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kaselteen's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
robinlovesreading's review
5.0
Four-year-old Kayden has just lost his mother. DI Gina Harte is on the case and is determined to discover the murderer of the victim, whose name was Billie. This case is particularly difficult for Gina, as Billie was leading a double life - a caring, responsible mother to her young son, and a life that revolved around sex. The more Gina learns about Billie, she finds that Billie may have had more than one enemy, and the list of suspects continues to grow.
Another reason this case is difficult for Gina is that she has a young boy in her life and that makes her strongly feel that she has to find justice for young Kayden. While it is difficult to interview a child, asking the right questions begins to make sense of why Billie might have been killed. However, the question is, will she be the only victim or will someone else soon be killed? If so, what would be the connection between the victims?
I have been reading this stellar series since book three and I have become very drawn to Gina‘s character. She had a difficult past herself, and sometimes that comes through while she is working on her different cases. What I love about this latest book is how tense it is. How well written it is. How compelling it is. I love it when a series never loses its steam this far along.
This is the type of police procedural that will keep you on your toes. It certainly kept me invested from beginning to end in one sitting because of how addictive it was when you consider how talented the author, Carla Kovach, is. She has done a great job with this latest book in this incredible series and I am truly looking forward to reading the next book.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please enjoy my YouTube video review - https://youtu.be/NdshXq-uOkM
Another reason this case is difficult for Gina is that she has a young boy in her life and that makes her strongly feel that she has to find justice for young Kayden. While it is difficult to interview a child, asking the right questions begins to make sense of why Billie might have been killed. However, the question is, will she be the only victim or will someone else soon be killed? If so, what would be the connection between the victims?
I have been reading this stellar series since book three and I have become very drawn to Gina‘s character. She had a difficult past herself, and sometimes that comes through while she is working on her different cases. What I love about this latest book is how tense it is. How well written it is. How compelling it is. I love it when a series never loses its steam this far along.
This is the type of police procedural that will keep you on your toes. It certainly kept me invested from beginning to end in one sitting because of how addictive it was when you consider how talented the author, Carla Kovach, is. She has done a great job with this latest book in this incredible series and I am truly looking forward to reading the next book.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please enjoy my YouTube video review - https://youtu.be/NdshXq-uOkM
siani's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emmascr's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley and for letting me take part in this tour. This is the 12th book in the Detective Gina Harte series but all could be read as standalone.
Detective Gina Harte is one of my favourite detectives. She is determined and caring. She will do everything she can to find the killer and you can see how much each case affects her. Gina has grown so much since the first book. I also love Gina’s team. They are a well-oiled machine at this point and can trust each other implicitly.
Carla always keeps her books relevant and realistic. There are comments that relate to the current state of the world. I don’t think these are necessarily needed for all books but I think it was a perfect addition to this story.
This is another excellent addition to the series. It is full of tension, suspense and surprise. The story is full of twists and turns that will keep you on your toes right until the very end. The book is fast-paced and very easy to become absorbed in. If you love a police procedural with a hint of a psychological thriller then this book and series are perfect for you.
Detective Gina Harte is one of my favourite detectives. She is determined and caring. She will do everything she can to find the killer and you can see how much each case affects her. Gina has grown so much since the first book. I also love Gina’s team. They are a well-oiled machine at this point and can trust each other implicitly.
Carla always keeps her books relevant and realistic. There are comments that relate to the current state of the world. I don’t think these are necessarily needed for all books but I think it was a perfect addition to this story.
This is another excellent addition to the series. It is full of tension, suspense and surprise. The story is full of twists and turns that will keep you on your toes right until the very end. The book is fast-paced and very easy to become absorbed in. If you love a police procedural with a hint of a psychological thriller then this book and series are perfect for you.
booklovinalicia's review
4.0
There were so many twists that it kept me interested almost the entire read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me an advanced ecopy to read and give my honest review. Read my complete review of this and other books on my blog at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me an advanced ecopy to read and give my honest review. Read my complete review of this and other books on my blog at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com
bookbloggerjanine's review
4.0
Her Deadly Promise by Carla Kovach
I give this book 4.5 stars
Church Road is a quiet corner of suburbia.
But behind the bright red door of number 8 lies the body of Billie Reeves, a young mum who just took her last breath.
When police investigate they discover everyone was whispering about Billie's late-night callers. And if someone was prepared to kill her, what do they know, and who will be next?
Another gripping instalment in an excellent series.
This book can also be read as a standalone.
I was engrossed in this story,this realistic plot has plenty of twists,a shocking murder and an array of suspects..Filled with tension,secrets and lies no one is as they seem .The chapters are told from different points of view,allowing you to get into the characters minds.Gina is a strong female lead and l love catching up with her.Who is the murderer and what is their motive in this enticing crime thriller!
With thanks to Netgalley,Carla Kovach and Bookouture for my chance to read and review this book
I give this book 4.5 stars
Church Road is a quiet corner of suburbia.
