Passions in Death is the next great installment in the series from JD Robb. After all this time, I'm still in awe every time the plot and characters continue to keep me engaged from beginning to end. While Passions in Death isn't the edge-of-your-seat type of page-turner one will find in many of the other In Death installments, it's still a very good, quite engaging mystery from the start. Definitely recommend for readers new and old to the series!

I love the Eve Dallas novels. I have read them since book one. The familiarity is always comforting and I can’t wait for the next instalment.

I think there’s an amazing book in here. I love the characters and the intricate world of the friend group/coworkers/etc. however, I feel the dialogue and investigation itself was extremely repetitive. There were several times I had to stop and ask if I had already read that section somehow. That being said, I was extremely intrigued by the crime and HAD to know the explanation.

A pre wedding party turns into a deadly event for the wedding couple. A bloody discovery is made and
Lieutenant Eve Dallas, her partner, Detective Delia Peabody, arrive to work the scene. Now detectives must investigate everyone in the bride's circle to see who would want to hurt the bride. The narrator, Susan Ericksen and the author both kept me engaged till the very end. I also enjoyed the moments with Eve and her husband Roarke as well. I couldn't make up my mind who was behind the murder. It dives into Erin's and Shauna's past. Perfect for lovers of mystery, and police procedural.

Passions in Death is another great addition to my favorite series. This one involves two brides to be the night before their wedding where one is found murdered. For Eve, this murder hits her very hard because it brings back bad personal memories. As always, the characters and their interactions with one another are on point and so entertaining.

I can't get enough of Eve, Roarke, and the rest of her "people."

J.D. Robb's provocative 59th title in her Lieutenant Eve Dallas series begins with the murder of Artist Erin Albright's murder during her own Bachelorette Party at the notorious Down and Dirty club. Lt. Dallas and her partner Detective Amelia Peabody investigation of Erin's murder begins with their questioning of Erin's fiancee, Shauna. The suspects include both Erin's bitter ex, an art dealer who knows the value of a dead artist's works, and Erin and the club's bartender who found Erin's body. "Passions" has less action then series' previous novel, Random In Death, but it's just as much of a highlight in the series. Dallas is still one of the best recurring characters in series fiction. She's more empathetic then she was in the earlier books, but she still maintains her no holds barred approach to catching criminals. The plot doesn't have a lot of twists and turns, but focuses more on how Erin and Shauna's relationship effected those around them which was more complicated that I expected. Robb has scored another winner this year with Passions In Death and once again there's no justice like Dallas justice.

I've been a lifelong fan of the In Death series but unfortunately this latest instalment turned out to be disappointing. I had high hopes and though the story had a lot of potential, sadly, it dragged too much and wasn't as impactful as I expect the In Death books to be. That said, I still love the series and would still recommend it.

We're back with Eve and the gang in another amazing installment in the In Death Series!
During a Hen party for a couple of Brides, one of them is killed at the Down and Dirty our favorite club owned by one of our favorite side characters Crack. He requests Eve personally to get justice for Erin, and she and Peabody will work diligently until they figure out who the killer is.

This case mirrors one from Eves that she was involved in, bringing up many memories from that time. Eve is convinced that someone Erin knew and trusted was behind her death, and I love watching the way she methodically investigates every angle and suspect until she comes across something that feels right. And THEN when she gets the suspect in the box and gets them to confess *chefs kiss* those are always some of my favorite moments in each book.

I also love seeing my all-time favorite gazillionaire Roarke, although he wasn't involved as much as he has been recently in Eve's case I love every moment they spend together! We get to see Peabody and Mavis moving forward into new phases of their lives, which is always fun.

This is one of my all-time favorite series and I can't wait to see what kind of crazy case Eve and Peabody with the help of Roarke and McNab are going to solve next!!!

J.D. Robb’s Passions in Death delivers another gripping installment in the In Death series, with Lt. Eve Dallas once again leading the charge to solve a brutal and heart-wrenching murder. When a joyous pre-wedding celebration turns tragic with the bride found murdered in a private room, Eve must unravel a complex web of hidden passions and cold-blooded calculations. The investigation takes her back to painful memories of her own past, yet she remains as relentless as ever in her pursuit of justice for the young bride.

