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Shelby Nichols #6
Deep In Death
Ghosts were never something Shelby thought were real, but now, she’s not so sure.
Shelby Nichols has a new client. But finding a missing woman might lead to something more sinister and deadly than she ever imagined. Add to that a mob boss with a dangerous business arrangement, and Shelby finds death at every turn. Can she escape the danger in time? Or will she be the next to die?
Shelby Nichols has a new client. But finding a missing woman might lead to something more sinister and deadly than she ever imagined. Add to that a mob boss with a dangerous business arrangement, and Shelby finds death at every turn. Can she escape the danger in time? Or will she be the next to die?
293 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2014
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Colleen Helme
41 books715 followersSolving crimes with sass, suspense, and a splash of the supernatural.
Colleen Helme is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, best known for her fast-paced, laugh-out-loud Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, where cozy mystery meets a dash of the paranormal. With over 19 books in the series and several more in her Sand and Shadow and the Love, Loyalty and Larceny series, she’s built a world in which readers love to escape.
Colleen Helme is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, best known for her fast-paced, laugh-out-loud Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, where cozy mystery meets a dash of the paranormal. With over 19 books in the series and several more in her Sand and Shadow and the Love, Loyalty and Larceny series, she’s built a world in which readers love to escape.
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February 3, 2019
The main story - to find a missing woman - became to sub-story and wasn't developed enough.
As always too much happened and Ramos attraction drove me.... tired.
As always too much happened and Ramos attraction drove me.... tired.
March 10, 2015
Colleen Helme did not disappoint in this latest book about Shelby. The only bad part is having to wait for the next one! I have been addicted since Carrots. Is it me or does everyone else feel torn wanting her husband to turn out to be a bad guy so she can end up with Ramos?
December 2, 2015
Of all of the Shelby Nichols Adventure novels, "Deep in Death" by far is my favorite. This book was much more of an emotional roller coaster ride for me. Many of my favorite characters lives were in danger but at the same time the characters you would least expect rallied together.
In this installment, Shelby is a little bored and actually wanting to hear from Uncle Joey. However, it seems Joey is reluctant to involve her in much due to her penchant for getting into trouble; besides, he entered into an agreement with her husband, Chris, to keep her safe.
Meanwhile, back at the police department, Dimples, aka Detective Harris asks Shelby to assist with a murder investigation. Detective Bates is miffed to see her and is quickly set straight when the Chief personally welcomes her back and she solves the case they're working on. Shelby also gets Dimples to help her with an old missing persons case. When she goes down to the evidence room she gets the willies. As she begins her research it soon becomes clear that she may be investigating a serial killer.
Uncle Joey is in the middle of negotiations with the family of an old rival and Kate is back in town needing Shelby's assistance. Before everything is over, these two will have to work together for the common good. Ramos and Chris are as endearing, loyal and sexy as ever. Boy, I'm glad I'm not in Shelby's shoes.
As I stated earlier, this read sent me on an emotional roller coaster ride. I thought that we were going to lose not only a couple of my favorite characters but Shelby as well. It was also heartwarming to see some of the more distasteful characters have to eat crow. I especially enjoyed that! Oh well, I'm off to book seven.
In this installment, Shelby is a little bored and actually wanting to hear from Uncle Joey. However, it seems Joey is reluctant to involve her in much due to her penchant for getting into trouble; besides, he entered into an agreement with her husband, Chris, to keep her safe.
Meanwhile, back at the police department, Dimples, aka Detective Harris asks Shelby to assist with a murder investigation. Detective Bates is miffed to see her and is quickly set straight when the Chief personally welcomes her back and she solves the case they're working on. Shelby also gets Dimples to help her with an old missing persons case. When she goes down to the evidence room she gets the willies. As she begins her research it soon becomes clear that she may be investigating a serial killer.
Uncle Joey is in the middle of negotiations with the family of an old rival and Kate is back in town needing Shelby's assistance. Before everything is over, these two will have to work together for the common good. Ramos and Chris are as endearing, loyal and sexy as ever. Boy, I'm glad I'm not in Shelby's shoes.
As I stated earlier, this read sent me on an emotional roller coaster ride. I thought that we were going to lose not only a couple of my favorite characters but Shelby as well. It was also heartwarming to see some of the more distasteful characters have to eat crow. I especially enjoyed that! Oh well, I'm off to book seven.
October 8, 2015
I love a hot steamy romance as much as the next romance fan, however, I'm also a big mystery fan and was ready for a change. So, when I was given a chance to listen to and review this book, I gave it a chance. I'd never read anything from this author before, so I was reall on the fence about it, and was hoping I hadn't made a mistake. Boy, am I glad I tried it.
This is likely to be considered more of a cozy mystery, but it has a little bite to it. It's not all fluff. It had s great mix of intensity and suspense along I with humor and lightheartedness. At times I thought that maybe there were slightly too many cases or mysteries going on with Shelby, but yet it didn't make me want to put it down for a second. Ms. helme has penned a very engaging and intertwining story, with interesting characters. I even love the tension between Shelby and Remos and her chiding herself for it because of Chris. Won't say anymore about that. And, it's even more exciting that it's a series! And, I am a sucker for a good series.
