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I'm Watching You

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ASA Kristen Mayhew has dedicated her life to putting criminals behind bars. Then someone decides to take the law into their own hands, killing the criminals that Kristen was unable to convict. Kristen herself is horrified by what the media has labeled the Vigilante Killer. After each murder, the killer sends Kristen a note along with a box that will lead the police to the grave of the victim. Though Kristen doesn't grieve for the criminals that have been murdered, nor does she condone anyone taking the law into their own hands.

Detective Abe Reagen has returned to Homicide after five years undercover. After the brutal shooting of his wife six years before and watching her waste away for the five years following the shooting, Abe has only tried to forget. When he meets Kristen for the second time, he is free to let his feelings show. Though he knows that she's suffered heartache in her life, he also knows he can't let her go. Together they embark on a journey to find a killer who is killing killers and rapists. The race to find the killer is intensified when the family of one of the Vigilante Killer's victims vows to find out who the killer is. And the best way to find that out is through Kristen.

I was very surprised who the killer was, but I thought it was very fitting. And the epilouge was perfect! Karen Rose is on my auto-buy list. This is her best book yet. There is a enough romance in the mix that it makes it great.

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Karen Rose just gets better and better. In I'm Watching You, proscuting attorney Kristen Mayhew finds herself the focus of a serial killer who calls himself 'your humble servant'. The only problem is, he's actually doing these killings as an almost favor to her--cases she's lost that had particularly nasty crimanal--mostly sex crimes. He leaves hints that he's watching her, even in her own home...
Detective Abe Reagan is newly assigned to homicide from deep undercover, and finds himself pulled not only into the case of 'your humble servant', but also as prosecutor Mayhew's life. He can't help but admire the prosecutor, who's determined to be invlolved in every step of finding this killer who's doing her 'favors'.
Abe and Kristen find themselves drawn to each other--but they both have obstacles in their past they have to overcome. But the intensity of a killer stalker quickly draws them closer, while they race to solve the case and save the next 'victim' from death.
Karen Rose has done an incredible job with this book--it's her best yet! You find yourself admiring the cool prosecuter Kristen Mayhew, and falling in love with the wonderful Abe Reagan. The story pulls you in--and you find yourself almost rooting for the killer, the scum he's killing is so bad. But at the same time you wonder what's next? A compelling love story, a great group of supporting charachters (which includes Abe's family, and a hottie of a brother Aiden's whos' book I can only hope is on the horizon), a new twist on the vigillante killer....I loved it!! Kudos Ms. Rose!

When I found out that Ms. Rose had a new read available, I ran out and picked it up right away. Ms. Rose is an author that does not disappoint she always delivers a fast paced read the combines great characterization, fast moving plot, and great chemistry between main characters.

Kristin Mayhew is a very talented and successful prosecutor who has just recently had a very bad day. She has just lost a case and it has hit close to home. She is on her way home when she has a run in with a dark handsome stranger that she tries to pepper spray. She has just tried to take down Detective Abe Reagan. Abe at first can't believe her, but then he gets a good look and takes a hit to the solar plexus. He knows Ms. Mayhew and she managed to wake his desires again and at the same time his protective instincts. He walks her out to her car only to find that she has a flat tire. He is in the process of getting the spar out of the trunk when he finds three boxes with pictures of dead men on the lids. Now he and Kristin are plunged into a case that seems to have no end, and yet the body count keeps rising. Kristin now finds herself with a secret admirer who wants to make right the cases that she failed to win. He has nothing but respect for her and has no intention of hurting her. He wants to help her and he calls himself her "humble servant."

Abe Reagan is a good detective and his first case after coming back from deep undercover case is not only a powder keg but also it involves the first woman to awaken his heart after the tragic loss of his wife Debra. Abe now can't keep himself distant from Kristin. She has touched him in away he can't walk away from. She is tough, but at the same time he sees her for who she is. She has been hurt in her past and he wants to help her heal. Together they tackle a case that has more twist and turns the most mountain roads, and at the same time they can't help but act on the mutual attraction neither can hide nor fight. Will they be able to find the killer before he kills again? And will Kristin find the courage to tell Abe about her past, or will she loose him as well when he finds out she can't be all that he needs?

This was a great page turning read. Abe and Kristin have wonderful chemistry and their relationship is not only steamy, but sweet as well. It is equally balanced with the murder plot which manages to offer enough twists and turns without being redundant or overblown so the reader is guaranteed a well-rounded read. If you have not yet read Ms. Rose you have missed out on a very talented author and I highly recommend you pick up her latest effort. You won't be sorry.

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I'm Watching You delivers a suspenseful tale of murder, who done it and a no holds bar romance.

Kristen Mayhew a leading prosecutor in Chicago makes a grizzly discovery late one night in the trunk of her car. Seems Kristen has an avenger, someone who is bringing to justice those that got away with their crimes. She turns to the police for help and protection.

Abe Reagan gets Kristen's case. He is back as a detective after being undercover for 5 years. Abe went undercover to forget about a deeply personal tragedy. As more dead bodies pile up at Kristen's door, others start to threaten her. Abe is drawn to Kristen's quiet strength. They are both two injured souls in search of something to bring them joy.

