This was definitely a fun and enjoyable read. It was a little predictable in some parts but I still highly enjoyed the story even if I did not read previous books by this author I was still okay to understand the characters and the storyline of this book.

The “In Death” series yearly new releases are the highlights of my reading experience each and every year. The combination of J.D. Robb’s amazing storytelling prose and Susan Erickson’s uncanny skill in delivering audio portrayals of the series multiple characters makes this series a must read each and every-time.

My anticipation for each new installment in the series leads me to annually immersing myself into the world of Eve Dallas by re-listening to each book in the series. This year my journey has reach fruition with the experience of listening to the audiobook of the newest release “Passion in Death” courtesy of NetGalley and Macmillan Audio.

In classic fashion that many of the series’ readers are accustomed to, the book paints a vivid tale of murder forged in the fires of passion fueled by petty and cruel reasonings. Similar to other novels in the series, “Passion in Death”, takes the classic “who done it” approach in its revealing of the killer and the killer’s underlying reasonings for the crime of murder. Its use of witness interviews, in-depth analysis of witness backgrounds and personality traits are at the heart of Eve’s investigation; ultimately leading to the killer’s identity and confession.

Yet, “Passion in Death” is about more than solving a case. In the midst of the investigation, the book also showcases the ongoing growth and evolution of its characters by touching on the human elements of the world of Eve Dallas. It presents numerous scenarios in which Eve and company have grown and developed while still maintaining each character’s core defining traits. At the heart of “Passion and Death”, is the sense of family. Once Eve was a family of one, now she is a part of a family of many.

I absolutely enjoyed “Passion in Death” and look forward to re-listening to it again through out the years to come.

Robb's latest Eve Dallas thriller doesn't disappoint. A bride's murder during her bachelorette party hits Eve hard, stirring up old wounds. The mix of personal history and professional determination drives the narrative, keeping me hooked. Ericksen's narration is spot-on as always, bringing our favorite characters to life. While the formula is familiar, Robb still manages to throw in surprises that kept me guessing. It's a solid 4-star read that has me itching for the next installment. If you're a series fan, you'll eat this up. Newcomers? You're in for a treat, but maybe start from the beginning to get the full effect.

Thanks to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin's Press for the early listen. Hits shelves September 3!

Book 59! It is so hard to jump into a series at book 59, but that's what I did without knowing. I was missing a lot of backstory about the relationship with the billionaire, but it seems like a cozy and comfortable one, very sweet.
I enjoyed the book, probably even more so if I had followed all of them but that's not what happened. Still, as a standalone it was very interesting. There was good pacing, characters I liked and identified with (the owner of the D&D, my heart broke for him!), and the story was compelling. I was already a J.D. Robb fan, so I will have to read more of these.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for my advance copy of this

I enjoyed this audiobook. The mystery, the sleuthing, and everything else just came together and worked for me. For the most part, I enjoyed the narrator. A few accent choices were not my favorite, but the majority were well done. I give it 4/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review Passions in Death by J.D.Robb. All opinions are my own.

I was excited to receive a complimentary copy of the audiobook for Passions in Death by J.D. Robb from NetGalley. It was narrated by Susan Erickson. Opinions in this review are completely my own.

I enjoyed this book. I liked that you see a bit more of Eve's softer side as she reflects on how much she loves being married to Roarke, as she is helping to find out how murdered Erin at her bachelorette party. I love this series; I've been a fan since the beginning and have read every one of the 59 books in the series, and still enjoy each new one. I love appearances by Mavis and Bella, Crack, and Dr. and Mr. Mira, although I always like when we see a bit more of them. This story was a little slower paced due to it being about one murder instead of trying to catch the killer before they murdered again, but there were still surprises as Eve went about solving the case and looking into the couple's circle of friends.

Again, I wasn't a huge fan of the narrator, although I did enjoy it more this time. I found that I would fall asleep while listening sometimes and then have to go back and play them again. I still was not a fan of the voices she used for Peabody and Roarke especially; they are just not how I would imagine those characters talking. I am starting to appreciate an audiobook more, but I think reading the actual text is still my preferred method of reading.

The novel follows Lt. Eve Dallas as she investigates a murder at a bachelorette party held in a sketch club, where a lesbian couple's future together is tragically cut short. The plot thickens with a myriad of potential suspects, drawing the reader into a tangled web of motives and secrets.

Initially, I was uncertain about how the story would resolve. While the narrative was engaging enough to hold my interest, it didn’t particularly excite me about future installments. However, I did appreciate the dynamic between Eve Dallas and her partner, which added depth to the storyline. I remain open to exploring more books in this series, hoping the next one might elevate my enthusiasm.

This one left a little to be desired. I love the J.D. Robb series and characters, but this one just fell flat and predictable. I know the books are obviously a bit formulaic but still I guessed the ending fairly quickly and all in all it was just a sad story. I can't wait to see where she takes our main characters though!

Thanks NetGalley, for this advanced audiobook, the narrator crushed it with all the accents!

