In the sixth Rosato and DiNunzio book, the firm is sued directly by Mary’s archnemesis, Nick Machiavelli. Three male plantiffs are alleging gender hiring discrimination and using the words of the firm’s sole male attorney against them. Hiring Roger Vitez to defend them, the firm is shocked to discover a murder. Now rushing to save their firm and find a killer, Bennie, Mary and Judy makes some strange bedfellows in Feared.

Mary’s Tony-filled family is always a treat. Her pragnancy issues are played mostly for laughs. However, there are plenty of twists for thriller fans. A good entry to the series with no spoilers to earlier books, Feared is highly recommended to thriller and Lisa Scottoline fans. 4 stars!

Thanks to the publisher, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

A very interesting novel about sex discrimination in the work place. In my humble opinion, Lisa Scottoline is one of our best writers, but I think she was reaching a little in this story. . Still, it was well-done and interesting.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press and Lisa Scottoline for the opportunity to read the latest installment of her Rosato & DiNunzio series - another winner! I may be biased because, as I've said before, I would read Scottoline's shopping lists - I'm sure they would be entertaining because she's such a great writer.

This latest book finds lawyer partners Bennie Rosato and Mary DiNunzio (who is now 7 months pregnant) being sued on a reverse discrimination charge because they didn't hire male attorneys who applied for a job. Their single male attorney gives the lawsuit more teeth when he is found to have said that he sometimes feels out of place and may not have the same opportunity for advancement. When he resigns, the press have a field day. To make matters worse, the lawyer filing the lawsuit is Mary's bitter adversary, Nick Machiavelli, who appears to want to shutter their firm. However, the case soon becomes deadly and Rosato and DiNunzio are on the fight to find a killer while saving their firm.

It's wonderful to lose hours with these characters again. This could definitely be a stand-alone novel but all of the characters become so much fuller with the background gathered by reading the previous books. Highly recommended!

Timely, A case of male discrimination, how the victim and accused are effected by the suit. Then our friends, the lawyers are the accused of sexual discrimination; defendent in this case is murdered. Fasinating how the 2 cases are pulled together,

If you haven't read this series before, this is a fine place to start and if you have, well, this is another terrific installment. The Rosato and DiNunzio books are less about the law or murder etc and more about the family of women who work together. Equally, they are about South Philly- and that's what makes them special. This is not exception. Bennie, Mary, and Judy find themselves in the unusual position of being sued for sex discrimination by the evil Nick Machiavelli and then, John, their only male associate is murdered. Mary's pregnant (woohoo! can't wait to see what happens next) and that provides some of the leavening in the story. I always appreciate that the law in these novels is actually accurate but does not overwhelm the rest of the book. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Well plotted, nicely written, and all in all the very good read I've come to expect from Scottoline.

A big thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. I have not read a book by Lisa Scottoline in a long time. I am not sure if I have read any in this series. So from the beginning I felt a disconnect. This is I believe number six in the series. Not that the characters aren't described well but they obviously have a history which is unknown to me. I would say this reads probably better in order. I enjoyed the interplay between the lawyers Judy, Bennie and Mary. Mary is the main focus and she is pregnant. I didn't like her husband, he treated her like a fragile flower and it was annoying. Her family was crazy and a stereotypical Italian family! Overall, I enjoyed the story and was surprised by the ending. I rate this a 3.

This book is perfect for anyone that loves law-themed books/TV/movies. Scottoline seems to know her way around the law/a court room. This is the sixth installment in the series led by all star female characters.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my advance copy.

As I open the latest in the DiNunzzio and Rosato series, it feels like I am visiting old friends. The story starts out with the firm being sued for reverse discrimination by the seemingly soulless Nick Machiavelli who is seeking revenge after losing a case to them. It even seems their own associate Foxman may be turning against them. In classic Scottoline style the story builds as a murder mystery is added to the mix. In the midst of it all you still feel the heart and warmth of family and friends. The question, Is it Better to be Loved or Feared?” was a theme throughout the story. By the end I was turning pages as fast as possible. And there were surprises until the last chapter. Thanks to NetGalley for the electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I knew, before I started this book, that I was going to love it for two reasons: 1) it's a Rosato & DiNunzio book and, 2) it's by one of my favorite authors! I was not mistaken. This book took me on a ride that I will not soon forget. I read it on vacation and could barely put it down to see the mountains or the seashore! It was that good.

I don't think you need to have read the previous books in the series to enjoy this one. The author gives the reader enough background to get us involved.

Bravo, Lisa! This is another keeper.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

I always enjoy the books in this series and I liked this one better than most. It could definitely be read as a standalone.
Well developed characters and a plot that keeps on guessing until the end.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an eARC of this book.

