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Bailey's Run
Bailey Chambers mourns the loss of her lover, Nessa, in an unsolved carjacking. When Tommy, Bailey’s brother becomes a victim of a gay bashing, Bailey assumes his case will be handled the same way as her lover’s—lackadaisically.
Desi Dexter assigned to Tommy’s case, feels Bailey’s disdain toward her and her partner. Through tenacious police work, Desi, is able to uncover the reason for Bailey’s attitude, and convinces her that she is sincere in solving the case. Mutual attraction sparks, and before they can move forward with their fledging romance, Desi, and her partner Braxton, uncover the presence of a serial killer. What will happen to Bailey when Desi becomes engrossed in another case—can their relationship survive?
Desi Dexter assigned to Tommy’s case, feels Bailey’s disdain toward her and her partner. Through tenacious police work, Desi, is able to uncover the reason for Bailey’s attitude, and convinces her that she is sincere in solving the case. Mutual attraction sparks, and before they can move forward with their fledging romance, Desi, and her partner Braxton, uncover the presence of a serial killer. What will happen to Bailey when Desi becomes engrossed in another case—can their relationship survive?
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First published January 2, 2014
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Ali Spooner
72 books123 followersI am a native Floridian who is temporarily (I hope) displaced in Memphis, TN. for work purposes, however I hope to make it home to a partner of 17 years and our family as quickly as I can. I enjoy photography as a hobby along with spinning a good tale.
I am American by birth and Southern by the Grace of God. LOL I enjoy writing about the south and creating characters and events that I hope my readers enjoy as much as I have in creating them.
I am American by birth and Southern by the Grace of God. LOL I enjoy writing about the south and creating characters and events that I hope my readers enjoy as much as I have in creating them.
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March 29, 2014
This book has an abundance of sweetness, good relationships, passion, and hardworking down-to-earth people. The story is set in Memphis, Tennessee. A good deal of the early action takes place in and around a gay bar called Club Fubar. There is also some great cookin' and chowing down happening throughout the entire book. However, best of all, is the perfectly beautiful melding of the two main women from the prickliest of starts, to a delightful hand in glove fit wrapped up in the complete wonderment of a fantastic love affair. There is a fine mystery that comes later, but even with that gem of an infusion, the love-filled romance literally swept me off my feet. Fantabulous!
Bailey Chambers is definitely one of the better cooks although her cousin is no slouch. Time and again she leaves friends and new acquaintances with a heavenly smile on their faces as they partake in one of Bailey's many homemade masterpieces. She also has a long memory and with that a major bone to pick with the Memphis PD, who clearly dropped the ball on solving a carjacking where her former lover was killed. She throws one amazing hissy fit, when a different police team attempt to question her about a brutal attack on her brother. Besides her blistering temper tantrum, some special sexual sparks fly between the female police detective and Bailey. Ah ha!
Detective Desi Dexter has the best comeback statement in the book when she says: "Oh dear Lord, will you marry me?" after tasting the first bite of Bailey's home made dinner virtuoso success. However, the rapidly heated interchanges have to be put on hold to allow the legal maneuvers to run their course involving the assault on Bailey's brother. The wear and tear and trials and tribulations of police procedures which have doomed Desi's earlier partnerships to wither are not only handled admirably by Bailey and Desi, they even heighten their rising emotional heat levels which is consummated at the earliest possible moment. Perfectamente!
There are a good many wonderful moments, tension-filled moments, and cuddly loving moments in this gratifying story. The title references Bailey Chamber's day job where she is a driver for Fed-Ex on one of their big rigs, delivering and retrieving two trailers on her run between Memphis and Nashville. So with more wondrous elements than heart stopping upheavals, those heart-in-throat scenes certainly add a really distinctive zing. There is nothing like a serial killer to bring the police force and the FBI into overdrive alert. Add a hero making traffic catastrophe sending folks back to the hospital hovering over another family member and this book concludes on some positively astounding high notes. I loved it and I highly recommend it!
