Books like Killing Time

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.

High Noon

Nora Roberts · 2007

Both explore suspense

67% genome match

Love is Murder

Sandra Brown · 2012

Both explore suspense

59% genome match

Double Standards

Judith McNaught · 1985

Same romance feel

59% genome match

Desire

Charlotte Lamb · 1981

Both explore betrayal

60% genome match

Double Take

Catherine Coulter · 2007

Both explore suspense

57% genome match

Naked in Death

J.D. Robb · 1995

Same thriller feel

55% genome match

The Hostage Bride

Janet Dailey · 1981

Same romance feel

56% genome match

Falcon's Prey

Penny Jordan · 1981

Same romance feel

51% genome match

The Other Woman

Jessica Steele · 1980

Both explore betrayal

51% genome match

Impossible Bargain

Patricia Wilson · 1987

Same romance feel

48% genome match

The Heiress Bride

Lynne Graham · 2002

Same romance feel

48% genome match

Dial "M" for Murder

Frederick Knott · 1953

Both explore betrayal & suspense

67% genome match