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Felicity Philips Investigates #1-5
Felicity Philips Investigates: Box Set 1
Marriage? It can be absolute murder
Wedding planner for the rich and famous, Felicity Philips is aiming to land the biggest gig of her life – the next royal wedding. But there are a few obstacles in her way …
Between murderous bridezillas, psychotic mothers-in-law, vengeful dress designers, jealous ex-lovers, and more, Felicity has her work cut out just making it to the big day.
Delve into this series of hilarious tales and discover thrilling mysteries that will take your breath away and characters you will wish were your friends.
With Buster the bulldog as her protector and Amber the ragdoll cat providing sartorial wit – mostly aimed at the dog - Felicity is turning sleuth. What does a wedding planner know about solving a crime?
Nothing.
Absolutely nothing. Get ready for a wild ride!
Wedding planner for the rich and famous, Felicity Philips is aiming to land the biggest gig of her life – the next royal wedding. But there are a few obstacles in her way …
Between murderous bridezillas, psychotic mothers-in-law, vengeful dress designers, jealous ex-lovers, and more, Felicity has her work cut out just making it to the big day.
Delve into this series of hilarious tales and discover thrilling mysteries that will take your breath away and characters you will wish were your friends.
With Buster the bulldog as her protector and Amber the ragdoll cat providing sartorial wit – mostly aimed at the dog - Felicity is turning sleuth. What does a wedding planner know about solving a crime?
Nothing.
Absolutely nothing. Get ready for a wild ride!
1144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2022
832 people are currently reading
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Steve Higgs
544 books801 followersLet's start this off with an invitation to get some FREE books. No, you didn't read that wrong, we are talking about multiple free books. I love giving away free books because once people delve into the fast-paced mystery thrills I write, they go on to buy lots more.
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When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
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All I need from you is an email address to send them to. Here's the link you need - https://mailchi.mp/fd47a6eb4ae5/patri...
When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
Links:
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Higgs/...
Website: https://stevehiggsbooks.wordpress.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stevehiggsau...
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October 17, 2025
5 bold and 1 review
I'm so glad it was a box set. I could just go from one to the next. I like how all the characters intertwine thru the books. I think there is another box set about Felicity Philips that I must get stated on. Ineed to see what shannigans Buster and Amber will get into. I always wanted to know what my pets were really thinking. Then it's Albert Smith & Rex to explore. I've already gone the books for Patricia Fisher. Those were so good. You can't help but laugh out loud at some of the antics they get into. Of course, they wouldn't happen in real life. At least, I wouldn't think they would. You don't go wrong taking time to read these books.
I'm so glad it was a box set. I could just go from one to the next. I like how all the characters intertwine thru the books. I think there is another box set about Felicity Philips that I must get stated on. Ineed to see what shannigans Buster and Amber will get into. I always wanted to know what my pets were really thinking. Then it's Albert Smith & Rex to explore. I've already gone the books for Patricia Fisher. Those were so good. You can't help but laugh out loud at some of the antics they get into. Of course, they wouldn't happen in real life. At least, I wouldn't think they would. You don't go wrong taking time to read these books.
September 6, 2023
Surprisingly Entertaining Read
Stumbled across this series from the other ones by Steve Higgs - highly recommend the Patricia Fischer and Tempest Michael ones - thought I wouldn't enjoy them, as a plotline of a wedding planner that can talk to her pets and together they solve crimes, didn't really appeal. However, the books are really entertaining with the banter between the pets had me laughing out loud in places.
They're full of interesting plot twists and keep you guessing who the bad guys are and thoroughly enjoyable.
Stumbled across this series from the other ones by Steve Higgs - highly recommend the Patricia Fischer and Tempest Michael ones - thought I wouldn't enjoy them, as a plotline of a wedding planner that can talk to her pets and together they solve crimes, didn't really appeal. However, the books are really entertaining with the banter between the pets had me laughing out loud in places.
They're full of interesting plot twists and keep you guessing who the bad guys are and thoroughly enjoyable.
February 29, 2024
I loved Albert and Rex, and got used to Patricia Fisher's ploits after her first adventure.
