Betrayal in Death (Book 13) by J.D. Robb

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When Darlene French, a maid at the Roarke Palace Hotel, is brutally beaten, raped, and strangled with a silver wire, Eve is at a loss to explain the apparently professional nature of the murder. Who would hire a hit man to kill such an ordinary woman? As she and her team of detectives (with a little grudgingly accepted help from Roarke, whose money, name, and talents can dig up a wealth of information) investigate the evidence, they find themselves in pursuit of Sylvester Yost, a vicious hired gun who's made millions in his bloody pursuit of career excellence. But it isn't until more victims appear that Eve realizes Yost's real target is Roarke himself. To discover the driving force behind the murderous campaign, Eve and Roarke will have to delve into their own pasts, which holds secrets and terrors for them both.

My Thoughts:
      I was looking forward reading this novel because of Lori's recommendation in her blog and because I am in love with the main characters (Eve and Roarke). I was only on the first chapter and I was hooked, I had a hard time putting it down like a mug of white chocolate mocha I was addicted. Who wouldn't be when the story takes you right into the main course with Eve and Roarke the center of it all? The title "Betrayal" is also an attention grabber as the crime links to a certain relationship with the main characters. Of course the enigmatic romance between Eve and Roarke continues to ignite fire and excitement; the craft in details never cease to amaze me. Their relationship as husband and wife is once again tested in this novel, the test of love, the test of trust and cooperation. The presence of Mick (Roarke's close friend from Dublin) and Summerset (Roarke's buttler and like a father to him) add spices into the mix. Peabody and McNabb -- I still love them, especially when they face certain road blocks in their growing relationship. Sly's (Sylvester Yost) style of murder was vivid I felt I was there witnessing his acts, his endless lust and satisfaction. Oh yes, I wished him dead too – he was the wild animal in the jungle – very ugly animal. The "Who is the killer?" part of the mystery is made obvious from the start showing Sly attacking the victims. It is the act of betrayal that keeps the suspense building up: {who betrays who" and "why do it" questions are eventually revealed toward the last chapter.

Betrayal in death is definitely one of my favorites by J.D. Robb and I surely recommend this to anyone interested in romantic suspense and an unforgettable work of art. I promised myself to reread this book again sometime in the near future.