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Shelby Nichols #13
Ghostly Serenade:
An unsolved murder, a mob boss out for revenge, and a message from a ghost? Just another day in the life of Shelby Nichols.
Shelby's family trip to meet the New York Manettos is not turning out to be the enjoyable break she'd hoped for.
Being recruited by the NYPD to help with a murder case doesn't seem so bad, but threats from a rival mob, against Uncle Joey and the whole Manetto family, take things to a whole new level.
How can she reason with a mob boss out for revenge? Even her mind reading skills might not be enough to save the day this time.
Join Shelby in her best adventure yet!
USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Colleen Helme offers a clever mix of mystery, laugh-out-loud humor, and page-turning adventure in the highly acclaimed Shelby Nichols Adventure Series.
PRAISE FOR THE SHELBY NICHOLS SERIES
"The author has such a quirky sense of humor partnered with such creative talent it that really shines on every page!" ~ Amazon Reviewer
"Every Shelby Nichols Adventure is better than the last! The characters are dynamic and the stories are full of twists and turns. Can't wait for the next one!" ~Amazon Reviewer
Perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Lyndee Walker, Denise Grover Swank, and Lisa Regan
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2020
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Colleen Helme
43 books737 followersSolving crimes with sass, suspense, and a splash of the supernatural.
Colleen Helme is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, best known for her fast-paced, laugh-out-loud Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, where cozy mystery meets a dash of the paranormal. With over 19 books in the series and several more in her Sand and Shadow and the Love, Loyalty and Larceny series, she’s built a world in which readers love to escape.
Colleen Helme is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, best known for her fast-paced, laugh-out-loud Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, where cozy mystery meets a dash of the paranormal. With over 19 books in the series and several more in her Sand and Shadow and the Love, Loyalty and Larceny series, she’s built a world in which readers love to escape.
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February 29, 2020
All the stars
Perfect title for a perfect story. Loved the new addition to the Shelby Nichols series. Her husband is a saint, she has a huge heart that gets her in trouble and Uncle Joey is just as affected by her as everyone else. This was such a good storyline, it was well paced and well executed. It was exciting from start to finish. Shelby and her Cree head to New York to visit the Manetto's and see Miguels play. While there a rival mob boss causes problems, causing Joey to very thoroughly put him in his place. As part of his revenge Shelbys life is once again in danger. Also while in New York she helps the Dimples equivalent in a case. She is stretched thin and nerves are shot, including those of her husband. She just wanted a vacation, not more death threats, assassination attempts, and more police cases. So so good!!! Highly recommend.
Perfect title for a perfect story. Loved the new addition to the Shelby Nichols series. Her husband is a saint, she has a huge heart that gets her in trouble and Uncle Joey is just as affected by her as everyone else. This was such a good storyline, it was well paced and well executed. It was exciting from start to finish. Shelby and her Cree head to New York to visit the Manetto's and see Miguels play. While there a rival mob boss causes problems, causing Joey to very thoroughly put him in his place. As part of his revenge Shelbys life is once again in danger. Also while in New York she helps the Dimples equivalent in a case. She is stretched thin and nerves are shot, including those of her husband. She just wanted a vacation, not more death threats, assassination attempts, and more police cases. So so good!!! Highly recommend.
February 29, 2020
Wow
What a great story! They just keep getting better and better. My only issue with the Shelby books is once I start I can't put it down and then bam it's done! Thank you Ms. Helme for the adventures!!
What a great story! They just keep getting better and better. My only issue with the Shelby books is once I start I can't put it down and then bam it's done! Thank you Ms. Helme for the adventures!!
March 2, 2020
Oh Shelby! Another book that doesn’t disappoint for our heroine and favourite mob boss!
I absolutely love this series and especially Ramos 😍
So this time the Nichol clan and Manettos are heading to NY for Miguel’s starring debut in Aladdin, a lovely little break away to rest and relax.... not!
Mobsters, a hired gun (who’s not as good as Ramos) another police precinct, and a new character, Hawk, is introduced...
