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Fortune takes on her toughest assignment yet: temporary librarian at the Sinful Library.
Join her as she muddles through the Little Sinful Readers’ Book Hour, discovers a dying man in the reference section, endures a fiasco at the Mudbug Roller World (where Gertie and Ida Belle reprise their roles as Roller Derby Queens), and faces not one, not two, but three attempts on her life.
Overdue, a Miss Fortune Kindle Worlds Novella takes place after the events in Jana DeLeon’s Hurricane Force, Book 7 in the Miss Fortune Mystery Series.
A WORD FROM THE AUTHOR: Overdue was not written by Jana DeLeon. Rather it is part of the Kindle Worlds program, wherein Jana DeLeon has allowed writers to create stories using the world of Sinful and the wacky characters it’s famous for. I wish to thank Ms. DeLeon for graciously allowing other writers to explore their own writing in a most Sinful way. Also, please note that this story is being released after the events of Book 7 of Ms. DeLeon's original series. Since I have no way of knowing what she plans for Book 8 or beyond, please forgive any discrepancies with my story and future Jana DeLeon Miss Fortune books.
Join her as she muddles through the Little Sinful Readers’ Book Hour, discovers a dying man in the reference section, endures a fiasco at the Mudbug Roller World (where Gertie and Ida Belle reprise their roles as Roller Derby Queens), and faces not one, not two, but three attempts on her life.
Overdue, a Miss Fortune Kindle Worlds Novella takes place after the events in Jana DeLeon’s Hurricane Force, Book 7 in the Miss Fortune Mystery Series.
A WORD FROM THE AUTHOR: Overdue was not written by Jana DeLeon. Rather it is part of the Kindle Worlds program, wherein Jana DeLeon has allowed writers to create stories using the world of Sinful and the wacky characters it’s famous for. I wish to thank Ms. DeLeon for graciously allowing other writers to explore their own writing in a most Sinful way. Also, please note that this story is being released after the events of Book 7 of Ms. DeLeon's original series. Since I have no way of knowing what she plans for Book 8 or beyond, please forgive any discrepancies with my story and future Jana DeLeon Miss Fortune books.
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2016
302 people are currently reading
157 people want to read
About the author
Shari Hearn
19 books64 followersI have written 14 books in the Miss Fortune World, licensed fan fiction of Jana DeLeon's Miss Fortune Mysteries. Currently, I'm writing an original paranormal cozy mystery series featuring two enemies-in-life who team with a living medium to solve crimes.
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Displaying 1 - 23 of 23 reviews
March 13, 2018
This is a cute mystery involving former CIA assassin, Fortune, posing as a temporary librarian while she avoids the bad guys who are trying to find her. She is quite funny in this role, and while doing this, she has to also locate a murderer. It is a good story, despite the stereotypical main librarian character. A librarian myself, I do not appreciate the stereotype of the 'shushing' and stern librarian which are so outdated, while at the same time, I do not take myself so seriously that I can't laugh at it. Overall, this is a good story in the Miss Fortune series.
January 21, 2023
2023 bk 16. Jana DeLeon allowed authors the chance to write in her universe - of them Shari Hearn seems to be the best. I really felt that Hearn did an excellent job of continuing the characters, an even better job of describing a temp working in a public library not their own, and created a totally plausible murder for Sinful. Well done!
March 20, 2016
Nice addition
This was a nice addition to the Miss Fortune universe. I loved Ida and Gertie and their roller rink hijinks!
This was a nice addition to the Miss Fortune universe. I loved Ida and Gertie and their roller rink hijinks!
November 22, 2018
Cute story
The story premise, itself, is good, and the execution is fine; however, the characters are still off from the original series. Fortune seems more helpless in these stories, much more like the Sandy Sue she is pretending to be than the Fortune I've grown to love. I did like the roller derby touch to this story and can picture younger Ida Belle and Gertie characters trying that out.
I appreciate how difficult writing tribute stories in another author's world is, and Ms. Hearn is coming closer to the original characters with every book. Kudos to her for taking on these delightful characters!
