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Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman #26
The Hitwoman and the Teddy Bear
Maggie Lee has done some really questionable things, but she’s never stooped so low as to steal a child’s toy. There’s a first time for everything.
Maggie’s life is always complicated, but her tenuous balancing act becomes even more dangerous when she’s given the job of stealing a teddy bear from the grandson of the mobster Delveccio.
As she struggles to keep the different facets of her life separate, her family faces multiple threats to their safety, and there’s a very real chance she won’t be able to protect everyone she loves.
Her best chance at success depends on the help of her pets…and you can bet they all have something to say about that.
Maggie’s life is always complicated, but her tenuous balancing act becomes even more dangerous when she’s given the job of stealing a teddy bear from the grandson of the mobster Delveccio.
As she struggles to keep the different facets of her life separate, her family faces multiple threats to their safety, and there’s a very real chance she won’t be able to protect everyone she loves.
Her best chance at success depends on the help of her pets…and you can bet they all have something to say about that.
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
193 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2021
About the author
J.B. Lynn
82 books413 followersAuthor of the series:
Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman
Psychic Consignment Mysteries
Cursed Chick Club
Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman
Psychic Consignment Mysteries
Cursed Chick Club
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April 25, 2021
Maggie is up to her eyeballs as usual. In this action packed installment Maggie races to help Griswald. So much is going on and her animal gang are with her all the way. LOVED this! Warning - be prepared to be up all night once you start this!
August 11, 2024
Maggie's allegiances are tested by receiving a job from Whitehat to steal from the Delveccios. Zeke is supporting her while Patrick & Gino are vying for her affection. The animal menagerie comes to the rescue in this exciting adventure that has Maggie working to save Griswald while holding the family together. Nothing is what it seems as the attempts on the Lee family increase and a surprising decision by Maggie ups the ante of her assassin job.
February 11, 2023
The mystery in this one was very good. I overlooked the clues and was left with my mouth hanging open at the end. High five to JB Lynn for the surprise. This was one of the best of the bunch.
April 23, 2021
Loved this book! This story has Maggie (our favorite hitwoman), being tasked to steal a bear...from a child. Maggie has done lots of questionable things, but this might just push her too far. As she struggles to find a solution, somehow, feeling like the least competent person in her family, she is also the one that everyone turns to for help. She is overwhelmed, but loves each member of her kooky family, both human and animal, and will do anything to help them....she just didn't understand just how far she'd have to go.
I love the characters in this series and how Maggie has grown and changed over the series. I especially love her relationship with the animals and how her eclectic menagerie is always there to help her. This is a fun book, with some laugh out loud moments, along with some poignant moments.
If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. This is a stand alone novel, however, its so good that you really owe to yourself to read them all. The author is on my must read authors' list.
I love the characters in this series and how Maggie has grown and changed over the series. I especially love her relationship with the animals and how her eclectic menagerie is always there to help her. This is a fun book, with some laugh out loud moments, along with some poignant moments.
If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. This is a stand alone novel, however, its so good that you really owe to yourself to read them all. The author is on my must read authors' list.
May 4, 2021
Best in the series!!
I have enjoyed every book in this series, each one better than the excellent one preceding it. But honestly, author JB Lynn is going to have to work miracles to write anything better than this one!
Maggie has more than ever on her to do list. This time she has to save an US Marshall, a man she seems to be falling for, a little boy, a mobster, her family and basically the world, as well as her beloved menagerie. The pages couldn't be turned fast enough as I raced through the book.
Every vivid scene and action was so well articulated that at times I think I was watching everything happen as I read. If you have read this series you are going to love this crazy episode.
If you happened across this review and never read a Hitwoman book, you are in for 26 funny yet serious books introducing you to a whole new world! Incredible, hilarious, and unlike any other book.
I have enjoyed every book in this series, each one better than the excellent one preceding it. But honestly, author JB Lynn is going to have to work miracles to write anything better than this one!
Maggie has more than ever on her to do list. This time she has to save an US Marshall, a man she seems to be falling for, a little boy, a mobster, her family and basically the world, as well as her beloved menagerie. The pages couldn't be turned fast enough as I raced through the book.
Every vivid scene and action was so well articulated that at times I think I was watching everything happen as I read. If you have read this series you are going to love this crazy episode.
If you happened across this review and never read a Hitwoman book, you are in for 26 funny yet serious books introducing you to a whole new world! Incredible, hilarious, and unlike any other book.
