PASSIONS IN DEATH by J.D.ROBB

This is number 59 in the in death.series.

Wow, that’s a crazy number isn’t it?

In this one, how much homicide detective in Dallas hunt a killer who turns a wedding party into a murder scene.

This is a great cosy mystery series and as usual this installment doesn’t disappoint .

I love this series.

Passions in Death is the 59th book in the In Death series, but can be read as a standalone. I had never read any books from this series and I can not wait to read more books from this series. The book follows Homicide Detective Eve Dallas as she tracks down the killer that killed someone from a wedding party. I was captivated from the beginning and could not stop turning the pages. The author did a great job writing this one and all of the characters were great in it. It keeping me guessing until the end. I highly enjoyed this one and would recommend it to any reader who likes mystery or crime reads. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this read in exchange of my honest review of Passions in Death by J.D. Robb.

In typical J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) fashion, the storyline was excellent. As book #59 in the In Death series, how does she keep coming up with a story that will keep you captivated until the end? I love that you can figure it out, along with Lt. Dallas and Peabody. We know what they know.

Forever my favorite author!

I love this series! This book was fast moving and entertaining. The characters just keep getting better. Highly recommended!

Eve Dallas and her entire team find justice once again in Passions in Death. This novel, written by J.D. Robb (pseudonym for Nora Robert’s) is the 59th book in the In Death series that is set in the 2060’s in New York City. Although it is fun and enjoyable to read as part of the series to see the character development, Passions in Death can be read as a standalone.

Eve, her husband Roarke and the team on the homicide department for the NY City Police fight to find the killer of Erin’s beautiful bride who was killed violently at a place where Eve was also assaulted year ago.

I love the crime fighting, kick butt, find justice and take no prisoners attitude of the police department. The writing is clean, engages the reader from the first scenes, holds attention, and the world building continues to fascinate me even though I’ve been reading the series since the 1990’s.

What I really love and recommend is the plot which is always twisty and doesn’t disappoint. Definitely an enjoyable read and if you’re interested in the series you can start with the first book, Naked in Death or go ahead and pick up Passions in Death to see if you enjoy (ahem… obsess) as much as I do!

The call woke Eve Dallas out of a deep sleep. There's a homicide at the Down and Dirty Club. Eve tagged Det. Delia Peabody to join her while Roark drove her to the club. When they arrived, Eve found the victim was in the same privacy room where she'd been attacked the night before her wedding to Roark.

The victim, Erin Alright, had been strangled at her pre-wedding girls' night out with her bride five days before the wedding. Erin had planned a surprise for her bride—she'd managed to raise the money to give her partner her dream honeymoon in Hawaii. No one at the party knew about it–-everyone thought they were saving up for it and would go once they had the money.

Someone had to know because someone had brought Erin's case with the costume and tickets to the privacy room for her. Who would she trust to keep the secret and deliver the case? Evidence pointed to the killer being premeditated and fueled by passion. It had to be someone close to the victim to hate with a passion and clever enough to hide it.

You'd think after all these books the stories might repeat or the characters get boring -- they don't. Every case stands on its own. Even if it seems to repeat, it will be surprising how it differs enough to keep readers in suspense. The setting in the not so distant future, with some interesting changes in what society is like, also opens a window to a future that readers may see as an improvement in many ways.

The police forensics abilities are always interesting but nevertheless there are also the tried and true knock on doors, following leads, checking alibis, interviews, psychological profiles, and other methods readers would recognize.

The recurring characters change, grow, and develop over the series. Each novel can stand alone as there is enough information to bring new readers up to speed. However, you'll probably want to go back and see how it all started. I always look forward to seeing what has happened in the characters' lives since the last addition to the series.

Honestly, I was not sure who the murderer was until the last piece of information came in. The best part is that all the clues are there in the narrative so you could figure it out before Dallas and Peabody, which is half the fun of reading mysteries. There are no secrets kept from the reader because we know what the detectives know.

Passions in Death delivers another thrilling installment in the In Death series. Robb’s trademark suspense, complex characters, and intricate plotting make it a must-read for fans of the series.

JDR Robb is a pseudonym for Nora Roberts and I will read anything she writes! This is the 59th book in the In Death series. They are typically police procedural set in the future. Eve Dallas is the main character and has a wonderful found family of detectives, friends, and her husband, Roarke. It's like visiting old friends. You can count on comments about wacky ties and climbing stairs and making fun of odd phrases. there's always a murder to be solved.

This one was a little bit more character-based as far as the murder to be solved. I enjoyed revisiting old friends and getting to know the characters involved in the actual mystery. These are definitely comfort reads for me!

I love this series and anytime I can get an ARC from J.D. Robb I am totally stoked! Dallas and crew do not disappoint in this latest installment! J.D. Robb hits it out of the park again! I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out to see what the gang gets up to!

