Slightly Stalky

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@notjustacool.mom Cute romcom slightly stalky by Amy Vansant #romcom #romcombooks #spicybookrec ♬ original sound - Cody | Booktok

A laugh-out-loud, true romantic comedy…. 

• Genre: Romantic Comedy
• Age: Older Young Adult/New Adult/Adult (some sexual situations & booze consumption, some mild profanity)
• Available on Amazon Kindle, Amazon Print and Audible narrated by the award-winning Christa Lewis
• Free with Kindle Unlimited

Author note: This is the slightly true story of now wore my husband into submission.

Synopsis:

Emily never expected to find love in a dart bar, but the moment she spots tall, sexy Sebastian, she’s determined to catch his eye. Ex-girlfriends, perpetually shirtless rich boys, frantic best-friends and a mysterious orange handbag converge to stop her.
No one said stalking was easy, but if romance was left to the boys, the human race would die out while they logged fantasy football points and punched each other in the balls.
Everyone knows that.
Emily’s not stalking Sebastian…she’s saving the world.

A few reviews...

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KILTY AS CHARGED (KILTY SERIES BOOK 1)

An Urban Fantasy Mystery Thriller - Humorous, Romantic & Action-Packed 

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A mystery, comedy, thriller and urban fantasy all-in-one from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant.

When Catriona spots a plaid posterior passed out on the Hollywood movie lot where she works, she doesn't know her life as a fixer for Hollywood's spoiled elite is about to grow more complicated.

Kilty As Charged has everything you could want: a very strong lead woman (Catriona); fast-paced storyline; lots of action; some huge Scotsmen; great dialogue and plenty of humor; a great cast of supporting characters; and even some time travel! A hilarious story told in a very interesting way. Throw in some mystery and intrigue and you've got yourself a great read....Amy Vansant has written a highly imaginative, mystery/love/humor-filled novel that leaves you wanting to read the next in the series ASAP!!! ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MMG

Catriona wants to write off the ridiculously sexy, kilt-wearing Brochan as a con artist, but her adoptive father seems strangely comfortable with a man claiming to have no memory of his past or knowledge of the modern world.
A red-bearded thug, an old picture, and a three-hundred-year-old vendetta soon have Catriona worried she could lose everything - including her mysterious time traveling Scotsman.

A Highlander followed her home...Can she keep him?

* There is a partial cliff-hanger - each book can stand alone as a full 65k+ novel and is also part of a larger story arc that continues through the series.

Finished reading Kilty as Charged yesterday and loved it! Amy's combination of humor, action, just enough romance, and humor really hit me perfectly --- and made me laugh out loud. Repeatedly. Added to which, she wrote a charming, hilarious male main character. I very much enjoyed her writing style and sense of how to employ the deft lampoon. It is now imperative that I read the other books in the series. --- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marcus Cootsona, Author of the Severin Force Political Thrillers

An amazing book by Vansant. A perfect love story, with romance, twists, surprises and a bit of a cliffhanger. I actually really did laugh out loud in more than 4 places. I love Vansant's quirky sense of humor, her sarcasm is perfect, and how did she even come up with a time-traveling idea, it is too amazing! I like the fact that I can recommend this to my young niece because there are no graphic sexual scenes. I enjoyed reading this. I read this at work on my break in two sittings. ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aisha K.S. Hashmi, NRCPT

Fun all the way through!!! Great characters, very well developed and interesting. Had me laughing from the first scene. The female lead was quirky and relatable. I found her perspective, job, and skill set out of the norm which I think is part of this author’s genius. You never quite know what may happen next. I love how she keeps surprising herself with her inner dialog! It is hilarious! Highly recommend !! ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lin

KILTY CONSCIENCE (KILTY SERIES BOOK 2)

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Your favorite modern-day Highlander and Hollywood fixer find themselves embroiled in another thrilling, funny, adventure from USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Amy Vansant.

"Like a delicious gourmet meal; you can't stop, and still want more! Found Any Vansant and the Kilty Series 24 hours ago. With a ready supply of oodles of books ready to be read, I am barreling through this series with greedy delight!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pamela Heinrich

While investigating the kidnapping of an actor’s child, time-tossed Highlander Brochan suspects a woman at the scene is the raven-haired beauty who’s been haunting his dreams. Worried his reoccurring fantasies are memories of his previous life in ancient Scotland, he vows to discover if the mysterious Fiona is his true love.

Hollywood fixer, Catriona Phoenix, is left confused by both her step-father’s dramatic recount of her appearance in his life, and her time-traveling Highlander’s waning affections. She devotes herself to the case—only to discover her romantic rival might hold the key to her own mysterious past.

Fans of Patricia Briggs, Deborah Wilde, Angie Fox and Selene Charles will love this series!

* There is a partial cliffhanger - each novel can stand alone and is also part of a larger story arc that continues through the series. These are full novels.

"Captivating - I read the first Kilty book and was so delighted with it that I bought the next two, pretty much right away. They are so much fun!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

"Fantastic read. Time travel brings old friends and relatives together. A lot of questions let unanswered, but this is fantastic! A definite must read!!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

"More, more, more! I have had such a great time reading these books. So funny I even had to read some of it to my husband, who, by the way laughed out loud with me!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Amy Vansant delivers more fast-paced thrills and crackling wit as the Highlander and the Hollywood fixer fall even more in love during a movie studio crisis...

"Addictive series! I want MORE!!! This series is highly addictive. I can't wait for the next book in the series to be published. Well written, funny, lovable cast of kooky characters, entertaining storyline... what is not to love about this series? Well, except for the wait time required for the author to write the next book. Please huuuuurry!!!!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lil Ms Reads A LOT

Time-tossed Highlander Brochan doesn't get a moment to recover from his latest wounds before he and Catriona discover one of Parasol Picture's biggest stars has been accused of murder. It will be hard for the actor to beat the charge...the body was found under his house.

When another studio asset is dosed with drugs that send him into a near-fatal frenzy, the fixers have to wonder if someone is out to destroy Parasol. It doesn't help that Catriona's nefarious sister, Fiona, has moved even closer to the studio and seems inextricably tied to the studio's problems.

Brochan and Catriona could find solace in each other, but Brochan wants to get married before they hop into his kip and Cat thinks he needs to embrace the twenty-first century. Though on the upside, Broch says her hand in marriage is worth at least four cows...

Fans of fun yet heart-pounding urban fantasies will love this series!

* There is a partial cliffhanger - each novel can stand alone and is also part of a larger story arc that continues through the series. These are full novels.

"All the charms of Kilty are now wrapped up in an engrossing thril!er! A new aspect to the tale, and superbly written. Couldn't put the book down for fear of missing something! Vansant just keeps delivering an even better story, and I simply cannot say more without possibly spoiling it for you!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Margaret Heinrich

"OH , YOU DEARIES DO NEED TO GO BUY THIS BOOK NOW!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

"I’m really invested in this series and absolutely love Ms. Vansant’s writing. The plot is really thickening now where the lines between the centuries has become very blurred. Between Brochan’s dreams(memories), and the drama in the present day, I couldn’t put the book down! " ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bonnie Binger

KILTY AS SIN (KILTY SERIES BOOK 4)

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Broch and Catriona hit Vegas for another breathtaking adventure in book four of the delightful Kilty romantic suspense series by USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Amy Vansant.

" Brilliant, laugh-out-loud entertainment. I love this series. And honestly, I'm not sure at this point the series could disappoint me. There are riotously funny moments throughout that had me snorting in a most unladylike fashion. Don't be fooled though. The cleverness of the plot threads and the interweaving of different genres makes this book (and series) much more than a laugh. It is addictive, fun, and intelligent. The best kind of entertainment I can ask for, really!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bella

When one of Parasol Pictures' assets gets himself into gambling trouble, Broch and Catriona are dispatched to Las Vegas to pay the debt --- only to find it needs to be worked off. To fulfill the debt, they'll battle a mad Russian with an unhealthy interest in Catriona's kickboxing skills...

When Broch is left for dead and Catriona taken, it's a race against time to reunite before the Russian's plans come to their twisted conclusion.

