BLURB
Alex O’Hara wants to take her investigation agency in a new direction—background checks for potential spouses. She hopes this new case will do the trick when a high-powered executive asks for info on her new boyfriend. Is the man she met on a cruise her Mr. Right or is he too good to be true? On the same day, Alex gets another case—finding a deadbeat dad. And both women want to double her rates so she’ll give them highest priority. She can’t believe her luck. Her finances are on the upswing. If only Nick Palzetti was around to share her good news. He disappeared on Christmas Eve, and she hasn’t heard from him in almost three months. But glitchy phones and no internet bring everything to a screeching halt.
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EXCERPT
“Dottie Matthews said you’re the best at finding people.” Perched on the visitor chair in my office, Stephanie Voorhees clutched her purse.
The old saying “When it rains, it pours” was true. I mean, when did I ever get two cases on the same day? Nora Finley in the morning, and Stephanie Voorhees late in the afternoon. I should have stopped the woman from pouring out her story, but she’d said the magic words. Dottie Matthews.
“You need to find that deadbeat who hasn’t paid child support in two years. My kids—his kids—need new shoes. Boots, too. And snowsuits don’t grow on trees. My God, you can’t believe how fast they outgrow their clothes.”
“Have you gone to the police? They are vigilant about making deadbeat dads pay what the court has mandated.”
If her kids needed new shoes and winter coats, she shouldn’t be shelling out money to hire an investigator.
“Mrs. Voorhees, Michigan—”
“It’s Ms. I’ve taken back my maiden name.”
“Ms. Voorhees, Michigan has zero tolerance for fathers who don’t pay child support. I can give you information on how to—”
“I’ve already done all that.” She cut me off again. “I want action, and I don’t see it from the Bloomfield Hills police. That’s where we lived when he left us. I want you to find that b*****d.”
“Right now, I can’t take on another case. I—”
Her eyes filled with tears. Were they real or a practiced reaction? “B-But, why . . .”
What did I do to deserve this? A windfall—two emotion-packed cases—when I didn’t have time to devote to either.
“Ms. Voorhees, Stephanie. I can’t devote the time necessary to do justice to your case. Perhaps next month—”
She tried to stifle a gasp. “A month?”
Oh, hell. She looked so crestfallen, I added, “Or three weeks.”
At that, she brightened. Tears miraculously gone. I’d been played. “Three weeks is fine. I mean, it’s not fine but acceptable. I’ve waited this long—nearly two years—what’s a few weeks?”
“Are you sure? I might not be able to—”
“I have faith in you. Dottie Matthews says you’re the best.”
BIO
Diane Burton combines her love of mystery, adventure, science fiction and romance into writing romantic fiction. Besides the science fiction romance Switched and Outer Rim series, she is the author of One Red Shoe, a romantic suspense, and the Alex O’Hara PI mysteries. Diane and her husband live in Michigan. They have two children and three grandchildren.
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Thanks for spotlighting my newest mystery, Linda.
I do like this book, Diane! All the best with sales 🙂
Thanks so much, Monique.
This sounds terrific. Can’t wait to read.
Marissa, you are so kind. 🙂
This sounds both humorous and romantically-conflicted! Best wishes for continued success.
Definitely conflicted, Susan. Thanks.
All the best with this super sounding book
Thanks, Linda.
This is definitely a great read…humor and mystery all rolled into one. Love it!
Thanks, Alicia. You know my off-beat sense of humor.
I loved The Case of the Bygone Brother! I can’t wait to read this one. Alex is a wonderful character. I admire her strength.
Thanks, Kara, for letting me know you enjoyed Bygone Brother. i hope you like this one, too.
Another great excerpt!
PamT
Thanks, Pam. Merry Christmas to you & your family.
Love the excerpt, Diane! Alex O’Hare sounds like my kind of heroine! Best wishes and many sales!
Thanks so much, Darcy. I want to be like Alex when I grow up. 🙂
I loved the first book in this series and can’t wait to read the second! It sounds just as wonderful. I gifted the first to my sister for her birthday, and she loved it too, so I just ordered the second to be delivered to her Kindle on Christmas day. Thanks for brightening our worlds with your fun stories, Diane.
Wow, Leah, thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed Bygone Brother. I hope your sister enjoys the Fabulous Fiance, too. Merry Christmas to you & your family.
Wishing you many sales on your new release!
Thanks, Maureen. Happy Holidays!