The story premise, itself, is good, and the execution is fine; however, the characters are still off from the original series. Fortune seems more helpless in these stories, much more like the Sandy Sue she is pretending to be than the Fortune I've grown to love. I did like the roller derby touch to this story and can picture younger Ida Belle and Gertie characters trying that out.
I appreciate how difficult writing tribute stories in another author's world is, and Ms. Hearn is coming closer to the original characters with every book. Kudos to her for taking on these delightful characters!
March 20, 2023
Being Fortune and a librarian can be hazardous to your health
Fortune fills in for a pregnant librarian for 3 days until another librarian returns. Fortune is assigned to do storytime with a bunch of unruly kids. Ida Belle and Gertie help her out and decide to parade the kids around the library to find the quietest person in the library. What they find is a sleeping patron that turns into a murder victim. Lucy, Celia's friend of course wants to blame Fortune. Swamp Team 3 now has to solve a murder before another occurs. Enter writers, stealers liars and psychological traumas to figure out who the killers is. Great story!
Fortune fills in for a pregnant librarian for 3 days until another librarian returns. Fortune is assigned to do storytime with a bunch of unruly kids. Ida Belle and Gertie help her out and decide to parade the kids around the library to find the quietest person in the library. What they find is a sleeping patron that turns into a murder victim. Lucy, Celia's friend of course wants to blame Fortune. Swamp Team 3 now has to solve a murder before another occurs. Enter writers, stealers liars and psychological traumas to figure out who the killers is. Great story!
October 20, 2017
Better than ice cream!
If you need a pick me up, and like a great mystery, this is the series for you. All of the writers of this series take the readers on imaginative adventures. These books are highly entertaining and meld hilarity with heartwarming good fun. Enjoy.
If you need a pick me up, and like a great mystery, this is the series for you. All of the writers of this series take the readers on imaginative adventures. These books are highly entertaining and meld hilarity with heartwarming good fun. Enjoy.
December 19, 2019
Still love the antics of Fortune, Ida Bel and Gertie....however these versions The Miss Fortune World, have just something lacking....Gertie isn’t as funny, and neither is ida bel....it’s like they were an after thought....
July 8, 2021
Great "Mis Fortune" Substitute!
These books are great! I love Jana Deleon's books, but hate waiting inbetween publishing... these are just the books to fill that time... they are so similar, and keep the fun going! EXCELLENT!
These books are great! I love Jana Deleon's books, but hate waiting inbetween publishing... these are just the books to fill that time... they are so similar, and keep the fun going! EXCELLENT!
November 9, 2021
Great book
In this book by Shari Hearn, Fortune us filling in at the library. Whike trying to calm the kids at storytime, she finds a man with a very small pulse. He later dies and she along with Gertie and Ida Belle investigate.
In this book by Shari Hearn, Fortune us filling in at the library. Whike trying to calm the kids at storytime, she finds a man with a very small pulse. He later dies and she along with Gertie and Ida Belle investigate.
December 2, 2025
Just good however a very easy read
This book was a very good read. The actors were comfortable to the reader. The plot was a little slow at some places but did pick up before the end.
This book was a very good read. The actors were comfortable to the reader. The plot was a little slow at some places but did pick up before the end.
January 16, 2019
Outstanding
I hope you keep writing these for a long time. Excellent storyline and very well planned out. Funny, romantic, and true to the series.
I hope you keep writing these for a long time. Excellent storyline and very well planned out. Funny, romantic, and true to the series.
January 22, 2019
Cute not great’
Short, this was not one of her best novels. Not sure what else to say to get this up to 20words
Short, this was not one of her best novels. Not sure what else to say to get this up to 20words
March 12, 2021
Very entertaining!
Loved the character of Lila Rose. A perfect fit with Fortune, Gertie and Ida Belle. Looking forward to the next in the series.
Loved the character of Lila Rose. A perfect fit with Fortune, Gertie and Ida Belle. Looking forward to the next in the series.
