Lilah Love promised herself that she'd get to the bottom of things. That she'd set things straight, once of for all. What she never counted upon was someone else being one step ahead of her. It doesn't help that Kane is intent on making her his by any means necessary. When things take another unexpected turn, she soon realizes just how far over her head she is.

From the moment I opened the book, I knew this was another one I wouldn't be able to put down. Murder Girl picks up where book one leaves off, plunging us into the deepest, darkest reaches of Lilah's world. Lisa honestly has such a way with words that you find yourself imagining every corner, color, aspect, and environment the characters find themselves in.

I love the fact that this series isn't her usual trope. It's romance, yes, but it's not the focus of the story. Lilah Love is about a woman who's hell-bent on redeeming herself. She's broken and tainted, often full of a pain and heartache she sometimes fears she'll never rid herself of. The secrets of her past are coming to the light. Secrets she fears will destroy her and those she loves.

Lisa has taken the above and shaped them in such a way that you're rooting for Lilah every step of the way. Yes, she sometimes has to get her hands dirty, but she always gets the job done. The fact that things—and not all of them are good, mind you—keep happening around her isn't lost on Lilah. She's resilient and far too determined to ignore the little things.

I hope someday she'll get her happily ever day. She honestly deserves it. In the meantime, I can't wait to see what book three has in store for us all.

Murder Girl starts off where the previous book left us, right in the middle of an intense investigation with Lilah Love. This book takes us deeper into the secrets surrounding Lilah's family and leaves you on the edge of your seat all the way through. Even the ending, which wasn't a full on cliffhanger, will have you dying for more.

The suspense is what I loved from the previous story and also what I enjoyed most from this one. I'm a big mystery fan so when a book can leave me guessing the entire time I instantly fall in love. With this book though I think I just couldn't stop comparing it to Murder Notes and I found it lacking when I did so. This series started off so well that I went into this book expecting something extra special and it just didn't deliver for me. The suspense was still well written and captivating yet there were moments that everything seemed to drag and it became a little boring.

I know the book wasn't a romance so I didn't go into it looking for a romantic aspect, but the fact that Kane was involved and his relationship with Lilah was brought up so many times made me start looking for one. I'm a true romance lover so I latched on to those moments and wanted more answers to what was going on between Kane and Lilah, so then when we didn't get more I was disappointed.

I think this story was amazingly well written for a suspense and it's one I will definitely recommend. The 3 Stars rating and complaining in my review was just for my own reasons of not enjoying this book as much as the previous one and didn't have anything to do with the writing.

After reading Murder Notes I was impatiently waiting for the Murder Girl and the book more than met my expectations. I couldn't put it down as new revelations kept coming and I simply wanted to know what's next. The plot and action will keep you on your toes the entire time. The push-pull between Lilah and Kane add a bit romance to the whole story. To sum up the story is captivating and intense and definitely a very good book.
I like that there is open ending to Murder Girl so that we can expect the next installment in the series. I can't wait to read it and I hope it will be available some time this year.

QueenZany 5 Star Review
MURDER GIRL
Lisa Renee Jones


MURDER GIRL is heartstopping, keep you on the edge and twisty turning jaw dropping epic!!!
Holy Cow!!!! Just hot as heck and riveting as hell! I still can't even get a rational thought out!!! Another stellar 5 star you need in your life!

4.5 stars!

Murder Girl sends us back into Lilah Love’s world and right in the thick of things. Lilah has her work cut out for her with the unsolved cases. The murders are connected but she doesn’t know how or why. There are so many suspects yet nothing is concrete except for the dead bodies. And they keep piling up. Add new players to the game, some allies and others enemies, and

Though it starts out on the slower side, once the pace picked up I could not put this engrossing and entertaining story down. It’s exciting, intense, and consuming, and loved it.

Lilah is an interesting character. She is smart, witty, and doesn’t take no for an answer. She knows when to charge ahead and when to back down even if she doesn’t like to. She works her cases differently than others making her an excellent agent and I loved getting into her head. She doesn’t make excuses for the way her mind works or how she looks at a crime scene and I loved her confidence and determination to reveal the truth.

