One Hit Wonder (Prequel)

One Hit Wonder (Prequel)
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: KAC/Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2023-08-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944513299

For fans of Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Bond, USA Today Bestselling author Kristi Rose brings you a reluctant private investigator in this feel good, twisty, laugh out loud mystery. Sometimes it's not opportunity knocking, it's trouble. On the night of Samantha True’s first job as a forensic photographer she learns three things: Crime scenes are messy. Especially when you throw up on them. She may not be cut out for this. When the police drag her to a second investigation, she’s just as baffled by the crime scene as they are. Why is the school lunch lady, Miss Trina, chained to a pole? Is this somehow connected to the robberies taking place all over Wind River? Samantha might not be cut out for photographing blood-covered crime scenes, but being the daughter of the town newspaper man, she has plenty of investigating intuition. Besides, this is her hometown, and she’s not about to let it become ravaged by crime. As the locals rally to help Miss Trina, Samantha begins her poking around and uncovers sinister dealings, causing her to question everything–and everyone–she knows. Her small town is full of shadowy secrets. And she might be happier staying in the dark. A laugh-out-loud mystery that will keep you guessing and quickly turning the pages. One Hit Wonder offers the just right reader escape, but fair warning, this book leaves readers wanting more. Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers. This book doesn't haven't to be read in the series order and takes place 10 years prior to ALL BETS ARE OFF. Keywords: Cozy mystery, small town mystery, amateur sleuth, private investigator.

Trial By Fire: A Samantha True Mystery Boxset

Trial By Fire: A Samantha True Mystery Boxset
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 757
Release: 2023-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Warning: These books may cause spontaneous laughter. This twisty mystery series offers a good whodunnit, witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers. Book 1: One Hit Wonder (Series Prequel) Do your job or move along already. Trouble is, Samantha’s in too deep to do either one. A year into Samantha True’s forensic photography classes she knows three things: 1. Crime scenes are messy. 2. Especially when you throw up on them. 3. She may not be cut out for this. When the police drag her to an investigation, she’s just as baffled by the scene. With clues like superhero masks, disco balls, and Bigfoot, are they ever going to find who did it? As she digs deeper into the photographic evidence, she realizes her small town is full of secrets. And she might be happier staying in the dark. Book 2: All Bets Are Off Some days, no matter how awful, are not worth a do-over One wild weekend in Vegas Samantha True and her boyfriend impulsively marry. Six months later she learns three things about her new husband. He’s been killed in a freak accident. She’s inherited his secret PI business. He had another wife. Broke and devastated, she dives into learning the PI business—how hard can it be? Following a binge-watching how-to session on Youtube, Samantha’s ready to take her first case. When mysterious strangers show up at her doorstep demanding information about her dead husband, she realizes she's in over her head. Samantha must discover who he really was. But what if the truth puts her in danger, too? Book 3: Best Laid Plans No “learn to be a PI” video prepared her for this... When Samantha True witnesses Wind River's most popular principal keel over dead she knows three things. He's been murdered Proving it will be impossible They're gonna think she did it As she works to clear her name, Samantha learns "Principal Josh" is the king of slime balls. Eliminating suspects proves tricky when half the town has a motive for murder. It'll take the right private investigator to crack this killer's best laid plans. Let the binge reading begin. Life has thrown Samantha True some serious curve balls but she takes it like a champ and strikes back.

Dodged A Bullet

Dodged A Bullet
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2023-08-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In a game of cat and mouse, always be the cat. PI Samantha True is used to danger, but this time the stakes are higher than ever. Someone is trying to kill her. She’ll need her ex-sorta-husband’s help. It’s hard to spend time with a new boyfriend when your ex-sorta-husband is hanging around. Sam’s new client, YouTube star Lora Darling is famous for breaking barriers as a female gamer. But fame has its price. Lora has a stalker, one who intends to see her dead. When Lora’s partner is poisoned and Lora is drugged, Samantha knows the stalker is closer than they ever imagined. The gaming world isn’t all fun—and well, you know, games—it’s a multi-million-dollar cutthroat business. Throw in the meddling media, a sick father, and a contract killer and it’s just another Monday for Samantha True, PI. Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers. This book is a 6-8 hour read and doesn't haven't to be read in the series order.

