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Sleuthing Sisters Mystery #2
Drop Dead Diva
FREE BRANSON VACATION. . .in exchange for a little elbow grease and moral support!
Jenna Stafford and her sister Carly dust off their cowboy boots, herd the kids into the SUV, and hightail it up to Branson, Missouri to help with the grand opening of a friend’s theatre. To their amazement, the glittering lights and twanging tunes make a perfect backdrop for. . .murder! The high-maintenance star of the show gets on everyone’s nerves. Until someone puts a permanent end to the diva’s demands. Carly and Jenna’s leading men are waiting in the wings. But with a whole band of suspects, can the sleuthing sisters make the killer play a different tune before their own song is silenced forever?
Jenna Stafford and her sister Carly dust off their cowboy boots, herd the kids into the SUV, and hightail it up to Branson, Missouri to help with the grand opening of a friend’s theatre. To their amazement, the glittering lights and twanging tunes make a perfect backdrop for. . .murder! The high-maintenance star of the show gets on everyone’s nerves. Until someone puts a permanent end to the diva’s demands. Carly and Jenna’s leading men are waiting in the wings. But with a whole band of suspects, can the sleuthing sisters make the killer play a different tune before their own song is silenced forever?
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2008
About the author
Christine Lynxwiler
28 books65 followersAward-winning author and past president of American Christian Romance Writers, Christine Lynxwiler has numerous novels and novellas published with Barbour Publishing. She and her husband, Kevin, along with their two daughters, four horses, and two dogs live in the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains in their home state of Arkansas."
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January 25, 2024
Fun. Good characters. Interesting mystery with enough suspects to keep me guessing. Also liked the subtle romance between Jenna and Alex.
August 26, 2012
It was ok - more like a 2.5.
I could have done with less relationship angst and "blessing the food" sprinkled over the meals like salt (but only apparently when there was a man present to do it, which was annoying).
I could have done with less relationship angst and "blessing the food" sprinkled over the meals like salt (but only apparently when there was a man present to do it, which was annoying).
January 30, 2021
It was okay it just didn’t hold my attention that well.
February 3, 2017
I love Jenna! This was another fun book.
June 15, 2015
Let me tell you what I liked.
I liked the fact that there is a spiritual aspect to this story. The entire cast of main characters are Christians who are open about their faith. They refer to faith on a regular basis in their lives.
I liked the fact that the sisters, Jenna and Carly are close to one another and willing to help one another any way they can.
I liked the fact there is humor in the story. Any time an author can include humor in a cozy, that generally makes me like it very much.
The secondary characters help add a texture to the story. But, some of them seem to be used as sort of parts of the scenery.
What I did not like was the fact that things are very simplified. There appeared to be a great deal of black and white in the characters as well as the plot.
This book is obviously popular with many readers. It simply was not a favorite for me.
I liked the fact that there is a spiritual aspect to this story. The entire cast of main characters are Christians who are open about their faith. They refer to faith on a regular basis in their lives.
I liked the fact that the sisters, Jenna and Carly are close to one another and willing to help one another any way they can.
I liked the fact there is humor in the story. Any time an author can include humor in a cozy, that generally makes me like it very much.
The secondary characters help add a texture to the story. But, some of them seem to be used as sort of parts of the scenery.
What I did not like was the fact that things are very simplified. There appeared to be a great deal of black and white in the characters as well as the plot.
This book is obviously popular with many readers. It simply was not a favorite for me.
August 3, 2014
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
November 18, 2015
This is another great Christian Cozy Mystery, I really like this book better than book 1 of the Sleuthing Sisters Mysteries.
I loved all the characters, welcoming familiar ones and loving new ones. I am glad Carly survived being nosy.
It was nice learning about Branson and seeing Arkansas again.
Intriguing was using verses from Proverbs as chapter headers, encouraging me to study Provers again.
I look forward to book 3' thank you for an entertaining time.
I loved all the characters, welcoming familiar ones and loving new ones. I am glad Carly survived being nosy.
It was nice learning about Branson and seeing Arkansas again.
Intriguing was using verses from Proverbs as chapter headers, encouraging me to study Provers again.
I look forward to book 3' thank you for an entertaining time.
August 17, 2011
This was a fun, light murder mystery book. If you are someone who is semi-interested in the murder mystery genre but isn't looking for a "thriller", this is the series for you. This is actually the 2nd book of the Sleuthing Sisters. I enjoyed the light mystery and the religious insertations. I am more interested in the dark thriller murder mysteries but this was fun.
October 25, 2010
I like these mysteries! They're about 2 sisters that live in Arkansas, where I grew up. And, in this second book, they go to Branson, one of my favorite places to visit. (I have great memories of Silver Dollar City and seeing Kenny Roger perform a Christmas show :-)
June 20, 2012
It was a little slow at first, but it grabbed eventually. After that it was perfect. The ending will leave you shocked.
July 11, 2012
Read this long ago, but hadn't entered in here.
August 27, 2012
Cute, easy read. It was a free Kindle book from Amazon.com, but it waws a very enjoyable read. I would recommend taking the time to read.
November 3, 2020
the religious aspects were not overwhelming and are part of the characterization. it is more than a few days since I read it, so unfortunately the details are fuzzy.
February 14, 2013
See my review of Death on a Deadline by the same author.
March 14, 2013
Enjoyed it as much as the first book in the series.
August 30, 2013
The climax seemed like rushed and there wasnt much of 'detecting' happening in the story.
May 25, 2013
This was a good cozy mystery. The Christian aspect is not overwhelming and it makes it easier to read. Its a good break away from the hard mysteries I read.
June 26, 2016
good cozy mystery series - Kindle Unlimited
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