However, this series is a bust. Never found an affinity with Felicity Philips, and for heaven's sake, Mr. Higgs, why do you keep having your ladies fall down and show their underwear? I'm not sure a female writer would include that. Not to mention you keep writing the statement "I almost wet my pants." Please. I just don't think we women think like that. Yes, Barbie has amazing boobs, and we can appreciate that, but for female investigators over the age of 50, that's really not an issue.
However, this series is a bust. Never found an affinity with Felicity Philips, and for heaven's sake, Mr. Higgs, why do you keep having your ladies fall down and show their underwear? I'm not sure a female writer would include that. Not to mention you keep writing the statement "I almost wet my pants." Please. I just don't think we women think like that. Yes, Barbie has amazing boobs, and we can appreciate that, but for female investigators over the age of 50, that's really not an issue.
April 15, 2023
Wonderful Series of books
Steve Higgs mastered the art of weaving stories in and out of many murder mysteries, introducing new characters and bring back well known characters from other book series’ that he’s written. A wonderful way to step out of one’s troubles and into the world he created!
Steve Higgs mastered the art of weaving stories in and out of many murder mysteries, introducing new characters and bring back well known characters from other book series’ that he’s written. A wonderful way to step out of one’s troubles and into the world he created!
August 7, 2023
Lighthearted mystery
Felicity considers herself THE wedding planner to the rich and famous but her recent weddings all seem to involve murder and mayhem. She gets help from her niece Mindy and other staff as she tries to solve the cases, but her best help comes from her dog and cat with whom she can communicate.
Felicity considers herself THE wedding planner to the rich and famous but her recent weddings all seem to involve murder and mayhem. She gets help from her niece Mindy and other staff as she tries to solve the cases, but her best help comes from her dog and cat with whom she can communicate.
July 25, 2022
Weddings an dogs
A wedding that includes dogs is a different approach. When the ring bearer, a prize winning tiny pooch disappears, everything is thrown into chaos.
Another great read. Thanks!
A wedding that includes dogs is a different approach. When the ring bearer, a prize winning tiny pooch disappears, everything is thrown into chaos.
Another great read. Thanks!
March 15, 2023
Very entertaining
Felicity is a wedding planner and she is having problems with things going right. Very good read entertaining characters and events that happen and she tries to solve the mystery murders.
Felicity is a wedding planner and she is having problems with things going right. Very good read entertaining characters and events that happen and she tries to solve the mystery murders.
June 12, 2023
Truly enjoyable.
I have to say that Mindy and Vince are my favorite characters in this series. I loved when The Blue Moon boys, Patricia Fisher et al., and then Albert and Rex joined in. Crossovers like that are so great!
I have to say that Mindy and Vince are my favorite characters in this series. I loved when The Blue Moon boys, Patricia Fisher et al., and then Albert and Rex joined in. Crossovers like that are so great!
August 28, 2023
The last book had me crying tears of laughter
I really enjoyed this box set. They are always a great read. The dogs and the cat gave me the best belly laugh I have had in a long time. Good one Steve Higgs.
I really enjoyed this box set. They are always a great read. The dogs and the cat gave me the best belly laugh I have had in a long time. Good one Steve Higgs.
December 5, 2023
Great,Funny, Mysterious Stories
Steve Higgs is a great author. These are mysteries with laugh out loud events happening throughout the novel. The characters are very interesting and funny. I love them all.
Steve Higgs is a great author. These are mysteries with laugh out loud events happening throughout the novel. The characters are very interesting and funny. I love them all.
February 25, 2024
Steve Higgs does it again! and again!
The characters, human and furry are hysterical and wonderful and accessible in a wonderful way. My Wi-Fi went out so I had to find my phone to hotspot and leave this. Seriously start at the beginning!
The characters, human and furry are hysterical and wonderful and accessible in a wonderful way. My Wi-Fi went out so I had to find my phone to hotspot and leave this. Seriously start at the beginning!
April 16, 2024
Fun read
This was a delightful story, though it was 4 books (a lot of pages) the writing was very descriptive and I found myself chuckling at the antics of the pet's while trying to solve the mystery before the author gives away the ending.
This was a delightful story, though it was 4 books (a lot of pages) the writing was very descriptive and I found myself chuckling at the antics of the pet's while trying to solve the mystery before the author gives away the ending.