Back in Hollywood, Catriona's recently returned time-traveling father has his eyes on her adoptive father, Sean. When Sean discovers Rune possess powers he never imagined, it will take an old and unusual friend to set things straight.

Fans of fun yet heart-pounding urban fantasies will love this series!

* There is a partial cliffhanger - each novel can stand alone and is also part of a larger story arc that continues through the series. These are full novels.

"I love this series!! Characters are fleshed out and the story flows. Very well written. Good dialog. I could just picture it all taking place. Catriona and Broch make a good pair. There are times when you just have to laugh. There are family members involved in this story. Catriona, her sister Fiona, their father and Catriona's adoptive father. This story has it all. There is romance, mystery, action, suspense, sadness, adventure, fear, and a little time travel." ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

"I do not normally read time travel mysteries, as they can be confusing and disjointed. This series is done very well. I had no trouble following the timelines. And as all the trips back to Scotland seemed related to the present plotline, it was cohesive for me." ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

"Terrific Series! I just finished reading the 4-book Kilty series and I am wanting more! I've fallen in love with Catriona and Broch and friends, and I truly hope their story isn't over! The books are well-written, and the stories are clever and captivating." ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

KILTY SECRETS (KILTY SERIES BOOK 5)

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The secrets of Broch and Catriona's time-traveling past bubble to the surface in this latest urban fantasy thriller by USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Amy Vansant.

After discovering the shocking consequences of their lark in Las Vegas, Catriona and Broch find themselves on the hunt for a serial killer thought dead. Meanwhile, back in Hollywood, forces build against the time travelers as Catriona's father endeavors to consolidate his burgeoning power. When his machinations capture the attention of a mysterious group of strangers, will they arrive to work with him or against him?

When a gorgeous redhead arrives promising help, Catriona and Broch must decided whether to trust her---a move that will irrevocably change the trajectory of their lives.

Fans of Patricia Briggs, Carrie Vaughn and Charlene Harris will delight to find a series that provides an unique, perfect blending of thrills, fantasy and humor with a splash of romance.

KILTY AS HELL: (KILTY SERIES BOOK 6)

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"This series is getting better and better." - Amazon Reviewer

Catriona is having a strange year. First, she found a dazed Highlander on the Hollywood studio lot where she works as a fixer and now it seems she and that big hunk of haggis are supposed to save the world from corrupted time travelers bent on destroying humanity.

She doesn't remember signing up for any of this...

When an insidious television personality reveals himself as even more evil than anyone imagined and evil Rune escapes, Catriona, her family, and her mysterious new friends, Anne and the Angeli, rush to stop the two from combining forces to create an army of darkness.

KILTY HISTORY: (KILTY SERIES BOOK 7)

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Discover the secret world behind Catriona and Broch's time-traveling as USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant shares the jaw-dropping story of Anne Bonny's life!
Playing pirate with her Captain lover in 1720, Anne Bonny never dreamed she'd end up a Sentinel, a soldier for mankind’s mysterious guardians, the Angeli. Now Anne will live a thousand years, but in return, she must hunt and neutralize Perfidia, corrupted Angeli who drain human energy to survive.

Monsters are only half Anne’s troubles; her stormy love life would make Blackbeard pack up ship and move to Kansas. Anne’s complicated romance with the aloof Arch Angeli Michael intensifies; even as they square off against new enemies. And her old lover, Con, back from the dead as a disembodied spirit struggling to regain his body...don't even get her started...

Fans of Charlene Harris, Darynda Jones and Patricia Briggs will gobble Angeli whole!

Includes bonus chapters covering Brochan's fumbling wedding proposal!

KILTY ANGELS (KILTY SERIES BOOK 8)

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The sexy, thrilling, hilarious urban fantasy by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author Amy Vansant continues with Anne's story!
The insane, corrupted Arch Angel Seth has been captured, so Anne, Con and Michael might have a moment to breathe, right?

Don’t count on it.

Another team of Angels, the Cherubim, have arrived to wipe out the Angeli and kill any human who doesn’t meet their standards. The first-arriving Cherub, Rathe, is a long-haired teen with the face of an angel. He seems like an unlikely villain, but he’s created two Angeli-hunting Sentinels, including an evil ex-mercenary with nasty plans for Anne.

While Michael orchestrates the Angeli offensive, it’s up to Anne and Con to find Rathe and stop him before he opens the floodgates to Chaos.

Fans of Charlene Harris, Patricia Briggs and Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer will love this rollicking urban fantasy!

Includes a bonus story featuring Catriona's evil sister, Fiona as she plans her future after her release in Kilty Secrets!

KILTY DEVILS (KILTY SERIES BOOK 9)

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The sexy, thrilling, hilarious urban fantasy by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author Amy Vansant concludes Anne's story!

"Loved it! This series just keeps getting more exciting! Love the characters! But now I have to wait for the next one to be written probably! Ahhh lol hope it comes out soon!!!" ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

The battle between the Cherubim and Angeli continues.

Sentinels Anne Bonny, Con and Tyannah join in the fray as the shadowy Cherub Nyx unveils his master plan and the Angeli realize powers greater than their own might control their future.

Includes a Catriona & Brock bonus story leading directly into the next book!

Fans of Charlene Harris, Patricia Briggs and Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer will love this rollicking urban fantasy!

"I'm hooked. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book series this much! I never want it to end. " ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

"Amy Vasant is a literary superhero. One of her greatest superpowers is the ability to grab the reader with the first, short chapter. With in this trilogy alone, she has done it with a real life Pirate Queen swashbuckling through a scene, a homage to Captain Spitfire of Captain Blood fame or a wave to Geena Davis in one of my favorite movies, Cutthroat Island. It doesn't matter, your caught like a bass and being pulled in." ~ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reader

Kilty Pack I – Books 1-3

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“Finished reading Kilty as Charged yesterday and loved it!  Amy’s combination of humor, action, just enough romance, and humor really hit me perfectly — and made me laugh out loud. Repeatedly.  Added to which, she wrote a charming, hilarious male main character…It is now imperative that I read the otherbooks in the series.”  — Marcus Cootsona, Author of the Severin Force Political Thrillers & Simpler, Smarter Tennis Series

Get the first three in a money-saving pack!

Kilty Pack II: Books 4-6 

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Money-saving pack of books 4-6 of the Kilty Series – A unique blend of dark thrills, suspense, romance and laughs from USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Amy Vansant. Fans of Janet Evanovich, Colleen Helme and Denise Grover Swank will delight to find a new series that deals both thrills and laughs at a rapid-fire pace.

Kilty Pack III: Books 7-9

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Money-saving pack of books 7-9 of the Kilty Series. All are the prequel backstory of Anne Bonny and the Angeli.

THE GIRL WHO WANTS  - Now FREE and on all platforms!

The Shee McQueen Mystery Thriller Series Book 1

A Fast-Paced Mystery Thriller - Suspense, Secrets and Twists 

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A wildly entertaining, wholly unique tour de force of action, psychological drama and wit from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant.

Shee wants a home.

Shee McQueen grew up skip tracing and hunting military criminals with her father, Mick, until someone put a bounty on her head, forcing her underground. Resurfacing years later, she returns to her family’s hotel in Jupiter Beach, FL, to find Mick in a coma, shot in the head by an unknown sniper.

"Loved! This book was hard to put down! Anyone who likes Patterson’s books will like this one! It will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end!" ~ Cathy M. Rose ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shee wants answers.

The Loggerhead Inn has everything Shee could want in a beach hotel---sea turtle wall art, a tiny Yorkshire terrier mascot who thinks she’s a pit bull, and her father’s staff of deadly, damaged military veterans, looking to redeem their troubled souls by helping others. Not to mention--- Hold on...

How did Mason Connelly, the SEAL she fell for decades ago, just appear in the lobby? Why did he have to show up now demanding answers to secrets long buried?

Shee wants it all back.

But someone wants her dead.

From the moment Shee McQueen appears, The Girl Who Wants straps the reader into a twisting roller-coaster ride of heart-stopping action, snappy dialog and intrigue. Shee’s quest to recover the life and loves she’s lost brings a depth of emotion rare in such page-turning suspense. The unique female lead's funny, irreverent and all-too-human asides will have you rooting for her — and her whole pack of wild, wonderful misfit friends — until the breathless end.

