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Kiki Lowenstein Cozy Mystery Series #14-16
Kiki Lowenstein Cozy Mystery Books 14-16: Three Cozy Mysteries With Dogs, Cats, and Hobbies
A CRAFTY BUNDLE OF COZIES INTRODUCING A LOVABLE FEMALE SLEUTH...
The Next Three books in the Kiki Lowenstein Cozy Mystery Series!
Book #14 – Grand, Death, Auto
To clear her calendar, Kiki must juggle multiple obligations and make a tough Can she trust her in-laws (including her alcoholic mother-in-law) to take an out-of-state vacation with her kids? To make everything work, Kiki must move in with her OTHER mother-in-law and that's enough to make Kiki want to commit suicide.
Once in place, Kiki suspects these are not just copycat deaths. There's another dynamic at work. Could it be that someone is encouraging vulnerable young adults to take their own lives?
Who would orchestrate something so evil? The perpetrator has to be someone inside the school. Where Kiki is. Alone. Defenseless. But who? And what if the mastermind realizes that Kiki is there to foil him…or her? As the body count rises, Kiki finds herself enmeshed in a high school culture full of secrets and crushed dreams.
Can Kiki figure out who is ordering the kids to die in time to save another teen's life? Or will she be the next victim on this cunning killer's hit list?
Book #15 – Law, Fully, Dead
THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY DIVORCE…YOURS AND THE JERK’S.
In this case, there’s Clancy’s side and then there’s the JERK ‘s side. Of course, Kiki sides with Clancy because they’re BFFs (Best Friends Forever). As for the JERK, well, the poor guy can’t make up his mind. The JERK has left and come back to Clancy once before. Now he’s fed up with his young girlfriend and wants to come back to Clancy yet again. Or does he? Then JERK drives over a bridge in a low-lying area known for flash floods. Wouldn’t you know it—his car is swept away and he’s found unconscious. As he lies in his hospital bed fighting for his life, Clancy and his girlfriend are waging warfare, and it ain’t pretty. One secret after another tumbles out.
Kiki is there for Clancy to lean on, but Kiki has problems of her own. Another divorce has her attention, as does the corpse Kiki finds in a car.
Kiki’s hunky husband is dealing with police department problems. Her bi-racial son is being picked on. Her daughter’s Hebrew tutor is decidedly against mixed marriages. And Kiki needs to hire more help at her store, Time in a Bottle.
Book #1 – Fleece, Navi, Dead
Introducing the Miss Fits, ordinary women who do extra-ordinary things!
Every holiday season, Kiki Lowenstein plans 12 days of classes, her Holiday Craft Extravaganza. And every year, it nearly kills her.
This year is no exception. As the holiday season approaches, Kiki over-schedules herself and winds up running herself ragged. To make life even more stressful, she must fend off a stalker, a man determined to possess the object of his affection. But that's only one problem.
Kiki's ace full-time employee, Clancy, has HUGE decisions to make. How do you put aside your hurt and disappointment when you've been betrayed? Why should you upend your whole life because of another person's mistake? Is it selfish to think of yourself first? As Clancy ponders questions, Kiki stands on the sidelines, knowing this is not her choice to make. And yet...Kiki feels Clancy's agony.
Meanwhile, both of Kiki's older kids are having problems with teachers. Kiki wonders, "At what point does being an involved parent tip over into being a helicopter parent?" There's also a staff shortage that leaves Kiki in the lurch, both at home and at the store. Kiki might have found an answer to that dilemma when a mysterious woman applies for a job.
The Next Three books in the Kiki Lowenstein Cozy Mystery Series!
Book #14 – Grand, Death, Auto
To clear her calendar, Kiki must juggle multiple obligations and make a tough Can she trust her in-laws (including her alcoholic mother-in-law) to take an out-of-state vacation with her kids? To make everything work, Kiki must move in with her OTHER mother-in-law and that's enough to make Kiki want to commit suicide.
Once in place, Kiki suspects these are not just copycat deaths. There's another dynamic at work. Could it be that someone is encouraging vulnerable young adults to take their own lives?
Who would orchestrate something so evil? The perpetrator has to be someone inside the school. Where Kiki is. Alone. Defenseless. But who? And what if the mastermind realizes that Kiki is there to foil him…or her? As the body count rises, Kiki finds herself enmeshed in a high school culture full of secrets and crushed dreams.
Can Kiki figure out who is ordering the kids to die in time to save another teen's life? Or will she be the next victim on this cunning killer's hit list?
Book #15 – Law, Fully, Dead
THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY DIVORCE…YOURS AND THE JERK’S.
