Karen Rose -- I'm Watching You

Rated: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥   {5.00}
Action: ♠♠♠♠.♠ / Emotion: ♣♣♣♣♣ / Romance: ♥♥♥♥♥ / Sensuous: ♦♦♦♦.♦ / Suspense: ♠♠♠♠♠
Action: 4.5 / Emotion: 5 / Romance: 5 / Sensuous: 4.25 / Suspense: 5 // Humor: 3 / Tears: 10

I'm Watching You, Karen Rose's third book, is another must read for readers of the Romantic Suspense genre.   As with her previous books, Rose has seamlessly interwoven the threads of sexual tension, angst-filled romance, and spine-tingling suspense into one un-put-down-able book.   I'm Watching You is a stand-alone read, as Rose introduces a brand new hero and heroine into her repertoire of characters, but the personalities of several supporting characters introduced in her previous books have been developmentally enhanced.

Love the way Rose reveals the personalities of her characters by their actions, their emotions and their thought processes.   Her writing is so filled with great dialogue, incredible amounts of action and realistic views of how her characters think, that one is drawn deep into the lives of the characters and it is almost impossible to put the book down after becoming engrossed in the story.

A brief, yet powerful and well-developed prologue, introduces a villain that is, to be quite honest, likeable.   The name applied to this villain, Your Humble Servant, is befitting of the anguish and the best-of-intentions emotional contemplations that are revealed as the story progresses.   One of Rose's many talents is to immediately grab intense interest by introducing questions that follow the reader all the way through the book.   Who is the Humble Servant?   What is his relationship to Leah, whose suicide caused the anguish that started him on his path of retribution?   How is he connected to Assistant State's Attorney, Kristen Mayhew.

Another talent that Rose possesses is to introduce many intriguing characters who all share different avenues of interest in the Humble Servant, which eventually leads to one great big action-packed, tension-filled ending.   Kristen Mayhew is introduced eating in the diner (owned by her friend and "father figure" Owen Madden) after suffering a crushing defeat in court.   She is joined by her boss, John Alden, to commensurate with her and develop strategy to re-try Angelo Conti, the spoiled, drunk-driving son of wealthy industrialist Jacob Conti, who bought juror number three's vote.

Rose's writing style involves revealing the actions and thought processes of many different characters as each day flows into the next by entering mini-headings indicating the day and time of occurrence.   Therefore, the reader is immediately thrown into the world of the detectives of the Chicago Police Department headed by Lieutenant Marc Spinnelli (mentioned in previous books) as he warns detective Mia Mitchell to give her new partner Abe Reagan a chance.   Spinnelli thinks Mia and Abe will be good for one another as both have suffered a tremendous personal loss.   Mia lost her friend, mentor and partner (and nearly her life) in a recent ambush.   Abe had been working undercover in narcotics for the past five years -- choosing an assignment that would alleviate some of the pain that tortures his soul as his wife laid in a vegetative state in the hospital for four years due to a bullet meant for him.   Spinnelli bluntly tells Abe to leave his death wish at the door.

The talent Rose displays as she ties Kristen and Abe together is amazing.   She weaves two diametrically opposed emotions into one well-written scene after another.   Kristen has been given the name "Ice Queen" because she was molested some time in her past and keeps her emotions on a tight leash.   (Rose utilizes an ongoing metaphor: paralleling Kristen's emotional barriers to slicking back her springy curls into painful submission in her prosecutor persona.)   Rose takes an almost ghoulishly suspenseful scene and weaves sexual attraction and awareness between Abe and Kristen when Abe walks the pepper-spray wielding heroine to her car -- where they find three crates filled with clothing and pictures of now-dead criminals as well as personalized letters to Kristen from Your Humble Servant.

And so the journey of suspense and romance begins.   Kristen and Abe join together to investigate the murders of men more than worthy of being executed -- rapists, killers, and the defense attorneys and judges who kept them walking among future victims.   The thrill of the investigation is further complicated by introducing another well-developed character that allows the reader to have a villain to hate.   Enter tv reporter Zoe Richardson.   Zoe, for some reason, hates ASA Mayhew and spends an inordinate amount of time following her, harassing her, and hoping to sky-rocket her career by breaking a big story.   As Zoe breaks the story about the Humble Servant's executions and leaving letters for Kristen, the suspense level increases as the question arises -- who is the connected married man Zoe is sleeping with to gain inside information?   While it was easy to hate Zoe and secretly hope that she received her comeuppance for her lack of ethics and persecution of Kristen, the way she received her just desserts, while realistic, was startling harsh.

