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Paradise Valley Mystery #6
The Harbor of Lies
From NY Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs comes Book 6 in the wildly popular Paradise Valley Mystery series.
The captivating romance between sassy private-eye Emily Parker and sexy police detective Colin Andrews has been filled with mystery, danger, and intrigue. He’s finally convinced her to marry him—if only they can make it to the altar unscathed. Days before the wedding, when Emily discovers a dead body outside her hotel room door, she and Colin, along with their wedding party, are drawn into another murder mystery, once more putting their love and commitment to the test. Can they solve the murder and make it to the altar before someone else winds up dead?
The captivating romance between sassy private-eye Emily Parker and sexy police detective Colin Andrews has been filled with mystery, danger, and intrigue. He’s finally convinced her to marry him—if only they can make it to the altar unscathed. Days before the wedding, when Emily discovers a dead body outside her hotel room door, she and Colin, along with their wedding party, are drawn into another murder mystery, once more putting their love and commitment to the test. Can they solve the murder and make it to the altar before someone else winds up dead?
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2014
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Debra Burroughs
26 books225 followersDebra Burroughs writes with intensity and power. Her characters are rich and the stories are full of compelling suspense and real romance. She can be found, most days, sitting in front of her computer in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, dreaming up and writing about strong women, their relationships with men (good and bad), involved in exciting, mysterious, and romantic situations.
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June 15, 2016
I am taken aback at all the high ratings given to this book. For me it was disappointing.
I am glad she married Colin and that they deeply love one another
Three stars is all I could give and I thought it was a poor way to end this great series.
I am glad she married Colin and that they deeply love one another
Three stars is all I could give and I thought it was a poor way to end this great series.
June 19, 2020
Romance, suspense, and fun
This cozy mystery is full of likable characters, lush imagery, and unexpected twists. It is an easy read that is hard to put down. I hope to read other books in this series.
This cozy mystery is full of likable characters, lush imagery, and unexpected twists. It is an easy read that is hard to put down. I hope to read other books in this series.
October 20, 2018
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August 14, 2020
This book isn't a "hang onto your seat",
bite your nails mystery. The romance is a few kisses, then, fade to the next scene. It held my attention throughout, but I must admit I'm not much of a detective. With this book, you don't have a clue, until close to the end, when more information is revealed. It was a mystery until then. Afterward, it was self explanatory.Yes, it's worth the read. It was enjoyable.
bite your nails mystery. The romance is a few kisses, then, fade to the next scene. It held my attention throughout, but I must admit I'm not much of a detective. With this book, you don't have a clue, until close to the end, when more information is revealed. It was a mystery until then. Afterward, it was self explanatory.Yes, it's worth the read. It was enjoyable.
February 11, 2018
Good story
I enjoyed reading this but got very distracted by the "Maine" terminology. A lot less of that would have made it better.
Emily and Colin go to Maine to get married. Of course they find a dead body and have three days to solve it. Chaos ensues , all kinds of thing go on, but they manage to solve the case in the nick of time, before their wedding.
I enjoyed reading this but got very distracted by the "Maine" terminology. A lot less of that would have made it better.
Emily and Colin go to Maine to get married. Of course they find a dead body and have three days to solve it. Chaos ensues , all kinds of thing go on, but they manage to solve the case in the nick of time, before their wedding.
December 15, 2020
Well written book.
The characters, plot, and storyline are all very good.
A couple go to Maine to get married. He is a cop and she likes to solve mysteries. Things start to happen that needs both of their abilities.
A fast paced book that holds your interest from first to last page.
The characters, plot, and storyline are all very good.
A couple go to Maine to get married. He is a cop and she likes to solve mysteries. Things start to happen that needs both of their abilities.
A fast paced book that holds your interest from first to last page.
January 22, 2023
I’ve enjoyed reading this series and find the books easy to read and they hold my interest. The only problem is the name of Ernie’s wife- it’s been different in each of the last 3 books. The only thing that’s the same is all the names start with “M.” I know the wife isn’t a main character, but it does seem that the author should keep her name the same.
March 20, 2024
With the wedding of Emily and Colin drawing closer what more can go wrong? A change of location entirely with her sister taking the lead in planning it they've had the three bad things happen already right?
A fast plot with all the gang and a number of new friends this book has a lot packed into it I couldn't stop reading.
A fast plot with all the gang and a number of new friends this book has a lot packed into it I couldn't stop reading.
January 22, 2025
Lots of lies in this book, pun intended
So many twists and turns in this book. The finale section has even more. Loved the descriptions of the setting in Maine. Looking forward to seeing that this fall on our planned trip. This book has mystery after mystery. The storyline kept me involved and I really enjoyed the story. Good read! Now to buy some other books in series.