NOTE: This book was provided by Affinity EBook Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Bailey Chambers is definitely one of the better cooks although her cousin is no slouch. Time and again she leaves friends and new acquaintances with a heavenly smile on their faces as they partake in one of Bailey's many homemade masterpieces. She also has a long memory and with that a major bone to pick with the Memphis PD, who clearly dropped the ball on solving a carjacking where her former lover was killed. She throws one amazing hissy fit, when a different police team attempt to question her about a brutal attack on her brother. Besides her blistering temper tantrum, some special sexual sparks fly between the female police detective and Bailey. Ah ha!
Detective Desi Dexter has the best comeback statement in the book when she says: "Oh dear Lord, will you marry me?" after tasting the first bite of Bailey's home made dinner virtuoso success. However, the rapidly heated interchanges have to be put on hold to allow the legal maneuvers to run their course involving the assault on Bailey's brother. The wear and tear and trials and tribulations of police procedures which have doomed Desi's earlier partnerships to wither are not only handled admirably by Bailey and Desi, they even heighten their rising emotional heat levels which is consummated at the earliest possible moment. Perfectamente!
There are a good many wonderful moments, tension-filled moments, and cuddly loving moments in this gratifying story. The title references Bailey Chamber's day job where she is a driver for Fed-Ex on one of their big rigs, delivering and retrieving two trailers on her run between Memphis and Nashville. So with more wondrous elements than heart stopping upheavals, those heart-in-throat scenes certainly add a really distinctive zing. There is nothing like a serial killer to bring the police force and the FBI into overdrive alert. Add a hero making traffic catastrophe sending folks back to the hospital hovering over another family member and this book concludes on some positively astounding high notes. I loved it and I highly recommend it!
NOTE: This book was provided by Affinity EBook Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
October 27, 2015
This book had a wonderful flow and plot, keeping my interest without going completely overboard. The banter and connection between the two women was catchy and made me chuckle, it felt very real. There was just enough hesitation from Bailey to be believable but didn’t wander into the territory of making me want things to move faster. The supporting cast of characters was amazing and each felt like someone I could have in my own life.
Over all this was well written and had a good ebb and flow to it. Good formatting and decent length added to its appeal. I would recommend this to any of my friends looking for a good lesbian romance that has a little worry and anticipation woven through it.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads
Over all this was well written and had a good ebb and flow to it. Good formatting and decent length added to its appeal. I would recommend this to any of my friends looking for a good lesbian romance that has a little worry and anticipation woven through it.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads
September 14, 2021
A story of strong woman who run with life.
This story spans so much all I need to say is you feel like you are on the journey with the characters. Bailey and Desi find a way to stay open in a brutal first meeting. A gift was seeing Tally and Blair our FBI agents with a special gift. The cast of supporting characters bring laughter and more love. I just love Ali Spooner and the stories she weave. Southern cooking, charm and courage for the days world. Another great read.
This story spans so much all I need to say is you feel like you are on the journey with the characters. Bailey and Desi find a way to stay open in a brutal first meeting. A gift was seeing Tally and Blair our FBI agents with a special gift. The cast of supporting characters bring laughter and more love. I just love Ali Spooner and the stories she weave. Southern cooking, charm and courage for the days world. Another great read.
July 8, 2024
Interesting story of a mixture of different people!
Bailey drives a FedEx double between Memphis and St Louis. Desi is her new girlfriend is with Memphis police. Between the two they managed to have an understanding with each and when Bailey swerved to miss hitting a school bus and Desi with a team of her fellow police officers strive to solve a cold case that still leaves a chill to some people. Enjoy!
Bailey drives a FedEx double between Memphis and St Louis. Desi is her new girlfriend is with Memphis police. Between the two they managed to have an understanding with each and when Bailey swerved to miss hitting a school bus and Desi with a team of her fellow police officers strive to solve a cold case that still leaves a chill to some people. Enjoy!