Highly recommend this author and her brilliant masterpieces ⭐️
I absolutely love this series and especially Ramos 😍
So this time the Nichol clan and Manettos are heading to NY for Miguel’s starring debut in Aladdin, a lovely little break away to rest and relax.... not!
Mobsters, a hired gun (who’s not as good as Ramos) another police precinct, and a new character, Hawk, is introduced...
Highly recommend this author and her brilliant masterpieces ⭐️
March 2, 2020
Series still going strong! Loved it!
I love how the Characters have grown and changed over this series. Shelby is a breath of fresh air, I love that she’s a mum to teenagers juggling married life and kids with the crazy life she was thrust into.
I don’t like spoilers so all I can say is this book was Lots of fun! As expected this book was filled with mysteries to be solved, laughter and fun loveable characters. I absolutely love this series. If you’re a fan buying this book is a given. If you are new to the series start at the beginning with Carrots you won’t regret it.
I love how the Characters have grown and changed over this series. Shelby is a breath of fresh air, I love that she’s a mum to teenagers juggling married life and kids with the crazy life she was thrust into.
I don’t like spoilers so all I can say is this book was Lots of fun! As expected this book was filled with mysteries to be solved, laughter and fun loveable characters. I absolutely love this series. If you’re a fan buying this book is a given. If you are new to the series start at the beginning with Carrots you won’t regret it.
March 2, 2020
Another adventure with Shelby and her family, making New York friends and enemies! These stories flow from one dramatic moment to the next, with such good dialogue and emotional situations that help me get lost in the story. And, bonus for me, the author stated she's already hard at work on the next adventure!
March 2, 2020
Omg!!! Amazing!
This series gets better and better each time I read a new adventure. I love this series. Shelby is awesome. Enjoy the characters, the storyline in this book works great. The flow is great. Just another awesome book to this series. Love it and can’t wait to read the next adventure!!!!
This series gets better and better each time I read a new adventure. I love this series. Shelby is awesome. Enjoy the characters, the storyline in this book works great. The flow is great. Just another awesome book to this series. Love it and can’t wait to read the next adventure!!!!
February 29, 2020
Amazing
Colleen Helme tells a story that keeps you wanting more when you have finished it and continues to do it with every book. In many ways I wish I had come across her recently and not with her first book as I would then be able to immerse myself in reading them one after another and not having now to wait for the next book to be written. She is a storyteller and Shelby and Uncle Joey are marvellous characters.
Colleen Helme tells a story that keeps you wanting more when you have finished it and continues to do it with every book. In many ways I wish I had come across her recently and not with her first book as I would then be able to immerse myself in reading them one after another and not having now to wait for the next book to be written. She is a storyteller and Shelby and Uncle Joey are marvellous characters.
March 8, 2020
Wow!!!!
Colleen Helme did it again! In the words of Shelby Nichols "Holy Hell!" This book was super intense and I was captivated from the beginning till the end! I loved this book! It's so fun to have a series that I want to read again and again. I can't wait to read the next one!
Colleen Helme did it again! In the words of Shelby Nichols "Holy Hell!" This book was super intense and I was captivated from the beginning till the end! I loved this book! It's so fun to have a series that I want to read again and again. I can't wait to read the next one!
March 1, 2020
New York, New York it’s a musical.
It was supposed to be a holiday, but Shelby should know by now consulting for the police can get complicated especially when your on holiday with a mob boss.
It was supposed to be a holiday, but Shelby should know by now consulting for the police can get complicated especially when your on holiday with a mob boss.
March 1, 2020
Another great Shelby drama!
Everybody is headed to New York to see Aladdin and have a vacation. Yeah right Shelby is always in the thick if something trying to "help". Will she get to actually vacation at all?? Loved this book!!
Everybody is headed to New York to see Aladdin and have a vacation. Yeah right Shelby is always in the thick if something trying to "help". Will she get to actually vacation at all?? Loved this book!!
March 2, 2020
Ghostly Serenade
I am never disappointed when I read a Shelby Nichols Mystery andI I look forward to the next book. Excellent as always!
