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A Body to Die For (Bailey Weggins #2)
by
Kate White (Goodreads Author)
Bailey Weggins, the very clever and the very irreverent true crime writer for Gloss, a leading women's magazine, is in desperate need of a little R&R after solving the murder of her boss' nanny. A trip to the Cedar Inn and Spa seems like the perfect remedy. Bailey, totally full of Zen after her deep tissue massage, looks forward to all of the other treatments. Getting...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
July 1st 2009
by Warner Books
(first published 2003)
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Bailey seorang reporter kriminal majalah Gloss berencana berakhir pekan di Cedar Inn, penginapan plus spa milik Danniel (biasa dipanggil Danny) sekaligus membuat ulasan untuk mempromosikan tempat tersebut. Niat hati untuk liburan malah Bailey menemukan mayat seorang terapis pijat bernama Anna pada saat sedang mencari jam tangannya yang ketinggalan.
90% cerita berkutat upaya Bailey yang memecahkan kasus tersebut. Lumayan bagus cara penceritaan Kate White menggambarkan penyelidikan Bayley dengan se...more
90% cerita berkutat upaya Bailey yang memecahkan kasus tersebut. Lumayan bagus cara penceritaan Kate White menggambarkan penyelidikan Bayley dengan se...more
This audio book is just plain fun. Bailey Weggins is a funny, hardedged (but vulnerable) detective heroine who won’t mind her own business. That’s the premise of all kinds of other female detectives I can think of – Sue Grafton, P.D. James, Elizabeth Peters, Anne Perry – to name just a few – all dream up this kind of heroine.
How is Bailey different? I like her comic side, her can’t-resist-bad-men ways. Or are they bad? We’ve got two romantic guys here, Beck (the gorgeous, kiss-me-hard cop) and J...more
How is Bailey different? I like her comic side, her can’t-resist-bad-men ways. Or are they bad? We’ve got two romantic guys here, Beck (the gorgeous, kiss-me-hard cop) and J...more
I just recently discovered this series of 'Bailey Weggins' mysteries, this book being number two. I absolutely LOVED this series. It is a light mystery read and this suited me just fine as I grew a little tired of some of the over the top, extremely graphic murder mysteries I had been reading. One critic describes this series as "Nancy Drew meets Sex and The City" and I fully agree. This series has a refreshing, contemporary feel with a murder mystery thrown in. I enjoyed Bailey's sharp, sarca...more
The reading kick that I was on back in March and April died after the last book I read. I had to force myself to get through this one. I really liked the first book by this author 'If Looks Could Kill', but was disappointed with this one. I realized that I don't like mystery novels that take place other than where the main character is used to. Bailey lives in NYC and that's where this first book took place, but this one was at a spa elsewhere so there was always random people popping up that ar...more
kate white's fluffy but oddly thrilling bailey weggins mysteries are my new favorite books to read. they are the perfect weight to hold in one hand while walking around a screaming infant and singing "The Alphabet Dirge".
i wish i were joking about that last bit.
these books are easily digestible, well-paced, and fun. they require minimal effort to read and the picture falls into place in a way that is predictable, yet satisfying.
my biggest problems with the series are:
1. bailey is sort of a slut...more
i wish i were joking about that last bit.
these books are easily digestible, well-paced, and fun. they require minimal effort to read and the picture falls into place in a way that is predictable, yet satisfying.
my biggest problems with the series are:
1. bailey is sort of a slut...more
Stumbled upon this author and series when exploring the "ebook" lending library for my local library. So far, its a cute, engaging and enjoyable read. (NOTE: I've only read two books, so far.)
It has some elements of the awful cozy mysteries that seem so prevalent in the genre lately. A heroine, technically an amateur, that goes off and investigates a murder on her own. Her claim to fame - she's a freelance writer, contracted to a magazine and she writes true crime stories. Okay, specious at bes...more
It has some elements of the awful cozy mysteries that seem so prevalent in the genre lately. A heroine, technically an amateur, that goes off and investigates a murder on her own. Her claim to fame - she's a freelance writer, contracted to a magazine and she writes true crime stories. Okay, specious at bes...more
Crimes et volupté de Kate White
Voilà, encore un livre pioché au hasard à la Médiathèque et encore un que j'ai dévoré... heureusement qu'il y en a plusieurs, d'ailleurs je vais me lancer tout de suite dans le deuxième que j'ai emprunté même si je ne suis pas sûre de tous les avoir ni dans quel ordre je dois les lire.
