Planet Weidknecht and LeahSay's Views are back with another of their great hops! Every blogger who is participating must give away a prize worth at least $25.00 (clickable list under my rafflecopter)-After entering mine go and check out what everyone else is giving away.
Although I actually used my own funds to purchase this book it is the author who is sponsoring this giveaway for me. She will be giving either a $25.00 Amazon GC or $25.00 PayPal PLUS an E-book Version of this book to one lucky winner at Miki's Hope. Of course you have to be 18 years of age or older and live somewhere Worldwide to enter and be able to accept this prize in order to be eligible. I will be using Rafflecopter to pick the winner and will email that winner who has to reply to my email within 48 hours with where they need their prize(s) to be sent. I will forward that info to the author. The author is responsible for getting the prizes to the winner. Since I will be making up the Rafflecopter--it will be EASY ENTRY as always!
A Dead Sister (Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery Book 2) is every bit as good as A Dead Husband (read my review here). Jessica Huntington with no more hyphen as she keeps reminding everyone is really still angry and upset about her no good ex and the younger woman he took up with. She promises herself one year before she will even think of dating again. Uh Huh--- Plus she is still hurting from the beating she got from her last sleuthing job. When her sometimes best friend's cousin shows up and asks for her help--did I mention the best friend was possibly murdered many years ago--how can she say no. The last time she saw this friend they had a major fight. And she may also take a job and actually use her law degree. Shopaholic--yup--she is still at it!! That Black American Express Card--well lets just say thank heavens she is a trust fund baby--because she not only spends on herself--but on all her friends as well (and now it is all on her). Bernadette, who is more of a mother then a housekeeper is still one of my favorite character's!!
You really should read this series in order as it references back--but it is not totally necessary. I went and bought Book#3 already--that should tell you how much I enjoy this series. This one is non stop action and will keep you guessing and laughing at parts.
About the Book: (from Amazon)
Jessica Huntington's best friend, Kelly Fontana, was killed soon after graduating from high school. The victim of a hit-and-run accident in a Palm Springs hotel parking lot, the investigation into Kelly’s death quickly grew cold. When Kelly’s handsome cousin, Detective Frank Fontana, shows up in Rancho Mirage with news, the cold case heats up. Now, more than a decade after Kelly’s death, a lowlife meth addict swears: "It weren't no accident! It was on purpose." Who would do such a thing to the auburn-haired beauty with a voice like an angel and a streak of wild? Secrets, lies, drugs, and more turn up as Jessica, Frank, and their friends set out to discover who killed Kelly and why? Can Jessica get justice for her troubled friend?
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About the Author: (from Amazon)
Life is an extravaganza of unpredictable dimension and proportion: figuring out how to hang tough and make the most of the wild ride is the challenge.
On my way to Oahu, to join the rock musician and high school drop-out I married in Tijuana, I was nabbed by the police as a runaway. When the police let me go and the rock band broke up, my husband and I had to find another way to survive. Our next stop: Disney World where we trained to be chefs, courtesy of the Walt Disney World University. A GED for my husband, and many more years of education landed us in academia at The Ohio State University. Retired now from my role as a professor in social work and behavioral science, I have picked up a long-time interest in writing fiction. I'm still married to the same sweet guy, and live with him in the Palm Springs area. In addition to reading and writing fiction, I enjoy painting, hiking, hanging out with my handsome husband and tending to my Siamese kitties.
I write the Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery series, set here in and around Palm Springs, CA. As Jessica Huntington, amateur sleuth and calamity magnet, will tell you, the Sonoran Desert is a beautiful setting in which to ponder life's mysteries while enjoying the delights of the desert resort communities. A Dead Husband, Book 1, and A Dead Sister, Book 2, out now. Book 3, A DEAD DAUGHTER out soon. Look for Book 4, A DEAD MOTHER, in 2015. ALSO OUT NOW: LOVE, A FOOT ABOVE THE GROUND. This sweet romance is narrated by Jessica Huntington as she shares her friend, Bernadette's, tale of love, loss, and hope..."a real happily ever after story."
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I would like to read a dead sister it looks good
ReplyDeleteI think it is so super cool that she has a recipe section on her site based on the recipes in her books! Very unique! I think I would most love to read Love A Foot Above The Ground!
