Fatal Jeopardy (The Fatal Series)

This book was amazing, and my favorite. I adore all the characters and the story was awesome. Nick and Sam are such a great couple along with the regular cast of characters we have all fallen in love with. There was such real emotion in this book that I didn't want it to end. Marie out did herself with this book. If is a must read.

Marie, Once again you did not disappoint me. This book was awesome from start to finish. The many emotions I felt while reading this book. Going from upset,sad and then angry and then back to happy at the ending was awesome. I could not put the book down. Great job. Pre ordered Fatal Scandal.

Superb # Seven!!!! Sam & Nick are dealing with some life changing issues in this one....but they'll get through....especially since they have the LOFT!!! :) Can't wait for #8 !!!!
If you haven't read any of the first 6.....you really SHOULD read them in order......and believe me....they're ALL worth it!!!
Thanks Marie for another GREAT episode of the Fatal Series!!!!

This is another exciting addition to the Fatal Series by Marie Force. I waited with "baited breath" for this book...and it did not disappoint. Filled with excitement and intrigue...the characters continue to grow and develop in all the right ways. Loved this book and can't wait for the next one in the series. Marie, please keep them coming. I feel like this is my family.

Wow Marie you did it again! LOVE SEXS POLITICS WOW!
I Love reading about Samantha (Sam) and Nick could not put it down!!!!! Marie I want to thank you before I found your books I had only read maybe a hand full of books cover to cover but with your books I find myself not being able to put them down.
Thank you for turning me on to the joy of reading.
Thank you for changing my life. Janice

I love Sam (Samantha as Nick would say) and Nick!!!! I love how she spins a story. I fell in love with Sam and Nick all over again. I want a Nick!!!!! I don't tend to write to many reviews because I don't feel I am to good at doing so however I needed to send a shout out to Marie....well done women keep em coming!!!!!

What else is there to say besides this is probably one of the best series I have ever read... I feel in love with Sam and Nick in the first book and am so happy to see that they are still going strong, and Scotty- come on - I can only hope that my kid is that cool one day. This book had everything I could ever want in it-- Marie makes me feel like I am part of this big happy family and I laugh and cry along with them. If you haven't read the series yet 1. what are you thinking?? and 2. GO BUY THEM NOW!!! I will impatiently wait for the next book and probably end up reading them all again before it comes out.

Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. With Marie's book you are always kept on your toes and suspense and definitely happy with the storyline and characters. Sam and Nick' s story is one that I love reading the series and definitely all the characters. I recommend this and enjoy reading it. Again, thanks Marie !

As always Marie Force had done it again she never fails to make her readers not able to put the books she writes down,and to make us want more &more of her books.Thank you Marie for giving us so much pleasure.

As expected, Marie has given us another winner. The twists and turns are just right. Epic emotional trip. Sam and Nick grow stronger with each page. Supporting characters are clear and well developed. Few authors bring you thru the emotions as well as Marie does.
The wait for the next book will be torture.

I LOVE this couple and immensely enjoy reading about their joys and trials as a couple and family. This is the 7th book in the series and this was just as great as the first. I admit the book they got married in has been re-read many times *sigh*. Read all these books! You will not be disappointed in any of them.

Every single one of the books in the Fatal series is positively incredible, and this one is no exception. The intriguing plot, the witty and intelligent dialogue, the family dynamic....and I'm always so impressed with the fact that I never detect even one typo or error in any of Marie's books, ever. Well done!

Marie Force has again kept her readers wanting to learn more what happens to the characters of this series. She brings the reader to become a part of this family, and we want the story to go on. Looking forward to the next chapter in the lives of Nick and Sam. Will we find out who actually shot her father, what's enstore for Scotty?

Compared to the other six entries in this series, “Fatal Jeopardy” is just mediocre. It comes off as disjointed in characterization and somewhat sappy even for the romantic suspense genre. Yet, the initial setup shows considerable promise.

Sam Holland and Nick Cappuano have finally found mutual time for a vacation. It is the week before Thanksgiving, Congress is in recess and Sam has scheduled her leave to match her husband’s Senate schedule. Then three events occur within just hours of each other.

On the evening prior to the start of their vacation, Nick is body checked during a men’s league hockey game, injuring the same ribs that took so long to heal months before. After several hours in the emergency room, Sam and Nick return home to find the unconscious and naked body of Sam’s niece, Brooke, dumped on their front porch and wrapped in a bloody sheet.

