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The Housewife Assassin #14
The Housewife Assassin's Terrorist TV Guide
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And a handy TV guide.IN BOOK 14 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN Donna Stone must be more than just ready for her close-up if she’s to infiltrate a television reality show in order to stop the broadcast of a live terrorist attack.If you like pulp thrillers filled with satire and dark comedy starring hardboiled women sleuths mixed up in international crime and mystery, you will love the Housewife Assassin romantic mystery series.
Josie's AMAZON READERS LOVE THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S TERRORIST TV "This book is damn hysterical. Josie Brown really nailed all the reality show the attention whore, the suspected whore, the sad fat housewife, the younger trophy wife, and the adulteress. Poor Donna has to compete in ridiculous contests with this group, have her entire life with Jack and the kids filmed, AND inconspicuously protect the U.S. from a terrorist attack. I laughed so many times while reading this book.""This was a real eye-opener about the behind the scenes activities and comments-often by the producer, who was a horrible person! The action was non-stop, the assignments mostly on Donna's end, and very little POTUS intervention in this book. I was surprised at the many casualties of the contestants, including one death that Donna covers up in true Acme style. This is an exciting domestic thrillers book and with all the reality shows on TV today, one that will keep your interest and make you wonder if it is fact or fiction!""A new book by Josie is like finding a refreshing oasis after wandering the desert. Ms. Brown's imagination takes us to a "reality show" setting. Ms. Brown has the ability to take her readers anywhere and everywhere. You're not an assassin? You will be able to step in Donna's shoes, and, for awhile anyway, let your inner secret agent have an experience you won't forget!""Josie Brown does not disappoint! Sex, love, betrayal, intrigue, and plastic surgery? Josie keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. At the same time, there's Josie's own brand of humor and attention to detail keep you wanting more of her funny novels! Try putting it down...I dare you!""One of the best Housewife Assassination books. I have all of the HA books and I couldn't put this one down. Kudo's to Josie Brown for yet another great book in this series of funny mysteries Kindle books.""Always entertaining. I just can't put them down. I have to stop myself from laughing out loud. looking forward to the next installment.""Read it through in one sitting! Another Delicious Donna episode! can't wait to read her next romantic comedy book! I frequently find myself doing a loud and uncontrollable LOL with this series! I look forward to each and everyone, since the very first. Keep them coming!""I love this thrillers Kindle books series. It's fun and suspenseful. A strong female character is no.1 on my list. Read it! Josie never disappoints!""WOW! Josie, you outdid yourself on this one! The real housewives loved it! Can't wait for the next domestic thriller! Really could not put it down the suspense was killing me.""Five stars! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE the Housewife Assassin romantic comedies books. Always waiting for the next book."
Josie's AMAZON READERS LOVE THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S TERRORIST TV "This book is damn hysterical. Josie Brown really nailed all the reality show the attention whore, the suspected whore, the sad fat housewife, the younger trophy wife, and the adulteress. Poor Donna has to compete in ridiculous contests with this group, have her entire life with Jack and the kids filmed, AND inconspicuously protect the U.S. from a terrorist attack. I laughed so many times while reading this book.""This was a real eye-opener about the behind the scenes activities and comments-often by the producer, who was a horrible person! The action was non-stop, the assignments mostly on Donna's end, and very little POTUS intervention in this book. I was surprised at the many casualties of the contestants, including one death that Donna covers up in true Acme style. This is an exciting domestic thrillers book and with all the reality shows on TV today, one that will keep your interest and make you wonder if it is fact or fiction!""A new book by Josie is like finding a refreshing oasis after wandering the desert. Ms. Brown's imagination takes us to a "reality show" setting. Ms. Brown has the ability to take her readers anywhere and everywhere. You're not an assassin? You will be able to step in Donna's shoes, and, for awhile anyway, let your inner secret agent have an experience you won't forget!""Josie Brown does not disappoint! Sex, love, betrayal, intrigue, and plastic surgery? Josie keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. At the same time, there's Josie's own brand of humor and attention to detail keep you wanting more of her funny novels! Try putting it down...I dare you!""One of the best Housewife Assassination books. I have all of the HA books and I couldn't put this one down. Kudo's to Josie Brown for yet another great book in this series of funny mysteries Kindle books.""Always entertaining. I just can't put them down. I have to stop myself from laughing out loud. looking forward to the next installment.""Read it through in one sitting! Another Delicious Donna episode! can't wait to read her next romantic comedy book! I frequently find myself doing a loud and uncontrollable LOL with this series! I look forward to each and everyone, since the very first. Keep them coming!""I love this thrillers Kindle books series. It's fun and suspenseful. A strong female character is no.1 on my list. Read it! Josie never disappoints!""WOW! Josie, you outdid yourself on this one! The real housewives loved it! Can't wait for the next domestic thriller! Really could not put it down the suspense was killing me.""Five stars! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE the Housewife Assassin romantic comedies books. Always waiting for the next book."
