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Say You're Sorry: The Sacramento Series, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Karen Rose (Author), Joel Froomkin (Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,020 ratings
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A serial killer terrorizing the women of Sacramento meets his match in this pulse-pounding novel from New York Times best-selling author Karen Rose.

There is a serial killer on the loose preying on vulnerable women. The only identifiable mark the killer leaves are letters - sometimes one, sometimes two - all carved into the torsos of his victims. Together, they spell “Sydney”.

When he grabs Daisy Dawson, he believes he has found his next victim. But despite her small stature, she fights back with an expertise that quickly frees her. Before fleeing the scene, Daisy also manages to grab what proves to be crucial evidence: a necklace from around the killer’s neck.

The necklace is more than a trivial item - it is a link to a cold case Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has been tracking for 17 years. With Daisy’s help, Gideon finally has the opportunity to get closer to the truth than ever before.

But they might not get the chance, as the serial killer has a new target: Gideon and Daisy.

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  1. Listening Length
    24 hours and 6 minutes
  2. Author
    Karen Rose
  3. Narrator
    Joel Froomkin
  4. Audible release date
    February 12, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Penguin Audio
  7. ASIN
    B07KB69QC3
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 24 hours and 6 minutes
Author Karen Rose
Narrator Joel Froomkin
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date February 12, 2019
Publisher Penguin Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07KB69QC3
Best Sellers Rank #107,675 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,377 in Police Procedural Mysteries
#4,403 in Romantic Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)
#7,517 in Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
8,020 global ratings
A fast-paced keep you on your toes thriller.
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A fast-paced keep you on your toes thriller.
Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review,I have always loved Karen Rose and this one definitely did not disappoint. I love romantic mystery books and she hits it on the nail every time.This book is about Daisy who gets attacked one night while walking home by a man with a stocking on his face. She uses what she's learned to attack back and she gets away from him. During the fight when she tries to grab his coat she accidentally rips a necklace off his neck, a locket with the name Miriam engraved on it. FBI agent Gideon Reynolds recognizes it as it's tied to past crimes and it's tied to his personal past. Gideon becomes Daisy's personal bodyguard and is trying to figure out how this guy is connected to his past before the guy succeeds in getting Daisy again.This was such an awesome fast paced thriller but I wouldn't expect anything else from Karen Rose. Even though a majority of her books are pretty long they are never drawn out or boring, her writing style and plot keeps you interested throughout the entire book and then she always throws in little (or sometimes big) shockers that you're never prepared for, The characters were well-developed and I liked all of their parts within the story. I loved the slow romance within the story and how the two main characters helped each other so much.Excellent, excellent story and I'm very excited for this new series.
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randat
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, 1st in the series
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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I read the 2nd book in the series and loved it and went looking for the other 2. It arrived quickly and in good condition. Good book!
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booklover
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful Start to New Series
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2021
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Sacramento is home to a serial killer, who's been active for several years. Women are disappearing, later found murdered. The only link they have to each other are letters carved into their torsos. The letters spell out "Sydney".

Daisy Dawson is his next target, however, she fights back, gets the best of him and escapes, taking with her a necklace from around the killer's neck.

The necklace proves to be a link to a cold case that Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has been tracking for 17 years. This may be the break he's been looking for.

As Daisy and Gideon work together, they become the killer's prime targets and the killer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his identity a secret.

Suspenseful from start to finish, this is well-written, with twists and turns that lead to a nail-biting conclusion. The story line serves to highlight the mix of characters. Gideon, especially, is featured ... his past and what it means to his feature. This is the first book in this particular series. Looking forward to see what comes next.
3 people found this helpful
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Jane Hollick
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous author
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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Great great reading I love her books waiting for the next one to come out in August!
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GrandmaHeather
5.0 out of 5 stars Even Srtong Survivors Can Have Nightmares
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
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I have read the Baltimore and Cincinnati series and loved the characters and the storylines. This new series has started with yet another terrific read. As the two main characters, Daisy and Gideon are both complex, had difficult childhoods, function surprisingly well in their jobs and volunteer work and deserve to be loved and be happy. Except for the murderer and his stepmother, I like all the other characters in this book. I do remember Daisy’s father and Special Agent Joseph Carter from previous books...so that’s cool. The cult in this book is unnerving, horrifying and hopefully will have the leaders brought to justice (or slaughtered) in the next book.
12 people found this helpful
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BCWAB
5.0 out of 5 stars Explosive Epicness!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019
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Boooooom 💥

What an intro...and I love how she pulls our favorite characters into her new series. Intertwines old with new! Daisy comes from a badass but damaged family. I loved that she got her own story AND Gideon...wowza. Talk about a painful past.