This installment of the series is more focused on psychology, which was a nice departure from the normal grittiness of the crimes. There wasn't as much focus on the personal lives, which I missed, but regardless, this series will always have my heart. Susan Ericksen is suburb as always.

Rating: 4.5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

This book is a mystery, romance, crime, and thriller. I loved how the author knows how to connect with the readers and bring them a good mystery book. I found this book to be easy to read and fast-paced, but it was the characters that I loved the most. This book is about homicide detectives Dallas and Peabody who are solving the murder of a bride at her pre-wedding girl’s night out. You will find plot twists, action, you will see growth in the characters and some great detective work.

I love that in J.D. Robbs books you will see the great police procedurals and so much more. In this book you will see the police procedurals, but you will also get to see psychological aspects of the murder as well. I love that you will see parts of the past Eve in this book, along with the present, and see characters from other books in there as well. I know that this is part of a series, but you can read them as a standalone, due to the way the author writes you will be able to pick up details from the other novels and the plot to understand everything that is happening. However, I do suggest that you read this series because it is fun, interesting, exciting, and always something is happening, and you just don’t know what it will be until you get there.

I found Eve to have a fascinating mind to be able to sniff out clues and get to the murderer, her character is one that I will remember for a while.

I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin Press for the opportunity to review this book.

Having read fifty-nine books by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts), I am continually astounded by her remarkable ability to craft each installment with the same level of freshness and precision as the last. This latest novel is no exception, delivering a compelling narrative that remains sharp and engaging throughout.

One of the key elements that contributes to the enjoyment of these books is their futuristic setting. Although the timeline is set less than four decades into the future, the technological advancements depicted are extensive, particularly in the context of Detective Eve Dallas’s investigations. Eve is not alone in her endeavors; she is married to ultra handsome billionaire Roarke, who provides unwavering support during challenging situations. Another notable character is Peabody, Eve’s partner, whose growth and development has been a pleasure to witness.

The setting of this particular novel takes place at a pre-wedding party for brides Erin Albright and Shauna Hunnicut. The wedding party is in high spirits, celebrating the upcoming nuptials. Erin, who has a secret honeymoon planned for Shauna, departs the party to finalize the arrangements. Tragically, Erin’s body is discovered brutally murdered, triggering a flashback for Eve. The room where the bride-to-be was found is one that Eve is intimately familiar with.

Undeterred by the grim discovery, Eve immerses herself in the investigation, determined to seek justice for Erin. The sheer number of potential suspects makes the task daunting, but Eve’s exceptional detective skills enable her to meticulously sift through the evidence and identify the culprit. As with previous installments, Robb’s storytelling prowess is evident, weaving a complex narrative that delves into profound themes. The intricate plot, replete with twists and red herrings, keeps readers engaged and eager to uncover the truth.

Upon receiving an e-ARC of the book, I promptly devoured it. Upon discovering its availability as an audiobook, I made the decision to download and listen to it. Expertly narrated by Susan Erickson, a second reading of the audiobook was undoubtedly worth every second spent. The narrative is consistently captivating, and the inclusion of a familiar and talented narrator further enhances the storytelling experience.

I eagerly anticipate the release of the next book in the series, Bonded in Death, scheduled for February. Should I be approved for a galley, I will promptly acquire it for consumption. Eve and Roarke are an extraordinary couple, embodying the ideal of a dream couple. Their captivating romance seamlessly intertwines with the seriousness of the cases they investigate, ensuring that each book remains as compelling as the previous ones.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

A solid, albeit a little predictable, addition to the series. Time has slowed way down in these, I get that from a series standpoint, writing so many books with big gaps would mean too many years would go buy. But the same life events have been happening in three books now. Overall, exactly what you would expect from this series.

The Down and Dirty club is hosting a bridal party for a pre-wedding girls night. The girls are having an awesome time until one of the brides is found murdered in a private room. Eve soon learns that no one saw anything and that no one knew the victim had even went into a private room. It happens to be the same room Eve was once almost murdered in at her own bachelorette party. She wants to find out who killed the young woman and bring some justice to her family. No one seemed to dislike Erin and everyone has had nothing but nice things to say about her which makes it hard to investigate. Eve is nothing if not dogged in her search for the truth though, she will of stop until she finds the killer. Follow along and see where the clues lead, will Eve find her murderer in the end. I love this series and it has only gotten better with time, I can't wait for the next book.

Another wonderful installment in the In Death series. I find it amazing that J.D. Robb can continue to come up with unique crimes and killers, I would have run out of ideas by now! I enjoy watching Eve and Roarke continue to grow as well as all of their delightful friends.

