Naked in Death

My Naked in Death Book Review - No Spoilers

Plot Summary

by J.D. Robb takes me to New York City in the year 2058, where the world feels both familiar and strange. The story follows Lieutenant Eve Dallas, a homicide detective who lives for her job. When a high-profile murder rocks the city—a senator's granddaughter killed while living a secret life as a licensed companion—Eve lands right in the middle of danger, politics, and deception. She’s determined to solve the case, but things get complicated when one of her main suspects is Roarke, an Irish billionaire with a mysterious past and irresistible charm. As Eve tries to keep her professional and personal lives from colliding, the line between work and emotion starts to blur. The action, the futuristic setting, and the raw motivation driving each character drew me in from the beginning and never let up.

Why I Love This Book

I love how this book mixes a solid murder mystery with real emotional stakes. Eve Dallas is tough, independent, and smart, but she also has scars that make her vulnerable in ways I didn’t expect. I really connect with her—she tries to stay strong, even when she feels lost. The dynamic between Eve and Roarke is electric, full of tension, chemistry, and banter. Whenever they’re together, I feel pulled between suspicion, desire, and the need to trust. Roarke is magnetic: dangerous yet gentle, supportive but also pushy—he’s not perfect, which somehow makes him more interesting. The futuristic world feels believable, not too flashy, and adds just enough edge to keep things fresh. And the mystery? It took me places I didn’t expect, balancing twists with moments that hit hard. This story delivers both the adrenaline of a crime thriller and the depth of a romance—I didn’t want to put it down.

Who Will Like This Book

If you want a blend of crime, suspense, and romance, this is for you. I think you’ll enjoy Naked in Death if you like strong female leads with complicated backstories, mysteries that don’t play fair, and relationships that are as messy as real life. Fans of futuristic settings who don’t want to get bogged down in heavy sci-fi details will appreciate how the tech feels like part of everyday life instead of a plot gimmick. If you like relationships with real friction and emotional vulnerability, Eve and Roarke definitely give that.

⚠️ Trigger warning: The story has violence (including murder and references to abuse) and sexual content. I think it’s important to check if you’re comfortable with these before reading.

Tagged As

futuristic, murder mystery, police procedural, romantic suspense, kickass heroine, billionaire romance, series, alpha male, open-door romance, strong female lead, enemies to lovers, suspense, crime, gritty, action, HEA, slow burn, emotionally scarred heroine, Irish hero

Steam Level

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ | Explicit