Another great read in the series and it's always a pleasure to catch up with Katie and the gang. The cases still don't feel stale even on the 10th outing and I can't wait for more.

I've LOVED all books in the Katie Scott series. Each book always felt better and a level up from the last one, complete with unique plots and characters. Her Dying Kiss is the tenth book in the series but there were several misses from my perspective.
1. The titles always make sense to me, but this one definitely didn't. I don't know what the inspiration was behind 'Her Dying Kiss' is but it has almost nothing to very little to do with the plot this time.
2. All books so far have had riveting, fabulous, page turning stuff happening. There's always been a lot of suspense, twists & a healthy dose of action. This book sadly felt 'scattered' which left me very confused. Katie was all over the place & not completely herself, understandably yes but it came across as repetitive. This whodunnit did not feel like the familiar Katie Scott I've come to know. The narration in the previous installments was usually very detailed & flows seamlessly chapter after chapter. I sadly did not have the same experience with this book.
3. Every book usually has deep insights into the case victims and their history. This had nothing of that sort. Apart from their names and a handful background details there's almost nothing about the victims.
4. Repeatedly and knowingly putting herself in danger came across as very callous. I know Katie is tenacious but it seems like Katie is starting to come undone. (Please tell me I'm wrong)

The only new character introduced in this book is that of Evan & I can't wait to see how he's worked into the storyline in the future. Cisco was a goddamn rockstar - as usual. I wish there were more for him & Max to do in the story.

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture and Jennifer Chase for this arc!

This is the eleventh book in the series featuring Detective Katie Scott. It is one of my favourite series of books and this one certainly didn’t disappoint. On a romantic weekend Katie’s world is turned upside down when she wakes up to find her fiancé Chad missing. His car was still there and she found some blood. Has he been abducted? Katie is distraught and a month later they don’t have any leads. Her team are struggling to solve a disturbing case of a young woman found strangled with her eyes and a finger removed. Katie’s uncle, her boss, persuades her to return to work to help with the case. When another body turns up they soon realise that there was a previous serial killer who had left his victims in the same way but he is still serving a life sentence. Could he be behind these killings and are they connected to Chad’s disappearance? This was a gripping read and ended on a cliff hanger so I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

While this book doesn't focus all of the story on Chad's disappearance, it is always there in the background. The sheriff and her colleagues don't think Katie is in the right mindset to be working a case although she insists that she would be worse sitting at home. Before long she starts seeing connections to herself everywhere and she starts to doubt herself.
I really enjoyed the dual story here but I have to say that Chad's disappearance was the more interesting. Not that I mean that the main plot is boring just that there are fewer clues in Chad's story. This is a book that can be read as a standalone or as part of a long running series but either way it will keep you rapt. I can hardly wait for the next story..
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

This book is number 10 in the series. It was full of twists and I couldnt put it down. The only thing the ending left me on a cliffhanger.

" There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each differently"
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I have this quote in my mind since I have started HER DYING KISS and I could not stop reading! What a stunner of a book this was! An incredibly chilling thriller filled with so many twists and suspense
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Katie’s personal life is turned upside down with the sudden unplanned disappearance of Chad. While battling with her loss she and the team are plunged into a series of murders. It was a nail biting fast paced race to solve the case which at times looks like it may just be the death of them too
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The ending was a proper cliff hanger and left me wanting more. I am really looking forward to the next book in this incredible series
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If you are looking for a binge read, this is the one! Once you start reading, you won't stop until the end

Powerful, dangerous and twisty #psychologicalsuspense novel! Katie’s still grieving the disappearance of her fiancé Chad and is thrown into a new case. Heartpounding, she’s so close and realizes this case could be connected to Chad’s disappearance. This one is intense and can’t wait for the next book in the #DetectiveKatieScott series!

Thank you, Jennifer Chase, Bookouture, & netgalley for my copy! All opinions are my own.

Another. Great read in this series
This book will have you holding your breath and not want to put it down
Plenty of twists and turns
With a great plot
Thanks NetGalley

Her Dying Kiss by Jennifer Chase is the WoW tenth book in the excellent Detective Katie Scott series and one of my favourite series out there. Every book I have read by Jennifer Chase has been a 5 stars. Once you open your kindle or book you will be gripped and it will be hard to put down. So don't start reading it before you go to bed or about to go out.......It's so addictive. Detective Katie Scott is a brilliant character and I adore her

I highly recommend this series, You will not be disappointed.

