{AD|GIFTED} I've read every Karen Rose book except one and this felt like a slightly new direction for the author. The previous books have leant into romantic relationships more, usually with a main romance per book. However, this book hints at the possibility of a romance only. I assume the author is developing the romance at a slower pace over the series this time. The potential romance could be great but I need more interaction between Kit and Sam in the next instalment. The ending certainly implies this will happen at least.

As usual, the police procedural aspect was detailed, engaging and authentic. The murders at the centre of the case point to a serial killer who has been operating for decades. Psychologists play a large role in this series and I assume this balance between police and psychologists will continue. I'm fascinated by criminal psychology so would love the next book to explore this element further.

Overall, this was an emotional and action-packed crime thriller promising a slow-burn romance.

Cold Blooded Liar Karen Rose

5 stars

I have read many oi Karen Rose’s books and have enjoyed them all. However I was beginning to find them all very similar and although I still loved reading them I am so pleased that this book, which is the first in a new series, is different and, if possible, even better to read.

Some authors just draw you in from the very beginning and keep you hooked until the end and this is so true of this book.

Sam Reeves is a criminal psychologist and during one of his sessions with a man who enjoys telling lies constantly about his meetings with famous people and royalty suddenly mentions a location of a grave and a ‘pretty young thing’ that is buried there. Due to confidentiality Sam cannot reveal this information to anyone unless it is anonymous so decides to leave a message for Detective Kit McKittrick. When a body is discovered Sam finds himself a suspect and the murderer seems to be trying to frame him.

This story is full of twists and turns but the story, for me, is more about the characters and their interactions. Both Sam and Kit have had devastating episodes in their past, from over 10 years before, Sam’s girlfriend had been killed in front of him and Kit’s foster sister had been murdered and both of them are drawn to each other in their shared experiences.

There are so many brilliant characters in this book and I felt that I actually knew them, The author is a master at describing feelings and emotions. The best thing about this book is that it is the first of a series set in San Diego. I cannot wait for the next one!


Karen Deborah
Netgalley

The Queen of romantic suspenses has done it again.
Another smash hit but in a new city with some really great new characters. A few pop up from past books but it's definitely an easy standalone read and the first book in a new series.
I can't wait for the next one!

Love the Karen Rose novels. Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing..Definitely looking forward to the next offering. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it

Cold Blooded Liar is the first book in a new series for Karen Rose. Sam Reeves is a psychologist who often works with criminals who are on court mandated therapy. One of his patients, Colton Driscoll, has begun to really concern Sam. Colton is a consummate liar who weaves webs of ridiculous lies and fantasies they he will not be challenged over. One of his neighbours challenged him and ended up severely injured with life long injuries. However, there is one lie that Colton really concerns Sam and with the support of his colleague and mentor, he phones in an anonymous tip, then sits and waits for the news to share that a body has been found.

Detective Kit McKittrick has worked in homicide in the hope that one day she will find out what happened to her foster sister, Wren. When Sam’s tip comes in, it leads her to the body of a girl whose murder has the hallmarks of a serial killer that has gone unstopped for almost twenty years. It also leads her to Dr Sam Reeves.

This wonderful new novel from Karen Rose does not disappoint. Wonderful characters that you immediately feel you know, a plot that keeps you hooked from the start. An excellent read from this wonderful author.

Another thrilling read from one on the queens of the genre. Karen Rose's books never disappoint, on any level, I can't wait to read the next one

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for another excellent read.

5/5 and a must for any die hard romantic thriller fan

I really enjoyed this book. The first novel in the San Diego series which follows Detective Kit McKittrick and psychologist Sam Reeves.
It is an engrossing murder investigation with great twists and turns. I couldn’t put it down. The plot is great and the characters are well written. I loved the developing relationship between Kit and Sam. It has plenty of action, mystery and potential suspects to keep you guessing. I love this authors style of writing. It’s so easy to read with loads of in-depth description along the way.
This is a brilliant crime drama read and i definitely recommend to police procedural fans. I’m looking forward to book two in the series.
Thanks to #NetGallery #Headline for an arc of #ColdBloodedLiar in exchange for an honest review.

A brand new series from this fantastic author.

Psychologist Dr Sam is a court appointed therapist. When one of his clients, a pathological liar, starts talking in detail about a murder and a new "friend" Sam is convinced this isn't a simple fantasy. Feeling compelled to warn the police but torn because of his professional responsibilities he decides to do it anonymously.


When an anonymous tip comes in to SFPD Detective McKittrick and her partner Baz fear they have another victim in a decades old search for a vicious killer. Checking out the details from the call they are devastated to discover a body.

Is the caller the killer?

With fantastic characters and trademark intricate plot this is a brilliant start to a great new series.

