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Side Hustle: Season One, Episode 3
All three episodes of Season One are now combined on all platforms in a full length novel named Side Hustle.
Darcy Walker excels at lies, deception, and outthinking the bad guys. She has the résumé to prove it. While waiting to attend the police academy, she takes her talents into pizza delivery. Little does she know, life as a delivery driver isn’t all pizza and wings.
On a late-night run to a customer’s home, Darcy’s delivery turns deadly. She stumbles into a murder mystery straight out of a Hollywood script—a blood-soaked crime scene with no known witnesses except a suspicious man with a Mona Lisa smile. To compound the trifecta, the victim appears to have a past he’s been trying to outrun. Uncovering his secret-filled life leads Darcy and some new friends on a high-voltage journey, intersecting with a former adversary.
When shadows of this old enemy surface, Darcy realizes black and white are an absolute as sure as the sun’s rotation. One wrong move could keep her from the academy, and one screw up could mean a friend of hers breathes his last breath.
In Side Hustle, solving crime takes a backseat to the moral dilemma she’s placed in: protect her dream or keep a friend alive. Will Darcy uncover who murdered her customer? Or will a Grim Reaper from the past end her and her friends’ lives first?
Readers call the Darcy Walker Series Stephanie Plum meets Veronica Mars meets The Blacklist.
Grab this humorous, nail-biting mystery today!
Darcy Walker excels at lies, deception, and outthinking the bad guys. She has the résumé to prove it. While waiting to attend the police academy, she takes her talents into pizza delivery. Little does she know, life as a delivery driver isn’t all pizza and wings.
On a late-night run to a customer’s home, Darcy’s delivery turns deadly. She stumbles into a murder mystery straight out of a Hollywood script—a blood-soaked crime scene with no known witnesses except a suspicious man with a Mona Lisa smile. To compound the trifecta, the victim appears to have a past he’s been trying to outrun. Uncovering his secret-filled life leads Darcy and some new friends on a high-voltage journey, intersecting with a former adversary.
When shadows of this old enemy surface, Darcy realizes black and white are an absolute as sure as the sun’s rotation. One wrong move could keep her from the academy, and one screw up could mean a friend of hers breathes his last breath.
In Side Hustle, solving crime takes a backseat to the moral dilemma she’s placed in: protect her dream or keep a friend alive. Will Darcy uncover who murdered her customer? Or will a Grim Reaper from the past end her and her friends’ lives first?
Readers call the Darcy Walker Series Stephanie Plum meets Veronica Mars meets The Blacklist.
Grab this humorous, nail-biting mystery today!
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2018
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About the author
A.J. Lape
25 books558 followersWhere crime and comedy collide…
A.J. Lape writes stories where danger lurks around every corner and laughter is never in short supply. From thrilling teen mysteries to heart-pounding crime thrillers, her wickedly clever pen crafts tales with unstoppable she-roes and anti-heroes flirting with the road to redemption.
She lives in Cincinnati with her husband, two daughters who pop in for cash, and a spoiled Boston Terrier. A graduate of Morehead State University with an MA in Communications, she’s a freelance writer and PI wannabe with an addiction to cold brew.
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A.J. Lape writes stories where danger lurks around every corner and laughter is never in short supply. From thrilling teen mysteries to heart-pounding crime thrillers, her wickedly clever pen crafts tales with unstoppable she-roes and anti-heroes flirting with the road to redemption.
She lives in Cincinnati with her husband, two daughters who pop in for cash, and a spoiled Boston Terrier. A graduate of Morehead State University with an MA in Communications, she’s a freelance writer and PI wannabe with an addiction to cold brew.
You can spot her online engaging with fans, double-tapping animal reels, or binge-watching food videos that she sometimes successfully recreates in the kitchen.
Sign up for A.J.'s newsletter by visiting her homepage and filling out the pop-up form.
Author Links:
Website: http://www.ajlape.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajlapewrites/
X: http://twitter.com/ajlape
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorajlape
Fan Club & Street Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ajlap...
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Email: aj(at)ajlape(dot)com
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July 27, 2018
A. J Lape is in my list of must-read authors. She’s created Darcy’s world that I cant get enough of. In Episode 3 Darcy continues to solve crimes with her quick wit, humor, and need to do the right thing. Gotta love this verb in action!
July 27, 2018
What can I say? I love my girl!
I devoured these episodes. I need more. I NEED Darcy & Dylan to get more serious! I am dying for her reaction to the steamer stuff. It's time for the more grown up Darcy to emerge! ;) I just love her and her family & friends. I actually missed hearing from her dad & sis. I love their interactions.
I devoured these episodes. I need more. I NEED Darcy & Dylan to get more serious! I am dying for her reaction to the steamer stuff. It's time for the more grown up Darcy to emerge! ;) I just love her and her family & friends. I actually missed hearing from her dad & sis. I love their interactions.