Fans of Liane Moriarty, Carl Hiaasen, Donald E. Westlake, Janet Evanovich, James Patterson and John Grisham will love this exhilarating page-turner.

What Readers Are Saying about Amy Vansant and The Shee McQueen Series:

"Great book. I could not put it down until finished with THE END. Highly recommended!" ~ AZ Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Unputdownable. Wonderful characters. Love the angle with disabled veterans! Interesting... Suspenseful... Very well put together. A few heart-wrenching parts. I want more!!" ~ A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Fantastic story that's a real page turner. Fast paced, quirky characters, with humour and drama throughout the book. Well deserved 5 stars." ~ D.Y.Danis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This is the first book I have read by author Vansant and was pleased with my selection. The story has more twists and turns than an Ozark back road. Shee is such a mysterious protagonist and I had to wonder if Mason was ever going to show his SEAL skills. Both held their character traits well and made an interesting interactive couple to watch. Amy has a great sense of humor which the reader will see immediately in chapter one. I so enjoyed Shee's falling overboard after being shot and seeing tiny turtles. Sorry Shee. I know it hurt. I highly recommend this page turner. Your fingers will have calluses." ~ Zoe J ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE GIRL WHO WAS FORGOTTEN 

THE SHEE MCQUEEN MYSTERY THRILLER SERIES BOOK 2

An ACTION-PACKED MYSTERY THRILLER

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"If thrills, twists, turns, suspense, fast-paced books, and humor are your cup of tea, this series is for you!"

Action-adventure from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant - a novel packed with thrills, fun, romance and heartfelt family intrigue. Life was supposed to start feeling like a permanent vacation.

After years on the run from a vengeful killer, Shee McQueen is home at her father’s beach hotel. The Loggerhead Inn doubles as a retreat for sunburned tourists and a haven for recovering ex-military --- men and women who help right wrongs for people in need of their particular skills.

What could be more relaxing?

Unless...

...Shee’s estranged boyfriend --- the only man she's ever loved --- has discovered her darkest secret and the reason she left him so many years ago...
...or her first job for her father has ended in a double homicide...
...or that her very presence is driving the hotel's regulars to prove their worth by starting dangerous covert missions of their own...

"Great Mystery - I am seriously impressed. So many moving parts, seemingly unrelated. And the ending. Oh my, I loved the ending of the mystery, when it all came together. Awesome. Plus the epilogue. Oh yes, seriously good." ~ Kindle Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wait. It couldn't be a botched kidnapping is started looking more like the work of a deranged serial killer?

Hm.

Maybe hold the tanning lotion.

This might take a minute.

The Girl Who Was Forgotten is the second explosive mystery-thriller in the Shee McQueen series, but can be read as a standalone. While the book has all the pulse-pounding action of a thriller, language, romance and violence is rated PG.

The unique female lead's funny, irreverent and all-too-human asides will have you rooting for her — and her whole pack of wild, wonderful misfit friends — until the breathless end.

Fans of Harlan Coban, Carl Hiaasen, Tim Dorsey, Sue Grafton, Kathy Reichs and Janet Evanovich will love this exhilarating page-turner.

What Readers Are Saying About Amy Vansant and The Shee McQueen Series:

"Loved! This book was hard to put down! Anyone who likes Patterson’s books will like this one! It will keep you on the the edge of your seat till the end!" ~ Cathy M. Rose ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Loved it - Once again, Vansant brought me to the brink of murder, mystery and mayhem. All of the characters in this series are lovable, hilarious, and crazy brave. They risk everything to help each other and to solve the mysteries presented to them...And the endless humor...just joyful. Bringing this full circle to Charlotte in Pineapple Port is a dream come true." ~ Marsha Jeanne Thalleen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Mystery, murder, a little romance and a thrilling mission along with laughs! This is the second book in the Shee McQueen series but can be read as a stand-alone...With lots of intrigue, loads of misleads, red-herrings and characters who aren't who they seem and the appearance of retired FBI agent, Snookie who just happens to be Angelina's sister we are taken on a real roller coaster ride and when you get to the end, you want more! I can't wait until the next adventure of this crew!" ~ Merry a Vero Beach, FL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE GIRL WHO KILLED YOU 

THE SHEE MCQUEEN MYSTERY THRILLER SERIES BOOK 4

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From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant - the most fun you can have holding a Kindle Reader!

When Mick and his retired military gun-for-hire “fixer” service is hired by a United States Senator to find his missing son, he enlists the help of his daughter, Siofra “Shee” McQueen. An experienced tracker, Shee quickly tracks the boy to a Bahamian island playground catering to the young and wealthy. The job seems like such a breeze, she hires her daughter, Charlotte, to infiltrate the age-restricted compound. They’ve just been reunited after a lifetime apart, and the mission offers them serious quality mother-daughter time.

Is the mother-of-the-year award in the mail yet?

Before Shee can kick back with a Bahama Mama, the senator’s son’s girlfriend turns up dead. The boy is the primary suspect. Could be he's not the underachieving goofball he seemed to be…and her daughter is on the island with him.

Shee needs to extract Charlotte, but communication has been cut, and the sinister underbelly of the resort is beginning to show.

Shee will need to tap into her father’s collection of ex-military misfits, including a retired FBI agent, a newly-hired thief hiding a secret, and Charlotte’s father—the wounded SEAL whose heart Shee once trampled—if she's going to save their daughter.

The island has other ideas.

THE GIRL WHO LOST HIM 

THE SHEE MCQUEEN MYSTERY THRILLER SERIES BOOK 4

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Shee McQueen lives in her father’s hotel for ex-military mercenaries. Life is never easy...and never boring.

Bounty hunter Shee and her second-chance love / ex-Navy SEAL, Mason Connolly, are sent to the middle of Florida to protect the family of a retiring small-town drug lord, only to find the man’s dead wife on her way out on a gurney. When the “accident” feels more like murder and the husband is implicated, Shee and Mason remain to protect the man’s teenage son and daughter, neither of whom is interested in making their job easier.

When a rival gang’s psychotic son kidnaps their client’s daughter, Mason’s expert extraction skills are tested as the danger level in tiny Kinache, Florida, notches to the boiling point.

It seems their client has more family secrets than Shee and Mason counted on...

Meanwhile, on the other side of Florida in Miami, Naval Academy graduate and Loggerhead Inn receptionist Croix, has muscled her way into an FBI-backed art theft case alongside resident con artist, retired Army Captain, Ollie.

Secret family histories and dark obsessions twist both missions until they reach their explosive, gripping conclusions.

Not everyone will survive.

THE GIRL WHO SAW THE TRUTH

THE SHEE MCQUEEN MYSTERY THRILLER SERIES BOOK 5

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The team at the Loggerhead Inn—the perfect family of troubled mercenaries searching for redemption—are left to pick up the pieces after their leader's murder.

Shee and Mason go undercover to investigate who's using a local port for nefarious dealings. After a shark-ravaged body washes ashore with a pot roast tied to its waist, their investigations will take them from the port to the sea---

But they can't start until they clean up. Croix's dropping bodies in the breakfast room.

When assassins chase Croix's favorite hacker into Loggerhead, she never imagines saving him will lead to her own complicated past. As sparks kindle between them, Croix confides the painful secrets of her brother's murder and how the event brought her to Loggerhead—only to discover a Navy Captain and his wife trapped in domestic hell might know more than she does.

Conman Ollie decides to curry favor by recruiting staff and brings the first female member of the Indian Garud commando special forces aboard. Shiva is beautiful, deadly, and determined to slay her demons—even if that means running a shadow operation behind the merc agency's collective back.

Seeing the truth behind her tragic upbringing could destroy Shiva...just as some small happiness at Loggerhead seemed within reach.

 The Girl Who Found Joy (Shee McQueen #6)

THE SHEE MCQUEEN MYSTERY THRILLER SERIES BOOK 6

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Mystery thriller suspense with action, romance, humor, and twists you won't see coming! 

