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Leigh Koslow Mystery #12
Never Nag Your Neighbor
Twelfth in the USA-Today and Kindle Top-Ten bestselling Leigh Koslow mystery series!
How many dandelions does it take to spell disaster?
Claudia Hemmings never cared for her next-door neighbor. Theodore Milton, MD neglected his lawn, frightened trick-or-treaters, and flagrantly ignored the Homeowner Association’s mailbox specifications. But when she began to suspect that he was engaged in criminal activity, she decided it was time to act.
Then she disappeared. Now, six months later, her house stands empty and Dr. Milton’s is up for sale. And while Leigh’s house-hunting Aunt Bess may think that the doctor’s humble 1940s ranch has potential for greatness, all Leigh can think about is the creepy stuff he left behind.
Something about buying a house from a man who’s in a coma gives Leigh the heebie jeebies. But when mysterious third parties start bidding the price up, strangers prowl the empty house at night, and Aunt Bess insists she’s moving in anyway, Leigh gets officially worried. What was the eccentric doctor really up to? And what is it that everyone keeps searching for?
Leigh isn’t sure she wants to know. But somebody has to look out for her intrepid Aunt Bess. Because in this neighborhood, every dog walk may be your last.
Praise for the Leigh Koslow Mystery
NEVER BURIED"A funny, fast-paced, clever, and unusual mystery that will have readers clamoring for more. Edie Claire writes with style and dash. Sheer delight."--Carolyn Hart
NEVER SORRY"Edie Claire is a bright new addition to the mystery world. Along with appealing characters and a blessedly lucid writing style, she delivers a solid plot that keeps the pages turning."--Margaret Maron
NEVER TEASE A SIAMESE"The fifth installment in this excellent series, and perhaps Ms. Claire's best yet. The characters and relationships are superior, written with heartfelt compassion and wry wit."--Romantic Times
How many dandelions does it take to spell disaster?
Claudia Hemmings never cared for her next-door neighbor. Theodore Milton, MD neglected his lawn, frightened trick-or-treaters, and flagrantly ignored the Homeowner Association’s mailbox specifications. But when she began to suspect that he was engaged in criminal activity, she decided it was time to act.
Then she disappeared. Now, six months later, her house stands empty and Dr. Milton’s is up for sale. And while Leigh’s house-hunting Aunt Bess may think that the doctor’s humble 1940s ranch has potential for greatness, all Leigh can think about is the creepy stuff he left behind.
Something about buying a house from a man who’s in a coma gives Leigh the heebie jeebies. But when mysterious third parties start bidding the price up, strangers prowl the empty house at night, and Aunt Bess insists she’s moving in anyway, Leigh gets officially worried. What was the eccentric doctor really up to? And what is it that everyone keeps searching for?
Leigh isn’t sure she wants to know. But somebody has to look out for her intrepid Aunt Bess. Because in this neighborhood, every dog walk may be your last.
Praise for the Leigh Koslow Mystery
NEVER BURIED"A funny, fast-paced, clever, and unusual mystery that will have readers clamoring for more. Edie Claire writes with style and dash. Sheer delight."--Carolyn Hart
NEVER SORRY"Edie Claire is a bright new addition to the mystery world. Along with appealing characters and a blessedly lucid writing style, she delivers a solid plot that keeps the pages turning."--Margaret Maron
NEVER TEASE A SIAMESE"The fifth installment in this excellent series, and perhaps Ms. Claire's best yet. The characters and relationships are superior, written with heartfelt compassion and wry wit."--Romantic Times
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2019
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About the author
Edie Claire
41 books277 followersNo matter the genre, USA-Today bestselling novelist and playwright Edie Claire strives to infuse all her writing with both warmth and humor. Her family-friendly Leigh Koslow cozy mystery series, a favorite of animal lovers that was originally published in 1999, was reborn in 2012 to become a Kindle Top-10 bestseller. Her romantic novels range from women’s fiction with romantic elements to a blend of romance and mystery, beginning with her traditionally published contemporaries, the award-winning Long Time Coming and Meant To Be, and continuing with her USA-Today bestselling Pacific Horizons series, whose characters follow the migration of the humpback whales to some of the most gorgeous locations on earth. In any Edie Claire work, the reader may be assured that while intrigue may beckon and tensions rise, love and happiness will always triumph in the end!
