better than the first less graphic. Good story with enough character recap/coverage you don't have to read the books in order.

3.5 stars.
I'm having some issues with this series now. Two books in and Lucy still isn't sure of her feelings for Sean? Or at least can't be sure of them? Also her brother Patrick and statement to the lucy earlier in the book was never readdressed. I really want to like Lucy but feel as though she has regressed emotionally since last book. I'm still loving Sean though. Just overall, so much criminal focus that they got lost in the story. Not sure I'll be rushing out to read the next.

When I still had a few chapters left, I added myself to my library's hold list for the next entry in this series. I think the biggest compliment that I can give this series is that it is extremely easy to read. Despite being in one of those moods where I just can't manage to finish any of the books I start, I polished this one off within twenty-four hours.

I still just don't really care about the romantic part of the plot. I get that it is partially a romance novel, but I would be happier if Lucy and Sean were just a happy couple that occasionally had sex in contained scenes that are easy to skip.

Other than that aspect, I don't really have anything I dislike. The mystery works rather well. There is a little bit of stretching the plot to keep the reader from coming to the solution too quickly, but it is pretty minimal. Lucy and Sean are a little more developed as characters from the first book. I like the secondary characters a lot. I would love it if Suzanne Madeaux showed up in a later book in the series.

I can't tell you how many times I was annoyed by this book. Generally I'm a pretty big fan of Allison Brennan's books -- I've read all the Max Revere's, Quinn & Costas, and now I'm working my way through the Lucy Kincaid anthology. However, maybe it's just been too long since I've read one and my tastes have changed?

I reaally wanted to love it. The murder and disappearance cases overlapping were compelling and the prose was for the most part good. The plot? Interesting and it kept my attention. I had it guessed wrong about halfway through, but I did call a few of the other things that happened throughout. But one thing that just rubbed me wrong throughout was the amount of spice... and the tone felt off during those parts. It really felt like they did nothing to advance the plot and it took away from the rest of the book. I also don't know why I've been seeing this trend in the last few books I've read, but a spice scene DIRECTLY following a very direct conversation about one of the participants being SA'd? Feels a little tone deaf and off. I know everyone has their own experiences of how they deal with it, but idk, just felt super weird. And another thing, the MC felt very whiny in parts and her character conflicted a lot. It was pretty annoying.

My husband listened to this one with me and agreed on all points, but for some reason gave it 4 stars and wanted me to inclue it in the review... I think he's too nice.

Great beginning and with the theme of current problems, mobile phones, computer, social media and unsocial media, my kind of book.
The Lucy Kincaid series proves to be one of my favorite series by Allison Brennan.
A few nice twists, a bit much romance, but not too disturbing. Nice sex-scenes, detailed but non-kinky, not too boring either, simply good, but could have been more interesting.
Did not guess the killer until the reveal.
The main story is describing an up to date behaviour of the current teens and tweens, as far as I can judge from my older view.
Might give some parents insight in their kids, they otherwise might not get from the kids themselves.
The end could have been better, and again people get themselves in danger despite orders not to do so, happens too often in these books.
At least no one took justice in their own hands, no vigilante killing.
Although lengthy, it was a fast read for me.
Highly recommended, solid 5star.

KISS ME, KILL ME by Allison Brennan is the second book in the Lucy Kincaid mystery / romantic suspense series. Lucy Kincaid has real life experience with criminal predators and wants to make a career at the FBI as a profiler. While she is waiting on the process, her boyfriend, Sean Rogan asks for help. He is a security expert and a private detective. They are trying to find a missing seventeen year old girl. When their case overlaps with a criminal case in New York, the pace and complexity accelerates.

Lucy and Sean are compelling main characters. They definitely have distinct voices and their own flaws and virtues. Their goals and motivations are clear and believable and the emotions are appropriate for their individual personalities. The secondary character of Suzanne Madeaux is also well-rounded and enhanced the story. The relationships between the characters seemed believable and not contrived.

The prose was well-written and absorbing. The plot was interesting, engrossing and steady-paced. The ending was dramatic. However, I was not surprised by the identity of the criminal in this case. The novel includes themes of violence, illegal parties, drugs, family relationships and dynamics, murder, runaway teens, career choices, romantic relationships, the side effects of tragedies and those of divorces and much more. There are several steamy scenes in the book as well.

Overall, this was an excellent second book in the series. I have a couple of other books in the series that I am looking forward to reading. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, then I recommend that you read the series in order to better understand the characters, their growth, and their backgrounds.

I powered through because it was a good mystery. The high drama about the relationship and the "she knew he loved her because of how he touched her in bed etc etc" got old, and fast. I skipped several chapters because I felt I was reading a Babysitter's Club book.