I am never disappointed when I read a Shelby Nichols Mystery andI I look forward to the next book. Excellent as always!
March 2, 2020
Just WOW
All the Shelby books have been thrilling and exciting but this one is out of this world ! The next installment can not come soon enough. Bravo
All the Shelby books have been thrilling and exciting but this one is out of this world ! The next installment can not come soon enough. Bravo
February 29, 2020
Great Reading!
Thank you for another great story. I really enjoyed reading about Shelby and her adventures with Uncle Joey and of course Ramos. Looking forward to reading more.
Thank you for another great story. I really enjoyed reading about Shelby and her adventures with Uncle Joey and of course Ramos. Looking forward to reading more.
May 15, 2020
More excitement more Mob more mind reading
Ghostly Serenade takes us to NYC to see the opening of Alladin staring Uncle Joey son, Miguel on Broadway. It’s supposed to be a fun filled vacation for Shelby and family....Shelby’s mind takes her to trouble New York’s finest and the mob , between vacation action and all the scares in between, On the edge of your seat and ready for more ... Colleen hope the pen is a writing , love you and all our adventures of Uncle Joey Ramos and Shelby.
Ghostly Serenade takes us to NYC to see the opening of Alladin staring Uncle Joey son, Miguel on Broadway. It’s supposed to be a fun filled vacation for Shelby and family....Shelby’s mind takes her to trouble New York’s finest and the mob , between vacation action and all the scares in between, On the edge of your seat and ready for more ... Colleen hope the pen is a writing , love you and all our adventures of Uncle Joey Ramos and Shelby.
April 26, 2020
What a delightful series! Suck a wonderful author! Each book holds laughs, a bit of breath-holding, tears and to be truthful, peeking ahead every once in a while just to make sure “Ramos” is going to be okay.😘
I am anxiously looking forward to the next installment and knowing a day or two in my life will be filled with such a love for these characters that the love will be carried over into my real life.
Thank you again Colleen, and keep up the amazing writing. You truly have a remarkable gift!
❤️
I am anxiously looking forward to the next installment and knowing a day or two in my life will be filled with such a love for these characters that the love will be carried over into my real life.
Thank you again Colleen, and keep up the amazing writing. You truly have a remarkable gift!
❤️
November 8, 2024
Wow!!! There are not enough words to describe how much I loved this book. Shelby and her family join Uncle Joey and Jackie in New York. In between seeing a Broadway show and sightseeing, Shelby helps the NYPD solve murders. You will get goose bumps and you will want to cry, but what a ride.
March 3, 2020
Great Book
Shelby thinks she and her family are going on vacation to NYC. Well, that is partly true. But with Uncle Joey calling on her to consult for him, and her being put in the position of consulting for the NYPD, she is not getting a whole lot of vacationing done. She is putting her life in danger. I mean, seriously in danger. I am awestruck how well all the events happening in this book came together so seamlessly. Would love to read more about the awesome nurse Shelby met in the emergency room.
Shelby thinks she and her family are going on vacation to NYC. Well, that is partly true. But with Uncle Joey calling on her to consult for him, and her being put in the position of consulting for the NYPD, she is not getting a whole lot of vacationing done. She is putting her life in danger. I mean, seriously in danger. I am awestruck how well all the events happening in this book came together so seamlessly. Would love to read more about the awesome nurse Shelby met in the emergency room.
March 20, 2020
Well now that was an awesome Shelby adventure.
I have to say I kinda feel sorry for Chris...lol he always misses out on the thrilling adventures Shelby gets to go one...lol
New York a trip Shelby and her family had been looking forward to for a while now ended up being a little bit more of an adventure for Shelby but as all Shelby fans know by now she is a huge magnet for trouble and visiting New York was no exception.
This was such an awesome fast-paced action packed adventure and left me wanting more...
I have to say I kinda feel sorry for Chris...lol he always misses out on the thrilling adventures Shelby gets to go one...lol
New York a trip Shelby and her family had been looking forward to for a while now ended up being a little bit more of an adventure for Shelby but as all Shelby fans know by now she is a huge magnet for trouble and visiting New York was no exception.