Edie has worked as a veterinarian, a childbirth educator, and a scientific/technical writer. A mother of three, she lives in Pennsylvania and aspires to become a snowbird.
Edie has worked as a veterinarian, a childbirth educator, and a scientific/technical writer. A mother of three, she lives in Pennsylvania and aspires to become a snowbird.
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August 16, 2019
I am delighted to find another Leigh Koslow book as it has been awhile since I read the last one. This is the 12th installment of this delightful series. Leigh is helping Aunt Bess in looking for a home she can live with her handicap. The one she found is near her sister's house. It belongs to an eccentric man who is in a coma and his nephew is selling it. Aunt Bess managed to move into the house at once as strange lights are seen in the house and items are search leaving a mess.
The twins are in high school and planing on college. The twins have change their minds as what they want to study. There is enough events occurring That Will have you turning the pages to what is happening. I like the ending very much and looking forward to the next book. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.
The twins are in high school and planing on college. The twins have change their minds as what they want to study. There is enough events occurring That Will have you turning the pages to what is happening. I like the ending very much and looking forward to the next book. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.
September 5, 2024
Waited a long time for this one but it was worth it. Hoping there will be another in the Leigh Koslow series.
How many dandelions does it take to spell disaster?
Claudia Hemmings never cared for her next-door neighbor. Theodore Milton, MD neglected his lawn, frightened trick-or-treaters, and flagrantly ignored the Homeowner Association’s mailbox specifications. But when she began to suspect that he was engaged in criminal activity, she decided it was time to act.
Then she disappeared. Now, six months later, her house stands empty and Dr. Milton’s is up for sale. And while Leigh’s house-hunting Aunt Bess may think that the doctor’s humble 1940s ranch has potential for greatness, all Leigh can think about is the creepy stuff he left behind.
Something about buying a house from a man who’s in a coma gives Leigh the heebie jeebies. But when mysterious third parties start bidding the price up, strangers prowl the empty house at night, and Aunt Bess insists she’s moving in anyway, Leigh gets officially worried. What was the eccentric doctor really up to? And what is it that everyone keeps searching for?
Leigh isn’t sure she wants to know. But somebody has to look out for her intrepid Aunt Bess. Because in this neighborhood, every dog walk may be your last.
How many dandelions does it take to spell disaster?
Claudia Hemmings never cared for her next-door neighbor. Theodore Milton, MD neglected his lawn, frightened trick-or-treaters, and flagrantly ignored the Homeowner Association’s mailbox specifications. But when she began to suspect that he was engaged in criminal activity, she decided it was time to act.
Then she disappeared. Now, six months later, her house stands empty and Dr. Milton’s is up for sale. And while Leigh’s house-hunting Aunt Bess may think that the doctor’s humble 1940s ranch has potential for greatness, all Leigh can think about is the creepy stuff he left behind.
Something about buying a house from a man who’s in a coma gives Leigh the heebie jeebies. But when mysterious third parties start bidding the price up, strangers prowl the empty house at night, and Aunt Bess insists she’s moving in anyway, Leigh gets officially worried. What was the eccentric doctor really up to? And what is it that everyone keeps searching for?
Leigh isn’t sure she wants to know. But somebody has to look out for her intrepid Aunt Bess. Because in this neighborhood, every dog walk may be your last.