BRILLIANT thriller that keeps you guessing throughout along side very personable characters. RECOMMEND highly this & her whole series for totally great reading. Thanks to #Bookouture, #NetGalley for #Her Dying Kiss
in return for my honest review.,

Book ten starts off were book nine ended so we pick up the thread from there.

Despite dealing with the unknown disappearance of her fiance Chad and the emotional turmoil this brings Detective Scott returns to work to investigate what seems to be a copy cat killer based on the previous works of a convicted serial killer from a decade ago.

There is alot of detail and research that went into this story in terms of the amazing work that service dogs do it highlights their service and expertise.

Another gripping read that had me analysing throughout.

Actual Rating: 3.5⭐

Her Dying Kiss is the 10th book in Detective Katie Scott series and it started out with a strong opening when Katie’s fiancée went missing one day without a trace.
For Katie, this is a new tough reality where she has to keep going to work but also worry about her fiancé – Chad.

The plot is quite complicated with so many leads which somehow got mixed up together. It’s quite difficult to separate which one is for the serial killer case and which one is for Chad or whether both case are connected. That might be the reason why it's so hard for me to figure out the culprit because my focus is all over the place.

I really like how the other characters such as Det. Sean, John, Katie’s uncle and friends are all trying to help and support her on her worst day.
I also admire Katie because her sadness didn’t keep her too long from her work to keep saving other people and solving difficult cases.

While I enjoy most of it, the ending felt a bit too rushed when Katie and her friends confront the culprit.
I also wish there’s more progress about Chad’s missing case.

Overall, it’s a good addition and it also felt different compare to the previous books I’ve read by making it more personal to Katie’s life with Chad’s disappearance.
I’m looking forward to read the next book, I want to know how Katie is gonna save Chad and be happy together again.

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: Death, blood, body horror

I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!

Katie's fiance Chad has been missing for a month and she is frantic. Her colleagues distract her with a serial killer case but could there be a connection with Chad's disappearance?
Her Dying Kiss is the 10th book to feature Katie Scott, her K9 companion Cisco and the rest of the police team.
Katie is distraught when Chad disappears, leaving behind a blood splash. She has tracked down every lead but they have all come to nothing and now she is sat at home wallowing in self pity and fear. Her boss (and uncle) convinces her to join the search for a copycat serial killer but one clue relates to Chad.
The case is intensely personal for Katie as she frets about her lover. Her serial killer case is complex as she finds links between a killer in prison and the new murders. She is ably assisted by her partner McGaven and her old military mentor and his dog are on hand to help with Chad's disappearance.
There is plenty of forensic detail about the bodies but it is handled in an objective and scientific way which defuses the graphic content. The emotion comes from Katie's personal involvement and her fears about Chad's safety. She finds the lack of clues frustrating and demoralising especially given her occupation and success rate! Once again, Katie is put into extreme danger and the action sequences are tense and dramatic.
Her Dying Kiss is a tense and exciting thriller with a personal edge.

I am always such a fan of a case being personal for a detective and it seems in this one, the case ends up linked to something very personal, the disappearance of the detective’s fiancé. Or so Katie’s new case appears to indicate. How have I not read this series before now? I was drawn into this one before the book even begins and it wasn’t the cover, but a foreword or acknowledgement by a specialist in training dogs for the military that helped the author with her facts. I always seem to forget how much research an author does when they use that research seamlessly in the plot.

This is a fast paced story, that upped the stakes in the prologue if that is possible. How does someone disappear into thin air leaving just a trail of blood, but no footprints? I was left to ponder that as the story jumped forward into the Katie’s life after her fiancé’s disappearance. This easily reads as a standalone unless you count that cliffhanger at the end. What is it with series doing this? And then making us wait for what seems like forever to see what happens next?

