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Jamie Bond #6
Deadly Bond
From #1 Amazon & New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday and USA Today bestselling author Sally J. Smith comes sass, lies, and rock 'n' roll in a humorous mystery that's sure to leave you guessing!
Her name is Bond. Jamie Bond. And her life has never been more dangerous...
Clients are usually beating down LA private investigator Jamie Bond's door, looking to hire her and her crew of Bond Girls. But lately business has been slow, causing Jamie to take on some unusual clients. Case in point: the aging rock star who is sure his young alien-enthusiast wife is cheating on him. While Jamie has a feeling three decades of rock 'n' roll may have clouded his vision, she takes the case anyway--hey, money is money, right?
Only when her client ends up dead under suspicious circumstances, Jamie is rethinking her career choices. Especially when a second band member hires her, this time to put to rest an argument over the rights to the band's one hit song, "Hot Waitress." The song was mildly popular in the eighties, and after being recently used in a millennial-aimed TV commercial it's started generating big royalties--possibly big enough to kill over? Did the drummer with a temper finally snuff out his bandmate? Or was it the guitarist with a secret? The keyboard player with a decades-long grudge? Or did the younger wife simply decide she'd make out better as a widow than a divorcee? Between more suspects than she can trail, a side case involving frisky senior citizens, and two hot men both vying for her attention and demanding a decision, Jamie has more than she can handle. Can she make it out alive? Or will this be the case that finally breaks her?
The Jamie Bond Mysteries:
Unbreakable Bond (book #1)
Secret Bond (book #2)
Lethal Bond (book #3)
Bond Bombshell (short story)
Dangerous Bond (book #4)
Bond Ambition (short story)
Fatal Bond (book #5)
Deadly Bond (book #6)
Here's what critics are saying about Gemma Halliday's books:
"A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible."
~ Chicago Tribune
"Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!"
~ Publishers' Weekly, starred review
"Smart, funny and snappy... the perfect beach read!"
~ Fresh Fiction
Her name is Bond. Jamie Bond. And her life has never been more dangerous...
Clients are usually beating down LA private investigator Jamie Bond's door, looking to hire her and her crew of Bond Girls. But lately business has been slow, causing Jamie to take on some unusual clients. Case in point: the aging rock star who is sure his young alien-enthusiast wife is cheating on him. While Jamie has a feeling three decades of rock 'n' roll may have clouded his vision, she takes the case anyway--hey, money is money, right?
Only when her client ends up dead under suspicious circumstances, Jamie is rethinking her career choices. Especially when a second band member hires her, this time to put to rest an argument over the rights to the band's one hit song, "Hot Waitress." The song was mildly popular in the eighties, and after being recently used in a millennial-aimed TV commercial it's started generating big royalties--possibly big enough to kill over? Did the drummer with a temper finally snuff out his bandmate? Or was it the guitarist with a secret? The keyboard player with a decades-long grudge? Or did the younger wife simply decide she'd make out better as a widow than a divorcee? Between more suspects than she can trail, a side case involving frisky senior citizens, and two hot men both vying for her attention and demanding a decision, Jamie has more than she can handle. Can she make it out alive? Or will this be the case that finally breaks her?
The Jamie Bond Mysteries:
Unbreakable Bond (book #1)
Secret Bond (book #2)
Lethal Bond (book #3)
Bond Bombshell (short story)
Dangerous Bond (book #4)
Bond Ambition (short story)
Fatal Bond (book #5)
Deadly Bond (book #6)
Here's what critics are saying about Gemma Halliday's books:
"A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible."
~ Chicago Tribune
"Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!"
~ Publishers' Weekly, starred review
"Smart, funny and snappy... the perfect beach read!"
~ Fresh Fiction
- GenresMystery
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 2020
About the author
Gemma Halliday
95 books1,894 followersGemma had a hard time figuring out what she wanted to be when she grew up. She worked as a film and television actress, a teddy bear importer, a department store administrator, a preschool teacher, a temporary tattoo artist, and a 900 number psychic, before finally selling her first book, Spying in High Heels, in 2005 and deciding to be a writer.
Since then, Gemma has written several mystery novels and been the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Reader's Choice award and three RITA nominations. Her books have hit both the USA Today and the New York Times Bestseller lists.
Gemma now makes her home in the San Francisco Bay area where she is hard at work on her next book.
Since then, Gemma has written several mystery novels and been the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Reader's Choice award and three RITA nominations. Her books have hit both the USA Today and the New York Times Bestseller lists.
Gemma now makes her home in the San Francisco Bay area where she is hard at work on her next book.
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March 16, 2022
Love all of Gemma's books and this was no exception!
