I highly recommend Bonded in Death by JD Robb- great storyline, character development and the setting. I have wanted to read a JD Robb book but just never got around to it and so when I got this audioarc I was super excited to listen. It was great, I understand this is the 60th book and will definitely go back and read others. I will also recommend this series to students who enjoy crime novels. I definitely loved the WWII cronies vibes I got from the twelve that had fought in the Urban Wars and would love to read more of this series. As the storyline develops and as the title reflects, the bonds between the original group and what they are willing to do to protect each other were really great. I loved the backstory and the current story. The main characters were delightful and I enjoy that it could be read as a stand alone I also liked the geeky stuff with technology and how the crime is analyzed and the futuristic aspects of it. This was a great read, one I would recommend to students and adults alike.

Thanks to NetGalley for the audioarc to preview.

I loved this so much. Having read every JD Robb book more than once, it always feels like coming home, with the surprising delight of even more character development and growth. I adored being able to see parts of Sommerset's past and learning more about his life, pre-LED.
Loved this and of course will be reading the next in the series
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this!

Thank you for allowing me to listen to this audio book as an ARC!
This is the first book I have read/listened to by J.D. Robb, aka Nora Roberts. I have read many of her books under the name of Nora Roberts; however, a lot of people have always told me that I should also read her books under the writer's name of J.D. Robb--and it sure did not disappoint. While I didn't have the background of any of the characters and what might have happened in the past, I thoroughly enjoyed it and did not feel lost at all! It appears that anyone can jump in at any time in these novels and be just fine and understand the happenings.
I am usually not into sci-fi or futuristic stories; however, this one didn't feel like it at all even though the story happened in 2060. J.D. Robb did a great job in her descriptive details and allowed the reader to truly get to know the main characters and also provided some background to the story of the Urban Wars.
The storyline was well built out and I enjoyed reading almost as if it was a cat and mouse game. I will definitely jump on and read quite a few, if not all, of the other J.D. Robb's books in this series--might take me awhile since this is number 60! What is also impressive, oftentimes, an author runs out of ideas when they continue a story on and on into a series; J.D. Robb for sure does not have that problem!
Great read that will keep the reader glued to the book! 5 stars

Love this futuristic police series set in New York. The ongoing characters are all so unique in their roles and personalities.
    This story revolves around a group of 12  (think Last Supper and Judas) who worked undercover during the Urban Wars. That was years ago and they have all returned to their normal lives. That is until one of them is killed mysteriously and leads to the reunion of the group.
    The story then leads to the hunt for their Judas while trying to keep the others safe.  Many of the old techniques from their era are combined with the modern world methods to solve the crime. They may be in their 70's and not have the same physical skills they once possessed but those years together provide the background history necessary to capture this murderer.
        The audio reader does a great job defining each character. She puts the voice to our mental image of these distinctive personalities.

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

This book has murder, suspense, drama, spies, great characters and great plot. Even though this is book 60 in the series, and I know that I have not read them all (I do plan on fixing that one day), I still feel as though I know the series and that I haven’t missed out on anything too large. I like the fact that when you start the book you will feel as though you’re not reading a series but a standalone book. I love how J.D. Robb knows how to draw in the readers with their writing, the clever plots and great police investigation.

This book starts off with Giovanni arriving in New York after an old colleague has reached out. However, it wasn’t the old colleague that contacted him, and he died soon after being picked up from the airport. Lieutenant Eve Dallas has been summoned to the scene and finds out that the killer had placed one of her cards in Giovanni's hand. It wasn’t until Summerset learns about what happened that he tells Eve how he knew the victim and about the small secret organization of twelve individuals during the 2020’s Urban Wars.

This book has everything that I love in murder mysteries, the engaging characters and characters who are likable/easy to connect with, solid police investigations and procedures, romance, small but great twists in the plots. The pace of the book was right on point. I loved getting to see Dallas and Roarke's relationship was great to see and really shows you how great they’re for each other. I have always liked Peabody but in this book, I really loved her character. Heck, who am I kidding? I loved all the characters, their banter with each other, their personalities, and well everything lol. I can’t wait to see what the next book will bring us.

