The Last Kiss Goodbye: A Novel (Dr. Charlotte Stone)

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY RT BOOK REVIEWS When New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards brought her irresistible brand of hot passion and chilling suspense to the paranormal romance scene with The Last Victim it was just the beginning. Now her all-new series cranks up the deadly danger and intense desire to the next level as sexy serial killer hunter Charlotte Stone returns to action in her thrilling second adventure. THE LAST KISS GOODBYE Dr. Charlotte Charlie Stone has dedicated her career as a psychiatrist to exploring the darkest territory of all: the hearts and minds of serial killers. Its a job shes uniquely suited for thanks to the secret talent that gives her an uncanny edgeCharlie can see dead people whose tormented spirits cry out to her for the justice only she can provide. This blessingor cursegives Charlie the power to hunt down and catch madmen and murderers. Its also turned her love life upside down by drawing her into a hopelessly passionate relationship with the lingering ghost of charismatic bad boy Michael Garland. But theres little time for romance with her supernatural suitor when murder comes pounding at Charlies door in the form of a terrified young woman fleeing a homicidal maniac. Saving her life places Charlie squarely in the cross-hairs of a sadistic predator nicknamed the Gingerbread Man notorious for manipulating his victims like pawns in a deadly chess game. And now the queen this psychopaths bent on capturing is Charlie. Refusal to play will only put more innocent lives in danger. Matching wits with this cunningly twisted opponent will require all of Charlies training and expert skills. But even with her devilish guardian angelnot to mention her favorite flesh-and-blood Fed Tony Bartoliwatching her beautiful back the Gingerbread Mans horrifying grin might be the last thing Charlie ever sees. Praise for The Last Kiss Goodbye "Top-notch . . . Suspense mixed with heart-pounding sensual tension."Kirkus Reviews Filled with gritty thrills and featuring a psychopathic madman this suspense tale will truly have you on the edge of your seat!RT Book Reviews Praise for Karen Robards One of the most popular voices in womens fiction.Newsweek Draw a line between two extremely popular genres mysteries and romance novels and in the middle you will find the bestselling Robards. She merges the two worlds like no one else deftly interlacing plot and passion.Albany Times Union Praise for The Last Victim An exceptional storyteller . . . Leave it to Robards to deliver the start of a series that is distinctive and unforgettable!RT Book Reviews Excellent . . . This story is going to haunt you.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thrilling . . . a fun and sexy read.Booklist