Katie is highly observant and that increases when she is paired with Cisco, her K9 dog. Shes an army veteran and very relatable in this story since I felt for her circumstances. The story is complicated and unravels at a quick pace. Seems I am a fan of this series and will have to look up the past cases while I wait to see what happens next.

I love Katie Scott and always bump her to the top of my shelf!
There are 2 parts to this story - but don’t want to give anything away, so will keep it brief.
Katie dealing with a personal tragedy, is thrust back into work when a “copycat” serial killer is murdering girls faster than she can keep up! The team are awesome as always, and my fave Cisco is always there to lend a helping paw!! Brilliant as always!

For the tenth book in the established Detective Katie Scott series, author Jennifer Chase does an excellent job at making this installment seem new and fresh. Paired with the author’s extensive research, this book was an intriguing thriller from start to finish.

Katie Scott’s latest mystery is kickstarted by the disappearance of her fiance, Chad, which leaves her in a strung out and vulnerable state. While his case has mostly gone cold, the body of one Gina Hartfield is discovered, missing its eyes. As Katie begins investigating this murderer, not only does she find resemblances to the crimes of a serial killer long locked away, she also realizes the crime is more personal than it originally seemed.

Meeting Katie for the first time in this book was particularly interesting, as her emotional state is in tatters. Not only does she have to worry about this mysterious killer, who always seems to be one step ahead, but she is constantly reminded of her missing fiance. I truly felt for Katie, feeling connected to her more than I may have otherwise.

One of my personal favorite parts of the book was the killer. The second half of the book is entirely focused on Katie’s struggle to uncover just who this person is, and it seems like the mystery will never end. I was on the edge of my seat while reading, really feeling Katie’s distress everytime she was once again outsmarted.

Katie would have never been able to discover the killer’s identity if not for her loyal dog, Cisco, which is where most of Chase’s personal interests seem to lie. The book actually begins with a detailed foreward from a US Navy Veteran, describing how Navy Military Working Dogs are typically trained. Not only did this give me some very interesting context that I would not have had otherwise, but it solidified Chase’s own studies when writing these books.

It's always nice to see authors putting in the time and effort for their books, showing their true passion for the content they’re exploring. I’m a research nerd myself, so seeing that from Chase gave me a deeper respect for her.

After ten books in this series, I can’t help but wonder where Chase will go next in her writing. By the end of this installment, Chad is still missing, and Katie’s mental and physical health only seems to be spiraling deeper and deeper.

However, I believe that Chase has proven herself as having a great grasp on this world, and this book’s cliffhanger has only made me hungry for more of it. I would definitely recommend this to any prior Detective Katie Scott fans, and if you haven’t delved into this series before, take this as your push to start!

Her Dying Kiss is book 10 in the Detective Katie Scott series by Jennifer Chase. If you've never read a book in the series you will be okay starting with this one. Her Dying Kiss starts with Katie and Chad getting away for a weekend at a friend's cabin. They're very happily engaged to be married and looking forward to their future together. As they are drinking some wine and relaxing by the fire they don't think life could get much better. In the early morning hours, Katie awakens and reaches out for Chad. He's not in bed beside her and his side is cold. She notices a funny taste in her mouth as she gets up to find Chad. That's when she sees some blood leading to the door and Chad's bag is gone. What is going on and what happened to Chad? Their SUV is still in the driveway and there are no footprints so what happened?

Katie begins to panic a bit and calls it in. As her partner and the team arrive to look for forensic evidence they find out that the wine was drugged. Who would drug her and Chad and why? Katie is so upset that she takes time off. She has to do everything in her power to find Chad and it's best to do that from home. The team is working on the case as well and they keep Katie up to date. Katie is so sad that she can't function. She's not sleeping, not eating much, and is barely holding on. Thank God for her dog, Cisco. She and Cisco have been a team for a long time and they rely on each other.

While Katie is off, the team gets a new case. It's a murder case with a woman wrapped in burlap, her pinkie finger cut off, and her eye cut out. McGaven, Katie's partner, wishes she was here to help with the scene as she sees things that others don't. Katie finds out about the case from her uncle and decides to come back and help. It will be a good distraction from Chad's missing persons case. The woman is identified as Gina Hartfield and the autopsy reveals that she was washed before she was placed at the scene. There is no evidence to be found on the body. Katie comes across a newspaper article as she's scouring the crime scene. The article is about Katie's previous cases and is pinned to a nearby tree. Why would that article be of importance? Is someone trying to get to Katie?