Two other villains played minor, yet important roles in the development of the suspense and add dimension to the plot.   Jacob Conti and his right-hand henchman, Drake Edwards, become intricately involved with the investigation and increase the danger to Abe and Kristen as they struggle to find and stop the Humble Servant.

What a great cast of supporting characters to support Abe and Kristen on their path to a happily-ever-after as the body count increases while they search for the Humble Servant.   Marc Spinnelli does not play a large role in the book, but he draws interest as he toils at the white board with his team of investigators, deals with the press, and battles the mayor and his boss about the competence of his officers.

Another minor player on the team (also briefly mentioned in book one) is detective Todd Murphy.   Maybe it is the rumpled suit or his quiet personality that keeps him in the background, but he draws interest and one can't help but want to know more about him.

Two other characters entertain readers as they toil over crime scenes and the autopsy table.   Crime Scene Supervisor and leader of the CSU team, Jack Unger, draws many looks of sympathy and comments from his co-workers as they notice his unrequited pining and longing glances for the seemingly unaware medical examiner, Julia VanderBeck.   Rose's talent is emphasized as she adds depth and interest to the story by writing fun and realistic dialogue about something as simple as Jack and Julia venturing into a relationship in front of their peers.

While Kristen's only apparent familial connection seems to be Owen bringing lunch to her office when she doesn't show up at the diner, it is easy to see why she would be enamored of Abe's family.   Becca Regan not only sends her eldest son, Sean, to the police station to welcome Abe back into the family fold, but shows up with casserole dishes in hand to invade the sanctity of the team meeting.   Becca is the wife of a retired beat-cop, Kyle, who fills readers' hearts with warmth as he shows such compassion, support and understanding for the suffering of his son, Abe.

Abe's brother and fellow officer, Aidan, displays a realistic and immediate aversion to the idea of his brother being romantically involved with the prosecutor who has Internal Affairs investigating his brothers in blue.   The beginning development of Aidan's personality is rich with dialogue and reveals a man readers wish to know more about as he acquires a respect and liking for the woman who has put a spark of life back into the eyes of his heretofore absent brother.

A bright shiny thirteen year old, Rachel Reagan, easily wins the hearts of her family, Kristen and readers who witness her bubbly, spontaneous, full-of-life character.   What a wonderful addition to the story to reveal aspects of Kristen and Abe's background and personalities as they interact with this bundle of energy.   Rose even throws in emotional bouts of suspense as Kristen worries about Rachel being abducted by the corrupt Jacob Conti who eventually threatens anyone close to Kristen because he wants to know the identity of the Humble Servant (rumored to be killing villains on behalf of a disgruntled Kristen).

Who cannot help but love the perfect hero.   Abe is that man.   He is a gorgeous hunk of alpha male.   In fact one line shows how potent he is to the female heart.   When Abe smiles, Mia thinks:

"Abe Regan with a smile was enough to make her forget all her own rules about not dating cops."

Abe has suffered great loss.   He must suffer the anguish of watching the love of his life waste away in the hospital while he battles his in-laws over her care.   Abe is a hero of integrity, honor and intuition.   He not only remained faithful to his unavailable wife, but he instinctively knew that he would have to help restore Kristen's sense of worth and give her the power of control over their physical relationship.

The sexual awareness and immediate attraction between Kristen and Abe was a big, on-going, well-developed part of the story.   Kristen could not believe that she could even be attracted to a man, much less a man so large and well-made.   Abe was finally able to help Kristen overcome her fear of making love.   Abe was so talented and the love scenes were so emotionally engrossing, magical and filled with such spice and heat that it was no surprise that Kristen immediately jumped on the "sex-is-great" bandwagon.

