Books like Killing her softly by Beverly Barton

In "Killing Her Softly," Quinn Cortez, a celebrated defense attorney with a reputation for ruthless success, finds himself at the center of a sinister investigation when one of his former lovers is brutally murdered. Quinn’s memory of the night he was discovered in the victim’s home is foggy, but the case takes an unexpected turn when Annabelle Vanderley—her cousin’s killer—contemplates whether her alleged ally can truly exonerate him. The plot thickens as more bodies emerge, each victim a former lover of Cortez. With the lawroom’s respect hanging in the balance, Annabelle faces a chilling dilemma: could the man she’s trusting be the twisted psychopath who turns pain into pleasure? The novel weaves courtroom drama with a chilling whodunit as the line between advisor and assailant blurs. A suspenseful tale that explores the dark side of seduction, legal ambition, and the pursuit of justice in a world where no one is truly innocent.

First publish date: 2005