January 21, 2025
Just finished the boxed series with delight; in fact with such and having developed much interest in the human as well as animal characters, I must dip into further adventures and developing relationships of them my just downloaded Book 6…to be continued…
June 28, 2025
what a disappointment!
Treacley, too cute, waste of time and money. I wonder how readers can find the same book so vastly different. It’s that “ different strokes for different folks” thing in action, I guess.
Treacley, too cute, waste of time and money. I wonder how readers can find the same book so vastly different. It’s that “ different strokes for different folks” thing in action, I guess.
January 3, 2026
Felicity Philips and her pets
I will admit that I don’t like Felicity as well as Patricia or Albert, but the stories are engaging, and the conversations the pets have are hilarious. And even if occasionally irritated, I still can’t stop reading and laughing!
I will admit that I don’t like Felicity as well as Patricia or Albert, but the stories are engaging, and the conversations the pets have are hilarious. And even if occasionally irritated, I still can’t stop reading and laughing!
July 6, 2022
Delightful and so entertaining!
Another GREAT series from Steve Higgs, who never disappoints! Give yourself a treat and read all his super mystery series!!
Another GREAT series from Steve Higgs, who never disappoints! Give yourself a treat and read all his super mystery series!!
March 10, 2023
Keeps you reading
Absolutely love the inter actions of the Buster and Amber Steve Biggs has written another fabulous and hilarious mystery series. Well written .
Absolutely love the inter actions of the Buster and Amber Steve Biggs has written another fabulous and hilarious mystery series. Well written .
March 23, 2023
Read the full series and waiting for book 6 arrive. I love the talking pets and the comedy of their relationships.
March 24, 2023
Excellent!!!💜🌈😎💖
Great characterizations. Excellent plot. Loved every minute of it! I always look forward to the next read. Thank you so much!!!💖😎🌈💜
Great characterizations. Excellent plot. Loved every minute of it! I always look forward to the next read. Thank you so much!!!💖😎🌈💜
June 24, 2023
Felicity Philips Investigates
I really warmed to the characters and found them amusing and believable. The stories are well written and would make a good tv series.
I really warmed to the characters and found them amusing and believable. The stories are well written and would make a good tv series.
August 6, 2023
Felicity Philips investigaties
I love the stories. Lots of twists and turns. This last story I guess right who was doing it. Can't wait to read the next series.
I love the stories. Lots of twists and turns. This last story I guess right who was doing it. Can't wait to read the next series.
September 13, 2023
What a great introduction to this series. Love the characters and most especially the animals. Great seeing Rex in the series as well.
October 8, 2023
Not sure if her being a wedding planner is a a good idea. Not sure that I would use her 😂😂
November 9, 2023
Great Author!
Love the stories and especially the view point of the pets! Kept me laughing out loud. Couldn’t wait to read the next book.
Love the stories and especially the view point of the pets! Kept me laughing out loud. Couldn’t wait to read the next book.
January 4, 2024
Very Entertaining
What a delicious treat! I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful tale. I look forward to following this series and this innovative author .
What a delicious treat! I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful tale. I look forward to following this series and this innovative author .
August 19, 2024
Great
Best series I've read in years. Plan to follow Steve Higgs. Seems to be great story teller. Can not wait.
Best series I've read in years. Plan to follow Steve Higgs. Seems to be great story teller. Can not wait.
May 10, 2025
Brilliant
I really like d reading these books.kept you guess ing well done.look forward to the next book.thank you.great thanks steve
I really like d reading these books.kept you guess ing well done.look forward to the next book.thank you.great thanks steve
October 5, 2024
Very cute series. Felicity is not exactly a stellar investigator, she mostly stumbles upon the truth by accident after getting it wrong multiple times. But she's almost a side character because the stars of the show are her pets that she can speak to as if they were human. They are both funny and loveable in their own ways and have a love/hate relationship with each other.
January 5, 2024
Surprise Ending?
Love the book weaving Felicity Phillips, Albert Smith, Mike Atwell and even tying in Patricia Fisher into the story in the ending!! Awesome, "lead" into more storylines!!
Love the book weaving Felicity Phillips, Albert Smith, Mike Atwell and even tying in Patricia Fisher into the story in the ending!! Awesome, "lead" into more storylines!!
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