"My enemy is still out there, with me and Kane in their sights, which mean we had better get him, or her, or them, in view now, before someone else ends up dead."

Even though Lilah doesn’t want to admit it she sometimes needs help and Kane is the guy she must turn to. Kane wants Lilah and no matter how much she wants to leave him for good she finds herself back to where they began.

"Kane is right. We are in this together. And anyone show thinks that’s good for them and not us is going to find out they’re wrong."

Lilah and Kane share a connection that time nor space could sever and it drives Lilah batty. They can’t deny their feelings and there is an intensity that surrounds them whenever they are in the same room. They are explosive when they allow themselves a taste of the past and it left me wanting more of the steam they create. I can’t wait to see their relationship develop further as we get more of Lilah Love.

“Lilah –”
“Whatever you’re going to say, don’t. I get it. I’m in your world tonight, not mine.”
“My world is your world.”

This book is full of mystery and suspense, and it kept me on my toes. I didn’t want to miss a thing and I found myself rereading sections to see if I could find clues that would give me insight to what was happening.

Crushing betrayals, shocking twists, and new characters change everything. The stakes in the game go up and more lives are threatened, including Lilah’s. Just when a major move is revealed, another secret takes its place. For every answer we get even more questions are asked, leaving us mystified and desperate for the truth. Though it doesn’t end with a cliffhanger per se it definitely leaves it open for a lot more suspense, mystery, action, and romance, and I cant wait to see what happens next.

*ARC generously provided by the author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

WOW, WOW , WOW. This book was just an endless rollercoaster ride that has only now stopped to take a breather before the next leg and I must say I think I needed the breather but I need the next book like now.

Lisa Renee Jones has truly become a one click author for me. How do I know that, well these type of mystery murder romances are so not my normal read nor are they a read I enjoy but somehow she has sucked me in, made me fall in love with bad boy Kane Mendez, and I never fall for the bad boy, especially the criminal murdering type but man I am in love with Kane. I also have to add that I love this author because whether it's been two days, two weeks, two months or two years since I read the previous book, I never have to worry about spending the first 20% of the book remembering what happened in the prior book and where we left off, Lisa not only gives us a break down of all the characters and the roles they play in the story, she also summarizes what has happened up to now, fulling engulfing me back into the story. I love that she takes the time to do this recap every series she writes and for that reason alone she is now a permanent once click author but the fact that her writing is just so amazing, she will never not be a one click author.

Murder Girl picks up right where we left off in Murder Notes. Lilah Love, FBI agent and profiler, is back home in the Hamptons trying to solve several linked murders but also murders that has a link to a horrific event in her past, an event that will always keep her connected to Kane Medez, resident bad boy and cartel.. But as we get into this story, the plot thickens even more and we see the person / people behind her attack and these murders are much bigger than her and Kane and she must figure out who she can trust and who are dirty.

Like in Murder Notes, I absolutely loved Lilah in Murder Girl. She's a no nonsense kind of kick ass girl who doesn't take crap from anyone. She sassy and she's a woman you don't want to challenge, she will chew you up and spit you out in 5 seconds flat. But the thing I love most about her is the relationship she shares with Kane, these two seem like oil and vinegar and they have this love/ hate relationship, she has more of the hate, he is more of the love, but they are perfect together. They get each other, they are honest and straight up and they have each other's back, they are completely in sync and I love this dynamic the author built between them. It definitely makes the hot scenes between them so much hotter.

Kane is truly your bad boy, but his is a loyal bad boy and Lilah may have his heart, and she always will, he will always have her back and he will do anything in his power to keep her safe. I normally don't love the bad boys, but I must say I love Kane. He is so passionate when it comes to Lilah but he also respects her and her badge. They truly equal each other out.

This book I must say has left me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. There was so much more info and event happening in this storyline, which threw so much more mystery into the mix and I must say, didn't know how this one was going to play out but I loved every minute of it, I couldn't put it down. And I must say, I am left wondering and trying to theorize how the continuation of this story is going to play out. Kane and Lilah have a lot of head of them and they have some powerful people working against them, but I truly feel these two together will come out on top

I must say overall this was such a fabulous read and has truly left me with a serious book hangover. This was such an amazing ride and I truly can't wait to get back on, hope it's not too long before we have news on book #3 in the Lilah Series. Hands Down 5 "F is for Fabulous" Stars

I'm gonna stop you right here and say that if you haven't read Murder Notes, the first book in this series, go back and read that one first. Otherwise, you'll find yourself stepping into the middle of a well established narrative with no idea what's going on or who the players are.

