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Lauderdale #1
In Over Her Head
When you venture out of your comfort zone, better be armed for trouble.
Maren North’s grandfather has lost his mind. Why else would Pops bequeath her his neglected Fort Lauderdale private investigations business—when he’s not even close to croaking—and ride off into the retirement sunset?
Never mind that a successful voice actress has exactly zero qualifications to be a P.I.
First order of business, hire someone to show her the ropes. The second man through the door arrives just in time to bodily throw the first one out on his ear. Floyd James—six-foot something of gentle giant who knows how to get tough when the situation calls for it—turns out to be just the right man for the job. Good thing, too, because her first case is a doozy.
Caturday Ginseng is looking for her ex. Okay, sounds doable. Until she makes it clear she wants Maren to do the dirty work of offing him—and that’s where things go from shady to dangerous faster than you can say murder for hire.
Maren North’s grandfather has lost his mind. Why else would Pops bequeath her his neglected Fort Lauderdale private investigations business—when he’s not even close to croaking—and ride off into the retirement sunset?
Never mind that a successful voice actress has exactly zero qualifications to be a P.I.
First order of business, hire someone to show her the ropes. The second man through the door arrives just in time to bodily throw the first one out on his ear. Floyd James—six-foot something of gentle giant who knows how to get tough when the situation calls for it—turns out to be just the right man for the job. Good thing, too, because her first case is a doozy.
Caturday Ginseng is looking for her ex. Okay, sounds doable. Until she makes it clear she wants Maren to do the dirty work of offing him—and that’s where things go from shady to dangerous faster than you can say murder for hire.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2022
About the author
Deborah Brown
54 books1,453 followersDeborah Brown is the author of the Paradise series, Crazy, Deception and Trouble Florida Keys mysteries, which makes the reader laugh, cry and cheer...
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My personal ad would read:
There's nothing a new pair of shoes can't cure.
Redhead. Long legs. There's nothing like a strawberry-lemonade in summer. Favorite activity: Filling my pockets with seashells. An avid rule follower when eating Animal Cookies: Broken ones get eaten first, match up the rest, duplicates next, line them up favorite to not, least favorite go first. South Florida is my home, with my ungrateful rescue cats, and where Mother Nature takes out her bad attitude in the form of hurricanes.
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July 2, 2024
Entertaining cute relationships mystery novel ✨🎎👒😎😃🎆
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 5
I have a bad habit of picking novels about Sherlock Holmes, New England, Florida, British mystery, space opera, and the 500 authors I have read or listen to.
She is taking over her grandfather Detective business. She goes to hire a PI which turns out to be grandfather plan to find her a husband. She becomes partners with a PI and the fun begins.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships adventure mystery novels. 2024
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 5
I have a bad habit of picking novels about Sherlock Holmes, New England, Florida, British mystery, space opera, and the 500 authors I have read or listen to.
She is taking over her grandfather Detective business. She goes to hire a PI which turns out to be grandfather plan to find her a husband. She becomes partners with a PI and the fun begins.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships adventure mystery novels. 2024
October 14, 2023
Fun and Refreshing Cozy Mystery
This is the first book in a short series. I hope all of them are as fun as this book. I have read other books by this author and was not disappointed. The story is clean! No blood, guts, bad language, or blatant sex. Unlike most cozy mysteries, our main characters are not obsessed with food, fashion, wine, books, or any of the stuff that litters other cozy mysteries. Some of the characters in this book were also seen in a different series, but do not play a huge role. The book is action-filled, but stress-free. I will be binge-reading this series!
This is the first book in a short series. I hope all of them are as fun as this book. I have read other books by this author and was not disappointed. The story is clean! No blood, guts, bad language, or blatant sex. Unlike most cozy mysteries, our main characters are not obsessed with food, fashion, wine, books, or any of the stuff that litters other cozy mysteries. Some of the characters in this book were also seen in a different series, but do not play a huge role. The book is action-filled, but stress-free. I will be binge-reading this series!
December 8, 2022
Yeah!!!! A new series....
Deborah Brown -- I love your work. Being a Floridian, I love to see stories set in locales that I am familiar with. Then, you add great characters and over the top plots with a touch of romance. I like that it builds on your other books. Just can't wait to read more.
Deborah Brown -- I love your work. Being a Floridian, I love to see stories set in locales that I am familiar with. Then, you add great characters and over the top plots with a touch of romance. I like that it builds on your other books. Just can't wait to read more.
April 30, 2023
This is a wonderful first book in the Lauderdale series. Several characters from her Biscayne Bay Series appear in this one. A great mystery with some romance and humor and a few quirky characters make this a winner. Spunky female main character that takes over a PI business from her grandfather. Can’t wait for the next installment.
February 1, 2023
It Was OK
The story didn't quite hold my interest. Not sure why. The characters were fairly amusing. But it was just kind of bland. It could be because I've been reading some gritty thrillers lately, so this worked as a nice tame, cozy mystery pallet cleanser.
The story didn't quite hold my interest. Not sure why. The characters were fairly amusing. But it was just kind of bland. It could be because I've been reading some gritty thrillers lately, so this worked as a nice tame, cozy mystery pallet cleanser.
March 31, 2023
In over her head is an understatement
Maren hadn't realized just how much she had absorbed from her Pops until he asked her to take over his business. One flighty person after another keeps showing up. How did she get talked into this mess anyway?
Maren hadn't realized just how much she had absorbed from her Pops until he asked her to take over his business. One flighty person after another keeps showing up. How did she get talked into this mess anyway?
December 8, 2022
Loved it. Great series and characters.
December 11, 2022
A great read
A very good read. I enjoyed it. Deborah Brown never disappoints me. If you want a good book this is it.
A very good read. I enjoyed it. Deborah Brown never disappoints me. If you want a good book this is it.
December 12, 2022
Loved this new Deborah Brown book…
…Great characters and story lines - love the relationship between Maren & Floyd. Hope there will be more books along the same line.
…Great characters and story lines - love the relationship between Maren & Floyd. Hope there will be more books along the same line.
January 1, 2023
Super Fun Read!
Another book with tie ins to a previous series. I want more, I love your characters and the trouble they get into and out of. more, please!
Another book with tie ins to a previous series. I want more, I love your characters and the trouble they get into and out of. more, please!
January 20, 2023
I enjoyed this book. It was fun having the characters from Biscayne Bay showing up and Maran’s Pop would give Gram a round for her money on who could meddle more in their Granddaughter life….
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January 24, 2023
Great read. I really enjoy Debra Brown’s books and this was fun since it tied in with another series. I’m looking forward to the next one.
February 6, 2023
great read !
Loved the combination of new
characters with the old gang.. hope this will be a series too . Look forward to my next read of hers
Loved the combination of new
characters with the old gang.. hope this will be a series too . Look forward to my next read of hers
June 12, 2023
laughed out loud….
Loved the humor. Just a great story and I read it in one day. Couldn’t put it down! Still smiling…
Loved the humor. Just a great story and I read it in one day. Couldn’t put it down! Still smiling…
January 5, 2024
Great story, hard to follow
The story line was great and very humorous. I often had trouble figuring out who was speaking or which character was doing what.
The story line was great and very humorous. I often had trouble figuring out who was speaking or which character was doing what.
January 24, 2026
Very cute engaging story.
January 25, 2023
Oh if there could a investigative agency in real life like the one in this book and the little guy had a savior.
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