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Vanity, Vengeance And A Weekend In Vegas (A Sophie Katz Murder Mystery #6)
by
Kyra Davis (Goodreads Author)
Sophie Katz, bestselling mystery writer and amateur sleuth, has just discovered that Anatoly, her sexy Russian P.I boyfriend of six years is actually married to the daughter of a Russian mafia boss. Devastated by his betrayal, Sophie banishes him from their beautiful San Francisco Victorian home.
Desperate to distract their friend and pull her out of her depression, Dena an...more
Desperate to distract their friend and pull her out of her depression, Dena an...more
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Published
March 2nd 2012
by Latte Press
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If you take this book for what it is, you'll enjoy it. It's mindless, with a weak plot and storyline and one-dimensional characters who, somehow, throughout seven books in this series don't manage to grow or change very much. However, the story is still interesting and still fun enough to hold your attention. I finished it in less than 10 hours (gotta love summer vacation!). But, there are some MAJOR flaws with this book. Firstly, it is evident that no one with any publishing or editing backgrou...more
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I was really, really disappointed in this book. I had been looking forward to it for a long time (and had been following Davis' FB page for updates).
When it came out...as a self-published e-book...I snagged it.
Davis should have kept her editor; it was CLEAR who was in charge of keeping the characters witty, the action flowing smoothly, and the lines fresh but familiar--and it sure as hell wasn't Davis. I don't know why Davis switched to self-publishing (probably her contract was up and not rene...more
When it came out...as a self-published e-book...I snagged it.
Davis should have kept her editor; it was CLEAR who was in charge of keeping the characters witty, the action flowing smoothly, and the lines fresh but familiar--and it sure as hell wasn't Davis. I don't know why Davis switched to self-publishing (probably her contract was up and not rene...more
I've been a big Kyra Davis fan for many years and have been waiting for this book to come out since about a day after Vows, Vendettas, and a Little Black Dress (the previous in the series) was released. I followed as the author split with her publishing company and felt her way through the ins and outs of self-publishing. I bought a copy of Vanity... as soon as it was available on Amazon.
I devoured this book just as I have with her others and loved getting back into Sophie's world. The story was...more
I devoured this book just as I have with her others and loved getting back into Sophie's world. The story was...more
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This book pickes up shortly where the last one had left off. Sphie Katz, bestselling mystery writer and amateur sleuth, had broken up with and kicked out her boyfriend of 6 years, Anatoly, a sexy Russian P.I., after she was informed that he was actually married to a Russian Mafia princess, and is still married to her!
Her friends Dena and Marcus rally to her defense and in trying to distract her from her heartbreak, take her to a weekend in Vegas, where there is a Sex Toy Trade Show happening. B...more
Her friends Dena and Marcus rally to her defense and in trying to distract her from her heartbreak, take her to a weekend in Vegas, where there is a Sex Toy Trade Show happening. B...more
I discovered Kyra Davis and the Sophie Katz series a few weeks ago. I have made my way through the entire series to date. Now what am I going to do for my Sophie/Anatoly fix? Kyra, I know you need a break but I hope you get started on the next in the series soon :)
What I love about this series are the great characters that all have progressed through the series, getting older and wiser. I love how the relationship between Sophie and Anatoly has matured, as well as Sophie's quirky but loyal and l...more
What I love about this series are the great characters that all have progressed through the series, getting older and wiser. I love how the relationship between Sophie and Anatoly has matured, as well as Sophie's quirky but loyal and l...more
There is a reason why I read series books. It gives the author a chance to redeem themselves if the first book fell short. The first time I met Sophie Katz I could not stand her. I thought she was a selfish, alcoholic and I wanted her to get punched in the face. BUT these last few books she has really grown on me. I see her now is funny, insecure, impulsive, but still an alcoholic. But I'm drawn to her and can't wait for the next book in the series to come out. In this book Anatoly's past comes...more
I was looking on iTunes for a good audio book to keep me busy while at the lake with my four teens & their friends. I found "Sex,Murder and a Double Latte" by: Kyra Davis and couldn't stop listening!
Now I've listened to or read all the books in The Sophie Katz series and can't wait for more!!
No matter how hard Sophie tries she just can't seem to stop getting involved in solving murder mysteries.
Sophie and her friends keep you drawn into every story right up until the last word.
Sophie's relat...more
Now I've listened to or read all the books in The Sophie Katz series and can't wait for more!!
