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The Last Kiss Goodbye: A Novel (Dr. Charlotte Stone) Hardcover – August 13, 2013

by Karen Robards (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,915 ratings
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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY RT BOOK REVIEWS

When New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards brought her irresistible brand of hot passion and chilling suspense to the paranormal romance scene with The Last Victim, it was just the beginning. Now her all-new series cranks up the deadly danger and intense desire to the next level, as sexy serial killer hunter Charlotte Stone returns to action in her thrilling second adventure.
 
THE LAST KISS GOODBYE
 
Dr. Charlotte “Charlie” Stone has dedicated her career as a psychiatrist to exploring the darkest territory of all: the hearts and minds of serial killers. It’s a job she’s uniquely suited for, thanks to the secret talent that gives her an uncanny edge—Charlie can see dead people, whose tormented spirits cry out to her for the justice only she can provide. This blessing—or curse—gives Charlie the power to hunt down and catch madmen and murderers. It’s also turned her love life upside down by drawing her into a hopelessly passionate relationship with the lingering ghost of charismatic bad boy Michael Garland.
 
But there’s little time for romance with her supernatural suitor when murder comes pounding at Charlie’s door in the form of a terrified young woman fleeing a homicidal maniac. Saving her life places Charlie squarely in the cross-hairs of a sadistic predator nicknamed “the Gingerbread Man,” notorious for manipulating his victims like pawns in a deadly chess game. And now the queen this psychopath’s bent on capturing is Charlie. Refusal to play will only put more innocent lives in danger. Matching wits with this cunningly twisted opponent will require all of Charlie’s training and expert skills. But even with her devilish “guardian angel”—not to mention her favorite flesh-and-blood Fed, Tony Bartoli—watching her beautiful back, the Gingerbread Man’s horrifying grin might be the last thing Charlie ever sees.

Praise for The Last Kiss Goodbye
 
"Top-notch . . . Suspense mixed with heart-pounding sensual tension."—Kirkus Reviews

“Filled with gritty thrills and featuring a psychopathic madman, this suspense tale will truly have you on the edge of your seat!”—RT Book Reviews
 
Praise for Karen Robards
 
“One of the most popular voices in women’s fiction.”—Newsweek
 
“Draw a line between two extremely popular genres, mysteries and romance novels, and in the middle you will find the bestselling Robards. She merges the two worlds like no one else, deftly interlacing plot and passion.”—Albany Times Union
 
Praise for The Last Victim
 
“[An] exceptional storyteller . . . Leave it to Robards to deliver the start of a series that is distinctive and unforgettable!”—RT Book Reviews
 
 “Excellent . . . This story is going to haunt you.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 
“Thrilling . . . a fun and sexy read.”—Booklist
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    August 13, 2013
  6. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
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Praise for The Last Kiss Goodbye

"Top-notch . . . Suspense mixed with heart-pounding sensual tension."—Kirkus Reviews

 “Filled with gritty thrills and featuring a psychopathic madman, this suspense tale will truly have you on the edge of your seat!”—RT Book Reviews

Praise for Karen Robards
 
“One of the most popular voices in women’s fiction.”—Newsweek
 
“Draw a line between two extremely popular genres, mysteries and romance novels, and in the middle you will find the bestselling Robards. She merges the two worlds like no one else, deftly interlacing plot and passion.”—Albany Times Union
 
Praise for The Last Victim
 
“[An] exceptional storyteller . . . Leave it to Robards to deliver the start of a series that is distinctive and unforgettable!”—RT Book Reviews
 
“Excellent . . . This story is going to haunt you.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 
“Thrilling . . . a fun and sexy read.”—Booklist

About the Author

Karen Robards is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of forty-three books and one novella. The mother of three boys, she lives in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ballantine Books; First Edition (August 13, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0345535820
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0345535825
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
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Karen Robards is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of fifty novels and one novella. She is the winner of six Silver Pen awards and numerous other awards.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the first book, loved the sequel
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2013
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I've been a fan of Karen Robards for a while in all of her genres but this series is by far my favorite. I'm an avid fan of all things mystery and romance and this series takes pieces from all of her experiences from bodice rippers to romantic suspense to create an intelligent, pulse pounding, and very steamy adult paranormal thriller. The fact that the main Hero in this series is a convicted serial killer and a ghost only makes this that much more intriguing. I know when the first book came out, many people were turned off by that particular story thread, but it's become one of the most compelling and unique stories I've read to date and I have complete faith that Ms. Robards will pull this off to everyone's satisfaction. If you haven't read the first book, it's better to start there to fully appreciate the chemistry, the humor, and the basic premise of the series because this book jumps right in where we left off and it's a wild and fast ride.