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303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2016
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About the author
Josie Brown
76 books701 followersJosie Brown's forty-two novels are now in the hands of over two million readers.
She has been published by St. Martin's Press, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin Books.
Read Josie’s books. You’ll get a good idea of her sense of humor. https://www.JosieBrown.com
You'll also find Josie on
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JosieBrownCA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiebrownau...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiebrownn...
Visit her podcast, where she discusses writing with other authors:
http://bit.ly/AuthorProvocateurApple
Josie is the author of these novels:
The Housewife Assassin Novel Series, including
- Handbook (Book 1)
- Guide to Gracious Killing (Book 2)
- Killer Christmas Tips (Book 3)
- Relationship Survival Guide (Book 4)
- Vacation to Die For (Book 5)
- Recipes for Disaster (Book 6)
- Hollywood Scream Play (Book 7) [2014, Signal Press]
- Killer App (Book 8) [August 2014, Signal Press]
- Hostage Hosting Tips (Book 9)
- Garden of Deadly Delights (Book 10)
- Tips for Weddings, Weapons, and Warfare Hosting Tips (Book 11)
- Husband Hunting Hints (Book 12)
- Ghost Protocol (Book 13)
- Terrorist TV Guide (Book 14)
- Deadly Dossier (Book 15 - SERIES PREQUEL)
- Greatest Hits (Book 16 )
- Fourth Estate Sale (Book 17 )
- Horrorscope (Book 18 )
- White House Keeping Seal of Approval (Book 19)
- Assassination Vacation Tips (Book 20)
- Antisocial Media Tips (Book 21)
- Manners, Missiles & Mayhem (Book 22)
- Gambit (Book 23)
- Underwater Assets (Book 24)
The Candidate (Steamy Political Thriller)
Extracurricular - 3 episodic Novels (2020; Signal Press)
Totlandia - 8 episodic Novels (2014-2017; Signal Press)
The Baby Planner
[2011, Simon & Schuster]
The Housewife Assassin Gets Lucky (written with Deborah Coonts)
Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives
[2010, Simon & Schuster 2014 Signal Press]]
Hollywood Hunk (Book 1 - True Hollywood Lies)
[2005, HarperCollins; 2010 Signal Press]
Her novel, Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives (Simon & Schuster), is being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer as a dramatic series for NBC-TV.
She is also the author of three non-fiction books: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Finding Mr. Right [Penguin/Alpha]; Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know [Signal Press]; and Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans: A Modern Girl's Dream Dictionary [St. Martin's Press]
Before becoming a full-time novelist, Josie also worked in advertising (JWT, DDB/Needham, BBM&B) and radio (WPLO-AM, Atlanta; WZGC-FM, Atlanta).
As a journalist, Josie has interviewed Maya Angelou, Brenda Blethyn, Julian Bond, Kenneth Branagh, Jackie Collins, Costa-Gavras, Craig Ferguson, John Gray, Derek Jacobi, Debbie Reynolds, and John Woo. Her celebrity interviews and relationships trends articles have been featured in Los Angeles Times Syndicate International, Redbook, and Complete Woman, as well as AOL, Yahoo, AskMen.com, Divorce360.com, and SingleMindedWomen.com, where she serves as the Relationships Channel editor.
Josie's interviews for her podcast, Author Provocateur, and for the International Thriller Writers magazine THE BIG THRILL include such notable authors as David Baldacci, Samantha M. Bailey, C.J. Box, Allison Brennan, Lee Child, Deborah Coonts, Robert Dugoni, Barry Eisler, JT Ellison, Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, Tess Gerritsen, Andrew Gross, Kristan Higgins, Jon Land, John Lescroart, John Lutz, James Rollins, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Brad Thor, and Debra Webb.
Although born and raised (a Southern expression) in and around Atlanta, Georgia, Josie is proudly one-hundred percent Puerto Rican: her father was born in Ponce, and her mother was from Humacao. Does this make Josie a Georgiarican? She thinks so, and proudly claims that title.
She now lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children.
She has been published by St. Martin's Press, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin Books.
Read Josie’s books. You’ll get a good idea of her sense of humor. https://www.JosieBrown.com
You'll also find Josie on
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JosieBrownCA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiebrownau...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiebrownn...
