show with her daughter an and her friend. Sadly the night ended in tragedy. After the show, up-and-coming ice skater Michaela Glover was found dead in her dressing room by Amanda. Amanda and Michaela’s Aunt Patty had headed backstage so that Amanda’s daughter could meet the rising ice star.

Patty is devastated, and Amanda is numb. Another life lost. And a young life at that. The case begins slowly, gaining more and more traction, as Amanda and her partner Trent’s search for the killer reveals possible suspects for the murder. Meanwhile, there is more tension in this story than the case they are trying to solve. Amanda and Trent are working hard to push away the strong and undeniable attraction that is between them. They spend an insane amount of hours working together as they hunt down killers. More than that, things in Amanda’s home life just might be on shaky ground.

What an intriguing, multi-layered story. I felt like I was riding alongside Amanda and Trent as they were vigorous in their search for the killer. Then, Amanda’s emotions throughout the story were raw and real, and it was impossible not to connect with her. Having read this series from the very beginning, drawing close to Amanda and the issues that she faces in her personal life most definitely makes me a compassionate reader. Admittedly, feeling so strongly for Amanda put a lump in my throat more than once - in this book, and in some of the other equally strong books in this series.

I am eager to see where things go with Amanda going forward. She is a remarkable character with a strong sense of justice, all while never once losing her human side.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Young Michaela Glover was reaching the pinnacle of her career as a figure skater when she was viciously murdered. Who ended this young girls’ life and why? That is Detective Amanda Steele and her partner Detective Trent Stenson’s new case. Michaela was found in her dressing room with a threatening message written on a card. As they investigate, they learn that Michaela’s beverage was laced with peanut oil and she was deathly allergic to peanuts. Someone knew this about her and ended her life in a most gruesome way as the EpiPen she always carried, was missing. There are several suspects as they work to find her murderer. Was it another skater that was jealous of her talent, her brother who Michaela would no longer support, her agent who was having trouble confirming a contract for her, her mother who had left her when Michaela was young, her coach, her father who had recently made contact with her, or a former boyfriend? Amanda and Trent have their work cut out for them as Amanda is also dealing with the effect her commitment to her career has on her personal life. Another fine addition to this thrilling mystery series! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

It’s good to be back with some familiar characters in Prince William County, solving another mystery in Her Deadly Rose (Detective Amanda Steele) by Carolyn Arnold.

I feel for Amanda and her lack of a personal life. She has been torn between Logan, her live in boyfriend, and Trent, her partner. I wonder how strong her relationship is with Logan. Can it withstand the trials and tribulations he is put through. He spends more time with Zoe, her adopted daughter, than she does.

Amanda has come to the arena to watch Michaela Glover perform. Michaela Glover is an Olympic hopeful figure skater and she has come home to put on a performance. Instead of watching her skate, Amanda finds her lifeless body amongst rose petals on the floor of her dressing room.

Carolyn Arnold takes us on a step by step mystery tour. Who wanted Michaela dead? Before they can solve the first murder, another body drops. We have a multitude of suspects, but none seem to be the villain.

Her Deadly Rose doesn’t have the thrills and chills that ignite my imagination, but her mysteries do keep my mind churning, gathering clues, trying to put them together to solve the crime. There isn’t a lot of romance and family life takes a backseat to Amanda’s work. That’s what happens when you are a police officer. It’s not a nine to five, five days a week job. Family events are missed, which can cause a lot of conflict. Her novels are easy to relate to, because the realism makes the characters come to life.

We end with : “You and Trent are needed right away.”

“Just tell me where.”


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Amanda and her friend Patty are the ones who find the skater dead after watching her successfull presentation. This will not be an easy case as all leads seem to reach a dead end quite fast and the pressure is mounting, the Chief wants someone behind bars! At the same time Amanda has to face her struggles in the relationship with Logan and her attraction to Trent. The story is full of action and it has an unexpected end. Great entertainment!
I thank the author, her publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC.

Thanks to netgalley for providing this advanced copy for the purpose of review.
I have read all the books in this series and I had high hopes for this. I was not disappointed and found the story to be compelling. I was kept guessing throughout and whizzed through the book in no time. Looking forward to reading more.

