Watch Your Back

By: Karen Rose

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

When a cold case is reopened, a murderer re-emerges deadlier than ever in this thriller in New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose’s Baltimore series.

Baltimore Homicide Detective Stevie Mazzetti has suffered losses no woman should have to endure. And, despite it all, she’s still a fighter. When she learns that her ex-partner might have miscarried justice, she’s determined to put the past to rights, even when she becomes a target.

It’s former Marine Clay Maynard’s job to see the risk in every situation, but he doesn’t have to look hard to find the danger surrounding Stevie. Since the minute he first saw her, Clay has wanted to protect the wounded officer, and he started loving her not long after that. So when Stevie attracts the attention of a vicious psychopath, Clay will do whatever it takes to keep her alive. That is, if he can stay ahead of a killer with everything to lose—and something terrifying to hide...

Critic reviews

Praise for Watch Your Back

“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...tremendously sexy.”—The New York Times

“An intriguing, intricate plot, good pacing, strong suspense, cleverly crafted villains along with the vulnerable tough heroes make up this complex tale, and are all handled with a deftness of skill. Rose delivers big once again with this tension-thick thriller.”—RT Book Reviews

More Praise for Karen Rose and her novels

“The queen of romantic suspense”—Crime and Publishing

“Karen Rose delivers the kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted.”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“From the first rousing chapter to the last...intense, complex, and unforgettable.”—James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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

“Takes off like a house afire. There's action and chills galore in this non-stop thriller.”—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author

Suspenseful

A bit convoluted with a lot of subplots. The bad guys were like octopuses with so many bad aspects! Strong female lead but annoying kid.