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Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure: A Tara Holloway Novel [Mass Market Paperback]

Diane Kelly
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

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Book Description

November 1, 2011 Tara Holloway (Book 1)

Tara Holloway has got your number. A special agent on the IRS’s payroll, she’s dead-set on making sure that money crimes don’t pay…

Tax cheats, beware: The Treasury Department’s Criminal Investigations Division has a new special agent on its payroll. A recovering tomboy with a head for numbers, Tara’s fast becoming the Annie Oakley of the IRS—kicking ass, taking social security numbers, and keeping the world safe for honest taxpayers. Or else.


Tara’s latest mission finds her in hot pursuit of ice-cream vendor Joseph “Joe Cool” Cullen. Along with frozen treats he’s selling narcotics—and failing to report his ill-gotten gains on his tax returns. Over Tara’s dead body. Then there’s Michael Gryder, who appears to be operating a Ponzi scheme…with banker Stan Shelton…whose lake house is being landscaped by Brett Ellington…who happens to be dating Tara. If following that money trail isn’t tough enough, now Tara must face a new conundrum: Should she invest her trust in Brett—or put him behind bars? New love always comes at a cost but justice? Priceless.


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Editorial Reviews

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“Keep your eye on Diane Kelly—her writing is tight, smart and laugh-out-loud funny.”Kristan Higgins, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

“A hilarious, sexy, heart-pounding ride, that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tara Holloway is the IRS’s answer to Stephanie Plumsmart, sassy, and so much fun. Kelly’s debut has definitely earned her a spot on my keeper shelf!”New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday 

“The subject of taxation usually makes people cry, but prepare to laugh your assets off with Diane Kelly’s hilarious debut.”Jana DeLeon, author of the Ghost-in-Law series  

“Quirky, sexy, and downright fabulous. Zany characters you can’t help but love, and a plot that will knock your socks off. This is the most fun I’ve had reading in forever!” New York Times bestselling author Christie Craig

“With a quirky cast of characters, snappy dialogue, and a Bernie Madoff style pyramid scheme–hunting down tax cheats has never added up to so much fun!” Robin Kaye, award-winning author of The Domestic Gods series   

“Kudos to debut author Diane Kelly, who brings a fresh, new voice and raucous humor to the market. I can’t wait to read the next book in the Tara Holloway series!” Angela Cavener, Indie Book Award Finalist and Author of Operation: Afterlife

“Tara Holloway is Gin Bombay’s BFF, or would be if they knew each other. Kelly’s novel is smart, sexy and funny enough to make little girls want to be IRS agents when they grow up!” Leslie Langtry, author of the Bombay assassins mystery series 

“This totally terrific debut is better than a refund check from the IRS!” Reader to Reader Reviews 

“Part romance, part thriller, and part comedic mystery, it’s just the thing to help keep you warm on a chilly autumn night.” The Maine Suspect 

“I was so delighted to stumble across Death, Taxes and a French Manicure by Diane Kelly…” CriminalElement.com

“Who knew the IRS was so sexy?" --The Alcalde

With her quirky humour and incredibly witty aside jokes, Diane Kelly has created a real winner and a star for her debut book in her "Death and Taxes" series. Kelly's plot is filled with belligerent and bad ass characters and dicey situations that will keep you turning the pages to see how it all turns out.”—Fresh Fiction

About the Author

Diane Kelly is a tax attorney by day, writer by night. A recipient of the 2009 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements, she has received more than two dozen RWA chapter awards. Diane’s fiction, tax and humor pieces have appeared in True Love Magazine, Writer’s Digest Yearbook, Romance Writers Report, Byline Magazine, and other publications. Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure is her first mystery novel, with more in the series to come.

 

For more information, visit her web site at www.dianekelly.com.


Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; 1 Original edition (November 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312551266
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312551261
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A former tax accountant and attorney, Diane spent several years at an international accounting firm where she had the pleasure of working with a partner later indicted for tax shelter fraud. She also served a stint as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas under an AG who pled guilty to criminal charges related to the tobacco company lawsuits. Given this work history, Diane decided self-employment might be a good idea. She also realized her experiences with white-collar crime made excellent fodder for a novel. Her fingers hit the keyboard and thus began her "Death and Taxes" mystery series.

Diane won the prestigious Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® Award in 2009 and has earned over two dozen RWA chapter awards. Her novel Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte won a 2012 Reviewers Choice Award.

Diane loves to hear from readers! Visit Diane at www.dianekelly.com. While you're there, sign up for her quarterly newsletter. Find Diane on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dianekellybooks.

Customer Reviews

What a fun book! D. Love  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
I could relate to the whole book and it kept me laughing. Laurie  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
What a fabulous debut! J. P. Adams  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Some people just need stories November 2, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Who (besides Dilbert) says that accountants must be dour, humorless trolls? This is a very entertaining book with vivid, memorable characters and a clever plot. I laughed the whole way through and can't wait to see what Tara gets up to in January.

Keep 'em coming.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Well Written December 27, 2011
By BevPet
Format:Kindle Edition
It was refreshing to read this light-hearted and entertaining story about an IRS investigator, especially since smiles aren't often found on the same page as the Treasury Department. Tara reminded me a bit of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum (but much better with guns) and this book had a healthy mix of romance, humor and a sometimes-dangerous money trail. The book is very well written and what one would expect from a Golden Heart winner. Nice to see that Tara is returning in a sequel in Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte. Love that title too!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Diane Kelly has a new fan in me! I will absolutely keep reading her books. This author managed to keep me laughing and entertained the whole time while creating fascinating characters that I want to keep reading about. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I'm hooked!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
I enjoyed Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure, it was very funny, I found myself laughing out loud several times.
Published 2 days ago by sheila e
5.0 out of 5 stars FUN BOOK
This author is fun! She wrtes books that take you out of your own life and puts you else where
Published 11 days ago by Scottie Rescue
4.0 out of 5 stars Get all of her books
Diane Kelly's books about Tara are so much fun to read! I'd recommend every one of the books in this series. Easy to sit and enjoy
Published 23 days ago by Mary L Englert
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast, Enjoyable Read!!
I enjoyed this story about a female IRS tax cop. It had suspense and romance. Now, I'm looking forward to reading all the other books in the Tara Holloway series!!
Published 25 days ago by romancereader
4.0 out of 5 stars Trashy Mystery Romp
From the first page to the last this was pure white trash. Not the kind that involves lawn implements, although a pink flamingo made a cameo appearance, but the kind that involves... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Robert Downs
5.0 out of 5 stars Death,taxes, and a French Manicure: A Tara
This was a book I could not put down. The plot was keep you guessing right up to the end. Can't wait till the next book!
Published 26 days ago by Bernice Vermillion
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a GREAT read!
When I saw this book on the shelf at a local bookstore, I had to take it home with me. This book was an incredible adventure with lots of laughs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Judith Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series!!
I absolutely love this series by Diane Kelly. She puts in just the right amount of comedy, romance, thrill, and mystery. I was on the edge of my seat and laughing, too!
Published 2 months ago by kateg1023
3.0 out of 5 stars stereotypical characters
Cute, sometimes funny, but kind pf predictable. Female character independent but meets man who is just perfect and everyone lives happily ever after. Not too deep
Published 3 months ago by Wiskel
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy "brain candy" read
Can't remember why I picked this book (free? 99 cents?) but it turned out to be a nice, easy read. Gun-toting IRS criminal investigator on the trail of potentially violent tax... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ratbag
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