Her Deadly Rose delivers a chilling crime thriller that weaves a complex web of secrets and lies centered around the murder of a champion figure skater. True to Arnold's style, Her Deadly Rose keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its mysterious tone and suspenseful twists and turns.

Her Deadly Rose is the latest installment in the Detective Amanda Steele series, and it doesn't disappoint. Just like the previous book it delivered a captivating story. Amanda finds herself in the middle of another murder investigation when her friend's niece is found dead in her dressing room. Initially, her death seems accidental due to a peanut allergy, but Amanda soon uncovers that it was, in fact, a murder.

This was another solid addition to the series. Once again Arnold gives readers a glimpse into Amanda' s personal life allowing one to watch while she attempts to balance the personal with the professional. Her home situation isn't going so well and her attraction to Trent complicates it even further. While the case hits close to home, she doesn't allow it to cloud her judgement. She relentlessly pursues every lead and at the moment when she believes she got her answer she faces a roadblock when another murder victim came into play.

Following the series from the beginning made it easy to connect with Amanda. Her transformation from an emotional wreck in the first book to a strong, determined woman in the later books was truly inspiring.  This installment effectively highlights the effects of greed, jealousy, and a sense of entitlement.

I am thoroughly enjoying this series and eagerly anticipate what lies ahead for Amanda in both her personal and professional life.

Love this series and this author. And this book was just absolutely amazing, as always. Fast paced and thrilling, I could not put it down. Wonderful!

Thank you to Bookouture for letting me take part in this tour and for my copy of this book via netgalley. This is the twelfth book in the Amanda Steele series but could be read as a standalone.

This time Amanda is investigating a case close to her friend Patty who also works on the force. There's a few suspects but every interview throws up more doubt. Carolyn does an excellent job of keeping you guessing until the end.

Amanda also has her personal life to handle too. Between her daughter Zoe and her boyfriend Logan she's got her hands full

A great addition to the series and perfect for police procedural lovers.

A figure skater is found dead in her dressing room after a gala. Detective Amanda Steele was in the audience so is first on the scene. The deceased is the niece of a friend which gives an extra incentive for them to catch the killer. A handwritten message shows the murder was personal...
Her Deadly Rose is the 12th book in the Detective Amanda Steele series of crime thrillers set in America. There are no spoilers about previous cases but Amanda's personal life and relationships have developed over the series.
Michaela Glover was a skater with a bright future. But that is abruptly ended when she is killed backstage with a cunning killer using her peanut allergy to murder her. Amanda and her partner Trent begin to look for motive and face a variety of suspects.
Amanda has issues in her private life to contend with as well as the murder investigation. She has a romantic tension with her partner while her boyfriend is talking about wanting a baby. Meanwhile the trauma of her past and that of her adopted daughter are also prominent in her mind.
The book begins with a prologue from the killer's perspective so we are instantly drawn into the narrative. The style of writing is easy to read and the chapters are reasonably short to push the plot and the investigation onwards. I was kept guessing as so many characters seemed to have a potential grudge and have to be eliminated through tireless and dedicated police work.
Her Deadly Rose is an enjoyable crime thriller with a strong female lead.

This is the 12th book in the Amanda Steele series . This one is about jealousy, family and manipulation. I feel this one can be read as a standalone . Carolyn is such a great writer who has me engaged in every book she writes.

Detective Amanda Steele is enjoying an ice skating show with her daughter when she is called to the scene of a crime. The star of the show is found dead in her dressing room with no sign of foul play. Forensics reveals that the skater came in contact with something that caused an allergic reaction leading to her death. Who would know about her allergy? Who could be so diabolical as to find such a way to kill the young woman? Amanda and her team seek answers and a culprit. All the while, Amanda's personal life is in disarray. I look forward to the next book.

Suspenseful from the very first page to the last one, will have you just wanting to set in your favorite reading chair , under your favorite blanket and just read . This is differently a series I will be going on with as well as re reading .

Wow another home run for this author. I adore the main character and every story oozes with suspense and mystery. Well developed characters and a solid plot! Full of twists and turns right to the very end. This is a solid 5 star read. An absolute wild ride.