I'm Watching You contains the necessary qualities that make it a must read.   {1} A perfect, hunky, gorgeous, honorable angst-filled hero.   {2} A spunky, beautiful, strong-willed, compassionate, adversity-overcoming heroine.   {3} Fascinating supporting characters that add depth and interest to the story.   {4} Plenty of action (including police procedural) to keep the plot moving at a fast pace.   {5} So much intense suspense and so many unanswered questions that it was almost impossible to put this book down . . . want to know what was going to happen next.   {6} Incredibly engaging and realistic dialogue between, not only the hero and heroine, but also between them and the supporting characters.   {7} Emotionally entangling, well-developed romantic development between the hero and heroine.   {8} Beautifully written, magical, heat-filled love scenes.   {9} A spine-tingling, action-packed, tension-filled finale.   {10} Villains and heros.   {11} Tears.   {12} Laugh out loud moments.   {13} The requisite happily-ever-after.

Having read this book once before, and enjoying it mightily the second time around, it will be no hardship to read it again.
--Vonda M. Reid   (Monday; May 9, 2011 : 4:52 p.m.)

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Karen Rose Novels

#	Date	Title	Hero	Heroine
01.	07-2003	Don't Tell	Dr. Maximilian "Max" Alexander Hunter	Caroline Stewart / Mary Grace Winters
02.	02-2004	Have You Seen Her?	Special Agent Steven Thatcher, NC SBI	Dr. Jenna Marshall, Teacher
03.	10-2004	I'm Watching You	Detective Abe Reagan	Kristen Mayhew, ASA
04.	08-2005	Nothing To Fear	Ethan Buchanan, Security Specialist	Dana Dupinsky, Woman's Shelter Manager
05.	12-2005	Dirty Secrets [1]	Christopher Walker, Professor	Dr. Emma Townsend
06.	04-2006	You Can't Hide	Detective Aidan Reagan	Dr. Tess Ciccotelli, Psychiatrist
07.	02-2007	Count To Ten	Lieutenant Reed Solliday	Detective Mia Mitchell
08.	09-2007	Die For Me [2]	Detective Vito Ciccotelli	Dr. Sophie Johannsen, Archaeologist
09.	05-2008	Scream For Me [2]	Special Agent Daniel Vartanian, NC SBI	Alex Fallon, RN
10.	02-2009	Kill For Me [2]	Special Agent Luke Papadopoulis, NC SBI	Susannah Vartanian, NY ASA
11.	08-2009	I Can See You	Detective Noah Webster	Eve "Evie" Wilson, Student
12.	06-2010	Silent Scream	Firefighter David Hunter	Detective Olivia Sutherland
13.	06-2011	You Belong To Me [3]	Detective J.D. Fitzpatrick	Dr. Lucy Trask, Pathologist
14.	06-2012	No One Left To Tell [3]	Grayson Smith, State's Attorney	Paige Holden, Private Investigator

[1]   novella in book: Hot Pursuit (with Carla Cassidy and Annie Solomon)
[2]   these three books are tied together: The Vartanian Trilogy
[3]   these books are part of The Baltimore Series

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I'm Watching You Quotations:

42	. . .   The defense attorneys were no better than the criminals themselves.   They just wore better suits.
129	. . .   "They might heal and they might go on with their lives, but they never, ever forget."
311	. . .   When you take the life outta somebody else's body, it changes you."

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Characters Found In "I'm Watching You"