I just wasn't sure from the description if I would like it. There was a 50/50 chance. So, I let the narration sample decide. And, Wendy Tremont King sold it. Her narration was wonderful. I've never listened to her before either, but thought she really brought the story and characters to life. Her interpretation of each character and their personalities was creative and believable. I was so pleasantly surprised and looking forward to more from both author and narrator.
This is likely to be considered more of a cozy mystery, but it has a little bite to it. It's not all fluff. It had s great mix of intensity and suspense along I with humor and lightheartedness. At times I thought that maybe there were slightly too many cases or mysteries going on with Shelby, but yet it didn't make me want to put it down for a second. Ms. helme has penned a very engaging and intertwining story, with interesting characters. I even love the tension between Shelby and Remos and her chiding herself for it because of Chris. Won't say anymore about that. And, it's even more exciting that it's a series! And, I am a sucker for a good series.
I just wasn't sure from the description if I would like it. There was a 50/50 chance. So, I let the narration sample decide. And, Wendy Tremont King sold it. Her narration was wonderful. I've never listened to her before either, but thought she really brought the story and characters to life. Her interpretation of each character and their personalities was creative and believable. I was so pleasantly surprised and looking forward to more from both author and narrator.
January 7, 2020
My new favorite of the series
This one has a few stories going on at once. It's full of excitement. Uncle Joey and Ramos get into a life threatening situation. Shelby catches the eye of a serial killer. Chris is starting to make me a little upset. He needs to realize that after over 30 years of not reading minds that it's to difficult for Shelby not to read minds now that she has the ability. I'm still a huge fan that Chris and Shelby have remained loyal and faithful to one another, even Shelby has a couple moments with Ramos.
This one has a few stories going on at once. It's full of excitement. Uncle Joey and Ramos get into a life threatening situation. Shelby catches the eye of a serial killer. Chris is starting to make me a little upset. He needs to realize that after over 30 years of not reading minds that it's to difficult for Shelby not to read minds now that she has the ability. I'm still a huge fan that Chris and Shelby have remained loyal and faithful to one another, even Shelby has a couple moments with Ramos.
February 16, 2019
I absolutely love this series! Each book can be read as a stand-alone, but I'm reading them in order just so I don't skip one! With each book, the main characters become more developed and the plot always sucks me in. I love that the writer doesn't feel compelled to choreograph and write explicit sex scenes or resort to using profanity to fill a word quota. I just find her books refreshing and engaging. Others have commented negatively about Shelby being married yet also finding another man attractive. That's life. She's happily married, not dead or wearing blinders and she certainly doesn't act on it. It's perfectly realistic.
July 30, 2014
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4.5/5
Shelby Nichols was a normal housewife, happy in her mundane life with two kids and a loving husband but everything changed the day she stopped to buy carrots and in turn got the gift of hearing people's thoughts! The journey that started in the first book in the series, Carrots, has taken Shelby a long way. She now has her own consulting agency, is stuck with helping the mob boss she calls as Uncle Joey and is also faced with the complications that hearing others' thoughts brings to her life!
In Deep In Death, Shelby has promised to take it easy and so she takes up a missing person case which she thinks will be safe as compared to her help sessions with Uncle Joey which have a tendency of getting her into trouble! But what she doesn't know is that this case will prove even more challenging and dangerous. As Shelby begins investigating, she is spooked by the mysterious scent of gardenias that only she can smell, the unsolved mysterious disappearances of several other women just like her victim and a murderer who has remained free and who will stop at nothing to keep her from finding the truth!
Will Shelby be able to find the missing woman or is this a case that will leave her "Deep In Death"?
I love Shelby Nichols and read her adventures with full interest. In this book also, Shelby is in full swing and it is so interesting and exciting to watch her solve a case that has confused and stumped the police for years, fight a most dangerous criminal, race against time to find the truth behind the disappearance of a mother for her daughter, have a yet another thrilling adventure all courtesy Uncle Joey and finally the sweet and most endearing chemistry between Shelby and her husband and the unexplained chemistry between Shelby and Ramos, Uncle Joey's hitman.
The cover of the book is gorgeous and I loved the purple dress. The blurb is catchy and instantly attracts the reader to pick up this book to read.
I love Colleen's writing style. She writes in the first person, from Shelby's perspective and although I usually don't enjoy first person story narrations, I fully enjoy her Shelby Nichols adventures! Colleen has a knack of introducing humor into the most basic routines and easily engages the readers into her stories of a woman who is just like any other house wife, has so much to be dissatisfied about like her not being a graduate or that she is often seen down upon by people because of her no-college-education status but still she is special because despite all the obvious reasons to be unhappy and dissatisfied, she is happy and believes in looking at the brighter side of her life!
The characterization is smooth and Colleen has brought reality into her characters. These are normal people stuck in abnormal situations. I love Uncle Joey who is a mob boss but still has a soft spot for Shelby. Ramos is so adorable with his tough guy with a soft heart routine. He is attracted to Shelby and the companionship between these two is funny, sometimes awkward, sometimes sensuous and always entertaining! They both care about each other and Ramos often acts as a protector of Shelby. The chemistry between Shelby and her husband, Chris will make every woman envious. They are the perfect couple who, despite their imperfections, have found their harmony and it is so heartwarming to see their love grow each day. There are several other noteworthy characters in this book but I was especially impressed by the villain in the story. A serial killer with a devious mind, he scared me and I could feel the fear that his victims would have felt.
