What do you think?
Rate this book
Clean Sweep Cozy Mystery #2
A Clean Break-In
A botched painting theft,
A house cleaner hired as a private detective,
A chance for a huge payday which Jane’s little family desperately needs,
But first she has to find the would-be thief!
When “Tides of Time” is featured in an art magazine, its worth is vastly increased. Increased enough that someone tried to steal it, but the attempted theft was unsuccessful.
Jane cleans houses to support her children and herself after her husband decided he no longer wanted to be a family man. She recently helped a client find a valuable ring that was stolen from her jewelry case. The client paid her well for finding it and then told all of her friends about the fabulous “private investigator” who had found it.
When the owners of the painting whose theft was botched need a private investigator, they hire Jane based on Jane’s client’s recommendation. She only has five days to find the culprit, but if she can, the payday will be well worth it!
You can’t help rooting for Jane as she goes through the list of potential thieves, all of whom have problems with the owners of the painting. Was the motive greed, a vendetta, or pure hatred of the owners?
This is the second book in the Clean Sweep Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author.
A house cleaner hired as a private detective,
A chance for a huge payday which Jane’s little family desperately needs,
But first she has to find the would-be thief!
When “Tides of Time” is featured in an art magazine, its worth is vastly increased. Increased enough that someone tried to steal it, but the attempted theft was unsuccessful.
Jane cleans houses to support her children and herself after her husband decided he no longer wanted to be a family man. She recently helped a client find a valuable ring that was stolen from her jewelry case. The client paid her well for finding it and then told all of her friends about the fabulous “private investigator” who had found it.
When the owners of the painting whose theft was botched need a private investigator, they hire Jane based on Jane’s client’s recommendation. She only has five days to find the culprit, but if she can, the payday will be well worth it!
You can’t help rooting for Jane as she goes through the list of potential thieves, all of whom have problems with the owners of the painting. Was the motive greed, a vendetta, or pure hatred of the owners?
This is the second book in the Clean Sweep Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author.
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2023
294 people are currently reading
25 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 15 of 15 reviews
October 4, 2023
Jane is a housekeeper who cleans homes and some businesses. She is also trying to removate an old house--but money is tight! She had successfully solved a missing jewelry case for one of her clients--who recommended her to another person--not as a housekeeper--but as a PI. The woman offered her a lot of money--so she figured what the heck--she would give it a try.
It seems someone had attempted to steal a very expensive painting. They did not get it--but the owners wanted to know who it was!! It was not easy as there had been many people in the house during that week. Would she ultimately figure it out?
Meanwhile she and her kids were helping an historian to hopefully find the treasure that was suppisedly somewhere in the town!
It seems someone had attempted to steal a very expensive painting. They did not get it--but the owners wanted to know who it was!! It was not easy as there had been many people in the house during that week. Would she ultimately figure it out?
Meanwhile she and her kids were helping an historian to hopefully find the treasure that was suppisedly somewhere in the town!
November 24, 2023
2nd book in the Clean Sweep series by Harman finds Jane being hired to investigate who tried to steal a painting. Although a house cleaner by trade, Jane has a knack in
Solving cases and this one is no exception. Given a list of potential thieves by the home owners, Jane sets out to find the culprit. It all culminates in a dinner party where the potential thieves have been invited and where Jane catches them red-handed. Her books are light and easy to read - always enjoy them!
Solving cases and this one is no exception. Given a list of potential thieves by the home owners, Jane sets out to find the culprit. It all culminates in a dinner party where the potential thieves have been invited and where Jane catches them red-handed. Her books are light and easy to read - always enjoy them!
January 24, 2024
Fun read
This was a very fun, quick read. The main characters are very likeable. The ending will make sure you have to read the whole series. The books are less than 200 pages. I read this one in a day. Fun read!
This was a very fun, quick read. The main characters are very likeable. The ending will make sure you have to read the whole series. The books are less than 200 pages. I read this one in a day. Fun read!
August 5, 2024
Great cozy mystery
Very enjoyable characters, engrossing story, comfortable situations, and interesting details. Just what a cozy mystery is supposed to be. Thanks Dianne Harman for the great read! Sincerely, Sharon
Very enjoyable characters, engrossing story, comfortable situations, and interesting details. Just what a cozy mystery is supposed to be. Thanks Dianne Harman for the great read! Sincerely, Sharon
August 24, 2024
light read
I enjoyed the two books in this series a lot! They have a plot, a little mystery and a little struggle. In life it isn’t easy to be a single mom but Jane pulls it all together!
Katie
I enjoyed the two books in this series a lot! They have a plot, a little mystery and a little struggle. In life it isn’t easy to be a single mom but Jane pulls it all together!
Katie
October 1, 2023
Great book
This is another great book in the Clean Sweep series by Dianne Harman. I love all of the characters and can't wait to see what happens next.
This is another great book in the Clean Sweep series by Dianne Harman. I love all of the characters and can't wait to see what happens next.
October 6, 2023
Who tried to steal that painting??? Jane will figure things out though, won't she??? Thank you, William!!! I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
December 30, 2023
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
February 9, 2024
Who tried to steal the painting and why??? She thinks that she deserves better??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
October 1, 2024
A cleaning woman and a detective!
Yes this is interesting for sure. How does Dianne Harman come up with these ideas. We'll it seems to work. Love these mystery series.
Yes this is interesting for sure. How does Dianne Harman come up with these ideas. We'll it seems to work. Love these mystery series.
October 12, 2024
A clean breakin
I like how Dianne continues with the search for the treasure in between solving thefts. Wonder if anything is going to develop with Henry too. On to number 3!!
I like how Dianne continues with the search for the treasure in between solving thefts. Wonder if anything is going to develop with Henry too. On to number 3!!
December 22, 2024
Nice friendly heroine
The kids are more than comic relief. They are her raison detre, and give a good sense of direction to the understory.
The kids are more than comic relief. They are her raison detre, and give a good sense of direction to the understory.
June 2, 2025
Nosey
I really enjoyed this book. It's two mysteries in one. One solved and one continued, something to look forward to. This is a page turner and I highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed this book. It's two mysteries in one. One solved and one continued, something to look forward to. This is a page turner and I highly recommend it.
October 27, 2023
one of my Favorite Authors
I love Dianne Herman’s books. She is one of my favorite authors.
I have read most of her books already.
I love Dianne Herman’s books. She is one of my favorite authors.
I have read most of her books already.
February 3, 2024
Who stole that painting and why??? They deserved it??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
Displaying 1 - 15 of 15 reviews