Little Dark Deeds

Georgiana Germaine #12

by Cheryl Bradshaw

It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Georgiana Germaine’s life. But when one of her closest friends fails to show up at the ceremony, Georgiana senses something is terribly wrong.

Her fears are confirmed when Tiffany is found brutally stabbed, her lifeless body sprawled across a bathroom floor.

What begins as a joyous occasion quickly unravels into a nightmare. With grief and shock threatening to consume her, Georgiana throws herself into uncovering the truth. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the path becomes—and the closer she gets to a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to remain hidden.

A chilling, heart-pounding mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.


What Readers are Saying about Little Dark

"Another 5-star book by Cheryl Bradshaw." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Hooked from chapter one!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"This book by far is my favorite Georgiana tale!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"A story you can't put down." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Hits all of my expectations." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Crime

242 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 29, 2025

About the author

Cheryl Bradshaw is a New York Times and 11-time USA Today bestselling author writing in multiple genres, including mystery, thriller, romantic suspense, supernatural suspense, and poetry. She is a Shamus Award finalist for best private eye novel of the year, an eFestival of Words winner for best thriller, and has published over fifty books since 2011.

Raised in Southern California, she now lives in North Texas. When she's not writing, she loves jet-setting to new countries, exploring the outdoors, and playing with her grandbabies.

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Book series in order by Cheryl Bradshaw:

Georgiana Germaine (Mystery Series)

1. Little Girl Lost - USA Today Bestseller
2. Little Lost Secrets
3. Little Broken Things
4. Little White Lies
5. Little Tangled Webs
6. Little Shattered Dreams
7. Little Last Words
8. Little Buried Secrets
9. Little Stolen Memories
10. Little Empty Promises
11. Little Hidden Fears

Sloane Monroe Mystery/Thriller Series

0. Silent As the Grave (prequel to series)
1. Black Diamond Death
2. Murder in Mind
3. I Have a Secret
4. Stranger in Town - Shamus Award Finalist
5. Bed of Bones - USA Today Bestseller
6. Hush Now Baby - USA Today Bestseller
7. Gone Daddy Gone - USA Today Bestseller
8. Smoke and Mirrors - USA Today Bestseller

Sloane Monroe Stories - Mystery Novella Series
(with characters from the main series)

1. Deadly Sins: Sloth
2. Deadly Sins: Wrath
3. Deadly Sins: Lust
4. Deadly Sins: Greed
5. Deadly Sins: Envy
6. Deadly Sins: Pride

Sloane & Maddie Peril Awaits - Mystery Series
(Spinoff Series with Sloane Monroe & her sidekick Maddie)

1. The Silent Boy
2. The Shadow Children
3. The Broken Soul
4. The Widow Maker
5. The Familiar Stranger

Addison Lockhart Ghost Mystery Series

1. Grayson Manor Haunting
2. Rosecliff Manor Haunting
3. Blackthorn Manor Haunting
4. Belle Manor Haunting
5. Crawley Manor Haunting

Stand Alone Mystery/Thriller Novels

1. Eye for Revenge - USA Today Bestseller
2. The Perfect Lie
3. Hickory Dickory Dead - USA Today Bestseller
4. Roadkill - USA Today Bestseller

Reviews

[Maureen ~Bitch Can Write A Book]

Wow. This one packed a punch for me. It was so very sad to have this death at the time of her wedding. Diving into the next book. I do enjoy this series. There is not a lot of depth in this series, but I find the books to be fast, fun reads. This one had more depth for me than any other. Except maybe the very beginning when we know about her daughter and her nieces abduction.

[Brandy Huckaby]

An interesting story with a few dark twists but nothing that really just made my jaw drop like I look for in a good thriller mystery. This one had murder, cheating spouses, lying, intrigue and suspense for sure, but again…nothing that blew me away. A good quick read with a few twists along the way. Would I recommend it? Maybe? It’s obviously not my most favorite thriller read, but maybe it’s more up someone else’s alley? It was my first read from this author and it’s 12th in a series (that I obviously haven’t read). But I do feel like it was enough of a standalone to not be confused without having read the rest of the series.

[Marsha]

Georgiana is finally getting married. The day was perfect except for one missing guest. Her best friend. She soon finds out why. This book is a little more emotional as Gigi grieves the loss of her friend and the anger towards the person responsible. She finds herself often having to reel in her feelings as she talks to the suspects. (Not wanting to do something she'll regret.) Because of all this, she was a little more vulnerable than the no nonsense detective we are used to. Despite it starting on their wedding day, we don't see too much of Giovanni (Georgiana's husband,) which was a little disappointing. lol Her mom had a shinning moment which was nice to see. While her police buddies were there, much of the book was just her and the suspects. (The regulars had smaller roles than they sometimes have in the series... or at least it felt that way.) Speaking of the series, the book can be read as a standalone, though to get the best experience, I'd suggest reading in order. The series is a clean read as far as sexual content goes. And very little violence on the pages. It reads easily and quickly. As is the case with all the books, it starts with the POV of the victim, before going into Georgiana's POV.

[Robin Lee]

It’s finally Georgiana’s wedding day to Giovani. While she is excited and it’s a beautiful wedding, she can’t get her friend Tiffany off her mind. They are very old friends, and Tiffany was supposed to help her get ready. She hasn’t been able to contact her either. Tiffany comes to her in a dream, which leaves her to believe Tiffany is dead. When she goes to her mother’s room, she finds out that Tiffany has been murdered. Some of her law enforcement friends have already left the venue to go home and begin the investigation. Georgiana and Giovanni immediately fly home. This murder has hit her really hard, but she is determined to get justice for her dear friend. During the investigation, she meets three old ladies that are neighbors. The ladies are a fountain of information and are investigating on the side. These ladies are a riot! Georgiana discourages them from investigating and to give all information to her. The twists and turns in this story kept me riveted until the surprising conclusion. Although this is a series, it can also be read as a stand-alone. As always with this series, I can’t wait until the next one.