In this case, there’s Clancy’s side and then there’s the JERK ‘s side. Of course, Kiki sides with Clancy because they’re BFFs (Best Friends Forever). As for the JERK, well, the poor guy can’t make up his mind. The JERK has left and come back to Clancy once before. Now he’s fed up with his young girlfriend and wants to come back to Clancy yet again. Or does he? Then JERK drives over a bridge in a low-lying area known for flash floods. Wouldn’t you know it—his car is swept away and he’s found unconscious. As he lies in his hospital bed fighting for his life, Clancy and his girlfriend are waging warfare, and it ain’t pretty. One secret after another tumbles out.
Kiki is there for Clancy to lean on, but Kiki has problems of her own. Another divorce has her attention, as does the corpse Kiki finds in a car.
Kiki’s hunky husband is dealing with police department problems. Her bi-racial son is being picked on. Her daughter’s Hebrew tutor is decidedly against mixed marriages. And Kiki needs to hire more help at her store, Time in a Bottle.
Book #1 – Fleece, Navi, Dead
Introducing the Miss Fits, ordinary women who do extra-ordinary things!
Every holiday season, Kiki Lowenstein plans 12 days of classes, her Holiday Craft Extravaganza. And every year, it nearly kills her.
This year is no exception. As the holiday season approaches, Kiki over-schedules herself and winds up running herself ragged. To make life even more stressful, she must fend off a stalker, a man determined to possess the object of his affection. But that's only one problem.
Kiki's ace full-time employee, Clancy, has HUGE decisions to make. How do you put aside your hurt and disappointment when you've been betrayed? Why should you upend your whole life because of another person's mistake? Is it selfish to think of yourself first? As Clancy ponders questions, Kiki stands on the sidelines, knowing this is not her choice to make. And yet...Kiki feels Clancy's agony.
Meanwhile, both of Kiki's older kids are having problems with teachers. Kiki wonders, "At what point does being an involved parent tip over into being a helicopter parent?" There's also a staff shortage that leaves Kiki in the lurch, both at home and at the store. Kiki might have found an answer to that dilemma when a mysterious woman applies for a job.
917 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2022
About the author
Joanna Campbell Slan
175 books870 followersNational bestselling and award-winning author Joanna Campbell Slan was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but she grew up in a small town in Indiana. After graduating from Ball State University with a degree in journalism, she worked as a newspaper reporter, a newspaper ad salesperson, a television talk show host, a college teacher, a public relations professional, and a motivational speaker. In that capacity, she was named by Sharing Ideas Magazine as “one of the top 25 speakers in the world.”
Slan's work has appeared in five of the New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and one of those became a television show. She is the author of nearly 80 books, nonfiction and fiction, including Death of a Schoolgirl, which won the 2013 Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence.
Joanna's personal essays have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and one was made into a television program on the Pax Network. The college textbook Joanna wrote—Using Stories and Humor: Grab Your Audience—has been praised as an invaluable resource by Benjamin Netanyahu’s speechwriter and endorsed by Toastmasters, International.
RT Book Reviews has called Joanna “one of mystery’s rising stars.” Her first novel—Paper, Scissors, Death—was an Agatha Award finalist. It features Kiki Lowenstein, a spunky single mom who lives in St. Louis. The sixth book in that series will be released Summer 2013.
Kirkus Reviews has said, “Slan’s mysteries are most valuable for the well-developed characters and the issues they raise.” RT Book Reviews has said, “Kiki is so darn entertaining that she’ll keep readers hooked.” A series of short stories featuring Kiki are available on Kindle.
Joanna’s newest series—The Jane Eyre Chronicles—began with Death of a Schoolgirl (Berkley) and continues with the release of Death of a Dowager. The series features Charlotte Brontë’s classic heroine Jane Eyre as an amateur sleuth.
As “Lila Dare,” Joanna has penned the fourth book in the Southern Beauty Shop series—Wave Good-bye.
Joanna is married to David Slan. The Slans live on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Website: www.JoannaSlan.com
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/JoannaCampbel...
Twitter: @JoannaSlan
Slan's work has appeared in five of the New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and one of those became a television show. She is the author of nearly 80 books, nonfiction and fiction, including Death of a Schoolgirl, which won the 2013 Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence.
Joanna's personal essays have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and one was made into a television program on the Pax Network. The college textbook Joanna wrote—Using Stories and Humor: Grab Your Audience—has been praised as an invaluable resource by Benjamin Netanyahu’s speechwriter and endorsed by Toastmasters, International.
RT Book Reviews has called Joanna “one of mystery’s rising stars.” Her first novel—Paper, Scissors, Death—was an Agatha Award finalist. It features Kiki Lowenstein, a spunky single mom who lives in St. Louis. The sixth book in that series will be released Summer 2013.
Kirkus Reviews has said, “Slan’s mysteries are most valuable for the well-developed characters and the issues they raise.” RT Book Reviews has said, “Kiki is so darn entertaining that she’ll keep readers hooked.” A series of short stories featuring Kiki are available on Kindle.
