Autographs, Abductions and A-List Authors

Bea Emerson #1

by J.L. Wilson

Bea Emerson's first MrWAR Conference (Mystery/Romance Writers And Readers) is almost her last. When a best-selling author dies while autographing a book for Bea, it puts her under suspicion of murder and under investigation by Abilene homicide detective L.J. Remarchik. However, Bea isn't too disturbed by that since L.J. is a handsome older guy. Then another famous mystery writer is murdered and Bea almost dies with him. That convinces L.J. she might need some special protection. He decides to undertake that task personally and the sparks between them fly. It isn't until the famous Silver Stylus award ceremony in which Bea is a contestant that the true killer is unmasked, almost costing Bea her life and her award for Best First Novel. While L.J. is able to save Bea from a killer, he can't help breaking her heart — or can he?

Genres: Mystery

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 6, 2008

About the author

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Reviews

[Tracey Cramer-Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you ever get tired of the typical romance heroines - or just need a break from them - this book is a refreshing change. The heroine is a middle-aged woman, and she is FUNNY. She is plain spoken, full of character quirks (foibles?), and makes gentle fun of herself. Her insecurities often revolve around her “older” body, but even then she does what she wants. Even her jargon makes her come to life.

And her interactions with the hero (who is a middle-aged cop) had me laughing out loud… especially the way the author handled the sex scene. (That’s all I’ll say so as not to ruin it for anyone!)

Of course, as a writer myself, I got even more chuckles out of the storyline, which involves not one but TWO author murders, all during one long weekend at a writers conference. I chuckled my way through this one!

[Glenys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It's lighthearted and humorous - it takes a lot to make me laugh, but this book did! Well written, with interesting characters and a neat love story, this also takes a fun look at writers' conferences and the competition for awards!