Lisa Gardner is an amazing storyteller and I love reading her books. I didn't realize that this book was part of a series, and I don't believe I've read them in order, but it doesn't seem to matter too much. It reminds me of James Patterson's Women's Murder Club books - yes, they're a series, and it helps to read them in order, but its not completely necessary and things aren't hard to figure out as you're reading it. This was a very fast-paced book that I had a hard time putting down. I constantly wanted to figure out what happened to Sophie and Brian. Was Tessa involved with Sophie's disappearance? Did she kill her family? Was it in self defense? So many questions that needed to be answered! It kept me hooked right up to the end! I also found out that this book, while the 5th in the DD Warren series, its the first in the Tessa Leoni series! I can't wait to find more of her other books and finish both of these! I love how this story alternated between Tessa's point of view, being told in first person, and DD's point of view, in third person. It added so much to the story and I really enjoyed getting to know the characters so much more. DD is a really good detective and I like reading the little things about her personal life. And Tessa appears to be a loving mother who will do anything she can to protect her child. These characters compliment each other well and they both learn from each other. If you haven't read anything by Gardner, do it now! She's so very talented! Pagesofcomfort.blogspot.com When Tessa's husband is found murdered and her daughter missing, Detective DD Warren is all in. What really happened after Tessa Leoni returned from her night shift as a state trooper? I found this to be a tightly written thriller with admirable characters and a controlled plot. I so enjoyed the character of Tessa Leoni that I plan on reading the next book in her series, Touch & Go. Tessa has a great back-story that supports her actions throughout the story. DD Warren on the other hand is less compelling, though this is #5 in the series and I am jumping in mid-series.
What do You think about Love You More (2000)?
It's slow. It's boring. I can't believe I've finished it. I'll review this properly later.
—nica
I love all of the books I've read by this author so far - thrilling read!
—Bethany
Excellent as always, even though I wasn't a fan of Tessa.
—malik