I just finished Feared by Lisa Scottoline and I happily give it 5 stars. This typical Lisa Scottoline all the way. The main character in this book is Mary DiNunzio who is loved by everyone. It took me a while to figure out that title is part of Mary’s dilemma: is it better to be feared or loved. All of us who know Mary knows that Mary is almost universally loved. She spends a big part of this book with her family and all her friends in the neighborhood and everyone does love Mary. Mary is 7 months pregnant and is portrayed wonderfully by Lisa Scottoline with all the little foibles of being pregnant. This is once again a great book that you have to force yourself to slow down on your reading because you don’t want to finish it. I liked the mystery in the book and adored the ending. Buy this book or you will regret it! Thanks to NetGalley and Lisa Scottoline for letting me read this book in exchange for my unbiased review. I absolutely loved it.

I haven't read many of hers but I read this series I love the settings and the plots and the characters I didn't guess the killer it had me guessing from the beginning to the end. Kept wanting me to figure out who did and if mary and the baby was going to be okay....loved it....

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this great read. I love Rosato and DiNunzio books and can't wait for the next one. This is a story about greed and murder. It is also a story about love of family and friends. The characters are well developed and true to life. The dialogue is snappy and believable. This book captured me from the first page and I hung on for a great ride. I love everything Lisa Scottoline writes and this book was no exception. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants a great, fast paced read. You won't be disappointed.

Solid read from an old favorite. A familiar cast of characters was at it again. And again, I didn’t guess the twist at the end. Entertaining, fun, quick read.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Feared is an excellent addition to Lisa Scottoline's Rosato & Associates Novels. Bennie Rosato's law firm continues to grow and change. Now it is Rosato & DiNunzio and Mary DiNunzio and Judy Carrier are Bennie's partners. Unfortunately, the firm is being sued for discrimination, They have one male attorney, but recently rejected three qualified male job applicants. Mary knows the attorney on the discrimination case. It is her rival from her staunchly Italian neighborhood and she thinks he is fabricating evidence to destroy her and the firm. The situation becomes desperate when one of the Rosato & DiNunzio associates is murdered. Scottoline's characters feel like family. Even in their most stressful moments they are a joy to read. The twists and turns keep the reader guessing, but it is Bennie and her co-workers that make Scottoline's readers so loyal.

First book I have read by this author and I am hooked. This was an excellent murder mystery grounded in a law firm in the middle of a reverse discrimination complaint against them. The story moves along nicely and comes with an unexpected, kick in the groin, twist when the murder is solved by the very pregnant heroine. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a book about lawers and the practice of law.

I have rated this book 4.5 stars.

I received an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review.

I love Rosato and DiNunzio and of course Lisa Scottoline. As usual Rosato and DiNunzio come out swinging when they're company is attacked. They are being sued for discrimination for not hiring men. They fight through murder, being double crossed and anything that gets in their way. I highly recommend this book. Great read

The latest Rosato & DiNunzio novel may just be the best one yet. Mary is pregnant and she's supposed to be taking it easy and awaiting the birth of her child. Then, the law firm is sued for reverse sex discrimination for allegedly not hiring male lawyers, and the one male lawyer who does work at the firm is murdered. Mary finds herself caught up in it all trying to save the reputation of the firm and her own while trying to solve the murder of a friend and colleague at the same time. This fast paced thrill ride will keep you guessing until the very end. Even if you haven't read any of Lisa Scottoline's Rosato & DiNunzio books before you can still enjoy this one. Scottoline gives you just enough background to bring you up to speed but not enough to make it boring or to repetitive to previous readers of the series. Even if you don't necessarily enjoy mysteries, you may enjoy this book. It is more than a mystery. It's a book about family. The family that you are born with and those that become like family: friends, neighbors and even co-workers. It will leave you feeling not only satisfied but warm and happy too.

I haven't read anything by this author before, but I will be reading more of her books from now on. I really liked the little twist at the end. Sometimes our enemies turn aren't really our enemies after all.
Mary and her co-workers are being sued for reverse discrimination. The only male lawyer they employ is looking for another job because he doesn't think he will ever get ahead in this female dominated practice. When he ends up dead, they are accused of the murder by the very lawyer that is representing the male lawyers who are suing the firm. Machiavelli is using some pretty low tricks to keep up the heat. But, there are some underlying motivations for all of this. If he is behind all of the other things, could he have committed the murder too? Or, is there someone else to blame? The partners have to find out before one of them goes to jail.

Worst of the bunch

I have been enjoying Bennie Rosato books from the beginning but this one is awful. It's a completely implausible story with loose ends all over. The reveal is impossible – a blurry photo leads to instant ID of the murderer. I don't want to go into a catalog of errors because it would spoil everything, but one thing I can say is that if John is such a super lawyer how did he miss the course on professional code of conduct? My reading notes pick up the plot way early and I simply do not believe the identity of the murderer. The gushing Italian moms are becoming painful stereotypes.

Is this the effective end of what had been a strong series? I'll maybe give Lisa Scottoline one more.