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Laura Black Mysteries #1-5
The Scottsdale Series
The ASIN B01N5VLMLX was reused for the five book set, found here.
The first four thrilling romantic mysteries in THE SCOTTSDALE SERIES from author B A Trimmer are now available in a single boxed set. Follow the adventures of Laura Black, along with her friends Sophie and Gina, as she solves the mysteries, captures the bad guys, and sorts out her crazy love life.
Set in the glamorous resort town of Scottsdale, Arizona, each is a fun easy read -- perfect for a day at the beach or a night curled up by the fire. Included as a bonus is a special preview of Laura’s newest mystery SCOTTSDALE STING .
* * * SCOTTSDALE HEAT - - (Book #1 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Take one devastatingly handsome Scottsdale police detective. Add one outrageously sexy female investigator who only wants to save the world. Introduce her to the gorgeous bad-boy of the local crime family. Mix in a dose of murder, a pocketful of diamonds, and a handful of Russian mobsters...And you’ve got yourself some SCOTTSDALE HEAT . (Humorous Romantic Suspense)
* * * SCOTTSDALE SQUEEZE - - (Book #2 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura teams up with a posse of sexy Scottsdale cougars to help rescue a friend who’s been kidnapped. Her main problem? Deciding which of two gorgeous boyfriends she wants to be with! (Humorous Romantic Suspense)
* * * SCOTTSDALE SIZZLE - - (Book #3 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura finds herself in the middle of a treasure hunt but murder lurks behind every clue. Good thing she has two strong men to help her look. Or is having two such a good idea? (Humorous Romantic Suspense)
* * * SCOTTSDALE SCORCHER - - (Book #4 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura helps a friend search for a missing man. Unfortunately, her enemies are also searching for her. Laura makes up her mind about the man she wants to be with -- unfortunately, it’s never quite that easy. (Humorous Romantic Suspense)
* * * SCOTTSDALE STING - - (Special Preview to Book #5 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura is called on to help out a famous Hollywood movie star. But, when the dead bodies start to pile up, she may be over her head in trouble.
The first four thrilling romantic mysteries in THE SCOTTSDALE SERIES from author B A Trimmer are now available in a single boxed set. Follow the adventures of Laura Black, along with her friends Sophie and Gina, as she solves the mysteries, captures the bad guys, and sorts out her crazy love life.
Set in the glamorous resort town of Scottsdale, Arizona, each is a fun easy read -- perfect for a day at the beach or a night curled up by the fire. Included as a bonus is a special preview of Laura’s newest mystery SCOTTSDALE STING .
* * * SCOTTSDALE HEAT - - (Book #1 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Take one devastatingly handsome Scottsdale police detective. Add one outrageously sexy female investigator who only wants to save the world. Introduce her to the gorgeous bad-boy of the local crime family. Mix in a dose of murder, a pocketful of diamonds, and a handful of Russian mobsters...And you’ve got yourself some SCOTTSDALE HEAT . (Humorous Romantic Suspense)
* * * SCOTTSDALE SQUEEZE - - (Book #2 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura teams up with a posse of sexy Scottsdale cougars to help rescue a friend who’s been kidnapped. Her main problem? Deciding which of two gorgeous boyfriends she wants to be with! (Humorous Romantic Suspense)
* * * SCOTTSDALE SIZZLE - - (Book #3 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura finds herself in the middle of a treasure hunt but murder lurks behind every clue. Good thing she has two strong men to help her look. Or is having two such a good idea? (Humorous Romantic Suspense)
* * * SCOTTSDALE SCORCHER - - (Book #4 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura helps a friend search for a missing man. Unfortunately, her enemies are also searching for her. Laura makes up her mind about the man she wants to be with -- unfortunately, it’s never quite that easy. (Humorous Romantic Suspense)
* * * SCOTTSDALE STING - - (Special Preview to Book #5 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura is called on to help out a famous Hollywood movie star. But, when the dead bodies start to pile up, she may be over her head in trouble.
1450 pages, ebook
First published January 31, 2017
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About the author
B.A. Trimmer
19 books79 followersI'm thrilled to announce that Kristy Piper, our favorite Scottsdale wedding planner, has taken up residence in Aloha Lagoon! After the crazy events of Scottsdale Silence, Kristy has finally achieved her lifelong dream of moving to paradise. She took a job in Hawaii as the Aloha Lagoon resort wedding planner on the gorgeous island of Kauai. Sun, surf, sandy beaches, and glowing brides...what could possibly go wrong?
