The estate agent's details listed two reception rooms, kitchen and bath. What they failed to mention was the dead celebrity in the master bedroom. Personal assistant Verity Long's house hunt is about to turn into a hunt for a killer. It will take some fancy footwork to navigate the bitchy world of dance shows, television studios, and dangerously gorgeous male co-stars. When Verity looks like the killer's next tango partner, she discovers that this dance is ... Strictly Murder.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Koala
Format:Kindle Edition
I've read quite a few crime novels in my time, but never one quite like this. Verity is PA to a crime writer, caught up in a murder case by circumstance and determined to find answers for herself. After all, researching murders is what she does for a living. Everyone warns her that it's not a good idea to become involved, but Verity is a stubborn sort, often too stubborn for her own good.
I came to like Verity early on in the book. Her character, prone to acting without thinking, is frustrating, but her innocence is endearing. Furthermore, she's funny (in a British way). It takes a lot to make me laugh out loud at a book, but there were places where I was glad there was no one in the room to have to explain my sudden laughter to. Her romantic relationship runs exactly as it should to keep the reader interested (ie. all over the place) and her friendships serve well to give the reader an ever closer look at the woman who is Verity.
This light-hearted crime novel has plenty in it to keep the reader guessing. There were a few places where I admit I had to suspend belief a little, but overall they didn't matter because the rest of the story kept me zooming along, eager to know the outcome. An excellent and entertaining read. I look forward to reading more books about Verity.
I came to like Verity early on in the book. Her character, prone to acting without thinking, is frustrating, but her innocence is endearing. Furthermore, she's funny (in a British way). It takes a lot to make me laugh out loud at a book, but there were places where I was glad there was no one in the room to have to explain my sudden laughter to. Her romantic relationship runs exactly as it should to keep the reader interested (ie. all over the place) and her friendships serve well to give the reader an ever closer look at the woman who is Verity.
This light-hearted crime novel has plenty in it to keep the reader guessing. There were a few places where I admit I had to suspend belief a little, but overall they didn't matter because the rest of the story kept me zooming along, eager to know the outcome. An excellent and entertaining read. I look forward to reading more books about Verity.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mumsb
Format:Kindle Edition
What a lovely book - are you allowed to say that about a crime novel? - I took it on holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it, finding it easy in style, but with enough pace to keep you reading. I did guess the murderer quite early on, but as there were several little mysteries which needed to be resolved I didn't mind. Everything was answered in the end - which I always like, can't stand loose ends -without being hurried or contrived as some authors do (almost as though they have the required word count, but haven't wrapped the story up!).I am really looking forward to the second installment due out later this year.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I really enjoyed this entertaining and well-written mystery. Verity Long is a likeable and engaging character I'm looking forward to meeting again.
Fine plot and good idea to let Verity work for a writer of crime fiction which made her involvement in the case credible.
Fine plot and good idea to let Verity work for a writer of crime fiction which made her involvement in the case credible.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good book
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The English vocabulary made it such a fun read, the book just came to life for me. Hope to read many more books by Lynda Wilcox
Published 1 month ago by Wats57
4.0 out of 5 stars
English Mysteries
I love books written with England as the area of the story. This author was able to add the British accents onto the writing enabling me to start to feel right there with the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
Bought the Kindle fire for Christmas gift.. she been getting books like crazy.. thanks for the great service.. Nice story
Published 2 months ago by D. ZATEK
4.0 out of 5 stars
I love these characters.
As a personal assistant to an author of crime novels, Verity Long does research murders. But she never expected to find a victim, or to become a target herself! Read more
Published 3 months ago by S.M. Gresko
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good mystery
Good story line, kept me guessing. I liked it not having bad language. There was a romantic thread without lurid sexual scenes.
Published 5 months ago by Whidbey Kat
4.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable light read
"Her grin disappeared quicker than a ferret up a drainpipe." If that strikes you as funny, you'll get a kick out of Lynda Wilcox's writing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Linda the Writer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dancin' with the Stars meets Murder She Wrote
If you love Dancing with the Stars and great cozies mysteries, this book is definitely for you. Mild language and a few mentions of sex makes this a fairly clean read, which is... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Angelle Marcs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read
Humorous, entertaining,spunky. I loved the characters little whims. It has an excellent plot that keeps wanting to read more. Read more
Published 8 months ago by doggies
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fluffy Mystery
This is just the kind of fluffy mystery I enjoy--likeable characters and a little bit of romance with humor thrown in for good measure.
Published 8 months ago by Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable escapism
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Written about a personal/research assistant to a mystery author, it gave a different point of view. Read more
Published 8 months ago by PPLUMMER
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My first piece of published writing was a poem in the school magazine. In my twenties I wrote Pantomime scripts for Amateur Dramatic groups and comedy scripts for radio. Now I write fantasy stories for older children (10-13) and funny cozy mysteries for adults.
I live in a small town in England, in an untidy house with four ageing computers and my (equally ageing but very supportive) husband. I enjoy pottering in the garden where I grow brambles, bindweed and nettles along with roses and lillies. I also appear to very good at growing slugs! They certainly feed well on everything but the brambles and weeds.
Most of all, I love writing - it gets me out of doing the housework - and I also read a lot and enjoy good food and wine.
So, there you have it. I write, I read, I drink red wine - but not, necessarily, in that order!
I live in a small town in England, in an untidy house with four ageing computers and my (equally ageing but very supportive) husband. I enjoy pottering in the garden where I grow brambles, bindweed and nettles along with roses and lillies. I also appear to very good at growing slugs! They certainly feed well on everything but the brambles and weeds.
Most of all, I love writing - it gets me out of doing the housework - and I also read a lot and enjoy good food and wine.
So, there you have it. I write, I read, I drink red wine - but not, necessarily, in that order!
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