October 26, 2022
Crazy characters and good laughs
I liked the unique story placing Fortune into a librarian role! Ida Belle and Gertie as The roller derby girls is so believable! Great book
I liked the unique story placing Fortune into a librarian role! Ida Belle and Gertie as The roller derby girls is so believable! Great book
May 24, 2023
a good one
Yes, I know…only from Jana’s World …
But it is very good! And I totally loved it and laughed too! Shari is channeling Hana!
Yes, I know…only from Jana’s World …
But it is very good! And I totally loved it and laughed too! Shari is channeling Hana!
March 23, 2025
Very Good
This was a great story! I enjoyed the use of Jana Seldom Miss Fortune characters. Great plot. I highly recommend this book.
This was a great story! I enjoyed the use of Jana Seldom Miss Fortune characters. Great plot. I highly recommend this book.
February 6, 2017
WOW wow wow
J'adore vraiment cette série de livres qui me font rire et qui me font lire encore et encore MERCI BEAUCOUP
J'adore vraiment cette série de livres qui me font rire et qui me font lire encore et encore MERCI BEAUCOUP
February 26, 2016
A delicious mix of humor, romance, and suspense.
What a delicious mix of humor, romance, and suspense.
Though the humor was present from the beginning, what surprised me was it's continued consistency. And it's density. The wry dry attitude Fortune brings as the main character, permeates description, dialog, and eventually an escalating danger that explodes into a riot of action and humor.
It is totally enjoyable.
With hints of romance and the eventual dollar coaster action sequences.
That the scenes include seniors and book characters (sorry, you'll have to read what that means) and piles of small children (figuratively speaking) is a bow to the author's ability to draw enticing characters.
I took my time reading this - readers can find my excerpt reading progress updates on the book's Goodreads page - wanting to savor this novella like a prize meal.
I literally highlighted so many passages I liked, my Kindle app had me remove some if I wanted to share any more excerpts.
For a breath of fresh reading-air, this is a great choice.
Highly recommend.
What a delicious mix of humor, romance, and suspense.
Though the humor was present from the beginning, what surprised me was it's continued consistency. And it's density. The wry dry attitude Fortune brings as the main character, permeates description, dialog, and eventually an escalating danger that explodes into a riot of action and humor.
It is totally enjoyable.
With hints of romance and the eventual dollar coaster action sequences.
That the scenes include seniors and book characters (sorry, you'll have to read what that means) and piles of small children (figuratively speaking) is a bow to the author's ability to draw enticing characters.
I took my time reading this - readers can find my excerpt reading progress updates on the book's Goodreads page - wanting to savor this novella like a prize meal.
I literally highlighted so many passages I liked, my Kindle app had me remove some if I wanted to share any more excerpts.
For a breath of fresh reading-air, this is a great choice.
Highly recommend.
April 21, 2016
Not DeLeon but a Sinfully Good Mystery
Based on the popular mysteries by Jana DeLeon, this novella finds Fortune working in a library in Sinful, Louisiana. It is faithful to the characters of the series and the eccentricities of the tiny Southern town. Murder is done, mayhem follows, and Fortune comes out of it somewhat scathed but always the survivor. I will be looking for other works by this author. This one was a delight!
Based on the popular mysteries by Jana DeLeon, this novella finds Fortune working in a library in Sinful, Louisiana. It is faithful to the characters of the series and the eccentricities of the tiny Southern town. Murder is done, mayhem follows, and Fortune comes out of it somewhat scathed but always the survivor. I will be looking for other works by this author. This one was a delight!
January 15, 2016
Loved it! One of the best of the KW stories set in Sinful that I've read yet. The length was great - a nice short read but the plot and characters were well developed. Great twist at the end and just as fun and funny as the original series. I hope the author writes more in this series and I'd love to read an original seris from her too. Enjoy
February 15, 2016
Fortune is the new Librarian
A great way to visit Sinful in between Ms. DeLeon books. The author has managed to provide almost the same amount of humor.
A great way to visit Sinful in between Ms. DeLeon books. The author has managed to provide almost the same amount of humor.
April 26, 2016
Reveiw Outstanding
April 22, 2016
Funny casual mystery read. Perfect for the beach or a commute.
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