3.5
I'm just going to throw this out there: What if, and hear me out, the bad guy weren't the perfect embodiment of all things evil that ever were or will be again? What would happen if the character was. I don't know, nuanced? Like, kind of like how people are, you know?

Eve - you never disappoint.
Book Number 60 in this series! I am still hooked!
Finally a look at the urban war - and Summerset's past. Explosive, addictive!
Eve lands a case of poison - an elderly Italian gentleman with an espionage past. And an oath sworn at the end of the Urban Wars. One of them exposed as a traitor back for revenge.

This is the 60th book in the In Death series. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series and it didn’t hinder my understanding or ability to follow the story. I really enjoyed the book and action trying to track down a killer with vendetta to go after 12 people who he feels who wronged him.

This is my first book by J.D. Robb and it will not be my last. Susan Ericksen did an excellent job with the narration.

Thank you to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a great addition to the series. I really liked the additional background about the Urban Wars other books have referenced, and I really enjoyed the inclusion of people who fought in those wars in the solving of the crimes, helping Dallas with their old skills. The bond between the older characters was endearing and the sense of humour in their banter was fun.

As with all the books - I never get tired of listening to Dallas plan an operation to apprehend the criminals. Susan Ericksen is the regular narrator for this series. She easily moves between characters - each with their own distinct voice style.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of Bonded in Death
This is the first book in the series that I've had and probably a mistake right there, as I didn't have a background for the characters or the story.. This was an audiobook, and the narrator was awful, I didn't like her voice, she always seemed to be yelling or angry, and it turned me off being able to enjoy the book at all

This book was amazing. It is full of suspense and action and wonderful witty banter. The book was impossible to put down. The character dynamics were amazing. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it.

Part ONE::
I just adore this series ~book 60 and still going strong! This adventure features an old, dangerous chapter
and puts our beloved Summerset front and center. The actual adventure will ensure we have a better
understanding of the old family (The 12) who were operatives back in the ‘Urbans’ [The Urban Wars]
and the issue that had some loose ends.
My thanks to St Martins Press via NetGalley for the download of this AUDIO presentation
Part Two:
I am the biggest fan of Narrator Susan Ericksen. She has become part of the fiber of this series. I prefer
the audio presentation because she just makes each character completely alive and so real that the
stories seem to be real and alive in the future.
My thanks to St Martins Press for the download of this book for review purposes.

Wow! Book 60 in the series and still dropping great plots, exciting action, witty banter and superior character development! This series is an audiobook must for me as the narrator helps bring the great characters more fully to life with unique voices and bringing their emotions more fully to life. This book in particular is definitely going on a favorites list in the series as we get an in depth look into Summerset's history. I love how the author helps us get insight into the characters by weaving their story throughout the current case or mystery that has to be solved at the time. This book was particularly exciting with a fast-paced plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I may be guilty of driving 30 miles out of my way to get to the grocery store in order to listen to more of the story as I wasn't ready to stop listening. I highly recommend that you listen to the books in order as they really layer the backstories and depth of characters in each book building more complex characters and backstories. It is a load of entertainment just waiting for you to find if you haven't started reading or listening yet, but if you have started the series then get ready for this book as you won't want to miss it!

Back in the day I used to binge all the popular writers of the 1990’s. But I was never a fan of Nora Roberts. It wasn’t that she wasn’t talented, it just wasn’t for me.

Well I had no idea that JD Robb was her until I came to write this review and boy does that connection make sense! I said to my husband that the book was well written, fast paced and exciting but something just didn’t mesh for me personally. Sort of like not liking Barbara Streisand. Under talented but not enjoyable… to ME!

But the rating should not reflect my personal experience. It really is a 4⭐️ book. It hits all the points of a thriller, great characters, page turner and more. Easily figured out early but that’s ok.

That being said, I received an audio ALC from NetGalley and MacMillian Audio for free which I am grateful and able to write an early review. But unlike the audio I finished earlier today, this was hard to listen to because of the narration. She sounded robotic and painfully slow. Thankfully you can manipulate the rate to make it listenable. Susan Erickson is going on my No No list.

