Rebecca Zanetti writes a series with using FBI profiler Laurel Snow as her lead who struggling with her half-sister who is a sociopath and needles Laurel in hopes of being out her darker side that Abigael thinks Laurel is hiding.
Laurel good friend and male romantic interest Huck refuses to allow Laurel to trust her sister and wants to protect her from the world around her.

The story has heart and soul readers are looking for. It is part of a series, and I would recommend not reading it as a standalone novel.
Thank you Netgelly

Laurel Snow is back! I was so excited to read You Can Die. Laurel Snow is one of my favorite crime-fighters and when she is paired with Huck -- well I can't think of any other crime drama I would rather read!

In this third installment, Laurel once again has a crazy serial killer to uncover -- and her bizarro sister Abigail Crain is right in the middle of things once again. When Laurel's receptionist's ex-husband is found murdered, she must not only defend those around her from accusations of being the murderer, but also find the killer, which is where she focuses her big brain. Laurel begins an investigation into a case that has connections to her missing father, a councilman going for re-election and an entire firm of lawyers. There's lots for Laurel to unravel, and she does it brilliantly as usual. I have to say that I really love how Laurel works through the case, and although she takes some chances that could potentially get her in deep trouble in You Can Die, it's a good thing she has Huck around to give her protection. While I had a huge girl-crush on Laurel, I love it even more when she teams up with Huck and his wonderful dog.

Laurel does go up against her crazy sister Abigail in You Can Die, and her father makes a reappearance, causing quite a bit of havoc and red herrings to the case. My skin always crawls when Abigail is on the page -- she's just bad from so many different angles -- but it's a great cat-and-mouse game between the two sisters.

I devoured this book, not able to put it down until I hit the final pages. It's a great romantic suspense story and although the ending felt just a bit rushed, I loved every word of this story. I really need more of Laurel Snow and I hope there will be more to this series.

A well plotted and thought out mystery with many suspects. I enjoyed the romantic thriller angle of the book with Laurel and Hank, and having one of the murdered men the ex of one of FBI office staff was brilliant. It brought many people into the 'did they or didn't they' pool!!

Twists and turns galore and lots of 'look over here...oh wait...look over there moments. Altogether a great read for me.

This is the first Zanetti book I've ever read, even though I know she's been around a while! I was very happy with this read and when I found there were 2 previous books in the series...I purchased those as well

OMG! If you thought the last two books were exciting… you ain’t seen nothing yet!

You Can Die is an equally powerhouse of a story where a string of murders in the area are puzzling Laurel and the team. But as secrets are uncovered, everyone becomes a suspect… including Laurel.

Holy cow there’s so much going on here! Lots of excitement! Lots of danger! Lots of family drama!

Laurel’s half-sister Abigail is the epitome of a Twisted Sister, literally! In her attempts to develop a relationship with Laurel, she’s weaving webs of deceit and manipulation all the while cunning in her duplicity.

Thankfully Laurel is onto her BS, but Abigail has most of the people believing she’s a slighted sister and emotionally fragile. Boy are they in for a rude awakening. But the thing is, those who become entangled in Abigail’s web, succumb to the poison of her venom, and often fodder for her machinations.

Another crazy good story from Rebecca Zanetti! So many things happen! Secrets uncovered! Threats and challenges and surprises and a whole bunch of stuff happens! I can’t say much more without spoiling it. Read it! You’ll be glad you did!

The entire series is amazing! Highly recommend it!

I am always amazed at Rebecca Zanetti’s ability to write so many different genres, and I must say this particular genre of romantic suspense is one that I love. Murders are happening once again in the area where Laurel Snow is an FBI agent and along with her crew, and lover Huck Rivers we have a cat and mouse game as to who the killer is. There are also lots of distractions with Laurel’s half sister Abigail Caine, and her father who shows up after being gone for 5 years. Men are being brutally stabbed and left in purple tents with valentine candy stuffed in their mouth. Laurel must find out how they are all related and what the killings mean. Another fine edition to this wonderful series. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Oh, this one was good! I didn't know what was coming at all. Laurel is back in her cramped office space, looking for more people and supplies from the FBI. However, she gets to share space with Huck and his crew. Her sister, Abigail, is scary and manipulative. Dead men are popping up with definite serial killer vibes. I very much enjoyed this high-stakes mystery with a delightful romantic subplot.

