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Nicky and Noah Mystery #10
Drama Runway
It’s spring break at Treemeadow College, and theatre professor Nicky Abbondanza is directing a runway show for the Fashion Department. Joining him are his spouse, theatre professor Noah Oliver, their son, Taavi, and their best friend and department head, Martin Anderson. The show, designed by visiting professor Ulla Ultimate, is bound to be the ultimate event of the season. And bound it is with designs featuring black leather and chains. When sexy male models drop faster than their leather chaps, Nicky and Noah will need to use their drama skills to figure out who is taking the term “a cut male model” literally before Nicky and Noah end up steamed in the wardrobe steamer. You will be applauding and shouting Bravo for Joe Cosentino’s fast-paced, side-splittingly funny, edge-of-your-seat entertaining tenth novel in this delightful series. Take your seats. The runway is lighting up with hunky models, volatile designers, bitter exes, newfound lovers, and murder!
- GenresRomance
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2020
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Joe Cosentino
45 books193 followersJOE COSENTINO was voted Favorite MM Mystery, Humorous, and Contemporary Author of the Year by the readers of Divine Magazine for Drama Queen, the first Nicky and Noah mystery novel. He is also the author of the remaining Nicky and Noah mysteries: Drama Muscle, Drama Cruise, Drama Luau, Drama Detective, Drama Fraternity, Drama Castle, Drama Dance, Drama Faerie, Drama Runway, Drama Christmas, Drama Pan, Drama TV, Drama Oz, Drama Prince, Drama Merry, Drama Daddy, Drama King; the Player Piano Mysteries: The Player and The Player’s Encore; the Jana Lane Mysteries: Paper Doll, Porcelain Doll, Satin Doll, China Doll, Rag Doll; the Cozzi Cove series: Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back, Moving Forward, Stepping Out, New Beginnings, Happy Endings; the In My Heart Anthology: An Infatuation & A Shooting Star; the Tales from Fairyland Anthology: The Naked Prince and Other Tales from Fairyland and Holiday Tales from Fairyland; the Bobby and Paolo Holiday Stories Anthology: A Home for the Holidays, The Perfect Gift, The First Noel; and the Found At Last Anthology: Finding Giorgio and Finding Armando. His books have won numerous Book of the Month awards and Rainbow Award Honorable Mentions. As an actor, Joe appeared in principal roles in film, television, and theatre, opposite stars such as Bruce Willis, Rosie O’Donnell, Nathan Lane, Jason Robards, and Holland Taylor. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree from Goddard College, Master’s degree from SUNY New Paltz, and is currently a happily married emeritus college theatre professor residing in New York State.
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August 3, 2020
According to supermodel and "Project Runway" host Heidi Klum, in the fashion world one day you're in, and the next you're out. It should come as no surprise, then, that when Nicky and Noah gear up to present a runway show, one day you're alive and the next you're most likely not.
In the tenth entry of author Joe Cosentino's delightfully audacious mystery series "Drama Runway," the happily married — and equally horny — theater professors Nicky Abbondanza and Noah Oliver have assembled a group of aspiring models, stage-struck students, and fashion design majors to launch the latest collection from decadent designer Ulla Ultimate at Treemeadow College in Vermont.
Those making their star turns on the runway include the gluttonous Cosmo Ferrentino, who never met a donut he didn't like; the smug Shane Buff, who never met a hole he didn't like; Julio Bonero, starving for affection and a career in television; and Cory, Ulla's narcissistic son, who outshines the other models with his overinflated ago, despite the enamored efforts of Ulla's assistant, Miles Jeffrey, to keep Cory in check.
Working behind the scenes are designers-to-be Johnny Riley and Lila Hekekia and theatre major Hoss Packer. The accident-prone Johnny has more injuries than a closeted right-wing politician has skeletons, which isn't a deterrent for the affections of sculpted stage manager, Hoss. Meantime, the ambitious Lila has shared much more than just fabric patterns with her professor, Tyler Greenway, which she tries to use to her advantage.
As the number of victims rises, so does the list of suspects. Not surprisingly, Nicky locks horns with Detective Manuello, while Theatre Department Head Martin Anderson and his husband, Ruben Markinson, revel in the ensuing drama from the sidelines. Throughout it all, Taavi, Nicky and Noah's teenage son, lets his fingers do the talking, texting every minute of his day away with his girlfriend, Tia.
Fans of this series are treated to yet another exciting, soapy, romantic escapade, with colorful characters, witty interplay and arousing mystery. After ten tantalizing adventures we may know what to expect, yet continue to be surprised and amazed. If this is your introduction to the chronicles of Nicky and Noah, while I strongly encourage you to explore the entire series, "Drama Runway" is arguably the best of the bunch.
In the tenth entry of author Joe Cosentino's delightfully audacious mystery series "Drama Runway," the happily married — and equally horny — theater professors Nicky Abbondanza and Noah Oliver have assembled a group of aspiring models, stage-struck students, and fashion design majors to launch the latest collection from decadent designer Ulla Ultimate at Treemeadow College in Vermont.
Those making their star turns on the runway include the gluttonous Cosmo Ferrentino, who never met a donut he didn't like; the smug Shane Buff, who never met a hole he didn't like; Julio Bonero, starving for affection and a career in television; and Cory, Ulla's narcissistic son, who outshines the other models with his overinflated ago, despite the enamored efforts of Ulla's assistant, Miles Jeffrey, to keep Cory in check.