Edge-of-your-seat thrills, touches of romance, and plot twists you’ll never see coming—all with USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant’s trademark crackling wit. Once again, the Loggerhead mercenaries will have you reading way past bedtime.

Mason and Shee travel to Palm Beach to hunt a killer the FBI has nicknamed "Portia"—a type of spider more clever than a black widow. Portia finds a victim and someone to frame for his murder before disappearing with the money—the perfect crime.

Shee befriends their target but plans quickly unravel. A man stabbed to death, mysterious messages, a body washed ashore—all of it a little crazy to fit Portia’s style...

Do they have the wrong killer, or is this another of Portia’s tricks?

Shee and Mason must tap the Loggerhead crew to unravel the crime, but Portia’s web only grows more twisted…and deadly.

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Pineapple Port Mysteries by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Amy Vansant, is a funny, clean, and gore-free small-town, female amateur sleuth series, but with all the pulse-pounding excitement of a detective thriller.

The books appeal to young and old, male and female!

Loosely based on my mother-in-law’s 55+ community in Florida, except the real place is even crazier. 

• Genre: Clean mystery with a touch of romance and thrills
• Age: Any age – no profanity, clean romance.
• Available on Audible narrated by the award-winning Rosemary Benson
• Read some sample reviews about the best cozy mysteries - Pineapple Port Mysteries!

PINEAPPLE PORT SERIES ORDER:

• Pineapple Lies: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 1)
• Pineapple Mystery Box: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 2)
• Pineapple Puzzles: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 3)
• Pineapple Land War: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 4)
• Pineapple Beach House: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 5)
• Pineapple Disco: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 6)
• Pineapple Gingerbread Men: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 7)
• Pineapple Jailbird: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 8)
• Pineapple Puppies: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 9)
• Pineapple Turtles: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 10)
• Pineapple Hurricane: (Pineapple Port Mysteries 11)
• Pineapple House Hunter: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 12)
• Pineapple Circus: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 13)
• Pineapple Cruise: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 14)
• Pineapple Podcast: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 15)
• Pineapple Cozy Mystery: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 16)
• Pineapple Valentine: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 17)
• Pineapple Trivia Night: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 18)
• Pineapple Maids: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 19)
• Pineapple Wedding: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 20)
• Pineapple Wedding: (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 21)
• Pack 1 (Books 2-3)
• Pack 2 (Books 4-6)
• Pack 3 (Books 7-9)
• Pack 4 (Books 10-12)
• Pack 5 (Books 13-15)
• Pack 6 (Books 16-18)

AVAILABLE ON AUDIO:

• Pineapple Lies Audio
• Pineapple Mystery Box Audio
• Pineapple Puzzles Audio
• Pineapple Land War Audio
• Pineapple Beach House Audio
• Pineapple Disco Audio
• Pineapple Gingerbread Men Audio
• Pineapple Jailbird Audio
• Pineapple Puppies Audio
• Pineapple Turtles Audio
• Pineapple Hurricane Audio
• Pineapple House Hunter Audio
• Pineapple Circus Audio
• Pineapple Cruise Audio
• Pineapple Podcast Audio
• Slightly Stalky Audio

Pineapple Lies: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book One (Pineapple Port Mysteries 1) FREE!

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Funny, clean, small-town, sleuth novels—with a touch of romance. The heartwarming relationships between young and old and the quirky world of loveable characters will make Pineapple Port Mysteries your new favorite series!

Book #1 of the binge-worthy series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Amy Vansant, Pineapple Lies, is a twisty puzzler...with an ending you won't see coming!

"Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman is huge right now, and if you like that you will love Pineapple LIes. Personally, I have to say I enjoyed this even more." - author Tommy Ueland

As an orphan adopted by one of Florida's 55+ communities, Charlotte never expected life to be wild. Golf cart racing with her surrogate mothers Mariska and Darla was about as nutty as life got...until she found the hot pawnbroker's mom buried in her backyard.

Talk about making a lousy first impression...

Armed with nothing but her wits, Pineapple Port's questionable cast of characters, and a growing crush, Charlotte is determined to solve the mystery of Declan's mother's murder.

Hey, at least this guy's skeletons aren't in his closet.

Throughout the series, you find killers, crazy ex-girlfriends, loving dogs, romance, treasure hunts, government operatives, FBI agents, danger... and a cast of characters almost as funny as they are loving, supportive and brave!

Mystery Readers love The Pineapple Port Series:

"I will usually binge-read an entire cozy mystery series even if I just "like" the series. I started off just liking Pineapple Port. Now I'm starting book 8 and I absolutely LOVE this series. Thank you, Amy, for creating such a wonderful universe of great characters. I love how there always seems to be multiple storylines that intertwine. It's nice to be able to escape reality into a book. I appreciate it!" --- Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Amy is one of my favorite authors. I highly recommend all of her books. No matter what genre she writes in, she manages to create books that demand that the pages be immediately turned to find out what happened because you really care about the characters." ~ Dianne Harman, USA Today and Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author

"Too much!! Wow! I don't think I've had so much laughter and fun in a cozy mystery ever! " - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Mysteries usually aren't my genre, but Amy does a great job in adding twists, turns and - of course - her humor to every page. For a person like me who finds it hard to pick up a book and keep turning the pages, the fact that I tore through this book from start to finish and am looking forward to the next one speaks volumes." - Author, Rodney Lacroix ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"More than once, I found myself laughing out loud while reading through the story. The character development is good, the humor is unforced. All around, an excellent, lighthearted mystery that I would absolutely recommend." - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"One of the best surprise ending I have read.." - Amazon Vine Voice Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"An unlikely friendship and romance develop with moments of levity and hilarious laughter. More than once, I found myself laughing out loud while reading through the story. The character development is good, the humor is unforced. All around, an excellent, lighthearted mystery that I would absolutely recommend." --- Amazon Vine Voice Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pineapple Mystery Box: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book Two (Pineapple Port Mysteries 2)

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Pineapple Port Mysteries by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Amy Vansant, is a funny, clean and gore-free small-town, female amateur sleuth series, but with all the pulse-pounding excitement of a detective thriller.

When a giant inflatable Halloween witch goes missing in the Pineapple Port retirement community, amateur sleuth Charlotte Morgan is eager to nab the culprit. But before she can lift a fingerprint, someone threatens to kill a new neighbor who looks like an adorable Pomeranian but possesses a disturbing talent for revenge. Moments later, a stranger demands the return of a mysterious wooden box… or else.

"Move over Stephanie Plum (Janet Evanovich) there's a new Crime Fighter in town ........I really love this series. I am a big fan! I am hooked. This book has so many twists and turns that I couldn't figure out the end game. I love the characters that Amy has created. They are funny and have great personality. This book was just as laugh out loud funny as the first." --- Patty Wilderman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Charlotte's romantic interest, Declan, isn't having a great morning either. His calculating ex-girlfriend has returned to claim she's the rightful owner of his pawn shop. She’s livid he’s found a new lady, and she is not the sort of person you want angry at you…

Eh. Things could be worse. At least Charlotte doesn’t know that a mojito-swilling killer is on his way to Pineapple Port…

Throughout the series, you find serial killers, crazy ex-girlfriends, loving dogs, romance, government operatives, FBI agents, danger... and a cast of characters almost as funny as they are loving, supportive and brave. The series appeals to men and women.

If Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and the Golden Girls had a baby, it would be the Pineapple Port series!

Mystery Readers love The Pineapple Port Series:

"Amy is one of my favorite authors. I highly recommend all of her books. No matter what genre she writes in, she manages to create books that demand that the pages be immediately turned to find out what happened, because you really care about the characters." ~ Dianne Harman, USA Today and Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author

"Highly Entertaining! As with book number one I found myself giggling out loud. Mrs. Vansant is an author new to me, I'm so happy I've stumbled across her work and I can't wait to read more!" --- BookLuvinBlond ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This is a great madcap caper story. I think this is the kind of story that could be made into a comedic movie with great success. One positive aspect is no overt sex, language or violence and no bathroom humor. This would be the kind of movie that I would pay money to see.!" --- Reader of the Pack ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pineapple Puzzles: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book Three (Pineapple Port Mysteries 3)

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The infamous Puzzle Killer stops by Pineapple Port in a mystery both hilarious and heart-stopping! Book THREE of the series that keeps readers (and their spouses) up at night with snorty laughter! Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best-Selling author Amy Vansant provides the perfect blend of humor and thrills as amateur sleuth Charlotte Morgan tries to track down a notorious killer.

