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Kate Saxee Mystery #3.5
Devilishly Short #2
Stockings are hung, lights are lit, and the annual Branson Falls holiday tradition of leaving gifts on a neighbor’s doorstep, ringing the doorbell, and running, has begun.
When the gifts turn from the usual baked goods to cash and other high value presents, theories about the mystery gift giver range from miracles to magic elves. Kate’s not sure who the secret Santa is, but she has some theories.
That’s not the only exciting thing happening for the holidays. There’s also a classy art display, a sneaky seven-year-old, and an unfortunate ugly sweater assignment. Kate’s on top of it, investigating all the naughty and nice magic for the holiday season!
Note
This is a novelette—a shorter holiday-themed side story about shenanigans in the Kate Saxee Mystery Series world. The last book in the series ended on a bit of a cliffhanger. While readers get some hints in Devilishly Short #2 about what happens next in this story, the details won’t be included until book 5. This is because some readers read the full-length novels, but not the shorts. However, if you read the short, you’ll have more information than those who don’t!
A Kate Saxee Mystery Series Reading Order
1. The Devil Drinks Coffee (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Book 1)
2. Devilishly Short #1 (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Novelette 1)
3. The Devil Wears Tank Tops (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Book 2)
4. The Devil Has Tattoos (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Book 3)
5. The Devil Shops on Sunday (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Book 4)
6. Devilishly Short #2 (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Novelette 2)
When the gifts turn from the usual baked goods to cash and other high value presents, theories about the mystery gift giver range from miracles to magic elves. Kate’s not sure who the secret Santa is, but she has some theories.
That’s not the only exciting thing happening for the holidays. There’s also a classy art display, a sneaky seven-year-old, and an unfortunate ugly sweater assignment. Kate’s on top of it, investigating all the naughty and nice magic for the holiday season!
Note
This is a novelette—a shorter holiday-themed side story about shenanigans in the Kate Saxee Mystery Series world. The last book in the series ended on a bit of a cliffhanger. While readers get some hints in Devilishly Short #2 about what happens next in this story, the details won’t be included until book 5. This is because some readers read the full-length novels, but not the shorts. However, if you read the short, you’ll have more information than those who don’t!
A Kate Saxee Mystery Series Reading Order
1. The Devil Drinks Coffee (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Book 1)
2. Devilishly Short #1 (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Novelette 1)
3. The Devil Wears Tank Tops (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Book 2)
4. The Devil Has Tattoos (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Book 3)
5. The Devil Shops on Sunday (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Book 4)
6. Devilishly Short #2 (A Kate Saxee Mystery, Novelette 2)
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43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2024
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About the author
Destiny Ford
11 books97 followersDestiny Ford is a pseudonym for author Angela Corbett.
As a child, Angela Corbett’s most prized possession was a set of read-along books. She used to follow along with the narrator and dream of when she would be able to read by herself. Her childhood reading habit led her to consider her future career. However, after consulting with her parents, she realized she had already exceeded hobbit height and since fairies and dragonslayers were tricky jobs to get, she decided she wanted to create worlds of her own.
Angela is a USA Today Bestselling author, and a graduate of Westminster College where she double majored in communication and sociology and minored in business. She has worked as a journalist, freelance writer, and director of communications and marketing. She lives in Utah with her extremely supportive husband and their dog, S'more. She loves classic cars, traveling, puppies, and can be bribed with The People's Coffee mochas.
She’s the author of Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult fiction—with lots of kissing. She writes under two names: Angela Corbett, and Destiny Ford.
As a child, Angela Corbett’s most prized possession was a set of read-along books. She used to follow along with the narrator and dream of when she would be able to read by herself. Her childhood reading habit led her to consider her future career. However, after consulting with her parents, she realized she had already exceeded hobbit height and since fairies and dragonslayers were tricky jobs to get, she decided she wanted to create worlds of her own.
Angela is a USA Today Bestselling author, and a graduate of Westminster College where she double majored in communication and sociology and minored in business. She has worked as a journalist, freelance writer, and director of communications and marketing. She lives in Utah with her extremely supportive husband and their dog, S'more. She loves classic cars, traveling, puppies, and can be bribed with The People's Coffee mochas.
She’s the author of Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult fiction—with lots of kissing. She writes under two names: Angela Corbett, and Destiny Ford.
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August 12, 2024
Excellent!
I always read the short stories and prequels. This was a fun read and I really enjoyed this and I hope the hint is the one I wanted (I've got my fingers crossed).
I always read the short stories and prequels. This was a fun read and I really enjoyed this and I hope the hint is the one I wanted (I've got my fingers crossed).
March 30, 2025
Well if this was any indicator I sure hope that Hawke was the one! However, I wouldn’t be upset if there was another book with the details on the revenge and the continuation of her relationship. Also, it wasn’t clarified which car was named after her 😊
July 30, 2024
Fun & Quick Read
Katie is on the case of the holiday miracles throughout the town. What a fun, quick read!! Sweet and heartwarming holiday story.
Katie is on the case of the holiday miracles throughout the town. What a fun, quick read!! Sweet and heartwarming holiday story.
August 5, 2024
This book dropped at the perfect time, as I had just experienced trauma at the hands of another series lol. I love Kate Saxee and her antics and adventures, these books are always a joy to read
September 15, 2024
Christmas Miracles
A very uplifting enjoyable short story that made me smile. Can’t wait to see what Kitty Kate gets into next.
A very uplifting enjoyable short story that made me smile. Can’t wait to see what Kitty Kate gets into next.
October 12, 2024
Another magnificent book.
Magic and Miracles are definitely real… as this delightful story proves.
Kate Saxee mysteries are totally fulfilling to read…I look forward to many more.
Magic and Miracles are definitely real… as this delightful story proves.
Kate Saxee mysteries are totally fulfilling to read…I look forward to many more.
September 30, 2025
This was great! Short and Sweet and fun to read! With a touch of mystery, magic and Christmas. I can hardly wait to read more about Kate and the gang. Revenge will be sweet!
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