Love You More

A Novel

By: Lisa Gardner

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter, Katie MacNichol

Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

WHO DO YOU LOVE?

One question, a split-second decision, and Brian Darby lies dead on the kitchen floor. His wife, state police trooper Tessa Leoni, claims to have shot him in self-defense, and bears the bruises to back up her tale. For veteran detective D. D. Warren it should be an open-and-shut case. But where is their six-year-old daughter?

AND HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO . . .

As the homicide investigation ratchets into a frantic statewide search for a missing child, D. D. Warren must partner with former lover Bobby Dodge to break through the blue wall of police brotherhood, seeking to understand the inner workings of a trooper’s mind while also unearthing family secrets. Would a trained police officer truly shoot her own husband? And would a mother harm her own child?

. . . TO SAVE HER?

For Tessa Leoni, the worst has not yet happened. She is walking a tightrope, with nowhere to turn, no one to trust, as the clock ticks down to a terrifying deadline. She has one goal in sight, and she will use every ounce of her training, every trick at her disposal, to do what must be done. No sacrifice is too great, no action unthinkable. A mother knows who she loves. And all others will be made to pay.

Love you more . . .

©2011 Lisa Gardner (P)2011 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"This book had me at the author’s name. Lisa Gardner…no one owns this corner of the genre the way she does - And Love You More might be her best ever." (Lee Child)

"Tessa Leoni is a dedicated single mom when she is swept away by a man who turns out to be the wrong guy. Emotionally true, harrowing, and unputdownable. Brava, Lisa Gardner!" (Lisa Scottoline)

"A heart-pounding tale of family drama by the Mozart of thriller writers. I could not tear myself away." (Tess Gerritsen)

review

loved the suspenseful story line. great performance by the readers. good story to listen to.

Great story

this was much better than i imagined. well thought out well planned. lots of twist and turns. keeps you engaged. one of the best mysteries that I've listen to todate.

Great. mystery love it!

This novdl was thrilling and full of suspense . It kept you on the edge of your seat wondering what was happening next.

What a great storyteller...

If you could sum up Love You More in three words, what would they be?

fascinating, smart, compelling

What does Kirsten Potter and Katie MacNichol bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The child's voice was amazing.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Many. If you like stings, this is the book for you.

Any additional comments?

The character Tessa Leoni is strong, shrewd and focused. Women will love it. Thank you I'm hooked!

OMG one of my favorites

so many twists and turns and kept me on my seat the entire book... I loved it

This was a different style, you will not guess the

I bought it because of Kristen Potter she is one of the top 4 of Audible, men women, differentiating many characters...
This book you think is going a certain direction and then it is not that. The lead character you think is a victim and then you realize she is a strategic thinker. There is one voice, I think the main character that sounds like a 10 year old, distracting and annoying. Just ignore it. I didn't love the book but it is worth a listen. I got it on sale.

Don't mess with Tess!

STORY (mystery/detective) - Wow, what a ride! This story is intriguing and suspenseful till the very end. Tessa, a Massachusetts State Trooper, is accused of killing her husband and hiding or killing her young daughter, Sophie. There are two narrators telling the story from the perspectives of two of the main characters -- D.D. Warren, the female Boston detective investigating the case, and Tessa herself as she tries to find her daughter and clear her name. It's definitely not classic literature and there are a few places where I scratched my head as to a character's motive or common sense, but then the suspense would snap me right back into the story. Tessa is smart and tough as nails. You will love how she works to outsmart everyone, and you will totally understand my headline by the end of the book.

PERFORMANCE - There are two good female narrators, a deeper voice with a Boston-ish accent for DD and a softer voice for Tessa. I loved the distinction as the characters told their stories.

OVERALL - This book is cop versus cops, so there's action, cursing and killing, but nothing that I'd consider graphic violence. No sex. This is Book 5 in a series about Detective DD Warren, but the story stands alone. It's my first book by this author, but I plan to look for more. Women will especially like this story because they will identify with Tessa's plight, but guys will definitely like it too. Recommended for anyone who likes police procedural mysteries.

Lisa Gardner never lets me down!!

I have read all of Lisa Gardner's books and have never been disappointed. The narrators really helped make this tense,edge of your seat, thriller come to life. One narrator as Tessa and the other narrator D.D.Warren, helped me keep things straight as both characters put pieces together, took pieces apart, over and over to solve this intricate mystery was exhausting! Another two thumbs up for Lisa Gardner!

What A Story! Great Book by Lisa Gardner

What did you love best about Love You More?

Everything you can ask for a suspense thriller book, action, drama, love story, and suspense

Who was your favorite character and why?

All the characters, they all gel together to make the story great.

Which character – as performed by Kirsten Potter and Katie MacNichol – was your favorite?

The narrators had done justice in telling a well-written story by Lisa Gardner. I ended up buying additional credits to download more of Gardner's audio books and beside James Paterson, I think Lisa Gardner became a favorite author of mine. Worth every penny for my credits.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Tessa Leoni was ready to die for her child near the end. It depicts the purest form of love of a mother to her child.

Any additional comments?

If you like suspense-filled books, I think this is one of the best out there. Worth the time and money to enjoy a great story written well by Lisa Gardner. Highly recommend it.

Kept Me Guessing

Well written enjoyable suspense novel. There were a few items that I questioned if they would really work that way - but, as we all know truth is stranger than fiction.

A great listen. I was so excited to see that many characters in this book are from different series of the authors. I will be trying another one soon, for sure.