Detective Allan Wellborn dropped Hattie for Blonde Bimbo who, coincidentally, is employed at NLB where fishy things are taking place. When Allan interviews Hattie, he must determine why all signs point to her as a suspect.
Can Hattie discover why Allan dumped her and who is murdering auditors before death strikes again?
“So, you really have no intention of giving me my birthday present?”
“Not really. This one needs to be savored.”
Bouncey, bouncey. “Besides, your mom would kill me if I told.”
Uh-oh. My radar surfaced like a periscope on a Dclass nuclear submarine armed with twenty deadly missiles. This would not do. No siree. Sometimes, Mom’s surprises were incredibly unique. Translated, this meant on occasion her presents were:
—Butt ugly
—Not needed
—Childish
I didn’t want to sound completely ungrateful about Mom’s gifts. In truth, I very much appreciated everything she gave me. I really struggled with keeping the unusual presents and then donating them to a charity when they weren’t used. Most had been stashed on the top shelf of my closet in case she visited and made inquiries about them.
“Not really. This one needs to be savored.”
Bouncey, bouncey. “Besides, your mom would kill me if I told.”
Uh-oh. My radar surfaced like a periscope on a Dclass nuclear submarine armed with twenty deadly missiles. This would not do. No siree. Sometimes, Mom’s surprises were incredibly unique. Translated, this meant on occasion her presents were:
—Butt ugly
—Not needed
—Childish
I didn’t want to sound completely ungrateful about Mom’s gifts. In truth, I very much appreciated everything she gave me. I really struggled with keeping the unusual presents and then donating them to a charity when they weren’t used. Most had been stashed on the top shelf of my closet in case she visited and made inquiries about them.
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ReplyDeleteAre any of the characters in your book inspired (or partially inspired) by people you know in your real life?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great story. Enjoyed the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, and thank you so much for having me as we welcome Fall!
ReplyDeleteHi, Lisa! So glad to see you today. Big plans?
Hi clojo9372! Oh my. In my first book, I worked with two people who were...different. So some of their characteristics appear in them. Hattie's sister has wild hair like my sister. And my son won't read my book because he thinks Allan Wellborn is Handsome, my husband. Uh, no.
Hi, Marcy! So glad you enjoyed the excerpt. I had so much fun writing over the top Mom. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteHi, Rita! Thank you so much. I hope you get a chance to read the whooollle enchilada. Hugs!
DeleteI was thinking of Hattie in "Temporarily Employed," and she would make a good sitcom character.
ReplyDeleteThese sound great. I'm surprised there haven't been any murders in my office. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading this one! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds awesome and I loved the notes on the author, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteVicki Bateman is a new author to me and the book sounds like an amazing read. Looking forward to reading.
ReplyDeleteVicki Bateman is a new author to me and the book sounds like an amazing read. Looking forward to reading.
ReplyDeleteHi, Angela! I've had others say the same thing. Who knows??? And I do make fun of her predicament tv style in one book. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jana Leah! Oh now that is funny. Keep me posted. LOLOL
Hi, Victoria! When you finish, please let me know what you think. Hugs!!!
Hi, Judy! You are so welcome and thank you. Spread the word. LOLOL
Hi, Dianne! I'm so happy I am a new author to you. I've been around for eleven years, however, spreading the word to millions of readers is a little tricky. Tell a few friends for me. Hugs!
Thank you for the excerpt & generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHi, Beth Ann! Oh you are most welcome. If you win, can you consider my book? LOLOL
DeleteI like the blend of genres!
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Thanks, Trix. Genre blending has gone on for a long time.
DeleteHi, Richard! I like your mom's definition. LOL
Nice title. My mom always said insanity was just a phase I was going through.
ReplyDeleteIf you could be any leading character from a bestselling book, who would you be and why?
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds like a fun story to read! I haven't read the first book though, would it spoil the enjoyment for me? Would I miss something important, I wonder.
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying following this tour, thank you for all the great blog posts and excerpts!
ReplyDeleteHi, Richard! and good morning, too. I love your mom's saying.
ReplyDeleteHi, Mai T! Oh my that is a tough question. I think I would like to be Kinsey Milhone from Sue Grafton's books. I like her style, her humor, her deduction abilities.
Hi, Dee! No, I don't think you'll miss too much by reading the second one first. I read Janet E's #4 first and then went back and caught up. Try it!
Hi, Nikolina! I'm so glad you are enjoying the tour and I hope to see more of you in the future. Hugs.
Sounds like a great book and it's got a very eye catching cover!
ReplyDeleteHi, Eva! and thank you for the compliment. Having a cartoon cover is always tricky. There's no bare chested guy, no damsel in distress. LOL
DeleteI really enjoyed learning about this book! I can't wait to read more. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of your books before so I bought Temporarily Employed.I'm only on chapter 4.So far I find it hilarious. I look forward to finishing it and getting the second book in the series.
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