But behind the bright red door of number 8 lies the body of Billie Reeves, a young mum who just took her last breath.
When police investigate they discover everyone was whispering about Billie's late-night callers. And if someone was prepared to kill her, what do they know, and who will be next?
Another gripping instalment in an excellent series.
This book can also be read as a standalone.
I was engrossed in this story,this realistic plot has plenty of twists,a shocking murder and an array of suspects..Filled with tension,secrets and lies no one is as they seem .The chapters are told from different points of view,allowing you to get into the characters minds.Gina is a strong female lead and l love catching up with her.Who is the murderer and what is their motive in this enticing crime thriller!
With thanks to Netgalley,Carla Kovach and Bookouture for my chance to read and review this book
pandasbookshelf's review
4.0
A domestic thriller queen! This latest entry in the series is fantastic and not to be missed. While this is the twelfth entry in this series, it still somehow remains fresh and unique with each mystery and entry offering something different that is just as addictive. I am diving into the next book.
breejay's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mags_louise's review
4.0
4.5⭐
DI Gina Harte is back and not 100% herself struggling with her health, a heat wave, and the breakdown of her relationship with Briggs. She's a bit of a mess, and her colleagues are starting to notice.
But when single mum Billie is stabbed to death and Gina is confronted with her grieving four-year-old son. She's determined to put all her problems aside and find Billie's killer.
However, the suspects are plenty. As Billie had lots of secrets the biggest being she was working as a prostitute to make ends meet and provide for her son Kayden.
But she isn't the only one with secrets as her sons father Shaun is back on the scene. Then there's her lover Nathan who also happens to be her sister Serena's boyfriend.
Not to mention her three friends Meera, Nadia, and Candice. Who have plenty of secrets of their own. And one of them made sure every parent in the playground knew how Billie was making her money.
Yet, why would any of them really want to kill the vivacous Billie?
That's what Gina can't figure out. Until another friend is targeted and more secrets are revealed. Ones that hit too close to home for an already on edge Gina.
And with plenty of twists and a killer I didn't expect. This was a cracking read. That I enjoyed a lot. And one I would happily recommend to others.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
DI Gina Harte is back and not 100% herself struggling with her health, a heat wave, and the breakdown of her relationship with Briggs. She's a bit of a mess, and her colleagues are starting to notice.
But when single mum Billie is stabbed to death and Gina is confronted with her grieving four-year-old son. She's determined to put all her problems aside and find Billie's killer.
However, the suspects are plenty. As Billie had lots of secrets the biggest being she was working as a prostitute to make ends meet and provide for her son Kayden.
But she isn't the only one with secrets as her sons father Shaun is back on the scene. Then there's her lover Nathan who also happens to be her sister Serena's boyfriend.
Not to mention her three friends Meera, Nadia, and Candice. Who have plenty of secrets of their own. And one of them made sure every parent in the playground knew how Billie was making her money.
Yet, why would any of them really want to kill the vivacous Billie?
That's what Gina can't figure out. Until another friend is targeted and more secrets are revealed. Ones that hit too close to home for an already on edge Gina.
And with plenty of twists and a killer I didn't expect. This was a cracking read. That I enjoyed a lot. And one I would happily recommend to others.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
cj_mo_2222's review
4.0
When a young single mother with a dark secret is murdered, it's up to DI Gina Harte and her team to find the killer. It is the twelfth book in the Detective Gina Harte series, but the first I've read. I had no problems connecting with Gina and other members of her team, especially DC Paula Wyre.
I really enjoyed the author's style of writing. Many of the chapters are told from Detective Harte's point-of-view and those chapters read like a police procedural novel. The other chapters are told from the various witnesses and suspects and those chapters are more like a domestic drama. There are friends, lovers, secrets, betrayals, and some pretty despicable characters in the book, but plenty to like about the story. Gina has her own drama since her boss is also her ex-boyfriend, but she tries to keep her personal life separate from the job as best as she can. I like the way Gina and her team keep with it to separate the truth from the lies in order to solve the case. The book gets off to a great start and there are few different plot twists as the story progresses, I admit to experiencing some confusion in the middle part of the book. However, things get better again and the ending of this suspenseful novel is unexpected. I would definitely read further books in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the advance copy of this ebook. It was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
I really enjoyed the author's style of writing. Many of the chapters are told from Detective Harte's point-of-view and those chapters read like a police procedural novel. The other chapters are told from the various witnesses and suspects and those chapters are more like a domestic drama. There are friends, lovers, secrets, betrayals, and some pretty despicable characters in the book, but plenty to like about the story. Gina has her own drama since her boss is also her ex-boyfriend, but she tries to keep her personal life separate from the job as best as she can. I like the way Gina and her team keep with it to separate the truth from the lies in order to solve the case. The book gets off to a great start and there are few different plot twists as the story progresses, I admit to experiencing some confusion in the middle part of the book. However, things get better again and the ending of this suspenseful novel is unexpected. I would definitely read further books in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the advance copy of this ebook. It was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.