I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Feared is one of Lisa Scottoline’s best Rosato and DiNunzio books. There are so many twists and turns in this book that my head was spinning. I have to say that the ending was so unexpected. I definitely did not see it coming. Very good book.

Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors. I believe this was only my first or second Rosato and DiNunzio books. I found it very enjoyable. LIsa Scottoline has an amazing ability to really allow the reader to understand the characters. They all have so much depth. Great read! I highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and especially Lisa Scottoline for a chance the read this advance copy.

Ah, Lisa Scottoline. You never let me down.

"Feared" is another fantastic novel featuring the amazing Rosato and DiNunzio team. I loved this book, as I love all her other books. The plot twists! The ending! Lisa Scottoline is such a talented writer. Love love love.

Another great read from Lisa Scottoline. A real page turner. You just can't put it down until the end. Lots of great character development. Lots of twists that keep you guessing who done it.

Lisa Scottoline's recent novel about DiNunzio & Rosato and all their friends from South Phli is an enjoyable and not always predictable adventure.This plot differs from the others since Mary is very pregnant and continuing all of her stressful activities as an lawyer. It is even more stressful. She is under a lot of pressure since her closest friend is accused of murdering a member of their law firm, Mary naturally is her lawyer and works very hard to clear her friend and coworkers name.I"m not going to give the ending away but I was completely surprised by it!

I love Lisa Scottoline. I’ve read most of her books and Feared was another great installment in the series.
As usual, the characters were likable, the story was compelling and kept me on the seat of my chair.
I felt compelled to read through the night and find out where the story finished. I did not see the twist coming when the killer was finally revealed. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and love this series! A great read! I highly recommend.

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Exactly what you would hope for and expect from Lisa Scottoline's newest novel. Twists and turns throughout every chapter, and a great villian, appropriately named Machiavelli.

Lisa Scottoline is back with another Rosato & DiNunzio law firm mystery. The women who fought back against sexism in the legal community by forming their own mostly female law firm are now being sued for reverse discrimination. They suspect recurring nemesis, Nick Machiavelli, is behind the trumped up allegations.

Meanwhile the firm is representing a small technology company in a David-versus-Goliath antitrust case. They are not in a position to devote any more of their dwindling (wo)man hours to defend the discrimination case, especially with Mary--now 8 months pregnant--about to go on maternity leave.

Unexpected twists abound in this installment, as well as the tried-and-true elements, such as visits from Mary’s parents and the geriatric trio of Tonys. Humorous observations about pregnancy and Italian families permeate and delight the reader. As the law partners wrestle with gender in the workplace, Mary and her husband, Anthony, try to untangle gender roles and expectations when it comes to parenting.

Will Rosato & DiNunzio successfully defend against the discrimination case? Will corporate shenanigans and market power defeat the little guy? Will Mary safely carry to term? Which Italian grandma will get priority in caring for the new baby?

Bennie, Judy, and Mary are back in this latest Lisa Scottoline offering. Having watched the women grow into the all female partner law firm of Rosato & DiNunzio over the years it is an interesting turn to have reverse discrimination law suit filed against them by Nick Machiavelli.
The many twist, turns, and side alleys as the partners explore legal defenses with their lawyer Roger that involve the teachings of Lao-Tzu.
Along the way, John, the lawyer who had interviewed several candidates for a job and mentioned the difficulty in working for an all female led firm is murdered just as the firms biggest case is at a crucial point. Without John the firm is in shock and the case missing the main component. Couple all this with Mary DiNunzio being pregnant and near term you have another exciting Scottoline tale.
I hope this series of characters makes it to a tv series some day.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