Robb’s signature blend of intense crime scenes, complex characters, and emotional depth shines through in this novel. The dynamic between Eve and her husband, Roarke, adds a personal touch to the story, balancing the dark, suspenseful atmosphere with their strong relationship. The plot moves swiftly, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. Passions in Death is an excellent addition to the series, offering both suspense and emotional weight, making it a must-read for fans of Eve Dallas and crime fiction enthusiasts alike.

J D Robb has Eve Dallas, New York homicide detective, examine the murder of one of a couple at their hen party pre the wedding at the Down and Dirty. In this near future New York the murder trail is murky, but Eve is following a more traditional crime than her usual cases. Great view of New York and its quirky inhabitants. Please be sure to read this and go back and read the earlier stories in the series. Stellar writing.

Passions in Death is truly one of my favorites of recent entries in the series. At a pre-wedding party, one of the brides is murdered. Passions in Death does a great job showing the murder investigation and tying in Eve's history - the murder happens at the Down & Dirty in the same room where Eve was attacked previously- and relationships with characters from previous books tied in.

While some in the series have felt a little formulaic, Passions had more mystery, more evolution of roles, and fantastic use of connections with characters and stories. The crime takes place at the Down & Dirty, tying in Crack, his partner, and Eve's own past there. The investigation involves a friend group which leads into a great evaluation of how friendships and relationships form and develop, and how intertwined relationships can be. Mira, Mavis, McNab, Feeney, and Sommerset are all on hand, some more subtly than they've been in other books. I waffled on who I thought the killer was and loved how Eve and Peabody worked through it. I loved Peabody's growth and evolving role in investigations while remaining true to their personalities.

I already am a fan of JD Robb and this series, and Passions in Death is a great addition to it.

Thank you for this ARC and opportunity to review.

PASSIONS IN DEATH was a great read! I was completely hooked from start to finish. The way the story delves into the connections between the characters and the killer is so intriguing. #PageTurner

The setting of the dead and Eve’s previous near-death experience in that very same space really adds a chilling layer to the story. It’s so crazy to think that the killer was both cold and passionate in their actions. The mystery had me coming back for more! #IntriguingPlot

And can we talk about Eve’s emotions in this one? It’s not just about her interactions, but her emotions really come through. J.D. Robb did an amazing job of making everything feel so real and authentic. #EmotionalRide

I also have to give major props to J.D. Robb for keeping the series so realistic and unpredictable. The way the books ebb and flow with different focuses and cases is just like real life. It keeps things fresh and exciting! #RealisticWriting

Overall, PASSIONS IN DEATH was a fantastic read and I can’t wait to see what’s next for Eve in the series. #GreatBook

I have been a fan of this series for a while. It has been a few years since I read a book from this series and was impressed to see this was number 59 in the Eve Dallas series.

Homicide Detective Eve Dallas & and her husband, Roarke, arrive at the Down and Dirty club in Manhattan. What started as a fun pre-wedding girls' night out has turned into a murder scene.

The crime takes Eve into her past when we assaulted in the same room. She desperately wants to get justice for Erin…but it won’t be easy!

Jumping back into this series was easy! I always liked detective Dallas and I really liked how we get a peak into Eve’s past in this story. I love this style of whodunnit and while I did guess who it was before I got to the end it was a very enjoyable story.

This reads as a psychological thriller as much as a crime scene/detective story to me. Eve is able to use what happened to her in the past to dive into the relationships surrounding the victim.

This book was a solid edition to the series and I can’t believe book number 60 is next!!

The party was a killer!

Literally!!! A pre-wedding party turns into a crime scene when one of the brides is murdered, grueseome, personal and with hatred.

There’s no rest for Lt. Eve Dallas and the cop inside. Called into the crime scene inside the Down and Dirty club owned by one of their many friends, Eve has to be the reason and free from passion to bring the murderer to justice.

With her innate sense of detection and tenacity, her ever competent and equally witty team of enforcement and she have the arduous task of catching an envious evil conusmed by passion that led to a horrendous crime.