After years dormant, the infamous Puzzle Killer returns to Charity, Florida, in search of a rival murderer out to claim the all-time murder record. When two serial killers battle for the throne, Charlotte, her boyfriend Declan, and a naked cat find themselves on the chopping block!

The Pineapple Port Mystery Series are clean mysteries with edgy twists that will keep you guessing and ready for more. Fans of Agatha Christie, Dawn McKenna and Jana DeLeon won’t be able to get enough of this fabulously funny, puzzling world!

Mystery Readers love Pineapple Puzzles & The Pineapple Port Series:

"I absolute!y love this series. Florida is the setting for some of the best written mysteries around, John D. MacDonald, Carl Hiaasen, Blaize Clement, Randy Wayne White, Michael Lister, and now Amy Vansant...We usually use World Building in terms of speculative writing such as Fantasy and SF, but it applies here as well. The retirement community of Pineapple Port has both a recurring and expanding cast. It is fully realized and with enduring characters. This volume centers around a battle between two serial killers, but there are also everyday mysteries such as the disappearing plants from the yards in the neighborhood. These books are far more complex than the usual cozy, and this one had one of the funniest lines ever, using the double meaning of a grammar term. Red herrings abound. Plus there is a hairless cat. What's not to love?!" --- Judith Anderson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"It is a page-turner and I was so engaged by the clever cat and mouse between “Puzzle Man” and his victims, the second killer, and law enforcement. What an ending! Of course, I am again entertained by the “55+” characters, especially Aunt Carolina, who offer comic relief, and Charlotte and Declan continue to work on their relationship with an ex as the monkey wrench in the deal. Hooked!" ~ Kathleen C.

" Run, don't walk, or you know, saunter or otherwise drag your feet, to your nearest check out station - this book is a must-read!! I have been trying to decide if book 3 was even better than book 1, which I didn't think was possible. If someone held an alligator to my back and said I had to make a decision I would go with yes (and then scream like a little girl). It was so funny with lots of laugh-out-loud moments and when I wasn't laughing I most likely had a silly grin on my face. The mystery itself was top-notch, clever, and whoa, I didn't see that coming! Now I have to go because my dog wants me to read the parts with the cat out loud again, she can be so pushy but she has great taste!" - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pineapple Land War: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book Four (Pineapple Port Mysteries 4)

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When your day starts with a man stuck to the top of a sailboat mast, things have to get better, don’t they?

Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best-Selling author Amy Vansant introduce you to even more wonderfully lovable Pineapple Port characters in book FOUR of the hilarious mystery series keeping readers on the edge of their seats!

“Love this series - Keeps you laughing and guessing to the end. If you are a fan of Jana Deleon and Ann Charles then this series is for you.” ~ Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When real estate tycoon Bucky Bloom is found stuck to the end of a sailboat mast, a land war erupts in Pineapple Port. Amateur sleuth Charlotte Morgan is commissioned to solve Bucky’s murder, but soon finds herself embroiled in a competition masterminded by her boyfriend’s crazy ex, the ever-nefarious Stephanie.

The Pineapple Port Mystery Series is both sweet and edgy, and always hilarious! Fans of Lillian Jackson Braun, Carl Hiaasen, and Jana DeLeon won’t be able to stop reading the Pineapple Port series until it is done!

See what readers are saying about Amy Vansant and Pineapple Port Mysteries...

“Oh my! How the plots thicken.....Man this was a good one. …I am really enjoying this series. I am so excited cannot wait for the next one to come out … If you haven't picked these books up you need to they are awesome. The characters are witty and unique. The book has several laugh out loud moments. The mystery and suspense will keep you on your toes with every twist and turn. Then you think you got it all figured out and then Bam! something else happens and the way you thought something was going to go doesn't go that way. Patiently waiting for the next book. Happy reading!”~ Patty Wilderman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Great series -- I truly love this series…Charlotte is a fun new private investigator and her boyfriend is just as loveable and dorky as they come. Set in a retirement community, makes this series such a fresh change from other cozy mystery settings. I will continue to read this series.” ~ Mystery Book Lover ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pineapple Beach House: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book Five (Pineapple Port Mysteries 5)

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Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best-Selling author Amy Vansant packs up the Pineapple Port crew and sends them north in book FIVE of the hilarious mystery series you won't believe!

When the Pineapple Port crew pack up a snake-bus and head to North Carolina for a vacation, the Outer Banks will never be the same...

"Surprise Ending! This is the second book in this series that I have read. The plot takes one to a surprise ending. Amy Vansant has created a unique group of characters that are funny and delightful. I love her clean cozy mysteries; and I recommend this book to you." ~ Nancy Moody ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Pineapple Port crew takes a road trip to the Outer Banks, North Carolina, only to discover “body bits” in their vacation home. The nursing home next door is run by some suspicious characters and one of their residents is missing.

Hmm...

As the bits o' somebody pile up (and Mariska keeps neat and safe in a butter dish), amateur sleuth Charlotte Morgan and her friends must solve the murder before a storm blows them all back to Florida.

The Pineapple Port Mystery Series is both sweet and wicked, and always hilarious! Fans of funny mysteries that remain real puzzles to the end will put the Pineapple Port series on their virtual shelves next to Janet Evanovich, Carl Hiaasen and Jana DeLeon.

What Readers Are Saying About Amy Vansant and The Pineapple Port Series:

Witty, Wacky so darn good! - When I first read the book I was blown away by how many funny one-liners this book had. Yes, it is a mystery but the characters are so over the top that you just shake your head and love every minute you spend reading about their adventure. Do yourself a favor get the book it will make your day!" ~ Crystal Crossings VINE VOICE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"What's not to like? Amy is one of my favorite authors. Pineapple Port, one of my favorite locations. You would think that reading one in the series you have read them all but not so with this author. Each one of her books is different, each one pulls you in to the lives of the characters but that is where it all ends. Read it, you won't be disappointed." ~ Janet from CNY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Fantastic! - I just love these Pineapple Port books! Great writing. Great characters! Really good mysteries with laugh-out-loud humor thrown in!" ~ Kimberly Anderson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pineapple Disco: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book Six (Pineapple Port Mysteries 6)

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SECRETS OF THE PAST ARE UNRAVELING IN PINEAPPLE PORT...

"Just the right amount of wit, humor and bad buys/gals to keep me reading to the very end, and it has a cracking good mystery, too. I loved the wacky characters of the Pineapple Port community, and who knew a 55 and over community could be so exciting? Dang, now I gotta go back and read the ones I've missed... Highly recommended.." ~ AZ Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Charlotte, the 55+ community's young female sleuth is thrust into a thrilling struggle to survive when her friend Jackie's underground "mature" disco is infiltrated by violent criminals intent on claiming the club as their own.

Even more frightening: the ridiculously vengeful Gloria is back and on the warpath after a playful suitor goes missing.

Charlotte must search for the connection between the two cases with the help of Declan, whose own secret past with crazy, serial killer-spawn Stephanie is beginning to show...

Pineapple Port Mysteries by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Amy Vansant, is a funny, clean and gore-free small-town, female amateur sleuth series, but with all the pulse-pounding excitement of a detective thriller.

Fans of female-sleuth authors like Jana Deleon, Lilian Jackson Braun, Gina Lamanna and Janet Evanovich will love the Pineapple Port series' abundant humor and clever plots, as well as Charlotte's sharp intellect and the love and loyalty she holds for the wacky 55+ community who raised her.

