Reference to Adrian Monk cracked me up. I'm still reading, but I wanted to remember that. More later.It took me awhile to get through this one. I liked the characters and I liked the series premise. I rated it four stars because of some of the clever jokes, puns, and pop culture references made m...
Gina Santiago said later that week. Lisa Ortez, Chico’s ex-wife, had finally come forward and posted a small notice in the Savannah Herald about a memorial service for Chico. She’d asked Gina to organize the event and to contact as many friends and clients as she could. Gina had told us that the ...
I’m Carla. Can I join you?” A middle-aged woman with hennaed hair swooped down on me, pulling an extra folding chair up to the long table set up under the trees. It was midday and I was having a quick lunch with Lola and a few of the cast and crew members. Hank was still MIA, but Marion had order...
“Let’s hope those flyers helped,” she said cheerfully. “We could use some new business.” Last week, we’d handed out flyers and coupons for our new Handheld Dessert Menu around town, and we hoped we’d made a splash. The menu items included everything from caramel cake pops to tiny jars of mini-des...
Ali said consolingly. “Are you sure you want to go ahead with the Dream Club tonight? We can always reschedule.” It was our regular meeting day and I was eager to discuss new developments in the case. The members were scheduled to arrive in a couple of hours. “I’m fine,” I...
I’d left Mr. Big dozing happily in my bedroom with a fresh litter box, a full dish of Meow Mix, and a water bowl. My beloved Pugsley had been banished to the den sofa last night. I’m sure he and Mr. Big will reach a detente eventually, but I figured it was a good idea to keep them separated for a...
“Maggie, you never warned me how good-looking he was,” she gushed, spooning salads onto our dinner plates. The quesadillas from the grill were a little overdone but still edible with a hefty dollop of Lark’s homemade salsa spooned on top. “Can you imagine? I opened the door and nearly fainted. Th...