A review by abeyerlein
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb

5.0

I'm almost current in this long-running series (one of my all-time favorites). Eve continues to be my favorite example of a bada$$ FMC, kicking tail, and taking names. The found family aspect of these books is top-notch. In this one,  my favorite scene was when Eve went to see the progress on the house that Peabody/McNabb and Mavis/Leonardo are rehabbing. Her confusion over what seems special to them and yet determination to participate just tickles me. And of course, Roarke is the dreamiest book husband ever! He's the original morally grey, billionaire, reformed-for-her MC that started my obsession.

The actual mystery in this one was fascinating in the way that Eve quickly had to overcome her own internal prejudices but stood for the victim as always.