Bookish thoughts: I think I might be the last person to know that author J. D. Robb is a pseudonym for best selling author Nora Roberts! Plus, I am definitely late to this series. This is my first book to read in the series…book 59. I enjoyed this mystery/police procedural novel set in the future. For the most part, I didn’t feel like I was reading a book in the future. There were a few words in the book that had me confused and it made me wonder if maybe I needed to read earlier books in the series. It was a fast paced thriller with zero plot twists and just a good police investigation into an unsolved murder. I am definitely interested in going back through the series.

I’m grateful to receive any arc, including this one, but honestly I hated it. Was such a struggle to get through. I wanted to DNF, but had hope it would get better. I did a review post for this and have it linked down below.

Passions in Death continues the Eve Dallas story and I love every minute of it. I will never get tired of this story! In this case, Eve and Peabody catch the murder of woman celebrating her upcoming wedding at a sex club that is well know to Eve. It also mirrors a personal experience for Eve from the celebration just before her own wedding.

I enjoyed the story. There are plenty of suspects and some you really think they must have done it. But, you also get the continuing sweet stories of Eve and Roarke, Mavis and her family, McNab and Peabody and the new house, and more. Most of the story focuses Eve’s investigation and her various processes for solving the murder. I love her process because it is both calculated and well plans and strokes of inspiration. This was a great addition to the series and fans will, no doubt, gobble up Passions in Death with the usual fervor!

Passions in Death by J.D. Robb is the 59th book in her fantastic In Death series. I have noted previously that I am a huge fan of this wonderful series, having read every book and novellas. I also love Eve and Roarke, who I still consider the best literary couple. Passions in Death was another fantastic addition to this series. I will never have enough of this series, and marvel how Robb continues to give us fascinating stories at 59 books later.

The story begins at the Down & Dirty Club, where a pre-wedding bachelorette party are dancing and drinking the night away, celebrating two women’s upcoming nuptials. Shauna Hunnicut and Erin Albright are getting married in a few days. Erin slips away to a private room to fix up a special surprise for their honeymoon; where she ended up being murdered, lying in a pool of blood, having been garroted.

Eve is called, with Roarke accompanying her to the Down and Dirty club, as someone has been murdered. This was also a memory from Eve’s past, as it was the same room when she was attacked the night before her wedding to Roarke. With Eve and Peabody on the case, the evidence looks like a premediated murder from someone possibly close to Erin and Shauna. Eve begins to investigate all of their close circle of friends. Who within the group is the killer? In a short time, Eve will lean toward two suspects who are clear suspects, with both having unhappy and angry pasts.

It was great to see many of the wonderful secondary characters, besides Roarke; Peabody, McNabb, Mavis, Bella, Summerset, Feeney, and of course Galahad. As always, I love Roarke, as he was many times with Dallas during interviews. They are an amazing couple.
What follows is an intense, exciting, non-stop action filled race to find out who the real killer was; with edge of your seat suspense. To say too much more would be spoilers, and this is too great of a story to ruin it for you.

Passions in Death was a compelling, captivating, horrifying thriller from start to finish. J.D. Robb once again gives us another masterpiece to this wonderful series, which I hope keeps on rolling for many years to come. Passions in Death is another masterpiece to this amazing series, which is always so very well written by J.D. Robb.

What can I say about the 59th installment in a series? Not much that I haven’t already said before. Passions in Death isn’t the strongest of the Eve Dallas stories, but it’s far from the weakest. The case wasn’t the strongest, but Nora did a phenomenal job in her presentation of it. Eve finds this particular murder mean and senseless. It annoys her. And it annoyed me right alongside her. Like her, I couldn’t decide which of the two suspects had actually done the deed until all was revealed. The way Nora was able to balance this tension between mystery and annoyance, all while meting out the clues at the same pace Eve put them together, is such a testament to her craft. Even in an installment that isn’t my favorite, there’s just so much to respect about this series.

My favorite element of the book was, as always, the characters. Eve has changed so much over the course of nearly 60 novels. She’s grown and softened, developing in lovely and believable ways. Her relationships—with her husband, her partner, her friends—have all deepened and evolved. Friendship was a big theme here, as was marriage, so we got to see Eve’s thoughts on both, as well as how those thoughts impacted her own friendships and marriage. I love seeing this softer, more open side to Eve. Though she still maintains her steely spine when it comes to the job.

I will saw that the pacing of this book wasn’t quite as successful as most installments in this series. Most of these books move at a pretty decent clip, especially for relying so heavily on the legwork that comes with investigating a homicide. This one, however, felt like it dragged a bit. It would have been a stronger story at 300 pages than 400. Also, as I stated above, there was nothing about this case that really stood out. It was still very engagingly written, but the story itself was forgettable.

There will never be an installment of this series that I skip. I’m way too invested. But, while I did still enjoy my time reading this book because of how much I love Nora’s writing, Passions in Death didn’t quite measure up to some of its immediate predecessors. But getting to catch up with Eve and Roarke and the rest of the gang is always worthwhile.