With ten Linda Howard novels currently residing in my personal library, I guess I can officially consider myself a fan. As with many authors there are always some commonalities, especially in regards to the male/female dynamic. However, Linda Howard's major themes (romance, psychic/paranormal phenomena, spy/espionage, depraved serial killers) make her novels more varied overall. "Open Season" is one of my favorites. I love Daisy the librarian, and I am always a sucker for an ugly duckling story line. There is some very funny dialogue, and the reluctant attraction between Jack and Daisy is presented in a believable manner.

"Dream Man" and "Kill and Tell" would round out my top 3 Linda Howard picks so far (plus "Almost Forever" if you like plain romance - no killings or paranormal activity). If I had to choose just one, I would probably still choose "Open Season".

Open season is an average romance-suspense genre read. The lead female--Daisy is difficult to like. Daisy gives off the feeling that she just might think she is higher than other people, mainly one Chief of police named Jack. Jack, a former SWAT member and big city officer, seems annoying at best. He makes it his mission to get in Daisy's pants and it doesn't take him long to find his in. Somehow these two characters makes it work and in their process of having an affair, while Daisy waits to find "a relationship man", the two find they're in love with one another.

Daisy manages to witness a murder without even realizing she's witnessed a murder, which puts her life in danger, and of course, Jack is on top of the situation--literally.

The sex scenes are not lacking, the plot is stable, and overall this is a Linda Howard book worth spending a little time with.

This is not one of my favorites. It was a ok read with not alot of action and the ending I wish could have had a little more excitment.The interaction between Jack and Daisy seemed alittle forced with her telling him he's not her type and there was no chemistry between them, something was missing there for me. The way Howard described Jack - graying hair, thick neck, body builder, is that supposed to be attractive? I felt Howard wrote more about the puppys antics than she cared to write about the romance or action. The book was worth reading if you have nothing else to read or important to do. It just could have been so much better. Not up to Howards usual books.

I must say, this book was thoroughly enjoyable. Linda Howard has this incredible ability to make the reader understand the ins and outs of her characters. You find yourself knowing how they will act, and loving every moment of the brief period of their lives that you get to enjoy.

There were many times when I found my self laughing out loud, and one time that I laughed so hard my wife just had to know what had me in stitches. When you start reading about the "Party Pack", don't eat or drink. If you have anything in your mouth at all, you'll make a mess. Trust me on this one.

If you like books with romance, killers, and lots of laughs, don't pass this one up. It's rare that I add an author to my "must read" list, but Linda Howard is now on it, and this book is at the top.

i love this book. it ranks as one of my favorite linda howards. too bad she doesn't write a book like this anymore.