Another great book in this series. When a talented local ice skater is found dead in her room changing Amanda and her fellow detective Trent are quick to access the situation. This is personal for Amanda as the girl is known to her and pulls out all the stops to try and find the killer.
I have read nearly all of the books in thsi series now and eagerly look forward to the next book.

Another great addition to the Detective Amanda Steele series! Love these characters, love the stories, love Arnold's writing.
Amanda and Trent are tasked with finding the killer of an olympic bound figure skater. Lots of suspects with plenty motives, and I didn't see the ending coming! I highly recommend this series!

Attention grabbing from start to finish! Carolyn Arnold's Detective Amanda Steele series is always spot on with murder, mystery and angst. In the latest installment, a hometown figure skater is found dead and the race is on to see what happened to her and why. The suspense is spot on and the fact that it hits a little close to home makes for a closer knit factor to the case than usual as well. I always enjoy Amanda's spin on things and having that side of her personal life playing out behind the scenes too.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a thriller with a key detective who always gets to the bottom of the mystery and solves case after case while having a life outside of work once in awhile too.

an enjoyable novel. Amanda is in the audience of an ice skating competition with her daughter and her friend Patty. Patty's niece is the star of the show but when they go "backstage" to meet up with her it is to discover she is dead. Amanda and her police partner are the ones to investigate. Full of twists and turns.

Her Deadly Rose is the 12th book in the Detective Amanda Steele series, Amanda is enjoying a day off with a couple friends and her adopted daughter, when the star of the show is murdered. What follows is a suspense thriller, heavy on police procedures. The story line has several twists and turns before the actual murderer is revealed. I would recommend this book to others.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bookouture, and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

Michaela’s dash for the gold are choked out, literally.
Amanda has to skate in thin ice to quickly flush out who would want the skater dead? Her agent? Her coach?
Arnold takes readers through every painstaking part of Amanda and Trent’s routine as they go over replay after replay.
Amanda also has to judge her own freestyle at home. Logan asks her a limited question and she stumbles in answering. I couldn’t understand why Logan wouldn’t have noticed after being with her all this time that what he asked of her wasnt possible.
Just as my secret hope for Amanda seems possible, Arnold leaves me hanging…….
As always, it’s a fast skate to the podium!

Disclosure. This is a review of an ebook I was sent for free. All opinions are my own.

This is the twelfth title in the Detective Amanda Steele series.

From the prologue, you know there will be a murder, but the author has carefully worded this opening, so that you have no idea even of the sex of the villain.

Chapter 1 drew me in more than the prologue. It begins with Detective Amanda Steele off-duty with her 9 year old adopted daughter Zoe and two of Amanda’s friends, Patty Glover and Katherine Graves. They are mesmerised watching a skating show, where the lead is Michaela Glover, niece of Patty. But Michaela does not come on to the ice for her final bow. Why not?

Backstage, Patty discovers Michaela dead in her dressing room in suspicious circumstances. With Amanda already on the scene, she takes on the investigation along with partner Trent Stenson. The team soon discover a card saying “You’ll be sorry you turned your back on me after all I did for you”. Strong evidence that it was murder, but who wrote that card?

They start interviewing those known to be in the vicinity and other potential suspects. Halfway through the book, they revisit one of these people, only to discover she has now been killed too. What did she know?

Plenty of twists and turns with a very dramatic conclusion.

And I enjoy how Amanda’s personal life is entwined into the storyline too.

A gripping page turner, that I didn’t want to put down.

Includes some continuity references to earlier stories for those who enjoy reading the whole series but works excellently as a stand-alone read too.

I didn’t enjoy this installment in the series and enjoyable as past books. To me there seemed to be quite a large amount of repetition in dialogue and Amanda’s internal thoughts. I feel like the Trent/Logan saga has run its course and it feels a bit dragged out at this point maybe. The detective case had an interesting backstory but didn’t carry a lot of tension or anticipation throughout. I’m invested now and will wait patiently for the next book! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to provide my honest review.

