A Hot Flash of Homicide: A Steamy Romantic Comedy Murder Mystery (Flamingo Cove Book 1)

Name: A Hot Flash of Homicide: A Steamy Romantic Comedy Murder Mystery (Flamingo Cove Book 1)
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Rating: 4.4 (381 reviews)
Author: Dawn Dugle

by Dawn Dugle

Romance Mystery Thriller

4.4 (381)

4.4 stars from 381 reviews

242 pages~4 hr readPublished 2021-05-28

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Perfect for you if...

You love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series but want a protagonist who's navigating midlife, hormones, and actual consequences.
You want mystery and romance in equal measure, with humour that doesn't rely on twee coiness or exhausting cuteness.
You're over 35 and tired of seeing female leads in their twenties solve crimes whilst looking effortlessly perfect.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your mysteries dark, gritty, and devoid of romantic subplots or comedic banter.
You're sensitive to menopause-related humour or themes and want to avoid them entirely.
You need a fully resolved murder case by the end of book one, rather than a series arc that builds across multiple instalments.

About this book

Sergeant Wysdom Ward's 40th birthday takes an unexpected turn when her family forgets the occasion, perimenopause arrives with unwelcome symptoms, and she faces trouble at work for punching her boss. Things improve when an attractive stranger becomes her birthday companion for the night. The next day, Ward must arrest this same man for murder. As the first book in the Flamingo Cove series, this story follows Ward as she navigates a romantic comedy murder mystery involving a couple over 40. The narrative includes humorous moments and concludes with a happy-for-now ending. The series consists of four completed books, with each installment moving Ward closer to her happily-ever-after. Readers should check the author's website for content advisories.

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