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Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman #24
The Hitwoman Plays Games
Life’s not all fun and games…
Hitwoman Maggie Lee has faced off against some bad people in the past, but nothing she has ever faced before has prepared her for her new assignment. Nothing.
What could be worse than working at a kid’s game center?
Flashing lights, beeping machines, screaming kids on a sugar high, and the world’s biggest claw machine may be the combination that finally pushes Maggie over the edge, as she tries to hold down a legit job as a cover for her first PI case.
Not that her downtime offers any respite. While she’s “off” she has to deal with family drama, dangerous dancers, a weird job assignment from the mob boss, and a VERY high stakes poker game.
Thankfully she’s got her animals to confide in, a bodyguard who’s looking out for her and a certain police detective on her side.
Maggie’s got to deal with the hand she’s been dealt…but there’s no guarantee she’ll come out the winner.
Hitwoman Maggie Lee has faced off against some bad people in the past, but nothing she has ever faced before has prepared her for her new assignment. Nothing.
What could be worse than working at a kid’s game center?
Flashing lights, beeping machines, screaming kids on a sugar high, and the world’s biggest claw machine may be the combination that finally pushes Maggie over the edge, as she tries to hold down a legit job as a cover for her first PI case.
Not that her downtime offers any respite. While she’s “off” she has to deal with family drama, dangerous dancers, a weird job assignment from the mob boss, and a VERY high stakes poker game.
Thankfully she’s got her animals to confide in, a bodyguard who’s looking out for her and a certain police detective on her side.
Maggie’s got to deal with the hand she’s been dealt…but there’s no guarantee she’ll come out the winner.
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
198 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2020
About the author
J.B. Lynn
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Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman
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Cursed Chick Club
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October 8, 2020
Okay I’m just going to say it... Hitwoman Plays Games is my absolute favourite story in this series!!!
Want to know why???
Okay so I’ve loved this series from the very beginning, it’s had me in stitches laughing more often than not, it’s had me cringing, embarrassed, angry, sad... basically all the feels and hey this time was not different in that respect it had all the emotional pulls as usual but this time it had Maggie being more ‘Maggie’ but in a grown up way, instead of always taking care of everyone else and minding everyone else’s feelings Maggie actually let her own feelings show throughout this mystery it was interesting and fantastic at the same time... interesting because well Maggie has always been a bit of a doormat where others are concerned and she always just bottles her own feelings up it’s about time she let her feelings show on her face because being hurt by those who are supposed to love you sucks and they should know your hurt by their actions.
And fantastic because it feels like Maggie has turned a bit of a corner personally and that had me cheering her on more so than normal and I always cheer Maggie on.
As for her menagerie of talking pets they always make me smile...
and the mystery was a jumbled mess that Maggie figured out eventually as well as helping Patrick out to lol I do love how Maggie manages to juggle so much at once.
Want to know why???
Okay so I’ve loved this series from the very beginning, it’s had me in stitches laughing more often than not, it’s had me cringing, embarrassed, angry, sad... basically all the feels and hey this time was not different in that respect it had all the emotional pulls as usual but this time it had Maggie being more ‘Maggie’ but in a grown up way, instead of always taking care of everyone else and minding everyone else’s feelings Maggie actually let her own feelings show throughout this mystery it was interesting and fantastic at the same time... interesting because well Maggie has always been a bit of a doormat where others are concerned and she always just bottles her own feelings up it’s about time she let her feelings show on her face because being hurt by those who are supposed to love you sucks and they should know your hurt by their actions.
And fantastic because it feels like Maggie has turned a bit of a corner personally and that had me cheering her on more so than normal and I always cheer Maggie on.
As for her menagerie of talking pets they always make me smile...
and the mystery was a jumbled mess that Maggie figured out eventually as well as helping Patrick out to lol I do love how Maggie manages to juggle so much at once.
August 29, 2020
Poor Maggie! She’s up to her eyeballs with responsibility as usual. This series keeps getting better and better with each book. Love Maggie’s crazy family and all her animals. So many laughs (every scene God is in), a shocker or two, and lots of mystery kept me up all night!
August 11, 2024
Maggie is starting her new job with Lawrence and is thrown into an investigation that tears into the family and Delveccio has her tasked with retrieving an item for him. The men in her life are pulling her in different directions. She has to work with Patrick in a fake job, Angel drops a bombshell, & Gino is making no bones about his attraction to her. Teaming up with her pet menagerie she navigates the dangers of her new job and tries to hold the family together. Revelations about the past and a new addition to the family round out this emotional story.
