A comfort read.....

Book Info: Glory In Death by J.D. Robb published originally by Berkley in 1995.

While down with the flu I chose to pick up this novel since I know the story back to front. This is the second book in the In Death series. I believed I have mentioned that Eve and Rourke are a favorite story
line of mine. Regardless of the ugly that surrounds a homicide detective they always find away to come together and have a personal relationship. Not often do I consider these romance novels but I want to read about a relationship that works these are the ones I read. In our society we know that relationships to take work and often people aren't willing to put in the effort. Rourke and Eve are ones that fight to make it work and in this novel that work is apparent.

While trying to find a murderer who is killing high profile women, Rourke decides to take their relationship to the next level. Which Eve with her past is not comfortable. After a major fight these two must work their ways back to each other. For those new to the series, as I was over a decade ago, there is a tiny flicker of true fear that this might be the end of it for the great couple. By the time the fight reaches its climax in the middle of the second books readers understand who these characters are. Readers know the strength and power of each individual and the emotions that would be required to come together. It has always been an intense scene for me.

The cop side of the novel is still interesting. The murders are intriguing and Eve is all over the map due to the relationship trouble that she is having. Of course, the first two deaths are connected to Rourke that adds to the stress. We also get the chance to meet the ever-efficient Officer Delia Peabody as well as re-visit our old friends Mira and Feeney.

I have to admit that I started book three for this one as well. Once I get into these books I want to return them again and again.