Tuesday, October 22, 2024

BLOG TOUR - Her Deadly Rose


DESCRIPTION:

The girl’s lifeless body lies next to a scattered bouquet of crimson roses, the petals around her head like tiny pools of blood. Gripped in her hand is the note that came with the flowers, sent by someone who wanted her dead.

When champion figure skater 
Michaela Glover returns to her hometown of Woodbridge for a special performance, Detective Amanda Steele is part of the cheering crowds. But when Michaela is discovered dead in her dressing room after the show, Amanda is the first to investigate the shocking scene.

There is no sign of foul play, and the room is overflowing with flowers from Michaela’s adoring fans. But Amanda’s heart stops at the sight of a few roses tied with black ribbon and a note that reads “You’ll be sorry”. And when forensic tests reveal the ribbon was laced in something Michaela was deathly allergic to, Amanda is certain this is cold-blooded murder.

Desperate for a lead, Amanda dives into Michaela’s life to find out who could possibly want this sweet girl dead. She soon discovers that despite having a glittering future ahead of her, Michaela had a troubled past, and was surrounded by people jealous of her success.

When someone close to Michaela is discovered brutally murdered, Amanda is terrified there could be yet more innocent victims to follow. 
Can she uncover the twisted killer’s identity before they strike again?

A completely gripping crime thriller that will have you racing through the pages! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.


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Title:   Her Deadly Rose
Author:   Carolyn Arnold
Series:   Detective Amanda Steele  #12
Publisher:  Bookouture 
Genre:   Mystery & Thrillers
Format:   Kindle ARC
No. of Pages:   324
Date of Publication: October 18, 2024
My Rating:   5 Stars

MY THOUGHTS:

Amanda has just enjoyed a night at an ice 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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has several continuing fiction series and has many published books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from police procedurals, hard-boiled mysteries, and thrillers to action adventures. Her crime fiction series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining. This led to her adopting the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™.

Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower.

She currently lives near London, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two beagles.

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