I can’t wait to see what she has in store for this series...ohhhh the possibilities. Rafe, Mercy, so many characters...

This book was dark and what a wild ride. This author is truly brilliant when it comes to plot twists with epic suspense. And always a epic love story! Soooo looking forward to more.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Better one of her "formula" novels
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
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Read all in this series, started Cincinnati, will get San Diego.... Convoluted plots but interesting characters makes for a fun, fast read. The mmpb version print is much too small, that's my biggest complaint.
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Advocate Mama
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing read with a new setting
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019
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Sacramento, CA. Daisy Dawson hasn’t hasn’t had the easiest life. In her youth she was forced into a life of seclusion thanks to a lie, and she coped by drinking. But she’s strong—not just mentally as she works hard on recovery—but physically, when she fights off a killer and manages to grab his necklace. FBI Special Agent Gideon Reynolds recognizes the necklace from the cult that tore his family apart.

Karen Rose grabs you from the start. Her vivid descriptions bring her characters to life and makes them feel like your old friends by the time you’ve finished the book. You may even find yourself feeling sorry for the killer.
7 people found this helpful
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Corina Paris
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad but not wowing either
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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It surprised me a little at first, that the author gave the antagonist so much time to express himself. At the beginning I thought his chapters were a waste of time (I believe that maybe even half of the book was about him). But the amount of time the author dedicated to the antagonist really allowed me to step into his shoes. And because of it, his chapters became more compelling.

I can see how the author found a formula that worked for her.

The suspense but also the romance was very well written. It’s obvious that the author is a seasoned writer. Although I was surprised by the amount of romance in this romantic suspense thriller. I expected it to be a light romance, minimal even, but that wasn’t the case. Gideon and Daisy’s relationship was fully developed and they spent almost all their time together.

Even though the story’s timeframe only covered a little more than a week, the author filled those 544 pages with a thrilling plot. And although the antagonist owned a good part of those pages, as I mentioned before, the further I got into the book the more invested I became in the story, including his part.

The only drawback was that not everything in this story made sense to me. And the last standoff felt drawn out and unnecessarily long. I was close to shouting – SHOOT HIM!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???? In that moment the book felt the most formulaic to me.

But all in all the book was entertaining, and I enjoyed the romance part very much. It was just a really LONG book.

Not surprising I’m looking forward to finding out what the Sacramento series is all about, because I didn’t feel like the overall arc was done. And now I’m wondering if there is more coming about Gideon and his past.
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Elizabeth
2.0 out of 5 stars No esta en perfecto estado.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2020
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Me llegó doblado de la pasta de atras.
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2.0 out of 5 stars No esta en perfecto estado.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2020
Me llegó doblado de la pasta de atras.
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corsa
5.0 out of 5 stars Mauvais.
Reviewed in France on June 1, 2021
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J'attendais un roman policier. Mais c'est du mauvais polar, mal écrit, long , plein de clichés. J'ai lu une cinquantaine de pages et il a fini à la poubelle.
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Sheryll G
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fabulous book
Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2019
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I have only recently found Karen Rose but I have devoured her other series. This is yet another fast paced, hard to put down read. I love her characterization and I love books that off shoot from other series. Ms. Rose is a master story teller and I will be waiting impatiently for her next release. She is one of the few authors whose books I pre order without knowing details because I’m guaranteed a superb read.
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Schmidt
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannende Handlung und gut geschrieben
Reviewed in Germany on December 27, 2019
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Ich habe bisher jedes Buch von Karen Rose gelesen und bin noch immer Fan. Auch dieses Buch überzeugt, wenn auch die erotischen Handlungen immer ausführlicher werden. Den Teil könnte man reduzieren, da der Rest der Handlung interessanter ist. Insgesamt aber gut und verständlich geschrieben.
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Titiksha
5.0 out of 5 stars Karen Rose never disappoints!
Reviewed in India on November 2, 2019
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I am a huge fan Karen Rose and I have read and re-read every single book she has written and her talent to handle so many characters flawlessly is absolutely spectacular. This book was no exception. Written and executed brilliantly (not going to lie was expecting a Dani/Diesal one first xD) Can't wait to read Into the Dark!
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