Character / Location	Description / Relationships	Found In
Katie Abrams Chicago, IL	five-year-old Arthur Monroe molested (284)	03. I'm Watching You
John Alden Chicago, IL	Executive Assistant State's Attorney; Kristen's boss (5)	03. I'm Watching You
Sara Alden Chicago, IL	John's wife (307)	03. I'm Watching You
Annie Chicago, IL	Abe's sister; professional decorator (45)	03. I'm Watching You
Colin Barnett [Chicago, IL]	Genevieve O'Reilly married 9-15-1943 in parish of sacred heart (335)	03. I'm Watching You
Colin Patrick Barnett [Chicago, IL]	Genny's son; 9-30-1949 (Colin father) (376) spoiled trouble maker; picked on wrong kid, ended up dead (379)	03. I'm Watching You
Iris Ann Barnett [Chicago, IL]	Genny's daughter 5-12-1946; daughter (Colin father) (376) friends with Viola Keene (379)	03. I'm Watching You
Robert Henry Barnett [Chicago, IL]	Genny's son; 3-2-1944 (Hank Worth father) (376) good boy (379) Paul Worth's nephew (411)	03. I'm Watching You
Blades Gang Members Chicago, IL	victims of "Your Humble Servant" // Kristen prosecuted 3 Blades last year for killing two seven-year-old children caught in gang crossfire (27)	03. I'm Watching You
Boom-Boom Chicago, IL	street name of kid who had Muñoz's gun (327)	03. I'm Watching You
Janet Briggs Chicago, IL	one of Ramey's victims (54)	03. I'm Watching You
Leah Broderick Chicago, IL	"Your Humble Servant" frequently thought of this woman (350) cognitively challenged; functioned at level of twelve or thirteen year old; knew she was slow, hated it; very proud; had a job; active in church; helped teach Sunday school; everyone loved her (404) Your Humble Servant's daughter (431)	03. I'm Watching You
William Carson Chicago, IL	"Your Humble Servant" victim; attorney (290)	03. I'm Watching You
Angelo Conti Chicago, IL	Prosecuted by Kristen, ended in a hung jury because juror number three had been bought (6) drunk when wrapped his Mercedes around Paula Garcia, then beat her (and unborn child) to death with tire iron (7)	03. I'm Watching You
Elaine Conti Chicago, IL	Jacob's wife (31)	03. I'm Watching You
Jacob Conti Chicago, IL	Mob boss; wants Kristen so can find "Your Humble Servant" // wealthy industrialist; Angelo's father (6) handsome face (51) temper (52) not always Jacob Conti; ran two-bit cons on lonely old ladies; doing dirty work of others on side (207	03. I'm Watching You
Renee Dexter Chicago, IL	Skinner's victim on witness stand; raped by two young men (122)	03. I'm Watching You
Eileen Dorsey Chicago, IL	one of Ramey's victims (54)	03. I'm Watching You
Craig Dunning Chicago, IL	Judge Hillman's driver; bodyguard; 30s (370)	03. I'm Watching You
Dana Dupinsky Chicago, IL	Mia mentioned in passing (331)	01. Don't Tell 04. Nothing To Fear 07. Count To Ten
Drake Edwards Chicago, IL	Jacob Conti's henchman (198) head of security (206) had been with Jacob before he was wealthy industrialist (207) large; menacing (227) exuded coiled power (381) sick bastard (439)	03. I'm Watching You
June Erickson [Chicago, IL]	reported Aaron Jenkins for trying to rape her in middle school (375) Leah helped her (402)	03. I'm Watching You
Ernie Chicago, IL	Diana Given's nephew (153) built like Sherman tank (152)	03. I'm Watching You
Mr. and Mrs. Fuller Chicago, IL	parents of one of King's victims	03. I'm Watching You
Paula Garcia Chicago, IL	drunken Angelo wrapped his Mercedes around Paula Garcia, then beat her (and unborn child) to death with tire iron	03. I'm Watching You
Thomas Garcia Chicago, IL	Paula's young husband	03. I'm Watching You
Diana Givens Chicago, IL	Mia, Abe asked for help identifying bullet marking of "Your Humble Servant" // tiny old woman; owner of gun store (153)	03. I'm Watching You
Milt Hendricks Chicago, IL	John's boss (266)	03. I'm Watching You
Judge Edmund Hillman Chicago, IL	tried Leah's case (331) pencil thin mustache (350) arrogant; powerful (368)	03. I'm Watching You
Grayson James Chicago, IL	made own bullets; Grayson recognized the maker's mark (311)	03. I'm Watching You
Aaron Jenkins Chicago, IL	went to King High; delivered box to Kristen's (218) long juvie record (263)	03. I'm Watching You
Geoffrey Kaplan Kansas	Kristen's rapist // ordinary looking; 5'10"; average build; slight paunch; badly balding (414)	03. I'm Watching You
Viola Keene [Chicago, IL]	told Mia about Genny's children // oldest member of Sacred Heat parish; sour disposition; perpetual frown; severe hairstyle; black wardrobe; hat shop (378)	03. I'm Watching You
Ross King Chicago, IL	Kristen tried for violation of 6 boys; killed by "Your Humble Servant" // third crate victim; sewn from breastbone to abdomen (28) coach; pedophile; preyed on boys; clever lawyer got him a mistrial	03. I'm Watching You
Les and Nadine Littleton Chicago, IL	parents of one of King's victims	03. I'm Watching You
Lois Chicago, IL	John Alden's secretary (5) generous hips (124)	03. I'm Watching You