3 stars. 4 for the story and 2 stars for the narrator. The suspense novel set in the future is great, but the narrator basically uses the same voice for all the characters, regardless of gender or background. Attempts at accents failed, and the narrator's voice is not pleasant. It was hard to listen to.

It has been a minute since I have read an In Death novel and it did not disappoint. I enjoyed the story, it was great to listen to the story. I had not done an audio for an In Death novel, and you can hear the personality of Eve which was great. All my favorite characters were in the book. You do not need to read/listen to previous book to follow the main story.

Thanks to the Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this eARC in audiobook format.

In the latest installment of the “In Death” series, J.D. Robb delivers another imaginative gripping tale with “Passions in Death.” This fifty-ninth book in the series continues to showcase Robb’s mastery in creating intense futuristic crime-solving drama.

Note: If you have not yet read a novel in this series, please note the word "futuristic" in above paragraph. If not, you will be scratching your head over words like "tubes" being used instead of "bottles", "tag" rather than "text" and so on. You will catch up easily regardless of which novel in this series you pick up.

The story begins with Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her enigmatic husband, Roarke, racing through the streets of Manhattan to the Down and Dirty club. What was supposed to be a joyous pre-wedding celebration turns into a nightmare when one of the brides, Erin Albright, is found brutally murdered.

I love the inclusionary aspect of this book; the wedding was between two women, there was a transexual character, etc. Awesome! Being gay myself, I always find this incredibly refreshing.

The author's intelligence and her wit are both RAZOR sharp (note her observations about such things such as "seasonal" sales, and so on).

Eve Dallas remains a compelling protagonist, with a complex personality and unwavering dedication to justice. Her relationship with Roarke adds depth, providing moments of tenderness amidst the chaos. 

As I haven't read from this series in ages, Peabody (Eve's delightful sidekick) is a charming character.

Passions in Death” delves into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring themes of passion, violence, and the thin line between love and obsession.

Robb’s writing is as sharp as ever, with a perfect balance of suspense, action, and emotional depth.

I loved so much about this novel and I can't wait to read more.

Small distractions (for me) - a graphically described sex scene (relatively easy to bypass) and a TON of suspects to keep in mind.

The author must be a genius to juggle all the possible motives and suspects in this narrative, as well as numerous supporting characters.

Likewise the narrator, Susan Ericksen does an AMAZING job with the voices she created for ages ranging from children to adults. I highly recommend the audiobook as Susan helps us visualize each character (and remember who is who) by giving each person a unique audible identity. I will be searching for books narrated by Susan Ericksen in the future.

“Passions in Death” is a testament to J.D. Robb’s ability to keep a long-running series fresh and engaging.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the “In Death” series, this book is a must-read.

It is what it is, of course, but I particularly enjoyed the fact that they just solved a crime without making additional victims die so they could determine a pattern. There are reasons to do that, but it's refreshing to skip it from time to time.

This is a review of the audiobook Passions in Death by J.D. Robb as narrated by Susan Eriksen. I had not read any of the prior Eve Dallas titles in this series but it worked fine as a standalone book. The story takes place about 40 years in the future in Manhattan. Two soon to be married brides are celebrating their upcoming nuptials with a girls night out. The night then ends with one of the brides dead in the club and then steps in Lt. Dallas to solve the crime.

I thought the narrator did a good job in telling the story from all the characters perspective. I did find the story to be a little bit predictable but it did hold my interest through the end.

