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Have You Seen Her?
Have You Seen Her
Author: Karen Rose
Offering heart-racing thrills, both in the bedroom and the forensics lab, this second romantic intrigue from Rose (Don't Tell) showcases her growing talent. Rose has created complex, realistic characters in high school teacher Jenna Marshall and Special Agent Steven Thatcher, whose eldest son, Brad, is in Jenna's class. Though Steven, a ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780739439807
ISBN-10: 0739439804
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 499
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Time Warner Book Group
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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MELNELYNN avatar reviewed Have You Seen Her? on + 669 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

Hair raising suspense, May 31, 2004
Reviewer: NurseMare "MaryLovesBooks" - See all my reviews
Well, I found out what Romantic Suspense is by reading this book. It is a mix of sizzling romance with mystery/suspense. I read a variety of things, but have never read a book quite like this one.
Special Agent Steven Thatcher is the lead investigator on a series of serial killings in his small town - the killer targets young, innocent teenage girls. He meets his teenage son's teacher, Jenna Marshall who is concerned about his son's falling grades. They feel an immediate attraction for one another, but due to losses and disappointments in their previous relationships, they resist each other's affections.

After the initial chapters, which included sizzling descriptions about how the main characters felt about each other, I almost put this book down. I was afraid the book would be more romance and very little suspense. I was wrong. I am so glad I didn't give up on this one.

Though romance is at the core of this story, the suspense is so hair raising and realistic that I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish reading this book. As with any good mystery/suspense, this writer managed to throw out enough clues to lead you along the path of who the killer was yet still hit you with a big surprise you at the end - the killer is not the person you think he is.

This was a highly entertaining read, I highly recommend it. You may just stay up past your bedtime reading it too.
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Helpful Score: 2
Offering heart-racing thrills, both in the bedroom and the forensics lab, this second romantic intrigue from Rose (Don\'t Tell) showcases her growing talent. Rose has created complex, realistic characters in high school teacher Jenna Marshall and Special Agent Steven Thatcher, whose eldest son, Brad, is in Jenna\'s class. Though Steven, a widower, is in the midst of a search for a serial killer who targets cheerleaders in their small North Carolina town, he takes time to visit Jenna when she calls to tell him that Brad, who used to be a high achiever, is flunking out of chemistry. When they meet, their own chemistry takes over and they find themselves falling in love, despite their troubled romantic pasts and the fact that Jenna may be next on the killer\'s list. Rose populates her novel with vivid characters - like Steven\'s seven-year-old son Nicky, who was a character in Rose\'s previous novel - and stokes the tension to a fever pitch, throwing in shocking twists each time the story threatens to settle into predictability. Though some of Steven and Jenna\'s lovers\' quarrels deteriorate into melodrama, readers will hardly notice as they rush to the novel\'s thrilling conclusion.
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Helpful Score: 2
This one will keep you on the edge of your seat. The love story is wonderful and a great backdrop for the suspense. A sure thing!!!!!
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Helpful Score: 2
One by one, the girls disappear from their beds at night. Each one is pretty, with long dark hair. And each one is found brutally murdered. Special Agent Steven Thatcher has sworn to find the serial killer preying on this small town. As the investigation pulls him one way, his family pulls him in another. A widower haunted by loss, he now worries about his son Brad slipping away. But there's a bright light in his life: his son's teacher, Jenna Marshall, has reached out to help. She's beautiful, kind and considerate--and slowly, tentatively, she and Steven are starting to fall in love. But both have been hurt before--badly. And as the two try to find the courage to bare their souls, a murderer who has slain many looks for the real treasure he craves. He sets his traps. And waits. for Jenna....
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High Point, North Carolina is gripped with fear as a serial killer is in action. State Bureau of Investigation Agent Steven Thatcher vows to bring down this predator killing children. He knows first hand how parents feel as his preadolescent son Nicky was abducted, but fortunately rescued though six months later mental scars remain on the lad, his dad, and his teenage brother Brad......He takes a break from his obsession when Brad's chemistry teacher Dr. Jenna Marshall asks to see him. Brad's grades have collapsed and Jenna is worried about him. Jenna has other problems with threats from a wealthy father who demands she reinstate his failing son back on the football team. Still she finds she is attracted to Steven, who feels the same way. As they fall in love and he tries to uncover a killer with high level protection, a relationship seems impossible. Not only have both have suffered from previous relationships, his children remain traumatized by the abduction....
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emmer avatar reviewed Have You Seen Her? on + 70 more book reviews
Loved loved loved this book! Karen Rose is a fantastic author. I really enjoyed this characters in this book, and the plot was interesting. Lots of surprises! Definitely a recommended read.
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Special Agent Steven Thacher has sworn to find the serial killer preying on this small town. A widower haunted by loss, he now worries about his son Brad slipping away. But there's bright light in his life: his son's teacher, Jenna Marshall, has reached out to help.
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Excellent! You will be guessing until the end!
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KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT,GREAT READ.
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Another great one from Karen Rose.
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About a teacher and FBI Special Agent who meet and
fall in love while dealing with a serial killer. Really
good.
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I have loved all of Karen Rose's books. She keeps you in suspense and your always guessing till the end. She also adds romance well without over doing it and turning it into a D.S novel. Her characters are ones you can relate to in some way.


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