Two Time Loser

Two Time Loser
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2023-07-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

For fans of Janet Evanovich and Veronica Mars come a twisty, laugh-out-loud, action packed mystery from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kristi Rose A fake fiancée. An alive deceased husband. Samantha’s life just got more complicated. When Stella MacInerney asks Samantha to be her maid of honor, she's surprised. The woman has enough stepdaughters from her three previous marriages to ask one of them. Why didn’t she? Then Leo asks Samantha to be his plus one to the wedding, as his fake fiancée. What’s up with that? So when Stella is kidnapped the eve of her wedding it’s up to Samantha to get to the bottom of these mysteries. Samantha vows three things: 1. Find Stella’s kidnappers and make them pay. She can’t wait to use her highest voltage stun gun on this bad guy. 2. Discover why Leo needs a fake fiancée? Who knew he had a past with the wedding planner? And when asked, he clams up. 3. Track down a key eyewitness in Stella’s disappearance who is a dead ringer for Carson. Could her dead husband really be alive? When Stella’s ransomed for three million dollars, Samantha has twenty-four hours to find her alive. All while pretending to be engaged to Leo to keep the smiling devil of a wedding planner at bay, never mind Samantha's facing her own matrimonial past. Samantha doesn’t know how she’ll feel if the witness turns out to be Carson. But she might just have to use her highest voltage stun gun on him, too. Unless her fake fiancée does it first. Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers. This book is a 2-4 hour read and doesn't haven't to be read in the series order.

Beach Town Love

Beach Town Love
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 1043
Release: 2023-06-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"Beach Town Love," is an irresistible boxset of four delightful romantic comedy novels by the USA TODAY bestselling author, Kristi Rose. Immerse yourself in the sun-soaked paradise of Daytona Beach, where the salty breeze carries the promise of romance, leaving hearts longing for more. 1. In "The Girl He Needs," Josie, a spirited and determined woman whose plans are interrupted when her car catches fire on the highway. Despite the precarious situation, she finds herself drawn to the attractive stranger in the truck who offers assistance. Little does she know her knight in shining armor, Brinn McRae, is a straight-laced and seemingly incompatible man. As fate intertwines their paths, Josie finds herself torn between loosening Brinn's tightly wound life or getting tangled up in it. 2. Laughter, alcohol, and the allure of a military man are the perfect recipe for a night of passion. Paisley Macallister in "The Girl He Knows," believes those have to be the reason for why she succumbed to the temptation of sleeping with her best friend's brother. But as their connection deepens, Paisley realizes that Hank wants more than just a fling. Though recently divorce, Paisley questions whether she is still the girl that Hank knows. With lingering doubts and a desire to protect her heart, she finds herself at a crossroads, torn between embracing the possibility of a happily ever after or guarding herself from potential heartbreak. 3. Meet Jayne Grandberry in "The Girl He Wants," a vibrant entrepreneur facing the challenges of love and height insecurities. Standing tall at six feet, Jayne finds it difficult to find a man who isn't intimidated by her stature. When she meets Stacey Cunningham, a financial wizard and single dad, their unexpected chemistry leads to a series of passionate encounters. Despite Jayne's doubts about her future, sone thing she’s certain of is she’s not marriage or mommy material. Will she take a leap of faith and embrace the possibility that she could have happiness in ways she never thought and be forever the girl he wants? 4. In "The Girl He Loves," Heather Michaels navigates the complexities of life as a single mother with a demanding schedule. Her chance encounter with Dax Griffin, her college flame, reignites a spark within her. However, Heather's overwhelming responsibilities make her doubt whether she can handle a relationship. As their passionate reunion unfolds, Heather must confront her fears and trust that she is worthy of love. Can she believe that she's the girl he loves? With her trademark blend of humor, wit, and heartfelt romance, Kristi Rose crafts a collection that will leave you laughing, swooning, and believing in the power of unexpected love. Lose yourself in the pages of "Beach Town Love” as four remarkable women find their happily-ever-afters in the most extraordinary ways.

The Girl He Needs

The Girl He Needs
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2020-05-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944513361

From USA Today Bestselling author comes a feel good romantic comedy series about love, friends, and family. For Fans of Christina Lauren and Emily Giffin. Three reasons I’m getting in a car with a stranger by Josie Woodmere: 1. My piece of crap car is on fire on the side of the highway. 2. The guy in the truck doesn’t look like a murderer… in fact, he’s hot. 3. Even if he tries something, I’m confident I could take him. Hottie in the truck, Brinn McRae turns out to be straight-laced and so not my type. Plus, I’m not looking for romance. I have to find a job and my estranged brother. The universe must have different plans because the first job my Daytona temp agency sends me to is Brinn’s flight school. And if I thought we weren’t compatible before, working in his small office makes me question my feelings. The only problem is I’m not sure if I want to loosen his straight-laces or choke him with them. I don’t know if he’s the man I want, but I’m positive I’m the girl he needs. Escape to Daytona Beach, Florida in this enemies to lover romance. The Girl He Needs is the first book in this chick lit, rom-com No Strings Attached Series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Only, you'll love this group of friends and want to share in their journey for love, happiness, and a few good laughs. Keywords: boss romance, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, hot pilot, hot military hero, streamy romance, chick lit romance, family drama, grumpy heroes, laugh out loud read, unforgettable characters, beach reads. Authors that may be similar: Emily Henry, Megan Quinn, Tessa bailey, Lucy Score, Emma St.Clair, Penny Reid, Julia Kent, and Jane Green.

Caught Off Guard

Caught Off Guard
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 332
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kristi Rose comes a fun, twisty, mystery series for fans of Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Bond. There’s no rule book for this deadly game When Samantha’s friend and sometimes boss AJ Gunn is accused of murdering the star quarterback for the Oregon pro-team she knows three things: 1. No way is AJ guilty even if he doesn’t have a solid alibi 2. This is not a one gal PI gig, she’s going to need help 3. Rich people are crazy If Samantha thought she was out of her element in Wind River, investigating in a new town is like working in a foreign land. Looking for a real suspect, Samantha meets a host of powerful characters with deep pockets and dark secrets. They’re dangerous and strike fast. And Samantha knows too much. She’ll have to watch her back. If not, AJ will go to jail for life and Samantha could end up paying the ultimate penalty. Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers. This book is a 6-8 hour read and doesn't haven't to be read in the series order.

Too Close For Comfort (A Samantha True Mystery Boxset)

