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Miranda's Rights #4
Fire Dancer
A honeymoon in Maui.
A luxury beachfront resort.
A handsome wealthy new husband.
A vicious murder.
After all, this is PI Miranda Steele we're talking about. And where Miranda goes, trouble follows.
That lovely honeymoon gets hijacked when she finds the body of a popular fire dancer on the beach. Of course, she has to investigate.
What choice does she have?
But things get more complicated when she discovers her sexy new husband has been keeping some pretty serious secrets from her.
Could those secrets lead to finding Miranda's daughter at last?
Or will this Hawaiian adventure end in Miranda's ultimate destruction?
A luxury beachfront resort.
A handsome wealthy new husband.
A vicious murder.
After all, this is PI Miranda Steele we're talking about. And where Miranda goes, trouble follows.
That lovely honeymoon gets hijacked when she finds the body of a popular fire dancer on the beach. Of course, she has to investigate.
What choice does she have?
But things get more complicated when she discovers her sexy new husband has been keeping some pretty serious secrets from her.
Could those secrets lead to finding Miranda's daughter at last?
Or will this Hawaiian adventure end in Miranda's ultimate destruction?
193 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 22, 2013
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About the author
Linsey Lanier
85 books306 followersLinsey Lanier writes chilling mystery-thrillers that keep you up at night.
Daughter of a WWII Navy Lieutenant, she has written fiction for over twenty years. She is best known for the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series and the Miranda and Parker Mystery series. Someone Else's Daughter has received several thousand reviews and more than one million downloads.
Linsey is a member of International Thriller Writers, and her books have been nominated in several well-known contests.
In her spare time, Linsey enjoys watching crime shows with her husband of over two decades and trying to figure out "who-dun-it." But her favorite activity is writing and creating entertaining new stories for her readers.
She's always working on a new book, currently books in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series (a continuation of the Miranda's Rights Mystery series). Other series include the Maggie Delaney Police Thrillers and the Wesson and Sloan FBI Thriller series.
For alerts on her latest releases join Linsey's mailing list at linseylanier.com.
Daughter of a WWII Navy Lieutenant, she has written fiction for over twenty years. She is best known for the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series and the Miranda and Parker Mystery series. Someone Else's Daughter has received several thousand reviews and more than one million downloads.
Linsey is a member of International Thriller Writers, and her books have been nominated in several well-known contests.
In her spare time, Linsey enjoys watching crime shows with her husband of over two decades and trying to figure out "who-dun-it." But her favorite activity is writing and creating entertaining new stories for her readers.
She's always working on a new book, currently books in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series (a continuation of the Miranda's Rights Mystery series). Other series include the Maggie Delaney Police Thrillers and the Wesson and Sloan FBI Thriller series.
For alerts on her latest releases join Linsey's mailing list at linseylanier.com.
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July 15, 2013
Miranda and Wade are on there honeymoon in Hawaii, when she has another temper tantrum at Wade and walks out on him again. Getting old fast after four stories.
Wade discovers Miranda's father is living in Hawaii, on their first night, they see a show involving a fire dancer who is killed and Miranda finds his body. She goes off trying to find the killer. In the meantime, the son of a man Wade killed years earlier is out for revenge. While Miranda learns about her father and his new family.
I would like to read one story whereby Miranda doesn't walk out on Wade, saying their marriage won't work. Yes, she is an abused woman, had a tough life but time she makes peace with her past and accepts it so she can move forward.
Wade discovers Miranda's father is living in Hawaii, on their first night, they see a show involving a fire dancer who is killed and Miranda finds his body. She goes off trying to find the killer. In the meantime, the son of a man Wade killed years earlier is out for revenge. While Miranda learns about her father and his new family.
I would like to read one story whereby Miranda doesn't walk out on Wade, saying their marriage won't work. Yes, she is an abused woman, had a tough life but time she makes peace with her past and accepts it so she can move forward.
June 17, 2019
Beyond frustrating! I wanted to tear my hair out! Miranda is such a b.......east!
I have faithfully followed this series! While book two had hugevtriggers, I navigated the material somewhat successfully! Firedancer broke my heart! I finally realized I can't stand her! Yes, she had a horrific childhood, endured a nightmare marriage and lost her daughter! (I will not elaborate on those horrors)!
