Chloe Hastings doesn't like rules, and she doesn't exactly play well with others. But she does have one amazing talentâ??she can get into the mind of killers like no one else. A police consultant and profiler, Chloe is definitely not like anyone that Joel Landry has ever encountered. From the moment they meetâ??in the middle of a bank robberyâ??she throws him off balance and pulls him under spell. She seems to have no fear, she plots constantly, and...Joel quickly finds himself trapped in her web.
She needs a new partner...and he's just the man for the job.
There's a sadistic killer hunting in the streets of New Orleans, and Chloe plans to catch him. First, though she needs a partner she can trust, and she's decided that Dr. Joel Landry is the best fit for the job. Sure, he has a dark past. The doctor was attacked by a serial killer, but Joel survived while his attacker did not. Now the ruggedly handsome doctor has turned to the shadows. He's learned how to hunt, how to fight, how to kill in a thousand brutal waysâ??in short, he's acquired all of the skills that Chloe absolutely adores in a man.
He's exactly what she wants. She could become the only thing he needs.
Together, they should be a perfect fit. She knows the minds of criminals better than anyone else, and Joel can protect her from any threat that comes their way. They'll have one hell of a time tracking down the bad guys, provided Chloe and Joel don't kill each other first. Another unanticipated twist for the new partners? Their attraction to each other is explosive, their desire uncontrollable. One reckless kiss seals their fate, and their need won't be denied. And neither will the killer who waits for his moment to attack.
Once you step into a spider's web, there is no going back.
Author's Note: Chloe Hastings always has a plan in play. Her investigations are unusual, her friends are generally on the shady side, and her social skills? Well, those are pretty much non-existent. But Chloe solves every case that crosses her path, and she never, ever backs down. When she teams up with her new partner, all bets are off. Joel is gorgeous, sinful, and about to break through every wall that Chloe possesses. He'll fight for her, she'll fight for him, and the criminals in their path had better get ready. There is a new crime-solving team i… (más)
Dr Joel Landry is still reeling from his brush with death when Chloe Hastings storms into his life. A highly intelligent woman with multiple psychology degrees under her belt, Chloe Hastings is a force to be reckoned with - and a killer's worst nightmare. But she wants a partner and Joel is her first choice. Even if Joel isn't quite sure he should go with the crazy lady.
This was an enjoyable romantic suspense read. The plot was decently complex and kept me invested in finding out who the killer was and discovering all of Chloe's secrets. The romance between Chloe and Joel was typical of the genre - instant attraction and lacking in emotional development but it was alright. I did like that it wasn't exactly instalove - they both were attracted but didn't quite jump into the deep end until they were further along.
Chloe was a bit robotic at the start but it was honestly what I liked most about her. The way she managed to separate herself from her emotions and be more analytical was a draw. I like Joel well enough. The rest of the characters were great. I loved how Chloe had built this little family up around her - her brother, Reece, her rescued assassin, Marie, the coroner, Reuben and the police detective, Cedric Coleman.
Another solid romantic suspense with a darker edge from Cynthia Eden. 4 stars. ( )
4.75 stars: this in kindle is still $0.99, and what a good deal. I read it slowly for me, because of how it's structured, but that's not a bad thing. Joel is justifiably a mess. Chloe is like a puzzle box, hard to figure out. All the other characters have dark pasts, except maybe the Detective. It's dual-POV, although other characters get a scene here & there. I enjoyed every character. I am a big fan of found family.
The author's style is a little odd, but the plot is good, neatly dovetailing into the continuing series, heavily reliant on all these unique characters as is necessary in a good mystery/suspense.
I saw one reviewer call this a cliffhanger, but it is no such thing. It's a romance, and that's how it ends. It includes a excerpt from book 2 to lure you into continuing the series--as any first book should do. Book 2 isn't out yet. I'm not sure I'll read it, but I will at least read the excerpt when it is available.
CW: lots of trauma among the characters (expected in murder mysteries, but still) ( )
Chloe Hastings doesn't like rules, and she doesn't exactly play well with others. But she does have one amazing talentâ??she can get into the mind of killers like no one else. A police consultant and profiler, Chloe is definitely not like anyone that Joel Landry has ever encountered. From the moment they meetâ??in the middle of a bank robberyâ??she throws him off balance and pulls him under spell. She seems to have no fear, she plots constantly, and...Joel quickly finds himself trapped in her web.
She needs a new partner...and he's just the man for the job.
There's a sadistic killer hunting in the streets of New Orleans, and Chloe plans to catch him. First, though she needs a partner she can trust, and she's decided that Dr. Joel Landry is the best fit for the job. Sure, he has a dark past. The doctor was attacked by a serial killer, but Joel survived while his attacker did not. Now the ruggedly handsome doctor has turned to the shadows. He's learned how to hunt, how to fight, how to kill in a thousand brutal waysâ??in short, he's acquired all of the skills that Chloe absolutely adores in a man.
He's exactly what she wants. She could become the only thing he needs.
Together, they should be a perfect fit. She knows the minds of criminals better than anyone else, and Joel can protect her from any threat that comes their way. They'll have one hell of a time tracking down the bad guys, provided Chloe and Joel don't kill each other first. Another unanticipated twist for the new partners? Their attraction to each other is explosive, their desire uncontrollable. One reckless kiss seals their fate, and their need won't be denied. And neither will the killer who waits for his moment to attack.
Once you step into a spider's web, there is no going back.
Author's Note: Chloe Hastings always has a plan in play. Her investigations are unusual, her friends are generally on the shady side, and her social skills? Well, those are pretty much non-existent. But Chloe solves every case that crosses her path, and she never, ever backs down. When she teams up with her new partner, all bets are off. Joel is gorgeous, sinful, and about to break through every wall that Chloe possesses. He'll fight for her, she'll fight for him, and the criminals in their path had better get ready. There is a new crime-solving team i
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This was an enjoyable romantic suspense read. The plot was decently complex and kept me invested in finding out who the killer was and discovering all of Chloe's secrets. The romance between Chloe and Joel was typical of the genre - instant attraction and lacking in emotional development but it was alright. I did like that it wasn't exactly instalove - they both were attracted but didn't quite jump into the deep end until they were further along.
Chloe was a bit robotic at the start but it was honestly what I liked most about her. The way she managed to separate herself from her emotions and be more analytical was a draw. I like Joel well enough. The rest of the characters were great. I loved how Chloe had built this little family up around her - her brother, Reece, her rescued assassin, Marie, the coroner, Reuben and the police detective, Cedric Coleman.
Another solid romantic suspense with a darker edge from Cynthia Eden. 4 stars. (