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The Last Best Lie
Not many people could save a man’s life with lip gloss, car keys and three
cinnamon-flavored condoms while under gunfire. But Madison McKenna can. And it’s
not the least of the talents of this sexy physicist-turned-detective. Blending
wit, sensuality and science, Madison uses counter-top technology and fierce
determination to solve the attempted murder of her boss, Jake Thibodaux. It
won’t be easy; science-savvy she is, streetsmart she isn’t. Worse, Jake’s
powerful ex-partner, Hunter, is determined to freeze her out of the
investigation, and the local police would happily toss her in jail to keep her
out of their hair. As Jake clings to life, Madison and her helpers— a charming
bull-rider and his prize calf, Spinal Snap, a pair of bickering cops, and Jake’s
hard-bitten mistress—delve into Jake’s past, revealing a man very different from
the one Madison thought she knew. Even her subconscious comes to her aid,
infusing her dreams with tantalizing, surreal, clues. Driven by need, Madison
and Hunter form a steamy, antagonistic partnership; until she learns that he has
his own motives for murder…
cinnamon-flavored condoms while under gunfire. But Madison McKenna can. And it’s
not the least of the talents of this sexy physicist-turned-detective. Blending
wit, sensuality and science, Madison uses counter-top technology and fierce
determination to solve the attempted murder of her boss, Jake Thibodaux. It
won’t be easy; science-savvy she is, streetsmart she isn’t. Worse, Jake’s
powerful ex-partner, Hunter, is determined to freeze her out of the
investigation, and the local police would happily toss her in jail to keep her
out of their hair. As Jake clings to life, Madison and her helpers— a charming
bull-rider and his prize calf, Spinal Snap, a pair of bickering cops, and Jake’s
hard-bitten mistress—delve into Jake’s past, revealing a man very different from
the one Madison thought she knew. Even her subconscious comes to her aid,
infusing her dreams with tantalizing, surreal, clues. Driven by need, Madison
and Hunter form a steamy, antagonistic partnership; until she learns that he has
his own motives for murder…
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2015
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August 20, 2019
Fully enjoyed this read. The main character was fun, witty, and fast thinking. She is a scientific nerd, who is learning the ropes of being a private detective, when the bottom falls out. Fast pace, with shocking twist, that leave you rushing to finish reading the page, just so you can turn to the next. Add in potential love interest, lots of danger, and a side of laughter and you have the recipe for a great read. I truly hope the author writes more of Madison McKenna
March 30, 2021
I was fooled into believing in the wrong guy - until the end.
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November 4, 2024
This was a good read a change in pace from the psych thrillers I read but well written and loved the smart heroine and the logic- overall written very well
August 14, 2016
I believe this is a first book for this author. I grabbed this book from off the shelf because the name intrigued me, I needed something to read, and when I read the cover fly leaf it interested me. Turned out to be very good. Hopefully there will be sequels.
July 1, 2016
I was pleasantly surprised by this book, many twists and turns to keep you turning the pages. For fans of Linda Barnes and Sara Paretsky.
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