September 29, 2022
Enjoyable read
This is one of my favourite series, this book was good, enjoyable story line like normal, but if being honest I normally can't stop reading these till I've finished but this took me a couple days, felt like it was missing its spark, hoping on a book 7 though to see if Jamie finally decided what she wants and who she wants. I didn't see the twist coming near the end which was good.
I have just seen that Genna has written with a different author maybe that's what it was?
This is one of my favourite series, this book was good, enjoyable story line like normal, but if being honest I normally can't stop reading these till I've finished but this took me a couple days, felt like it was missing its spark, hoping on a book 7 though to see if Jamie finally decided what she wants and who she wants. I didn't see the twist coming near the end which was good.
I have just seen that Genna has written with a different author maybe that's what it was?
January 9, 2021
Deadly Bond earns 5/5 Royalty Checks...Engaging and Entertaining!
Everyone has been effected by the pandemic including the Bond Agency’s bottom line; the lockdown has greatly curtailed much of the extra curricular activities which are the bread and butter of the agency’s cases. With their rainy day funds evaporating, Jamie finds it necessary to take on any client...no matter how tedious, complicated, or odd. Enter Drake Deadly, lead member of the 90’s band Deadly Devils who puts the image of aging rocker to shame. He is very suspicious of his wife’s sudden request for a divorce and adamant that she be followed and to report everything...who, when, where. Sure, she is twenty years his junior, but there’s a solid prenup and the substantial alimony doesn’t seem to be an issue. In writing down some key details, Jamie learns the wife attends AAA meetings. Substance abuse? No, Drake’s wife attends a support group called Alien Abductees Anonymous. Well, beggars can’t be choosers, and the demand for results “by tomorrow” is easily overlooked when a retainer is offered with a couple extra zeros. But, things strike a sour note when the next day Drake doesn’t show up for their meeting, and splashed over the news are scenes of a crime scene. Drake is dead.
Brilliant! Gemma Halliday has given cozy mystery fans a delightful twist to the James Bond franchise with this sixth full-length book as engaging as the previous dramas with loads of giggling wit, precarious moments, and satisfying “karmic” justice. The “Deadly” murder is the center of the story with suspects and motives with band members who seek to capitalize on a resurgence of popularity, a wife who may have chosen widow over divorcée, some having anger issues, some have secrets to protect, and someone chose murder. Jamie’s connections with best friends, colleagues, community residents, and law enforcement lend themselves to fascinating and heart-warming relationships to follow along with a romantic triangle that could split readers between Team Aiden and Team Danny. A PI firm doesn’t just work on one case at a time, and here, the Bond Agency finds their case load reprises a former, yet annoyingly entitled, client sending them to a high-end retirement facility to investigate a possible “gigolo.” Shakin’ AND Stirrin’ up the entertainment...don’t miss out! Newbies! It’s always important to raise the issue of whether or not a newbie can easily join well into the series. YES! I am not a newbie to the series, but those that are will find more than enough background and character connections in the first chapter to get caught up and ready to enjoy quite a clever cozy.
Disclosure: I received an ARC from Gemma Halliday Publishing. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.
Everyone has been effected by the pandemic including the Bond Agency’s bottom line; the lockdown has greatly curtailed much of the extra curricular activities which are the bread and butter of the agency’s cases. With their rainy day funds evaporating, Jamie finds it necessary to take on any client...no matter how tedious, complicated, or odd. Enter Drake Deadly, lead member of the 90’s band Deadly Devils who puts the image of aging rocker to shame. He is very suspicious of his wife’s sudden request for a divorce and adamant that she be followed and to report everything...who, when, where. Sure, she is twenty years his junior, but there’s a solid prenup and the substantial alimony doesn’t seem to be an issue. In writing down some key details, Jamie learns the wife attends AAA meetings. Substance abuse? No, Drake’s wife attends a support group called Alien Abductees Anonymous. Well, beggars can’t be choosers, and the demand for results “by tomorrow” is easily overlooked when a retainer is offered with a couple extra zeros. But, things strike a sour note when the next day Drake doesn’t show up for their meeting, and splashed over the news are scenes of a crime scene. Drake is dead.