This was such an awesome fast-paced action packed adventure and left me wanting more...
February 29, 2020
Another wonderful Shelby Nichols book by Colleen Helme
When is a family vacation anything but a vacation? When it's Shelby Nichols' vacation. Shelby and family go to visit 'family'. Shelby had agreed to stop in at the local police precinct to see if she could help with a case, easy right?
Only it isn't, it never is when it's Shelby.
Her case ends up with links back to Uncle Joey's family enemy.
With the ghosts of the past to guide her, and sexy Ramos to guard her back, and her particular skills, will Shelby survive this vacation and solve a case?
You'd beter believe Shelby will give it all she can to keep her family safe. Another winner in the Shelby Nichols book line up.
When is a family vacation anything but a vacation? When it's Shelby Nichols' vacation. Shelby and family go to visit 'family'. Shelby had agreed to stop in at the local police precinct to see if she could help with a case, easy right?
Only it isn't, it never is when it's Shelby.
Her case ends up with links back to Uncle Joey's family enemy.
With the ghosts of the past to guide her, and sexy Ramos to guard her back, and her particular skills, will Shelby survive this vacation and solve a case?
You'd beter believe Shelby will give it all she can to keep her family safe. Another winner in the Shelby Nichols book line up.
March 19, 2020
Loved this book!
From the first sentence I couldn’t put the book down. I loved it. I love to read about Shelby’s adventures. Colleen is an amazing writer. She has a great imagination.
From the first sentence I couldn’t put the book down. I loved it. I love to read about Shelby’s adventures. Colleen is an amazing writer. She has a great imagination.
March 1, 2020
Another great read.
I highly recommend this series. It's funny and thrilling and the same time. Shelby has a heart of gold and is always waiting to the right thing but seems to get in the midst of all the trouble. You have to love her and Uncle Joey and Ramos do. I love the chemistry between her and Ramos and I'm happy that the author does not cross the line into fidelity. Can't wait for the next book. Great job!
I highly recommend this series. It's funny and thrilling and the same time. Shelby has a heart of gold and is always waiting to the right thing but seems to get in the midst of all the trouble. You have to love her and Uncle Joey and Ramos do. I love the chemistry between her and Ramos and I'm happy that the author does not cross the line into fidelity. Can't wait for the next book. Great job!
March 8, 2020
See all these 5 star reviews? They were earned. This series, including this book rate 5 star reviews because they are just that good.
March 9, 2020
The final quarter had me hooked, so I read it in one massive action packed late night session. The final chapter was, I think, rather brilliant; but a bit of dust got in my eye, or something! This installment really dialled everything up to the max and was a property breakneck adventure.
February 28, 2020
I like this series.
Shelby's family goes to New York City for vacation. Shelby finds herself aiding the police in three murders, and getting involved with a rival mob boss who is a threat to Uncle Joey. It is a rollercoaster ride with Shelby trying to enjoy her vacation, finding a murderer, and not getting killed. Shelby gets herself into trouble, even without trying.
Shelby's family goes to New York City for vacation. Shelby finds herself aiding the police in three murders, and getting involved with a rival mob boss who is a threat to Uncle Joey. It is a rollercoaster ride with Shelby trying to enjoy her vacation, finding a murderer, and not getting killed. Shelby gets herself into trouble, even without trying.
April 19, 2020
4.5 stars
This was another really good entry into the Shelby Nichols series. But, since I just happened to read book 12 immediately before book 13 (this one) I actually liked the previous book a bit better. This was still a very funny read, full of zaniness and all of the trouble filled tornadoes that seem to follow Shelby, but it was actually just a bit much for me. I still enjoyed it. Trying to put my finger on the "what" it was that made it closer to a 4 star read vs a 5 star read is a hard thing. Mostly, I think that Shelby went a bit too far with her cluelessness into how things were affecting her family, especially the fact that with a "hit" out on her, her family was actually in quite a bit of danger... I'm not sure that even entered her mind.