Another body is found and she is also missing a pinkie finger and an eye. It seems there is a serial killer on the loose and he doesn't wait long to claim his next victim. These cases are eerily similar to cases from years ago. That serial killer, Simon Holden, is in prison. Is this a copycat or is he orchestrating what's happening from behind bars? Will Katie be able to solve the case before more bodies are found? Will Simon Holden help Katie? Why does Simon Holden mention Chad to Katie? Did he have something to do with Chad's disappearance? Does he know who did? This is a phenomenal suspense thriller that you will have a hard time putting down. I rate Her Dying Kiss 5 stars and give it my highest recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Her Dying Kiss in exchange for a fair review.

Her Dying Kiss, book ten in the Detective Katie Scott series, delivered an explosive fast paced read which will appeal to fans of murder mysteries.




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The story picks up one month after the disappearance of Katie’s fiancee. She struggles with balancing the pain of her loss with performing her detective duties. Her latest case involving an apparent copy cat serial case adds to her struggles. However, Katie, being a resilient and diligent detective, pushed to stop the killer’s rampage.

While following leads, Katie discovered evidence linking the investigation to her fiancée's disappearance. This apparent connection fuels Katie’s desire to solve the case.

Suspense and a well-developed mystery kept me glued to the pages. Katie’s pain was palpable, which had this reader hoping she would get answers regarding Chad’s disappearance.

Now, while the case relating to the serial killer was solved, the questions relating to Chad’s disappearance were left unanswered. This left me disappointed with the end of this installment, but have me eager for the next book.

Fans of thrillers and suspense will want to add Her Dying Kiss to their reading list.

'Her Dying Kiss' by Jennifer Chase is the 10th book in the Detective Katie Scott book. This story has been a bit unlike the other books. The underlying sadness in Katies life due to her personal loss of Missing Chad. The strength of character that she portrayed and the author was able to convey was beautiful

I have been reading this series since the early books and I am in love with Katie Scott. The character arc that she goes through in each of the story only gets better and better. This story is much more heart touching because of the way Katie works through the case despite her personal challenges. The chemistry between the team members and also the introduction of Evan into the story has really been amazing.. As usual Cisco, her K9 is there all through this.

This is a case where the serial killer who has comeback after may years and the perpetrator is already in jail, so who is doing the killings again? Read the story to find out.

I just would love to recommend this entire series although each can be read as stand alone. If you love kick ass detectives, then you have to read this and if you especially love women detective then you will definitely love this story.
I thank Netgalley and the publisher Bookouture for approving my request to review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Her Dying Kiss by Jennifer Chase
Detective Katie Scott #10

Intense, dark, difficult, emotional story that sees Katie and her team working to find a serial killer while she deals with the disappearance of her fiancé…

What I liked:
* Katie: ex-military K-9 trainer & handler, cold case police detective, loves her fiancé, good friend, good leader, puzzle solver, works for her uncle the sheriff, works well with her team, loves her K-9 partner, suffers from PTSD, has a heavy load to deal with this time with many friends to help and support her
* Cisco: Katie’s black German Shepherd K-9 partner who has been with her to war and was discharged into her arms. He’s there for her no matter what, companion to Katie, skilled at his job, loving and protective, helps ground Katie
* Chad: Katie’s fiancé, fireman, diver, preparing to become a fire investigator. Disappears mysteriously at the beginning of the book.
* Deputy Sean McGaven: Katie’s work partner, calm, inquisitive, strong, positive, personable, a great work partner, and in a relationship with Denise
* Evan: ex K-9 trainer in the military, works for a nearby police department, there for Katie during this book, knew Katie in the military and there was a spark between them at the time
* The supporting characters – new to and already established in the series
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* The police procedural aspects and how the twists & turns were dealt with
* Getting to see Cisco and Mac working in their K-9 jobs with Katie and Evan
* Learning a bit more about K-9 training

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* The big mystery still unsolved at the end of the book…there may be more than one of them

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars