Live and Let Grind
$69.32
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
29 November 2022
Summary
Laid-off journalist Lana Lewis is thriving as the proprietor of Perkatory, a coffee shop on quirky Devil’s Beach island, Florida. She’s juggling a relationship with police chief Noah Garcia, enjoying the company of her best friend, Erica, and relishing the companionship of her golden Shih Tzu, Stanley. Only problem is her neighbor, Gus, who incessantly uses his leaf blower, disturbing everyone in the neighborhood. Lana has learned to tune it out, but Erica’s rage boils over and she confronts …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781639101122 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1639101128 |
| Author: | Tara Lush |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 29 November 2022 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 218mm x 146mm |
| Series: | A Coffee Lover's Mystery |
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Critics Review
Praise for Live and Let Grind:
“Behind-the-scenes sleuthing, sly confrontations with witnesses … [and] romance.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Vivid and delightful … A fun and entertaining read for lovers of coffee shop mysteries.”
—San Francisco Book Review
“A fun ‘whodunnit’ read from first page to last.”
—Midwest Book Review
“A must-read for those looking for a cozy mystery that celebrates all of the quirks that make Florida so unique.”
—Kings River Life
Praise for the Coffee Lover’s Mysteries:
“It doesn’t matter if you like your coffee hot or cold, you’ll love GROUNDS FOR MURDER. Tara Lush brings the quirky town of Devil’s Beach to life. You can almost smell the coffee and feel the heat. A sure winner!”
—Joyce Tremel, author of the Brewing Trouble mysteries
“Clever prose, quirky characters, and a lovable pup are only the start of what makes Tamara Lush’s Grounds for Murder a most delightful addition to your cozy mystery library. Also, as a former Floridian, may I say Lush encapsulated my home state’s quixotic weirdness to perfection.”
—Harper Kincaid, author of To Kill a Mocking Girl
“A wonderful series debut that is a silky-smooth blend of humor, mystery and romance with a feisty heroine and a delicious island setting.”
—Peg Cochran, USA Today bestselling author
“Tara Lush brews a fun Florida mystery, topped with a sweet frothy romance. Enjoy this blend of sunshine and quirky characters.”
—Elaine Viets, award-winning author of the Dead-End Job mysteries
“Enjoyable … Distinctive characters complement the twisty plot.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A plucky heroine whose sleuthing inevitably leads to peril.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Lush manages to braid the Florida-osity of things into a solid murder mystery…A compelling read.”
—The Gabber
About The Author
Tara Lush
Tara Lush is a Rita Award finalist, an Amtrak writing fellow, and a George C. Polk Award winning journalist. For the past decade, she’s been a reporter with the Associated Press, covering crime, alligators, natural disasters, and politics. She also writes contemporary romance set in tropical locations. A fan of vintage pulp-fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, and 1980s fashion, she lives with her husband and two dogs on the Gulf coast.
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