The story is fast paced and there are several strains of plots running simultaneously which are weaved together expertly by the author and don't leave the reader confused. I was hooked right from the start and just had to finish this story in one sitting. With several nail biting moments and thrilling twists and frightening scenarios, I was completely involved in all the action and felt like I was right there with Shelby! :)
While I loved the cover, blurb, writing style, plot idea and execution, characterization and was impressed with the interest that Colleen extracted from me, I was dissatisfied with the fact that the killer didn't give a reasoning why he started killing or why he continued and how he selected his victims.I would have loved to know the reason why he selected the mother of Shelby's client and how he abducted her. No clear explanation is given and not knowing the why and how of it rankled.
Just because of this loophole, I give Deep In Death 4.5 out of 5. Had this point been covered then this would have been a full 5 rating story from my side. Nevertheless, this is an engaging, eventful, thrilling and humorous adventure with Shelby, Chris, Ramos, Dimples, Uncle Joey etc. that entertains and also brings tears and a happy smile to our faces. Strongly recommended, go buy and read this book. Enjoy! :)
I received an ARC copy of the book from the author and the tour organizers and I am very thankful to them. The above review is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
4.5/5
Shelby Nichols was a normal housewife, happy in her mundane life with two kids and a loving husband but everything changed the day she stopped to buy carrots and in turn got the gift of hearing people's thoughts! The journey that started in the first book in the series, Carrots, has taken Shelby a long way. She now has her own consulting agency, is stuck with helping the mob boss she calls as Uncle Joey and is also faced with the complications that hearing others' thoughts brings to her life!
In Deep In Death, Shelby has promised to take it easy and so she takes up a missing person case which she thinks will be safe as compared to her help sessions with Uncle Joey which have a tendency of getting her into trouble! But what she doesn't know is that this case will prove even more challenging and dangerous. As Shelby begins investigating, she is spooked by the mysterious scent of gardenias that only she can smell, the unsolved mysterious disappearances of several other women just like her victim and a murderer who has remained free and who will stop at nothing to keep her from finding the truth!
Will Shelby be able to find the missing woman or is this a case that will leave her "Deep In Death"?
I love Shelby Nichols and read her adventures with full interest. In this book also, Shelby is in full swing and it is so interesting and exciting to watch her solve a case that has confused and stumped the police for years, fight a most dangerous criminal, race against time to find the truth behind the disappearance of a mother for her daughter, have a yet another thrilling adventure all courtesy Uncle Joey and finally the sweet and most endearing chemistry between Shelby and her husband and the unexplained chemistry between Shelby and Ramos, Uncle Joey's hitman.
The cover of the book is gorgeous and I loved the purple dress. The blurb is catchy and instantly attracts the reader to pick up this book to read.
I love Colleen's writing style. She writes in the first person, from Shelby's perspective and although I usually don't enjoy first person story narrations, I fully enjoy her Shelby Nichols adventures! Colleen has a knack of introducing humor into the most basic routines and easily engages the readers into her stories of a woman who is just like any other house wife, has so much to be dissatisfied about like her not being a graduate or that she is often seen down upon by people because of her no-college-education status but still she is special because despite all the obvious reasons to be unhappy and dissatisfied, she is happy and believes in looking at the brighter side of her life!
The characterization is smooth and Colleen has brought reality into her characters. These are normal people stuck in abnormal situations. I love Uncle Joey who is a mob boss but still has a soft spot for Shelby. Ramos is so adorable with his tough guy with a soft heart routine. He is attracted to Shelby and the companionship between these two is funny, sometimes awkward, sometimes sensuous and always entertaining! They both care about each other and Ramos often acts as a protector of Shelby. The chemistry between Shelby and her husband, Chris will make every woman envious. They are the perfect couple who, despite their imperfections, have found their harmony and it is so heartwarming to see their love grow each day. There are several other noteworthy characters in this book but I was especially impressed by the villain in the story. A serial killer with a devious mind, he scared me and I could feel the fear that his victims would have felt.
The story is fast paced and there are several strains of plots running simultaneously which are weaved together expertly by the author and don't leave the reader confused. I was hooked right from the start and just had to finish this story in one sitting. With several nail biting moments and thrilling twists and frightening scenarios, I was completely involved in all the action and felt like I was right there with Shelby! :)
While I loved the cover, blurb, writing style, plot idea and execution, characterization and was impressed with the interest that Colleen extracted from me, I was dissatisfied with the fact that the killer didn't give a reasoning why he started killing or why he continued and how he selected his victims.I would have loved to know the reason why he selected the mother of Shelby's client and how he abducted her. No clear explanation is given and not knowing the why and how of it rankled.
Just because of this loophole, I give Deep In Death 4.5 out of 5. Had this point been covered then this would have been a full 5 rating story from my side. Nevertheless, this is an engaging, eventful, thrilling and humorous adventure with Shelby, Chris, Ramos, Dimples, Uncle Joey etc. that entertains and also brings tears and a happy smile to our faces. Strongly recommended, go buy and read this book. Enjoy! :)
I received an ARC copy of the book from the author and the tour organizers and I am very thankful to them. The above review is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
September 3, 2014
Shelby makes an entrance with a bullet in her arms from Helme's last novel of this series.She has returned with a new determination to keep on working as a Private Eye and keep out of trouble.