I also received the audio for this book and really like Susan Ericksen and I found that she did a great job with the characters and made the reader feel as though they were there with them. I highly recommend the book and the audio to everyone.

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

An intriguing blend of past secrets and present danger. The mystery was compelling, especially with Summerset’s deeper involvement, adding emotional stakes to Eve’s investigation. The ties to the Urban Wars made for a fascinating historical layer, though some plot elements felt a bit predictable. Still, a solid and engaging installment in the series.

BONDED IN DEATH by J.D. Robb
This is my first book of JD Robb but will not be my last! This is a suspenseful, mysterious, very well written, and has plenty of twists. I very much enjoyed getting glimpses of Roarke and Eve’s life, professional and personal. This is a 5 star read.

Five stars for the 60th (yes - 60th) book in one on my absolute favorite romantic suspense series!

I have been reading the “In Death” series for well over 10 years. I go back and reread them throughout the year. I own a copy of every book in this series. I truly look forward to my two yearly visits with Lieutenant Eve Dallas.

This time around, Eve is called to the scene of a murder where the murderer leaves a card that indicates they really want her attention. Eve gives them her undivided attention. It becomes very clear very soon that this situation will involve Summerset, and we get a look into his past.

I find Eve and Summerset’s relationship fascinating. There is never enough interaction between them, so I really enjoyed seeing more of them together in this one. We also get to meet some people from his past. This is the story I’ve been waiting for, and it doesn’t disappoint. The ending is very satisfying.

I also had the opportunity to listen to this one. Susan Ericksen does a phenomenal job with this series. I highly recommend this audiobook!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen. This book is out now. Start this series today if you love terrific romantic suspense and police procedurals. If you are a fan of this series, this is one of its best yet!

This murder mystery is tied to Sommerset's past. I really enjoyed learning about his history involving his wife and her death- which is weird to say. Lol. As usual Robb and the narrator do a phenomenal job. I'm impressed how Robb can continue to write these murders that keep me interested. That would be why she is a favorite.

The narrator is phenomenal at all the voices and there were multiple in this one.

Thank you St. Martin Press and Netgalley for advanced audio and Ebook copies.

Summerset, you old dog! I knew still waters run deep, but I had no idea you were part of an elite underground group during the Urban Wars. The earlier books hinted at your involvement, but they gave very few clues as to the depth of your involvement. I think even Eve was impressed at your exploits. Maybe she will finally give you the respect you so richly deserve, or not. Not to mention that without you and your friend's assistance, she would have never caught the murderer. Susan Erickson is the narrator for this audio book, and I was not impressed with her characterizing of the characters or her pacing. It didn't add to the story for me.

An older, refined gentleman from Italy comes to New York at the request of an old friend and is murdered with Urban Wars era gas. His murder starts off a case for Eve that touches her and Roark personally and involves their butler, Summerset, intimately. His involvement in the Urban Wars was known, but the depth of it as a member of The Twelve is a surprise to Eve. This clandestine group was highly successful until they were betrayed by one of their own.

Eve receives a message that Giovanni Rossi was not the first member of The Twelve to die and he won't be the last. Not on Eve's watch.

My thanks to the Publisher and the Author for providing a complimentary audio Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.

In the 60th in Death novel we finally get to know Summerset. Eve and Peabody work with Summerset and his surviving comrades from the Urban Wars to find the man who is trying to kill them. JD Robb doesn't disappoint in this book and it does stand alone but it would be helpful to read some of the earlier books. Susan Erickson is an excellent narrator for this series.
Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for my audio review copy.

During the Urban Wars, Giovanni Rossi was part of a secret organization called The Twelve, so when he is summoned to New York by someone from his past, he heads there without a second thought. He has no idea that he will be dead within minutes of his arrival.

