InDeathLongReadalong

Imitation in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb

#InDeathLongReadalong #IDLR Book 17: Ch.6-10: this book is very much about mothers. We‘re coming off the revelations about Roarke‘s mother (and he‘s still very much dealing with that); Eve has a dream about her mother; Eve goes to Mira‘s family BBQ and gets to know her even better through the eyes of her daughter - who is feeling out Eve. And the killer this time around is killing mother figures.⬇️

StayCurious The case is very interesting this time around and I honestly don‘t know who is guilty. The killer is good - slick. And arrogant. I hope it‘s not the true crime writer because I kind of like him and think he could be helpful in this case. But who knows? I also like seeing more about Peabody - we see McNab helping her study (💕) and we see Eve giving her more responsibility. She‘s coming into her own. 5d

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LiseWorks Yes, Eve's mom sounded pretty bad. Getting upset over her, touching her makeup. I think pretty much every little girl has done that. 5d

TheAromaofBooks I'm with you - I hope it's one of the slimy characters, not the author who seemed super nice!! I am loving the way Peabody is studying for her exam and gaining her self-confidence. She did a great job manipulating the one guy they were interviewing, too. Mira has become one of my favorite characters in the series - I'm so touched by the way she cares about/for Dallas. 5d

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StayCurious

Imitation in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 17:Ch.1-5: A very gruesome murder this time where the killer, smug and arrogant, leaves a note for Eve. She‘s the best and he wants a worthy adversary in what he sees as his game. He imitates the most famous serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper, who was never caught. So far, all Eve has to go on is expensive stationery he used for the note.⬇️

StayCurious This brings her to several interesting characters- all of whom have weak alibis. I tend to lean towards the UN guy - he was a little too cool for me. But it‘s early days yet. Peabody is training for her detectives exam - and when she gets sick at the crime scene she beats herself up about it. I think it shows a good cop who can still be vulnerable. I‘m glad Eve did not chastise her for it. ⬇️ (edited) 2w

StayCurious Eve has her own way of blowing off steam - a bit of self care and hand to hand with Roarke. It‘s good that their home is her safe place. 2w

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LiseWorks It was hard for me to read about this murder, and I still really do not know who it could be. Why use expensive stationery. This guy sounds arrogant. 2w

Ddzmini @StayCurious I agree with you about Eve … and isn‘t it great that Roarke gives her the ability to have that … not just the self care and hand to hand but to know how to help her in that way 2w

TheAromaofBooks I love the way Eve supports Peabody and doesn't expect Peabody to be exactly like Eve. The whole doughnut scene cracked me up. 2w

ShananigansReads @StayCurious I like what you said about her vulnerability making her a good cop. It shows she doesn't just see a victim she sees an actual person who despite what they did in life did not deserve to die like that.

The UN guy is super sus. 5h

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Portrait in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb

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Imitation in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb

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Hello friends, we are taking the month of October off due to having a busy schedule. I wanted to give you a heads up that we will be discussing this book starting November 9. Enjoy the break or feel free to read ahead! See you all soon! #IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong

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StayCurious

Imitation in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb

Hello friends, we are taking the month of October off due to having a busy schedule. I wanted to give you a heads up that we will be discussing this book starting November 9. Enjoy the break or feel free to read ahead! See you all soon! #IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong

StayCurious @JenlovesJT47 @Librarybelle @ShananigansReads @Gissy @AileenRR @Read4life @TheAromaofBooks @MrsV @CoverToCoverGirl @Liseworks @LitStephanie @Ddzmini 2mo

TheAromaofBooks Thank you for the update!! 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you! I‘m behind on the reading schedule, so maybe I‘ll be caught off by November! 2mo

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StayCurious

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#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 16: Ch.16-end: Roarke going to see his mom‘s sister was emotional. He was welcomed as family by people he never knew. When Eve went to Ireland, it sure made Roarke‘s day - He now has a Family that he can share with his new family 🥺 he should have brought Eve with him in the first place. They need each other. I enjoyed the case as well but I was often more interested in Roarke and what he was going through.