Brilliant! Gemma Halliday has given cozy mystery fans a delightful twist to the James Bond franchise with this sixth full-length book as engaging as the previous dramas with loads of giggling wit, precarious moments, and satisfying “karmic” justice. The “Deadly” murder is the center of the story with suspects and motives with band members who seek to capitalize on a resurgence of popularity, a wife who may have chosen widow over divorcée, some having anger issues, some have secrets to protect, and someone chose murder. Jamie’s connections with best friends, colleagues, community residents, and law enforcement lend themselves to fascinating and heart-warming relationships to follow along with a romantic triangle that could split readers between Team Aiden and Team Danny. A PI firm doesn’t just work on one case at a time, and here, the Bond Agency finds their case load reprises a former, yet annoyingly entitled, client sending them to a high-end retirement facility to investigate a possible “gigolo.” Shakin’ AND Stirrin’ up the entertainment...don’t miss out! Newbies! It’s always important to raise the issue of whether or not a newbie can easily join well into the series. YES! I am not a newbie to the series, but those that are will find more than enough background and character connections in the first chapter to get caught up and ready to enjoy quite a clever cozy.
Disclosure: I received an ARC from Gemma Halliday Publishing. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.
October 13, 2023
I actually really enjoyed this one. It was interesting to see the case in the centre of this book - though I guessed who was the killer halfway, a few chapters before the reveal.
Also, Kendall from the previous book is a nice addition. She's dramatic and wealthy and a little lacking in the common sense of ordinary less wealthy people. But she's kind of interesting - she has some really interesting minor character development by the end of the previous book.
I think it was fun to see ageing rockstars in the centre of this book (though their choice of marital partners being years younger is icky. Still.)
I am on the Aiden/Jamie train, and like when Danny cooled off, because I sooooo wasn't a fan of that.
It's funny, I wasn't super into book 1 (with plenty of complaints), but now that I've reached the most recent book of the Jamie Bond series... I feel bereft. It was fun reading a Charlie's Angels spying chick lit thriller(?) Anyway, a fun series for a mood that doesn't require too much emotion or thought except for fun !
Also, Kendall from the previous book is a nice addition. She's dramatic and wealthy and a little lacking in the common sense of ordinary less wealthy people. But she's kind of interesting - she has some really interesting minor character development by the end of the previous book.
I think it was fun to see ageing rockstars in the centre of this book (though their choice of marital partners being years younger is icky. Still.)
I am on the Aiden/Jamie train, and like when Danny cooled off, because I sooooo wasn't a fan of that.
It's funny, I wasn't super into book 1 (with plenty of complaints), but now that I've reached the most recent book of the Jamie Bond series... I feel bereft. It was fun reading a Charlie's Angels spying chick lit thriller(?) Anyway, a fun series for a mood that doesn't require too much emotion or thought except for fun !
December 12, 2020
Business is slow, meaning Jamie needs to take any client she can get, even when she's not sure there really is a case. When Drake, a member of decades-old band, Deadly Devils, asks her to follow his wife, she accepts the case, but then he winds up dead. Her next new case is regarding ownership of a popular Deadly Devils song, and who rightfully deserves the royalties. Although Jamie is off Drake's case due to his murder, the song royalties case overlaps, and there are many suspects.
This was another great Jamie Bond story, one that kept me guessing. I am usually pretty good at predicting the killer, but I was off on this one! Jamie still needs to make a decision regarding her love life, with both Aiden and Danny still in the picture. I like her with them both, so I am not sure who I want her to pick!
A fun read!
This was another great Jamie Bond story, one that kept me guessing. I am usually pretty good at predicting the killer, but I was off on this one! Jamie still needs to make a decision regarding her love life, with both Aiden and Danny still in the picture. I like her with them both, so I am not sure who I want her to pick!
A fun read!
February 10, 2026
I can't believe this is the last book, I was not ready for this series to end, especially because the question of Danny or Aiden isn't resolved by the end. So frustrating! The story is great, though, and Jamie faces her most dangerous situation to date, as a gun is pointed right at her face. A band, some royalties, and rights to songs is the center case, and there's lots of intrigue and even two murders. The story picks up post-Covid, and the Bond agency is feeling the financial crunch, which is why the cases they take on in this story are so troublesome, with troublesome clients.
Favorite Line ~ "I held on to my hope that the warm weather would bring out the naughty side in spouses again. If everyone kept wearing their masks and staying faithfully cooped up together, I'd be out of a job."
Favorite Random Thing ~ The case with the Furries, omg, could have been a story all its own
Favorite Line ~ "I held on to my hope that the warm weather would bring out the naughty side in spouses again. If everyone kept wearing their masks and staying faithfully cooped up together, I'd be out of a job."
Favorite Random Thing ~ The case with the Furries, omg, could have been a story all its own
December 7, 2020
Another amazing adventure for everyone's favorite PI Jamie Bond. This cozy mystery has lots of good stuff inside with favorite characters and some crazy cases. Jamie Bond and her girl PIs seek the truth for their clients along with appearances by Jamie's father, her best friend Danny Flynn, and that sexy Aiden Prince. Crime scenes keep popping up surrounding the old band the Deadly Devils, and there is the mystery of who might be cheating on women at the high class retirement home? This is a super fun read. You don't have to have read any other Jamie Bond books to fully enjoy this, but you will sure want to read them after you meet this fun group!
