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Loading... 'Til Death Do Us Partby Amanda Quick
   None No current Talk conversations about this book.   ) Linda-C1 | Sep 26, 2024 |  I especially loved the relationship Tobias had with his siblings, and Calista's business is a brilliant idea. I like the way she held her own against Tobias when they met. Amanda Quick's women are never inclined to take guff from anybody, and they always defend themselves with intelligence and ingenuity. Calista is formidable against her ex! The villain was a total surprise, even with shadowy clues throughout. All told, once again an excellent book from an excellent author. ( ) Bookladycma | May 18, 2024 | 4 Stars At first glance, this book is typical of Amanda Quick's historical romantic suspense with an intelligent and self-sufficient heroine and a stoic, reclusive hero. However, Til Death Do Us Part has a darker tone with more overt references to the evils of the Victorian age than is characteristic of Quick's tales. The book begins with a standard stalker storyline but quickly develops a decidedly more sinister vibe with the inclusion of the serial killer and memento mori elements. There are several red-herrings to keep the reader guessing although it is possible to deduce the final twist and the identity of the villain toward the end. The romance between Callista and Trent is slow-burn, but their snarky banter is entertaining. They have good chemistry, and their intimacy is genuine once they give in to their attraction. In line with the grim undertones of the story, both Callista and Trent have difficult backstories, and Trent in particular displays strength and resilience in overcoming his past. All in all, a satisfying read with engaging characters and a suspenseful plot. ( ) Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 | Calista is a strong female character who has definite opinions on most things. A spinster who sees the advantage of independence. She with the help of her brother have a well-established business. Trent is a successful author whose life is in a rut. Trent's sister Eudora is a customer of Calista. Calista is the subject of fascination of a serial killer. Trent feels Calista may be taking advantage of Eudora and meets her. When he learns of the stalker/serial killer he is intrigued. Together they solve the murder mystery and in the process fall in love. Most Amanda Quick follow along something similar. However, her style of bringing the characters and story together is excellent ( ) deepatarak | Jun 29, 2021 | ) Sarah220 | Jan 23, 2021 | no reviews | add a review
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HTML:The author of the New York Times bestseller The Girl Who Knew Too Much returns to Victorian London in a novel of deadly obsession... Calista Langley operates an exclusive “introduction” agency in Victorian London, catering to respectable ladies and gentlemen who find themselves alone in the world. But now, a dangerously obsessed individual has begun sending her trinkets and gifts suitable only for those in deepest mourning—a black mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with black jet stone. Each is engraved with her initials. Desperate for help and fearing that the police will be of no assistance, Calista turns to Trent Hastings, a reclusive author of popular crime novels. Believing that Calista may be taking advantage of his lonely sister, who has become one of her clients, Trent doesn’t trust her. Scarred by his past, he’s learned to keep his emotions at bay, even as an instant attraction threatens his resolve. But as Trent and Calista comb through files of rejected clients in hopes of identifying her tormentor, it becomes clear that the danger may be coming from Calista’s own secret past—and that only her death will satisfy the stalker... No library descriptions found. |
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