I look forward to reading more books in this exciting series.

I absolutely love this series. Laurel is such a complex character, and seeing her interaction with others is fascinating. Her sister, Abigail, adds another layer to these stories. You never know exactly how Abigail will manage to weave her way into Laurel’s life. I absolutely love the dynamics within the makeshift FBI office as well. This story had me guessing until the very end!

I just love this series! Another great addition. Laurel’s sister really adds to these stories. Abigail is so very complex and adds great mystery to the stories.the ott really comes out in Huck in this story. Lots of surprises and suspense.

Returning to Laurel Snow’s pulled together team in rural Washington, a new case falls at their doorstep with several rather unique similarities. The victims are all men and trying to find a tie between them leads Laurel and her team to discover there is more to these men than their public appearances.

I was hooked on this case early on. There are some interesting ties to Laurel’s team, which causes additional stress on Laurel to find the murderer and keep her people safe. In the midst of the case, her father reappears and now Laurel has even more questions than ever for him and for her sociopathic sister. This set of cases had a lot of hidden layers and connections, making it a particular challenge for Laurel to sort through while facing closer threats than she is used to.

Laurel and Huck River’s relationship has some ups and downs as neither is great at communicating feelings but I love the way they are together. They may not be a traditional hero/heroine pairing, but they see each other. I love the way Huck accepts Laurel’s idiosyncrasies, loving her for and despite her uniqueness.

This continues the series arc nicely. Somehow in my head I had this as a 3 book series, but there are definitely unfinished threads that I am looking forward to seeing a resolution.

This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was action packed, fun, clever and kept me reading. I wanted to find out what was going to happen and didn't want to put it down. This book can be read as a standalone story, though it is #3 in the Laurel Snow series. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books in this series as well as other books by this author.

You Can Die is the latest release in the Laurel Snow series by the very talented Rebecca Zanetti. Once again there is another serial killer on the loose and Laurel, Huck and her team are on the case. As Laurel gets closer to figuring out who the killer is, she and her team come under attack, first by gunfire, then by a bomb, and then by gunfire again. Is this the work of the serial killer or someone else? Read You Can Die to find out.
Rebecca Zanetti has once again created an unforgettable story that will leave you guessing till the very end. Laurel Snow has quickly become one of my favorite characters of all time and I can’t wait to read what happens next. I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves romantic suspense stories full of unique characters, serial killers, and some serious family drama.

You Can acid by Rebecca Zanetti
3rd book in the Laurel Snow series. Thriller mystery. Can be read as a stand-alone but better as part of the series, in order.
A dead man is found in a tent stabbed dozens of times and Valentine’s Day candy hearts stuffed in his mouth. Laurel Snow is called into the case and finds out the victim is her assistant’s ex husband. Laurel and the local police as well as members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife track down and interview family, friends and coworkers. A second victim is found and the investigation continues as snow continues in the mountain town. Laurel is sure that her half sister Abigail is somehow involved but proving it will pit them against each other. And you don’t want to be on Abigail’s enemy list.

Gripping and electric. Having an instinct about something and proving it are two different things. Lauren is meticulously careful but family can be unpredictable.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher. I also purchased copies to share and keep.

I absolutely loved You Can Die, the twists and turns were so well thought out that it kept you on your toes the whole time with some unexpected results.

I really like the relationship between Laurel and Huck, they have so much potential and i love that Huck just gets Laurel and doesn't expect her to be anyone but herself.
Laurel is also developing some strong friendships with her team which is always a nice thing to read about on the page.

I'm so glad that this series has been expanded, and even though I was expecting the Abigail story line to be wrapped up, I can't wait to see where things go next.

Loved it!!