Charlie Stone is a researcher and expert authority on serial killer behavior with some extrasensory abilities. She can see and speak with ghosts so she uniquely has the ability to obtain information that no one else can. She just wrapped up a case where she helped the FBI catch a serial killer with a long running streak to which she has a deep history that drove her career in the first place. No sooner was that case closed when Charlie is thrown into a new case that literally lands on her front doorstep. The infamous Gingerbread Killer is at it again and his spree is escalating quickly. What's unique about this particular psychopath is that he doesn't generally do the actual killing. He brings people together to make them kill one another. Charlie is familiar with his modus operandi and has no choice to get involved when the killer invites her to try to catch him. Meanwhile, Charlie is desperately grasping for a normal relationship as she finds herself more and more obsessed with deceased and convicted serial killer, Michael Garland, that would not only label her a complete nutjob and ruin her life, but that in essence has absolutely no future since he's dead.

From go, this book was hectic, fast paced, and almost schizophrenic. Charlie is pulled in so many directions between happenings in the real world and what she could see of the otherworld. The details and clues to the mystery are engaging and methodical, but overall, this story will bring me back again and again for Michael. His past is still a mystery, but as Charlie goes through the motions, she's starting to uncover evidence and conflicting information that shows there is so much more to him than she could possibly imagine. We know he's not good, but just how bad is the actual question. I'm looking forward to reading how it all unfolds and will have it on pre-order as soon as it becomes available.
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Mimi
4.0 out of 5 stars Good 2nd installment - but not as good as the first
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2015
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Not as good as the first installment in this series. I'm on to the third book, which already is much better. Karen Robards writing is very good. However, the explanation of the relationship between Charlie and Michael is overdone. Repeats the same situation and feelings over and over. I started the third book and it is already much better than #2. I am enjoying the suspense along with a very different twist about ghosts and the living!
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Suspenseful serial killer crime story
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2015
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I never thought I would enjoy reading a romantic suspense novel with a ghost as one of the major characters. I am happy to report that I learned that it actually is very entertaining. I am so enjoying the Dr. Charlie Stones series! The story not only contains a suspenseful serial killer crime story to keep you on the edge of your seat along with some major sexual tension between Dr. Stone and Michael, our ghost with a big case of attitude who is also a serial killer, but many of the exchanges and interactions between the primary characters are hysterically funny. The banter between Doc and Michael is highly entertaining. Doc has some serious doubts regarding Michael's guilt of the crimes for which he was convicted. Michael, our ghost, is attached to Doc (Charlie) in many ways which they both are coming to recognize more and more through each story. He is also attempting to stay in Doc's world but is constantly being drawn back to Spookville. Although I would recommend reading the first book in the series, it's not absolutely necessary as this book can be read alone. But hey, I love finding a great series that doesn't leave me hanging with a major cliffhanger until the next book comes out. Really enjoying this series though and would highly recommend reading it!
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CiCiDN
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful thriller and romance
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013
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Great second book. Certainly read the first one before you delve into this one--the character development is important. The last Victim is that title. They both are good thrillers, with some gruesome elements and not for the faint of heart when it comes to descriptions of the dead and murdered. But, Charlie, the psychiatrist and serial killer expert is a strong heroine, not overly brash or too girly to believe, and easy to hope for and fear for as she maneuvers the plot with her ghostly companion and a team of serial killer experts from the FBI. As to the love angle, its well done, not overly dramatic and filled with just enough remaining mystery and angst to spell a third book in the series, which I will surely read. I would recommend it, and the first one, as well as Karen Robards as an author. Good settings, description and a tight plot without overdoing it. Great Read, thanks. No bias in the review--just a fast reader always on the look out for a good book.
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Toni L. Derr
3.0 out of 5 stars Is there another one?
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013
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I read the Last Victim just a few weeks before the Last Kiss Goodbye came out. If I was going to review that one I would give it 5 stars. In fact, I loved the first book so much that I immediately pre-ordered the second one. As soon as I received it I dived right in and read compulsively until the end and then could not belive it. The end was terrible! It was a total non-ending! I can't go into detail without ruining the whole book for you, but if there is no third book in the series then I want my money back. If there is a third book then why do I have to wait for a year before finding out what happened in this book? At least the first book was more or less stand-alone and I was not even aware that a second book was in the offing until I finished it. I was not disappointed with that ending like I am with this one. Bottom line... excellent book, every unsatisfied with the ending. I'm a huge fan of Karen Robards, though, so this is not going to turn me off from her other novels.
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Tara
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2017
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Couldn't put it down! Looking forward to reading the next Dr. charlotte Stone novel. Love the chemistry between the two of them
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Christine Kounadis
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KellyJane
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally sucked me into the series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2017
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I don't know why I love this series, but I do. This book (even more so than the last) is wordy and repetitive, but it totally sucked me in and I just have to know where the relationship is going. The tension and frustration that Charlie feels for falling in love with a ghost really got to me, and Michael is a great alpha hero.
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Claudia Dennis
4.0 out of 5 stars Ghost
Reviewed in Germany on October 10, 2013
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To much ghost, not enough real action. Not enough detective work. Not enough action between characters. Too much romance. The end
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Pluto46
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2015
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I read the first book in this series and this author for the first time whilst in the states. Then purchased this book for my kindle. The is a gripping read and I cannot wait to read the next Dr Charlotte Stone book.
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