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Book Title: Grace Among Thieves (A Grace Michelle Mystery) by Kari Bovee
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 315
Genre: Historical Mystery
Publisher: Bosque Publishing
Release date: Feb 15, 2022
About the book
A priceless heirloom worth its weight in lives. Can she crack the case before she becomes a killer’s trophy?
Hollywood, 1924. Grace Michelle’s professional star has risen. Now a successful costumier for a major studio, the ambitious woman has just about everything she wants. But when the father she thought was dead reaches out to reconnect, the talented designer doesn’t know what to think… especially after his new wife is kidnapped.
Discovering her dad is mixed up with a stolen Russian artifact, Grace puts her sleuthing skills to work to rescue the abducted lady. But with a famous actress murdered in connection with the missing valuable and a man she put away stalking her for revenge, the frazzled amateur detective fears getting to the bottom of this crime will leave her six feet under.
Can she hunt down the treasure before it bankrupts the lives of everyone she loves?
Grace Among Thieves is the nail-biting third book in the Grace Michelle Mystery historical series. If you like bright-but-beset heroines, breathtaking twists and turns, and the glamor of a lost age, then you’ll adore Kari Bovée’s riveting tale.
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And I thought
A page turner that had me pleasantly surprised.
Normally I am not a huge fan of stories set in earlier times.
But author Kari Bovee successfully pens stories that beckon page turning.
The characters grab your attention.
The Mystery and Suspense kept the reader turning the pages at a pace that surprised me.
Grace is a great main character that worms her way into your heart.
She has had a rough time and things keep getting hard causing her to keep ferreting out clues and answers in each of the stories.
I love covers on this series.
Since I haven't read the previous books I can only guess what clues the covers might hold.
I enjoyed Grace Among Thieves and have added the series to my Wish List.
I received a complimentary copy.
My review will appear on Amazon and Good Reads.
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Murder at Primrose Cottage
by Merryn Allingham
Cornwall, 1956: When Flora Steele sets off for a peaceful vacation with crime writer Jack Carrington in his little red Austin, the last thing she expects to find is a body at their pretty rental cottage! Shocked by the discovery, inquisitive Flora joins forces with handsome Jack to find out how the poor man came to such an untimely end in the overgrown orchard of Primrose Cottage. They discover Roger Gifford was a man with plenty of friends and the villagers seem devastated by his sudden death.
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A Dismal Harvest
by Daisy Bateman
It’s autumn on the Sonoma Coast, and Claudia Simcoe is sure that the gourmet harvest dinner being held at her artisan marketplace will wipe away any memories of the unpleasantness last summer. But then the newly installed video surveillance system shows local lawyer Clark Gowan removing something from a hidden compartment in the marketplace walls . . . and Claudia’s visit to his office the next day reveals that he’s dead, shot with one of his own vintage guns.
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Potluck and Poison
by Bailey Booth
Someone poisoned a dish on the popular cooking competition show. The host is dead and my favorite judge is in critical condition. The only one who witnessed the crime was Great Dane, Chloe. Persephone and I are off to Seattle to solve the crime, but things are much different behind the scenes. Have the cast and crew been working on a recipe for deception, or was it a contestant with a case of sour grapes who’s brought production to a halt?
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A Half-Baked Alibi
by Devon Delaney
Sidelined by an injury, longtime cook-off contestant Sherry Oliveri has agreed to offer her wisdom and moral support to a friend who’s entering the Kitchen Royalty Cook-Off. She knows the key is to plan ahead for anything that could go wrong, but nothing prepared Sherry for discovering the event sponsor’s dead body hidden behind one of the appliances—or having her friend singled out as the most likely suspect.
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Saddled Up 4 Murder
by J. C. Eaton
Spring is in the air as Sun City West gears up for its annual Bye Bye Birdie festivities, when residents bid a fond farewell to the snowbirds and happily reclaim the town for themselves. But planning comes to a screeching halt when the town curmudgeon plummets to her death from the library bell tower and sheriff’s deputies suspect foul play.
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False Pretense
by Heather Day Gilbert (Suspense)
Tess has her work cut out for her—from her day job at the police station to her nights on the campaign trail with her husband, she’s stretched thin. Her two young children also keep her busy, but thankfully she has a supportive mother-in-law who lives just next door. When the legendary makes a terrifying appearance and a local librarian goes missing, Tess feels compelled to get involved, convinced something evil has been unleashed on her little town.
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The Corpse’s Secret Life
by Nancy Lynn Jarvis
Pat’s fledgling private investigation company, PIP Inc., has a promising new case. Pat is still wearing a wrist cast after breaking her arm in a confrontation with a killer, so when she’s hired by the City of Watsonville to unearth the identity of an older woman who died in her bed, she’s delighted that her next job promises to be a simple computer-based research project. – digital only
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The Finalist
by Joan Long
Five authors, each with their own secrets, are chosen to complete a deceased novelist’s unfinished manuscript. For single mom Risa Marr, the competition is the opportunity of a lifetime. At stake is a million dollars and a contract to continue the famous novelist’s bestselling thriller series. Transported to the tropical paradise of Key Island, the finalists are cut off from the world and given seven days to draft their best ending for the book.