Mystery Readers love The Pineapple Port Series:

"Funny, fun, & fantastic! I love this series for so many reasons and they're all on display in this latest book. Twisted villains - seriously deranged in some cases - yet a couple even have a redeeming quality or two. They're layered, surprising and some are just plain fun. I mean they're really nasty, horrible people but they're a huge part of what makes these books as terrific as they are. On the flip side, Charlotte [our protagonist] along with Declan and the rest of the supporting characters are an equally interesting bunch: spunky, fun, intelligent and capable." --- Becs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Exciting,well written with just the right amount of humor.This book deserves 5 big stars. there were parts that had me giggling, parts that worried me, parts that scared and parts that relieved me. Great story line and a great ending. I love this group of seniors who helped raise this young lady. How up lifting" --- Denota Heiskell ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The series gets better with each book. I must admit, I’m obsessed! This series is so funny, you can’t contain your laughter. I love Charlotte, she’s mature and quirky but doesn’t let small things, like psycho serial killer ex girlfriends, make her jealous even is the lady is gorgeous and wants her boyfriend back." ~ JGundy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pineapple Gingerbread Men: A Cozy Christmas Mystery (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 7)

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A Christmas mystery where Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best-Selling author Amy Vansant has Pineapple Port's "Santa" found dead...wearing a gingerbread man costume...with a shelf-elf stuffed in his mouth... Just another day in Pineapple Port!

Sheriff Frank asks newly-minted private detective Charlotte to help him crack the case, but she has no idea those darn gingerbread men will start showing up everywhere. What did Santa do that made them so angry? And what's the secret in his colorful Christmas-themed bureau?

"LOL Funny! I loved this book. Charlotte gets to help Frank on a case. Let's just say Gingerbread Men Reindeer and a whole lot of crazy. Oh I forgot the possum!! Read this book Janet Evanovich fan's will love this book." ~ Deborah Kesner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Charlotte is forced to split her time between searching for Santa's killer and helping Declan's crazy ex-Stephanie stop a corrupt district attorney in exchange for a book that could help solve more crimes in the future. She never thought she'd help calculating Stephanie with anything...but as this story comes to it's shocking ending, you'll find it could be Stephanie who's finally bitten off more cookie than she can chew...

If Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and the Golden Girls had a baby, it would be the Pineapple Port series! Fans of Lilian Jackson Braun, Jana DeLeon and Rita Mae Brown won’t be able to get enough of this wild, funny, thrilling corner of Florida!

(There is no cliffhanger for the Christmas mystery in this book. There are ongoing story sub-plots that run through the entire series, but all books in the series can be enjoyed as standalone.)

"This is such a witty episode. I actually laughed aloud at the opossum scene. The Christmas theme is an added plus that features heavily in the plot. I loved that the plot held 2 mysteries. Declan's psycho ex draws Charlotte into one of her court cases, and a dead body turns up. By the end of the book, that thread is left open, but doesn't detract from the read. As usual, this is a clean read with no sex and few curse words. It's also well-edited. Highly recommended." ~ Author Felicia Mires ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Oh my, so funny. So mysterious, angsty and funny. I love these mysteries and how all the pieces fall together. Add in a sweet love story (and a serial killer) and it doesn't get any better than this." ~ Marsha Jeanne Thalleen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Such a FUN Series! I have read all of the books in this series and enjoyed each story along the way. However, I have to say this has GOT to be my all time FAVORITE! I actually did LOL! If you're new to the series, start at book one!" ~ Gayle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Vansant's books are pure delight from the wonderful characters to the witty dialogue to her terrific plots. Treat yourself!" ~ Margie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pineapple Jailbird: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book Eight - A funny, thrilling & cozy mystery (Pineapple Port Mysteries 8)

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Book EIGHT of the hilarious Pineapple Port mystery series from Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best-Selling author Amy Vansant has Charlotte awaking to find Mariska and Bob gone, kidnapped from their home.

Their disappearance brings with it a message from a familiar killer: Help me or your friends will disappear.

"Loved! This is my favorite of the series! I LOVED it! So many secrets revealed! So many things happened! I couldn’t put it down!! I love love loved it!" ~ Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

To save her loved ones, Charlotte must find a way to clear her boyfriend's crazy ex of a killing. It may be the only crime the woman didn't commit...but things don't get any easier when someone mistakes Charlotte as a traitor and sends a madman with a distinctive "tattoo" and an unusual gang of deadly pets to stop her.

Fans of comedic mysteries like The Thin Man, Moonlighting, Monk and Elementary will fall in love with the charming, funny, thrilling world of Pineapple Port!

What Readers Are Saying About Amy Vansant and The Pineapple Port Series:

"So fun! I just love all of these fun, cozy mysteries. There are just layers of story lines, a virtual onion of angst and intrigue. I never get enough. I really enjoy how the backstories are gradually unfolding. Add a clean love story and I am all in." ~ Marsha Jeanne Thalleen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"What fun! Not a mystery novel that has only murder. Novel characters, plenty of laughter, and a serious desire to read just one more chapter. A must buy, you will enjoy the ride!" ~ Louise Sinek ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"What a fantastic mystery! I really enjoyed reading this book. This was an unputdownable book that was loaded with action, danger and suspense, twists and turns, and plenty of mayhem. It would make a great movie." ~ Peggy Flack ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

 

Pineapple Puppies: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book Nine - A cozy dog mystery (Pineapple Port Mysteries 9)

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Puppies have taken over book NINE of the hilarious Pineapple Port mystery series from Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Amy Vansant!

“Another hit - Ms Vansant did it again. I always worry about series after you get to the 8th or more book because they become like reruns with new people...not the case here! Everything is new except those we all know and love...and it pulls you in right from the start. Great book!” ~ Sue Turkington ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Someone has left puppies on the doorsteps of Pineapple Port's residents, but the adorable balls of fur seem to be connected to the murder of a nearby millionaire with too many heirs of his own.

Meanwhile, Mariska's been framed for baking a killer cake, and Charlotte must clear her name,

Fans of classic cozy mysteries will adore this whodunnit packed with puppies, baking, horses, sneaky maids and a dead rich man!

“Every time I read one of these I am convinced they cannot get any better. Yet they do, every time. These characters are like family. I relate to each one in a different way. And the mystery unravels itself a little more on each page. It only needs more Declan to be perfect.” ~ Marsha Jeanne Thalleen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I've read every one of the Pineapple Court Mysteries and I just love them, but every time I read one I get in trouble with my husband because they make me laugh out loud and I wake him up. These books are excellent! The storylines are great, the characters are fantastic, and each mystery revolves around something uniquely wacky. You can't go wrong with these books or this author.” ~ Debby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Love this one! Amy did it again. I really enjoy reading a story with an intelligent and funny P.I. who is a woman. Keep her stories going! Now I want a yorkie! Thanks Amy! Highly recommend this and the whole series!!” ~ Marian ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A wonderful cozy series! I loved this book and the entire series. It’s well written and interesting. One of my favorite things is that Charlotte, the main character, is so unique. She doesn’t own a bookstore, a bakery, work in a library or for a caterer. Everything about these books is fresh and original. They are funny and still have a good mystery to them. Can’t wait for book 10!” ~ Patlat ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Pineapple Turtles: A Funny, Feel-Good Thriller Mystery (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 10)

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USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant - Queen of the Feel-Good Thriller - sends her lead sleuth to the east coast of Florida in this tenth installment of the bestselling Pineapple Port cozy mystery series!

Newly-minted detective Charlotte Morgan discovers a mysterious box in her attic, the contents of which lead her to a hotel packed with strange characters and a link to her family's past. Trusting the crafty, Yorkie-toting manager will be as difficult as tracking down a missing child...and the woman who might be her aunt...

"Another great book in the series! I enjoyed this very much; well-written and fast-paced. A thoroughly enjoyable read from a great author. You won’t be able to put it down! " ~ Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Back in Pineapple Port, Charlotte's boyfriend gets tangled in a local tomato war as the locals band together to stop a corporation from destroying their fallen friend's field.

BONUS! - You'll meet characters from Amy Vansant's spin-off SHEE McQUEEN mystery series! Get a sneak peek at another wacky, wonderful world of intrigue and unforgettable characters!

Pineapple Turtles is part of the Pineapple Port Series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. It's a do-not-miss novel for fans of Jana DeLeon, Janet Evanovich, Tim Dorsey, Joanna Fluke, Alan Bradley and, of course, Agatha Christie.

