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Partners

Nora Roberts (1985)

SubgenreRomantic Suspense
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SettingContemporary Urban
CSM age16
Goodreads3.97/5 (5410)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceMurder

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Laurellie Armand Her competition with fellow reporter Matthew Bates went beyond professional rivalry; she fought the spark of sexual attraction as well. But when the two of them became unwilling partners investigating a mysterious death, Laurel found herself fighting for her own life. Matthew Bates Protecting Laurel was Matt's self-appointed task. He had to find out who was out to kill her -- and why. But Laurel wasn't helping him a bit, and his feelings were getting in the way. Could he solve the mystery that haunted Heritage Oak and win the woman he loved?

Tags

Murder MysteryInvestigative JournalismThriller Elements

Is Partners appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This romantic suspense features professional rivals investigating a suspicious death while facing threats. Moderate violence and peril, romance includes kissing and some intimacy but not explicit content, mild language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the competitive tension between the reporters and the suspenseful mystery plot.