I'll Be Watching You

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Summary: I'll Be Watching You
Review: After being nearly raped by her beloved cousin's boyfriend, Taylor Halstead is shocked, relieved, and grief stricken hours later to learn that the man was blown up in a boating accident, unfortunately, her cousin was with him. That should have ended her ordeal, but it only began it. Weeks later, a stalker attaches himself to her, and then she sees the man who assaulted her, Gordan Mallory. However, it is not Gordon, but his identical twin, Jonathan. He is as determined to get to know her as she is to avoid him. Then, the terror begins to escalate; people are murdered, and Jonathan is the best suspect, placing the new man in Taylor's life, Reed Weston in a most difficult position. He finds himself acting as defense attorney to the man she fears.

**** From the outset, the suspense will hold you on the edge of your seat. This is not your standard good twin, bad twin book- it is much more complex and well done than that. Andrea Kane has definitely made her mark as a queen of suspense. ****

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Summary: Mary Higgins Clark with a touch of sensuality.
Review: Andrea Kane's new romantic thriller, "I'll Be Watching You" is reminiscent of a Mary Higgins Clark murder mystery. Taylor Halstead, the spunky and gorgeous heroine, is a psychologist who also provides counseling to her radio audience on her call-in show. Her best friend is also her cousin, Stephanie. When a sudden and unexpected tragedy turns Taylor's world upside down, she fears that her life will never be the same. To make matters worse, Taylor is assaulted and threatened by a vicious sadist who promises to come back and finish the job.

Soon, Taylor begins to get strange and frightening phone calls and emails; she is convinced that she has a stalker. Coming to her aid is Reed Weston, a hunky attorney who represents the family of her former assailant. Although Taylor finds it hard to trust any man after what she has suffered, Reed becomes a strong and stable presence in her life. Can Taylor and Reed find her stalker before he returns to complete what he started?

"I'll Be Watching You" is a serviceable escapist suspense novel. It has some fairly explicit romantic encounters, which you won't find in Mary Higgins Clark's books. The story held my interest for the first half of the book, but a cheesy ending, several doses of hackneyed dialogue, and one too many predictable plot developments diminished my reading pleasure. There is little character development and no depth to distinguish "I'll Be Watching You" from the many other novels of its type that are published every year.


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Summary: A Very Good Read By A Very Talented Author!!!
Review: I admit to being a HUGE Andrea Kane fan from way back. I fell in love with her historical romances (Samantha was the first I'd ever read) and admit to being somewhat apprehensive when I found out that she was changing genres. How could she do that to me I asked? Well, I truly had nothing to fear as her romantic suspense efforts have proven to be getting better and better and this book is no exception.

Without going into a detailed synopsis (this could give away some key aspects of the suspense and than possibly ruining the read for some) suffice it to say that Ms. Kane took extreme care in setting up and executing her storyline. Characters a key and important part of any story are wonderfully dynamic. Taylor and Reed the romantic leads in this page turning story are wonderful complements to each other. Not only were they likable characters, I truly cared about how their romance was going to develop and in which direction it would go.

Although readers may divine who the killer is early on in the story this in no way hurts this read. I must admit to guessing right up to the unveiling. I'm sure fellow readers will be totally caught up in Ms. Kane's latest effort. This is one author that I highly recommend and suggest that you not only check out this read, but her backlist as well.

Official Reviewer for www.romancedesigns.com

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Summary: 2.5 stars Not her best...
Review: I had a really hard time getting into this one. And that really stinks since I had it on back order for so long. For some reason, I just couldn't get into it, or get a good feel for the characters. It seemed really boilerplate in places. And frankly, the ending was really obvious. I mean, it's been done before (like just about everything else out there). I finally skipped a good chunk of the front and moved on and was able to read the mid section. Then, when it dropped off again, I just skipped to the back. (I did go back and read those skipped sections to make sure I didn't miss anything. It was like returning to a soap opera after two years to find the exact same plot line.) Trite and obvious prose in places, this is a story that has potential but falls short of what I expect from this normally fantastic author. (sorry Miss Kane!!)