Keeping out of trouble for Shelby is next to impossible, especially when the old characters of Helme's book revisits. Uncle Joey wants her work for him while his niece, Kate, is back in the picture with her own set of troubles.
I can almost hear Taylor Swift's song, 'Trouble Trouble', humming in my head whenever I read about Shelby. This Gal just cannot stay inside the house.
How un-feminist of me, but - with the kind of trouble that seems to follow Shelby all around her, I would rather she sits at home - of course for her sake and not mine :)
Anyways, she is back in action. Joined the police department and... Dimples is back to dance at at attendence[yes, do detect a jealous note here] and most of all she has a new case.
When Tiffany contacts Shelby, she takes up the case of searching for Tiffany's mom, Darcy. Now Helme has notched up the paranormal part in this story. We have ...pssst.. Ghosts. Okay, not the salivating, tooth decaying and zombie kind but, the I-am-here-but-you can't see me kind. Actually, it is kinda cute and frankly speaking Helme has created a few hair raising moment.
I especially loved the scene when Shelby sees the no.4 in front of the parking lot. Hair raising moment.
No one can find a flaw with Helme's way of writing. The pace is what keeps me going, each scene woven to be a page turner. By the time you will finish this novel, you are spinning along with Shelby.It's very gripping.
Ramos... Tell me Ms.Helme.. you have upped the character just for me? :) Since, I did gush over him last time. But this time, the chemistry between them is SIZZLING. And I almost felt sorry for dear hubby, Chris. That is the problem here for the readers. Every damn bad guy is a good guy. How can I feel bad for Ramos, who is a supposed henchman of Uncle Joey.
s you all know if a few questions arise in my mind, I start twitching. [Childhood problem of mind :( )
Now I started twitching due to two questions that has been nudging me all along.
Does Shelby at all care about her kids? I see her cooking, hiding facts from her family and being a magnet for trouble. But how is she as a woman? She has given up her education for her family. Agreed. But every time putting their lives in danger does not look too Mommy kind moment for me.
Secondly, the actions are too much. If I want to follow the Darcy thread, Kate and Billie are being thrown in my path. I want to find out what the heck happened to Darcy, but every time I have to catch my breath and know what darling Kate is up to.
One thing about this book - YOU HAVE GOT TO READ IT to know how to keep your characters revolving around the story all the time.How to give each character importance and above all how to make your readers fall in love with each and every character of yours. Even the insignificant retired detective :
http://rubinaramesh.blogspot.com/2014...
Keeping out of trouble for Shelby is next to impossible, especially when the old characters of Helme's book revisits. Uncle Joey wants her work for him while his niece, Kate, is back in the picture with her own set of troubles.
I can almost hear Taylor Swift's song, 'Trouble Trouble', humming in my head whenever I read about Shelby. This Gal just cannot stay inside the house.
How un-feminist of me, but - with the kind of trouble that seems to follow Shelby all around her, I would rather she sits at home - of course for her sake and not mine :)
Anyways, she is back in action. Joined the police department and... Dimples is back to dance at at attendence[yes, do detect a jealous note here] and most of all she has a new case.
When Tiffany contacts Shelby, she takes up the case of searching for Tiffany's mom, Darcy. Now Helme has notched up the paranormal part in this story. We have ...pssst.. Ghosts. Okay, not the salivating, tooth decaying and zombie kind but, the I-am-here-but-you can't see me kind. Actually, it is kinda cute and frankly speaking Helme has created a few hair raising moment.
I especially loved the scene when Shelby sees the no.4 in front of the parking lot. Hair raising moment.
No one can find a flaw with Helme's way of writing. The pace is what keeps me going, each scene woven to be a page turner. By the time you will finish this novel, you are spinning along with Shelby.It's very gripping.
Ramos... Tell me Ms.Helme.. you have upped the character just for me? :) Since, I did gush over him last time. But this time, the chemistry between them is SIZZLING. And I almost felt sorry for dear hubby, Chris. That is the problem here for the readers. Every damn bad guy is a good guy. How can I feel bad for Ramos, who is a supposed henchman of Uncle Joey.
s you all know if a few questions arise in my mind, I start twitching. [Childhood problem of mind :( )
Now I started twitching due to two questions that has been nudging me all along.
Does Shelby at all care about her kids? I see her cooking, hiding facts from her family and being a magnet for trouble. But how is she as a woman? She has given up her education for her family. Agreed. But every time putting their lives in danger does not look too Mommy kind moment for me.
Secondly, the actions are too much. If I want to follow the Darcy thread, Kate and Billie are being thrown in my path. I want to find out what the heck happened to Darcy, but every time I have to catch my breath and know what darling Kate is up to.
One thing about this book - YOU HAVE GOT TO READ IT to know how to keep your characters revolving around the story all the time.How to give each character importance and above all how to make your readers fall in love with each and every character of yours. Even the insignificant retired detective :
http://rubinaramesh.blogspot.com/2014...
May 29, 2015
This review appeared first at Fantasy is More Fun.
