Cheater

By: Karen Rose

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

A shocking murder leaves an affluent retirement community reeling in this riveting, high-stakes second installment of the San Diego Case Files, from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose.

Death is not an unfamiliar visitor to Shady Oaks Retirement Village, which provides San Diego with premier elderly support from independent retiree housing to full-time hospice care. But when a resident’s body is found brutally stabbed and his apartment ransacked, it’s clear there’s someone deadly in their community. Detective Katherine “Kit” McKittrick quickly discovers that Shady Oaks is full of skeleton-riddled closets, and most tenants prefer to keep their doors firmly closed to the SDPD.

A longtime volunteer at the retirement facility, Dr. Sam Reeves honors his late grandfather’s memory by playing the piano for the residents regularly. So it shouldn’t be such a surprise when Kit crosses paths with him during her investigation, after she’d avoided the criminal psychologist—and the emotions he evokes—for the last six months.

Sam’s rapport within the retirement village proves vital to the case, and the pair find themselves working together once again—much to Kit’s dismay. But she is determined to apprehend the shadow of death lurking around Shady Oaks...and equally determined to ignore the feelings she’s developing for a certain psychologist.

Critic reviews

Praise for the novels of Karen Rose

"From the first rousing chapter to the last, Scream for Me is intense, complex, and unforgettable."—James Patterson, New York Times bestselling author

“Riveting. Emotional. Karen Rose at her best.”—Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling author

“High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted.”—Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author

“Cold-Blooded Liar had me in its grip from the first chapter. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Keep the coffee brewing—you’ll be up all night.”—Julie Garwood, New York Times bestselling author

"A high-octane thrill ride that kept me on the edge of my seat and up far too late at night!"—Lisa Jackson, New York Times bestselling author

“Karen Rose's amazing ability to blend fiercely smart suspense, compelling characters, sophisticated romance and a deep sense of place is nothing short of pure alchemy.”—Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author

“Effortlessly balances romance and crime…an excellent example of how far-reaching and varied romance can be. The plot is complex, the characterization sound and the boundaries of the genre pushed.”—The New York Times

“Rose writes blistering, high-octane suspense that never lets up.”—Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author

“Another page-turner! Karen Rose masterfully combines an intricate mystery and a heartfelt love story. Say No More keeps you riveted until the very end.”—Laura Griffin, New York Times bestselling author

“Suspenseful and engrossing.”—Lora Leigh, New York Times bestselling author

Good book although Kit made me want to shake her!

I really enjoyed listening to this book I like Kit and Sam alot. Although kit worked my last nerve with her back and forth . It was also nice to catch up with kits parents and Rita. This book kept me guessing which I love. I can't wait for the next installment.

Reminds me of her first books

Really liked this book, shorter than most of her other books but very good. Hillary Huber is an awesome narrator; she really brings Karen's books to life. I wish she had been the narrator for the Sacramento Series as I finally gave up and bought ebooks. I also wish she would add the stories of other primary characters, not just the main two. I highly recommend listening to this series. it will remind you of her first books that were awesome.

Wait it’s finished~ need more ..KR you’re the Queen

Finished it~ and I’m not 100% sure on a 5* here… I needed more loving😂
as usual great twisted characters
character development is key in all Karen’s books it keeps me coming back
very smooth writing. It just flows no boring moments.
Loved Kit & Sam. What a backstory on Kit- Wow.
Of course twists and turns can’t predict the ending … a true author never gives it all up at the end but rather trickles it down so that the reader can attempt to figure it out.
When I read a Karen Rose book it’s always in my mind; Challenge accepted to find the crime and the culprit.
Countdown is on for next one.
Thank you again for an amazing ride

Brilliant

Amazing as always! Ms. Rose is brilliant in her work, weaving a tale and creating characters you fall in love with.

I always enjoy Karen Rose...but

I enjoyed the story but the relationship between Kit and Sam was juvenile. I felt like I was in junior high passing notes between the two...."he likes you", "I like him", "maybe she likes me". This went on for 11 hrs! I always liked that in her other books it was two adults acknowledging that they want to be together and acting on the relationship. Never this elementary relationships.