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J.A. Kazimer

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Mystery, Crime, Fantasy

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J.A. Kazimer crafts crime fiction that smells like rain on hot pavement and trouble around the corner. Known for razor‑sharp dialogue, bruised‑but‑beating hearts, and a wicked sense of humor, Kazimer writes about people who shouldn’t be heroes but keep stepping up anyway.

Armed with a forensic psychology background and a love of all things noir, Kazimer builds worlds where loyalty is currency, danger is constant, and every choice leaves a mark.

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	Curses! A Fked Up Fairytale (F*ed-Up Fairytale, #1) 3.33 avg rating — 1,045 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Froggy Style (F***ed-Up Fairytale, #2) 3.68 avg rating — 172 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	F***ed Up Fairy Tale News 3.18 avg rating — 186 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sex with a Shooting Star (The Junkie Tales Book 1) 3.52 avg rating — 112 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fairyland Murders (Deadly Ever After, #1) 3.43 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Shot of Murder (A Lucky Whiskey Mystery #1) 3.72 avg rating — 87 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Junkie Tales 3.71 avg rating — 86 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Assassin's Heart (The Assassins #1) 3.68 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Still as Death (A Lucky Whiskey Mystery, #2) 4.23 avg rating — 30 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lady in Pink (Deadly Ever After, #2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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CUFFED: A Detective Goldie Locks Mystery by J.A. Kazimer and Meet Goldie Locks

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I’ve come across many fairy tales re-telling, but this is the first time I find this fairy tale, and it’s amazing.

The story is CUFFED: A Detective Goldie Locks Mystery by J.A. Kazimer, an adult, fantasy romance that released yesterday.

Detective Goldie Locks isn’t looking for just the right bed. Or any bed for that matter. She’s on the hunt for a killer. When she discovers th

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F***ed-Up Fairytale (5 books)
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Deadly Ever After (2 books)
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The Assassins (2 books)
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Wilde Crimes (3 books)
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Blood on the Tracks (Sydney Rose Parnell, #1)

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One in a Million

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“As you can see," I gestured to each of my appendages, "I am just fine. No need to worry." I almost added "your pretty little head" but I wasn't in the mood to pick up my teeth from the shag carpet.”
― J.A. Kazimer, Curses! A F**ked Up Fairytale

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message 7: by Becky

Dec 17, 2013 05:55PM

Hey, Julie! Thanks for friending me here. I hope to wallow in your vast knowledge.
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message 6: by Robert

Apr 01, 2012 10:35PM

Thanks for accepting my friend request, Julie. It was a pleasure meeting you at Left Coast Crime.

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Apr 01, 2012 03:36PM

Thank- you for the friendship!
Have a wonderful Day!

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message 4: by Terry

May 20, 2011 05:19PM

Hey Julie, here we are, friends on Goodreads. I'm going crazy with these social media sites. Such is the price us famous people have to pay... :)

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Apr 05, 2011 05:05PM

Hey J.A. thanks for the friendship, I grew up in Louisville Colorado, I look forward to checking out your work.
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Feb 23, 2011 03:23PM

Hi j.a., I'm sorry I'm slow in stopping by to say thanks for becoming a friend. It seems my day is over before it even began lately. While I'm here I'd like to let you know if you ever have any questions about any of the titles on my shelves or about eHarlequin.com and all it has to offer, please ask. I'll be happy to answer. I’ll also have Harlequin news updates on my profile on a regular basis so be sure to stop by to keep up on everything Harlequin!

Happy reading,
Kim S., Harlequin Books ambassador

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message 1: by Jonathan

Feb 10, 2011 08:40PM

Hello! Best Wishes with your books. That is awesome that you are a Private Eye!

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