ReplyDeleteI did notice the what's cooking section. Since I search for books for both my sisters to read, I think one of them would enjoy reading LOVE, A FOOT ABOVE THE GROUND
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to include a recipe section! I think I would have to start at the beginning and enjoy them all.
ReplyDeleteDid not see the recipe section,love to read Dead Sister sounds mysterious.
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I like the hatch chiles recipes. I think A Dead Husband sounds like a book to read.
ReplyDeletesavewish@yahoo.com
I am not usually a fan of this genre, but this book and series sound really intriguing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I noticed the recipe section. I'd like to read A Dead Daughter, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! A recipe section is a really clever idea, too.
ReplyDeleteShe has a really neat website. I love the names of most of her books, they are really different and unique!! Dead Sister looks very good!! I love finding different recipes from individuals!
ReplyDeleteI love giveaway hops!!! This sounds like a greatbook to read as well!
ReplyDeleteShe seems to have some really interesting reads there. I think I'd like to start with "A Dead Husband." No reason why, of course, just sounds interesting!
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I have to check out these books. Honestly, I have not read any of the books in the series but I would love to. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI have to check out these books. Honestly, I have not read any of the books in the series but I would love to. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great review and giveaway! It makes me want to dive right into the book.
ReplyDeleteMIchelle F.
Can't wait to find out who wins the Rafflecopter Giveaway so I can send out the prizes...thanks so much for hosting me on this awesome blog tour...and I love that review of Jessica's antics. That black AMEX card can't stop the murder & mayhem, that's for sure! Anna Celeste Burke
ReplyDeleteI would like to read A dead husband, I did see the recipe section, it looks very cool.
ReplyDeleteI did notice the what's cooking section. I would like to read Love, a Foot Above the Ground.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read A Dead Husband.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of any of these books but I'd love to check them out. I have been making time at night to start reading! - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteThe hatch chile recipe looks awesome.. would love to read this book
ReplyDeleteI did notice the recipes and there are a few there that look delicious that I'd like to try! I'd like to read A Dead Husband.
ReplyDeleteI would like to read A Dead Daughter.
ReplyDeleteI did check out the recipes and will be trying the cheese baked artichoke dip, Mmmmm
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a good read for the cold nights we've been having. Nothing like snuggling up with a captivating book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great review - I'd love to make the artichoke dip on her website! :)
ReplyDeleteI would really like to try the French Toast recipe. Always looking for new breakfast recipes. I would also like to read The Dead Husband it sounds really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI did notice it!! I like that she added that to her site!! I love seeing new and yummy recipes!! Another book Id love to read is A DEAD HUSBAND!
ReplyDeleteI love cook books; thanks for the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI like that the recipes look like old fashioned recipe cards! There are some unique recipes listed!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds intriguing. I want to read this book.
ReplyDeleteI saw the fish on the side , and may read, A Dead Husband.
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkin cake looked good. All the books look good as well, maybe a Dead Mother, because I do prefer mysteries. Thankyou for the opportunity! Jill Broussard; minishoes@msn.com
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read Cowabunga Christmas, with respect to the Turtles.
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ReplyDeleteYes, I did notice the recipe section. The pumpkin cheesecake looks yummy. I would like to read A Dead Husband.
ReplyDeleteI've not read any of Anna's books yet so I would start with LOVE, A FOOT ABOVE THE GROUND. I like all the recipe's listed but especially love the gluten free, low fat, low sugar pumpkin cheesecake
ReplyDeleteThe recipes look great. I would like to read: A DEAD HUSBAND
ReplyDeleteI would love to read "A Dead Daughter". And yes, I noticed the recipe section. The chipotle Roast Chicken looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteA Dead Husband cause I haven't read it and I like to start with the first book in a series.
ReplyDeletea daughter looks good
ReplyDeleteI did see the recipe section. I love recipes and finding new ones to try. I would love to read A Dead Husband and then the rest of the series since I haven't read any of them yet.
ReplyDeleteHer Chipotle roast chicken recipe is definitely one that I will have to try! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI would like read a Dead Husband
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love, a foot above fground looks good. im on a weird diet for a bit so i need to make my own recipes, but will bookmark for later
ReplyDeleteI love a good murder. :-)
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Love the recipe section -- definitely going to be making some. Would love to read Dead Sister or Dead Husband -- sounds really intriguing. jody.714@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for new artichoke recipes. I will try the one I found on the web site. I want to read A Dead Husband. I want to know what Roger Stone had that got him killed.