If you’re a JD Robb/ Nora Roberts fan wrote this in your calendar for February 4,2025

I listened to this ARC book. Was happy with the narrator. I was able to distinguish between the characters easily. This is book 60 in the Eve Dallas/Roarke series based in the future. I have not read all of this series but I do enjoy them. Great read but you should probably at least read the first 5 books to get familiar with the characters. This review is my honest opinion. Thank you to the Author, NetGalley, and Macmillan Audio

LOVED this latest installment of the In Death series. Such a great storyline and loved how it tied into Summerset's past during the Urban Wars. Super engaging, fast paced, kept me on my toes, and this found family of characters continues to be my favorite!

Rating: 4.5 stars

In this installment of the "In Death" series, Eve Dallas is investigating the death of Giovanni Rossi, an elderly Italian gentleman who dies within minutes of arriving in New York. Digging into his past leads her to Summerset, a member of her own household, and to events that happened decades before. Finding his killer and preventing him from killing again, which he has plans to do, will be challenging on both a personal and professional level, and she will have to stay one step ahead of one of the worst villains she's ever faced.

I like this series. It doesn't require a lot of thought or concentration, and it's always fast-paced and action packed. There is always really cool technology that I wish we had in today's world, and the characters are fun to revisit book after book. This book is especially satisfying because of the look we get into Summerset's background. Long-time fans of this series will love getting to know something of this enigmatic character's past, but new readers won't feel out of the loop either. Having not read this series in complete order, I will say that there was some character development, and in particular some mention of names of characters, with which I was not familiar, but it didn't detract from the overall story. I think readers could jump in here and be okay if they chose. I recommend this series and this book specifically to mystery buffs, technology lovers, and those looking for a quick, fun read from a long-running series that will keep you coming back for more.

The narrator did a fantastic job. I enjoyed how she tried to separate the voices and protray the characters emotions. The team works to get to figure out who the murderer is leading the to Summersets past and colleagues. The new characters add a touch of history and help us better understand Summerset.

The past becomes prologue in the 60th book in the amazing IN DEATH series by JD ROBB.
During the Urban Wars in 2024-6, a group of 12 revolutionaries and patriots, called the 12, fought the resistance. Code names were all suited to them. Fox, Wasp, Magpie, Camelion,, Fawn, and more. One of the team, like Judas, betrays them. This sets the stage for the opening of the story is 2061.
Was has been summoned to NY by one of the 12, and because of an oath they all took, comes, no questions asked. Unfortunately, he is tricked and then murdered. Who has killed him is the question Eve Dallas needs to answer.
When it is revealed that Somerset, Roarke's defacto father and majordomo, was one of the 12, his backstory is told with great care. Eve knows they are now targeted by someone who wants them all dead. The remaining members of the team are summoned, and all arrive in NY, where an exhaustive search for the person who is killing them off is made.
With the steady and funny Peabody at her side, and along with Dr. Mira, Cher Reo, and the rest of the crew in Eve's command, you know how the story will end.
But the fun part is getting to the end.
Each one of the IN DEATH books is better than the last, which in itself is an accomplishment (60!) and this one was a story that was very dear to my heart. I have always liked Somerset even though he and Eve run noses like two prizefighters, caged. This story allowed her to find out about him as a man, a victim, a husband.
I think their animosity is now going to be curbed significantly.
I wish I could give higher than 5 stars, but that's the rating we are dealt! Bravo to another fabulous tale told with style and attention to detail no other author today exercises.
Thanks, NetGalley, St Martin's Press, and of course, JD Robb, for a sneak peek at what is sure to be another major award winner for the author!

Book 60…….it is an awe inspiring number of books in a series. And for me, personally, I have read every single one in this series. And own a copy of them all as well.
This book gives us a little deeper dive into Summersets past. While we know who Eve is chasing from early on I feel like it doesn’t take anything from the story.
I received an ALC of this title, all opinions are my own!