It's her day off and Amanda is attending a figure skating performance with her daughter when Amanda gets drawn into a new case. This one is personal in that the murdered girl is the niece of a colleague. As Amanda and Detective Stenson follow the clues, there are some surprising revelations, especially the closer they get to solving the case. There are also developments in both Amanda and Trent's personal relationships that should lead to some interesting situations in the future.

I love Amanda and Trent! Their partnership makes the case they are working even more gripping. This one kept me guessing. I couldn't guess the killer before the reveal. I was glad for some resolution to Amanda's relationship with Logan. I am really torn about Trent though. This far into the series I'm really hoping for a final resolution to this plot in the next book. Lucky thirteen I hope.

A gritty, intense, fast-paced, riveting, artful melding of stunning psychological thrills and nail-biting suspense. An edgy mystery full of dark secrets, shocking plot twists and pulse-pounding, palpable tension. Great addition to the series! A MUST for fans who thrive on superbly-written, unputdownable thrillers!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

This is another enjoyable read from Carolyn Arnold and a great addition to her Amanda Steele series. I was drawn into the story and plot immediately and having read most of the previous books feel like I know the main characters well. The story is well written and full of tension and suspense, and I found myself constantly trying to guess who the murderer was. The plot is fast paced and I really liked the ending which sets the next book up perfectly, and I look forward to reading it.

4 stars

Wow, book 12 and still pulling you in from page one and takes you on a ride along with Detective Amanda and her partner Trent. There are red herrings, suspense, more so as the main victim, the skater is the niece of one of their own. Fast pace with twists. I highly suggest you read in order so you see and understand all Amanda has lost, the growth she has achieved along with her constant struggle. The author shows us the flaws of this kick b*tt detective. Thank you for the advanced copy. I freely share my honest thoughts and opinions. #HerDeadlyRose #DetectiveAmandaSteele #CarolynArnold #Bookouture #NetGalley

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This was a highly engaging police procedural/crime thriller starring one of my favorites, Detective Amanda Steele. This was a literal whodunit. In the prologue you get a glimpse into the killer's psyche and intentions, and it is chilling and a more than a little creepy.

Figure skater and Olympic hopeful Michaela Glover is back in her hometown to perform. The stands are packed and everyone is excited. When the encore performance begins, Michaela is not on the ice. Her excited evening has ended with her body lying on the floor of her dressing room surrounded by roses. The cause of death is a little questionable at first, but it does not take long to figure it out.

This one sucked me into its vortex and did not let to until I read the final page. This tantalizing mystery with some of my favorite fictional detectives did not disappoint me. If you enjoy a solid mystery with a terrific cast of characters, you will enjoy this book and this series.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Her Deadly Rose by Carolyn Arnold is an Amanda Steele police procedural. Mandy is a complicated character. Her husband, daughter, and unborn child had been killed in a car wreck years ago and it had taken her a while to claw herself back to normalcy, or close. She had adopted a daughter, Zoe, whom she had recovered from a crime scene after the child had been present when her parents were murdered. Bonding had been a challenge but successful. She was now living with Logan, a man who had started off as a one-night-stand but had grown to be more. That was complicated by her desire for her partner, Trent, and his for her, which they both ignored. Together, they were a powerful investigative team and neither wanted to disrupt that. This newest case was the murder of a talented figure skater; one who was on her way to the Olympics according to those who knew. She was also the niece of her friend, Patty, who worked as a detective with the Sex Crimes division. They had been at the ice show, Zoe, Katherine, Patty, and her, and had discovered the body.

It was a clever crime. Someone had used her peanut allergy against her: laced her smoothie with peanut oil, taken her epi-pen and phone, and blocked the doorway. They had leads, but no suspects. It meant working all day and all night. It meant missing dinner at her mother’s. No. That was not good. So she took Trent to save time. That was the beginning of the end. It was a complicated investigation: too many leads, not any suspects. Until things started unraveling. Poor girl had made a lot of money with endorsements and such and she had a mother, father, and brother who all needed money. It was a start. This was an exciting investigation which Mandy and Trent brought to a close. But, then, the phone rang again. They were needed. Did it ever stop?

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