Miranda is resilient, strong, intuitive and resourceful! She is also completely unlikeable, surly(a huge understatement)! She marries Parker fully exspecting to flee the marriage! She clearly doesn't love Parker, who for unimaginable reasons loves her unconditionally! On the honeymoon, at the first disagreement she flees without a second thought! Sure she likes the sex and how Parker looks out for her, but....who gives a sh...out!
This novel was like fingernails on a chalkboard! Screeching, horrible and agonizing. Miranda seems to have no reedeeming value! Yet Parker, fool that he is.....loves this incorrigable women!
This entire book Miranda ruminates about fleeing Parker! Her dire circumstances aside, she is still responsible for her actions!
Alright so I hated her the first 2/3rds of the tale! The last third I sobbed my eyes out! It did not redeem the book! Cold, callused and lacking human emotion....devoid of human filters, is not entertaining, enduring or acceptable!
At lasr Miranda stoically ellicited a small resolve toward Parker and her new relations! Too little, too late!
Will I read the next episode in the serial? Yes, I'm totally invested but feel betrayed!
I've ranted enough! The book was agonizing, slow and boring but settled in a for a great ending!
I've been scorned and hell hath no fury, but I'll persevere and stare down the next offering (i'm probably charged more for Kindle books then men also! Okay that was just spiteful! But it's my perogative.....right?
I have faithfully followed this series! While book two had hugevtriggers, I navigated the material somewhat successfully! Firedancer broke my heart! I finally realized I can't stand her! Yes, she had a horrific childhood, endured a nightmare marriage and lost her daughter! (I will not elaborate on those horrors)!
Miranda is resilient, strong, intuitive and resourceful! She is also completely unlikeable, surly(a huge understatement)! She marries Parker fully exspecting to flee the marriage! She clearly doesn't love Parker, who for unimaginable reasons loves her unconditionally! On the honeymoon, at the first disagreement she flees without a second thought! Sure she likes the sex and how Parker looks out for her, but....who gives a sh...out!
This novel was like fingernails on a chalkboard! Screeching, horrible and agonizing. Miranda seems to have no reedeeming value! Yet Parker, fool that he is.....loves this incorrigable women!
This entire book Miranda ruminates about fleeing Parker! Her dire circumstances aside, she is still responsible for her actions!
Alright so I hated her the first 2/3rds of the tale! The last third I sobbed my eyes out! It did not redeem the book! Cold, callused and lacking human emotion....devoid of human filters, is not entertaining, enduring or acceptable!
At lasr Miranda stoically ellicited a small resolve toward Parker and her new relations! Too little, too late!
Will I read the next episode in the serial? Yes, I'm totally invested but feel betrayed!
I've ranted enough! The book was agonizing, slow and boring but settled in a for a great ending!
I've been scorned and hell hath no fury, but I'll persevere and stare down the next offering (i'm probably charged more for Kindle books then men also! Okay that was just spiteful! But it's my perogative.....right?
January 17, 2021
Miranda Meets Her Extended Family!4.5***** Spoiler Alert!
Surprised by her Hawaiian honeymoon with Wade 3, the two had their first fight after she found out he found her dad in HI, against her wishes. This led to her finding the fire dancer's body /her half brother Kehoe, and sensing it was not suicide but murder. Miranda doggedly track clues, deduced the guilty party, got arrested, again, but was released as her younger half brother confessed to witnessing the murder Is how his brother, by Jonathan; while Wade3 past case came full circle. She, with her dad, Edward and bro, entered the cave in time to rescue Wade from a watery chained grave. She met the step family and attended the ocean funeral, and realized that her dad left because her Mom was a royal nag, and he could not take a 5 yr old on the road with him. Edward's hereditary disease maybe the ticket to unseal Amy's adoption records. She has family now and Wade3 convinced her healthy couples fight all the time.
Great story about relationships with the Steele's sixth sense working overtime. The nature versus nurture theme flowed through this novel as the evil drug dealing genes of Robert flowed in Jonathan as he like his dad were greedy for money and did anything for it. Not once did Jonathan acknowledged his father was responsible for his death due to his life choices. Glad she, Miranda, and her dad spoke and she actually liked her surviving half siblings. A gravity defying read!
01/16/21- 01/16/21 COVID-19 CAShInPl.