When neither Sam nor the paramedics can find a source wound for the blood, Sam suspects that another victim is in the wind. But when she soon receives a call from her partner, Cruz, saying that he and Gonzo have been diverted to the scene of a multiple homicide involving teens, Sam suspects the worse. When she arrives on scene, she finds six teens stabbed multiple times in a basement family room. Then, three more bodies are found in an adjacent bedroom and the blood-soaked bed is missing a sheet.

And now a most exciting storyline begins to fall apart, one scene at a time. First, Nick goes ballistic when Sam cancels the out-of-town portion of their vacation to help her niece physically, emotionally and legally. To expect Sam to leave a close family member lying unconscious in a hospital to go spend a few days lying in the sun consuming little drinks decorated with umbrellas is a reaction that is totally out of character for Nick. It appears that the author scripted this scene strictly to force a major crisis in the plot.

Secondly, Sam is allowed to work both cases, the multiple homicides and her niece’s gang-rape, even though it constitutes a conflict of interest as far as chain of custody for criminal proceedings is concerned. The author tries to square this away by saying that the father of one of the dead teens, a prominent D.C. criminal defense attorney, wants the best homicide detective in the city on the case. That’s right – we are expected to believe that a defense attorney wants a detective with a conflict trying to find his son’s murderer, especially a detective that he has publically denounced for years. Even grief cannot make this one ring true.

Then Marie Force rewrites Sam’s character by trying to add an emotional component into Sam that has not been in evidence previously. For the first time, Sam seems unable to cope effectively with fear, especially in circumstances that concern those she loves. Considering that she and Nick have been in much more dire circumstances than this and she has never lost her cop’s instincts, this “change” feels artificial and unrealistic. And in writing such a change, Force turns a perfectly staged murder mystery into a mushy beach read.

Next, Force fails miserably in her attempt to get the reader to feel that Sam is frustrated at every turn because Gonzo is in charge of the homicide investigation, while her conflict relegates her to being just a team member. Quite frankly, Sam actually handles the situation with perfect professional bearing, befitting her position as the homicide division commander. She sets an important example for her team and she actually learns from the experience.

This entry in the series may have come across to me as an over-emotional, contrived, fluffy cozy, but Force does leave a few hooks dangling for future novels. Hints are left about Stahl’s vendetta against Sam and about the upcoming trial of the psycho who brutally raped one of Sam’s team members. And there is definitely groundwork being laid for an upcoming and serious glitch in the adoption of Scotty.

Add in the changes in Nick’s political future and there is considerable fodder for additional novels. I just hope Force can keep the foci of her various series separated in the future. Writing a “Fatal” entry in the same style as one of her “Gansett Island” novels is, in my opinion, not the best course to take with mystery readers. But, just in case, when the next “Fatal” entry is published, I think I’ll hedge my financial bets and either wait for it to come on sale or check it out of the library.

I loved this Series of Books by Marie Force. There are now 8 Books to the Series and I can't wait for the last Book #8 (or is it??) to come out. The Senator and his Detective Wife keeps the books interesting with humor as well as drama in their lives.
I'd really recommend this entire Series to anyone.

Marie has done it again. I always love catching up with Sam and Nick. The Fatal series was the series that pulled me into the world of Marie Force. And it is still my favorite. As a mother of a teenage daughter, what happened to Brooke is every mother's fear. Marie wrote it with compassion and truth.
I can't wait for the next book to be released. Please do not make us wait too long.

Another outstanding installment in this series. This one had the nitty gritty of daily life and the high drama at the MPD and the life of an up and coming Senator. Loved the latest line Nick is taking, and the not knowing until the end of the book which way he would go. A top favorite series with me.

I seriously cannot figure out how Marie Force does it, but she's done it again. Bringing another great story to the fatal series. All I can think is wow, that was quite a ride. If you're a fan of the fatal series get to reading. If you're not already reading Marie, what are you waiting for. This was simply amazing.

The characters careers in both politics and police progress and develope while still remaining steadfast in their love of family they face the challenge of balancing and succeeding in their separate careers

The characters careers in both politics and police progress and develope while still remaining steadfast in their love of family they face the challenge of balancing and succeeding in their separate careers

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and am eagerly awaiting the next book. The characters are complex and realistic. The plot is filled with action and extremely riveting. The complications in the relationships of the characters are interesting and authentic. I highly recommend this series.