Bailey Weggins est journaliste free-lance et devinez quoi elle écrit des articles sur les meurtres... Nous voilà donc transportés dans le spa de l'une des amies de sa mère, Danny, et...more
Voilà, encore un livre pioché au hasard à la Médiathèque et encore un que j'ai dévoré... heureusement qu'il y en a plusieurs, d'ailleurs je vais me lancer tout de suite dans le deuxième que j'ai emprunté même si je ne suis pas sûre de tous les avoir ni dans quel ordre je dois les lire.
Bailey Weggins est journaliste free-lance et devinez quoi elle écrit des articles sur les meurtres... Nous voilà donc transportés dans le spa de l'une des amies de sa mère, Danny, et...more
I was completely in the mood for this very easy but fun and intriguing murder mystery. White’s books are very light and are a breeze to read but I still didn’t figure out “whodunit” and was surprised at the end (just the way I like it). I recommend this short and simple book as something devour within a day or two.
Spoiler Notes: I figured out the prostitution angle within a few chapters and was actually surprised when it didn’t truly play into the reason for the murders. I was surprised when the...more
Spoiler Notes: I figured out the prostitution angle within a few chapters and was actually surprised when it didn’t truly play into the reason for the murders. I was surprised when the...more
The last thing Bailey expected to find was a dead body. But then, you should expect the unexpected. Visiting a spa for a little R&R, a forgotten watch leads her back to a massage room where she stumbles across the wrapped and sealed victim. Agreeing to help her friend and spa owner uncover the truth behind the murder almost leads to her own demise. As Bailey finds herself drawn deeper into the secrets of the past, she finally connects the dots. But the emerging picture can’t be right. Or can...more
I don't think the author could decide whether she wanted this to be a Sue Grafton mystery or a Meg Cabot mystery, so instead, she settled for the worst of both worlds: two dimensional characters that run around like recently decapitated chickens, and a middle-aged main character with the emotional maturity of a high school girl.
The blurbs on the back of the book said that the main character, Bailey Weggins, was down-to-earth, and self-deprecating, which is ironic, considering that she spent most...more
The blurbs on the back of the book said that the main character, Bailey Weggins, was down-to-earth, and self-deprecating, which is ironic, considering that she spent most...more
I really loved the pace of the book, and the protagonist was an interesting character. I did feel the development of the other characters sometimes lacked (once in a while I was wondering why a character reacted the way they did, and I felt like with more description I could understand why). I definitely did not see the ending coming, and it was not until the end that I realized all the foreshadowing done throughout the book. It was a really pleasant, enjoyable read. :)
The writer, Kate White, delivered the story with great humor that it didn't seem like the main character was being chased by some can't-move-on psycho. The twists were great! None of my suspects turned out to be the killer.
As a kid, I liked reading Nancy Drew a lot but now that I'm a bit older, I need to read books that fit my age. And this is just one of those books. Sexy but clever!Kate White
As a kid, I liked reading Nancy Drew a lot but now that I'm a bit older, I need to read books that fit my age. And this is just one of those books. Sexy but clever!Kate White
I enjoyed the concept of this story but I felt it sort of dragged a bit. Kate White introduces background and details very subtly, so suddenly little things are there and the reader realizes it without any feeling of intrusiveness which is great. I have to be quick to say that she does have a way with words, now only the excitement and/or suspense level needs to be kicked up several notches to make me want to read some more of her stuff.
First person voice is lively and consistent. Interesting character, believable circumstances. Murder at a spa resort, and journalist (amateur sleuth) Bailey Weggin comprehensively collects information and is herself put in danger--emotionally as well as physically.
Well done, but I was disappointed with the lack of editing that would have made the book more comfortable to read.
Well done, but I was disappointed with the lack of editing that would have made the book more comfortable to read.
I picked this up at a re-sale shop for a dollar (because it was buy one and get one--and I wanted the other one) and thought it would be a fun, fluffy read. Not so. Even for a fluff mystery novel, this was just bad. I've already had my fill of ditzy, female main characters in YA novels, but having an adult who is the same, AND completely hung up on a guy where it's not clear if they were in a relationship beforehand--no thanks. On top of that it wasn't written very well so I just had to make mys...more
"I loved this story also, 2nd in the Bailey Weggins series. I much preferred the reader of the first, Karen White, but this was read by Jen Taylor. She was OK (not great with male voices). This time Bailey stumbles over another dead body and uncovers all sorts of interesting tidbits in her pursuit of the truth about the murder."