Surprised by her Hawaiian honeymoon with Wade 3, the two had their first fight after she found out he found her dad in HI, against her wishes. This led to her finding the fire dancer's body /her half brother Kehoe, and sensing it was not suicide but murder. Miranda doggedly track clues, deduced the guilty party, got arrested, again, but was released as her younger half brother confessed to witnessing the murder Is how his brother, by Jonathan; while Wade3 past case came full circle. She, with her dad, Edward and bro, entered the cave in time to rescue Wade from a watery chained grave. She met the step family and attended the ocean funeral, and realized that her dad left because her Mom was a royal nag, and he could not take a 5 yr old on the road with him. Edward's hereditary disease maybe the ticket to unseal Amy's adoption records. She has family now and Wade3 convinced her healthy couples fight all the time.
Great story about relationships with the Steele's sixth sense working overtime. The nature versus nurture theme flowed through this novel as the evil drug dealing genes of Robert flowed in Jonathan as he like his dad were greedy for money and did anything for it. Not once did Jonathan acknowledged his father was responsible for his death due to his life choices. Glad she, Miranda, and her dad spoke and she actually liked her surviving half siblings. A gravity defying read!
01/16/21- 01/16/21 COVID-19 CAShInPl.
May 26, 2020
Tried to stick with it but am finally cutting my losses
I really wanted to stay with this series because it has some fun characters and some intriguing plot points, but good grief I can only take Miranda's turning on Parker so many times -- two to three times in every book is too many! How about she outgrows that after the first or maybe even the second time they face death together? Seriously, where is the character development? And it gets very old to read that Parker is once again trying g to protect Miranda by keeping something from her. I quit reading these books so I can quit complaining, "what an idiot!" and "not that again!" Why do Miranda and Parker always have to be in danger ? Why does every book have to begin with Parker trying g to get Miranda to give herself time to heal from horrendous injuries from the previous book's case? Too tiresome.
I really wanted to stay with this series because it has some fun characters and some intriguing plot points, but good grief I can only take Miranda's turning on Parker so many times -- two to three times in every book is too many! How about she outgrows that after the first or maybe even the second time they face death together? Seriously, where is the character development? And it gets very old to read that Parker is once again trying g to protect Miranda by keeping something from her. I quit reading these books so I can quit complaining, "what an idiot!" and "not that again!" Why do Miranda and Parker always have to be in danger ? Why does every book have to begin with Parker trying g to get Miranda to give herself time to heal from horrendous injuries from the previous book's case? Too tiresome.
November 17, 2019
Fourth book in Miranda series
Miranda and Parker go to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Trouble always seems to follow.
I enjoyed this book but it was not as absorbing as the first three books. Miranda has a lot of emotional damage from her previous life. She is still quick to walk when emotions get tight but with each book she is growing. The emotional outbursts get wearing . Parker is a saint. The books are well written and very methodical. There were some typos and book was somewhat predictable after 4 books. I will continue the series though. I am invested in this saga.
Miranda and Parker go to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Trouble always seems to follow.
I enjoyed this book but it was not as absorbing as the first three books. Miranda has a lot of emotional damage from her previous life. She is still quick to walk when emotions get tight but with each book she is growing. The emotional outbursts get wearing . Parker is a saint. The books are well written and very methodical. There were some typos and book was somewhat predictable after 4 books. I will continue the series though. I am invested in this saga.
December 19, 2024
Pippa is part dragon and part pyromancer. She's not fully aware of her abilities and she's not able to shift. She's also an amazing glass blower. Ingo, is her ex and he's a wolf shifter and a supernatural law enforcement officer. They split because Ingo couldn't balance his work/life demands very well even though the love is clearly there.
The vampires are up to no good and one of her friends, Stacey goes missing. Pippa works a party at their compound in order to take this group down and a pretty intense evening ensues.
I love this series and I can't wait to read Abby's story next. Abby is one of Pippa's amazing sisters.
The vampires are up to no good and one of her friends, Stacey goes missing. Pippa works a party at their compound in order to take this group down and a pretty intense evening ensues.
I love this series and I can't wait to read Abby's story next. Abby is one of Pippa's amazing sisters.
