When Phil discovers a violent break-in at his work and one of his colleagues injured, it tales all his strength to fight through his PTSD in order to help solve what is happening. His only lead is Cora, who fled the scene. As the case is unravelled, it becomes apparent that Cora is being deliberately kept in the dark surrounding her father's death twenty-three years ago.
This was a riveting, emotional read. The writing had a wonderful complex plot with a fast moving pace and a delightful slow burn romance. I really enjoyed this book.

Another brilliant read from Karen Rose. I love the character progression and look forwards to learning more about Cara and SodaPop.

The story in itself was easy to follow and sometimes led you in a direction you did not expect. You will not be dissapointed with this.

Karen Rose is a fabulous author! She pulls you in from the very first page!
Cora the librarian, is looking to find her father, he disappeared 23 years ago and has been found in the next town, dead. She’s seeking answers - who’s been writing to her pretending to be him, she contacts Burkes PI firm and ends up in an absolute nightmare, the twists and turns, the details, the plot is so clever - and the characters make you want to be their friend! Love it!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Karen Rose has done it again. Another amazing book by Karen, it kept me gripped from the very first page until the very last page. PTSD is a subject very close to my heart and it was covered so well in this storyline. Can’t wait for the next book.

This is the third book in the New Orleans series. I have read all of Karen Roses' books since the beginning so I know I will read a brilliant book. Cora Jane Winslow's dad, Jack Elliott disappeared 23 years ago. When a body is found this leads to Cora founding out a lot of things about her Dad and how he lived his life. Cora is the subject of a few incidents so she hires the Broussard Investigations agency to look into them and they also protect her from things happening now. How does the past connect with the present? Why is important that Cora is targeted? Who is doing these things? All of these questions will be answered when you read this page turning book. It is a roller-coaster of a read with lots of plot twists and turns. I highly recommend this book.

Buried Too Deep Karen Rose
5 stars

The third book in the New Orleans Series

Karen Rose is one of my favourite authors and I have read most of her books. This one is the third one in the New Orleans series and I think each one is getting better.

Cora Winslow has spent 23 years thinking her father had walked out on her family and despite receiving letters from him every year she cannot forgive him for what he did to her mother and younger brother. They are both dead but Cora still wants to know the truth.

At the start of the book Cora has just discovered that her father’s body has been discovered buried in the foundations of a building and shortly after the office manager at Broussard Detective Agency is shot whilst Cora is enlisting their help and then chased through the streets. Her whole world is turned upside down who has been sending the letters and why.

The other main character in this story is Phin Bishop who has just returned to helping out at the detective agency with minor jobs. He is suffering from severe PTSD and needs the help of his service dog Sodapop. Everyone involved in the detective agency as well as their contacts in the police are determined to unravel what is happening and, as is usual in a Karen Rose book the twists become thick and fast.

All of her books are so brilliantly crafted as she lets us into the plot a little at a time and as usual, I could not put this book down. There is always a romance in her books and in some of her earlier books I found them a little overpowering as the couples seemed to be passionately in love by the end of the first chapter. This relationship grows slowly and enhanced the book for me.

I also enjoyed the way characters from the previous New Orleans series are also in this book, the way they all interact and to be able to find out how their lives are continuing. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

Karen Deborah
NetGalley

Cora Winslow, the target of a shooting at Broussard Investigations office, finds herself being chased through the french quarter. Lately she's felt someone has been breaking into her home, but doesn't understand why. She's recently discovered her father, believed to have left her mother for another woman 23 years ago, has actually been dead all this time. In the past 23 years Cora has been receiving letters from father, or so she thought. As she and the team at Broussard investigate further they unravel and incredible tale of murder and deceit.

My favourite Karen Rose book to date!

It was a fantastic read with lots of twists and turns to keep you wanting more. I loved all the main characters, especially Phin and Cora. Phin is a military veteran who suffers from PTSD and has his service dog Sodapop by his side. Cora is the local librarian with endless knowledge and incredible strength of character.

I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. I was a little sad when it was over, although the story wrapped up beautifully.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The third book in the New Orleans series and a little slower than the first two. Here we get to know Phin Bishop, brother of Scarlett. A veteran suffering PTSD. Cora is searching for answers, her dad’s body has been discovered after being missing for 23 years. Lots of secrets have been buried by Alan Beauchamp, but they now risk being uncovered.
I love Karen Rose and have read all her books. They follow a formula which I really like, and the interwoven characters always add an interesting backstory. However, this didn’t feel like it had quite the kick of her past books. It wasn’t quite the whodunnit fans of her books might be used to. Nevertheless, a solid and enjoyable read.

I am bleary eyed from staying up too late to finish this book! As usual, a page turner of an epic story that makes it difficult to put down. When your kindle says 10hrs of reading time the promise of twists, turns and a hell of a ride awaits. Another brilliant thriller from Karen Rose with characters that show everyone has flaws and you don't have to be perfect to be good or loved.

