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Colleen Helme

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Solving crimes with sass, suspense, and a splash of the supernatural.
Colleen Helme is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, best known for her fast-paced, laugh-out-loud Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, where cozy mystery meets a dash of the paranormal. With over 19 books in the series and several more in her Sand and Shadow and the Love, Loyalty and Larceny series, she’s built a world in which readers love to escape.

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Colleen Helme Thanks Sally!! I'm so happy you are enjoying them! I am hard at work on #11, but I don't have a release date yet! It won't be for a few months as I am…moreThanks Sally!! I'm so happy you are enjoying them! I am hard at work on #11, but I don't have a release date yet! It won't be for a few months as I am just getting started. Thanks for reading! You keep me going! For monthly updates, sign up for my newsletter at colleenhelme.com! Shelby also has her own blog at shelbynicholsconsulting.com if you want to keep up with her everyday life! Enjoy! Best, Colleen (less)
Colleen Helme Since DEEP IN DEATH is number six in the Shelby Nichols Series, I wanted to try something different. I thought it would be a nice change to have Uncle…moreSince DEEP IN DEATH is number six in the Shelby Nichols Series, I wanted to try something different. I thought it would be a nice change to have Uncle Joey and Ramos in trouble instead of Shelby. Of course that was where I started...but what actually happened once I got writing the story wasn't that cut and dry. I am a discovery writer, so I never know exactly where the story will take me, but that's what I love about writing. It's also what makes it hard, because it seems easy to get Shelby into trouble, but getting her out of it can be a challenge!(less)
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It's LIVE!! Book 19 POISONED TRUTH!! Get your copy today and see what Shelby's up to!!Poisoned Truth
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Poisoned Truth by Colleen Helme
"A brilliant read

The latest instalment in the Shelby Nichols adventures series is a brilliant read, with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster, and more assassination attempts than a political rally! It made me laugh out loud many times and I lo" Read more of this review »
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I am completely hooked on this series. The characters are unique to say the least. This is not the same old same old series. The storylines are interesting and definitely different. I like the fast paced tempo relieved with a bit of " Read more of this review »
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"10 stars would t be enough with this one. Incredible all the twists and turns in the adventure with Shelby. The personal life makes it complete with our love for her and her characters. Ramos ? Babe, what can I say ❤️"
Poisoned Truth by Colleen Helme
"GREAT STORY!

I adore the Shelby Nichols series and this novel was just as wonderful as all the previous ones. Shelby is an awesome mother, wife, PI, police consultant and niece to Uncle Joey. This was a great mystery, what an adventure! Highly recomme" Read more of this review »
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“There are times when a satisfying lie is better than the awful truth.”
Colleen Helme, Carrots

“Of course, the way Ramos had acted probably made it seem like I was his girlfriend, but did they have to think I wasn’t his type? At all?”
Colleen Helme, Lie or Die

“A stray thought that maybe I should run away to South America started to sound like a good idea. I could change my name to Nikki Shelverstien and dye my hair a rich dark brunette. I could be a maid at a high-class hotel and pretend I didn’t speak Spanish or English so everyone would leave me alone.”
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Cheryl Landmark Colleen wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Thanks for switching editions, Colleen. I hope you enjoy the book."

Hey - Just wondering - is it out on kindle? If not do you have any plans to do so?
Thanks!"


Yes, there is a Kindle edition. If you go to my profile and click on the "Wind and Fire" image, you'll see the Kindle edition under Other Editions and the url link to it on Amazon.


Colleen Helme Cheryl wrote: "Thanks for switching editions, Colleen. I hope you enjoy the book."

Hey - Just wondering - is it out on kindle? If not do you have any plans to do so?
Thanks!


Cheryl Landmark Thanks for switching editions, Colleen. I hope you enjoy the book.


Cheryl Landmark Hi, Colleen. I noticed that you have my book "Wind and Fire" on your to-read list. First of all, thank you very much for adding it!

I just wanted to let you know that the edition you have marked is no longer in print. If you go to my author profile, you'll see another version there with two hands holding fire on the cover. This is the most current edition. If you could change your edition to this one instead of the other one, that would be great. Thanks.


Colleen Helme I'm glad you liked the artwork. I will send you a PDF copy to your email address listed on your blogspot. I hope you will enjoy it. There is also some artwork for Flame of Destiny on my website - hope you'll take a look!
Happy Reading! :)


Cheryl Landmark The Lord of Wind and Fire series you just marked to read sounds very intriguing, too. Groan!! My TBR pile just keeps getting bigger and bigger, so, as much as I would love to read these books, I'd better hold off for awhile. :) But, they're definitely going to end up there later.


Colleen Helme Wow - Thanks Cheryl. I hope you like it. I will definitely check out yours too. I love to find new authors and goodreads is a great forum for that.
Happy Reading!


Cheryl Landmark Thanks for accepting my friend request, Colleen. Just wanted you to know that I ordered your book "Songbird" and added it to my TBR pile. It sounds like it's right up my alley for young adult fantasy.


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