Scott Lowell Chicago, IL	Zoe's cameraman; unshaven face (63)	03. I'm Watching You
Owen Madden Chicago, IL	Kristen's friend; owns and runs diner where she frequently eats // thickening middle; solid; dependable (83)	03. I'm Watching You
Kara Mayhew Kansas	Kristen's sister; two years older; wild; grew up in rigid household; died when Kristen was sixteen (244)	03. I'm Watching You
Kristen Mayhew Chicago, IL	Heroine: Assistant State's Attorney // springy curling hair (6) intuitive (14) afraid to be alone in dark corridor (in spite of therapy) (15) petite slender body; tailored suit; ivory skin; green eyes; auburn hair curling in every direction (24) prosecutor persona required tight skinned-back hair (25) from Kansas (43) extra neat; decorating flair (44) not beautiful, nor unattractive; "Ice Queen" (50) "relentless pursuer of evil and over-achieving Girl Scout" (52) no party dresses in closet; no pictures on wall (113) pluck; courage; subtle curves; quick mind; quiet grace; laugh that made him catch his breath (142) integrity; intelligence; beauty; grace (199) simple regard for feelings of others (203) 31-y-o (247) compassion; understanding (203) spent year studying Art in Florence (204) integrity; courage; kindness; a tender heart she hid (330) brave (398)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide 07. Count To Ten
Officer McIntyre Chicago, IL	sympathetic; young (170) assigned day shift to watch Kristen (211)	03. I'm Watching You
Mephistopheles Chicago, IL	Kristen's cat // chasing mice (47) the Devil Himself (47)	03. I'm Watching You
Mia Mitchell Chicago, IL	Detective // Abe's new partner (8) 5'4"; 125 lbs of well-distributed muscle mass; single; never married; 31-y-o; looked younger; eyes looked ready for retirement; bullet scar above ribs (9) blond brows (33)	01. Don't Tell 03. I'm Watching You 04. Nothing To Fear 06. You Can't Hide 07. Count To Ten
Arthur Monroe Chicago, IL	"Your Humble Servant" victim // raped girlfriend's five-year-daughter; judge sided with him (255)	03. I'm Watching You
Rafe Muñoz Chicago, IL	William Carson's bodyguard; incidental victim (295)	03. I'm Watching You
Todd Murphy Chicago, IL	Detective; worked with Abe and Mia / rumpled suit; serious; good cop; methodical (327)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide 07. Count To Ten
Myers Chicago, IL	Kristen's latest sexual assault case; father twitchy (154)	03. I'm Watching You
Nostradamus Chicago, IL	Kristen's cat // sleek black cat; green eyes (45) Prophet of Doom (47)	03. I'm Watching You
Genevieve "Genny" O'Reilly [Chicago, IL]	Hank Worth's sweetheart; wrote "Dear John" letter (312)	03. I'm Watching You
Paglieri Chicago, IL	man Jacob sent to Mayhew's to get name of Humble Servant (276)	03. I'm Watching You
Mr. Poore Chicago, IL	owned barber shop next door to Owen's (340)	03. I'm Watching You
Dr. Porter Lake County, IL	Lake County Coroner's Office; called to tell Kristen about Leah's death; suicide; father identified, buried (436)	03. I'm Watching You
Vincent Potremski Chicago, IL	worked for Owen (82) shaggy head (306) gentlest man Owen ever knew (341)	03. I'm Watching You
Rosemary Quincy Chicago, IL	Hillman's mistress of three years (331) met Hillman at hotel in Rosemont every Wednesday (332)	03. I'm Watching You
Anthony Ramey Chicago, IL	first victim of "Your Humble Servant" // serial rapist; seized victims in parking garages; walking alone to car after hours; Kristen prosecuted 2½ years ago; judge threw out only piece of physical evidence due to unlawful entry; acquitted (26)	03. I'm Watching You
Cindy Rawlston Chicago, IL	Ray's widow	03. I'm Watching You
Ray Rawlston Chicago, IL	killed in ambush, Mia wounded; Mia's partner (9) Mia's mentor (11)	03. I'm Watching You
Abe Reagan Chicago, IL	Hero: Homicide Detective / Mia's new partner // undercover in Narcotics last 5 years (9) mountain of a man; broad chest; huge hands; blue eyes, bright as a flame, cold as ice; hard planes of face spoke of desolation; line of jaw revealed uncompromising strength (13) powerful body (15) devastating smile; movie-star good looks (16) never forgets a face (17) tall; dark; very handsome (49) wide shoulders; trim body; shadow of beard on cheeks (74) strong throat; dense chest hair (232)	03. I'm Watching You 04. Nothing To Fear 06. You Can't Hide 07. Count To Ten
Aidan Reagan Chicago, IL	Abe's brother; cop (71) tall and dark as Abe; cold blue eyes (231) drove smooth, sleek Camero (336)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide 07. Count To Ten
Becca Reagan Chicago, IL	Abe's mother; independent (85)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide
Debra Reagan Chicago, IL	Abe's wife; gunman shot Debra when aiming to kill Abe six years ago; killed her unborn child, left her in vegetative state for years; died year ago // brown hair; brown eyes; pre-school teacher; loved little kids (187) 5'11" (243) sweet; generous (387)	03. I'm Watching You