Thank you to NetGalley and Karen Rose for the chance to read this ARC. I loved it.

Another amazing book from Karen Rose!

Incredible to see Phin back, he’s a sweetheart!

Cora-Jane’s dad walked out 23 years ago, and never returned, now Cora wants to know what happened. How much danger is she really in? Could Tandy’s father really have anything to do with it?

Burke and his team are back, minus one, with Joy laid up in hospital can the gang protect Cora and uncover what happened to her father all those years ago? You’ll just have to read Buried Too Deep to find out!

Having enjoyed a considerable number of titles from Karen Rose in the past, I looked forward to yet another enjoyable few hours reading this one, but sadly, it didn’t hit the mark with me.. Others however, might find it more enjoyable.

I love Karen Rose and was so excited to get this review book.

It was awesome I couldn't put it down.

Thank you for the opportunity to review

Cora Winslow's father disappeared 23 years ago without warning. The only connection to him that remains are his letters. When his body is found and she finds he has been dead for the last 23 years, she has more to question than just who has been sending her the letters.

Phin Bishop considers himself broken, tortured by his PTSD, he ran and hasn't seen his family in years. Working for Broussard's detective agency he has been working hard to try and rebuild his life.

When fate throws Cora and Phin together they must race to solve decades old mysteries, while facing a very real and current threat before it is too late.

Wow this book was amazing typical Karen Rose style filled with twists and turns. Almost impossible to put down. I live being drip fed little clues as we went on long trying to work out how all the pieces of the puzzle fit. 5/5 would definitely recommend.

Love the Karen Rose novels.. I have read them for many years. Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing.. Was a real rollercoaster ride. Definitely looking forward to the next offering. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it

Wow this literally had me entranced from the first page. Non stop action and intense thriller pace.. It has been a while since I had read any of Karen’s books but I will be buying any I have missed as this was a fabulous book. I liked the characters, the detective agency are a great team.

Another fantastic read from Karen rose. I couldn't put this book down it was absolutely brilliant. Wish they would make a series of Karen's books they are all so so good a must read .

I first started reading Karen Rose years ago when my kids bought me a book for my birthday. We then went searching for the previous books. This book is another brilliant read in my opinion. The characters interconnect between the books, but each could be read as standalone as it tells you what you need to know about them. The plots are all different and with enough twists to keep you guessing. The romance isn't over the top either.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for this eARC.

I'm a big fan of this authors books and Buried too Deep did not disappoint in any way at all, and quickly became a moreish read that was hard to put down as I needed to know what would happen next. I really like Phin and Cora. Cora is in the wrong place at the wrong time and witnesses the shooting of her friend which leads to Broussard Private Detective Agency investigating a historic murder that took place 23 years ago. I love the authors writing style and that the story is told through different characters, each with their own agenda and motive. And of course there are characters I just love to hate and I couldn't wait for them to be found out. Karen Rose is one of the best authors I know who can weave a great story, and connect with her readers - she grabbed and held my attention and interest from the first page to the last. I really like seeing characters from a previous series appear here. The plot line is fast paced and multi layered with so many threads that had me so invested in the story. This authors stories take place over a short space of time which I've always liked. And it isn't a Karen Rose book without a bit of romance, is it? The romance element was more in the background and still complemented the story and fit well in the plot. I think the author writes of her characters thoughts, feelings and emotions so eloquently there were times I wanted to give Phin a big hug, and I enjoyed the insight into his PTSD, his triggers and life with a service dog. The ending was very good, it gives the story good closure and ties everything up nicely.

Overall a very good and entertaining read. One of her best books for me I think. If you like books with characters you can't help but like and root for and have a good plot line, a crime and romance element then I'd say this is for you and I'd recommend it.

Fabulous. Old characters and new ,all interesting. A great story and a close look at PTSD and the job of the service dog. An engrossing and enjoyable read.

This is a complex crime story, the roots of which go back to a murder committed 23 years ago but which has only just come to light with the discovery of the body which stunned the victims daughter Cora as she believed her father had deserted his family for another woman and now wants answers. The perpetrator is desperate to discover if any evidence points to his involvement leading to an escalation of crimes to cover his tracks. When Cora tries to hire a PI to help her she realises she could be in danger as a shooting occurs at the PI office leading to the involvement of them to get involved to protect her and uncover what’s happening and why.

This has some really great characters with Phin (and his fabulous service dog) who is suffering from PTSD, his friends and the great mix of staff working for the PI firm as well as Cora herself who is an exceptionally strong character at core and will do anything to resolve her dads murder. Then you also have the perpetrator and his grandson who both just spiral which makes for so much drama along with some great twists and the tragic revelation of why he was murdered. This is a fabulous multi-perspective crime read which had me hooked. 9/10