Killing Time by Linda Howard reads as tense, passionate. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
A fast-moving romantic suspense that pairs a serial-murder investigation with a mystery-woman romance, driven by mounting body count and a slow reveal of Nikita's secret nature. Best for: fans of Linda Howard's blend of romantic suspense and light supernatural intrigue who want a quick, twisty page-turner..

Yes — the genome marks the romance arc as a guaranteed happily-ever-after (HEA).
The main arc resolves, with wider series threads left open.
Creepy and atmospheric rather than gory or traumatizing.
Moderate heat — some open-door scenes.
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