I received this book for free from Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I just love my adventures with Shelby Nichols. When Colleen offered to give me an audio edition of Deep in Death for review I was so excited, I rushed through my current audiobook to get to Shelby. And I was not disappointed. Shelby is an EXPERT at getting into trouble :)
Those of you who have seen my previous reviews for this series know that one of my favorite things is that Shelby is a middle aged mother of two and happily married. Not enough of our heroines are this age or in this stage of their lives, so I just really enjoy that element of these books. In Deep in Death that element remains strong and I enjoyed it as much as I always do - it's neat to see the kids are growing older and how that's changing her role as a mother. In previous books Shelby and Ramos started having chemistry and, though it continues to be an undercurrent, I enjoy seeing her maintain a friendship rather than straying from her husband. It's nice to see a healthy relationship - plus the sexual tension that creates with Ramos is fun too ;)
Shelby is just getting back to work in Deep in Death and everyone's trying to keep her from getting into trouble, seeing as she just suffered her SECOND gunshot wound. Seems Shelby doesn't have a clue how to stay out of trouble, even with Uncle Joey backing off. Note, though he isn't using Shelby like he used to, Uncle Joey and Ramos and the gang are still a huge part of this book - thank goodness, because I just love them! The mystery and tension in Deep in Death were at an all time high and I sped through this in just a couple days.
I continue to really enjoy this series on audio - it's really the only way I will read it at this point. Wendy Tremont King IS Shelby and Uncle Joey and Ramos and Chris (Shelby's husband) at this point. I still have to laugh when she does accents, but even her accents are a treat for me at this point.
I'm really excited because the next Shelby book is out on audio already (usually there's more of a wait) so I'll be digging into that soon too!
I received this book for free from Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I just love my adventures with Shelby Nichols. When Colleen offered to give me an audio edition of Deep in Death for review I was so excited, I rushed through my current audiobook to get to Shelby. And I was not disappointed. Shelby is an EXPERT at getting into trouble :)
Those of you who have seen my previous reviews for this series know that one of my favorite things is that Shelby is a middle aged mother of two and happily married. Not enough of our heroines are this age or in this stage of their lives, so I just really enjoy that element of these books. In Deep in Death that element remains strong and I enjoyed it as much as I always do - it's neat to see the kids are growing older and how that's changing her role as a mother. In previous books Shelby and Ramos started having chemistry and, though it continues to be an undercurrent, I enjoy seeing her maintain a friendship rather than straying from her husband. It's nice to see a healthy relationship - plus the sexual tension that creates with Ramos is fun too ;)
Shelby is just getting back to work in Deep in Death and everyone's trying to keep her from getting into trouble, seeing as she just suffered her SECOND gunshot wound. Seems Shelby doesn't have a clue how to stay out of trouble, even with Uncle Joey backing off. Note, though he isn't using Shelby like he used to, Uncle Joey and Ramos and the gang are still a huge part of this book - thank goodness, because I just love them! The mystery and tension in Deep in Death were at an all time high and I sped through this in just a couple days.
I continue to really enjoy this series on audio - it's really the only way I will read it at this point. Wendy Tremont King IS Shelby and Uncle Joey and Ramos and Chris (Shelby's husband) at this point. I still have to laugh when she does accents, but even her accents are a treat for me at this point.
I'm really excited because the next Shelby book is out on audio already (usually there's more of a wait) so I'll be digging into that soon too!
July 24, 2014
I loved "Deep in Death"! It may be Colleen's best book yet! I started it.... and finished it last night! I just couldn't put it down! It is a definite page turner and I loved every minute of it! This is definitely one I will read again and I'm so glad I got it. This book had an added twist to it that I really liked! Maybe Colleen will have this added dimension in books to come. It is so fun having a series that I enjoy. It's just hard waiting for the next book! I honestly had no idea what would happen next... another reason why I stayed up way too late to finish it. The sad part is that now I have to wait to read the next book. Luckily for me I am listening to "Secrets that Kill" and it is fun to hear that story again. Wendy does a great job narrating and I really love that book! "Secrets that Kill" is my favorite Shelby Nichols book, but after reading "Deep in Death" it may be tied for first place... At least until the next book comes out. We'll just have to wait and see! I really, truly enjoyed this book! It is a definite MUST READ!!!!!
September 15, 2014
Wow. They just keep getting better.
This is a amazing mystery series. I love Shelby, the mind reading mother of two; Chris her loving lawyer husband; Uncle Joey the mob boss; Ramos the bodyguard/hit man; and Jackie the mob boss secretary. These people have become like family, quirky and annoying but there for you when the chips are down. In this book, Shelby gets into double trouble, not only needing to help Uncle Joey in Seattle, but also in tracking a serial killer. As usual her mind reading both helps her to solve the problems and lands her in the soup.
This book is fun, mysterious, scary, with a touch of romance. What more could you ask for? Just the next book as soon as possible.
This is a amazing mystery series. I love Shelby, the mind reading mother of two; Chris her loving lawyer husband; Uncle Joey the mob boss; Ramos the bodyguard/hit man; and Jackie the mob boss secretary. These people have become like family, quirky and annoying but there for you when the chips are down. In this book, Shelby gets into double trouble, not only needing to help Uncle Joey in Seattle, but also in tracking a serial killer. As usual her mind reading both helps her to solve the problems and lands her in the soup.
This book is fun, mysterious, scary, with a touch of romance. What more could you ask for? Just the next book as soon as possible.