I flew through this book in 2 sittings as I just didn't want to put it down

And Karen Rose does it again! She never disappoints me. Her storytelling and writing style are perfect in my opinion. She sets a fast pace that doesn’t let up until the killer is revealed. I always feel like I’m just on the cusp of working out who it is and then just like that I get a curve ball or red herring - I love it!

Cold-Blooded Liar was slightly different to her other books in that the romance was a very slow burn. Instead the story is much more focused on the relationships between the various characters. As always I was routing for the main protagonists and hoping they would get the happy ending they deserve.

All of Karen Rose’s books focus heavily on the crimes but this one felt like it went even further and I really enjoyed the suspense. It fascinates me how the details are all weaved together in such a clever way, keeping you invested without spoiling the anticipation.

Yet another fantastic read by Karen Rose and another example of why she will always be one of my favourite authors.

4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (rounded up)

Karen Rose writes compelling crime fiction with characters that feel read. A brilliant read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

You know what you are getting with a Karen Rose thriller, an unputdownable really good read, and this first book in her new series doesn’t disappoint. I loved the characters and can’t wait to read more n the next book.

A fantastic read that I couldn't put down. It was well written with a great cast of characters that were well developed and a storyline that had me gripped from the start

A great start to a new series. I've read most of Karen Rose books so was looking forward to reading this one and was not disappointed.
Kit is a homicide detective looking into a cold case when Dr Sam Reeves a councillor reports on one of his clients as knowing details of a recent murder but his client is found murdered and he becomes a suspect.
Great characters can't wait for the next one.
Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC

Another awesome book from Karen Rose. I love the background of the characters, I feel like I know the families involved, spectacular storytelling, pulled in me and got me hooked - I cannot wait to read more about Kit, her adopted family, her cop family and her work - she can be a little prickly, but her warmness and empathy shines through. Sam is a psychiatrist with a sad past, he is wonderfully naive - believing the best in everyone. They are conducting interviews and trying to find a child murderer, the web of baddies, evidence, witnesses and innocents kept me hooked. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

Absolutely brilliant book I couldn't put it down . Karen roses books just keep you booked from the very first page this is a must read . Hope there is more to come with these characters .

The first book by Karen Rose I've read and it won't be my last. It's Cold Blooded Liar and I got it from Headline via Netgalley. It will be out on the second of March.

What would you do if you suspect one of your clients to have committed a murder? And that he might do it again? The problem is that he is also a pathological liar. That's the dilemma psychologist Sam Reeves struggles with. He decides to call in an anonymous tip in which he specifically asks for detective Kit McKittrick. She works homicide and is a very thorough and dedicated detective, because of her past. Will she be able to find out the truth? Can she even trust this Sam?

The book starts out great. You are immediately hooked because of the first chapter - some kind of origin story for Kit. Then, it's just a whirlwind of events leading up to an inevitable and unpredictable climax. The characters are well worked out and you really understand and feel their emotions flowing from the pages. The plot is very detailed and perfectly worked out. The shock I had when I found it out; I had no clue whatsoever!

A great book and most definitely a recommendation!

5/5⭐

As ever, Karen Rose never fails to deliver. With Cold Blooded Liar she once again gives us a thrilling plot full of twists, turns and intrigue; fully rounded relateable characters with insights into their backgrounds and thought processes along with a low level touch of romance. What more could you ask for?
My thanks to Netgalley for my early copy in return for an honest review. I highly recommend this book.

If you’ve been following my reviews for a while, you’ll know that I love Karen Rose books. I’ve been reading her books for years; I loved some of them, some of them not so much; but you know something that has continued during these years? That they intrigued me, kept me reading and wanting to know more about the story.
Cold Blooded Liar is a thriller; with mystery, intrigue and interesting characters. Maybe one of my favourite books from the last few years by Karen Rose!
I loved the main characters; Sam Reeves and Kit McKittrick, their chemistry is intense and keeps you wanting to know more about them. Don’t expect a high voltage romance, it is a thriller and with a good mystery! And that’s why I loved this story so much; you know that Sam is a good person, but at the same time you can understand Kit’s reticence to trust him, to work with him. We all have our own baggage that influences our acting to the world and people that surround us. Kit’s story is sad and shows us how stubborn and intelligent she is, but at the same time her fear to trust. Sam has to make a difficult decision as a psychologist; showing us the difficult line in life sometimes we are. Do the right thing knowing that it can hurt us or keep silent knowing that it will hurt someone? As you can see there are a lot of questions and mysteries in this book. If you want to know all the answers you have to read it!I hope this book will be the first one of a series, I can’t wait to know more about Sam and Kit!Are you ready to enter the “Cold Blooded”?

Brilliant love this book please do more with the same characters!! Thriller book based upon a number of murders being uncovered. Kit the main character has a complex background but is brilliant. Couldn’t put it down loved it!