Don’t miss a single dialogue between Eve and Roarke! Their banter and conversation is to die for, and every time I read a “Death” book, I am amazed at their relationship. They have come a long way from “Naked In Death” to “Passions In Death”. Narrating the path from meeting to marrying to traveling the bumpy road of a relationship to the maturity of their relationship, amassing a life long of friendships and family, is a masterpiece that in my humble opinion only J. D. Robb can be trusted to pen with heart.

The highlight for me in every Death book is Eve’s and Roarke’s relationship, leaving me delightfully gratified and satisfied!

Passions in Death is the latest installment in the long running In Death series. It's August 2061 in New York City when homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to the Down and Dirty sex club where a bride is brutally murdered during a bachelorette party. It's up to Eve and her partner to find the killer hiding behind a mask in a tight group of friends.

This was another solid entry in the series which I finished in 2 days. I enjoy these books not only for the police procedural but the complex characters. If you enjoy audiobooks the narrator for the series is excellent.

Thank you to the publisher for my e-copy of this book.

Passions in Death is book 59 in the In Death series by J. D. Robb.
Robb is an excellent storyteller who combines a creative plot with suspenseful scenes, lots of solid police investigation, and some action. The writing is fluid and the ever-present threat that was looming kept me rapidly turning the pages.
If you’re looking for a fast paced, intriguing and thrilling story, then look no further as this series is for you.

I'm a true romance reader. I need to have a HEA by the end of each book, and I also like when each new book I read has a new hero and heroine. I only have one exception which is J. D. Robb's Eve and Roarke. I can't explain it, but I just love them and always enjoy their books. We are up to book #59 minus a few novellas and the series is still going strong. I can honestly say that I will never get tired of their stories.

As I mentioned before we are on book #59 and what a story. I quickly became lost in the story and didn't surface until I knew who the killer was. I really enjoyed the characters in this one. I liked how the author wove the story. Often you think you know who the murder is then you are given something else and you are off on that clue. I like when I'm not totally sure who is the bad person. I like guessing and trying to pick up on the clues we are given.

I will say that this story did seem to drag a bit here and there and I wonder if that was because it was all about Erin's death. Not as much going on in this one. The story is still full of all the emotions that Robb is so good about dragging out of you and we do visit with all my favorite characters.

I've often mention in my reviews that each story is a standalone but for me reading them in order makes the characters become so much more. I find that after I finish one of the stories in this series I start thinking about past books and the main characters and what happened in their lives. It's one of the best parts of a series to me.

The past comes back to haunt her when Eve Dallas is summoned to a night club to investigate the murder of a bride-to-be. It's the same night club where Eve had a dangerous encounter right before she got married. But she doesn't let history interfere in any way....because Eve is a homicide cop who speaks for the dead and always finds them justice.

Lots of twists and turns in this book. The bride-to-be was well-liked so who could have wanted her dead? Eve is kept on her toes solving this one.

I love this series so hard! There's wonderful characters, interesting mysteries, and Roarke.
I enjoyed this book so much, I've read it twice already. Highly recommend!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

If you've read any of the In Death series (and yes there are 59 books so far), you already know that Eve Dallas is one tough cookie. She was completely against marriage early on (honestly I can't even remember why now) but this book brings us full circle in a way. A bride is killed days before her wedding and the whodunit begins in earnest. While there are a few possible suspects, you also know that the only reasonable one is one that loved her...or her wife. Figuring out the who was easy enough but the why kept me pushing on. In the end, a lot of today's issues with certain types of marriage are carried forward into the future so the why begins to make more sense. Throughout the story, Eve begins to realize that marriage is good and there are so many positives to being so. Always fun banter between Eve and Roarke as well as Eve and Peabody. The story didn't contain anything that rocked me but it was a steady story.

Eve is back and this case is full of twists. The fast paced plotting kept me engaged and guessing. I love all of these characters and enjoy jumping back into their world. When the answers came it took me by surprise. This is one author who consistently keeps me guessing until the reveal. One of my favorite aspects of the series is the love between Eve and Roarke. It makes my heart sigh. I can't wait for the next book!