Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #34)
Futuristic Romantic Suspense
February 21, 2012
Hardcover
Our Roarke stalker expert, Claire is back with another “In Death” review. Take it away, Claire!
Lieutenant Eve Dallas is no party girl, but she’s managing to have a reasonably good time at the celebrity-packed bash celebrating The Icove Agenda, a film based on one of her famous cases. It’s a little spooky seeing the actress playing her, who looks almost like her long-lost twin. Not as unsettling though, as seeing the actress who plays Peabody—drowned in the lap pool on the roof of the director’s luxury building. Talented but rude, and widely disliked, K. T. Harris had made an embarrassing scene during dinner. Now she’s at the center of a crime scene—and Eve is more than ready to get out of her high heels and strap on her holster, to step into the role she was born to play: cop.
**Summary taken from Goodreads**
A very big thank you and kisses of the giant variety to Mandi for once again giving me the Roarke hook-up and having me over to Smexy Books to review.
Turning that first page to an ‘In Death’ book is like coming home. You look forward to it, it’s warm and comforting and for right then and there you don’t want to be anywhere else. That’s how I feel when I have a new J.D. Robb book. I have a mountain of a “to read” list, really, it’s mountain sized, but all other books pale in comparison for me when I know Roarke is near. And Celebrity in Death was no exception. I tend to love the grittier tales best, when there is conflict between Eve and Roarke, or the murder case is gruesome and makes Eve push through all her baggage to triumph once more. This story was a little tamer, no bad words between our hero and heroine and the action wasn’t fast paced until the very end BUT it has all the elements you want and expect from ‘In Death’
If you remember ‘Origin in Death’ The Icove case Eve worked on, then you’ll enjoy the unfolding tale of this book. Eve spinning her cop magic amongst a bunch of snobbish pretentious actors all working on the movie based on the Icove book Reporter Nadine Furst wrote, when Peabody’s double is killed. Lots, and I mean lots of suspects for Eve to trawl through with the help of her trusted team. Who would want to kill someone who is playing the sweetheart Detective Peabody? K.T Harris, uber biatch extraordinaire, truly the girl was horrible, the first victim I didn’t feel bad for, I even suspected ME for killing her at one point! (laugh)
With a slower pace to this book, (and I think that was needed after the turmoil and heartache from the last book), and lots of sweet romantic tender moments between Roarke and Eve (squeak!) we see the aftermath to all that happened in Dallas. I adore any moments Eve has with Doctor Mira, such sweet scenes, she effortlessly steers our favorite cop back on the right path of thinking when her thoughts take a darker twist with self blame for all that has passed. I love that, and kinda want Mira to be my mum too.
And because I have to, HAVE TO say it, my Irish book boyfriend was delicious as always! (ahhhswoonsighswoon)
My favorite quote:
“I’m a man, and I’m sitting here having cookies and coffee while two beautiful women snarl at each other. Being a man I’m required to wonder –perhaps imagine– there will soon be physical contact. Clothing may be ripped away. Why wouldn’t i smile?”
“Not perfect” Eve muttered. “Shut up for five seconds,” she ordered Nadine, “before we’re in his head naked, oiled up, and rolling around on the floor”
“And my smile grows wider”
AHHHH i just heart him so hard. C’mon, Roarke is perfect. PERFECT! As always i look forward to the next In Death book with the ferocity of a hungry wolf. For all In Death fans this is truly a wonderful installment further cementing the greatness that is J.D. Robb and everything ‘In Death.’ Its originality still staggers me book after book. And for those new to the series i would urge you (with a cattle prod) to go and begin with “Naked in Death” it’s a lot of books to catch up on, but you will never ever EVER regret it.
For the warm and fuzzies home coming. I give Celebrity in Death 4 sparkles out of 5! #HeartsRoarke (Had to say it one more time!)
Rating: B
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February 21, 2012 at 10:52 am
I just started purchasing these books so I could see what all the fuss is about. Is Roarke in all of the books?
Hmmm….maybe I need to start them instead of waiting to get all of them first.
February 21, 2012 at 10:59 am
Oh yes – Roarke is in all of them. They get married either in book one or two – so they are together the whole series
February 21, 2012 at 10:55 am
I really need to get back to reading this series! Great review Claire as always!
February 21, 2012 at 11:10 am
Wonder when this series will over. But as long Robb always wrote about Roarke and all his smexiness, I’m not complain
February 21, 2012 at 11:26 am
I adore these books, started the arduous task of reading from the beginning a couple years ago. so many books in this one series but very much worth it. I got caught up only to fall behind with the last couple
Such a terrific series! I love McNab and his weird clothes.
Great review Claire, your Roarke love is legendary -laughs-
February 21, 2012 at 11:45 am
Great review Clair! I admit, I’ve only read the first book in this series because I just had to see what all the hype was about Roarke. I did enjoy it, but the sheer amount of books in this series is daunting. I fear I’ll never catch up!
February 21, 2012 at 11:46 am
Oooops! Sorry, Claire…I know there’s an “e” on there!
February 21, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Everyone should read this series! EVERYONE!! *twitches* I know it’s a lot of books, and it IS when you look at them on a book shelf, but the moment you read the first you’ll ransack you libraries to get more. The Characters, so addicting. (( see!, you don’t even have to buy ‘em! god bless libraries ))
Thanks so much for having me over, Mandi, my Roarke loving heart loves you madly *grins*
February 23, 2012 at 12:22 am
This was the first J.D. Robb I bought on Kindle — have all the others sitting on my bookshelf, regular “keeper” re-reads! I love how she keeps developing Eve’s character, and of course Roarke. And always love Peabody & McNab!
February 23, 2012 at 4:45 pm
I love this series so much, and you are absolutely right, it is like homecoming, meeting old friends. Indeed a good story, but not an intense one, but then, after New York to Dallas Eve can use some quieter times.
September 21, 2012 at 2:53 am
You are not the regular blog writer, man. You certainly have something important to contribute to the web. Such a good blog. I will revisit again for more.