Too Close For Comfort (A Samantha True Mystery Boxset)
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 670
Release: 2024-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This boxset includes the following books in the Samantha True Series: Caught Off Guard (Book 4) There’s no rule book for this deadly game When Samantha’s friend and sometimes boss AJ Gunn is accused of murdering the star quarterback for the Oregon pro-team she knows three things: No way is AJ guilty even if he doesn’t have a solid alibi This is not a one gal PI gig, she’s going to need help Rich people are crazy If Samantha thought she was out of her element in Wind River, investigating in a new town is like working in a foreign land. Looking for a real suspect, Samantha meets a host of powerful characters with deep pockets and dark secrets. They’re dangerous and strike fast. And Samantha knows too much. She’ll have to watch her back. If not, AJ will go to jail for life and Samantha could end up paying the ultimate penalty. Two Time Loser Book 5 A fake fiancée. An alive deceased husband. Samantha’s life just got more complicated. When Stella MacInerney asks Samantha to be her maid of honor, she's surprised. The woman has enough stepdaughters from her three previous marriages to ask one of them. Why didn’t she? Then Leo asks Samantha to be his plus one to the wedding, as his fake fiancée. What’s up with that? So when Stella is kidnapped the eve of her wedding it’s up to Samantha to get to the bottom of these mysteries. Samantha vows three things: 1. Find Stella’s kidnappers and make them pay. She can’t wait to use her highest voltage stun gun on this bad guy. 2. Discover why Leo needs a fake fiancée? Who knew he had a past with the wedding planner? And when asked, he clams up. 3. Track down a key eyewitness in Stella’s disappearance who is a dead ringer for Carson. Could her dead husband really be alive? When Stella’s ransomed for three million dollars, Samantha has twenty-four hours to find her alive. All while pretending to be engaged to Leo to keep the smiling devil of a wedding planner at bay, never mind Samantha's facing her own matrimonial past. Samantha doesn’t know how she’ll feel if the witness turns out to be Carson. But she might just have to use her highest voltage stun gun on him, too. Unless her fake fiancée does it first. Dodged a Bullet Book 6 In a game of cat and mouse, always be the cat. PI Samantha True is used to danger, but this time the stakes are higher than ever. Someone is trying to kill her. She’ll need her ex-sorta-husband’s help. It’s hard to spend time with a new boyfriend when your ex-sorta-husband is hanging around. Sam’s new client, YouTube star Lora Darling is famous for breaking barriers as a female gamer. But fame has its price. Lora has a stalker, one who intends to see her dead. When Lora’s partner is poisoned and Lora is drugged, Samantha knows the stalker is closer than they ever imagined. The gaming world isn’t all fun—and well, you know, games—it’s a multi-million-dollar cutthroat business. Throw in the meddling media, a sick father, and a contract killer and it’s just another Monday for Samantha True, PI. Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers.

The Girl He Knows

The Girl He Knows
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2020-06-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944513388

From USA Today Bestselling author comes a feel good romantic comedy series about love, friends, and family. For Fans of Christina Lauren and Emily Giffin. She wants one night, he wants forever. Three reasons I slept with my best friend’s brother by Paisley Macallister: 1. We laughed all night, the drinks were strong, and I needed to sleep somewhere. 2. I have a weakness for military men. 3. I know he won’t kiss and tell. … but lord when he kisses, he makes me forget I’ve completely broken the best friend code. So when he makes me a no strings attached offer, I figure we’ve already done it once. But Hank has never been the type for casual. He’s husband material, and I should’ve seen the problems with this plan from the beginning. As good as he makes me feel, the ink’s just dried on my divorce papers. I’m no longer the girl he knows. The Girl He Knows is a standalone book and can be read without reading the others, but you'll probably want to because this group of friends will draw you in, make you laugh, and warm your heart. And the men of Daytona Beach? Oh, they're sexy, protective, and striving to make the loves of their lives happy. This is the second book in the chick-lit, rom-com series. Keywords: friends to lovers, second chance romance, military hero, chick lit romance. Similar authors might be: Emily Henry, Megan Quinn, Tessa bailey, Lucy Score, Emma St. Clair, Penny Reid, Julia Kent, and Jane Green.

All Bets Are Off

All Bets Are Off
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2023-07-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944513310

From USA Today Bestselling author Kristi Rose comes a fun mystery series that offers action, adventure, twists, and laughs. For fans of Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Bond. Some days, no matter how awful, are not worth a do-over One wild weekend in Vegas Samantha True and her boyfriend impulsively marry. Six months later she learns three things about her new husband. He’s been killed in a freak accident. She’s inherited his secret PI business. He had another wife. Broke and devastated, she dives into learning the PI business—how hard can it be? Following a binge-watching How To session on YouTube, Samantha’s ready to take her first case. When mysterious strangers show up at her doorstep demanding information about her dead husband, she realizes she's in over her head. Samantha must discover who he really was. But what if the truth puts her in danger, too? Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers. This book is a 6-8 hour read and doesn't haven't to be read in the series order. This is technically the first book in the series. One Hit Wonder is a prequel that takes place 10 years prior to this book.