The law firm Rosato & DiNunzio for London Technologies were getting geared up for an antitrust lawsuit against Home Hacks and EXMS, which they were certain they could win. Then a prosecutor by the name of Nick Machiavelli filed a lawsuit with the Human Relations Commission of Philadelphia alleging that his plaintiffs were discriminated against as males and were not hired by Rosato & DiNunzio, an all female law firm. He even went so far as to give a press conference basically besmirching their firm and its integrity. Needless to say, the clients started to call and fired their firm, as well as potential clients looking at other law firms. Rosato & DiNunzio decided to hold their own press conference to present their facts to the press. It is during this press conference, that the one male attorney, John Foxman, was pressed about the fact that he had told the plaintiff, during an interview, that he felt out of place because he was a male. It was further discovered, during the press conference, that John was looking for another job. This was quite a shock to the female partners, since he had not disclosed this information to them previously. John decides to resign, which just gives credibility to the Human Relations Conmissions’ case. Then the real battle begins. It seemed like there was no recovering from this. John is later found murdered, and the three female partners of Rosato & DiNunzio are considered as persons of interest, one of which is Mary DiNunzio, and she’s 7 months pregnant. Who could have killed John, and what was the motive? Why was this complaint from Human Relations Commission really filed? Will the police find the murderer? Will the law firm be able to sustain the ferocious press coverage? Will the firm be able to continue with the London Technologies antitrust case that John worked so hard on? So many secrets. I really enjoyed the legal espionage, which this book covered. The plot was genius. The character development was right on. The reader could relate to each one of the characters. The ending was a complete surprise to me. I definitely didn’t see it coming. Lisa Scollatine is a superb author and has delivered a great legal thriller once again!!

I could read this book without seeing the cover or knowing the author and would know exactly who wrote it. Classic Scottoline that doesn’t disappoint. I love reading a suspense book that’s not so overly intense. The characters are my friends as I feel I’ve known them for years. It’s serious subject matter but I’m absolutely in love with Mary’s very large extended family who are so endearing. Great story line with lots of interesting details and a surprising conclusion. @netgalley @lisascottoline @stmartinspress

When the mostly female law office of Rosato & DiNunzio is slapped with a reverse discrimination
lawsuit, the entire staff moves into action. It would appear that the suit is baseless and a lawyer, Nick Machiavelli, just has a vendetta stemming from cases he has lost to the firm in the past.
Things get complicated when John Foxman, the only male lawyer in Rosato & DiNunzio’s firm, is murdered. Suspicion falls on Judy Carrier, a lawyer also employed at the firm. She happened to be secretly dating John. The story is well written with the right amount of twists and turns.
The characters are well developed. Especially believable are Mary DINunzio’s Italian famiy, friends and neighbors.
Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I was given an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

The gang is back, with Machiavelli and the South Philly squad for color, in full force. It’s good to see the author in the height of her powers, chronicling the triumph of strong ladies over trash men, after the last stand-alone that was a bit, uh, unwoke vis-a-vis gender politics. If you like these characters, you’ll like this book. Genuine plot twist I wasn’t expecting about 30% in kept me interred to the end.

Lisa Scottoline has done it again. A beautifully written book that is full of friends, family, and twists and turns. Reading Feared brings you into the lives of Mary and her extended family. As the book beings, Mary is very pregnant and looking forward to the birth of her first child. Settling into a relaxed third trimester for Mary is simply not meant to be. Mary, Bennie and Judy (her law partners) are served with papers stating that they are being sued for reverse discrimination. This throws them and their firm into a tailspin filled with a conspiracy, murder and intrigue. Mary, Bennie and Judy must race against the clock to save their reputation and law practice. This is a must read, page turner!

Bennie, Mary and Judy find themselves in a very difficult position. They are being charged with reverse discrimination, and their one male lawyer, John, seems to agree with certain aspects of the charges against them. When John is killed they are not only fighting the lawsuit but the police in trying to find John's killer. Could all this stress cause complications with Mary's pregnancy?

A big thank you to St. Martin's Press for a paperback ARC of this new installment in the Rosato & DiNunzio series. Mary has been on of my favorite characters since I read "Everywhere That Mary Went" and it is heartwarming to see Mary about to become a mother. Meanwhile, there are lawsuits and a murder to deal with as well as the legal machinations of Nick Machiavelli. The action is nonstop and the murderer was a total surprise to me. I know fans of Mary and Judy will really love this one.

Feared by Lisa Scottoline is a heart-racing plot. The intensity of the scenes kept my heart pounding. I was not sure of what would be the outcome. The main character went through a lot of changes recently. From motherhood to catching bad guys, this strong independent woman made me speechless. Her bravery was crazy. Lies, deception, and danger hung in the air. Lisa Scottoline poured suspense and action onto every page. Not one single boring moment. Also, I loved the small community of support that was created for the main character. It softened the hard yet dark edges of this story. 

