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Laura Black Mysteries #9
Scottsdale Silence
Scottsdale’s favorite investigator, Laura Black, returns in a thrilling new romantic mystery. While working on an assignment, Laura discovers a deadly blackmail ring involving the husband of client Jessica Palmer. Unfortunately, the blackmailers discover Laura’s meddling and decide to take vengeance. Good thing Laura has both Max and Gabriella to watch her back. Laura’s also on the hunt for someone who’s going around Scottsdale, sabotaging weddings. Will she be able to discover who is behind the shenanigans before Grandma Packham has a wedding disaster?
With equal parts of romance, thrills, and adventure, Scottsdale Silence is the perfect book for a day at the beach or a night by the fire.
With equal parts of romance, thrills, and adventure, Scottsdale Silence is the perfect book for a day at the beach or a night by the fire.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 26, 2021
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About the author
B.A. Trimmer
19 books80 followersI'm thrilled to announce that Kristy Piper, our favorite Scottsdale wedding planner, has taken up residence in Aloha Lagoon! After the crazy events of Scottsdale Silence, Kristy has finally achieved her lifelong dream of moving to paradise. She took a job in Hawaii as the Aloha Lagoon resort wedding planner on the gorgeous island of Kauai. Sun, surf, sandy beaches, and glowing brides...what could possibly go wrong?
Turns out, everything.
Want to know more? Check out Hula Homicide, the latest book in the Aloha Lagoon Mystery Series. This series is written by several bestselling authors, including Leslie Langtry, Beth Prentice, and Cathern Bruns. Each is a complete stand-alone novel, or you can read them one after the other.
As for me, halfway through a successful career in technical writing, marketing, and sales, along with having four beautiful children, I veered into fiction. For The Scottsdale Series, I tried to combine my love of the desert, derived from sixteen years of living in Arizona, with my appreciation of the modern romantic detective story. I hope you like the results!
Thanks to all for the great comments and questions. As always, I'd love to hear from you.
B A Trimmer
LauraBlackScottsdale@gmail.com
Turns out, everything.
Want to know more? Check out Hula Homicide, the latest book in the Aloha Lagoon Mystery Series. This series is written by several bestselling authors, including Leslie Langtry, Beth Prentice, and Cathern Bruns. Each is a complete stand-alone novel, or you can read them one after the other.
As for me, halfway through a successful career in technical writing, marketing, and sales, along with having four beautiful children, I veered into fiction. For The Scottsdale Series, I tried to combine my love of the desert, derived from sixteen years of living in Arizona, with my appreciation of the modern romantic detective story. I hope you like the results!
Thanks to all for the great comments and questions. As always, I'd love to hear from you.
B A Trimmer
LauraBlackScottsdale@gmail.com
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May 30, 2021
This is one of my favorite in the series about Laura Black! This 9th (!!!) book in the series is top notch excitement with romance and favorite characters. It doesn't get much better than this.
Laura is an investigator for attorney Leonard Shapiro, where she investigates a blackmail ring and a wedding planner who has someone sabotaging her weddings. Factor in that Laura's next-door neighbor, Grandma Peckham, is getting married and it's "her" wedding planner with the troubles, and you have a very active and dedicated investigator.
I loved this book! It has terrific characters, old and new. The concurrent investigations, office situations, Men-in-Black, constant mob and Mexican cartel presence, and romance keep it lively and almost too exciting at times! (Hope you aren't a nail nibbler, because this book will tempt you to chomp!) I found myself racing through the book, unable to put it down. In fact, I immediately read it a second time because I didn't want it to end. This series (definitely needing to be read in order for best impact and pleasure) continues to get better and better.
Laura is an investigator for attorney Leonard Shapiro, where she investigates a blackmail ring and a wedding planner who has someone sabotaging her weddings. Factor in that Laura's next-door neighbor, Grandma Peckham, is getting married and it's "her" wedding planner with the troubles, and you have a very active and dedicated investigator.
I loved this book! It has terrific characters, old and new. The concurrent investigations, office situations, Men-in-Black, constant mob and Mexican cartel presence, and romance keep it lively and almost too exciting at times! (Hope you aren't a nail nibbler, because this book will tempt you to chomp!) I found myself racing through the book, unable to put it down. In fact, I immediately read it a second time because I didn't want it to end. This series (definitely needing to be read in order for best impact and pleasure) continues to get better and better.
April 20, 2022
Drug runners and partypoopers
Like the previous books in the series, this one too is overwritten. The author tells you what she is going to tell you, then she tells you. Such repetition distracts from the forward flow of the story.
MS Trimmer is not an economical writer, but she does EXCEL at character development and action scenes. Her characters grow naturally from scene to scene. The action scenes are crisp and do not get bogged down in introspection.
If MS Trimmer wants to branch out to another area of writing she might try travel books. She has a good eye for observing her surroundings.
Like the previous books in the series, this one too is overwritten. The author tells you what she is going to tell you, then she tells you. Such repetition distracts from the forward flow of the story.