Huck and Laurel did it again! The twists keep you guessing, the teasers keep the pages turning, Laurel's personality pulls you in and Huck is a great fit for her. This series it amazing in its ability to captivate you.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

You Can Die is the Third installment in author Rebecca Zanetti's Laurel Snow Thriller series. The Blacklist meets The Profiler in this edgy, gripping thriller that is set against the atmospheric snowy backdrop of rural Pacific Northwest. FBI profiler and Special Agent Laurel Snow navigates her career as a serial killer hunter with her complicated family life, especially her half sister Abigail, who may or may not be a sociopathic killer. Laurel has recently been given tentative approval to establish the FBI Pacific Northwest Violet Crimes Unit in Genesis Valley.

Laurel has already proved herself in two high profile cases. Now, Laurel and her team must deal with yet another possible serial killer who is leaving a trail of bodies behind. Men are dying in the Pacific Northwest, their bodies found near churches, charities, and counseling centers—each with valentine candy hearts shoved down their throats. They’re good men with families and community ties—or so they seem until Laurel Snow and her team begin to investigate. Assisting Laurel is Washington Fish and Wildlife Captain Huck Rivers.

As the bodies pile up, and the list of possible suspects grows, including Laurel and her friend and Co-Worker Kate Vuitton, who was the ex-wife of the first man found murdered. Then the case takes a shockingly personal turn when the father she’s never met, a former pastor name Zeke Caine, turns up among the dead. Now, besides solving her father’s murder, Laurel is on the hunt to discover the truth of his past. Laurel would love to arrest Zeke for what he did to her own mother, but the case against him is decades old. Unless Laurel can find recent victims, Zeke is likely to walk away.

Complicating things is Laurel’s troubled half-sister, Abigail, a brilliant sociopath determined to prove that they’ve both inherited their father’s malignant narcissism. Abigail is by far the most dangerous person in this entire series. She hasn't been caught killing anyone, yet, but the signs and evidence are there that she has had her hands in pushing men with low self esteem to commit unthinkable crimes. Abigail is a brilliant, manipulative sociopath who likes to play mind games with Laurel to test her mettle.

It’s not one-hundred-percent clear whether Abigail intends to kill Laurel, but it is one-hundred-percent clear that Laurel intends to hold Abigail accountable for her crimes. This is a series that ratchets up the suspense. The series is ideal for fans of shows about gritty underworlds, rural crime, and criminal profiling. The series’ unique blend of these elements will be like catnip for these robust fandoms. The two sisters at the center of the series are like two halves of one whole - one light, and one dark - one in law enforcement, the other a sociopath. This fascinating family dynamic set against a suspenseful crime mystery is sure to entice readers.

Thoughts: I have to say that I am curious as to where the author goes from here. Honestly, I thought this was a trilogy but with the ending, and things that happen to Laurel and Huck, as well as the fact that Abigail is a cyst that needs to be excised, there must be a fourth installment!

Once more, Laurel Snow has work to do. Besides a new killer stabbing men and stuffing their mouth with Valentine candies, she has to deal with her psychopath sister, and the return of the prodigal father, while her relationship with Huck takes a new turn.

First of all, it’s barely a standalone. Sure, the author offers many details to understand what happened in the previous books in the series, but you can’t get the full scope of the side plots about Abigail, Jason, Zello, or even Rachel, without reading them. I loved the continuity, and the fact that Laurel’s previous cases have such an impact on her life, but it implies that the books should be all read, and in order.

To be honest, after what happened in the previous book, I was a bit frustrated that the story between Laurel and her sister didn’t progress much. We learn some new important details about Abigail and how her mind works, but the competition/rivalry between the sisters is at a standstill. Even the arrival of their father doesn’t move the plot a lot. Except now Laurel seems to have a new enemy.

As for the serial killer itself, the author cleverly puts red herrings along the way, and the revelation was a big surprise. Some of those details seemed a bit convenient. All in all, there are a lot of weird coincidences in this book. That’s what suspension of disbelief is for, I suppose. And in the end, it works well anyway.

The author manages a few intense actions scenes, keeping a good pace between scenes of Laurel answering her phone–sometimes it looked like a tag game–and investigation scenes.