Visit her podcast, where she discusses writing with other authors:
http://bit.ly/AuthorProvocateurApple
Josie is the author of these novels:
The Housewife Assassin Novel Series, including
- Handbook (Book 1)
- Guide to Gracious Killing (Book 2)
- Killer Christmas Tips (Book 3)
- Relationship Survival Guide (Book 4)
- Vacation to Die For (Book 5)
- Recipes for Disaster (Book 6)
- Hollywood Scream Play (Book 7) [2014, Signal Press]
- Killer App (Book 8) [August 2014, Signal Press]
- Hostage Hosting Tips (Book 9)
- Garden of Deadly Delights (Book 10)
- Tips for Weddings, Weapons, and Warfare Hosting Tips (Book 11)
- Husband Hunting Hints (Book 12)
- Ghost Protocol (Book 13)
- Terrorist TV Guide (Book 14)
- Deadly Dossier (Book 15 - SERIES PREQUEL)
- Greatest Hits (Book 16 )
- Fourth Estate Sale (Book 17 )
- Horrorscope (Book 18 )
- White House Keeping Seal of Approval (Book 19)
- Assassination Vacation Tips (Book 20)
- Antisocial Media Tips (Book 21)
- Manners, Missiles & Mayhem (Book 22)
- Gambit (Book 23)
- Underwater Assets (Book 24)
The Candidate (Steamy Political Thriller)
Extracurricular - 3 episodic Novels (2020; Signal Press)
Totlandia - 8 episodic Novels (2014-2017; Signal Press)
The Baby Planner
[2011, Simon & Schuster]
The Housewife Assassin Gets Lucky (written with Deborah Coonts)
Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives
[2010, Simon & Schuster 2014 Signal Press]]
Hollywood Hunk (Book 1 - True Hollywood Lies)
[2005, HarperCollins; 2010 Signal Press]
Her novel, Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives (Simon & Schuster), is being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer as a dramatic series for NBC-TV.
She is also the author of three non-fiction books: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Finding Mr. Right [Penguin/Alpha]; Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know [Signal Press]; and Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans: A Modern Girl's Dream Dictionary [St. Martin's Press]
Before becoming a full-time novelist, Josie also worked in advertising (JWT, DDB/Needham, BBM&B) and radio (WPLO-AM, Atlanta; WZGC-FM, Atlanta).
As a journalist, Josie has interviewed Maya Angelou, Brenda Blethyn, Julian Bond, Kenneth Branagh, Jackie Collins, Costa-Gavras, Craig Ferguson, John Gray, Derek Jacobi, Debbie Reynolds, and John Woo. Her celebrity interviews and relationships trends articles have been featured in Los Angeles Times Syndicate International, Redbook, and Complete Woman, as well as AOL, Yahoo, AskMen.com, Divorce360.com, and SingleMindedWomen.com, where she serves as the Relationships Channel editor.
Josie's interviews for her podcast, Author Provocateur, and for the International Thriller Writers magazine THE BIG THRILL include such notable authors as David Baldacci, Samantha M. Bailey, C.J. Box, Allison Brennan, Lee Child, Deborah Coonts, Robert Dugoni, Barry Eisler, JT Ellison, Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, Tess Gerritsen, Andrew Gross, Kristan Higgins, Jon Land, John Lescroart, John Lutz, James Rollins, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Brad Thor, and Debra Webb.
Although born and raised (a Southern expression) in and around Atlanta, Georgia, Josie is proudly one-hundred percent Puerto Rican: her father was born in Ponce, and her mother was from Humacao. Does this make Josie a Georgiarican? She thinks so, and proudly claims that title.
She now lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children.
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December 19, 2016
Donna and Jack are back and getting more attention than they ever wanted. Being "selected" for a reality show in their town in order to discover the source of terrorist activity puts the whole family in the spotlight, and that's not a very comfortable place to be. Tempers are short within the family, not to mention within the show; no one is safe from verbal abuse by the producer or the other contestants. Donna and Jack manage to quit and somehow be reinstated in the show. Meanwhile, couples around them are plagued with problems. This was a real eye-opener about the behind the scenes activities and comments-often by the producer, who was a horrible person! The action was non-stop, the assignments mostly on Donna's end, and very little POTUS intervention in this book. I was surprised at the many casualties of the contestants, including one death that Donna covers up in true Acme style. This is an exciting book and with all the reality shows on tv today, one that will keep your interest and make you wonder if it is fact or fiction!
February 10, 2020
Humorous read
January 7, 2020
This is one of those books that you just KNOW the author had a, um, BLAST writing.
Book 14 of the Housewife Assassins series finds Donna and Jack the unwilling participants in a new reality show, "The Hot Housewives of Hilldale". ACME needs them to enter this horrendous reality competition to locate an ISIS sleeper before he/she blows up a bunch of people. Emma, Arnie, Dominick, and Abu all immerse themselves undercover for the sake of the country.
This book is damn hysterical. Josie Brown really nailed all the reality show tropes: the attention whore, the suspected whore, the sad fat housewife, the younger trophy wife, and the adultress. Poor Donna has to compete in ridiculous contests with this group, have her entire life with Jack and the kids filmed, AND inconspicuously protect the U.S. from a terrorist attack. I laughed so many times while reading this book - very much needed on my flights to and from New Jersey (by the way, I felt like a suspicious reading this book on a plane).