Turns out, everything.
Want to know more? Check out Hula Homicide, the latest book in the Aloha Lagoon Mystery Series. This series is written by several bestselling authors, including Leslie Langtry, Beth Prentice, and Cathern Bruns. Each is a complete stand-alone novel, or you can read them one after the other.
As for me, halfway through a successful career in technical writing, marketing, and sales, along with having four beautiful children, I veered into fiction. For The Scottsdale Series, I tried to combine my love of the desert, derived from sixteen years of living in Arizona, with my appreciation of the modern romantic detective story. I hope you like the results!
Thanks to all for the great comments and questions. As always, I'd love to hear from you.
B A Trimmer
LauraBlackScottsdale@gmail.com
Turns out, everything.
Want to know more? Check out Hula Homicide, the latest book in the Aloha Lagoon Mystery Series. This series is written by several bestselling authors, including Leslie Langtry, Beth Prentice, and Cathern Bruns. Each is a complete stand-alone novel, or you can read them one after the other.
As for me, halfway through a successful career in technical writing, marketing, and sales, along with having four beautiful children, I veered into fiction. For The Scottsdale Series, I tried to combine my love of the desert, derived from sixteen years of living in Arizona, with my appreciation of the modern romantic detective story. I hope you like the results!
Thanks to all for the great comments and questions. As always, I'd love to hear from you.
B A Trimmer
LauraBlackScottsdale@gmail.com
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October 2, 2022
I live in Scottsdale and couldn't pass these up. I just finished book 1 of 5 and I'm enamored! Please read these they are delightful. It's kinda "trashy" in a really fun way and I don't mean poor quality. It's competently written and the plot is pretty interesting/well thought out.
Things I loved: the POV MC Laura makes a lot of wacky decisions and says weird stuff and then sometimes you get to hear her immediately reflect on it or regret it through her thoughts or after what follows and that makes her seem really real despite her odd choices; the characters are all super horny which is hilarious; the detailed geographical descriptions are just *chef's kiss* if you live in Scottsdale, you can really place yourself in the story (and I doubt this was intentional but it sort of adds another layer of mystery when the venues she's describing don't match what you know is there which is a little bonus); Jackson Reno... just that name, for a cop, it tickles me. And the description of him getting stares in his Aloha shirt and blue jeans from Scottsdale women at the resort... I laughed out loud because I could picture it so clearly. I'm here for it.
Things I didn't: the Max kiss... I ship Laura/Max over Laura/Reno so far hahaha but it was just so much a thing that wouldn't play out that way ever and there are so many other ways to frame irresistible attraction and a spontaneous kiss that I just couldn't get over it; Laura was a little judgy about the Dominatrix's clients like girl let people be freaky bahaha.
Things I loved: the POV MC Laura makes a lot of wacky decisions and says weird stuff and then sometimes you get to hear her immediately reflect on it or regret it through her thoughts or after what follows and that makes her seem really real despite her odd choices; the characters are all super horny which is hilarious; the detailed geographical descriptions are just *chef's kiss* if you live in Scottsdale, you can really place yourself in the story (and I doubt this was intentional but it sort of adds another layer of mystery when the venues she's describing don't match what you know is there which is a little bonus); Jackson Reno... just that name, for a cop, it tickles me. And the description of him getting stares in his Aloha shirt and blue jeans from Scottsdale women at the resort... I laughed out loud because I could picture it so clearly. I'm here for it.
Things I didn't: the Max kiss... I ship Laura/Max over Laura/Reno so far hahaha but it was just so much a thing that wouldn't play out that way ever and there are so many other ways to frame irresistible attraction and a spontaneous kiss that I just couldn't get over it; Laura was a little judgy about the Dominatrix's clients like girl let people be freaky bahaha.
February 12, 2019
Serious Fun
This review covers the first five books in this series and which are included in this anthology.
What can I say? These books are just plain fun, and I highly recommend them. I spent 12+ years in southern Arizona so the descriptions of the heat, cities, vegetation and food all recall memories to me. They certainly are correct.
Laura Black and her friends, boyfriends, and clients are deftly handled by the author, and the plotlines for each book are unique enough to keep my attention without having to burn up brain cells. I look forward to Book Six and Seven with a certain amount of smug glee, but I am not quite sure why. I hope you join me.
This review covers the first five books in this series and which are included in this anthology.
What can I say? These books are just plain fun, and I highly recommend them. I spent 12+ years in southern Arizona so the descriptions of the heat, cities, vegetation and food all recall memories to me. They certainly are correct.