And some sexy scenes. Laurel and Huck definitely leveled up. They’re getting serious and I loved that. The love story is always in the background, with characters thinking about it, talking about it, and acting on it. What I like the most is that they’re both aware that they’re different, that they may want different things, but they are willing to make it work–maybe not knowing how to do it yet. They’re equal in this relationship in many ways.

I felt the murders were less gruesome than in the previous books, but that doesn’t mean they were pretty. And this time, men were the victims. Some parts of the investigation were assumed by members of Laurel’s team, meaning we don’t read about every little detail, and that was an interesting change–and meaningful for the character, as she’s slowly becoming more of a leader and less of a loner.

I wonder what will happen in the next book, can’t wait.

Quickie

- Series: Laurel Snow #3 (can be read as a standalone)
- Hashtags: #romantic suspense #thriller #neurodivergent #serial killer #mountain man
- Triggers: gruesome murders with graphic depictions, cheating, psychological manipulation
- Main couple: Laurel Snow & Huck Rivers
- Hotness: 3/5
- Romance: 4/5
- + lots of red herrings, it keeps you hooked
- – sometimes, I doubted Laurel was as smart as she said

It's a good thing that FBI Profiler Laurel Snow has the support of Fish and Wildlife Agent Hank Rivers because her family, well, it's a nightmare, She's working, sort of, with her sister Abigail, who is a sociopath but her father is another story altogether, In this latest page turner, Laurel finds herself baffled by the fact that.a killer has stuffed Valentine's hearts in the mouth of the dead man. You know there's an interesting reason for this but....It does help, I think, to have read the earlier books so that you have a sense of Laurel and the challenges she's faced but this should also be fine as a standalone. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC, Looking forward to the next one.

The Laurel Snow series is currently one of my favorite dispensaries. She’s an FBI profiler in the Northwest, who also has a deal with the fact that she has a sociopathic half-sister Abigail. The newest murder mystery at Laurel is doing ends up having the father that she never really knew as a victim. As Laurel is doing her investigation on the murders different trails and surprises keep popping up. I find Laurel to be one of the most intriguing characters I’ve read in a while. I also enjoy the progression of Laurel and Hucks relationship. This is a story that keeps you guessing until the end.

When Special Agent Laurel snow gets called to a murder scene she was surprised to find out 1, detective north who called her there is “dating” her half-sister Abigail 2, the murder victim is her coworker Kate‘s ex-husband and 3, one of the eyewitnesses is her daughter Vivian. She’s also baffled as to why the murder victim has valentine candy stuck in his mouth but this will not be the only victim and unfortunately it seems our sister Abigail will be wrapped up in that as well it is driving Laurel crazy that she cannot figure out her sisters angle I love this detective Siri‘s because Laurel snow is like the Wednesday from the Addams family she is the only normal one with the exception of her mom but the rest of them are killers sociopaths and egomaniacs before it’s over Detective Laurel snow will be the one putting them all in jail or at least she hope so. She’s also going strong with the book and although it seems she doesn’t always know the right thing to do when it comes to him that is totally OK because it seems like he understands that. The stories just get more interesting in laurels life gets more chaotic I cannot wait for the next book it was so excited to read this one and was not disappointed Rebecca Zanetti is a great author is she has proven that with this great FBI thriller Series I want to thank Net Galley and Kensington books for my free Ark copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

I love Laurel Snow. And Rebecca Zanetti.

I discovered this series about a month ago and instantly fell in love with Laurel Snow, Huck, and even Abigail. The mysteries are fantastic, the tension is always great, and the romance is perfect. So, when I heard there was a third book coming out, I was excited. Let me say, this book does not disappoint.

Laurel is called out to investigate the death of a man stabbed multiple times, but that's not all. His killer shoved handfuls of Valentine's candy hearts in his mouth. The dead man has a connection to someone close to Laurel, so she not only has to solve the death but clear a friend of murder. And then more men die in the exact same way. Through it all, Laurel's half-sister hovers, an ever-present threat.

It's a great premise, and Zanetti delivers on the suspense. There are some great, heartwarming moments as well. Seriously, it's a solid, well-rounded book. I highly recommend it.