I've recently been reading quite a bit of crime fiction centred around female protagonists (Kendra Elliott’s Mercy Kilpatrick and Loreth Anne White’s Angie Pallorino being notable examples) and picked this up for review assuming it was in the same vein: a book in a series about the same protagonist which should nonetheless stand on its own. This, however, is more what I'd call serialized fiction. There isn't a complete narrative arc in a single book: you have to read the whole series to get any one part of the story resolved.

And I'm going to have to say I don't particularly care for it. Comparing to TV series, those other books are like episodes of Law and Order: it really doesn't matter too much what order you're watching in. This? Is like starting Game of Thrones at the Red Wedding. There's a lot of action and it's all very exciting, but you won't have a clue what's going on. Or who the ‘good' and ‘bad' guys are.

Talking of the characters, Lilah Love is an incredibly broken character to have as an FBI profiler. With bodies literally buried in her wake and an ex/current boyfriend who may or may not be head of a cartel, I honestly can't see her passing Quantico’s background checks, let alone being allowed to investigate a case where a body was found on said ex’s property.

I was actually more intrigued by Kane Mendez than by Lilah, who came off very self centred. Kane, on the other hand, was clearly putting her best interests above his own regularly, and I found myself fascinated as to why.

The problem, of course, is that we don't find out. This is the second episode in this serialized story, so there isn't any real resolution. Just more questions and setup for the next installment.

I'm sure it would make great television, possibly along the lines of Jessica Jones with a narrative arc over a dozen episodes or so, but as reading material, it just doesn't work for me.

I'm giving it three stars for being interesting and well written, but it really want my cup of tea, and you should consider whether you like episodic fiction or not before choosing to read.

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones returns with the second book in her electrifying series featuring Lilah Love, an FBI profiler who doesn’t fight her dark side—she embraces it.

It’s Lilah Love’s job to inhabit a killer’s mind. The unapologetically tough FBI profiler is very comfortable there. But her latest case is making her head spin. It’s a string of brutal assassinations carried out across the country, each tied to a mysterious tattoo. Body by body, she’s followed the clues all the way back to her hometown. And every step of the way, the killer has been following her.

Here, beneath the glamour of the privileged Hamptons community, is a secret long buried but never forgotten. It’s bigger than Lilah. It’s powerful enough to escape the reach of the FBI. And it’s more personal than anyone can imagine. Because it’s hiding in Lilah’s own past. To fight it, she’s forced to turn to her lethally tempting ex, Kane Mendez. He’s an expert at bringing out Lilah’s darkest impulses. If she plans to survive, she’s going to need them.

Review:

Another exciting installment in this series.

This book starts off where the last book ends. This series is the case where you need to read the books in order because they feed into each other. There is still tons of secrets and mysteries happening in this book, though some are answered by the end, but some are still out there. The ending is a nice wrap-up, but leaves it open ended enough for future stories. The chemistry between Lilah and Kane is undeniable, but the will they, won't they get together was getting a little old to me. They just need to go for and screw everyone and everything else.

Overall, very mysterious and suspenseful with a little romance thrown in.

4Stars

* I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book provided by the Author.*

A suspenseful and intriguing story. An FBI profiler who takes the pieces of murder cases and tries to relate to her past experiences. How does it fit and connect?Absolutely loving this series. Lisa Renee Jones has a writing style that I love and none of her books have disappointed me. This is the second book in the series and I highly recommend reading book one first. Fair warning though....you will definitely be kept up all night not wanting to put the book down.

This is a great book; this is the second book in the Lilah Love series written by Lisa Renee Jones. It’s Lilah Love’s job to inhabit a killer’s mind. The unapologetically tough FBI profiler is very comfortable there. But her latest case is making her head spin. It’s a string of brutal assassinations carried out across the country, each tied to a mysterious tattoo. Body by body, she’s followed the clues all the way back to her hometown. And every step of the way, the killer has been following her. This book will keep you up reading way past your bedtime because you will not want to put it down. I can’t wait to read the next book by this great author.

