Why is it so hard for Jersey Barnes to retire? When a state supreme judge calls in a favor, she tells herself (again) that this is her last case. She must investigate the judge’s brother, Morgan, and his newly-inherited business. When Jersey realizes the DEA is checking on Morgan, too, she finds herself in the middle of a twentyyear- old mystery and a drug ring investigation. Still checking up on her geriatric father and his trouble-making friends, negotiating the steamy friendship/relationship with her bartender Ox, and dodging the flirtacious sparks flying back and forth with the cute DEA agent, Jersey begins to wonder if retirement is ever in her future. On the heels of the lauded Southern Poison, readers will welcome another hilarious, suspenseful, and sun-soaked adventure from the unforgettable Jersey Barnes.
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Wilmington, N.C., bar owner Jersey Barnes has supposedly retired from PI work, but she can't resist helping a friend's brother in Ocean's fun third mystery to feature the lingerie-loving sleuth (after 2008's Southern Poison). Morgan Garland has recently inherited his father's popular restaurant, Argo's, which caters to the rich, famous and, as it turns out, the blackmailed and prescription drug–addicted. Via a hidden bug Morgan's father had apparently installed, Morgan overhears troubling gossip at the restaurant's popular Green Table. Jersey soon meets sexy DEA agent Brad Logan, who's investigating Argo's role in an illegal drug scheme. They swap intel in a case connected to a long ago crime witnessed by medical students who stole a duffle bag full of ill-gotten gains to finance their future. While updating Jersey's frustrated love connection with her bar co-owner, Ox Oxendine, Ocean blends smart whodunit action with the humorous hijinks of Jersey's spunky 80-year-old dad. (July)
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T. LYNN OCEAN is a shooting sports enthusiast and certified firearms safety instructor. When not vacuuming up pet hair, she loves to cook and pretends to be a photographer. She lives in Myrtle Beach, SC with her husband and a few furry critters.
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amusing impish investigative tale,
This review is from: Southern Peril: A Jersey Barnes Mystery (Jersey Barnes Mysteries) (Hardcover)
Wilmington, North Carolina bar owner Jersey Barnes has sworn off for what seems to her the zillionth time no more "SWEET" investigative work; government or private. This time she swears she means it with the only SOUTHERN POISON coming from the drinks she serves.
The best laid plans of mice, men and Jersey Barnes always goes astray. This time her friend the Judge needs a favor. She is worried that her younger brother Morgan is in trouble seemingly connected to inheriting their father's popular restaurant Argo. Jersey takes a quick peak and sees nothing out of the ordinary for someone who recently lost his parents suddenly and was dumped by his fiancée. She digs deeper since she has time on her hands as the Barnes Agency and her bar work too perfectly without her and her boyfriend Ox Oxendine is spending quality time with his daughter. Jersey revises her opinion when someone assaults her and Morgan. Jersey soon learns what is behind the Argo's famous Green Table and uncovers undercover DEA agent Brad the hunk Logan who matches her chutzpah for chutzpah even down to matching weapons to wardrobe. They team up and soon find evidence that Argo is part of a drug ring, which impacts the late parents of Morgan unless Jersey with her befuddled father's help can prove otherwise. The fun story line is obvious yet no one will care as the cast make for an amusing impish investigative tale. Jersey is terrific as she works the case, tries to contain her libido while salivating over Brad, and has her dad advising her. Fans of the series will enjoy the latest lighthearted Jersey hospitality overwhelming North Carolina (see SOUTHERN FATALITY). Harriet Klausner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Southern Poison,
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This review is from: Southern Peril: A Jersey Barnes Mystery (Jersey Barnes Mysteries) (Hardcover)
Light but very enjoyable reading. This is the 3rd in a series and the writer is doing a good job developing the characters.
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