I've never before felt like Chris was being taken advantage of and Lord knows that Shelby pushes that relationship to the limit quite often. I just felt like things were pushed and pulled a bit too thin between Hawk, Ramos, Uncle Joey, Milo and Tony. I mean she just met Hawk, is only supposed to be checking in with the NYPD, but she basically ignored her family the entire week they were in New York.
Okay, off my soap box. Like I said before, it was a good read and Shelby was just being Shelby. There were several good things - I think the relationship between Uncle Joey and Shelby got closer and Ramos was being Ramos - it was interesting to see him feel some jealousy towards Shelby...interesting.
All in all - the narrator was fantastic as always and I enjoyed listening to this, again, as always.
Waiting now for book 14 :)
This was another really good entry into the Shelby Nichols series. But, since I just happened to read book 12 immediately before book 13 (this one) I actually liked the previous book a bit better. This was still a very funny read, full of zaniness and all of the trouble filled tornadoes that seem to follow Shelby, but it was actually just a bit much for me. I still enjoyed it. Trying to put my finger on the "what" it was that made it closer to a 4 star read vs a 5 star read is a hard thing. Mostly, I think that Shelby went a bit too far with her cluelessness into how things were affecting her family, especially the fact that with a "hit" out on her, her family was actually in quite a bit of danger... I'm not sure that even entered her mind.
I've never before felt like Chris was being taken advantage of and Lord knows that Shelby pushes that relationship to the limit quite often. I just felt like things were pushed and pulled a bit too thin between Hawk, Ramos, Uncle Joey, Milo and Tony. I mean she just met Hawk, is only supposed to be checking in with the NYPD, but she basically ignored her family the entire week they were in New York.
Okay, off my soap box. Like I said before, it was a good read and Shelby was just being Shelby. There were several good things - I think the relationship between Uncle Joey and Shelby got closer and Ramos was being Ramos - it was interesting to see him feel some jealousy towards Shelby...interesting.
All in all - the narrator was fantastic as always and I enjoyed listening to this, again, as always.
Waiting now for book 14 :)
March 3, 2022
I started to say that this is my favorite book but I feel that way at the end of of every Shelby Nichols book even the ones I reread. Ghostly Serenade is the 13th book in the series, and 13 seems to be bad news for Shelby who can't stay out danger, deadly danger, as she insists on continuing to help in the dead-end investigation into the murder of roommates even though it means giving up most of her family vacation. Chris can't help resenting that Shelby puts herself in danger, but he knows she has to follow her heart to resolve the murders. I love that we have been able to watch individuals and relationships develop throughout the series.
The need to help the NYPD investigate the murders once again puts her at odds with Uncle Joey but a New York mob family soon gives him other things to think about. Don't worry that Ramos isn't scheduled to go to New York for Miguel's debut in Aladdin. We know that if Shelby is in danger, Ramos will turn up. He teases and flirts worse than usual, but like most of us, he is glad that he knows she would never betray Chris.
The tension was exhausting but I didn't want the book, or the trip to New York, to end.
Will work it out tomorrow and post on Amazon etc.
The need to help the NYPD investigate the murders once again puts her at odds with Uncle Joey but a New York mob family soon gives him other things to think about. Don't worry that Ramos isn't scheduled to go to New York for Miguel's debut in Aladdin. We know that if Shelby is in danger, Ramos will turn up. He teases and flirts worse than usual, but like most of us, he is glad that he knows she would never betray Chris.
The tension was exhausting but I didn't want the book, or the trip to New York, to end.
Will work it out tomorrow and post on Amazon etc.
March 24, 2020
There is nothing better than a new installment in the Shelby Nichols Mystery Adventure series. “Ghostly Serenade” finds Shelby and her family going to New York for a weeks vacation with Uncle Joey and to see his son Miguel perform in Aladdin.
Before leaving, the chief of police and internal affairs met with Shelby regarding the shooting she was involved in. It seems they want he to see a counselor before they will clear her to come back and work for them. Additionally, the chief makes a request for Shelby to assist NYPD with the murders of two women that left the third clinging to life. Shelby reluctantly agrees and both Chris and Uncle Joey are none to pleased.