Jun 08, 2011
Jill
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
chick lit, mystery, kate white, bailey wiggins,
I thought it was a fun light read. It is definitely a chc lit. It's a mixture of chic lit mixed with cozy mystery and intrigue. Although, if you were to look up the definition of cozy mystery, you would recognized the main characteristic is that no one dies. In this case, a couple of people do die but it still has the feel of a cozy mystery.
Bailey was miffed that the fellow she'd been seeing hadn't called her in months. She went to visit an old friend up-state who ran an inn and spa. Her first night there a girl was murdered. Bailey thought the detective was rather dishy. Naturally when she gets home to NYC, boyfriend is waiting outside her building.
Glad this was the abridged version, not sure I would have been able to sit through the full thing.
Love Kate Walsh, love to listen to her, she did an awesome job, especially with 'Dani', but both the story and the characters were just so very blah.
I gave it two stars for Kate Walsh alone.
Love Kate Walsh, love to listen to her, she did an awesome job, especially with 'Dani', but both the story and the characters were just so very blah.
I gave it two stars for Kate Walsh alone.
Okay, it's not high literature, but I love Kate White's style. A guilty pleasure. White is editor and chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine and has that city slicker sass, but don't put her in the category of Lauren Weisenberg (or whatever) of The Devil Wears Prada fame. White is much better.
Bailey Weggins mystery series, book 2.
After solving her first mystery, Bailey decides to visit a spa owned by an old family friend for some much-needed R & R. Unfortunately, she stumbles right into another murder, and this time she may not get out alive.
After solving her first mystery, Bailey decides to visit a spa owned by an old family friend for some much-needed R & R. Unfortunately, she stumbles right into another murder, and this time she may not get out alive.
I read this book way back when..found it on sale at a bookstore and remembered the author from Kelly Ripa's reading suggestions...it was a really fun read...I don't think I ever got around to reading the first one though...will have to add it to my list!
Second in the series & you pick up where Bailey left off. Again - grabs the reader & keeps you wanting to read more to figure out the mystery behind each chapter and how each character is linked.
Feb 27, 2008
Jennifer A.M.
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
chick lit/mystery fans
These are mysteries for those of us girls who really enjoyed Nancy Drew growing up. Written by Kate White, the Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, these novels are mystery/thriller/chick lit at its best. The novel's protaganist, Baliley Weggins, is a true crime reporter/journalist for a variety of Cosmopolitan-like magazines called things like Gloss! and Divine!
She always stumbles upon a murder. Her friend, her boss, her neighbor, her ex-boyfriends roomate, all come to an untimely end and...more
She always stumbles upon a murder. Her friend, her boss, her neighbor, her ex-boyfriends roomate, all come to an untimely end and...more
Not the best but not the worst, either. I personally was not too fond of the way she writes, and from the descriptions of some things you can definitely tell she's the editor of Cosmo.
I liked this even better than the first in the series.
It had a more plausible twist at the end.
If you are looking for a light summer page turner, this is a great series.
It had a more plausible twist at the end.
If you are looking for a light summer page turner, this is a great series.
It's a so-so mystey... The heroine, Bailey, finds herself a a friend's spa for the weekend and ends up trying to solve murders that are taking place that weekend.
This was pretty good mystery chick-lit, although sometimes the storyline became convoluted and at other times it was unrealistic. My favorite thing was the setting--a fancy spa in western Massachusetts. It had a pretty good ending too.
So far a light-weight read. Started reading it while at a spa, so that was fun.
Final thoughts: complete fluff, but not insulting to the reader. I really enjoyed it. I would read more by Kate White.
Final thoughts: complete fluff, but not insulting to the reader. I really enjoyed it. I would read more by Kate White.
Bailey Weggins is not Jessica Fletcher. A Body To Die For is no Murder, She Wrote. Much prefer a superb sleuth over a classy urbanite.
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Kate White is recognized internationally as not only the former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, the bestselling young women’s magazine in the world, but also the critically acclaimed author of both fiction and nonfiction books. Few high-profile editors have successfully balanced the rigors of overseeing a major magazine with a thriving and independent writing career.
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