misskatt's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the idea for this book and I thought it was really cute. I feel the author could have done a bit more with the correlation between the murder scenes and mystery novel, but over all I really enjoyed this book.
asoks's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
macneill___rae's review against another edition
3.0
Picked this one from my audible as it was a free book and because I heard decent things about Rachel Gibson I figured I'd give it a shot. It wasn't too bad for a free book but wasn't in love with it. It's a forgettable story. Wouldn't really recommend but I didn't hate it.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Sex, Lies and Online Dating
3.5 Stars
While conducting research for her latest mystery novel, Lucy Rothschild becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders. Quinn McIntyre, the homicide detective assigned to the investigation, finds himself attracted to Lucy despite her lies and his suspicions.
Despite the indications in the blurb, Sex, Lies and Online Dating leans more toward contemporary romance than romantic suspense. The premise of a female serial killer targeting men she meets on the Internet has potential, but is ultimately underdeveloped with a limited suspect pool, insufficient clues and a less than comprehensible motive.
Another thing that does stand out, and not in a good way, is the excessive use of brands such as BMW, Ralph Lauren and Starbucks not to mention the abundance of references to popular culture like Maroon 5 and Cold Case Files. This adds little to the setting or atmosphere and actually dates the book unnecessarily.
Nevertheless, Lucy and Quinn’s romance is engaging and they have great chemistry. The build up of their relationship and the conflicts that inevitably arise make this a worthwhile read.
The secondary cast is comprised of Lucy’s quirky writer friends who are interesting enough to continue with the series.
3.5 Stars
While conducting research for her latest mystery novel, Lucy Rothschild becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders. Quinn McIntyre, the homicide detective assigned to the investigation, finds himself attracted to Lucy despite her lies and his suspicions.
Despite the indications in the blurb, Sex, Lies and Online Dating leans more toward contemporary romance than romantic suspense. The premise of a female serial killer targeting men she meets on the Internet has potential, but is ultimately underdeveloped with a limited suspect pool, insufficient clues and a less than comprehensible motive.
Another thing that does stand out, and not in a good way, is the excessive use of brands such as BMW, Ralph Lauren and Starbucks not to mention the abundance of references to popular culture like Maroon 5 and Cold Case Files. This adds little to the setting or atmosphere and actually dates the book unnecessarily.
Nevertheless, Lucy and Quinn’s romance is engaging and they have great chemistry. The build up of their relationship and the conflicts that inevitably arise make this a worthwhile read.
The secondary cast is comprised of Lucy’s quirky writer friends who are interesting enough to continue with the series.
geenamarie7's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
maighreadmckel's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
irishtraveller's review against another edition
3.0
After reading my first Rachel Gibson novel only a few days ago and being impressed with that, I was completely disappointed in this one, I'm sorry to say. I just didn't enjoy the main characters. Maybe it was me, but Lucy was far too needy, and Quinn was too concerned with sex. Overall, it was a quick, light read, but it isn't one of my favorites.
raisingself's review against another edition
1.0
I was curious about the online dating and mystery aspect. But it’s almost a cliche of a romance novel with tons of tropes and stereotyping of men and women. Not my taste or cup of tea. The the mystery novel and serial killer component was the only redeeming variable but it was sorely underdeveloped.