MS Trimmer is not an economical writer, but she does EXCEL at character development and action scenes. Her characters grow naturally from scene to scene. The action scenes are crisp and do not get bogged down in introspection.
If MS Trimmer wants to branch out to another area of writing she might try travel books. She has a good eye for observing her surroundings.
March 23, 2023
A Must Read! Great Series!
Loved every single book! Fun,exciting, humor,romance! Only downside I don't want it to end! Please write more of Laura Black and Scottsdale! Loved every page! If you haven't read any of the books yet start with 1st. You won't want to stop. Never thought about Scottsdale before but might plan a visit. Hope their's as many cute guys as in books. I'm going to try the Aloha lagoon Hula Homicide because B.A. Trimmer is my favorite author now! Happy Reading!
Loved every single book! Fun,exciting, humor,romance! Only downside I don't want it to end! Please write more of Laura Black and Scottsdale! Loved every page! If you haven't read any of the books yet start with 1st. You won't want to stop. Never thought about Scottsdale before but might plan a visit. Hope their's as many cute guys as in books. I'm going to try the Aloha lagoon Hula Homicide because B.A. Trimmer is my favorite author now! Happy Reading!
June 19, 2021
Fun, but a little disjointed
I have previously really enjoyed this series and this installment wasn't bad, but there seemed to be a lot of jumping around in the time sequence and heavy explanations. It smoothed out toward the end, which was helpful, but could use some refinement in narration. Enjoyed the concept though!
I have previously really enjoyed this series and this installment wasn't bad, but there seemed to be a lot of jumping around in the time sequence and heavy explanations. It smoothed out toward the end, which was helpful, but could use some refinement in narration. Enjoyed the concept though!
June 7, 2021
Another fun week in Laura's life.
This is the next fun chapter in this series. All of our favorite characters are present as Laura winds up helping a wedding planner who is having problems planning. Very entertaining.
This is the next fun chapter in this series. All of our favorite characters are present as Laura winds up helping a wedding planner who is having problems planning. Very entertaining.
June 8, 2021
Very entertaining
This is another very entertaining book in this series. I enjoy the characters, the situations that arise, and the fun. The bits of romance are nice also. I look forward to the next book.
This is another very entertaining book in this series. I enjoy the characters, the situations that arise, and the fun. The bits of romance are nice also. I look forward to the next book.
June 29, 2021
Twist and Turns
The book(s) are a delight to read, with twist and turns every few pages. Love Gabrielle and Largo and Marlowe the cat. I can not put these books down an look forward to the next one
The book(s) are a delight to read, with twist and turns every few pages. Love Gabrielle and Largo and Marlowe the cat. I can not put these books down an look forward to the next one
July 30, 2021
Love this series!
Fun series. Likeable and engaging characters. Great detecting without a lot of the silliness. Can't wait for this to continue. May have to visit Arizona someday!!
Fun series. Likeable and engaging characters. Great detecting without a lot of the silliness. Can't wait for this to continue. May have to visit Arizona someday!!
October 10, 2021
Love Laura Black investigator
Laura Black keeps up lively story line of quirky and intriguing adventures. There are nine books in the series. I’ll look forward to reading the next in the series.
Laura Black keeps up lively story line of quirky and intriguing adventures. There are nine books in the series. I’ll look forward to reading the next in the series.
March 16, 2022
light reading for the treadmill
Even though this series is super cheesy, the characters are fun and the stories keep me engaged while on the treadmill running. Always a little suspense and occasionally a twist I didn’t see coming. An easy fun read.
Even though this series is super cheesy, the characters are fun and the stories keep me engaged while on the treadmill running. Always a little suspense and occasionally a twist I didn’t see coming. An easy fun read.
August 12, 2022
What????
I hope this isn't the last book...!! I think there are more stories to be told...Will the two factions continue to broker peace? Will Max and Laura get married? This is a great series with multiple twists and turns and I hope there is more to come.
I hope this isn't the last book...!! I think there are more stories to be told...Will the two factions continue to broker peace? Will Max and Laura get married? This is a great series with multiple twists and turns and I hope there is more to come.
June 14, 2021
Love these stories!
Reminds me of my Arizona years in Paradise Valley. I also love the characters, lots of laughter and good times!
Reminds me of my Arizona years in Paradise Valley. I also love the characters, lots of laughter and good times!
June 16, 2021
Loved the series
I read the entire series and loved it! Living in the Phoenix area, it was fun to read various actual locations used in the books. I couldn’t put these books down!
I read the entire series and loved it! Living in the Phoenix area, it was fun to read various actual locations used in the books. I couldn’t put these books down!
July 26, 2024
Whew! Riveting!
Scottsdale Silence is a thrilling, action packed Laura Black mystery. I just loved it. It’s killing me that there are only two more books in the series!
Scottsdale Silence is a thrilling, action packed Laura Black mystery. I just loved it. It’s killing me that there are only two more books in the series!
August 5, 2024
Intrigue and mystery
This series has all the mystery and excitement anyone could want. With romance mixed in, I can't put these books down.
This series has all the mystery and excitement anyone could want. With romance mixed in, I can't put these books down.
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