Laura Black and her friends, boyfriends, and clients are deftly handled by the author, and the plotlines for each book are unique enough to keep my attention without having to burn up brain cells. I look forward to Book Six and Seven with a certain amount of smug glee, but I am not quite sure why. I hope you join me.
August 14, 2019
Five books, mixed ratings
This series is mixed for me. Books 1 = 4 stars, book 2 = 5 stars, book 3 = 4 stars, books 4 & 5 = 3 stars. I love the characters, the writing, the suspense and the action. Some of the story lines are hard for me to enjoy. I will re-read the ones I enjoy as I often do with my books.
This series is mixed for me. Books 1 = 4 stars, book 2 = 5 stars, book 3 = 4 stars, books 4 & 5 = 3 stars. I love the characters, the writing, the suspense and the action. Some of the story lines are hard for me to enjoy. I will re-read the ones I enjoy as I often do with my books.
February 14, 2020
Great read!!
Laura Black is the new Stefanie Plum. Loved her antics and uncanny knack for always finding trouble. Her relationships with her girl friends was funny and endearing. We all need a Sophie and a Gina in our lives. I highly recommend this series. Can’t wait to see what Laura gets into next.
Laura Black is the new Stefanie Plum. Loved her antics and uncanny knack for always finding trouble. Her relationships with her girl friends was funny and endearing. We all need a Sophie and a Gina in our lives. I highly recommend this series. Can’t wait to see what Laura gets into next.
February 23, 2019
I liked the Book 1 and they just continued to get better. A feisty heroine, old friends and a wealth of new ones added each book. I like how all of the chars and action continue to intertwine, yet there’s enough repetition in the books that all can stand alone. Loved the series
March 23, 2019
Laura Black joins favorite female investigators
I really enjoyed all five of these books. Each book has a lot of twist and turns. You do not need to read all five books. Each book is stand alone book. There is just the right amount of everything to make these good reads.
I really enjoyed all five of these books. Each book has a lot of twist and turns. You do not need to read all five books. Each book is stand alone book. There is just the right amount of everything to make these good reads.
October 27, 2021
I purchased this series on advise of a friend. There were lots of plot twists and some romantic teasers over the first four books. I read this over the summer alternating other books in different genres.
Overall a good buy.
Overall a good buy.
December 16, 2018
Great Series
What adventure Laura finds as a Private Investigator! Lots of laughs, twists and turns, and some romance. Who could ask for more?
What adventure Laura finds as a Private Investigator! Lots of laughs, twists and turns, and some romance. Who could ask for more?
September 25, 2019
Light reading
Good, light reading. Easy to follow plots and solid characters. Quite a bit of repetitive sections since I read all five books back to back.
Good, light reading. Easy to follow plots and solid characters. Quite a bit of repetitive sections since I read all five books back to back.
November 6, 2019
Great series!
Really like this series of books. Author keeps you guessing and they make you smile as you see what trouble is coming next for Laura!
Really like this series of books. Author keeps you guessing and they make you smile as you see what trouble is coming next for Laura!
February 18, 2020
Excellent Read
Enjoyable, time will go fast while reading this series. It’s fun and entertaining. You will smile and catch yourself laughing out loud.
Enjoyable, time will go fast while reading this series. It’s fun and entertaining. You will smile and catch yourself laughing out loud.
June 19, 2020
Fun and easy read
These books make for a great escape from reality and really make me want to visit Scottsdale at some point.
These books make for a great escape from reality and really make me want to visit Scottsdale at some point.
January 12, 2021
Sjpp
Buggy but not a bad game for a few months and it's just the most annoying I'm in. I'm just trying
Buggy but not a bad game for a few months and it's just the most annoying I'm in. I'm just trying
February 15, 2021
A bit formulaic, but at times funny and engrossing.
January 8, 2022
Laura is a great character. Always getting into binds that somehow manages to overcome. I'm now reading the next four books !
July 7, 2022
A Non-stop read
Romance, Mystery, & Suspense. Hard to stop reading. Finish 1 and roll right into the next book. Pick it up.
Romance, Mystery, & Suspense. Hard to stop reading. Finish 1 and roll right into the next book. Pick it up.
March 21, 2025
Excellent. As they say, a real Page Turner
Easy read. The dialogue is great & very natural. I am sad I've finished. But there's book six. I'm off to find that.
Enjoy.
Easy read. The dialogue is great & very natural. I am sad I've finished. But there's book six. I'm off to find that.
Enjoy.
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