Another book from Karen Rose that keeps you going and you don’t want to put it down.
Detective Kit McKittrick is back with another murder - that of a former murder detective at a retirement home. Can Kit find out what has been going on before more bodies turn up?
Another great read from Karen Rose, thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

Really enjoyed this book. Love the dynamic between Kit and Sam and the 'will they, won't they' vibe. I'm a big fan of books where the identity of the perpetrator is kept secret until the end and this definitely does that. Can't wait to read more of Karen's books.

Over the years I’ve read and loved many Karen Rose books so was looking forward to reading.

I have to be honest and say that I found it really slow and it took my weeks to finish whereas usually it would only take a few days maximum. It felt like not a lot happened for most of the book.

Having said that, it has not put me off this author and I will definitely read more of her other books.

Many thanks to #NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This one pulls you into a high-stakes world where deception and betrayal run deep. The plot is sharp and relentless, keeping you guessing with every twist and turn. Our main character is caught in a web of lies that just keeps tightening, and watching them navigate through it all is thrilling, to say the least.

There’s a perfect mix of suspense and drama, with each chapter building tension that’ll have you flipping pages well past bedtime. It’s one of those thrillers where no one can be trusted, and the revelations are both satisfying and shocking. Perfect for fans who love a fast-paced, edgy mystery that keeps them on their toes right until the end.

I have been a massive a massive fan of Karen Rose for years and never miss a release. Cheater is book 2 in the San Diego Case files series with book 3 releasing next year.

Like all Karen Rose books this was a page turner. They are such big books but they never feel like it.
I always enjoy the mix of crime/mystery with romanctic suspense.

If you haven't read Karen Rose yet I highly recommend

I've been reading Karen Rose books from the beginning, but I'm the first to admit I dip in and out of them, I haven't read them continuously but I don't think it massively effects any storyline/plot.

Cheater is the second book in this particular series, and whilst it is most probably better to read the first, I found it easy to follow as a stand-alone.

A fatal srabbing takes place in Shady Oaks retirement home. Homicide Detective Kit McKittrick attends the scene and recognises the victim as a retired detective, Frankie Flynn, who had been known under a different name.

Soon after, another body is found

With the help of psychologist and retirement home volunteer, Dr Sam Reeves, Kitt has to try and unravel the mystery of this murder. Who is the killer, and why this victim? Can she, alongside her partner Connor, get their answers before anyone is hurt?

It is a great romantic suspense novel that is weaved intricately with twists and turns galore that leaves you with no choice but to keep reading, just to get the answers your brain is craving.

This is right on the line between a police procedural and romance novel. Cleverly woven together, it makes for a good read, but I did find it dragged at times, which was a slight negative.

Thanks to Netgalley and Headline for the ARC.

Good psychological thriller with the interesting addition of romance.

This can be read as a stand alone but better if you’ve read the first book.

The characters are well written and it’s fast paced but easy to follow.

A great murder mystery. A murder happens in Shady Oaks retirement home, very obviously murder. But by who and why. And when another resident dies, from what originally looks like natural causes, but things don't really add up, they start to realise there is a murderer attacking residents and when will they stop!
There are twists along the way and the characters are well written.

I good romantic suspence that I thoroughly enjoyed and kept me hooked and guessing.
Interesting characters, the right balance of romance and suspence.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Thank you for an arc of this book!

I have always loved Karen Rose and always get excited whenever a new book is released. This definitely isn’t my favourite one, but I still enjoyed it.

I liked the overall story and didn’t guess who it was very quickly which I really like, and the setting being in an assisted living place and returning characters. I just felt like it was way too long. Some things didn’t really contribute to the overarching story and I would’ve enjoyed it more if it didn’t have so much fluff. I wouldn’t read this one again, but hope there’s another in this series with Kit & Sam

Brilliant book, I love Karen Rose books and this is no exception. This is second in the series and it's best to read the 1st one before u read this.

Another great thriller from Karen Rose, following the San Diego characters we’ve come to love just as much as the characters from all the previous books.

Love love love love
Amazing , Karen is one of my very favourite authors to read.
Her books always capture you in the story , I’ve read every book she has published and I’ve never been disappointed

Karen Rose always produces a great romantic suspense novel but there's something about this particular series that makes me feel especially warm and fuzzy. The idea of 12 year old runaway Kit learning to trust the McKittrick family is so lovely.
Not that this is a sentimental tearjerker of a book. It features some of the most callous killers I've ever read about. There are lots of heartstopping moments and nail biting tension as Kit and Connor try to find out just what is really going on at Shady Oaks retirement home. And the truth horrifies even these seasoned detectives.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

This is the second in this series
I think you need to read the first in this series to understand what is going on
It is a very good series and will keep you reading to the end
Thanks NetGalley

Set within a retirement village, this tale weaves together a tapestry of intrigue featuring three murders, infidelity, adultery, robbery, justice, and love. Amidst these complex threads, multiple compelling sub-plots unfold simultaneously, adding layers of depth and intrigue to the narrative.

3.5/5.

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Great story. Well worth reading.
Thanks for the ARC and opportunity to read and review.
Looking forward to more from Karen Rose

Thanks to Headline and NetGalley for ARC.

Homicide detective Kit McKittrick attends a fatal stabbing in an upmarket retirement home on the outskirts of San Diego. She recognises the victim as a retired homicide detective, who had been known under a different name. As she and colleagues unravel that mystery as well as investigate the murder, she comes to rely on the insights and support of criminal psychologist and retirement home volunteer Dr Sam Reeves, despite having her own reasons for avoiding him.

This holds the line well between police procedural and budding romance and self-discovery. Sometimes the action drags a little, but the characters are so well drawn, it's impossible not to want all to turn out well. Some of the characters are too good to be true, including McKittrick's family and of course Dr Reeves. The plot is a little overcooked, but my, Ms Rose is good at her job. I had not known any of her work but I immediately went back to the first in this series.

Murder
Romance
Found Family
Whodunnit?

Kit and her partner, Connor are investigating the death of Frankie Flynn. The care home where he lived is in turmoil and the race is on to find the killer before Frankie's remaining friends are hurt. Add to that the theft of a coin collection worth £4M, Kits adoptive family and close proximity of teh one man who she'd rather no be seeing right now, there is quite a lot going on in this book.

I found this enjoyable, but must admit it did drag a bit at the end.
Three stars but a good three star.

A very well written story with lots of clever twists & turns along the way to keep you gripped, along with lots of interesting characters too. #NetGalley, #GoodReads, #FB, #Amazon.co.uk, #Instagram, #<img src="https://www.netgalley.com/badge/8a5b541512e66ae64954bdaab137035a5b2a89d2" width="80" height="80" alt="200 Book Reviews" title="200 Book Reviews"/>, #<img src="https://www.netgalley.com/badge/aa60c7e77cc330186f26ea1f647542df8af8326a" width="80" height="80" alt="Professional Reader" title="Professional Reader"/>, <img src="https://www.netgalley.com/badge/ef856e6ce35e6d2d729539aa1808a5fb4326a415" width="80" height="80" alt="Reviews Published" title="Reviews Published"/>, I highly recommend this book.