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Summary: Andrea Kane has gained a new fan
Review: Making friends is difficult for some while others jump eagerly into each new friendship. Since I find myself in the former category, I am always delighted when my risk pays off. Discovering a new author can be much the same. While others have read and enjoyed New York Times bestselling author Andrea Kane, I had not yet made her acquaintance. I am so glad I did because Romantic Suspense is one of my favorite genres, and one can never have too many good writers from which to choose.

I'LL BE WATCHING YOU begins with a brutal assault scene. It will remain seared in your memory throughout the book, never letting you forget the heinous nature of the enemy. Taylor Halstead is a vibrant, caring psychologist who works with families and adolescents during the day and hosts a call-in talk show in the evening. She shares a Manhattan apartment with her cousin and best friend, Stephanie. Taylor is beautiful, bright and self-sufficient, until her cousin's boyfriend tries to rape her. The attack is foiled when Stephanie arrives back to the building and buzzes the bell from downstairs. Gordon Mallory, the attacker, leaves Taylor bruised and handcuffed to the bed, warning her that he will be back to finish what he started.

Though Taylor frees herself, it is too late to warn Stephanie, who sets out for a weekend aboard a luxury party yacht with Gordon. Before Taylor can recover from the attack, word reaches her that there has been a horrible accident; the yacht has exploded and all aboard have been killed. Taylor is grief stricken. Even the demise of the evil Gordon does not compensate for the loss of her beloved cousin.

While dealing with her pain, Taylor begins to receive threatening phone calls and emails from someone who has made her the object of his obsessions. Suspense fans will not be misled but the author uses clever techniques to keep this from being too simplistic, and most readers will be kept guessing until the last quarter of the book.

The romantic component is provided by Jonathan Mallory, Gordon's twin brother, who tries to convince Taylor that he is not like his sibling --- that he would love and appreciate a woman like her --- and by Reed Weston, a successful attorney who takes an immediate protective approach, although being Taylor's big brother is not his ultimate goal.

I'LL BE WATCHING YOU has all the ingredients you could hope for in a Romantic Suspense novel, and Andrea Kane has gained a new fan.

--- Reviewed by Maggie Harding

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Summary: powerful thriller
Review: School psychologist and talk show host Taylor Halstead is dismayed to see her roommate and cousin's boyfriend Gordon Mallory in their apartment when she gets home from work. Her shock turns to terror when he attacks her. He stops when her cousin Stephanie buzzes him in the lobby that she is ready to leave. He tells Taylor he'll be back to finish what he started. She reports the attack to the police but before they can investigate, the boat Gordon and Stephanie is on blows up, killing both of them.

In the course of settling her cousin's estate, she meets Reed Taylor, a sexy attorney who makes his attraction to her obvious. She also meets Gordon's identical twin Jonathan who makes it very plain that he too is attracted to her. During this same period, Taylor realizes she is being stalked by a very dangerous man whom she believes is Jonathan. Reed becomes her protector, but when Jonathan is arrested for a double homicide Reed agrees to defend him. Taylor doubts whether their relationship could hold up under the strain because the stalker is getting more threatening.

Andrea Kane's hardcover debut is a smashing success, establishing her as a powerful thriller author. There's a growing sense of foreboding that readers can actually feel as the strange e-mails, and terrorizing phone calls hint that this stalker will not be stopped until he accomplishes his goal to have Taylor. The romantic sub-plot between Reed and Taylor is beautifully developed and plays out believably. Readers will be watching Andrea Kane after this delightful new year treat.

Harriet Klausner


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Summary: Very Suspenseful
Review: This was a very good read from start to finish. The characters were interesting, the plot well developed, and there's a nice unexpected twist at the end (though most people could probably figure it out if they were really paying attention). This book works well as both a romance and a thriller, and the author has done sufficient research to lend authenticity to the radio station, police work, and psychological aspects of the book.

Well done and highly recommended!