Joanna’s newest series—The Jane Eyre Chronicles—began with Death of a Schoolgirl (Berkley) and continues with the release of Death of a Dowager. The series features Charlotte Brontë’s classic heroine Jane Eyre as an amateur sleuth.
As “Lila Dare,” Joanna has penned the fourth book in the Southern Beauty Shop series—Wave Good-bye.
Joanna is married to David Slan. The Slans live on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Website: www.JoannaSlan.com
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/JoannaCampbel...
Twitter: @JoannaSlan
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March 16, 2023
Very good series but some quibbles
I'll try to avoid spoilers!Age of daughter 'fluctuated', as did length of pregancy. What happened to Aunt Lorraine & the author? Died, moved? All of a sudden the property is empty & conveniently available for rental. Was the adoption successful? Was there a wedding? Where did Margit go? Did Kiki join the Miss Fits? Where's the vile mother & how did she miraculously tame the mother-in-law? When did Robbie retire & who is in charge now? Is the business going to relocate & continue? I think I need at least another 4-6 books!
I'll try to avoid spoilers!Age of daughter 'fluctuated', as did length of pregancy. What happened to Aunt Lorraine & the author? Died, moved? All of a sudden the property is empty & conveniently available for rental. Was the adoption successful? Was there a wedding? Where did Margit go? Did Kiki join the Miss Fits? Where's the vile mother & how did she miraculously tame the mother-in-law? When did Robbie retire & who is in charge now? Is the business going to relocate & continue? I think I need at least another 4-6 books!
June 3, 2023
good trio of books
The loss of a star has to do with a couple things. First, what happened to the writer and millionairess? Did they just die or fly off into the wild blue yonder? And how did Kiki and Detweiler come to fully own the writer’s entire property? Plus, who, if not Eric’s millionaire “aunt,” is paying Brony? Obviously, Detweilor and Kiki can’t afford her. And I’m still not sure how I like Kiki being so dismissive of others’ beliefs, which seem to be “out there,” yet being so proud of her ecumenical family. I especially liked the turtle parade!
The loss of a star has to do with a couple things. First, what happened to the writer and millionairess? Did they just die or fly off into the wild blue yonder? And how did Kiki and Detweiler come to fully own the writer’s entire property? Plus, who, if not Eric’s millionaire “aunt,” is paying Brony? Obviously, Detweilor and Kiki can’t afford her. And I’m still not sure how I like Kiki being so dismissive of others’ beliefs, which seem to be “out there,” yet being so proud of her ecumenical family. I especially liked the turtle parade!
July 22, 2024
Kiki Lowenstein-Detwiler is an awesome character! She’s real and human and this set is hard to put down each day. She’s not perfect but is my kind of mother and friend, no matter if the kids are two legged or four. She always had her friends back and will fight for her kids and friends and does allow them room to make their own decisions. She even gets a little jealous of new friends but I think it’s going to open her up to new adventures with new, strong friends !
June 13, 2022
Books 14 and 15 had good story lines and interesting information on scrapbooking. Also believable characters. Book 16 bored me to death; way too much crafting specifics, like I care. Just an endless saga of how busy Kiki is with all those children, live and dead spouses, friends at the store, the store. Good grief.
September 14, 2023
Sweet..heartbreaking and wonderful
I loved te family connections loved see how each character grew through their travails..even loved the ain't character despite her deficits Ike stubbornness..
Great book. Fine author
I loved te family connections loved see how each character grew through their travails..even loved the ain't character despite her deficits Ike stubbornness..
Great book. Fine author
June 12, 2022
Like this series
I have read all the books in this series. Like all the characters. Was interesting to read more about Native American herbs in this book.
I have read all the books in this series. Like all the characters. Was interesting to read more about Native American herbs in this book.
August 1, 2022
Great series!
This series is outstanding. Really enjoy the crafting and the personal dynamics. Have learned a lot about the St. Louis area.
This series is outstanding. Really enjoy the crafting and the personal dynamics. Have learned a lot about the St. Louis area.
February 27, 2023
Second reading for me.
I read each book in this bundle before and believe me when I say they were just as good this time as the first time I read them.
I read each book in this bundle before and believe me when I say they were just as good this time as the first time I read them.
September 18, 2023
Super series
So much fun and info on craft s and such. Super plots. You will love this series. Enjoy enjoy enjoy
So much fun and info on craft s and such. Super plots. You will love this series. Enjoy enjoy enjoy
December 17, 2023
Trio of Kiki
Kiki is a mother and craft store owner with a propensity to find trouble. She and her detective husband have a stellar record of solving crimes. Fascinating reads.
Kiki is a mother and craft store owner with a propensity to find trouble. She and her detective husband have a stellar record of solving crimes. Fascinating reads.
January 31, 2024
Loved it
This long running cozy series is adorable. I love how the characters evolve and surround the reader like a beloved community.
This long running cozy series is adorable. I love how the characters evolve and surround the reader like a beloved community.
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