May 19, 2021
Headstrong
Miranda and Parker travel to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Miranda discovers a dead body while on a late night walk! Things heat up from there. Miranda "feels" that this is a homicide, but the police consider it an accident or suicide. A real surprise when they discover who the victim is. A good story, just wish that Miranda as a character would be less stubborn and judgemental and realize that Parker is genuine in his love and caring.
Miranda and Parker travel to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Miranda discovers a dead body while on a late night walk! Things heat up from there. Miranda "feels" that this is a homicide, but the police consider it an accident or suicide. A real surprise when they discover who the victim is. A good story, just wish that Miranda as a character would be less stubborn and judgemental and realize that Parker is genuine in his love and caring.
February 5, 2020
Love this series. Love the progression and development of the characters. I like that time is acknowledged in each book and we see the relationships deepen with each book. Just staring the next one and am glad that there are many more in the series so that I won’t run out of them for a while as I am always looking for really good series to read
March 7, 2021
Well. I am enjoying ths series, but could do without all the swooning over Parker's body and the 200 or so descriptions of what they are wearing everywhere they go. The stories are good but seem to end a bit abruptly. Like Miranda's meeting her father and his family could have been a whole lot more in depth. Guess I am used to Tammy Hoag and John Grisham, but I'll keep readng.
January 9, 2022
Fire Dancer
Fire Dancer is so exciting. It is thrilling from the first page. It keeps your glued to the pages and glued to the edge of your seat praying someone comes to the rescue in time. I’m not spoiling the story for you but you absolutely can’t miss this most exciting read. Hurry and get your copy.
Fire Dancer is so exciting. It is thrilling from the first page. It keeps your glued to the pages and glued to the edge of your seat praying someone comes to the rescue in time. I’m not spoiling the story for you but you absolutely can’t miss this most exciting read. Hurry and get your copy.
March 3, 2019
Step by step
Their marriage may not survive, as things change and devote develop Miranda's but head reactions ( which sometimes get on my nerves) will either save the day or ruin it all. Parker just can't seen to win these days.
Their marriage may not survive, as things change and devote develop Miranda's but head reactions ( which sometimes get on my nerves) will either save the day or ruin it all. Parker just can't seen to win these days.
November 15, 2019
Fire Dancer
How sad for Miranda and her father. He gains a daughter back but loses his oldest son. The Hawaiians have such a way with dancing and languages that it makes you cry. She saves Parker,again, goes on to Rome not knowing what is brewing in Atlanta.
How sad for Miranda and her father. He gains a daughter back but loses his oldest son. The Hawaiians have such a way with dancing and languages that it makes you cry. She saves Parker,again, goes on to Rome not knowing what is brewing in Atlanta.
December 15, 2019
4.5 🌟 rating
Very well written, very suspenseful, with lots of twist and turns! Miranda and Parker take a delayed wedding honeymoon to Maui and the adventure begins with in 24 hours of their arrival. This is a very enjoyable series!
Very well written, very suspenseful, with lots of twist and turns! Miranda and Parker take a delayed wedding honeymoon to Maui and the adventure begins with in 24 hours of their arrival. This is a very enjoyable series!
December 18, 2019
Admittedly nothing too shocking...sort of the same formula repeated...however said formula is comfortable like a thick pair of socks on a chilly night. This series is maybe a guilty pleasure without any regrets!
December 19, 2019
Fire dancer wasn't sure what they were talking about.
Another great adventure and book to read. Kept me on the edge of my seat.. Was hoping nothing bad happened to either character so that there adventure can continue.
Another great adventure and book to read. Kept me on the edge of my seat.. Was hoping nothing bad happened to either character so that there adventure can continue.
January 9, 2020
Good 👍reading
Enjoyed very much, was very interesting.lots of excitement & action. Poor Mandy gets in more trouble then anyone I know. Good thing Parkers easy going .😇far as she's concerned.
Great pair..
Tweety
Enjoyed very much, was very interesting.lots of excitement & action. Poor Mandy gets in more trouble then anyone I know. Good thing Parkers easy going .😇far as she's concerned.
Great pair..
Tweety
January 16, 2020
Family
Thank you for this heartwarming and heartwrenching story about Miranda and Parker. The storyline brought a lot of emotion and the characters were real. It made you feel part of the story.
Thank you for this heartwarming and heartwrenching story about Miranda and Parker. The storyline brought a lot of emotion and the characters were real. It made you feel part of the story.
