Review: Loving This Very Human Police Drama
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2011
They say you should write what you know (and love). Kathy Bennett's premiere novel, A Dozen Deadly Roses, veritably oozes with love. Not the syrupy sort that romance novels have been (mostly erroneously) linked to for so many years, but the kind that moves mountains, uplifts hearts and makes the world  go round. All this in the everyday lives of extraordinary people.When Officer Jade Donovon finds herself in the midst of a frightening stalker real life nightmare she makes some very human if flawed decisions. Wouldn't even the most dedicated cop break all the rules to keep her son safe? So Jade decides not to inform many people of what she should--including the father of her son, officer Mac Stryker, that they made beautiful precocious Donnie one night while Stryker was in a drunken stupor.Just when many novels might have lightened up and made more standard turns, Ms Bennett throws in some thrilling twists. Of course we are rooting for this unlikely family to unite, but first there's a sociopath after Jade and her son to be caught. Will Mac learn from his past dealing with grief to choose life and love no matter the cost?Through simply great story telling, weaving the visceral with internal strife, we are led from the streets of Los Angeles to Las Vegas in a tale that laces love, wonderful secondary characters and heart pounding action. A perfect blend of relationship and chilling suspense. Well done!