Shelby takes in the sites of NY and attends the play that night. She is concerned because her daughter has a massive crush on Miguel. Then she meets with Detective Hawk the next day to get the details on the murder. He is skeptical of her abilities but is desperate to find justice for the women. When he takes Shelby to the hospital to see the sole survivor something strange occurs; she meets a nurse that she cannot read. This is the first time this has happened. However, she is able to pick a few thought from the comatose survivor that gives She and Hawk a place to start the investigation.
The next day they hear the girl had come out of her coma but before they get a chance to interview her Shelby discovers that someone is attempting to kill her with an injection of a poisonous drug. She is saved in the nick of time but dies the next day. To make matters worse, Uncle Joey has been summoned by the mom boss if NY, Milo “Crack Shot” Billotti. The Manettos and Billotti have a long standing grudge dating back to the death of Uncle Joey’s grandparents.
Milo thinks he is expert businessman who can snare Uncle Hoey into making a business deal with him by making threats. He is about to find out that he has attempted to mess with the wrong man. Soon it becomes clear that the murders of the women is connected to the Billotti and Shelby just may have bitten off more than she can handle.
There’s so much going on in the plot and I gobbled down every delicious detail. There is subterfuge, plenty of action, emotions off the chart and just plain fun! In the end I was left wanting more and that my friends is the tell tale sign of an excellent series. I don’t think I will ever get enough if the world of Shelby Nichols.
Before leaving, the chief of police and internal affairs met with Shelby regarding the shooting she was involved in. It seems they want he to see a counselor before they will clear her to come back and work for them. Additionally, the chief makes a request for Shelby to assist NYPD with the murders of two women that left the third clinging to life. Shelby reluctantly agrees and both Chris and Uncle Joey are none to pleased.
Shelby takes in the sites of NY and attends the play that night. She is concerned because her daughter has a massive crush on Miguel. Then she meets with Detective Hawk the next day to get the details on the murder. He is skeptical of her abilities but is desperate to find justice for the women. When he takes Shelby to the hospital to see the sole survivor something strange occurs; she meets a nurse that she cannot read. This is the first time this has happened. However, she is able to pick a few thought from the comatose survivor that gives She and Hawk a place to start the investigation.
The next day they hear the girl had come out of her coma but before they get a chance to interview her Shelby discovers that someone is attempting to kill her with an injection of a poisonous drug. She is saved in the nick of time but dies the next day. To make matters worse, Uncle Joey has been summoned by the mom boss if NY, Milo “Crack Shot” Billotti. The Manettos and Billotti have a long standing grudge dating back to the death of Uncle Joey’s grandparents.
Milo thinks he is expert businessman who can snare Uncle Hoey into making a business deal with him by making threats. He is about to find out that he has attempted to mess with the wrong man. Soon it becomes clear that the murders of the women is connected to the Billotti and Shelby just may have bitten off more than she can handle.
There’s so much going on in the plot and I gobbled down every delicious detail. There is subterfuge, plenty of action, emotions off the chart and just plain fun! In the end I was left wanting more and that my friends is the tell tale sign of an excellent series. I don’t think I will ever get enough if the world of Shelby Nichols.
April 19, 2020
Woohoo! Shelby Nichols is back in her biggest adventure yet and the series just gets better and better. I loved this book it was great fun catching up with Shelby and her extended family. This book continues where the last book finished and even though they are stand alone stories if this is your first book then you have been missing a real treat and I recommend you listen to the rest of the series. Shelby with her mind reading talent is so much fun and it gets her into so much trouble that you wonder how on earth she can get out of this pickle but with back up from Ramos and Uncle Joey she always manages too and at the same time leads you on a roller coaster ride, as she gets to the bottom of the murder. I hope there are plenty more stories to come from this author.
