ARC Review: Stole in Death by J. D. Robb

A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead―while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke―who misspent his youth in Ireland as a scrappy thief―recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. The crime scene suggests a burglar caught in the act. But only one item seems to be missing.

Then it’s revealed that the vault had actually belonged to the victim’s late father―and no one in the household knew it was there until a recent remodeling project exposed it. To protect the family name and business, they explain to Eve, they’d been looking for a way to return the ill-gotten gains anonymously and avoid the police. But now the police are all over their elegant house, and have a bigger, bloodier mystery to solve.

By all accounts, Nathan Barrister was a good man, a generous employer, a devoted husband and father. As for his father―he clearly had secrets. Now it’s up to Eve and her team to find out if those secrets got Nathan killed―and if it was a crime of passion or revenge.

I can't believe I'm still reading about Eve and Roarke after all these books. But I am. This is the 62nd book in the In Death series. Crazy I know but I will admit I love these books. Even after all this time I still feel like I'm reading them for the first time. For me that's because of the plots of the story and Robb's ability to use the written word to pull us in and make us believe at least for a short time that we are part of this world. 

In the past there have been characters who have died, and I've felt for them and their families but every once in a while, some pull at my heartstrings more than others. This is one of those books. I loved the poor family that lost a husband, father and a brother. I think the reason I did is because how good they are. I'm not saying other past characters weren't good I'm just saying this hit at the right time for me. 

I spent so much of this book worrying about Eve and also Roarke. Eve because she is put into a stop that could have been nasty for her and she did it because of who she loves. At I also felt for Roarke who left behind a life that he had to live but gave up for the woman he loved. But with saying that this is still kind of his fault. 

Not the death, just how worried she was. You'll figure it out soon enough when you read it. 

Stolen in Death is a great story to forget about the cold and cuddly and relax with characters we love so much. I felt sad that the story was over when I was finished. I just wanted more. Not because the story felt unfinished but because I wasn't done visiting. Silly I know but sometimes a book hits that way for me. This is one of those times. 

As like the past books in the series this is a standalone but for me the best part of this series and watching the characters grow and become the people, they are meant to be which you get with each book before this one. Is there a lot of books in the series? Yes! Do I still think you should start at the beginning and really get to know them? I sure do. Happy reading! 

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