Secret of the Painted Lady
By Christina A. Burke & Elizabeth Ashby
- Release Date: 2015-03-24
- Genre: Cozy Mysteries
Description
From USA Today bestselling authors Christina A. Burke & Elizabeth Ashby comes the first book in a multi-author series...
If these walls could talk...they'd scream murder.
Alex Jordan, owner of Finials and Facades Renovation and Restoration Services, has been living her dream of restoring Victorian-style homes in the town of Danger Cove. But her recent acquisition of the stately Marlton House has led to a showdown with the town real estate mogul, and now she needs to restore the old house and flip it before time runs out. But Alex gets more than she bargained for when a Hawaiian shirt-clad tourist with a bullet in his head turns up in the home's bathtub. Pairing up with unlikely partner and town florist, George Fontaine, Alex vows to solve the murder before her flip becomes a flop.
As Alex worries over deadlines, she stumbles across another body on the cliffs of Danger Cove. However, this "body" is a super-sexy man with amnesia...or so he says. Throw in a stash of stolen diamonds, a matchmaking grandmother, a foulmouthed parrot, and a mysterious killer with Alex in his sights, and Alex is in a race against the clock to salvage the job, solve the murder, and save her own life.
What critics are saying about the Danger Cove Mysteries:
"I am a frequent visitor to Danger Cove, and eager to stay for a long time. Clever and Engaging Fun!"
~ Kings River Life Magazine
"Secret of the Painted Lady is one funny read! I started reading and was just sucked right in...a great mystery with twist and turns."
~ Night Owl Reviews
"The Danger Cove series continues to entertain as it showcases the talent of the GHP writers. Each book reads well as a stand-alone but is better in the serial context!"
~ Authors on the Air
About Danger Cove:
Welcome to Danger Cove! We're a sleepy little town in the Pacific Northwest and home to renowned mystery novelist, Elizabeth Ashby. While Elizabeth swears the stories she writes are fiction, you can find the inspiration for her murderous tales all over Danger Cove...from the intriguing cast of local characters to the places to eat, play, and explore in Danger Cove.
The Danger Cove Mysteries follows different heroines in the small town of Danger Cove. Enjoy murder, love, and laughter in each book about different heroines, each one written by a different author. Books in this series can be read in any order!
Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.
Reviews
A hilarious home renovation mystery with a Thin-Man theme!
5By traci6276When Alex Jordan, the owner of Finials and Facades Renovation and Restoration Services, purchased a stately but rundown Victorian mansion in Danger Cove, she found one thing she couldn't fix—the dead guy in the clawfoot bathtub. As the police begin their hunt for the killer, Alex decides to do some sleuthing of her own. With a sexy but mysterious florist at her side, Alex goes steel toe to toe with a corrupt realtor, a six-pack-abbed amnesiac, and a colony of bats to salvage her investment and save her life. As a home-rehab-show fan and old movie buff, I had a lot of fun reading this mystery. I also loved meeting some of the residents of Danger Cove—especially that Alice. My personal favorite? The foul-mouthed parrot, hands (wings?) down.Love this new series!
5By Smbach71This is the first book in the Danger Cove mystery series. The characters were fun and entertaining. I can't wait to return to Danger Cove!Secret of the Painted Lady
5By Reads to RelaxOriginal story and interesting characters. Did not expect the the ending but loved the way they revealed the secret. Really enjoyed this story and look forward to the next.Great Book!
5By Gabbiegirl2I enjoyed this book and found myself unable to stop reading until I got to last page.Secrets of the Painted Lady
5By LaceypoohI really, really enjoyed this book. It is a modernized whodunit. There are twists and turns. Suspense galore. Just when you know whodunit, think again. The scenery I envisioned was amazing from the Painted Lady to Rockgrove. There are funny moments and scary moments. I also enjoyed the chemistries. When you read this book, you'll understand. Get this book as soon as possible. It won't disappoint and it's a good fast read. Another winner. Keep them coming.Great Story Line
5By weavecaCouldn't put the book down. Read it in 1 day. Easy reading and great story. Brought back my memories of Nick and Nora Charles movies.Great Read
5By Book Lover TTLGreat murder mystery that follows the adventure of of Alex a female contractor that restores vintage homes or " painted ladies" to their former glory. Alex discovers a dead body in a home she just purchased and must try to solve the crime before she is arrested. This is a great chick lit mystery that has moments of humor, romance, and suspense. It was a good story that was easy to get engaged in and get excited about. I would highly recommend this novel.
