Kill and Tell: A Novel

This was the first Linda Howard book I’ve read and honestly I’m not even sure I could read another. The romance is so rushed and by the middle they’re in love. The “mystery” doesn’t even exist. It’s a jumbled mess of characters that don’t tie together. The hero and heroine have no substance. They jut exist Thankfully, not the worst I’ve read

When Karen Whitlaw discovers that her estranged father was viciously murdered in New Orleans, she hops on the first flight south. She doesn't expect to meet detective Marc Chastain, a cop first and a hottie second. Her sexual roller coaster with Marc leaves her running back to Ohio, but after several near fatal attempts on her life, Karen returns to the man who causes butterflies in her stomach to help her evade a killer. Linda Howard expertly weaves enough intimate and steamy details through the novel to leave the reader slightly breathless and flushed. Coupled with a killer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, Kill and Tell becomes a must read for both mystery and romance lovers alike. Valerie Jones [...]

This book was steamy enough to get wrinkles out of fabric. I read it in a day (as I do with books that I really get into) and was literally unable to put it down... The suspense is well done; you are nervous, even frightened for the herione. And the sex? Well, lets say that you don't need any erotic if you have Linda Howard. And the romance is very well done. You even will heave a sweet sigh when you finish and feel that the world is okay if such things happen. Linda Howard always creates an intense world centered around a strong man and an even stronger woman. This is one of her best.

I don't understand why anyone would give this book less than 5 stars. It was excellent! Karen goes to New Orleans to identify her estranged father. The detective in charge, Marc is no nonsense man who cares about his cases. The attraction is mutual from the beginning and it got only better. It was refreshing to read about two people who realize early on how they feel about each other instead of the always 'he/she loves me, he/she doesn't' That thinking is getting quite old with some authors. Linda Howard is by far my favorite and I have loved them all.... with the exception of Sarah's Child because the female lead character was too much of a wimp. I wholeheartedly agree with the reader from California... good work Linda!

I have only recently been reading Linda Howard books and I am a fan. I have decided she is going on my favorite list along side Nora Roberts, Jayne Ann Krantz, Dara Joy, Donna Fletcher, Lynn Kurland to name a few. She is in great company. Her characters are strong, funny, and she writes a great story. Some people seem to have a problem with the fact some of her characters get together too quickly. People its a story, not real life. its for enjoyment. I have read other books of hers. I like the paranormal stuff as well as her sense of humor. You Go Girl. You have a new and devoted fan.

I'm hooked on Linda Howard! I didn't think I would find another author who writes such entrancing stories (I'm also a Nora Roberts junkie). The main characters are strong, sexy, and smart. The plot is an excellent blend of romance , mystery, and suspense. Howard explores the thoughts and feelings of her characters in more detail than Roberts. Some might think it boring, but I thought it was excellent insight. The whole book was a pleasure to read, I couldn't put it down!!