February 20, 2022
Great! Every book in this series seems to get better and I loved Carrots! For the first time Shelby discovers that her ability to read minds may not be her only gift or maybe she is just a little more open that some people. While she works to discover what happened to a woman who who disappeared several years ago, she gets frightening thoughts from people about Uncle Joey. When she gets horrifying news, she and Jackie fly to Seattle to uncover more information. I held my breath through half of the book.
September 12, 2014
another great book in this series! There were several surprises in this book, none that I saw coming....well maybe one of them once I knew who they were looking for and I even tried to throw another character "under the bus" but he was a good guy. But it seemed very plausible that he could have been in on it.
I started this series about 4 books in and have book 1 that explains how Shelby came to read minds, just haven't read it yet. But each book does a pretty good job of explaining it and making you feel like you know all the characters and aren't missing anything.
I started this series about 4 books in and have book 1 that explains how Shelby came to read minds, just haven't read it yet. But each book does a pretty good job of explaining it and making you feel like you know all the characters and aren't missing anything.
October 3, 2023
What am I gonna do now??! Please tell me there are more books coming!!
Loving this book and it's a close run with my other favourite in this series, but I love that whilst trying to find out what happened on a cold case, leads to Shelby finding the killer and being on his list as his next victim!
I cannot write down and express how much I love these books, and I love how each one reads, tho I kinda wish they were longer than they are!
Once again I had no issues with the writing and it's clear and really easy to read, tho it was a little dicey in that basement with her!
Loving this book and it's a close run with my other favourite in this series, but I love that whilst trying to find out what happened on a cold case, leads to Shelby finding the killer and being on his list as his next victim!
I cannot write down and express how much I love these books, and I love how each one reads, tho I kinda wish they were longer than they are!
Once again I had no issues with the writing and it's clear and really easy to read, tho it was a little dicey in that basement with her!
August 16, 2014
*I received a free ARC of Deep in Death from Enchantress of Book Blogtours in exchange of an honest review*
Fast-paced, lighthearted, fun and filled with supsense, Deep in death took me on a whirlwind of a ride alongisde Shelby, Dimples, Chris, Ramos and the others.
My full review is posted with the book trailer on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews on August 11th 2014.
Fast-paced, lighthearted, fun and filled with supsense, Deep in death took me on a whirlwind of a ride alongisde Shelby, Dimples, Chris, Ramos and the others.
My full review is posted with the book trailer on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews on August 11th 2014.
September 14, 2014
First, I would like to thank the author Colleen Helme for giving me this book for an honest reveiw. I totally enjoyed reading this mystery. The story-line is very good. The characters are well developed and written. The main character Shelby is a housewife and mother. I loved this book and now I have to catch up with the series. Colleen Helme has done an excellent job writing this book and I look forward to reading more books by her.
September 17, 2014
Fabulous
Shelby is an awesome character and her adventures take the readers on adrenaline laced rushes of nonstop action. I love the writing and thought put into each book. I read Carrots a while ago and couldn't wait to see the next book but, it wasn't out yet. I forgot about it and was very pleased that in that time four more had been written. I love this series and know that others will too.
Shelby is an awesome character and her adventures take the readers on adrenaline laced rushes of nonstop action. I love the writing and thought put into each book. I read Carrots a while ago and couldn't wait to see the next book but, it wasn't out yet. I forgot about it and was very pleased that in that time four more had been written. I love this series and know that others will too.
August 5, 2014
This was a great book! I felt like I was right there with Shelby through every breathtaking moment! My heart raced at times, and I laughed out loud at others! This was a thrilling adventure that I was thinking about even when I wasn't reading it! I would highly recommend this book! This is a wonderful series and I hope to enjoy many more Adventures in the future.
September 24, 2014
Shelby Nichols Adventure series
Wow, these books are amazing. I can hardly wait to find out what is in store for Shelby next. I hope that it will be as exciting an adventure as all the other Shelby Nichols series have been. Keep them coming please. They are delightful and keep you on the edge o f your seat.
Wow, these books are amazing. I can hardly wait to find out what is in store for Shelby next. I hope that it will be as exciting an adventure as all the other Shelby Nichols series have been. Keep them coming please. They are delightful and keep you on the edge o f your seat.
September 26, 2014
This was the last book (so far) in this series that deals with a mind-reading heroine and all the almost-killing-her scenarios she falls into. Non-stop action and lots of different plots run through each book, and make the reading well worth the time. I am going to practice breathing now, for awhile, while waiting for a new book in this series to appear!!
September 20, 2014
This was my 2nd favorite.
Falling in love with"Carrots"was my favorite. I have shared that book with many friends..."Deep in Death was very well done. I couldn't put it down and will share it with everyone!
Falling in love with"Carrots"was my favorite. I have shared that book with many friends..."Deep in Death was very well done. I couldn't put it down and will share it with everyone!
February 27, 2021
Tear's ready??????
I Love Shelby!!! A thriller to boot and it will make you cry.... I can't spoil the ending but keep tissue handy...
I Love Shelby!!! A thriller to boot and it will make you cry.... I can't spoil the ending but keep tissue handy...
July 20, 2018
Need more of this series! ☹ having withdrawals already *sighs*
October 3, 2023
I love Shelby's view on things. She tries her best to stay positive and keeps going, even when she's scared. She's determined to protect her family and friends and help them too.