September 4, 2020
Wish I could talk to my dog like Maggie does with all the animals. A clever idea by the author to add a bit of magic to the mix. In this episode of this funny and endearing series Maggie is asked to save Angel. Of course, she would do anything to help anyone but to save Angel after he tells her he is seeing someone special, takes a special person. That’s our Maggie. She must play poker against a cop and if she loses, Angel could be arrested for a car accident. Well, while this plot is going on, there is another one where she is working in a Kid’s Game Place. She is supposed to seduce the father of one of the kids so she had to go to The Corset Shop and be outfitted by Loretta, her aunt. It is a fun read but I wasn’t ready for it to end. Never am. I love the series so I know there will be a Book 25 in the near future. Start with Book #1 and work your way into Maggie’s life.
September 1, 2020
Maggie and menagerie are back! This time she's caught up helping Griswald (yes the US Marshal!), Delveccios (to save Angel!), helping Loretta (risque dancers at THE CORSET causing accidents), working for Patrick (and helping him solve a drug case), as well as care for Katie and all the animals. It's a wonder she can keep it all straight. Better still, she manages to keep secrets and help everyone else without killing anyone!
But you want to know the problem with this book? It's over way too quickly! I laugh when I read Maggie's story and wish it would not end so soon. It is always a wonderful escape and a treat to read one of JB's books! Fantastic fun!
But you want to know the problem with this book? It's over way too quickly! I laugh when I read Maggie's story and wish it would not end so soon. It is always a wonderful escape and a treat to read one of JB's books! Fantastic fun!
September 4, 2020
Maggie once again finds herself in a predicament. The woman never catches a break. It seems she's always juggling several balls at once. From taking care of Katie her niece, her multitude of animals and her family there's not a lot of left over time for anything else. This book like the others in the series have many laugh out loud moments and hold your breath moments. It's exciting and dangerous at every turn. Maggie has several men her in life but seems at some point every one let's her down. It all comes out ok in the end but the journey is a good hang on kind of time. If you want to thoroughly entertained this series is just the one.
August 26, 2020
Another winner! I loved reading this story of Maggie's misadventures in criminal activity. She does it all in this novel, from working undercover to rescue a child from a bad father, to casing the DA's house, and playing poker. This one has it all - a good story, a bit of humor, and a bit of angst as Maggie has to interact with men she's had prior relationships with.
If you enjoy humorous mysteries, you will love this book. Put this one at the top of your TBR list. The author is on my must read authors' list.
If you enjoy humorous mysteries, you will love this book. Put this one at the top of your TBR list. The author is on my must read authors' list.
September 9, 2020
Did not put it down. This was a great installment in the series. There was some closure but still a couple things left hanging for Maggie to deal with in the future (hopefully near future). Hints towards things happening for her Aunts. It is hard to not give spoilers so basically it is fun story that will definitely interest anyone. Best if the previous books have been read first as it does continue from the previous books.
It made me laugh and tugged at the heart strings at times.
Happy to see the way things went for some of her family and where they seem to be going for others!
It made me laugh and tugged at the heart strings at times.
Happy to see the way things went for some of her family and where they seem to be going for others!
September 15, 2020
The Games She Plays...To Win!
Maggie Lee is back, and this time she's working undercover in an arcade, to get a little girl from her father, who happens to be wanted by the law, and give her to her mother. But her murder mentor, Patrick Milligan is also undercover in the arcade on a drug case. Add to that Templeton wants Maggie to help him win a poker game, where the stakes are high! Can she rescue the little girl from her father? Will she blow Patrick's cover? Can she win the poker game? Read it, and find out. You'll be glad you did!
Maggie Lee is back, and this time she's working undercover in an arcade, to get a little girl from her father, who happens to be wanted by the law, and give her to her mother. But her murder mentor, Patrick Milligan is also undercover in the arcade on a drug case. Add to that Templeton wants Maggie to help him win a poker game, where the stakes are high! Can she rescue the little girl from her father? Will she blow Patrick's cover? Can she win the poker game? Read it, and find out. You'll be glad you did!
November 17, 2020
Cant wait for the next one!
I stumbled onto this series not long ago and I absolutely love it! The animals, the family, the forces pulling Maggie in a million directions; each book gets better than the last. I’d love for Maggie to have a little peace and quiet simply for the sake of her sanity, but I love her shenanigans even more. Keep up the great work!
I stumbled onto this series not long ago and I absolutely love it! The animals, the family, the forces pulling Maggie in a million directions; each book gets better than the last. I’d love for Maggie to have a little peace and quiet simply for the sake of her sanity, but I love her shenanigans even more. Keep up the great work!
August 31, 2020
Maggie is off to explore new adventures on her first case. She has to juggle work danger, talking animals, and family drama. As scary as that sounds facing past relationships may be even scarier. Another fun ride!
September 1, 2020
Great series
The best series ever. I love the characters both human and animal. The stories are mysterious and yet enjoyable. Humor and romance come into play as often as possible
The best series ever. I love the characters both human and animal. The stories are mysterious and yet enjoyable. Humor and romance come into play as often as possible
September 5, 2020
When’s the next one out.
The trouble when you find a series you enjoy, is once you catch up, you are then waiting for the next instalment. Can’t wait for the next book, get writing Jen.