March 16, 2014
Bailey Chambers has spent two years mourning the death of her lover Nessa, the victim of a carjacking. Nessa’s murderers have never been found. Bailey has no time for the Memphis Police Department, as far as she is concerned, they are a total waste of space and did nothing to solve the crime.
When Bailey’s brother Tommy is attacked and badly beaten, a victim of a random gay bashing, Bailey holds out no hope for his attackers to be brought to justice.
Detective Desi Dexter and her cop partner Braxton are assigned to Tommy’s case. Immediately Desi feels Bailey’s animosity towards them both. When Desi discovers the reason for Bailey’s attitude, she can quite understand Bailey’s reasons for feeling the way she does. Desi sets out to convince Bailey that Braxton and herself will work hard to find Tommy’s attackers. Unknown to Bailey, Desi also intends to look into Nessa’s murder too and delves down the cold case files in her spare time.
As time passes, Desi and Bailey begin to feel a slow burning mutual attraction for each other. But, Tommy’s case must be closed before they can act on it.
It’s not long before Desi and Braxton discover a serial killer amongst the pile of cold cases they are investigating. With Desi involved in her new case and working crazy hours, what will happen to Bailey and their newly found romance? Will it fizzle out or will it slowly smolder in the background until it can ignite and burn brightly?
I’ve read a number of books by Ali Spooner and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each one of them. She is a wonderful master storyteller. Her writing is a pure joy to read. One thing that I love about Ali’s books is that they are so varied in content. No two stories are the same or similar. Her writing is what I now call my comfort reading. By this I mean familiar and easy to get stuck right in to from the first page, with a story that grips me right through until the last page.
Each and every character in this book is well developed and multidimensional. They all play well together like a synchronized film being acted out in some great scenic settings. I like the way Ali gradually introduces new characters throughout the book and manages to give us a bit of background on them without detracting from the story.
This story has a fabulous romance running through it. It’s exciting from the police work angle, plus there is the added bonus of a touch of the supernatural in it. I would dearly love to read a sequel with Bailey, Desi, Braxton and the rest of their family and friends. This is one book I did not want to end.
As with the rest of Ali’s books, this book is in my re-read folder.
When Bailey’s brother Tommy is attacked and badly beaten, a victim of a random gay bashing, Bailey holds out no hope for his attackers to be brought to justice.
Detective Desi Dexter and her cop partner Braxton are assigned to Tommy’s case. Immediately Desi feels Bailey’s animosity towards them both. When Desi discovers the reason for Bailey’s attitude, she can quite understand Bailey’s reasons for feeling the way she does. Desi sets out to convince Bailey that Braxton and herself will work hard to find Tommy’s attackers. Unknown to Bailey, Desi also intends to look into Nessa’s murder too and delves down the cold case files in her spare time.
As time passes, Desi and Bailey begin to feel a slow burning mutual attraction for each other. But, Tommy’s case must be closed before they can act on it.
It’s not long before Desi and Braxton discover a serial killer amongst the pile of cold cases they are investigating. With Desi involved in her new case and working crazy hours, what will happen to Bailey and their newly found romance? Will it fizzle out or will it slowly smolder in the background until it can ignite and burn brightly?
I’ve read a number of books by Ali Spooner and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each one of them. She is a wonderful master storyteller. Her writing is a pure joy to read. One thing that I love about Ali’s books is that they are so varied in content. No two stories are the same or similar. Her writing is what I now call my comfort reading. By this I mean familiar and easy to get stuck right in to from the first page, with a story that grips me right through until the last page.
Each and every character in this book is well developed and multidimensional. They all play well together like a synchronized film being acted out in some great scenic settings. I like the way Ali gradually introduces new characters throughout the book and manages to give us a bit of background on them without detracting from the story.
This story has a fabulous romance running through it. It’s exciting from the police work angle, plus there is the added bonus of a touch of the supernatural in it. I would dearly love to read a sequel with Bailey, Desi, Braxton and the rest of their family and friends. This is one book I did not want to end.
As with the rest of Ali’s books, this book is in my re-read folder.
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