So many twists and turns in this book. The finale section has even more. Loved the descriptions of the setting in Maine. Looking forward to seeing that this fall on our planned trip. This book has mystery after mystery. The storyline kept me involved and I really enjoyed the story. Good read! Now to buy some other books in series.
December 31, 2016
Excellent read
Story had a few ups and downs with the dead husband appearing in the storyline. Had some suspense to keep you reading to find out what happened and clear up another mystery.
Story had a few ups and downs with the dead husband appearing in the storyline. Had some suspense to keep you reading to find out what happened and clear up another mystery.
May 8, 2017
Didn't like this as much as the others. The suspense wasn't there until the very end and the surprise twist added nothing really to the story. I thought this would end the story but I guess I need to read book 7 to find out what happens next.
April 24, 2019
A great story
This author writes so well that the reader is unable to put book down. Meeting Emily and Colin and their friends again from Paradise Valley. Both are excellent crime solvers. This story has a happy ending will continue to follow this author
This author writes so well that the reader is unable to put book down. Meeting Emily and Colin and their friends again from Paradise Valley. Both are excellent crime solvers. This story has a happy ending will continue to follow this author
September 21, 2020
Great book!!
I think this was the best book in the series!! What a surprise this book had, I didn't see that coming!! I am excited to read the next book and see if we get more answers!!
I think this was the best book in the series!! What a surprise this book had, I didn't see that coming!! I am excited to read the next book and see if we get more answers!!
March 17, 2021
Great romantic mystery
Another good mystery story from this author. Love her two main characters. Glad to see the romantic relationship finally come to a peak. Can't wait to read more from this author.
Another good mystery story from this author. Love her two main characters. Glad to see the romantic relationship finally come to a peak. Can't wait to read more from this author.
May 16, 2021
Entertaining
The friends get to travel in this story to Maine. The characters seem a bit more quirky in this one. In book four, Emily said she was not close to her sister and she hadn't even told her about Colin, but in this book they are presented as close. Still a quick read.
The friends get to travel in this story to Maine. The characters seem a bit more quirky in this one. In book four, Emily said she was not close to her sister and she hadn't even told her about Colin, but in this book they are presented as close. Still a quick read.
February 22, 2022
Maine setting
I love that this book in the series takes place in Maine. I especially like that the storyline is woven around very familiar places in Maine. Great characters and mystery.
I love that this book in the series takes place in Maine. I especially like that the storyline is woven around very familiar places in Maine. Great characters and mystery.
May 29, 2017
Wedding plans for naught
Planning a wedding with twist and turns. Including criminals, dead bodies, return of the dead, kidnapping and drug running. Enticing read.
Planning a wedding with twist and turns. Including criminals, dead bodies, return of the dead, kidnapping and drug running. Enticing read.
November 12, 2017
I always enjoy these little mysteries - quick read, cute story.
November 26, 2017
Good book
Pretty good storyline... Wish I could have read the previous five first, but I will probably settle for number seven.
Pretty good storyline... Wish I could have read the previous five first, but I will probably settle for number seven.
November 28, 2017
very good
May 21, 2018
this is a good story if you like suspense and romance you will like the story
June 6, 2018
I am obsessed with debra, can't stop reading her series PARADISE VALLEY MYSTERYS
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August 18, 2018
Will they ever be able to tie the knot? It is just one thing after another!
A well written story line with mystery, murder and romance.
A well written story line with mystery, murder and romance.
October 15, 2018
Too many lies for me. I knew the twist was coming, and how that would end. I don't believe Evan is gone.
Just too much deception.
Just too much deception.
October 19, 2019
Easy read
OK book, not to J.D Robb suspense and writing flow level. Did not make me feel a part of the story.
OK book, not to J.D Robb suspense and writing flow level. Did not make me feel a part of the story.
May 7, 2020
Enjoyed it.
Very interesting plot. Loved the characters. Looking forward to the next ‘chapter’. Will read more from this author, she is so good.
Very interesting plot. Loved the characters. Looking forward to the next ‘chapter’. Will read more from this author, she is so good.
September 6, 2020
Enjoyed
I have really enjoyed your books and this series especially and I am really looking forward to your next book.
I have really enjoyed your books and this series especially and I am really looking forward to your next book.
December 16, 2020
Nice exciting mystery
Debra created a unique and exciting plot to go with her group of characters to make a story that was hard to put down.
Debra created a unique and exciting plot to go with her group of characters to make a story that was hard to put down.
December 28, 2020
Tedious
This was a slow paced book. Ok I didn’t finish it, I just couldn’t. There are a lot of characters with a slow slow start. Just tedious.
This was a slow paced book. Ok I didn’t finish it, I just couldn’t. There are a lot of characters with a slow slow start. Just tedious.
October 4, 2021
Great series
Have really enjoyed this series. Big surprises in the new location. Can't wait to read the next one, already ordered.
Have really enjoyed this series. Big surprises in the new location. Can't wait to read the next one, already ordered.
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