The In Death series is a collection of novels written by Nora Roberts under the pseudonym J.D. Robb. The setting is mid-21st-century New York City and Passions in Death occurs in 2061. The books feature New York City Police and Security Department (NYPSD) lieutenant Eve Dallas and her billionaire industrialist husband, Roarke. Other recurring characters, who also appear in this book, #59, in the series, include Detective Delia Peabody, Detective Ian McNab, Captain Ryan Feeney of the Electronics Detection Division (EDD) and Nadine Frost, a reporter. Eve’s friend Mavis Freestone makes an appearance as does Charlotte Mira, Eve’s friend who is a psychiatrist and profiler. Eve and Roarke’s cat, Galahad, also returns.
Passions in Death begins with a pre-wedding party at the Down and Dirty Club on a quiet Monday where Erin Albright and Shauna Hunnicut, the brides, are joined by a couple of dozen of their friends and are having a wonderful time dancing and drinking. Erin is a successful street artist and Shauna works as a shoe store manager; a store where the couple first met. The club offers private rooms and one is available on this off night for the business and Erin secretly books the room. It happens to be the same private room where Eve had once been assaulted but had managed to successfully fight back against her attacker who was later brought to justice. During the party, Erin, who had arranged for an overnight case to be ready in the room, goes to prepare for a big surprise she has for soon-to-be wife Shauna. She has packed a grass skirt, coconut bra and leis to reveal to Shauna that she had paid for a honeymoon in Hawaii, a trip that was Shauna’s dream. Erin had provided her accomplice in the surprise the swipe to the room after the first person she had asked to help her had been unexpectantly called out of town.
Having not returned to the party, one of the friends goes to the private room and finds Erin has been garroted to death. The overnight case is missing. There are no witnesses. Thus begins the hunt for the killer. Was it one of Erin’s friends or past lovers? Was it a revenge killing or one of passion? Did someone want to profit from her art work if she was deceased? Who knew about the private room? Who had delivered the overnight case? The four detectives, with the assistance of Roarke, are determined to find out. They question Erin’s studio colleagues and her friends.
There is a fair amount of background information on Eve throughout the series, much less so on Roarke. Eve had been placed in a foster home after being found as a child in an alley in Dallas with physical injuries and evidence of physical and sexual abuse. She has flashbacks of the abuse in each of the novels including this one and they center on her father. Roarke is an immigrant from Dublin, Ireland and owns a highly secure older mansion off Central Park.
The In Death series are science fiction romance police procedural mysteries, Yes, that’s quite a mouthful for a description of a novel, If you are a fan of a good mystery and or light romantic themes but not sure about the science.fiction component of the stories, I encourage you to give these books a try. They are easy reading and agreeable to the senses. Roarke engages Eve’s interest with his offering of real coffee when he first realizes his attraction to her but in the 2050’s there is no real coffee unless you are as wealthy as Roarke. The same for chicken, meat, lobster and wine. People eat soy dogs and veggie hash..There are flying cars, high speed trains that can hover, and a tunnel under the ocean from America to Europe. There are gadgets such as the auto chef, an automatic food maker. Pills to become more alert or to sober-up are readily available. The futuristic setting is presented in a way that is entertaining and just adds a different dimension to the stories.
I have read many of the books in this series and have many more waiting to be read in my Kindle library and listened to in my Audible library. I have been a great fan of the In Death series and look forward to the rest in the collection. It was great revisiting the characters I have come to know and enjoy, always appreciating the relationship between Peabody and McNab and the love between Eve and Roarke. All of the humor, elements of friendship, and references to the future were present in Passions In Death, The storyline, however, did not meet all expectations. There was no real excitement, little action, no breath taking suspense. The case was cut and dry with no surprises and the dialogue continually rehashed the clues and the details that had been uncovered about the suspects. Even when it appears the killer has been uncovered, time goes on until the last interview is held.. Despite what I found to be flaws, I feel that this is a fine first read to introduce you to the characters and the setting and the usual loving banter and teasing between Eve and Roarke. You will want to visit with them again.
The audiobook is excellently narrated by Susan Erickson.
I want to thank St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Passions in Death is yet another wildly entertaining, suspenseful read in J.D. Robb's In Death series. Full disclosure: this is my favorite series and I've read every book in it. Though, in my opinion, each book can easily be read as a stand-alone. The series just keeps bringing the sassy strength of Eve Dallas combined with one heck of an unputdownable mystery, with plenty of heart, that keeps you guessing until the big reveal.
I read the audible version, read by narrator Susan Ericksen. Her performance brings all the energy and pulls you right in to the story. She does a wonderful job portraying all the different characters, as well.

When a wedding surprise goes wrong, Lt. Eve Dallas is ushered to the Down and Dirty club to help solve the crime. even though there are multiple people present, nobody was in the room when the bride was murdered. Dallas has to start from scratch and try to solve the case.

Passions In Death is the 59th installment of the series. I've read a lot of the books in this series and I thoroughly enjoy the cases that Dallas has to solve. I'm used to these books being full of steamy sex scenes but I was happy to see there weren't many steamy scenes and when there was going to be some passion, the book just alluded to them. I find not having these scenes keeps the focus on the story. Even though this book has many books before it, I found that it can be a standalone as well, the author does a good job of filling in the past story.

I enjoyed this book, it was engaging and entertaining. I've always found the little quips by Peabody to make me laugh out loud.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I can not fairly rate this book because I found the narrator so gruff and aggressive sounding that I couldn’t make it past a few minutes in. Looking forward to reading this via kindle when it releases.

Dallas has returned and brought old friends and memories (nightmares) with her. The journey to the killer is the best part of the book, love, friendship, obsession, jealousy, and murder, the whole gambit. This series always delivers (not all or 5 stars, but for sure over 3/4). Having read them all I always look forward to Eve and Rourke-her colleagues and mysteries that you can follow and enjoy the discoveries that keep you reading/listening. The narration is great, the same narrator embodies the personality of Eve Dallas to perfection. Thank NetGalley for another great read/listen.

Another 5 star read from this fabulous author and magnificent series.
Favorite line: "It's nice being married." Eve Dallas, Dr Mira, and Roaroke all at different times

The murder of a bride to be in the Down and Dirty - a favorite spot of the series and owned by Crack, leads Dallas and Peobody down a road to questions and concerns about a group of ride or die friends.
Only, one of them isn't ride or die.
The story is about 2 women who are going to be married in a few days, the murder of one of the brides to be and then the investigation in to te backgrounds of the people closest to them.

The story is a timely one, and without given away any spoilers, one of the characters has a decided Project 2025 view of the world.
Thank you for allowing me to sneak hear at this great book via audio
5 well deserved stars.

NARRATOR IS REASON FOR ONLY ONE STAR! Narrator for this book was awful. One of my favorite series and I could even make it half way through. I will read the actual book and update my review after.