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Dangerous Confessions
by Tyora Moody
The case from last month is still far from over for private investigator Serena “Rena” Manchester. Not just because she found herself in yet another life threatening situation, but because the fall-out still has not been dealt with by the authorities. Determined to see justice to the end, Rena steps up her investigation along with her young attractive associate. During a surveillance job, Rena runs into a very unpleasant woman from her past life as a reporter.
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Under Lock & Skeleton Key
by Gigi Pandian (Gothic Cozy)
After a disastrous accident derails Tempest Raj’s career, and life, she heads back to her childhood home in California to comfort herself with her grandfather’s Indian home-cooked meals. Though she resists, every day brings her closer to the inevitable: working for her father’s company. Secret Staircase Construction specializes in bringing the magic of childhood to all by transforming clients’ homes with sliding bookcases, intricate locks, backyard treehouses, and hidden reading nooks.
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Citizen K-9
by David Rosenfelt
The Paterson Police Department has created a cold case division, and they want to hire the private investigators known as the K Team to look into the crimes. After all, Corey Douglas and his K-9 partner, German shepherd Simon Garfunkel, recently retired from the force. Plus, another K Team member, Laurie Collins, used to be a cop as well.
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Murder at the Summer Fete
by Victoria Walters
After finding the killer of Lucy Roth six months ago, life has settled back to normal for bookshop owner, Nancy Hunter, and her grandmother, Jane. The annual Dedley End village fete is just around the corner, and Nancy is delighted when bestselling author, Thomas Green, agrees to launch his first new novel in ten years there. But then a series of sinister events lead Nancy to realise someone is trying to sabotage their fete, so she, along with Jane and their journalist friend Jonathan, must turn detective to discover who isn’t at all thrilled about the return of Thomas Green.
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About the book
Find out what happens when a billionaire returns to Felicity’s life in book one of Rachael Stewart’s new duet, Claiming the Ferrington Empire, from Harlequin Romance.
The man she never forgot…The feelings she never lost…
Sixteen years ago, Felicity fell in love with the boy from Ferrington Manor. But their affair was short-lived when Sebastian vanished and she was left with the secret consequence of their love. Now he’s back and his return sends shock waves through Felicity! Will the revelations about Sebastian’s departure be enough for Felicity to succumb to the feelings that still draw her to him?
From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Claiming the Ferrington Empire
Book 1: Secrets Behind the Billionaire's Return
Book 2: The Billionaire Behind the Headlines
And I thought
A sweet perfect love story.
No drama! No exes. No 3rd wheel.
Just 16 years apart.
Felicity 'Flick' is shocked when her teen age boyfriend returns.
Sebastian is surprised at what/who finds when he returns.
As Sebastian deals with the cause and reasons for leaving he struggles to accept that he is worthy to accept love.
I loved the characters. Even the sub characters Theo Sebastian's brother. And Bree Felicity's assistant.
Will book 2 share thier live story?
This reader has book 2 on the 'Wish List' .
If you love a live story check this one out.
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About the book
When I met my favorite rock star backstage at his concert, I never expected to leave with a kiss.
I also didn’t expect the man behind the mask to remind me of my neighbor, Landon Holloway—the guy I haven’t seen since I rebound made-out with him two months ago.
Is the similarity between the two men just a coincidence? Or is there something more to the boy next door than meets the eye?
This novella was previously published in the Sweet Kisses Limited Edition Sweet Romance Box Set.
And I thought
A sweet short page turning read.
A little predictable.
A little . . . A lot unbelievable.
But
That is what Sweet Romance Cinderella stories are supposed to be about.
I enjoyed reading Maya and Landon's story and I would recommend it for a young adult reader because it had that quality of to it.
For as short as it is was and as predictable and unbelievable ) maybe I should change it to magical. ) Stolen Kisses was really a good well written read.
The characters were charming.
The story was sweet.
This love story was magical.
I might just out another one in this series.
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About the book
WARNING: This book contains scenes of domestic abuse for dramatization purposes.
Dean Harvester has it all. He’s the CEO of an award-winning real estate firm in Manhattan with a personal net worth of more than two billion. When he’s not conquering the business world, he’s sprinting on a treadmill in the gym, trying his best to deflect the attention of every woman who passes by.
He lives in an opulent world of isolation, silently longing for a deeper connection to … something.
Things are bound to change however when a timid and unassuming woman clutching a bible joins his firm.