December 29, 2020
Jamie Bond is back in Deadly Bond which pays some homage to rock and roll. The Bond girls are having to take any clients they can get because business is not booming. This latest case proves not to be a simple one of catching the cheating spouse. With too many bodies, too many suspects and far too many motives, will Jamie and her girls figure this one out? I could not put the book down. There is a lot of action in this engaging mystery. Don't miss it.
January 10, 2021
A great cozie mystery
I did not realize how much I missed reading about Jamie Bond and her gang, until I started reading this book!
It was like getting back together with old friends.
There is the usual snark and humor, California lifestyle and will Jamie choose?
Add to that a mystery, she really doesn't want and crazy clients and you've got a winner!
I hope we don't have to wait as long for the next installment.
I did not realize how much I missed reading about Jamie Bond and her gang, until I started reading this book!
It was like getting back together with old friends.
There is the usual snark and humor, California lifestyle and will Jamie choose?
Add to that a mystery, she really doesn't want and crazy clients and you've got a winner!
I hope we don't have to wait as long for the next installment.
January 10, 2021
I enjoyed this book. It’s a fast past cozy mystery. The only thing that really bothered me is that the author decided to set it during the pandemic. The pandemic is mentioned several times however, people go to classes, meetings, restaurants, concerts etc. Nowhere in their behavior you see the results of the lockdown or other matters. I understand that the story wouldn’t have worked whiteout all the venues, but it would have been better if the pandemic were left out completely.
January 5, 2021
LOVE THIS SERIES
This whole series is so fun! The characters are great, persistent, and very entertaining! I enjoyed this one just a bit more than the rest (although I love them all). The extra details and action really made it a binge-read! The Bond Agency gals are talented and always solve their cases. Another great read!
This whole series is so fun! The characters are great, persistent, and very entertaining! I enjoyed this one just a bit more than the rest (although I love them all). The extra details and action really made it a binge-read! The Bond Agency gals are talented and always solve their cases. Another great read!
January 7, 2021
Rock n roll murders
This is such a fun series with more twists and turns in this newest Jamie Bond story where a rock n roll has-been is murdered. There were some shocks as well, with the outcome of those still pending. Highly although and can't wait for the next book.
This is such a fun series with more twists and turns in this newest Jamie Bond story where a rock n roll has-been is murdered. There were some shocks as well, with the outcome of those still pending. Highly although and can't wait for the next book.
January 24, 2021
The Wait Was Worth It
Of all the series the author writes, this is my favorite. From the Bond girls to the reprobate father to the love triangle, this series has it all. The mystery is the icing on the cake.
Of all the series the author writes, this is my favorite. From the Bond girls to the reprobate father to the love triangle, this series has it all. The mystery is the icing on the cake.
March 2, 2021
Sex (off-page) drugs and rock’n’roll
The Bond agency is embroiled with an expanding mystery at the heart of an aging and now dying hair metal band. The usual fun and surprises ensue.
The Bond agency is embroiled with an expanding mystery at the heart of an aging and now dying hair metal band. The usual fun and surprises ensue.
January 1, 2021
Jamie Bond is investigating a rockstar's wife and the boyfriend of an elderly woman. Will they be able to hide the truth or will Jamie solve the cases? A fun read for anyone.
January 3, 2021
What a great series. The characters in this series will keep on your toes. I’m so glad that found this series and hope we get more books.
January 9, 2021
I missed her!
So glad that I preordered this book. Even with brief mentions of the horrid 2020 I loved every second I was able to escape for a few hours
So glad that I preordered this book. Even with brief mentions of the horrid 2020 I loved every second I was able to escape for a few hours
April 13, 2022
Love these books
Great book. Kept me guessing! Can't wait for the next one! I need to know who she picks! Pick Aiden!
Great book. Kept me guessing! Can't wait for the next one! I need to know who she picks! Pick Aiden!
August 9, 2022
Very enjoyable installment of this series.
July 12, 2023
3.5 ⭐️
April 3, 2021
Great book!!! Appreciate the fact they reference what is currently happening in life right now.
Starting to see Jamie make a decision in her personal life but still does not seem to have the final answers yet. Still waiting to see what happens for the other Bond girls.
This book could be read on its own but definitely was better as part of the series.
Starting to see Jamie make a decision in her personal life but still does not seem to have the final answers yet. Still waiting to see what happens for the other Bond girls.
This book could be read on its own but definitely was better as part of the series.
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