Shelby and the family are off to New York for a holiday and to watch Uncle Joey's son play Aladdin. Before she can leave however the chief she consultants for asks her to stop by the NYPD to help an old friend with a double homicide case. One victim is barely hanging on and they are hoping with Shelby's preminations they might be able to get some answers. It not long before Uncle Joey is hiring bodyguards for them all, when a rival mob boss make his feels about Joey being back in town very clear. Shelby has to split her holiday time between helping the police solve the murders and stopping Uncle Joey from going to.war with the New York mob. Also with Dimples back home she has to work with a new police partner and keep her secret from him while still giving him information to bust the case wide open. With time running out and her husband's patience wearing thin Shelby has to do the right thing despite the consequences because no good deed goes unpunished.
I really like Wendy for the narrator of this series and I am glad to see she is sticking with it because I don't think anyone would sound right for the part of Shelby. Long my the great partnership between author and narrator continue.
Shelby and the family are off to New York for a holiday and to watch Uncle Joey's son play Aladdin. Before she can leave however the chief she consultants for asks her to stop by the NYPD to help an old friend with a double homicide case. One victim is barely hanging on and they are hoping with Shelby's preminations they might be able to get some answers. It not long before Uncle Joey is hiring bodyguards for them all, when a rival mob boss make his feels about Joey being back in town very clear. Shelby has to split her holiday time between helping the police solve the murders and stopping Uncle Joey from going to.war with the New York mob. Also with Dimples back home she has to work with a new police partner and keep her secret from him while still giving him information to bust the case wide open. With time running out and her husband's patience wearing thin Shelby has to do the right thing despite the consequences because no good deed goes unpunished.
I really like Wendy for the narrator of this series and I am glad to see she is sticking with it because I don't think anyone would sound right for the part of Shelby. Long my the great partnership between author and narrator continue.
August 21, 2020
This book was very exciting with lots of tension and suspense. I found myself holding my breath over several scenes in this story. Shelby has a problem saying no, so when Uncle Joey takes Shelby and her family to NY on vacation, and her police chief asks her to do a "quick" favor for NYPD, she reluctantly agrees and quickly gets way more involved than she intended. Between the fib they all tell that she is Uncle Joey's sister's daughter given up for adoption, having to tell Chris and her kids that she will miss yet another family day and now someone is trying to kill her, And then there is Ramos. Oh boy....I wondered if she would make it thru this book with her life, or her marriage and family. As good as a an episode of your favorite police show, I highly recommend this book and this series. This series reminds me of the t.v. show Medium that was out several years ago.
I did listen to it in audio. The narrator is very good, and able to carry all of the characters in this book.
I received a free copy and voluntarily provided this review.
I did listen to it in audio. The narrator is very good, and able to carry all of the characters in this book.
I received a free copy and voluntarily provided this review.
April 1, 2020
Shelby Nichols can't stay away from trouble...even on vacation.
I absolutely love the Shelby Nichols books. This time Shelby is going to New York with her family and the Manettos. But before she leaves the chief of police asks if she'd do a favour for the New York police department. Two girls have been murdered and one is in intensive care in a coma.They're hoping Shelby can use her 'premonitions' to see if she can find out what happened. Uncle Joey also needs her help with rival job gang. Shelby is finding it hard to juggle the two jobs while also trying to spend the vacation with her family. But the case could really be the death of her in more ways than one. But as always Uncle Joey and his hitman Ramos have got her back or are they going to be too late?
I absolutely love these books. A fantastic way to escape from the real world. Can't wait for the next one.
I absolutely love the Shelby Nichols books. This time Shelby is going to New York with her family and the Manettos. But before she leaves the chief of police asks if she'd do a favour for the New York police department. Two girls have been murdered and one is in intensive care in a coma.They're hoping Shelby can use her 'premonitions' to see if she can find out what happened. Uncle Joey also needs her help with rival job gang. Shelby is finding it hard to juggle the two jobs while also trying to spend the vacation with her family. But the case could really be the death of her in more ways than one. But as always Uncle Joey and his hitman Ramos have got her back or are they going to be too late?
I absolutely love these books. A fantastic way to escape from the real world. Can't wait for the next one.
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