ReplyDeleteI did notice the whats cooking section Awesome !
ReplyDeleteI would also like to read a dead husband
I did not notice until i read it and it was mentioned in the thing to do. The book i would most likely want to read is A foot Above The Ground.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great read!
ReplyDeleteLike that you share recipes on your website. I would like to read Love A Foot Above Ground.
ReplyDeleteI would like to read Love A Foot Above The Ground.The recipes look great and I love to look through them. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteA very nice website! I did notice the What's Cooking section and the french toast sounded especially good to me. I'd actually like to read all of the books but I think after A DEAD SISTER, I would read A DEAD HUSBAND! Also, I enjoyed reading Anna's bio and I'm amazed at your daring at such a young age. I feel a like a stick-in-the-mud!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect giveaway for Valentine's Day. I'm sure it will make someone's sweetheart happy.
ReplyDeleteI didn't originally notice so thanks for pointing it out. I've been wanting to get into bread and appreciate having a place to start!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving.
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
These sound like awesome reads and I love reading series but got to admit it is sometimes hared waiting for the next book. I have not read the first one A Dead Husband so I will have to get that one before reading this one . Thanks for sharing and love the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis blog give away sounds so good - what a good idea! I haven't heard of this book. Kaz
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome book, I do like reading a book that has a lot of mysteries.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great giveaway hop. I also loved reading your review of The Dead Sister. I am almost tempted to go out and buy one right now.
ReplyDeleteI think I would also liek to read a Dead Daughter.
ReplyDeleteI did not notice but I'm going back to look now!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read A DEAD HUSBAND :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice the what's cooking section until you pointed it out! I would like to read Love, a Foot Above the Ground.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read a dead husband.it looks interesting.I also checked out the recipe section and can't wait to try a few of them .
ReplyDeleteYou are a new author for me. I think it is a good idea about authors putting recipes in there books.
ReplyDeleteNo, but Dead Husband sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteThe storyline looks to be a popular concept that would translate well into a screen play or movie. I'm intrigued and will look out for this book.
ReplyDeleteThere are some yummy looking recipes. I'd love to try the Caprese Salad, and the 'Love a Foot Above the Ground' sounds like an interesting title.
ReplyDeleteI did not notice the recipe section on her site. I would like to read a dead husband that one sounds scary.
ReplyDeleteheather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com
No, I did not notice the recipe section but its a nice surprise. I really like the caprise salad.
ReplyDeleteI didn't! Cowabunga Christmas seems interesting
ReplyDeleteLove the recipes! I think I'd like to read A Dead Husband.
ReplyDeleteI would like to read Love, A Foot Above the Ground.
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice it! A Dead Husband for me! Gotta read the first book first!
ReplyDeleteI had to look but I finally found the recipe section. I'd like to read Cowabunga Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read A Dead Husband (Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery Book 1
ReplyDeleteYes, I found the recipe section on the website. I would also like to read Love A Foot Above the Ground. Looks like a good book! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read Happy Homicides 2 :) I did look at the recipe section and I like the recipes with the artichokes :)
ReplyDeleteI did notice the recipe section. I'd like to read A Dead Husband.
ReplyDeleteI want to eat the Green Chili Pork stew.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
LOVE, A FOOT ABOVE THE GROUND sounds like a great book.
ReplyDeleteThe recipes sound good. I think Murder At Catmmando Mountain would be a good read.
ReplyDeletei would like to read murder at catmmando mountain.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read A Dead Husband. I had not noticed the recipe section thanks for mentioning it.
ReplyDeleteI would like to read a Dead Sister.
ReplyDeleteYes I did!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read A Dead Daughter
I would like to read A Dead Husband.
ReplyDeleteI would like to read Love,A Foot Above The Ground
ReplyDeleteThe hatch chili recepie sounds great and I would love to read this book amongst others.
ReplyDeleteI did notice the recipes that go with the books...very cool! The book I would most like to read is "Love, A Foot Above the Ground." Looks Good!
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