Don't you actually feel a bit nauseous when you cant give a fully positive review, especially when its for an author you love? It honestly pains me to say this BUT I just couldnt get into this one 🙈

I adore this series and have read and loved each of the previous 11 installments but for some reason in book #12 I just couldn't immerse myself at all.

Carolyn Arnold is by far one of my most favourite authors, and it definitely won't put me off reading future books in the series, just sadly this one just wasn't for me.

I'm still rating 3.5⭐️ as I absolutely love the series and I think it's more of a personal thing, nothing to do with the author (she's amazing).

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

This book was absolutely amazing! Great plot and characters I really enjoyed it. I've read all her books they are brilliant

When an outing with her daughter and friends turns tragic Detective Amanda Steele must solve a murder that hits close to home. Can Detective Steele solve the case while also dealing with issues that have arisen in her personal life?

The latest installment of the Detective Steele books is a wonderful roller coaster of a story. Carolyn Arnold has once again weaved a great story with ups and downs that will leave you asking for more.

Another series about a woman detective. Clearly I’m developing an obsession, and I’m not at all upset about it. Detective Amanda Steele is definitely going to become a favorite of mine. When she discovers her friend’s niece murdered she barely sleeps until the figured out who’s the blame.
I enjoyed walking through the whole investigation with Amanda and Trent. Seeing everything they do and all the steps they take to find the murderer is impressive to me. I love the way the detectives’ minds work and how they piece together what they learn to find the killer.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC of this book.

Book twelve in the Detective Amanda Steele series, I have been following this since book three and this is another solid edition to add to this engaging police procedural series.

Amanda is a dedicated and tenacious character who has a strong sense of justice for her victims and their families.

This book sees the team investigate a murder with a personal link, the story flows at a good pace though a multi layered plot that is intense as it is frustrating!

This may be book twelve in the Detective Amanda Steel series by super talented author, Carolyn Arnold but the storyline is just as dramatic as the previous books.

Amanda and Trent are tasked with finding their friend and colleague’s nieces murderer. There seem to be several clues but they don’t add up. Can Amanda decipher these clues and get to the bottom of whodunnit?

Carolyn is taking Amanda from strength to strength while still keeping her grounded with her adopted daughter. Can Amanda keep on top of her relationship with Logan? I was glued to this story - it kept me company while I’m in hospital. I highly recommend you getting your copy soon.

Her Deadly Rose: A totally gripping and unputdownable crime thriller (Detective Amanda Steele Book 12) by Carolyn Arnold

Fatal Homecoming

Hometown hero Michaela Glover has finally returned to Woodbridge for an ice-skating exhibition. As a Woodbridge native and Olympic hopeful, Glover is well known, and the arena is packed to watch her, and the others perform. Amanda Steele is also in attendance along with her daughter Zoe, Michaela’s aunt Patty, and retired police sergeant Katherine Graves. As the group make their way to Michaela’s dressing room after the performance Zoe’s excitement at meeting her idol is palpable, but when they get to their destination something feels off. Amanda discovers Micheala’s lifeless body prone on the floor with a bouquet of flowers and a note nearby. After quickly clearing out Zoe and the others, Amanda along with the help of her partner Trent Stenson begin to follow the clues. But who could want an aspiring athlete dead? On the surface it doesn’t seem like Micky would have many enemies, but the motive could be more personal. The duo digs into old friends and lovers along with estranged and absentee family members. With little adding up and each trail resulting in a dead end an overlooked lead is revealed that could crack the entire case wide open. When the pieces finally fall in place, Amanda and Trent are in a race against the clock to save not only a potential victim, but also a dear friend.
Her Deadly Rose is the twelfth installment in the Amanda Steele series of books by Carolyn Arnold. Picking up shortly after the close of The Wildfire Girl Amanda is ready for some much-needed down time to bond with her adopted daughter Zoe and catching an ice skating exhibition seems to be the perfect choice. But when the star skater turns up murdered, her break is short lived. With the victim being the niece of her dear friend and fellow police officer Patty Glover, Amanda must walk a fine line between personal and professional. This is not the first time she has taken the lead on a case that hit close to home, and it seems as if she would rather tackle these sensitive cases herself than allowing another officer to take the helm. Trent and Amanda put in long hours which allows Amanda space to process and gain perspective with her increasingly strained relationship with her boyfriend, Logan as well as her lingering feelings for Trent.
As far as cases go, Her Deadly Rose was probably one the less convoluted ones that Steele and Stenson have had to deal with in recent installments, but that does not make this story any less engaging. Arnold has a talent for telling the entire story of all her characters, both professional and private, so there was still a lot going on in the pages aside from the police work including a tense Steele Sunday dinner.
While Her Deadly Rose is part of a larger ongoing series, Arnold structures these installments in a way that the reader can pick up anywhere and not feel lost in backstory. When a prior plot point is mentioned, it is always accompanied by enough context to quickly catch the reader up without bogging down the overall pace of the current story. If you are a fan of strong female lead characters and police procedurals I would recommend not only Her Deadly Rose, but the entire Amanda Steele series.
Full disclosure – I was provided with a copy of this book by the author; however, I have voluntarily chosen to write a review. All opinions are my own.