Kyle Reagan Chicago, IL	Abe's father; beat cop whole career; retired (71) broadening belly (118) large as Abe; quiet man; easy smile; twinkle in blue eyes (292) thick white hair (319)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide
Rachel Reagan Chicago, IL	Abe's sister; 22 years younger than Abe; 13-y-o (88) looked 17; dark hair; blue eyes (118) dangling earrings (119)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide
Ruth Reagan Chicago, IL	Sean's wife; just had baby (70) pediatrician (163) thirties; light brown hair (171) Debra's cousin (234)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide
Sean Reagan Chicago, IL	Abe's brother; same dark good looks; stockbroker (70)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide
Father Thomas Reed [Chicago, IL]	married Genevieve O'Reilly to Colin Barnett in parish of sacred heart (335)	03. I'm Watching You
Mr. and Mrs. Reston Chicago, IL	parents of one of King's victims	03. I'm Watching You
Judge Rheinhold Chicago, IL	pious judge; wouldn't open Aaron's sealed records (286)	03. I'm Watching You
Zoe Richardson Chicago, IL	Reporter; personal vendetta towards Kristen // platinum blond; abrasive reporter (6) driven; wanted to anchor top tv show (51) good investigative reporting required instinct, persistence, preparation (63) smug, uncaring (174)	03. I'm Watching You
Melanie Rivers Chicago, IL	filed rape charge against Carson's client (303)	03. I'm Watching You
Tony Rossellini Chicago, IL	owner of Italian restaurant where Abe, Kristen went to eat // good friends with Abe's parents (201) wizened old face (202)	03. I'm Watching You
Savannah [Chicago, IL]	Kristen's daughter // tiny red curls, big green eyes (418)	03. I'm Watching You
Paulo Siemres Chicago, IL	step-father of one of kids Ramey murdered; had polio as kid, withered right arm (158)	03. I'm Watching You
Gerald Simpson Chicago, IL	dedicated defense attorney; prosecuted with great zeal, little compassion for victims (377)	03. I'm Watching You
Mrs. Skinner Chicago, IL	Trevor's wife; pale; thin (192)	03. I'm Watching You
Trevor Skinner Chicago, IL	"Your Humble Servant" victim // defended two young men who raped Renee Dexter (122)	03. I'm Watching You
Ronette Smith Chicago, IL	victim; one of Kristen's losses (332)	03. I'm Watching You
Marc Spinelli Chicago, IL	Lieutenant; Commanding Officer of Detectives // Abe's new boss (8) soothing voice without condemnation (9) mustache (29) bushy mustache (259)	01. Don't Tell 03. I'm Watching You 04. Nothing To Fear 06. You Can't Hide 07. Count To Ten
Jim and Sharon Stone [Chicago, IL]	Debra's parents	03. I'm Watching You
Clarence Terrill [Chicago, IL]	accosted Leah; (404) two-time offender (405)	03. I'm Watching You
Timothy Chicago, IL	worked for Owen // highly functional adult with Downe's syndrome; pride; independence; grandmother sick (82) 25-y-o; Caucasian male (366)	03. I'm Watching You
Tina Chicago, IL	clerk at records office (328)	03. I'm Watching You
Detective Trask Chicago, IL	accused of unlawful search during Anthony Ramey case	03. I'm Watching You
Charlie Truman Chicago, IL	night shift cop assigned to watch Kristen's house (210) good cop; friend of Aidan's (211)	03. I'm Watching You
Jack Unger Chicago, IL	Crime Scene Supervisor; leader of CSU team (24)	03. I'm Watching You 06. You Can't Hide 07. Count To Ten
Dr. Julia VanderBeck Chicago, IL	Jack had crush on her // ME; 35-ish; wide brown eyes; hair color of coffee with heavy cream; pretty (84) 3-y-o kid; husband left her (226)	03. I'm Watching You 04. Nothing To Fear
Alan Wainwright Chicago, IL	Zoe's boss (312)	03. I'm Watching You
Detective Warren Chicago, IL	accused of unlawful search during Anthony Ramey case	03. I'm Watching You
Wellinski Chicago, IL	Detective; worked with Abe and Mia	03. I'm Watching You
Dr. Miles Westphalen Chicago, IL	Chicago Police Department staff psychologist; gray brows (65)	03. I'm Watching You
Sylvia Whitman Chicago, IL	one of Ramey's victims (54) older (76)	03. I'm Watching You
Greg Wilson Chicago, IL	Kristen's fellow prosecutor; 40-y-o; boyish good looks (125)	03. I'm Watching You
Henry "Hank" Worth Chicago, IL	Grayson's boyhood friend; father taught both boys to hunt, make own bullets; died in Iwo Jima in 1944; maker's mark belonged to Hank Worth's father (311)	03. I'm Watching You
Paul Worth Chicago, IL	Henry Worth's son (378) stroke last year; not lucid (410)	03. I'm Watching You
Tyrone Yates Chicago, IL	delivered box to Kristen's home (222) long juvie record (263)	03. I'm Watching You
"Your Humble Servant" Chicago, IL	profile: smart; academic background in literature or well-read; sincere; refinement; culture; grandfatherly tone, passing on wisdom to grandchild; religious; special hatred for sex offenders (65) Genny's 60-y-o son (325)	03. I'm Watching You

