number 6 in the Rosato & DiNunzio Series

Mary, Bennie and Judy are back and so is Nick Machiavelli. And boy can that guy hold a grudge! Having been bested by Mary, he is out for revenge.

For starters, they and the firm have been hit with a reverse discrimination lawsuit, claiming they only hire women. As the women are reeling from that accusation they find out that one of their own has had an unwitting part in the lawsuit.

When he is found dead in his apartment, secrets begin to pop out of the woodwork! Judy has been secretly dating him for months and is now the prime suspect in his murder. While trying to keep the clients they have and solve the murder of their friend and associate, Mary is trying not to go into labor and is determined to fight her nemesis with every trick in her bag. Of course that means turning to the family. The Tony's are a fount of information, but as their biggest and latest client drops them, will it even matter what they find out?

I finished this book in one sitting - it was so gripping that I could NOT put it down. I did not figure out who the killer was until they did and that is a sure sign of great writing. I was immersed in the story, their lives, and their problems and was sad that I finished it.

As always, Lisa pulls the reader into the story and does not allow you to escape the pages. She remains one of my very favorite authors for this reason.

I'm a faithful series reader, and I love it when a writer is able to keep her characters and their lives evolving. For awhile, I feared that Lisa Scottoline had lost the thread -- I haven't enjoyed the other Rosato and DiNunzio series as fully as the earlier books. But this one had all the elements I've come to expect and a few surprises. There was a solid plot line, with plenty of bated-breath, "what-next?!" moments. There was reliable insight to the law. Woven throughout were the warm, complicated relationships of Mary DiNunzio's world, and the entire mix is seasoned with Mary's gently sarcastic barbs.

A tagline for this installment could be, "It takes a village to solve a case." Never has South Philly played such a memorable role in a Scottoline book.

Some other reviewers have complained a bout a slight "chick-lit" vibe, but what so many of Scottoline's readers love is how well the female viewpoint is integrated into the "serious" legal work and the thrilling mysteries. Think of it as a feminist statement: we can be girly and badass, too. I also read several readers' feedback that there was too much religion. I'm not Catholic, don't even practice a religion, but I take this as cultural insight, delivered with a very light touch.

I've read every Lisa Scottoline book, and this might be my favorite. (I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)

This book was great; classic Scottoline. I've been a longtime reader and I love LS's legal thrillers, and I have to say that this one did not disappoint!! I give it 4.5 - half a point taken off because the first 3-4 chapters were very brusque and matter of fact and not written in quite the right voice; rounded up to 5 because the rest of the story was fantastic. I have to say, I didn't see ANY of the last 10 or so chapters coming when I started the book (which is just the way I like it, I admit!), and that made my reading experience much better. All in all a fantastic read, and I can't wait for Scottoline's next Rosato & Co book.