Love this series! Both main characters are likable and believable but have their flaws. The action is non-stop and the plot twists are fun. Most importantly, the love story is great...and not just the one between the main characters. There are multiple love stories and they are all good!

I enjoyed this book almost as much as the previous six. For five starts though, it should've been longer. There were several stories going on at the same time and that's fine, but they could've been played out in more detail. The ending was abrupt and not very satisfying.

This 7th book in the Fatal series is wonderful! The books just keep getting better. It is such a joy to know that you can jump right back into the fascinating world of Nick and Sam and take up right where you left off in the last book. It's like rejoining your family. The emotional twists and turns are in the story are phenomenal. And you get to revisit each character that you've come to know and love and somehow Marie just nails the essence and tone and voice of each character every time! What a great read! Can't wait for #8!

Even after so many books, the fatal series still keeps me up reading late at night. I'm hooked by these characters and want to keep watching their lives unfold under new circumstances and difficulties. Each crime is fresh and keeps you reading even if it is far-fetched that Sam's family and friends are so often connected to her cases. Looking forward to the next one to see how Sam and Nick will weather their new roles!

I love Marie Force and the Fatal series!! Fatal Jeopardy did not disappoint and the romance between Sam and Nick does not get old.I'm looking forward to the next book (soon I hope) and what lies in store for Mr. VP. So much is left to unfold - Who shot Skip?; Will Sam get pregnant?

Keep it coming Marie!

This book, follows the seven before it, in a series that just keeps getting better with each one. Ms. force has a way of bring the people to life within the pages of her books. It is a page turner right from page one until the end and will leave you wishing for more.

absolutely love Sam and Nick!! Could read about them every day. they inspire me to appreciate my family and strive to do my best every day. just a real feel good love between two people while battling everyday occurrences in the outside world and their jobs.

And not the creepy movie kind but to this series!! Awesome as usual Marie. Your ability to build characters and to take us along through their evolution as your stories unfold is just captivating!! No matter the stories!! Cannot wait for where you head next!

Wow Marie Force does it again. I love the characters in this series! She always keeps their stories so fresh. I don't want to give away any of the story because this is a real page turner. But trust me Sam is at her best in this book. This is a must read!

Another great book with Sam & Nick and their never ending story. Which makes me really happy! With Nick in politics and Sam in law enforcement and the story of their relationship if makes for a awesome good read. I highly recommend Marie Force's books, you will not be disappointed. Can't wait for book 8, which I've already pre-ordered :)

This latest in the Fatal Series was pure perfection. Couldn't put it down. It had it all, romance, politics, cops, murder, family, never ending love. Can't get enough of Nick and Sam. Can't wait for book #8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't stop Marie. yOU'RE THE BEST!

A 5-star reading experience. Marie Force never fails to tell a good story. It's not a lot of descriptive adjectives, it's a lot of conversations, interactions between the characters. I was having "vapors" before I finished. Looking forward to next book.

Having read every one of the fatal series, I would be happy if Ms. Force continues to keep the series until Scotty is a grown man. I love the repartee between all the characters and the plots hold together too. I am ready for the next one.

Another great installment in Marie Force's "Fatal" series. Her books carry a good plot line, with enough human interest and wonderful characters to entertain and allow the reader to try to solve the mystery. I'm eager for the next one!

Once again Marie has truly captured my heart with Sam and Nick!!! I can't wait for the next book because I feel like I live with them. The characters come to life for me when I read their story!! absolutely love Scottie what a great kid!!!

I love this series!!!!! Sam and Nick are so awesome together. They are the example of what a good marriage should be. I also have to say that's this book had me acting like a fool with actually laughing out loud. My family thought I was crazy. I can't wait for the next one.

These books never fail to keep me reading till the end. Just enough intrigue, romance and action. She is able to keep all the characters involved but come up with an interesting and different storyline than all the previous books. I love series that continue major characters into all the following books.

As Always Marie has done an excellent job. This book is exciting and I loved it as much as the first in this series. I have every one of Marie Force's books and recommend them all. Great job and Ilook forward to the next one of her books.

Marie force has done it again. this series of books is just great. I cannot wait to find out what happens next. I just love the humor that's mixed in with the murder and mayhem. she reminds me very much of the Nora Roberts j.d. Robb series.

This series is addictive and as fine as the dreamiest of chocolates.. the kind you attempt to savor but end up gobbling! I can't wait to see where Sam and Nick end up and will send Ms. Force coffe so she can stay up late and write faster.