Here's What Readers are Saying About Pineapple Turtles:

"Another great book in the series! I enjoyed this very much; well-written and fast paced. A thoroughly enjoyable read from a great author. You won’t be able to put it down! " ~ Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I love this series! I loved this story, great addition to the series....This series has a way of twisting to give you something you didn't see coming. As usual, can't wait for the next one :)" ~ Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This is another well-written and entertaining story from Amy Vansant. I love how the characters in the PINEAPPLE PORT Mystery Series have developed over the course of ten books. I feel as though I am reading about the lives of my friends. FYI… There is no graphic language, sex, or violence in this book. There are comedic and romantic elements in addition to the mysteries in the story. I would recommend this book as a clean, fun, and easy read suitable for any teen or older to enjoy." ~ MD Riggs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"If you are looking for a good mystery that makes you feel good the Pineapple Port series is just right. I think that might be because the books are so well balanced with the features of pleasant stories. The characters are interesting and likeable. The mystery is always a good but fair challenge. I could go on. Just think of the features that make a book enjoyable and you will be primed for the Pineapple Port mysteries." ~ John P MacLean ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Pineapple Hurricane: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book Eleven (Pineapple Port Mysteries 11)

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Pineapple Port Mysteries by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Amy Vansant, is a funny, clean and gore-free small-town, female amateur sleuth series, but with all the pulse-pounding excitement of a detective thriller.

When a Pineapple Port resident is found dead during an approaching hurricane, Charlotte fears someone’s trying to disguise murders as storm-related accidents. The first two victims have more than the storm in common – both were hoarding valuable storm supplies like toilet paper and water.

Hm. Maybe the killer is karma!

"Amy is one of my favorite authors. I highly recommend all of her books. No matter what genre she writes in, she manages to create books that demand that the pages be immediately turned to find out what happened, because you really care about the characters." ~ Dianne Harman, USA Today and Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author

Bringing together the area’s community leaders to spread a warning could lead to even more trouble. Last time the Five Families got together, someone ended up dead. But things could be much deadlier if Declan’s crazy ex is right and the Puzzle Killer's broken out of prison…

And did that lamppost just explode, or is someone trying to kill Charlotte and Declan?

Charlotte vows to solve the crime before the storm hits. Mariska and Darla vow to find some toilet paper for sale, even if they have to call in help from their old neighbor, the revenge-genius, Gloria.

Buckle down for a blustery ride as the storm hits!

Here's What Readers are Saying About Pineapple Hurricane:

"I love this whole series...This book has everybody in it. Old friends come to visit, and of course, they wreak havoc on Charity, FL. Mariska, Darla and Charlotte are in everything up to their eyeballs, and their long-suffering men begrudgingly deal with it and help where they can. There's a Hurricane Party at Seamus' bar involved, which you know means disaster, and during preparations for the hurricane shenanigans abound... Love it, love it love it. Read it!" ~ Meg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Couldn't put it down! I love the characters and the stories. The two main characters have become more interesting and entertaining. The neighbors continue to be involved and funny to be very involved. I love the stories that keep surprising me with every turn. Enjoying every book!" ~ Polley⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book was just released and I have already finished it. I have every one of the books in this series and it seems that each one gets better than the last. I couldn't put this one down. I now can't wait for the next one to come out." ~ Carolyn A. Bartlett ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I adore this series, please keep em coming - You just never know what will happen in these books. But laughter, mystery, and a great time will be present. You can also count on disappointment when it ends. I as usual can hardly wait for the next book!" ~ Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Pineapple House Hunter: A Fun, Small Town, Female Detective Mystery (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 12)

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Pineapple Port Mysteries by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Amy Vansant, is a funny, clean, and gore-free small-town, female amateur sleuth series, but with all the pulse-pounding excitement of a detective thriller.

When Declan and his uncle Seamus find a dead woman in the master closet of a house for sale, Seamus hopes that means he'll get a deal...but private detective Charlotte Morgan is more interested in why the body has a note pinned to its chest: Where are you going to keep YOUR clothes?

"This is my favorite book of the series! Just when u think they can’t get better they do! ...I loved this book and series. You can read this as a stand-alone but the whole series is fantastic. Take an afternoon away from life and escape into crazy Pineapple Port! I couldn’t put it down!" ~ Audrey Armstrong ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When another body with a second note is found at a listing held by the same real estate agency, Charlotte is hired to find out who's trying to ruin them. The handsome owner of the agency has a way with the ladies... is one of his jilted lovers out to demonstrate just how angry a woman scorned can get?

Too bad Charlotte's neighborhood "moms," Mariska and Darla, can't help with this mystery --- they're on a treasure hunt bound to cost them their weekend... and maybe their life!

FEATURES BONUS SECRETS FOR YOU TO FIND! Spot the house show clichés!

"I do really love a cozy mystery, and Vansant is one of the best!" -- Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you love funny mysteries that keep you up at night guessing, you'll love Pineapple Port!

What Readers Are Saying About Amy Vansant and The Pineapple Port Series:

"Good mystery That Will Keep You Guessing --- Pineapple House Hunters is classic Amy VanSant: funny, well-written, skillfully crafted characters and a mystery within the mystery that I couldn't figure out. I always look forward to a new visit to Pineapple Port. The residents feel like family (that should tell you something about my family) since I've read every book in this series. Give Amy's writing a look, you may find a new favorite author." ~ Reader of the Pack ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Great read! I received this book as a gift from the author's newsletter, THANK YOU! (you should join it) and I've read the entire series. I especially LOVED this one, author adopted a much darker vein of humor and had me cackling throughout. But then, after all, we ARE in a pandemic. I needed something great. This whole series is highly recommended. I never leave spoilers, (although I might say that I was rooting for the alligator) but please, trust me, you'll love Charlotte and crew." ~ RC Holmberg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The Pineapple series is hilarious to a fault...the antics will make you laugh out loud! I absolutely love this series! Pineapple House Hunters is every bit as enjoyable as the rest of the series! The characters are so rich and colorful you might swear you know them personally! Amy Vansant is wickedly funny and certainly knows how to bring her characters to life in vibrant colors and hilarious situations! The antics of this crowd will make you chuckle long after you've finished the book. This series is great for any PG 13 crowd and would make an excellent gift!" ~ Kindle Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Hilarious characters kept me chuckling and more than mystery kept me intrigued - After a year like 2020 I've been reading more than ever .... I wish Amy Vasant could be cloned ... I could read one of her books every week. You know it's entertaining when I read sections to my husband. I love the multifaceted storyline." ~ GLM ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

 

Pineapple Circus: A fun, action-packed mystery (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 13)

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Now in the center ring... murder!

Newly-minted private detective Charlotte Morgan, resident orphan of the Pineapple Port 55+ community, discovers she might not be an orphan after all. Stunned by the news, she distracts herself with a cat burglar who left a smear of make-upped whiskers on a sliding glass door, and a path straight to "Clown Town" a retirement community for retired circus performers. When a fortune-teller doesn't see her own death in the cards, Charlotte's burglary becomes a murder investigation!

"This was the first Pineapple Cove mystery I have read, and I was pleasantly surprised. That plot was interesting and fast-paced. Characters were well-developed, and there were many subplots to add to the fun. I enjoyed it, and now plan to read books 1 to 12!" - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Charlotte's neighborhood moms, Mariska and Darla, can't help with this one. They're busy infiltrating an underground golf cart racing ring, led by a shady operator and her toady sidekick...

When another circus performer falls victim to the Big Top Killer and Stephanie goes missing, Charlotte finds herself walking a highwire of danger...this killer isn't clowning around!

WARNING! Fans of the series will be particularly shocked by the breathless ending! (though every book can be read as a standalone).

Pineapple Port Mysteries by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Amy Vansant, is a funny, clean, and gore-free small-town, female amateur sleuth series, but with all the pulse-pounding excitement of a detective thriller.