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I'm Watching You Reviews:

Rated	Posted	Site	Notes, Comments, Etc.
5.00	09-....-2004	A Romance Review
B- / warm	11-21-2004	All About Romance
--	--	All Readers . com	data only
4.54 average	{41 reviews}	Amazon	as of: October 18, 2011
B	04-22-2007	Aneca's World	also posted on Good Reads
4.73 average	{15 reviews}	Barnes & Noble
3.00	--	Book Loons
B+	12-14-2006	Dear Author
4.00 average	{4 reviews}	Doo Yoo [UK book seller site]	as of: October 18, 2011
10 / 9 / 9	10-09-2004	Eye On Romance
4.31 average	{59 reviews}	Good Reads	as of: October 18, 2011
B+	06-17-2010	Leslie's Psyche
4.00 average	{4 reviews}	Library Thing
--	04-27-2007	Locker Gnome	{positive inflection]
--	....-....-2005	My Shelf
4.50	08-16-2010	Once Good Book Deserves Another	also posted on Amazon, Good Reads, Shelfari
--	03-08-2011	Paper, Ink and Glue	{positive inflection}
4.40	{22 reviews}	Paperback Swap
5.00	{6 reviews}	Play . com [UK book seller site]	as of: October 18, 2011
--	09-20-2004	Publisher's Weekly
--	--	Reader To Reader
4.00	11-01-2004	Romance Junkies
B+	09-25-2009	Rosario's Reading Journal	Uruguayan Reader
4.50 Top Pick	--	RT (Romantic Times) Book Review
4.13 average	{16 reviews}	Shelfari	as of: October 19, 2011
8 out of 10	03-25-2011	Sherri's Thoughts And Ramblings	also posted on Good Reads, Paperback Swap
A	12-08-2009	Tabz Book Blog	"re-read review"
4.50	12-21-2009	The Allure of Books	review posted on Good Reads only
4.37 average	{26 reviews}	We Reads	as of: October 19, 2011
5.00	10.19.2011	Wolf Bear Does Books	shorter post on Amazon, Good Reads, Shelfari

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