May 4, 2019
Another great Darcy Walker book! You will laughed, cry and be on the edge of your seat through all of them!! I read every book in both series in less that 2 weeks, that is just how wonderful these books are. Great characters, interesting mystery and a story that draws you completely in and you feel like you know everyone personally. I honestly can't get enough! I am so ready for Season Two!!
June 29, 2018
Omg the end was awesome. Totally didn’t see it coming. There were some strange instances in this story, moments where the author has you thinking WTF. Then somehow Darcy gets herself in another jam that could end her future in more ways then one. But all in all it was a great ending to season one.
July 24, 2018
Darcy, Darcy, Darcy. Oh, how I love thee. I just can't get enough of her. (Is everyone tired of me saying that?) In true season fashion, this one had me turning the pages anticipating getting to the end.
Yet another jam Darcy has found herself in. However, some of the pieces from episodes one and two started coming together. Like everything else, the puzzle pieces are slowly falling into place.
Another fun-filled, fast paced, funny episode in Darcy's life. As always, we get some angst and action to keep us thoroughly entertained.
Yet another jam Darcy has found herself in. However, some of the pieces from episodes one and two started coming together. Like everything else, the puzzle pieces are slowly falling into place.
Another fun-filled, fast paced, funny episode in Darcy's life. As always, we get some angst and action to keep us thoroughly entertained.
July 24, 2018
This finishes up Season One. This is the third novella, and you MUST read these in order. I have a feeling Darcy will have a ton of new fans!
Everything does get solved in this part. Of course Darcy does it! Who needs the cops when you have a modern day Nancy Drew with ADD and OCD?
There is a lot that happens, but I'm not saying anything because I would hate to give anything away.
I do hope we get more of Dominoe. He is a good guy. i don't think we're done with Twenty Bucks though. I have a feeling he may end up like Jaws. Well, how Jaws is with Darcy.
I can't wait to see her in the academy!
I have loved reading Darcy's adventures since her high school years.
Everything does get solved in this part. Of course Darcy does it! Who needs the cops when you have a modern day Nancy Drew with ADD and OCD?
There is a lot that happens, but I'm not saying anything because I would hate to give anything away.
I do hope we get more of Dominoe. He is a good guy. i don't think we're done with Twenty Bucks though. I have a feeling he may end up like Jaws. Well, how Jaws is with Darcy.
I can't wait to see her in the academy!
I have loved reading Darcy's adventures since her high school years.
August 3, 2018
Side Hustle: Season One, Episode 3 (Darcy Walker Side Hustle Story: Season One)
by A.J. Lape
These three episodes together make for a wonderful book. Lape is on top of her games. Here, the characters have all grown up, and together, for three more years. Darcy, as always, is making new "friends" and pushing the envelope on new adventures. It is wonderfully odd, just like Darcy. So, although I don't understand the necessity for seasons and episodes in today's aptitude for bingeing and streaming, I am forever faithful to Darcyville. I'll just wait through the season, like I do with everything else.
by A.J. Lape
These three episodes together make for a wonderful book. Lape is on top of her games. Here, the characters have all grown up, and together, for three more years. Darcy, as always, is making new "friends" and pushing the envelope on new adventures. It is wonderfully odd, just like Darcy. So, although I don't understand the necessity for seasons and episodes in today's aptitude for bingeing and streaming, I am forever faithful to Darcyville. I'll just wait through the season, like I do with everything else.
July 24, 2018
Episode three starts off BDSM Club. Don't let that tidbit distract you from Darcy and the gang as they are still on the trail of the killer. So many twists and turns might make a normal person's head spin but not our girl Darcy. Will her need for the truth and loyalty to her friends finally have her meeting the big guy in the sky? Find out that answer and more in this action-packed conclusion. Remember it's not all sunshine and rainbow in Hollywood.
July 25, 2018
Darcy’s taking her gang coast to coast
Holy Shiz! I have thoroughly enjoyed Darcy and her questionable gangs shenanigans! Throw in a couple more delinquents and mob bosses- when cameos from our lovable Jaws, and we have a hands down winner. And just when you think her questionable connections can’t get any better. Fingers crossed we get to read about Darcy and Grumpy going they academy. With contacts like Darcy’s- I think we would be in for one wild ride!
Holy Shiz! I have thoroughly enjoyed Darcy and her questionable gangs shenanigans! Throw in a couple more delinquents and mob bosses- when cameos from our lovable Jaws, and we have a hands down winner. And just when you think her questionable connections can’t get any better. Fingers crossed we get to read about Darcy and Grumpy going they academy. With contacts like Darcy’s- I think we would be in for one wild ride!
August 20, 2018
I've been waiting for months for this book (books?) To come out and it was really worth the wait !! I LOVED IT and i can't wait for the next one . BUT , murphy, where did you go ???? I miss you 😭😭😭
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