Kristen has to let down her guard around Abe. She didn't have the best family life growing up and meeting Abe's family makes her yearn.

Karen Rose excels again with her writing career. I'm watching you will have you glued to your seat. It will make you jump in terror and sigh with the love and tenderness.

State Attorney, Kristen Mayhew has a reputation of a tiger in the courtroom and an ice queen everywhere else. Holding the highest conviction rate of any other state's attorney in her Chicago office, a vigilante is out there trying, convicting, and executing the "ones that got away" whether on technicalities or what he believes were tainted verdicts.

At first the public applauds him, as his primary targets are sexual predators and killers of children. Until he escalates and turns his attention on lawyers with a penchant for putting victims on the stand and judges that allow it to happen.

When letters from the killer addressed to Kristen come to light, she is immediately targeted for police protection, and for disgrace at the hands of an overzealous reporter, who will use any means necessary to get the story. Detective Abe Reagan takes her under his wing and the two fall for each other. Each has a wounded past neither wants to share. He soon discovers that her "ice queen" reputation is undeserved, and hides a very painful past.

When the killer goes after a high profile person, all bets are off as his family seeks vengeance of their own, using Kristen as a pawn to draw the vigilante out.

Author Karen Rose does an incredible job of using suspense and tension to move the story along. She also manages to get the reader to sympathize with the vigilante. Abe and Kristen re-appear in Rose's latest, "Nothing to Fear."

If you have read Karen Rose's books starting with the first book "Don't Tell" you can tell that her progression of story telling is vastly improving. I do not mean to imply that the other two were not good books, because they were but this book had me up late trying to finish it. I have read this book so much that I will probably have to buy another copy. She blended the right amount of suspense and romance to keep the reader interested in the book, but also caught your attention from the beginning to make you want to read more. If Karen should read this I must say congratulations because you have became one of my must have authors which puts you right there with J.D. Robb, Laurel K. Hamilton, Erica Spindler, Linda Lael Miller, Sharon Sala, Linda Howard, Lisa Jackson, Patricia Cornwell, Tami Hoag, Christine Feehan, and Sherrilyn Kenyon. Those are just a few of my favorite authors and my must have books.

Prosecutor Kristen Mayhew is a survivor of rape, so she takes each and every case that comes across her desk seriously, doing her best to win justice for the victims. However, she can't always win every case no matter how hard she tries, and no matter how heinous the crime. Suddenly the criminals the justice system allowed to walk away are turning up dead and Kristen is receiving letters from a vigilante calling himself "Your Humble Servant". This brings Dectective Abe Reagan into her life.

Like Kristen, Abe's life has been shattered. His pregnant wife was shot in front of him when a gunman out for reveage missed him and hit her instead. After 5 years in a vegetative state she finally passed away, but Abe has lived with the guilt. Now he finds himself protecting Kristen from a vigilante who seems bent on impressing her with his own brand of justice. All the while Abe finds himself falling in love. Although Kristen is glad that these terrible criminals won't be able to harm anyone else, she knows that this vigilante can't be allowed to continue his killing spree. Working side by side with Abe to find the killer brings Kristen closer and closer emotionally to him. Both Abe and Kristen are wounded souls who find something in each other that they never expected. But both must face their pasts, and the danger that surrounds them, before they can have a life together.

I read I'm Watching You in one sitting. I couldn't put it down, it was that good! I am already hoping that Ms. Rose has plans for stories about secondary characters Aidan, Abe's brother, and Abe's partner Mia. The strong romantic plot is driven by Abe and Kristen, two characters that quickly stole my heart. Superbly penned suspense left me wondering until the end exactly who "Your Humble Servant" is. I could easily have read another 200 pages of Abe and Kristen, I was so absorbed. Romantic suspense readers will devour I'm Watching You.


Melissa
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

I bought this book because it won a RITA and found out why it did. Although it is the most recent in a series, it was a very good read as a stand-alone. Plus, the earlier books in the series were more interesting since the characters were developed best in this book. For plot details, see mainstream reviewers. Suspense was tight, characterization very good. High body count was about the only drawback.

RITA-award winning, USA Today best-selling author Karen Rose earned her degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland. Her debut suspense novel, DON'T TELL, was released in July, 2003. Since then, she has released six more novels. Karen's writing style is punchy and to the point, which makes for good reading throughout her books. There are no boring pages, never mind boring chapters. Nothing that is irrelevant is put there to 'bulk' it out

This novel revolves around the lives of a Public Prosecutor who is on a mission to rid the world of all its criminal elements. A Homicide detective who has lost everything in the world that matters to him. Finally a killer whose own brand of justice, vigilante style, threatens to light the blue touch paper to that powder keg that is just waiting for one little spark to set it off . . .

This is good honest suspense writing without any of the baggage of long lost secrets, stolen art treasures or middle aged knights coming back to life to set the world to rights. It is like a breath of fresh air.

Just having discovered Karen Rose, I loved Don't tell, but was disapointed with Have You Seen Her. I thought I'm Watching You was way better and I am glad I was not disappointed a second time. I'm Watching You combined all the essentials: suspense, great plot, developed, likeable characters with a past, and non-stop plot twists and turns. The romantic piece of the story was written in well, and was not overpowering as in Have You Seen Her. I can't wait for Rose's next novel!