This book sees Shelby take on her own case as a Private Investigator that takes an unexpected, yet dangerous, turn for her. She finds she is in trouble without working with Uncle Joey and Ramos. But who can she turn to, to help her get through this? Dimples? Ramos? A new friend?
We do see Shelby get brought in on a case with the police and quickly solves it. Good to show that cop that's not a fan of hers. I want to give him the raspberries. lol. Shelby is amazing and great at asking the right questions to get information. I know people think that the cops asked that already, but it gets them thinking in the direction she needs them thinking in to hear what happened.
And her case with Uncle Joey! Oh boy. That one is a bit of a tug on the heart strings. Really! I feel for everyone. And that Uncle Joey does...kind of... try to keep her out of this case. Crazy how we have grown so close to the mob boss and his hit man and the family. I like to think Shelby is making them a little more honest deep down... until we see other things come about.
And seriously. How can Shelby have such amazing men? Her husband, Chris. He's a dream. And then there's the bad boy, Ramos. There's nothing there with Ramos, but dang if we don't all want there to be. lol.
I love this series and will be on to many of the books in this series. :)
This book sees Shelby take on her own case as a Private Investigator that takes an unexpected, yet dangerous, turn for her. She finds she is in trouble without working with Uncle Joey and Ramos. But who can she turn to, to help her get through this? Dimples? Ramos? A new friend?
We do see Shelby get brought in on a case with the police and quickly solves it. Good to show that cop that's not a fan of hers. I want to give him the raspberries. lol. Shelby is amazing and great at asking the right questions to get information. I know people think that the cops asked that already, but it gets them thinking in the direction she needs them thinking in to hear what happened.
And her case with Uncle Joey! Oh boy. That one is a bit of a tug on the heart strings. Really! I feel for everyone. And that Uncle Joey does...kind of... try to keep her out of this case. Crazy how we have grown so close to the mob boss and his hit man and the family. I like to think Shelby is making them a little more honest deep down... until we see other things come about.
And seriously. How can Shelby have such amazing men? Her husband, Chris. He's a dream. And then there's the bad boy, Ramos. There's nothing there with Ramos, but dang if we don't all want there to be. lol.
I love this series and will be on to many of the books in this series. :)
February 23, 2018
NARRATOR: Wendy Tremont King.
Yet another extremely entertaining story in this fabulous series and a wonderful narrator in Wendy Tremont King, she does a really great job with all the voices.
Shelby has recovered from being shot in the last book and is ready to go back to work. She takes on a cold case of a missing woman after the daughter hires her to find out what really happened to her Mum, if she can. She just wants some closure before she gets married. So Shelby gets involved with the police and Dimples again and there is also a bit of a ghostly background to this one, which is different from just reading minds and freaks Shelby out a bit, but I quite liked!
Of course she also gets involved with mobster Uncle Joey again and things escalate when it looks like Uncle Joey and Ramos may have died in a boat explosion as they are missing. Of course Shelby figures out who the bad guys are again with her mind-reading skills and eventually everything is sorted out.
There's also quite a lot of drama with Shelby's missing woman case that really escalates towards the end of the book and really made my heart race as Shelby was in a lot of danger.
I really love this series, it's one of my favourites, as it's just so much fun with an edge of danger to it with mob goings on and of course Shelby's propensity to get herself in trouble wherever she goes! Long may this series continue. Love it!
Yet another extremely entertaining story in this fabulous series and a wonderful narrator in Wendy Tremont King, she does a really great job with all the voices.
Shelby has recovered from being shot in the last book and is ready to go back to work. She takes on a cold case of a missing woman after the daughter hires her to find out what really happened to her Mum, if she can. She just wants some closure before she gets married. So Shelby gets involved with the police and Dimples again and there is also a bit of a ghostly background to this one, which is different from just reading minds and freaks Shelby out a bit, but I quite liked!
Of course she also gets involved with mobster Uncle Joey again and things escalate when it looks like Uncle Joey and Ramos may have died in a boat explosion as they are missing. Of course Shelby figures out who the bad guys are again with her mind-reading skills and eventually everything is sorted out.
There's also quite a lot of drama with Shelby's missing woman case that really escalates towards the end of the book and really made my heart race as Shelby was in a lot of danger.
I really love this series, it's one of my favourites, as it's just so much fun with an edge of danger to it with mob goings on and of course Shelby's propensity to get herself in trouble wherever she goes! Long may this series continue. Love it!
July 2, 2019
I really enjoyed this book it had so much going on, I wanted to hurry up and get to the end to find out what happens but at the same time didn't want to finish the book.
This book see's Shelby working on her own case as a consultant when she is hired to investigate the disappearance of a mother. Not sure how mind reading will help when she has been missing for a number of years Shelby is reluctant to take the case until she finds out the girl wants to find her mother because she is getting married. With her heart strings tugged Shelby agrees to look into the case with surprising and dangerous consequence.
At the same time Kate is back in Uncle Joey's life stirring things up and with Shelby busy he decides that he and Romao's can handle it themselves. Shelby is distrusted when she walks in on a meeting and offers to help. When she receives a distressing phone call Shelby drops everything to rush to there aid, hopefully she's not to late.