Working behind the scenes are designers-to-be Johnny Riley and Lila Hekekia and theatre major Hoss Packer. The accident-prone Johnny has more injuries than a closeted right-wing politician has skeletons, which isn't a deterrent for the affections of sculpted stage manager, Hoss. Meantime, the ambitious Lila has shared much more than just fabric patterns with her professor, Tyler Greenway, which she tries to use to her advantage.
As the number of victims rises, so does the list of suspects. Not surprisingly, Nicky locks horns with Detective Manuello, while Theatre Department Head Martin Anderson and his husband, Ruben Markinson, revel in the ensuing drama from the sidelines. Throughout it all, Taavi, Nicky and Noah's teenage son, lets his fingers do the talking, texting every minute of his day away with his girlfriend, Tia.
Fans of this series are treated to yet another exciting, soapy, romantic escapade, with colorful characters, witty interplay and arousing mystery. After ten tantalizing adventures we may know what to expect, yet continue to be surprised and amazed. If this is your introduction to the chronicles of Nicky and Noah, while I strongly encourage you to explore the entire series, "Drama Runway" is arguably the best of the bunch.
July 23, 2020
Another one of the authors super sleuthing mysteries and mayhem with this one. This can be read as a standalone but more enjoyed as read in order with the characters fitting in.
Professors Nicky 42 yrs and Noah and their son, Taavi are helping with a fashion showing. And we all know things don't always go to plan when they produce and event, plays or fashion shows. Bad things happen right.. yip 😉.
Written again by the author to include a fast paced story with lots of humor from the side lines. Who knew the runway could be so dangerous. 5 models to start as well as the side crew, who comes out alive to survive a killer is anyone's guess.
A sighting of a ghost may not be a good omen. Multiple characters to keep you guessing, I had a bad feeling for one character, S and probably a few others mayhap causing trouble for Noah. I didn't like Lila but I'm not giving anything away as the story continues. Damm the ending is a dramatic and a goodie, I missed the suspected murderer in the twist and seals it with a 5 star.
Professors Nicky 42 yrs and Noah and their son, Taavi are helping with a fashion showing. And we all know things don't always go to plan when they produce and event, plays or fashion shows. Bad things happen right.. yip 😉.
Written again by the author to include a fast paced story with lots of humor from the side lines. Who knew the runway could be so dangerous. 5 models to start as well as the side crew, who comes out alive to survive a killer is anyone's guess.
A sighting of a ghost may not be a good omen. Multiple characters to keep you guessing, I had a bad feeling for one character, S and probably a few others mayhap causing trouble for Noah. I didn't like Lila but I'm not giving anything away as the story continues. Damm the ending is a dramatic and a goodie, I missed the suspected murderer in the twist and seals it with a 5 star.
July 19, 2020
This is the 10th Nicky and Noah Mystery. You can read them as standalone, but you get to know the characters better if read in order. No matter the order you read them, they are fast-paced and hilarious, suspenseful cozy mysteries.
Nicky and Noah are husbands and work at a local college in the Drama and Theater departments. This spring they are putting on a male fashion show for a famous visiting Fashion director. Nicky and his husband always have their hands full with the show especially when bodies start to drop, and Nicky pulls out his amateur sleuthing skills to solve the mysteries with the help of his husband, son, and buddies. There are always lots of laughs to be had, and I have to admit I haven’t solved one of these mysteries on my own yet since the twists are astounding. I sure did not see this one coming! Where all of these books are good I think this one may have been the best yet!
Nicky and Noah are husbands and work at a local college in the Drama and Theater departments. This spring they are putting on a male fashion show for a famous visiting Fashion director. Nicky and his husband always have their hands full with the show especially when bodies start to drop, and Nicky pulls out his amateur sleuthing skills to solve the mysteries with the help of his husband, son, and buddies. There are always lots of laughs to be had, and I have to admit I haven’t solved one of these mysteries on my own yet since the twists are astounding. I sure did not see this one coming! Where all of these books are good I think this one may have been the best yet!
August 11, 2020
Nicky and Noah are at it again in this madcap comedy mystery. As with all of the books in this series, there is a really good mystery full of surprises, filled with laugh-out-loud humor and endearing characters. This one takes place in a fashion show full of egos and intrigue. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading the entire series and following the personal lives of the main characters. Another winner!
August 27, 2020
Mr. Cosentino is a master at plotting and creating interesting characters. I must say I find the development of the main players wonderful throughout it's 1st book, thru the 10th! I was floored by the mystery and the final "reveal" of whodunnit and highly recommend you read ALL the books!
The only thing that bothers me, and this is REALLY nit-picking, and it is TOTALLY just my opinion about this, but I WISH that Nicky and Jose Manuello, the detective had a better working relationship. In the last two books it feels like the detective is just the brunt of a lot of jokes, and I know there is a shared affection underneath it all, but it seemed a tad hurtful to me. Something to ponder.
Please don't take it as if I didn't enjoy the books! Mr. C is a wonderful author and I look forward to his next Novel.
The only thing that bothers me, and this is REALLY nit-picking, and it is TOTALLY just my opinion about this, but I WISH that Nicky and Jose Manuello, the detective had a better working relationship. In the last two books it feels like the detective is just the brunt of a lot of jokes, and I know there is a shared affection underneath it all, but it seemed a tad hurtful to me. Something to ponder.
Please don't take it as if I didn't enjoy the books! Mr. C is a wonderful author and I look forward to his next Novel.
April 14, 2024
Enjoyable story that is well written with likeable characters and good world building. The narration is very good as well.
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