Romance, crime, and mystery are displayed here. I could not get enough of the characters. Mary is the central character. She is pregnant and solved a case that others couldn't solve. Her instincts are so clear, that it was frightening. Her guesses were right but sometimes the wrong suspect is chosen. But none of that stopped Mary from working the case. Her strong willed personality helped define her as a woman not to be toyed with...as one of the male characters has figured out later in the plot. The connection between Mary and her husband, as well as the connection with another man kept the me guessing. Feared is a novel about facing fears and getting justice. Overall, I would recommend it to readers seeking a rush of adrenaline.

A welcome addition to the Rosato & DiNunzio series. This time around they are being sued for reverse discrimination because they are an all female law firm. Great characters, plot twists and enough red herrings to keep you guessing. Highly recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel!
Bennie and Mary are back in “Feared”, the new Rosato and DiNunzio novel by Lisa Scottoline.
Bennie, Mary and Judy are shocked to the core when they are served with papers that claim reverse discrimination, for refusing to hire male lawyers. When their only male associate, John, admits there is some truth to this and quits the firm, the ladies must focus all of their energies on defending their case. When it comes to light that the lawyer defending this case is one of Mary’s arch enemies, the trio begin to sense that something is not quite right. Unexpectedly, John is murdered and not only are they left to defend their case, but one of their own is being accused of murder.
The wonderful thing about Scottoline is that you don’t need to have read the previous novels in the set to know what is going on. I have been lax, I can admit, and have only read two previous R&D stories. (a problem I will soon address!) “Feared” brings back the entire DiNunzio clan with its full, Italian charm!
This novel, like all of Scottoline’s, is obviously very legal-heavy. The cases being argued in this novel are not only legal-heavy, but there is one that is particularly tech-heavy. Some of these complex terms and processes were a bit difficult for me to follow, but, “Feared” is not at all a strictly legal drama, and the romantic, action-packed and suspenseful bits were what kept me hooked!
Mary is a great character and I love her noisy (and nosy) family. I was thrilled that they played a prominent role in this novel. Some of the plot touched on social issues current to our modern society (such as the reverse discrimination lawsuit and the gender issues assumed therein), yet the novel managed to avoid being preachy and haughty.
I always enjoy a good Scottoline novel, and this was a nice treat after suffering a bit of a reading slump. Fans of Rosato and DiNunzio will not be disappointed in this newest release and to those who are new to the duo, “Feared” is just as easy to read as a stand-alone (although, with Scottoline, why would you?)
(Also, for the record, the write-up of the novel on Goodreads is wrong. See the NetGalley description or mine here to get a plot summary).

I’ve read all of the Rosato and now the Rosato & DiNunzio books along with Ms. Scottoline’s standalone stories. I love this series, the female attorney’s and the recently added male attorney, along with family and friends.

This is an unusual case with a reverse discrimination lawsuit by Nick Machiavelli, who has had it in for Mary after losing a case to her recently. The law firm is shocked by the allegations and as more details emerge, they are frantic as the continuing news stories are not only affecting their business but their reputations.

There are numerous poignant moments between Mary and her husband Anthony, John, his handicapped brother William and Judy, and even Bennie. I always enjoy any scenes with Mary’s parents, the numerous Tony’s – Pigeon Tony, Tony Two-Feet, etc. The South Philly neighborhoods are full of large, loving extended families, long-time friends, and plenty of food.

When one of their own attorney’s is found murdered, many secrets come to light and the number of potential suspects increase.

With Mary pregnant, she is working harder than ever and there were a few medical concerns. With a seemingly new crisis each day, she just can’t relax and rest and works tirelessly trying to find the criminal(s) who have caused so much chaos and heartbreak.

I really enjoyed the scenes with Mary, Machiavelli and his mother, along with many ladies from the neighborhood. I laughed out loud when his mother said she could tell by looking in his eyes whether he was lying or not and she was correct!

The ending was quite terrifying with an unexpected plot twist, which kept me flipping my (Kindle) pages faster and faster.

This was an entertaining story with a lot going on but it all was managed expertly by Ms. Scottoline. After several books in this series, I can easily visualize the many characters and feel every emotion. This series would make a great TV program!

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this early copy.