[Kat]

library ebook i requested, they dont even put a hold for you, 12 14 2025
i love this series with Georgiana

she is a pi in cambria, used to be a cop in slo

she finally married the love of her life in ny,. her good friend from hs didnt show up to help her get dressed at the wedding

she dreamed her friend was murdered in her bathroom in cambria while getting ready to get on the plane to come to the wedding in ny

the next morning it was confirmed. they flew back to cambria (the honeymoon in italy isnt for a few weeks) and she is working on the case

she starts questioning everyone. there are 3 old ladies in the neighborhood of her friend. one used to work for the pd, she wanted to be detective but it wasnt done in those days. she kept questioning everyone about a lighter she found and she was killed too. Georgiana found the lighter under the rug when she tripped

it was the real estate agents friend who also worked there.

the boyfriends wife killed him and shot herself in the leg to make it look like he tried to kill her first

she was having affair with his real estate agent friend, the one who killed the girlfriend. she caught them together, the wife couldnt get divorce, if she was found cheating she would lose all the money from prenup

Georgiana still misses her friend and will look out for her dad for her

[Rhonda]

it's Georgiana and Giovanni's wedding day!!! it is almost perfect. but her close friend Tiffany isn't here. After the wedding and reception Gigi finds out her friend has been murdered.
I have enjoyed every book in this series, but this one made me sad. Happy that Giovanni and Gigi get the Happy ever after. but very sad Tiffany was killed.
This was really good and I loved the 3 older ladies that lived on Tiffany's street.
I really Ike that Gigi and Foley are working better together.
I highly recommend this book!

[Mandi Newbold]

As one of the biggest fans of this series, it was so fun to read about Gigi and Giovanni's wedding... Finally!!! It also cut right to the heart to find out which character is murdered. What a whirlwind of the first two chapters. I was emotionally invested on finding out who and why. But don't worry, even if you haven't read the whole series, you could read this alone and 100% enjoy it. I love a good mystery and this hits all my expectations. Read it and then if you haven't you'll want to read the entire series. 🙌🏻

[Connie]

This book by far is my favorite Georgiana tale! Story line flowed so smoothly, all of a sudden, it was finished! As Georgiana & Giovanni celebrate their wedding day, someone very special is missing from the event! It doesn't take long for Georgiana to learn why her best friend was unable to attend!

[Heidi]

A great addition!

I have been reading all of these books in order. It is the only way to understand how Georgiana's brain works, and her personality.
She joins forces with this book when her best friend is murdered. A little old lady though holds the keys to who the killer actually is.

[Pamela Kelley]

Little Dark Deeds

When the prologue grabs you from the first paragraph and doesn’t let go. You know you picked the right roller coaster.
So many clues to the troubled murder and every one on the street wants to solve it. Lots of experts to do the job right to get to correct results and put every puzzle piece in the correct place. Another excellent book in this series.

[Ros]

Great reading I couldn't put it down. Cheryl is usual is a fsnysdyic story teller . Poor Germain how awful to lose your childhood friend on your wedding day. You bravely took on the case and solved it. I highly recommend you everyone you read this book

[Leah Hines]

Gigi and Giovanni are finally getting married! This one has a lot of emotions. It keeps you guessing up to the reveal. Plenty of suspense, action, twists, and great characters make for a story you can't put down.

[Sheri]

Another great read by Cheryl Bradshaw. Georgiana’s big day is finally here, but there is sad news the morning after. This case is personal for Georgiana as they rush to find the murderer. The storyline is unique and realistic. Ms. Bradshaw never disappoints.

[Nancy Sanford]

I was hooked from the very first chapter! The mystery kept me guessing, and the suspense never let up. I really enjoyed following Georgiana as she uncovered the truth, and the twists made it impossible to put down. A fantastic thriller from start to finish.

[mary ann daniluk]

If you like Curry's books, you will like this one

Curry's books are quick reads, easy and hold your interest. This is no exception, I gave it 4 stars as a good rating but the note an easy read. I have read many of her books and enjoy them

[Barbara]

Book 12

Another Georgia a mystery solved.


Without getting into detail this is a very happy beginning of a wedding but turned sad
Again great characters and page turning.

[Sandra]

This is an excellent read. There’s romance and suspense and it keeps your attention to the end. I finished thinking wow she’s really getting better and better. Worth your time!

[Shirley]

The Georgianna Germaine series is a good one. The only problem, they end too soon.

[Tami]

Amazing

Georgiana is amazing at finding out who the murderer is. Great book Absolutely loved it. I never would have guessed who the killer was

[Marie Price]

So many lies!

This was a tear jerker at times and extremely fast paced.
Georgiana won't give up until she finds the truth. Great read.

[Charlene]

This book kept me guessing to the very end .

[Claire]

The only good thing I can say about this book is it’s a quick, easy read.

[Patricia Sherman]

Really good book

I am so enjoying this series. This book had alot of mystery and did not guess who the killer was. I like her books because she keeps you guessing.

[Valettagirl]

brilliant read

Absolutely thrilling. Another great book in the series. Can’t wait for the next one , this author knows how to keep your interest and some.

[Andy Wallace-Parkin]

Another Cracker

I thought the best part was the butt slap and the hand soap that followed. No spoilers but you will know when you know. Another cracking read.