May 13, 2021
I love this series. JB Lynn, aka Jen, has a sense of humor that is so quirky, it has to be real. She gives life to the talking animals that Maggie, her grandfather and half brother all can talk to. It is a hoot. A chuckle a chapter. This wild menagerie led by God, short for Godzilla, the lizard, get Maggie out of many life-threatening scrapes. In this book, she is tasked with stealing a teddy bear that has a chip inside that can activate a nuclear event. Of course, it is in the possession of her mob boss, who doesn't know what is in it. Everything moves fast and the animals make it all a crazy exercise in synchronized behavior. You'll love it!
May 2, 2021
One of the funniest murder mystery out there
I've read every book in this series and have loved everyone. Maggie and her menagerie of animals makes for great reading. I'm happy Maggie no longer loves Patrick, but trusts him to save her. I think her newest love interest is a fabulous plot twist. Zeke's declaration of love was surprising and it's too bad that the time is not right for a romance between the two. One other question, who is Ms. Whitehat to Maggie? I foresee any interesting twist coming our way.
I've read every book in this series and have loved everyone. Maggie and her menagerie of animals makes for great reading. I'm happy Maggie no longer loves Patrick, but trusts him to save her. I think her newest love interest is a fabulous plot twist. Zeke's declaration of love was surprising and it's too bad that the time is not right for a romance between the two. One other question, who is Ms. Whitehat to Maggie? I foresee any interesting twist coming our way.
May 2, 2021
Getting better with each volume!
J.B.s stories are just getting better and better with each new book added to the story lines! I started with the Hit Woman series and was instantly smitten with it. Then came the Cursed Chicks books and I fallen in love with them too! What's a woman to do but sit and wait anxiously for the next edition to appear. You won't be disappointed that's for sure!
J.B.s stories are just getting better and better with each new book added to the story lines! I started with the Hit Woman series and was instantly smitten with it. Then came the Cursed Chicks books and I fallen in love with them too! What's a woman to do but sit and wait anxiously for the next edition to appear. You won't be disappointed that's for sure!
February 15, 2025
Love these books!
I usually don't do reviews because I don't have much to say, but I am making an exception now. I love the characters & the story lines. I love that Maggie has so many animal friends that she can talk to & that she has such a big heart. There is a little bit of murder and mayhem & a lot of funny situations with a little romance thrown in. I would recommend these books and this author to anyone.
I usually don't do reviews because I don't have much to say, but I am making an exception now. I love the characters & the story lines. I love that Maggie has so many animal friends that she can talk to & that she has such a big heart. There is a little bit of murder and mayhem & a lot of funny situations with a little romance thrown in. I would recommend these books and this author to anyone.
May 1, 2021
Grand slam again! Maggie is the go to person in her family. She has to do whatever it takes to help everybody in her life. Not the role she chose to play in her life but the one that chose her. It’s another great story in a great series. Great writing you feel like you have been dropped right into the story and Maggie’s life. You will enjoy it!
May 5, 2021
Love, Love, Love this series
I have read every book in this series and look forward to the next. I don't know that you would call this paranormal, but the 'talent' to speak to animals and the situations that they get involved in are 'nail-biting'.... Can't wait for the next adventure.
I have read every book in this series and look forward to the next. I don't know that you would call this paranormal, but the 'talent' to speak to animals and the situations that they get involved in are 'nail-biting'.... Can't wait for the next adventure.
May 7, 2021
Maggie is always juggling a several balls at once and this book is more of the same. With so much going on she needs a little help from all her pets and there more than willing to help. There's something about these stories that makes you want to read it all in one go. You can easily sit back and relax and enjoy and be entertained. Then there's that Gino.
May 22, 2021
Just wow
This book was excellent. I was laughing, crying, and by the last few chapters I thought I was drinking 10 cups of espresso. The little bits and pieces thrown here and there of the loose wire, cccooo, and the stealing the bear had me so riveted trying to understand what was going on. Then the total conclusion omg this one will be hard to top.
This book was excellent. I was laughing, crying, and by the last few chapters I thought I was drinking 10 cups of espresso. The little bits and pieces thrown here and there of the loose wire, cccooo, and the stealing the bear had me so riveted trying to understand what was going on. Then the total conclusion omg this one will be hard to top.
September 15, 2021
Excellent Read
I love this series! I enjoy all the situations that Maggie gets herself into due to her crazy family and all the animals participation to help get her out of the situations. I like the development of Maggie and Gino's involvement. I look forward to the next installment of Maggie's adventures!
I love this series! I enjoy all the situations that Maggie gets herself into due to her crazy family and all the animals participation to help get her out of the situations. I like the development of Maggie and Gino's involvement. I look forward to the next installment of Maggie's adventures!