I've read a couple of books by this author, but not for many years, but remembered liking them so thought I'd try something from this series. First, I realize I am jumping in at book 60(!), so have no context for the characters or previous plotlines. Second, I didn't read closely enough to know the story is set in the future! That said, I really liked the story and generally enjoyed the characters, but wish I'd read instead of listened to it. I did not care for the narration at all, and feel like the narrator's choices made me like Eve Dallas less than I would have in text form. She gave her a really abrasive tone and decided Eve was always shouting at everybody. A couple of the secondary characters had super goofy voices, especially Peabody (who was always pronounced as Pee-buddy, to my annoyance). With the narrator's voice for her, she sounded like a total doofus rather than a competent cop.

However, I was very into the plot, which referred back to events in our near future (global wars, which seem depressingly likely right now) when a group of operatives were betrayed by a double agent who is now seeking revenge for his downfall. In the current timeline of the novel (2060s), Eve and her colleagues are trying to stop an assassination attempt. It' s a fairly standard crime/procedural novel, but the future setting added some interest and whimsy--but not too much. I liked how things worked mostly similarly to the way they do now, with some nice little upgrades in tech: searching online or in databases seems like sophisticated AI queries, there is a food and beverage generator thing instead of a microwave, and there are robots to do the dishes and other cleaning. Who wouldn't like a robot cleaner? I'll probably go back and read more of this series, but will bypass the audiobooks.

I used to enjoy the occasional Nora Roberts read, back before indie books were so prevalent … do I’ve been meaning to check out Robb for ages. Not sure this was the best read to start with, as it was pretty slow-paced.

I tried to get into this, but it was just too dull. Not for me.

2 stars.


🎧 Audio:
The narrator was okay, her voice was pleasant enough, but she sounded a bit too robotic
for my tastes. Would prefer to avoid this one going forward but … I’ve heard worse. 3 stars

I am an avid fan of this series; this addition does not disappoint. Solid plot, predictable and familiar characters. Yes, formulaic, but I believe that is what makes this series a success. I can generally, and accurately, predict that the capture and successful interviewing comes in the last hour (audiobooks) and no, that's not a spoiler. This is the truth for every one of these 60 books. I would have liked to have seen a little more about the suspect, I feel like we just see him commit his crime and not a lot of the 'why'. The thing I am enjoying with the latest volumes might not be what everyone else enjoys, but I find that the 'gratuitous sex' has been toned down (no, I'm not a prude, but it doesn't add anything to the story for me) and the chase and capture of the suspect is less violent (no, I'm not against violence in these books.....). Perhaps we're seeing a bit of aging in Eve and Roarke? Regardless, I enjoyed this book as well as all 59 previous books. The primary reason that I will always read/listen to the books in this series is the consistency of the types of stories and the incredible narrator that has, in my opinion, helped to make the audiobooks a success.

My audiobook ARC was provided by the publisher and NetGalley, the opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.

Giovanni Rossi responds to an urgent summons received from an old compatriot from his time during the Urban War as part of a secret organization called The Twelve. But once he lands in New York and eases into the waiting car it leads to his death.

When Lieutenant Eve Dallas begins working the case she realizes that it has a connection to the Urban War and that Summerset may know something that may be helpful. But seeing his shock and grief proves to be very personal.

It becomes obvious that someone plans to take out the remaining members of The Twelve. Eve, Roarke and her team are just as determined to prevent that from happening.

Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb is the latest installment in the Eve Dallas police procedure series by beloved author Nora Roberts, writing as J.D. Robb.

In this book Dallas, her husband Roarke, and the regular cast of characters, Summerset, Peabody, McNabb, Feeney, Calendar, and Morris band together to find the killer of members of The Twelve, a group of spies who operated during the Urban Wars.

Even though we know that Dallas will eventually get her murderer, it's always a joy to follow along. The relationships between the characters is always spot on and believable, and I really enjoyed in this book how much the detectives and officers in Dallas' squad are so involved and even come to her and Rourke's home - it's really all hands on deck in this book.

As always, Roarke is the best husband ever and Summerset is a pain her butt, with Galahad there to give headbutts and love when needed.

Susan Ericksen is, as always, superb in her narration of this audiobook. Her voice is now synonymous with Eve Dallas in my mind and she gives such inflection to the story and also gets into the heart of each character she portrays.

I loved this book and can't wait until the next book. You'd think the characters would get boring after fifty plus books, but they don't and I always look forward to the next novel in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillen Audio for this advanced audiobook. All opinions are my own.