Oh my goodness! This book picks up right where Murder Notes left off. As I read, I felt myself getting more and more anxious, wanting to know all the 'W' questions. When More dead bodies keep showing up, and one is suspected to be a suicide, what do we learn? When the NYC FBI office tries to set the groundwork for jurisdiction, what happens? I could not stop grinning about that. Who and/or what is the Society? What do we learn about the Society? I was floored! Hoooooboy! Things get even more interesting in this book. I cannot wait for the next book in this series! I want to keep reading!

I was hooked from the first time I’ve met Lilah Love, this FBI agent with a troubled past, who was better with dead bodies than living people.

I won’t reveal much about the turning events but it was time for the wild and untamed FBI agent to compromise and learn that the world isn’t just black and white. Sometimes you have to meet people halfway.

In this investigation where bodies seemed to pile up whenever she was close to find new hints, Lilah Love was more and more embracing the dark side and no one was innocent, anyone had something to hide. A headstrong woman who was more determined to solve all the case and as well understanding that there was a bigger picture, something more menacing than a murderer. The pressure is on.

Complicated relationships were her thing, from her relatives to her past partners and to her one and only love, she never took the easy way. Once again I was captivated. I hope it won’t be the last time I hear about Lilah f****** Love! Can’t wait for more.

This is the second book in the Lilah Love series. Holy moly it was so good. Full of suspense and twist and turns. It held me captive the entire time. Trying to figure out the assassin and all the mystery’s. I love Lilah so much!!!! She continues her search for her serial killer and who is leaving her notes. As her search deepens and more things being revealed it just pulls me In more and more. When she finally admits she needs Kane’s help and only he can she trust the two become a powerhouse. I really love Kane as well. Lilah and Kane just get each other and help each other more than they want to admit. I can’t wait till the next book!!! Book given to me by author on netgalley.

Murder Girl is Book 2 in the Lilah Love series. Highly recommend reading these books in order as Book 2 picks up directly where Book 1 left off. I LOVE that the author did a quick recap at the start of this one. So many times it takes me 2-3 chapters to refresh myself on what went down in the book prior. Absolutely genius. Wish more authors did this.

The plot certainly thickens in this installment and Lilah finally starts to close in on some answers. A very intriguing edge of your seat thriller that will keep you on your toes from beginning to end. While the romance does heat up between Lilah and Kane, it still takes a back burner to the suspense portion of the story.

Overall this is a great addition to the series and I look forward to what is next.

Book 2 in the duet so I strongly recommend you read the first, Murder Notes. Intense drama, action and mystery: “Drama follows you, Lilah Love.” “No,” I say without looking at her. “Dead bodies follow me.” I glance over my shoulder at her. “You should remember that.” Lilah and Kane continue to grow in their relationship, experience trials and threats, and ultimately.... well, that is for you to decide.

MURDER GIRL is the second instalment in Lisa Renee Jones’ contemporary, adult LILAH LOVE romantic suspense series focusing on FBI profiler Lilah Love.

SOME BACKGROUND: A series of murders, all fitting the same MO and assassin style shooting finds our heroine jetting across the country towards the rich and famous, and a past she can’t soon forget. The Hamptons were once our heroine’s pride and joy but murderous demons and the death of her beloved mother forced Lilah away from her family and the man she once loved. Now that her brother is police chief, and her father is schmoozing the political elite, Lilah Love must tread carefully where others refuse to go but in doing so begins to unravel a close connection to everyone she knows. As more bodies begin to pile up, so too do the threatening ‘notes’ that speak of a past, she was hoping to forget.


Told from first person perspective (Lilah Love) MURDER GIRL picks up immediately after the events of book one –Murder Notes- and continues to focus on the hunt for a potential serial killer, that may or may not be connected to Lilah’s past. Two years earlier Lilah, and her then lover, Mexican cartel heir Kane Mendez found themselves embroiled in a dark and dangerous situation that appears to have followed them to present day. As the body count continues to climb, more threatening ‘notes’ addressed to our heroine reveal a personal knowledge about their tainted pasts. As Lilah begins to get closer to the truth, threats from another source find Lilah the prey in a game where she is targeted from a power she is unable to control.