At first, Dean sees nothing defining in Lilian, dismissing her as a bible thumper, but it doesn’t take long before he senses something exceptional about her. She carries a quiet and natural beauty and her faith is unwavering, to his surprise … somewhat alluring.
Lilian doesn’t act in the slightest like she’s attracted to him, and she’s missing all of his signals. Dean’s curiosity builds and his feelings deepen as he spends more time with her.
But she’s trapped in her own dark world of pain, fearing for her life, and not seeing the way out. With Lilian’s help, he’s ready to open up his world and be led back on the path of righteousness, and in turn, he just might be able to help Lilian escape her own world of darkness.
And I thought
A new to me author.
I always like a chance to meet a new author. Emily L. Scott did not disappoint with this read even though it was a mere 35 pages there is alot there!
I did kind of feel like it was too good to be true. Too fairy tale 'ish'.
But since it is written as a Christian Romance should I question?
The main Character Lillian has a strong faith that she is not afraid to share.
Even though she's gotten herself in an abusive relationship she still trusts God to the point of accepting her fate.
At least until she lands a new job and her boss ends up to be a great guy with a bit of baggage of his own.
Lillian's simple faith and friendship draws Dean in. And her desire for him to meet God brings the together in a fairy tale happy ending.
I enjoyed this short read which is free on Amazon.
All the other books in the series are short ranging from 45 to 60 or so pages and are .99.
If you like just a short check out he series.
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Death by Drywall
by Barbara Barrett
Renovating a restaurant is hard enough. Renovating it for your boyfriend who thinks his million-dollar smile will make up for his ever-changing whims is even harder. But running the job when a woman is murdered in a house your colleague is renovating? It’s almost more than Rowena Summerfield can handle—especially when she’s once again pulled into her old role of homicide detective to find the killer.
Wedding Bell Blues by Lynn Cahoon
Jill couldn’t love police chief Greg King more—so why does that engagement ring still feel funny on her finger? At least she’ll have a chance to show it off this Saturday at their engagement party. Just in time for the event, a new dress shop has opened in town, Exquisite Gowns for You, specializing in designer wedding gowns and other custom-fit dresses.
Deadly Director’s Cut
by Vicki Delany
Famous director Elias Theropodous has chosen Haggerman’s Catskills Resort as a shooting location for his next film. It sounds glamorous to much of the staff, but resort manager Elizabeth Grady is less satisfied. Dealing with the ridiculous demands of the antagonistic director is bad enough, and his attempts to walk all over Elizabeth are making her feel like her position at the resort has been changed into a bit part.
Batten Down the Belfry
by Diane Kelly
Carpenter Whitney Whitaker and her cousin Buck have successfully flipped houses, but this is the first time they’ve attempted to renovate a house of worship. Still, the colorful stained glass in the country church has caught Whitney’s eye, and she’d love to breathe new life into the abandoned building. What’s more, the place has perfect acoustics. Could the worship hall be reborn as an entertainment venue with its parsonage repurposed as a pre-show bistro?
Record Store Reckoning
by J.C. Kenney
When the manager of Marysburg Music, Darcy Gaughan, returns to work after a vacation, she expects to jump right back into work as the store gets ready for the upcoming Record Store Day celebrations. She’s also celebrating five years of sobriety and is confident that there are good things in her future. She doesn’t expect to find her boss in his office, dead from an apparent self-inflicted stab wound.
Peril on the Page
by Margaret Loudon
Penelope Parish is ready to close the book on her amateur sleuthing—from now on, The Open Book’s writer-in-residence will be sticking to villains of the fictional variety while she puts the final touches on her new novel. But when an author is murdered inside the bookshop, all of Upper Chumley-on-Stoke goes on high alert.
Argyles and Arsenic
by Molly MacRae
After 93 well-lived years, Violet MacAskill is ready to simplify her life. Her eccentric solution? She’ll throw a decanting and decluttering party at her family home—a Scottish Baronial manor near the seaside town of Inversgail, Scotland. Violet sets aside everything she wants or needs, then she invites her many friends in to sip sherry and help themselves to whatever they want from all that’s left.
Boot Scootin’ Bump Off
by S.C. Merritt
When best friends, Maisie and Dot chose Nashville, Tennessee as the first bucket list destination in their new Airstream travel trailer, they expected cozy camping, lots of country music and lazy days relaxing on the banks of the Cumberland River. But, when Dot surprised Maisie with backstage passes at the Grand Ole Opry, the besties never dreamed the biggest surprise of the night would be finding a dead body at the star-studded after party.
Weed Lake
by Julie Seedorf
Hermiony Vidalia Criony Fiddlestadt, aka Granny, and Jezabelle Jingle are supersleuths in their own communities, Granny from Fuchsia and Jezabelle from Brilliant. Because they live only twenty miles apart in rural Minnesota, they are careful not to encroach on each other’s territory. Granny and Jezabelle both believe a rivalry exists on who is the better crime solver.