I really like the narrator and think she does a great job portraying the sense of danger needed in this book to make it so enjoyable.
This book see's Shelby working on her own case as a consultant when she is hired to investigate the disappearance of a mother. Not sure how mind reading will help when she has been missing for a number of years Shelby is reluctant to take the case until she finds out the girl wants to find her mother because she is getting married. With her heart strings tugged Shelby agrees to look into the case with surprising and dangerous consequence.
At the same time Kate is back in Uncle Joey's life stirring things up and with Shelby busy he decides that he and Romao's can handle it themselves. Shelby is distrusted when she walks in on a meeting and offers to help. When she receives a distressing phone call Shelby drops everything to rush to there aid, hopefully she's not to late.
I really like the narrator and think she does a great job portraying the sense of danger needed in this book to make it so enjoyable.
July 20, 2017
Shelby is really kind. She is an accommoding to people schedule. I so hope that Bates gets to ear crow in this book because he deserves it.
Maybe Shelby does need to go to counseling. She missed Uncle Joey.
Let's see what kind of trouble will come to Shelby s front door this time. It's funny when supernatural things happen how you tend to explain things away..
Shelby just barely escapes trouble by the skin of her teeth sometimes.
Sometimes you just want to put an illegal hurt on stupid people. I am still irritated that Shelby wanted to follow the murderer.
How is it that no one has searched to see if anyone has checked to see if the murderer has another property.
Shelby has two other abilities from getting shot in the head. She can see images and now hear ghost. Makes you wonder what else will be popping up.
I am not sure if I feel sorry for Chris. Funny how she puts all of the men in her life (Chris, Ramos, Dimples, and Uncle Joey) through the ringer.
I am glad Chris is now seeing the advantage of her gift.
Maybe Shelby does need to go to counseling. She missed Uncle Joey.
Let's see what kind of trouble will come to Shelby s front door this time. It's funny when supernatural things happen how you tend to explain things away..
Shelby just barely escapes trouble by the skin of her teeth sometimes.
Sometimes you just want to put an illegal hurt on stupid people. I am still irritated that Shelby wanted to follow the murderer.
How is it that no one has searched to see if anyone has checked to see if the murderer has another property.
Shelby has two other abilities from getting shot in the head. She can see images and now hear ghost. Makes you wonder what else will be popping up.
I am not sure if I feel sorry for Chris. Funny how she puts all of the men in her life (Chris, Ramos, Dimples, and Uncle Joey) through the ringer.
I am glad Chris is now seeing the advantage of her gift.
January 21, 2021
Worth the read!
Colleen Helme has written this set of books, Shelby Nichols Adventure that I’ve just recently discovered, I have become enthralled in this series to the point I binge read all 14 start to finish with the extra book, Devil in a Black Suit, in just a few days. They are so addictive, each one could be taken as stand alone, but they are so much more satisfying read together in order.
The characters are incredible and while I don’t ever do spoilers I will say to me, the heroine was like reading a very satisfying mix in soccer mom form of toned down, mature married version of Janet Evanovitch’s Stephanie Plum meets Jana DeLeons Fortune Redding. The antics, male counterparts and plots are wonderful. Yes, I am posting this same review on each of the books, but they are all just that dang good!
Colleen Helme has written this set of books, Shelby Nichols Adventure that I’ve just recently discovered, I have become enthralled in this series to the point I binge read all 14 start to finish with the extra book, Devil in a Black Suit, in just a few days. They are so addictive, each one could be taken as stand alone, but they are so much more satisfying read together in order.
The characters are incredible and while I don’t ever do spoilers I will say to me, the heroine was like reading a very satisfying mix in soccer mom form of toned down, mature married version of Janet Evanovitch’s Stephanie Plum meets Jana DeLeons Fortune Redding. The antics, male counterparts and plots are wonderful. Yes, I am posting this same review on each of the books, but they are all just that dang good!
November 25, 2018
Holy Ramos. Shelby gets into some dangerous situations even when the case has nothing to do with Uncle Joey. This is another adventure that will leave you at the edge of your seat wanting to know more. And can we just talk about the chemistry between Shelby and Ramos...like seriously just one kiss. Although I dont agree with cheating, and I am starting to like Chris, I still find Ramos to be one hot piece of man. Shelby faces emotions and killers in this adventure. This is a must read for all fans of Shelby Nichols and the amazing Collern Helme. This book will keep you up until the wee hours of the night because you won't want to put it down!
May 22, 2020
Definitely DEEP in Death
Shelby really has put herself in danger this time. Taking on a dead case from six years ago seems like a piece of cake but Shelby has underestimated evil. And then there’s Uncle Joey’s usual problems that need Shelby’s help. This time it seems too much. This is yet another edge of your seat, can’t put this book down read. There’s some humor scattered throughout just to break up the tension. If you like cozy mysteries with a touch of paranormal, you’ll enjoy this series!
Shelby really has put herself in danger this time. Taking on a dead case from six years ago seems like a piece of cake but Shelby has underestimated evil. And then there’s Uncle Joey’s usual problems that need Shelby’s help. This time it seems too much. This is yet another edge of your seat, can’t put this book down read. There’s some humor scattered throughout just to break up the tension. If you like cozy mysteries with a touch of paranormal, you’ll enjoy this series!
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