February 23, 2020
Fire on the Move
Miranda and Wade's honeymoon gets interrupted by another body being found! Never a dull moment in their quest to solve this murder. Things get dicey for both of them!! Great read!
Miranda and Wade's honeymoon gets interrupted by another body being found! Never a dull moment in their quest to solve this murder. Things get dicey for both of them!! Great read!
June 15, 2020
She's unflappt
A honeymoon in Hawaii, a luau, finding a dead body, saving Parker, finding a family everything but a honeymoon. Miranda has a way of getting into trouble even when she's doing good. Great job. Thank you.
A honeymoon in Hawaii, a luau, finding a dead body, saving Parker, finding a family everything but a honeymoon. Miranda has a way of getting into trouble even when she's doing good. Great job. Thank you.
July 7, 2020
Continuing story
Fun book with twists and turns for Parker and Miranda. They manage to get caught up in a murder and of course have to solve it. Now on to the last one in this series.
Fun book with twists and turns for Parker and Miranda. They manage to get caught up in a murder and of course have to solve it. Now on to the last one in this series.
August 27, 2020
Miranda finally got married, and now she's on her honeymoon. Thing may not be what they seem though. Miranda will find out some things, and she and Parker are having a few issues. I can't wait for more now though, this book was so good.
October 11, 2020
Another great book by Lindsey!! I couldn't put this book down!! I just couldn't put it down!! Miranda is a firstly girl I will say to get into a fight with your husband on your honeymoon lo!!! Not going to say anymore very suspenseful great series
August 16, 2021
Readers will love the 4th book
Maranda’s life continues to entertain, worry and delight her readers. Parker is so patient and Miranda so headstrong that one never knows what is coming next. Looking forward to the 5th book, “Thin Ice”, to continue the saga.
Maranda’s life continues to entertain, worry and delight her readers. Parker is so patient and Miranda so headstrong that one never knows what is coming next. Looking forward to the 5th book, “Thin Ice”, to continue the saga.
November 9, 2021
Honeymoon to accused of murder to having a long lost family
Another wild ride with Miranda and Parker in fire Dancer! As usual trouble finds Miranda and she pushes forward with Parker by her side. Long lost family is found and I hope to see them in future books!
Another wild ride with Miranda and Parker in fire Dancer! As usual trouble finds Miranda and she pushes forward with Parker by her side. Long lost family is found and I hope to see them in future books!
November 13, 2021
Summer vacation book
This is a very light read, mildly entertaing. No surprizes. Not a very realistic story but a good book to take on long flight as after the flight u won't care whether u ever finish it or not.
This is a very light read, mildly entertaing. No surprizes. Not a very realistic story but a good book to take on long flight as after the flight u won't care whether u ever finish it or not.
December 27, 2022
More Intrigue
I can never put down one of Lanier's books! Miranda and Parker always get in some hard to believe situations, but they figure out a way to survive. Lanier always covers the bases so that nothing is left hanging.
I can never put down one of Lanier's books! Miranda and Parker always get in some hard to believe situations, but they figure out a way to survive. Lanier always covers the bases so that nothing is left hanging.
May 3, 2023
Touching
I enjoyed this story, but with one exception. Why does she have to be so dang mad so easy. The story is well written and planned out. I really liked the family get together at the funeral. Good story, good reading.
I enjoyed this story, but with one exception. Why does she have to be so dang mad so easy. The story is well written and planned out. I really liked the family get together at the funeral. Good story, good reading.
April 9, 2018
Not thrilled
My first Miranda book, and I won't be reading a second. It was okay. Just not my cup of tea. I can't put my finger on why exactly.
My first Miranda book, and I won't be reading a second. It was okay. Just not my cup of tea. I can't put my finger on why exactly.
April 28, 2018
Great read
A great read, intrigue, suspense, emotional and romance rolled into a good story. I need a Wade Parker in my life.
A great read, intrigue, suspense, emotional and romance rolled into a good story. I need a Wade Parker in my life.
June 3, 2018
Story continues
MirandA is as stubborn as always but you now see little happier cracks in her outer shell. Read on to see how she starts to open up to a new chapter in her life.
MirandA is as stubborn as always but you now see little happier cracks in her outer shell. Read on to see how she starts to open up to a new chapter in her life.
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