Review: Could have been much more
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 12, 2013
I’m not a big fan of short stories and novellas but I’m a big fan of Karen Rose and do read every bit she writes. Hence, how could I resist?!I won’t bother anybody with a summary of the novella because the blurb was very concise and expressive. Just let me tell you that this novella was based on the author’s “Did You Miss Me” and I strongly recommend that you read this one before you proceed to “Broken Silence”.  The fact that this piece of information was placed in the end of the book wasn’t really helpful. Maybe a few highlights of “Did You Miss Me”  as and introduction would have put the reader right from the start into the right mood to enjoy the short story’s atmosphere.The main reason I avoid novellas is that there is, according to my opinion, not enough space for character development and plot. However, since this story was based on a previous book, space for elaboration towards this direction could be “saved” and “relocated” to the plot. This worked out just fine. The plot was gripping and intense from the beginning. Karen Rose at her usual top performance!The romance part of the book focused on Joseph’s and Daphne’s relationship and how they tried to cope with the aftermath of Daphne’s ordeal. There were some hints referring to what she went through but I felt that this part needed definitely more information to be able to relate. (Maybe those highlights would have helped?) What I definitely missed was the sizzling sex scenes Rose usually crafts so perfectly!My complaint? My usual “thing” with novellas. There was so much potential that I thought there could have been, no, there definitely should have been more. Anyway……………………An intense and fast read that had everything: a good plot, steady romance and nice suspense.  For Rose fans a definite must!