It’s personal for Amanda Steele, but that has been happening a lot for her lately. Her friend’s niece is murdered and Amanda and Trent work tirelessly to solve the case. Amanda and Trent have a few clues but they don’t lead anywhere at first. it is their questioning of those involved that lead them down the path to solve the case.

I like that Amanda’s personal life, or in this case, lack of it, is an integral part of the book. Her beau, Logan, her partner Trent, who she has feelings for, her adopted daughter and her friends. It gives Amanda depth and a reason to connect with her. She’s flawed, do I need to mention Trent and Logan, and relatable.

It is written in a style that pulled me in from the start and kept me wanting more. It’s fast paced and suspenseful. There were plenty of suspects and it kept me guessing. Having not known the victim, I still wanted to know about her as her story unfolded.

Even when another body drops, it never really feels like anyone is in danger. This is definitely a crime novel and suspenseful but doesn’t venture into the thriller territory. It is the characters in the story that leap off the page and engaged me. Both the group from the series and the group from the case.

This series is on my list of favorites and I am always looking for the next installment. It can easily be read as a stand alone as the author does a great job of filling anything you need from a previous book. But once you get to know Amanda, you’ll want to read all about her.

Would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this amazing book

This author has done it again … a gripping novel that shocks you to your core when all is revealed

An hopeful Olympic figure skater is found dead at her hometown skating exhibition … but is soon classed as a murder

Amanda and Trent are pulling long hours to find the culprit but personal problems abound for Amanda

Wow this series just gets better and better can’t wait for the next book in this series

Holy Cow I love this series! This starts with Amana and Zoe at an ice skating show to see Michaela Glover, a home town girl and rising star. When she doesn't appear after intermission, Amanda and Patty Glover, her aunt, go look for her. Sadly they find her dead in her dressing room.
and here starts our story. This was really good. I was caught up from the very start and hated that life got in the way that I couldn't read it straight through.
The killer was a surprise to me, but man hat an evil person!
There were some things with Amanda's personal life that I didn't care for and I am not sure I like where this is headed, but I really enjoy Carolyn Arnold's book and especially this series, that I will sang in there.

Read this! you will not be disappointed!

A little girls dream, watching a special ice skating performance that includes a Olympic hopeful, Michaela Glover. Detective Amanda Steele and Zoe are there to watch the show. After the show Zoe is ready with her flowers but it’s a different outcome when they find her Michaela dead in her dressing room.
Another great installment!

Her Deadly Rose, by Carolyn Arnold, kept my interest throughout the story. When the young and talented niece of a friend is found dead, Detective Amanda Steele has a deeper reason for finding the killer. When a suspect is also found dead her case is even more complicated. Amanda must get answers and quickly before more deaths.
Excellently written and not easy to guess the outcome. I finished the book quickly and was left with the thought of how deadly some minds are… not the author lol … the killer.
Thank you NetGalley and Publishers Bookouture for this ARC this is my honest opinion.