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One Beach, Two Babes, and The Squid
Get ready for a wild ride where danger and hilarity intertwine, and where the line between friend and foe blurs under the scorching Florida sun.
As the band sets the tropical soundtrack, investment advisor Tom McCall aims to bring some cool to the sizzling scene. But is he who he claims to be?
Enter Florida Freddi and Missy Mudd, the dynamic duo of real estate known as the Bikini Real Estate team. Their latest sale to Jules Armand takes an unexpected turn when suspicions arise—is Armand truly who he says he is, or is he the notorious Russian scam artist Boris Nabokov? Tom, alias for former cop turned private investigator Rick Dante, is on the case, unraveling a web of deceit that intertwines with Freddi's secret life as Sabrina, agent for exotic dancers. But their investigations lead to a darker truth—a female trafficking ring operated by ruthless Russians.
As Freddi and Rick's paths collide, sparks fly in more ways than one, igniting a magnetic attraction despite their mutual suspicions. With a colorful cast of characters, including Boomer the horse and The Squid, their journey will have you holding on tight as you barrel towards a chaotic and uproarious showdown.
As the band sets the tropical soundtrack, investment advisor Tom McCall aims to bring some cool to the sizzling scene. But is he who he claims to be?
Enter Florida Freddi and Missy Mudd, the dynamic duo of real estate known as the Bikini Real Estate team. Their latest sale to Jules Armand takes an unexpected turn when suspicions arise—is Armand truly who he says he is, or is he the notorious Russian scam artist Boris Nabokov? Tom, alias for former cop turned private investigator Rick Dante, is on the case, unraveling a web of deceit that intertwines with Freddi's secret life as Sabrina, agent for exotic dancers. But their investigations lead to a darker truth—a female trafficking ring operated by ruthless Russians.
As Freddi and Rick's paths collide, sparks fly in more ways than one, igniting a magnetic attraction despite their mutual suspicions. With a colorful cast of characters, including Boomer the horse and The Squid, their journey will have you holding on tight as you barrel towards a chaotic and uproarious showdown.
336 pages, Paperback
Published April 15, 2025
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May 27, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for providing the ARC 💕
This is a comedic mystery with dual POV following Freddi, a real estate agent with a double life as an agent for strippers and erotic dancers, and Tom, a private investigator who thinks she’s involved in a huge scam.
This book was entertaining with its wild plot that makes you want to pull out some red string and get an investigation board going! However, the many strings attached to the primary investigation felt a tad messy for the majority of the book, almost as if they were just being added for the sake of a huge crime being committed. All the drama also meant the ending felt fairly rushed so it would have been nice to see that extended.
As for side characters, I liked pretty much all of them :) the only character I wasn’t keen on was Jamie Bond (a very on the nose reference which made me laugh out loud) who felt very forced into the story just to give Tom someone to talk to. Which was unnecessary given the list of other characters Tom gets close to in order to gain intel on his suspects and what they are up to.
There were also A LOT of Magnum P.I. References which went a bit over my head.
Overall, this was a quick fun read and I would recommend it if over the top mystery is your cup of tea!
This is a comedic mystery with dual POV following Freddi, a real estate agent with a double life as an agent for strippers and erotic dancers, and Tom, a private investigator who thinks she’s involved in a huge scam.
This book was entertaining with its wild plot that makes you want to pull out some red string and get an investigation board going! However, the many strings attached to the primary investigation felt a tad messy for the majority of the book, almost as if they were just being added for the sake of a huge crime being committed. All the drama also meant the ending felt fairly rushed so it would have been nice to see that extended.
As for side characters, I liked pretty much all of them :) the only character I wasn’t keen on was Jamie Bond (a very on the nose reference which made me laugh out loud) who felt very forced into the story just to give Tom someone to talk to. Which was unnecessary given the list of other characters Tom gets close to in order to gain intel on his suspects and what they are up to.
There were also A LOT of Magnum P.I. References which went a bit over my head.
Overall, this was a quick fun read and I would recommend it if over the top mystery is your cup of tea!
June 10, 2025
This book was such a wild ride! I love a good thriller, and this book added such a fun twist to the theme. Freddi and Missy are two of the main characters who run a real estate business. Freddi also has a side hustle as an agent for exotic dancers, and she goes by Sabrina in that line of work. The story is based in Florida, which, as a native Floridian, I loved. I like it when I can understand the places that are talked about on a more personal level. I could vividly picture a club and Cuban restaurant in Ybor City when it was mentioned in the book.
In comes Tom McCall, aka Rick, the private investigator. Their paths start to cross as he suspects there is a trafficking scandal going on in the club she works for.
I enjoyed Desiree's back story and her actual identity. The story goes so much deeper than what you would expect.
Favorite quote:
"Sorry, I always buy my Girl Scout cookies from the neighbor's kid."
I liked it when Tom and Freddi finally started to work together towards the end. At times, I felt like things were a bit hard to follow, but overall, I enjoyed the story. Thank you to Netgalley, Turner Publishing Company, and Buck Buchanan for an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion.
In comes Tom McCall, aka Rick, the private investigator. Their paths start to cross as he suspects there is a trafficking scandal going on in the club she works for.
I enjoyed Desiree's back story and her actual identity. The story goes so much deeper than what you would expect.
Favorite quote:
"Sorry, I always buy my Girl Scout cookies from the neighbor's kid."
I liked it when Tom and Freddi finally started to work together towards the end. At times, I felt like things were a bit hard to follow, but overall, I enjoyed the story. Thank you to Netgalley, Turner Publishing Company, and Buck Buchanan for an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion.
May 14, 2025
If there’s such a thing as “cozy 80s vibes P.I. Mystery rom-com,” that’s what this felt like to me. It was kind of ridiculous but a fun time either way. Two attractive real estate agents become involved in a P.I.’s investigation into some sketchy Russian criminals and adventures ensue. I wasn’t really in love with the characters but they were interesting, if a bit of caricature-ish, but overall it was a fun read and did make me laugh.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read and review this book.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read and review this book.
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