"Exciting who-done-it"
After her husband's death, Samantha Shaw learns her
deceased spouse was a two timing drug-dealing louse, who
was planning to leave her and their two sons. Now Samantha
is determined to make Heart Mates, her dating service, a
success and never depend on a man for anything. She is
involved in a relationship with private detective Gabe
Pulizzi, but she is trying to do things her own way and
though he doesn't like it he understands her insecurities. Murder is the last thing on Samantha's mind when she goes
to consult with her friend Faye Miller about some
advertising brochures she is creating for Heart Mates.
After being let into Faye's hotel room, she finds her
friend's body holding a brochure advertising Heart Mate in
her hand. The police think Faye's estranged husband is the
killer but after talking to him Samantha's positive he's
innocent. He hires her to find the real killer and
Samantha starts investigating, attracting the attention of
the real killer who is determined to stop her any way he
can. DYING TO MEET YOU is a terrific cozy starring a heroine who
is smart, sassy, and sexy. The romance scenes between the
protagonist and her boyfriend are hot and steamy, making
this romantic mystery a novel that will appeal to both
genres. Jennifer Apodoca has her heroine jumping from one
dangerous action scene into another while she is taking
care of her business, her children, coping with her
cantankerous mother and worrying about the antics of her
grandfather. Readers who like a light mystery without any
gore will want to read this exciting who-done-it. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted April 24, 2003
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