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is perplexed. The wife of her Italian victim has no idea why her husband went to New York, just that he had to tend to something. They also can’t identify the driver that picked him up at the airport. There is a link to the Urban Wars, so she questions Summerset since he was a medic during that time.

Eve is surprised to learn that Summerset was one of The Twelve. It’s part of the past that he has locked away and doesn’t like to dredge up, but he’s left with no choice since he fears that others may be in danger. They took a pact, and he will do whatever he can to help protect the others from The Twelve.

This may be one of my favourites that I’ve read/listened to from the “in Death” series. Susan Eriksen, for me, is the voice of this series and I look forward to hearing her narrate. I will definitely recommend this book and others by J. D. Robb to others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to an ALC of this novel. #NetGalley #BondedinDeath

Bonded In Death is the 60th book, and an excellent addition, in J.D. Robb's "In Death" series.
Lt. Eve Dallas is called to investigate the murder of Giovanni Rossi, who had just arrived in New York City from Italy. It is quickly discovered that he had a shadowy past tied to the Urban Wars of London in 2026.
As the investigation continues it is revealed that he was a member of The Twelve, a group who sought justice and to protect the innocent at this difficult time. The case also has surprising ties to the butler and mentor of Eve's charming billionaire husband Roarke.
With each and every "In Death" book I love re-visiting all of the characters that I have come to know and care about.
Always excellent narration by Susan Ericksen.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an arc of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this audiobook.

First of all - I have not read the other books in this series. I read Nora Roberts books when I was younger and when I saw a JD Robb book as an option for an ARC - I opted to request it. That said ….

If you listen to the audio - prepare yourself to be accosted by the portrayal of Lt. Eve Dallas. My goodness! The way the character is spoken is unbelievably abrasive and off-putting.

The story itself was a great story, though slow at times. Spy life. Future times. State of the art enhancements for daily life. All great. The main reason for giving this title a 4 star is due to the sheer strength it took to get through the audio.

I can normally listen to an audio book within a day or so because I listen at 1.2 or 1.3 speed. I increased this to 1.75 so that I could just get it over with.

Bonded in Death is everything I love about J.D. Robb’s In Death series—intense, emotionally charged, and packed with action, suspense, and character depth. This installment brings a gripping mystery tied to the shadows of the Urban Wars, giving longtime fans a rare and compelling look into Summerset’s past. Eve Dallas is as sharp and relentless as ever, and the stakes feel deeply personal, making the case all the more urgent. Susan Ericksen’s narration is, as always, pitch-perfect, bringing every character to life with nuance and energy. With twists, tension, and heart, this latest installment proves that Robb’s magic never fades—I’m already counting down to the next one!

When it comes to police procedural no one does it better than J.D. Robb. Together with Susan Ericksen they bringing life to Eve Dallas. This isn’t my first nor will it be my last Robb audiobook, as I honestly can’t get enough of Robb’s writing, as she is an author that can pull me in from the first page. Every Robb book is like coming home to old friends and finding new ones too, and this book happens to have very old friends involved. The plot centers around what happened in the urban wars of the early 20th century. The deeds and misdeeds are what set up the plot for this book, which I absolutely loved.
Susan Ericksen is one of the best audiobook narrators in the business. Every character’s voice is unique and truly their own. I listen to a lot of audio books and Ericksen is my all time favorite narrator.

We get to learn more about Summerset in this book which is always fascinating. It was sort of easy to tell where this book was heading when an older gentleman, one who was part of a super-secret group during the Urban war, arrives in New York. He has been summoned by an old friend and he wants to uphold the promise he made to that friend. Though they have not spoken in decades, they are bonded by war. So when that gentleman dies, and the case is handed off to Eve, the fat is in the fire.
This book felt a little more formulaic than most and I'm not sure why. Maybe there was less of their lives outside of the mystery. I still enjoyed the story.

