When Knife in the Back hit my Kindle, I dropped everything to dive in, and it did not disappoint. I loved the intensity, the twists and turns, and of course, the building romance. This is officially my favorite book in the New Orleans series.
Knife in the Back (New Orleans #4) by Karen Rose
As a former cop, Burke Broussard is well aware of the corruption in the New Orleans police department. He had always believed Naomi Cranston to be guilty and isn’t inclined to take her case. Until he sits down to listen to her side of things. Until he sees her tortured innocence written all over her beautiful face…
A relationship born amid an investigation is a fragile thing. Will it survive the danger and the threats? Will it survive the truth?
5 out of 5 stars
Knife in the Back was an exciting and intense read
that had me hooked right from the start. I loved the characters, learning
about them, and watching them open up and trust. I loved the suspense and
intrigue, and the fantastic building details as clues were revealed. I had such
a sense of urgency while reading because I had to know what would happen next.
I have loved Burke since book one and was thrilled he was
getting a story. I loved learning about his past and the man he is today. He had
such a big heart and would do anything for his found family. Naomi was
awesome. After learning her history, I felt for her, but liked her strength and
determination to do the right thing. I loved Burke and Naomi together. Their
first meeting was a bit rocky, but as the story developed and they let their
guards down, I loved how their sweet, building attraction grew and how they were
there for one another in the middle of an extreme situation.
I loved getting the villain’s POV and trying to piece
together who he was. There were very bad things happening, tension, gun fights, and drama, and I found it all thrilling! I loved the twists and turns around
every corner and figuring out who was who and who did what. It was gripping!
I loved the action, drama, and the hints being laid out. I thought
the build was perfectly timed and I flew through it. I adored the found
family that’s been brought together throughout the series, and new people
being brought into the fold. The scenes with all the different characters added
a nice level of entertainment to the story, as well as a lot of emotional and
heartfelt ones. This is officially my favorite story in the New Orleans series.
I always vote for reading in order, but this book could 100% be read as a standalone
story. This was a total hit!
Complimentary copy received.
"Exciting and intense read that had me hooked from the start!" - About That Story
Thank you Berkley Publishing for the advanced copy of Knife in the Back.
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Do you like grit in your romantic suspense stories, or do you prefer them lighter? I love a grittier, more intense story, but sometimes the lighter ones hit the spot too. Let me know!