September 12, 2021
3.5 Claudia Hennings has gone missing along with her little white dog. Claudia never got along with her pathologist neighbor Dr Milton who now is in a coma at a local hospital. Dr Milton's nephew wants to sell the Dr;s house as it is not expected that the Dr will survive. The woman who wants to buy this housed is very enthusiastic to live in the home asap and is herself recovering from surgery and in a wheel chair. After the contracts are signed break ins occur and the nephew wants to back out of the deal. Is something hidden in the house? Aunt Bess has many people watching out for her and trying to figure out what the issues are but this could get dangerous. When the Dr wakes up from his coma he only survives a night then is found dead but it may be murder. What is hidden in the house and who is after it?
January 14, 2020
I needed a book and this one has a cute dog on the cover! (I've not read any of the others in the series)
it's a good story but I was only reading before bed so it took a while. And that means it took a while to get into the story and remember who was who.
A woman in the neighborhood had disappeared and then the man next door to her ended up in the hospital. There's a nosey HOA president who watches over everyone and a feisty Aunt who bought that neighbor's house.
Then there's a murder... or more than one!
it's a good story but I was only reading before bed so it took a while. And that means it took a while to get into the story and remember who was who.
A woman in the neighborhood had disappeared and then the man next door to her ended up in the hospital. There's a nosey HOA president who watches over everyone and a feisty Aunt who bought that neighbor's house.
Then there's a murder... or more than one!
August 2, 2019
💖💖💖💖💖
Yet another brilliant instalment wow full of twist and turn fun new characters and loving how the children are growing up. Such page turning fun and so many secrets exposed. Can’t wait for the next instalment in this riveting series
Yet another brilliant instalment wow full of twist and turn fun new characters and loving how the children are growing up. Such page turning fun and so many secrets exposed. Can’t wait for the next instalment in this riveting series
September 22, 2019
Great job!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Saddened to learn this is probably the last of the Leigh Koslow series. Maybe it will pick up once Allison is fully indoctrinated into the FBI? 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Saddened to learn this is probably the last of the Leigh Koslow series. Maybe it will pick up once Allison is fully indoctrinated into the FBI? 😊
July 23, 2021
I took a long time to read this one. If I read it too fast then I'm upset its over. So I took my time. I love this one as much as the others. It gave me more time to try to figure out who did it. I got to the end and never expected who it was. Now wondering if there will be another one. i sure hope so. It's worth the 5 stars plus.
March 31, 2022
𝑵𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒂𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑵𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒃𝒐𝒓, Book #5 in the Leigh Koslow series
by Edie Claire
Another fun read from Edie Claire. This novel contained all the old gang, plus some newbies, had a lot of action, tons of red herrings, and two interesting mysteries that keep you guessing to the end.
by Edie Claire
Another fun read from Edie Claire. This novel contained all the old gang, plus some newbies, had a lot of action, tons of red herrings, and two interesting mysteries that keep you guessing to the end.
October 5, 2025
Another enjoyable installment! I would like to have had more scenes with Chewie. The storyline was good and there were some interesting characters that made it all the more fun. I hope to see some of them again if there are any more books in this series.
February 13, 2020
great mystery story, nice addition to the series...
July 11, 2021
Never Nag Your Neighbor is the twelfth book in the Leigh Koslow Mystery series by Edie Claire. The books are such that you could pick up here and not have any problem understanding the story. However, I love this series so much I recommend starting at the beginning.
There was two years between books, and this book feels a bit different from the others. There is a weight to it. Not a heavy weight but just slightly perceptible. Characters have grown. The trope you have come to expect in this series is nowhere to be found. Surprise!
If you like mysteries without too much violence or gore, this is a great series for you to try.
Bonus points for still including so many animals and having the most adorable covers.
There was two years between books, and this book feels a bit different from the others. There is a weight to it. Not a heavy weight but just slightly perceptible. Characters have grown. The trope you have come to expect in this series is nowhere to be found. Surprise!
If you like mysteries without too much violence or gore, this is a great series for you to try.
Bonus points for still including so many animals and having the most adorable covers.
October 1, 2023
Just a lovely little cosy mystery which is a relatively short and easy read. I’ve read all 12 in this series and I really have a soft spot for them.
January 7, 2020
Very good I loved it.
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