StayCurious @JenlovesJT47 @Librarybelle @ShananigansReads @Gissy @AileenRR @Read4life @TheAromaofBooks @MrsV @CoverToCoverGirl @Liseworks @LitStephanie @Ddzmini 2mo

LiseWorks Same here! 2mo

TheAromaofBooks I really liked the way that Roarke was the one who had to be reminded of the importance of him and Eve being a team. It feels like in past books Eve is always the one struggling with that aspect, but here she gets to be the one who takes care of Roarke and I enjoyed seeing them find that balance. 2mo

Ddzmini Really enjoyed this book in the series can‘t wait to start the next book 2mo

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StayCurious

Portrait in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 16: Ch.11-15: It‘s so strange to see Roarke lose control. I don‘t know - have we seen him drunk before? Maybe tipsy but I don‘t think drunk. Poor guy. His past always hits him like a ton of bricks. Eve is used to him taking care of her - we see a role reversal in this book. I‘m less interested in the case than in the personal aspects this time. But despite being distracted Eve is still coming closer to the killer.

StayCurious @JenlovesJT47 @Librarybelle @ShananigansReads @Gissy @AileenRR @Read4life @TheAromaofBooks @MrsV @CoverToCoverGirl @Liseworks @LitStephanie @Ddzmini 2mo

LiseWorks I love to see Eve in this role. She also has to deal with Summersett. Loved the Trina treat for Summersett 2mo

Ddzmini I agree with being more interested in how Eve and Roarke are handling their problems… but the case is definitely interesting 2mo

LitStephanie The banter with Peabody, McNab, and Dallas is fun. It is interesting how Dallas likes Hastings--maybe because she sees a bit of herself in him? Both are bossy, tactless, and rude. He is just much more extreme. I think the killer is either the naked model lady or Angie, so we can rule thd 2mo

LitStephanie rule them out since I am always wrong with this series! 2mo

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StayCurious

Portrait in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 16 Ch.6-10: Poor Roarke. He never handles his past well (and can you blame him?) but he should not shut Eve out. She won‘t stand for that. I‘m glad she‘s planning to get to the bottom of what‘s bothering him or kick his ass trying. The case is interesting and there are a lot of interesting characters Eve comes across. ⬇️

StayCurious There is another victim and Eve has to work the case without allowing her personal life to get in the way. Good luck with that. 2mo

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LiseWorks I felt bad for Roarke. All of a sudden, he finds put that maybe his mom didn't walk away 2mo

Ddzmini The part about Roarke‘s mom hit hard and the way he and Eve handled that was so touching ❤️‍🩹 2mo

LitStephanie Eve reacts exactly like me when presented with a friend's ultrasound fetus pictures. 😆 2mo

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StayCurious

Portrait in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 16: Ch.1-5: Eve starts off the book in a happy mood b/c Summerset, her nemesis, is heading away for vacation. Unfortunately his plans get derailed by a broken leg and Roarke is faced with Summerset‘s fragility in a way. Eve gets tipped to a murder by Nadine and finds a young college student as the victim. ⬇️

StayCurious Eve starts delving into the victim‘s life which causes her to think about her own. Peabody is thinking of moving in with Mcnab. Are they ready for that big step? 2mo

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LitStephanie I know a lot is happening in chapters 1-5, but I must comment on Jackson Hooper, AKA uber hot English graduate student with a TA position. As a former English lit student with a 2mo

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LitStephanie graduate assistantship myself, I am here to tell you that there are no English Lit TAs "racking up girls like pool balls. That is NOT a thing. ??? 2mo

LitStephanie Eve's joy about the coming absense of Summerset is pretty funny, as is her ongoing horror over Mcnab winning over her sensible aide. I like the comic relief. 2mo

LiseWorks I actually felt bad for the cat. I know he didn't mean to be on the way, but sometimes they just are. I found Eve so funny with Peabody discussion of McNabb moving in, etc. And Eve being scared of Trish. 2mo

TheAromaofBooks I kind of loved the little showdown between Eve and Nadine. The two of them are actually really similar in a lot of ways, but have chosen different paths. Good to see that McNabb has fully recovered from his serious injuries in the last book!! 2mo

Ddzmini I enjoyed the way this one started out with some joy… until Galahad tripped Summerset and caused trouble… then Eve gets a call from Nadine so she can‘t stay and help Roarke with Summerset‘s fall… but finding a body in a trash compactor that‘s sad 😔 (edited) 2mo

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Purity in Death | J. D. Robb