Say You're Sorry (Sacramento Series #1) by Karen Rose Series: Sacramento #1
Published by Berkley on February 12, 2019
Pages: 640
Format: ARC
Genres: Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Thriller
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Introducing the first book in the new pulse-pounding Sacramento series from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose.
FBI Special Agent Gideon Reynolds did not have a conventional upbringing. Raised in a cult in Northern California, his mother smuggled him out when he was thirteen, and he never saw her again. It is not a bit of history he is keen on sharing, but being guarded has not gotten him any closer to what he really wants: a family.
Daisy Dawson lived a sheltered childhood. Her father, a former military man, believed that the woman he loved and her daughter were being hunted, so he took extreme measures to keep his family safe. But despite his best efforts, Daisy is done being scared. New to Sacramento, she is ready to jump headfirst into life--until she is attacked one night.
Gideon is caught unawares by Daisy, who is unlike any victim he has ever met. But the attacker is far from finished, and tracking him will threaten to pull Gideon back to the world he fought so hard to leave...
I have been in a romantic suspense mood lately, and Say You’re Sorry is a darned good one.
I have no patience for dimwitted damsels in distress, and Daisy Dawson is a true force to be reckoned with. She is extremely bright, with an analytical mind, fierce independence, and kind heart. The sense of serenity she instills in those around her is ironic given that she herself is prone to panic attacks. I really admired this determined heroine.
FBI Agent Gideon Reynolds is the perfect combination of alpha male and sensitive boyfriend. He grows protective of Daisy quickly, but he is respectful of her desire to take care of herself. He is also confident enough in his manhood to admit that she is more skilled than he is in certain areas. Now that’s hot!
The thing that makes the serial killer so dangerous—other than the fact that he is a vicious predator—is that he’s scary smart. He may be delusional, but he carefully weighs the consequences of every decision before he acts. It makes him a formidable villain.
There is a side storyline involving Daisy’s upbringing that explains some of her character traits. However, I didn’t find it terribly interesting or plausible and wish less time had been spent on it. The plot is extremely detailed, and that helps the reader connect with each character, but it also makes the story feel longer than necessary. The book is over 600 pages long. Given that there is quite a bit of repetition, I feel the story could easily have been told in fewer pages without losing that taut feeling.
Say You’re Sorry is an action packed thriller that is sure to please romantic suspense lovers. Karen Rose is a new-to-me author, but I look forward to reading more of her work.
Recommended for fans of:
Suspense
Serial murder mysteries
Dogs
* An early copy was received. This does not affect my opinion.*
About Karen Rose
Karen Rose is the award-winning, #1 international bestselling author of some twenty novels, including the bestselling Baltimore and Cincinnati series. She has been translated into twenty-three languages and her books have placed on the New York Times, the Sunday Times (UK), and Germany’s der Spiegel bestseller lists.
A former high school teacher of chemistry and physics, Karen lives in Florida with her husband of more than twenty years, her two daughters, two dogs, and a cat.
This looks soooo good and I absolutely love the cover. I happen to also love suspense, serial murder mysteries, and dogs
I hope you enjoy it when you decide to read it. 🙂