Mystery Readers love Pineapple Circus and The Pineapple Port Series:

"Great story as always from this author. Lots of action and mystery along with big doses of humor throughout. I think this might be the best Pineapple Port book yet! Loved it." - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I enjoy her books so much. Each book is better than the last. I like the way she portrays the older ladies as funny rather than silly as so many writers in the cozy series do. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series." - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Lots & lots of surprises & twists in this one. Started & couldn’t put it down." - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Hilarious as usual - Pineapple Circus is definitely in my top three favorites for this series. It's hilarious, as usual, ties together several different stories to fill in the past for overlapping characters, and still has all the usual Pineapple Port insanity and crazy outcomes. Ms. Vansant has been my favorite author since I read one of her books for the first time, and Circus solidifies that sentiment yet again!." - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Pineapple Cruise: A Whodunnit on the Gulf (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 14)

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When Mariska trades the brisket she won at “meat bingo” for three tickets on the new Gulf Voyager cruise ship, she, Darla, and our detective Charlotte enjoy a ladies' cruise to Key West. But when passengers start dropping like anchors, they find themselves afloat in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico...and a murder mystery.

Charlotte notices the victims were all sitting at their assigned dinner table...does that mean they're next?

"Too much!! Wow! I don't think I've had so much laughter and fun in a cozy mystery ever! " - Amazon Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The handsome ship's doctor is up to no good, the cruise director is shifty, the captain seems clueless, and one of their tablemates just dropped dead in her oatmeal. Charlotte thinks she can solve the mystery, but she'll need Darla's pickpocketing skills and Mariska's unusual fighting style...

Meanwhile, Declan gets an unexpected, giraffe-pattern-covered visitor while babysitting Charlotte's terrier—she plays a mean game of rummy and brought along a stalker...

Fans of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None will love this cruise-bound caper!

PINEAPPLE PODCAST (PINEAPPLE PORT MYSTERIES BOOK 15)

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Packed full of Pineapple Port surprises!

Charlotte hunts a killer out to impress the local true-crime podcaster with a curious cookie cutter calling card. The work keeps her from concentrating on the fact her boyfriend has been acting strange...

Meanwhile, Mariska and Darla take over a local restaurant while the owner's out of town, and can't help but add a few things to the menu...

Mix in an earbud-wearing puppy, a starry-eyed deputy, and white-knuckle action and you'll find yourself wanting to move to Pineapple Port...again!

#15 in the series but every book in the Pineapple Port cozy mystery series can be enjoyed as a standalone!

 

 

 

PINEAPPLE COZY MYSTERY (PINEAPPLE PORT MYSTERIES BOOK 16) (PINEAPPLE PORT MYSTERIES BOOK 16)

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Someone is killing cozy mystery detectives!

Charlotte’s friend Tilly dies and leaves her a cryptic message about the Cozy Mystery Killer—an assassin who has a grudge against amateur detectives. She's left more clues hidden inside tea cosies stashed all over Pineapple Port, which is good, because someone has robbed her home, leaving Charlotte with few leads.

While Charlotte and Declan follow the clues to find the killer, Mariska and Darla work to surprise them with upgrades to the couple’s new detective agency office. That is until a local crime-solving "witch" goes missing, and Charlotte needs to call them into active duty to help find her before she ends up the killer's next victim.

Have a treasure hunt of your own finding and decoding the hidden references to characters and tropes from other cozy mystery series you may have read!

Pineapple Port Mysteries by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Amy Vansant, is a funny, clean, small-town, female amateur sleuth series, but with all the pulse-pounding excitement of a detective thriller. Every book in the series can be read as a standalone.

 

 

Pineapple Valentine Mystery: A Mystery Romance (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 17)

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USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant finds romance deadly in the latest installment of the fun, thrilling, twisty Pineapple Port Mysteries!

When Matchmaker Lady Venus drops dead on the Pineapple Port community center's stage during a Valentine's event, Charlotte and the new detective agency she's started with her fiance Declan are called to the scene.

As danger mounts, she'll need everyone's help to keep Venus' family safe, which means tapping into Declan's giant, former employee salesman, and his crazy Uncle Seamus.

Someone might need to keep an eye on Darla and Mariska, too—with Lady Venus dead they think maybe they should take her place...and a mysterious local matchmaker doesn't agree.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It's a good thing Amy Vansant is still writing the Pineapple Port mysteries because these books are addictive." — RP Dahlke, The Dead Red Mystery Series

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Pineapple Trivia Night #18

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The Pineapple Port crew have quick minds and slow pets in the latest Pineapple Port Mystery by USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant!

When Charlotte and Declan are hired to go undercover in a high-stakes trivia contest at the castle of an eccentric retired game show host, the suspect danger lurks around every corner.

The dead guy in the hidden passageway was their first clue…

The pair must solve a string of riddles, puzzles, and trivia questions to decipher the clues they’ll need to unmask the murderer and escape the castle alive.

Back in Pineapple Port, the pet sloth Mariska’s babysitting is kidnapped, sending her and Darla to recover him before the owner returns.

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PINEAPPLE MAIDS #19

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The Pineapple Port crew goes undercover in an assisted living community in the latest Pineapple Port Mystery by USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant.

Enter the series at any book - each is a complete standalone mystery!

Pineapple Port retirees Mariska and Darla have been many things to Charlotte Morgan—surrogate mothers when her grandmother passed, belly-fillers (almost constantly), and dime-store decorators when the new Charlock Holmes Detective Agency needed upgrading...

All they ask in return is one teeny, tiny, itty-bitty thing in exchange…To go undercover so they can find out who's killing residents at a high-end assisted living manor.

What could go wrong if Darla and Mariska masquerade as residents? Or war with the manor's "mean girls?" Or start a revolt via talent show?

Charlotte doesn't have time to worry about the ladies. She's and Declan are posing as staff, and they've got secret gardens, scary alligator prints, and poison tea to worry about. They'll have to hurry—one of the residents just laughed himself to death while painting a cheeky art reproduction...

Will Dead Ed be the manor's last casualty?

Grab some cookies and find out! (Just don't drink the tea...)

Pineapple Port Mysteries are the perfect reads for lovers of The Thursday Murder Club, Hannah Swensen mysteries, and Agatha Christie.

 

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PINEAPPLE Wedding #20

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USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant tries to marry off her detectives in this latest installment of the fun, thrilling, twisty Pineapple Port Mysteries!

A goat invasion at a local wedding venue pushes the owner to call on Charlotte and Declan of the Charlock Holmes detective agency for help. Short on funds, the new client offers to trade them a free wedding, pushing the detectives to search for other businesses willing to exchange mystery solving for wedding services. When someone murders a local celebrity chef, and his partner turns up as the suspected killer, they might have a caterer...

Charlotte and Declan aren't the only ones working on their wedding. Mariska and Darla are determined to get Charlotte the perfect wedding gown, but that turns out to be more complicated than expected. Declan's Uncle Seamus and his mysterious father want to help, too—but nothing is easy in Pineapple Port!

Pineapple Pirates - Pineapple Port Mysteries #21

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In Pineapple Pirates, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant leaves Pineapple Port's couples on their own. Will love save the day?

Charlotte and Declan enjoy a free honeymoon on the Bahamian island of Duppy Cay in return for investigating who’s been vandalizing the local resort. The trade seems like a deal until someone tries to kill the island’s most colorful character. There’s no shortage of trouble for such a small island—a pirate’s curse, angry ghosts, shipwrecks, hidden pirate caves...

Back in the US, Darla and Frank are kidnapped while visiting friends in Tennessee, leaving Mariska and Bob to solve a murder back home in Florida.

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IDEAS FOR BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS

1. Which characters did you think killed Declan’s mother and why? Did you guess the culprit before the end?

2. Did you think it made the novel better or worse that it wasn’t written in first person and you were able to “be in the heads” of several characters?

3. Besides the main characters, what stood out in the story? The descriptions? The secondary characters? The dialogue? Did you have a favorite character?

4. Did you find the description of older people in the book fair?

5. Did the book make you want to read more books with the same characters?

6. How do you think growing up in a retirement community affected Charlotte?

7. Did you find the characters and situations believable?

8. Who was your favorite and least favorite character?

9. What if there was a mystery but no murder in the novel? Do all mystery novels need to have a murder?