MURDER GIRL is another thrilling roller coaster ride of intrigue, mystery, conspiracy and death. The political elite and law enforcement have been compromised such that our heroine can no longer trust the people with whom she works and loves. The aura of restlessness and the uneasiness of Lilah’s investigation places everyone on edge, the closer she comes to uncovering the truth.

Once again, the romance aspect of the story line is limited as Lilah is focused on the end results. MURDER GIRL is another detailed and complex story line that ventures along many paths, differing angles, clues and secrets that do not want to be revealed. At times, the number of suspects, leads and misinformation was complicated and confusing, in the hopes of misleading the heroine (and the reader) from the ultimate prize. Lisa Renee Jones pulls the reader into a story of betrayal and revenge; assassins and ‘ghosts’; and an organization controlled by the political elite who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets and lies. MURDER GIRL is a dramatic, intense, intriguing and edgy story that will keep you guessing until the end.



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The master of Romantic Suspense, Lisa Renee Jones just keeps building a spider web with words that keeps you trapped with no way to get out until all is revealed. And, the sad part is, you don't want to be released until you know it all.

Murder Girl, the Lilah Love series is truly a work of art. Just when you think you may have things figured out, there's another twist that has you shaking your head. Liliah and Kane are truly explosive both in and out of bed. Lilah won't admit that she loves or needs him and, I think, it's because she feels that it will weaken her, that it will take away part of who she is. But, as proved in Murder Girl, they are stronger together. Giving up her badge was something that she never thought she would do. She tried and failed and, thinking that the case was solved, the murderer is dead, she gets another surprise. She may have closed the case but the mystery continues and you are drawn back into the story hoping that you could find your way out of the web that has been masterfully weaved.

If you truly enjoy a good mystery with some hot sex thrown in, you will absolutely love The Lilah Love series. I love how Lisa Renee Jones just builds on her characters, shows us all the many sides of them. She introduces other characters into the story that only enhances who we have already met. This story just flows off of the pages, makes you think and just has you looking forward to where everything is leading. There is no putting it down once you pick it up. You will fall in love with the harsh, brash Lilah. You will wonder just how much Kane is involved in his father's business. You will be waiting for the next book to come out just to see where this awesome writer is going to take us next.

This is Book #2 in the Lilah Love Series about an FBI profiler with a dark side. You must read Murder Notes (Book #1) in order to understand what is going on. There is a recap of Book #1 included in Book #2. It is a romantic suspense, dark, crime, thriller fiction story. Lisa Renee Jones is a master at writing this. She keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you want more with the intrigue, mystery, and action with a touch of romance.

Lilah Love is an FBI profiler. A string of murders brings Lilah home to the Hamptons. Kane Mendez is Lilah's ex and also the son of a crime lord. They are from different sides of the law but both have a devastating secret that connects them. She needs Kane's help in order to solve the murders. Will he be able to help her get the answers she is seeking or will she only have more questions? There are a host of other characters in this book that only add to the confusion as to who is behind the murders, and the things she discovers has her questioning everything and everyone around her. This will keep you guessing and wondering who did it.

The book was well written. There are a lot of heart-stopping twists, turns, lies, secrets, and betrayals with a hint of steamy sex. She leaves you anticipating what comes next on every page and the ending will blow your mind.

OMG! This story just keeps getting better and better. With so many moving parts to it and a roller coaster of a story of who everyone is in relation to what Agent Lilah Love is investigating. The plot twits and the suspense have made for a thrilling on the edge of your seat read! Hands down one of the best book I have read to date and the fact that there is more to this wonderful series will have me anxiously waiting for the next book until it arrives. The dynamic between Lilah and Kane is so intense and they have such great chemistry and understanding of one another. At times you wonder who the good guys really are and whether who you think the bad ones are may not be as clear as you think. Just when you think you as well as Lilah have it figured out, BAM! everything changes and has you wanting to know what will happen next. I am so looking forward to the next part in the story!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

An amazing book. Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.