- Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books; 3rd edition (Dec 28 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0345476255
- ISBN-13: 978-0345476258
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.6 x 17.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #104,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Howard brings her usual high level of intelligence and flair to her latest tale of romantic suspense (after Kiss Me While I Sleep). Successful health club owner Blair Mallory is the only witness when a troublemaking member gets shot behind her North Carolina gym. Since the killer may not realize that Blair hasn't seen his face, she needs police protection—but her difficulties only escalate when Lt. Wyatt Bloodworth, with whom she had a short but intense relationship several years earlier, is assigned to the case. Still smarting from Wyatt's unexplained rejection, Blair resists his macho self-confidence; Wyatt in turn is irritated by her refusal to follow orders, even as he succumbs to her feisty charm and potent sexuality. Their investigations promptly reveal a major suspect, but the attacks on Blair continue even after the alleged killer is apprehended. As they consider a new array of possible murderers, the pair (aided and abetted by their colorful families) conduct a spirited battle of the sexes. Blair's chirpy asides on everything from underwear to men will wear on readers by the middle of the book, when the plot's momentum stalls. Still, Blair's surface fluffiness and underlying savvy make her an engaging narrator, and the book's witty Southern "take" on womanhood will amuse readers in the region and beyond.
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“LINDA HOWARD IS A SUPERBLY ORIGINAL STORYTELLER.”
–IRIS JOHANSEN
–IRIS JOHANSEN
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4.0 out of 5 stars
I'm having mixed feelings...,
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This review is from: To Die For: A Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
I'm having mixed feelings about this book. Is that good or bad?I liked Blair - to a certain extent. Yes, she's a strong woman who goes the extra mile to get what she wants, and works hard for it. When Wyatt accused her of being `fluffy', to which she became furious and adamantly denying it, I thought it was an apt description of her. As she is the narrator of the book, the way she talks and thinks... the only word I can use to describe it is `fluffy'. I liked Wyatt. Strong, cares right down to the bone, I liked the way he handled everything - from crime scene to hospital scene to family scene to being alone with Blair. There definitely was spark between them - something that made them `equal' and `perfect' for each other, even if he did seem barbaric every now and then. Her ex, Jason, is as dense, self-centered and self-absorbed as she says. I liked the plot twist - I hadn't seen that coming whatsoever. I wouldn't have thought it was possible, but it works brilliantly. However, I wish the author wouldn't have cramed the climax and ending in the last chapter and the epilogue! I don't like that - in fact, I hate it! It's not fair for the reader to sit through the suspense, trying to figure out who could possibly want to hurt Blair, come up with a way to take the reader completely by surprise, then slam them with the entire climax and ending in one chapter - 14 pages total. I'd have like to see more - maybe a bigger confrontation between Blair and Debra, Blair's ex-husband's wife. I needed more, as a reader, and am disappointed that there isn't. While the ending works out to the good, there was not enough substance, not enough `oomph'. I thought the love scenes subtle but good, the action was great, the way Blair connects to people, especially her family. I had good laughs as well. I adored the banter between Blair and Wyatt - I do believe they are perfect for each other. But the ending is sticking like a thorn in my side. I can't give it a perfect rating - but close.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of time and money,
By A Customer
This review is from: To Die For: A Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
I usually enjoy Linda Howard's books very much. But I should have been warned off this one by the fact that it is written in the first person. Often books written in the first person are self absorbed. And guess what - the heroine in this book is very self absorbed. Since most of the book was spent describing herself, her clothes, her car, etc. there wasn't much room left for any sort of interesting plot.Save your time and money. There are lots of other worthwhile books out there.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!!,
This review is from: To Die For: A Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this book from beginning to end! The main charachter is sooooo funny. In a way I was reading it laughing out loud thinking why can't I be more like her?? A good read and thoroughly enjoyable!
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