The trouble when you find a series you enjoy, is once you catch up, you are then waiting for the next instalment. Can’t wait for the next book, get writing Jen.
September 13, 2020
Great 24th book
This book in this series was a really really good one. Maggie's life still has so much going on. I love all of the colorful characters. I read this non-stop today. Totally looking forward to find out what happens next. And Gino...
This book in this series was a really really good one. Maggie's life still has so much going on. I love all of the colorful characters. I read this non-stop today. Totally looking forward to find out what happens next. And Gino...
September 13, 2020
Blew my mind
It was busy. Constantly moving, emotional. Sadness for maggie. Will she every have someone to love her an her crazy life? She has so much love to share an her it keeps slipping thru her fingers. Great book. Just a rough one to get through.
It was busy. Constantly moving, emotional. Sadness for maggie. Will she every have someone to love her an her crazy life? She has so much love to share an her it keeps slipping thru her fingers. Great book. Just a rough one to get through.
September 30, 2020
Never fails to keep me wanting more!!!
I love these books but they're over too soon!!!! I'm always left wanting more and eager for the next installment! Please keep them coming! They make my day and I laugh all the time.
I love these books but they're over too soon!!!! I'm always left wanting more and eager for the next installment! Please keep them coming! They make my day and I laugh all the time.
October 4, 2020
Hitwoman smash
Started with 1 and couldn't stop. Read every single day until I got done with the series and can't wait for the next one. Maggie is the heroine of heroines. Through the entire series she has stood the test of times.
Started with 1 and couldn't stop. Read every single day until I got done with the series and can't wait for the next one. Maggie is the heroine of heroines. Through the entire series she has stood the test of times.
November 11, 2022
Love this series!!
I am hooked! This series delivers on every level. It has intrigue, romance, humor, adventure, and did I mention humor! Unexpected story lines delivered with a paranormal twist. Delightful zany characters keep Maggie on her toes. This series is addictive.
I am hooked! This series delivers on every level. It has intrigue, romance, humor, adventure, and did I mention humor! Unexpected story lines delivered with a paranormal twist. Delightful zany characters keep Maggie on her toes. This series is addictive.
September 3, 2020
MURPHY OF MURPHY'S LAW COMES FOR A VISIT
Have ever felt like everything is stacked up against you and your only hope resides in a group of very quirky characters.
Have ever felt like everything is stacked up against you and your only hope resides in a group of very quirky characters.
September 4, 2020
Loved it
Like a lot of people I usually have books waiting to be read. No matter how many I may have Hitwoman always goes to the top. One of my favorite series.
Like a lot of people I usually have books waiting to be read. No matter how many I may have Hitwoman always goes to the top. One of my favorite series.
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September 23, 2020Maggie
I've enjoyed every book in this series. From her wacky family to her growing menagerie of animals, there's never a dull moment.
I've enjoyed every book in this series. From her wacky family to her growing menagerie of animals, there's never a dull moment.
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September 28, 2020Great read!
As always a great read! You never know what trouble Maggie and her misfits are going to get into this time is no different! Great read
As always a great read! You never know what trouble Maggie and her misfits are going to get into this time is no different! Great read
October 12, 2020
Excellent
Another brilliant read! Thank you. A book I could escape reality in and spend time in Maggie's world. Just what I needed.
Another brilliant read! Thank you. A book I could escape reality in and spend time in Maggie's world. Just what I needed.
October 20, 2020
Great fun read!!
January 19, 2021
Love love this series
A great read .perfect for a change of pace and to let you forget the troubles of the world for a short while !
A great read .perfect for a change of pace and to let you forget the troubles of the world for a short while !
February 24, 2021
Great Read
I totally enjoyed reading this book. I've liked how the characters have evolved and can't wait to read the next book in this series.
I totally enjoyed reading this book. I've liked how the characters have evolved and can't wait to read the next book in this series.
January 4, 2022
I really loved the new directions and how Maggie had some peace among the chaos. Great addition to an already wonderful series.
August 7, 2022
Confidence
Maggie is starting to exhibit more confidence. Damn if that's not attractive. Hope she keeps it up. Game house and a game of cards make for an entertaining book.
Maggie is starting to exhibit more confidence. Damn if that's not attractive. Hope she keeps it up. Game house and a game of cards make for an entertaining book.
November 4, 2023
Three in One
This book has 3 mysteries and Maggie solves them ALL! I love all the animals especially God and Piss. They form a great team.
This book has 3 mysteries and Maggie solves them ALL! I love all the animals especially God and Piss. They form a great team.
February 12, 2026
Maggie has it
This book was better than the last. Back to our go get them girl! Alisia is a nice addition. Maggie figuring out how the drug were moving. She is getting smarter!
This book was better than the last. Back to our go get them girl! Alisia is a nice addition. Maggie figuring out how the drug were moving. She is getting smarter!
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