Donna's kids are getting older, so their storylines are evolving accordingly. Mary and Evan are navigating the world of "did they/didn't they?" that all teens go through. Jeff is learning the difference between bullying and manliness. Tricia is still just a little lovey angel, being the youngest. The kids not only enhanced the storyline in this installment, but they forwarded Donna and Jack's mission. It's very fun writing.
I love how each chapter begins with a quote from a TV show. There were quotes from some of my faves: Sex and the City, Nip/Tuck, Breaking Bad, Californication and House of Cards. These kinds of details are what keep me hooked on this series.
This book really is one of the best in the series so far, but I certainly can't wait to read the others and prove myself wrong!
Book 14 of the Housewife Assassins series finds Donna and Jack the unwilling participants in a new reality show, "The Hot Housewives of Hilldale". ACME needs them to enter this horrendous reality competition to locate an ISIS sleeper before he/she blows up a bunch of people. Emma, Arnie, Dominick, and Abu all immerse themselves undercover for the sake of the country.
This book is damn hysterical. Josie Brown really nailed all the reality show tropes: the attention whore, the suspected whore, the sad fat housewife, the younger trophy wife, and the adultress. Poor Donna has to compete in ridiculous contests with this group, have her entire life with Jack and the kids filmed, AND inconspicuously protect the U.S. from a terrorist attack. I laughed so many times while reading this book - very much needed on my flights to and from New Jersey (by the way, I felt like a suspicious reading this book on a plane).
Donna's kids are getting older, so their storylines are evolving accordingly. Mary and Evan are navigating the world of "did they/didn't they?" that all teens go through. Jeff is learning the difference between bullying and manliness. Tricia is still just a little lovey angel, being the youngest. The kids not only enhanced the storyline in this installment, but they forwarded Donna and Jack's mission. It's very fun writing.
I love how each chapter begins with a quote from a TV show. There were quotes from some of my faves: Sex and the City, Nip/Tuck, Breaking Bad, Californication and House of Cards. These kinds of details are what keep me hooked on this series.
This book really is one of the best in the series so far, but I certainly can't wait to read the others and prove myself wrong!
December 11, 2016
Just doesn't get much better
While I have read each book in this series, it finally dawned on me Ms. Josie is one scary lady! How does she can up with all of this incredible storylines? Watch your back, Jason Bourne there's a new sheriff in town. Boo-yah!!
While I have read each book in this series, it finally dawned on me Ms. Josie is one scary lady! How does she can up with all of this incredible storylines? Watch your back, Jason Bourne there's a new sheriff in town. Boo-yah!!
August 24, 2018
The Acme family does it again!
Terrorism has no chance when it comes to this team! Great characters, terrific story, funny asides at the beginning of every chapter! Love this series!
Terrorism has no chance when it comes to this team! Great characters, terrific story, funny asides at the beginning of every chapter! Love this series!
January 4, 2017
Amazing! I loved this book from start to finish. Kept me up all night reading, because I didn't want to put it down. Can't wait for the next one!
April 18, 2020
This is number 14 in the Housewife Assassin series by Josie Brown. Reading this book cheered me up immensely. It was so funny that at times I had to burst out laughing aloud. The antics of Donna Craig's (the main character) arch-enemy, Penelope, especially in a scene where bridesmaid's gowns were being purchased, was simply hilarious. Every chapter is introduced by a short lesson on life which is always witty and amusing. Reading Josie Brown's books are always uplifting and entertaining. Well worth reading, and I can't wait to read the next one.
January 3, 2025
I loved this series! Mom by day, assassin/honey pot by night. Can’t get much better than that! I loved the humor, personalities of the characters and the series really gives you it all: romance, comedy, and messy motherhood
September 23, 2020
And another good book. Enjoyed it alot! Now onto the next book in the series. Enjoyed the link at the end about Josie's notes on the research for this book.
April 20, 2021
A funny view on reality tv
A funny view on reality tv - terrorist style! An excellent read and highly recommended. Can’t wait for the next book.
A funny view on reality tv - terrorist style! An excellent read and highly recommended. Can’t wait for the next book.
July 11, 2021
Fun as always
I love this series. It's fun and suspenseful. A strong female character is no.1 on my list.
Read it! Josie never disappoints!!
I love this series. It's fun and suspenseful. A strong female character is no.1 on my list.
Read it! Josie never disappoints!!
September 18, 2022
The 14th book in the Housewife Assassin series. Humorous and fun.
April 6, 2017
I love the entire Housewife Assassain's series. They are exciting, sexy, hilarious, and just a great read. Donna and Jack are at it again in this book, being part of a reality show trying to catch the bad guys! You need to read these books in order to fully appreciate how the characters grow in their roles.
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