Four stars
This book comes out February 4, 2025
In Death #60
Follows Passions in Death
Audiobook ARC from Macmillan Audio and NetGalley
Ebook ARC kindly provided by St. Martin's Press and Edelweiss
Opinions are my own

Bonded in Death continues the In Death series and I am not exaggerating when I say this is one of my all time favorite series. I adore the characters and the plot is always interesting. In this edition, we get extra focus on a background character: Summerset!

When a killer comes to NYC to murder an Italian, he leaves a business card for Eve Dallas. Little does she know this murder is closer to her than she thinks! I loved getting to hear all about Summerset during the war. His friends added nice supporting characters that really helped flesh out the story. The identity of the killer is figured out early on, so the suspense comes from what he is willing to do to kill The Twelve and what Eve is willing to do to prevent that. Since Eve and Summerset have always had a slightly adversarial relationship, it was really fun to see them in different roles. Because the story is focused on Summerset, we don't get as much "pop ins" by other supporting characters like Mavis and Nadine, but it was such a great story I didn't think about that until I was finished.

Nora Roberts/JD Robb's books are a masterclass is writing for sure. The plot is always interesting, there are surprises, and the characters are always dynamic. Bonded in Death was another 5 star edition in the In Death series.

If you haven't listened to this series, I must tell you that Susan Ericksen is phenomenal! She is one of the best narrators around. She does accents perfectly and every character has a unique voice. 5 star narration!

Bonded in Death is the 60th book in the In Death series and I enjoyed it just as much as I enjoyed book 1.
One thing I love about this series is that even though each book is a different story there are series regulars, and we are updated on what's happening in their life which each new book.

This futuristic police procedural set in New York City, starts where Lieutenant Eve Dallas, gets a case that ends up being connected to Sommerset and his time in the Urban Wars. We learn so much of his previous life in this story, which is filled with betrayal and treachery as Eve races to catch a killer before he strikes again.

The story was engrossing and I was unable to put it down. It included flashbacks to the Urban Wars and the transition between past and present day was seamlessly.

It's always fascinating to watch how Eve's mind work and here was no exception. As always, the relationship between Dallas and Roarke and the interactions with their friends and her homicide team are enjoyable.

This was another fascinating tale in the series. It was well written, with strong, intriguing characters, witty banter, and a complex plot. I would definitely recommend this novel to lovers of murder mystery.

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I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Susan Erickson. She did a great job with the characters making their voices all distinguishable and she was able to bring out the emotions where needed. She brought the story to life and I enjoyed the listening experience.

It honestly doesn’t seem possible for the In Death series to have reached 60 books. No, not only reached 60 books but to still have remained as entertaining as this series has. I honestly don’t understand had J.D. Robb (aka Eleanor Marie Robertson) manages to put out so many quality books (especially when you factor in her other pseudonym, Nora Roberts.) The talent and drive she displays leaves me in utter awe. Okay enough gushing…let’s get to the review, which I will keep brief. If you’re new to the series…well you have a lot of catching up to do. That being said, I kind of feel like most of the books can be read as stand alones if you want to and still be fairly well enjoyed with minimal confusion. I have a friend who has read a few at random and has never had any issues. Though personally I of course think you get more out of them if you’ve been reading all along since the beginning. Lieutenant Eve Dallas is back in action, of course, and this time the case has connections leading back to the Urban Wars of 2020’s and Summerset. (Oh did I forget to mention this is a futuristic police series?) As always, it’s a thoroughly engaging story and I enjoyed getting some more backstory on Summerset and Urban Wars. Now another thing I find amazing about this being the 60th book in the series is that once again Susan Ericksen returns to do the audio narration. And if I’m not mistaken she has narrated every one of the books to date. I love when a series sticks to a narrator, especially when it’s an especially talented one like Susan Ericksen. Whether this is your first or your sixtieth time investigating with Eve Dallas, I’m sure it’s an adventure you’ll enjoy. I’d like to thank Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to and review an advanced audio copy of J.D. Robb’s Bonded in Death.

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