December 8, 2022
staying alive
This series is hilarious and interesting. Maggie is trying to save everyone however she always leaves herself last. This time she is trying to not let the people in her life know about each other. I hope her and Gino end up together because he is a good one for her to be involved with.
This series is hilarious and interesting. Maggie is trying to save everyone however she always leaves herself last. This time she is trying to not let the people in her life know about each other. I hope her and Gino end up together because he is a good one for her to be involved with.
May 1, 2021
Best series ever
With so many books in this series I can’t believe how each book just gets better and better. The characters, the plot, the pacing , the writing, all are outstanding. I devour these books in one sitting. The hardest thing is waiting for the next instalment.
With so many books in this series I can’t believe how each book just gets better and better. The characters, the plot, the pacing , the writing, all are outstanding. I devour these books in one sitting. The hardest thing is waiting for the next instalment.
May 3, 2021
Fun read
Each book just keeps getting better. This one was full of twists and turns. Can not wait to see what Maggie and her menagerie of friends and animals get in to next . This is a must read series
Each book just keeps getting better. This one was full of twists and turns. Can not wait to see what Maggie and her menagerie of friends and animals get in to next . This is a must read series
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May 6, 2021Great Pacing and lots of action!
This was a great book, like the previous. It seemed like the right length! There was tons of action and finally some much needed romance!! The animals got to be heroes, as did Maggie!
This was a great book, like the previous. It seemed like the right length! There was tons of action and finally some much needed romance!! The animals got to be heroes, as did Maggie!
May 8, 2021
So Good!!!!
How does this series keep getting better and better? The creative genius of JB Lynn! This book is impossible to put down. So much action---it will leave you exhausted --in a good way. You can feel the characters ' emotions & see the action.
How does this series keep getting better and better? The creative genius of JB Lynn! This book is impossible to put down. So much action---it will leave you exhausted --in a good way. You can feel the characters ' emotions & see the action.
May 13, 2021
Hinojosa and Mags!
Oh I love these books, I just can't put them down! Gino and Mags are so cute together! He doesn't judge her on the animals and they do their work in secret, please keep them together!
Oh I love these books, I just can't put them down! Gino and Mags are so cute together! He doesn't judge her on the animals and they do their work in secret, please keep them together!
May 26, 2021
Hit Woman and the Teddy Bear
I love every one of the Hit Woman series, this one is probably one of the best books, but I guess each one gets better as the characters develop. I cannot wait for the next one. If you have not read this series you are missing out on a great read.
I love every one of the Hit Woman series, this one is probably one of the best books, but I guess each one gets better as the characters develop. I cannot wait for the next one. If you have not read this series you are missing out on a great read.
May 28, 2021
Bedt series EvEr...!
I'm obsessed....!
This series has ruined me for any other book. It has everything....!
I'll be waiting impatiently for the next book. But for now I'm going back to no. 1
I'm obsessed....!
This series has ruined me for any other book. It has everything....!
I'll be waiting impatiently for the next book. But for now I'm going back to no. 1
April 6, 2022
I love this series but I liked it a bit more when the books were more stand alone. I had forgotten some of the details of the overarching plot thread. It is still a great quick read if you are short on time but in need of some entertainment.
April 30, 2021
Love Maggie! This is a fun series with lots of quirky, complex and interesting characters. Love the story! A must read!!
May 1, 2021
Edge of your seat
Maggie and her posse kept me on the edge of my seat, couldn't put the book down! Can't wait for the next one.
Maggie and her posse kept me on the edge of my seat, couldn't put the book down! Can't wait for the next one.
May 2, 2021
Page turner
Couldn't put it down. I am a big fan of Maggie and her crew. These books always are at the top of my reading list.
Couldn't put it down. I am a big fan of Maggie and her crew. These books always are at the top of my reading list.
May 3, 2021
Fantastic
I love this series it’s the best! Every time a new ones comes out it’s like a friend returning!! Thank you
I love this series it’s the best! Every time a new ones comes out it’s like a friend returning!! Thank you
May 3, 2021
No Fair
Talk about a cliffhanger! Book was action packed with mystery,romance and humor. With all the gang on hand to help.
Talk about a cliffhanger! Book was action packed with mystery,romance and humor. With all the gang on hand to help.
May 5, 2021
Absolutely love this book
Actually I love them all!! This one is especially good with the different story lines and of course all the talking pets.
Keep writing them!!!!!!!
Actually I love them all!! This one is especially good with the different story lines and of course all the talking pets.
Keep writing them!!!!!!!
May 5, 2021
Good as the rest
I love this series! Even tho I think sometimes it is a little far fetched, I still get pulled in til the end!
I love this series! Even tho I think sometimes it is a little far fetched, I still get pulled in til the end!
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