No matter how hard Sophie tries she just can't seem to stop getting involved in solving murder mysteries.
Sophie and her friends keep you drawn into every story right up until the last word.
Sophie's relat...more
Honestly, the first book has always been my favorite and I say after every one that I can't wait until the next one. But BY FAR, THIS book has to be the best one yet! Kyra Davis took these already great characters to a whole different level in their lives, friendships, and roles in the series. And she introduced a new very interesting, seemingly sexy character, as well! I finished this book in less than 10 hours (eight of those hours I 'had' to work...lol); I just couldn't put it down! This was...more
Vanity, Vengeance & A Weekend in Vegas is the sixth book in the Sophie Katz series by Kyra Davis. Sophie Katz, the part-time amateur sleuth and bestselling mystery writer, returns. She discovers that Anatoly, her boyfriend of six years, is married...to a mafia boss. Of course, Sophie kicks him out of the San Francisco home they share. To cheer Sophie up, friends Dena and Marcus take her away for a weekend in Vegas. It just so happens to be the weekend of a sex toy trade show and home of the...more
Summary
Book Club October/ Haunted Halloween 2012 Challenge
Level: Pale Rider: Once Upon A Time: Alice in Zombieland, Smooth Criminal: Vanity, Vengeance And A Weekend In Vegas, Halloween Night: A Catered Halloween, and Rules Of Darkness: Addicted.
Book Club October/ Haunted Halloween 2012 Challenge
Level: Pale Rider: Once Upon A Time: Alice in Zombieland, Smooth Criminal: Vanity, Vengeance And A Weekend In Vegas, Halloween Night: A Catered Halloween, and Rules Of Darkness: Addicted.
I had intended to read all the books in order and was on Lust, Loathing... I skipped ahead because I read the first chapter of this one and couldn't put it down. It's non-stop action with a lot of funny humor. I was intrigued, trying to solve it, and laughing! Almost like James Bond meets I Love Lucy but with 2012 characters. I fell asleep reading it because I was up so late trying to finish it and I picked it up first thing in the morning to continue. Great fun.
This book had much higher stakes than the others which it made it quite fast paced and a quick read. I quite enjoyed it for what it was, a guilty pleasure book.
The ending felt quite open so I imagine the next book will continue where this left off which will be interesting.
My only problem with this book was the spelling errors. There were far more than you would expect from a published book.
The ending felt quite open so I imagine the next book will continue where this left off which will be interesting.
My only problem with this book was the spelling errors. There were far more than you would expect from a published book.
I think this may be my last Sophie Katz book. It was great while it lasted but the rides over. The book was ok but the series has lost something for me I can't quite put my finger on. The writing is still humorous though not as many laughs. Seems like Ms Davis is trying to make the plots more intricate/sophisticated but it doesn't work with this cast of characters. Sophie’s situations are becoming increasingly unbelievable.
This was the first Sophie book in a long time but it was worth waiting for. The author self published it and while there were a few errors nothing that would make it unreadable. It ended in a way that now I'm anxiously waiting for the next one. It wraps up nicely though with no huge cliffhangers.
Yet again Kyra Davis delivers a real winner and doesn't disappoint!! The book was a real page turner with tons of action and, in my opinion, the fastest paced Sophie book to date. I really hope we get to see more of Sophie in the future!!
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Absolutely amazing! It's so rare for books later in a series to be better (or as good as) the first books in the series. But this was absolutely true of this book. I listened to this on audiobook and fell in love. I already feel so close to the characters and this book did not disapoint those relationships I've cultivated through the first 5 books.
I laughed out loud HARD while listening to this book. It was absolutely hilarious, but also quite the mystery. I haven't been as hooked on one of Sop...more
I laughed out loud HARD while listening to this book. It was absolutely hilarious, but also quite the mystery. I haven't been as hooked on one of Sop...more
Usuaully it takes a while for me to get to the "can't put it down" phase with a book, but this one had me hooked in by chapter 3. I think this latest installment in the Sophie Katz series is easily as good as the first book, if not better!
To me, this book was slow in place unlike Kyra's previous books. I didn't find myself as amused either. The story line was good in spite of the above. Maybe it was the narrator that didn't impress me. I found it hard to distinguish between some of the characters.
I enjoyed the latest Sophie Katz mystery, especially as the story is getting more complex and the characters are getting more developed. However, the typos were horrendous! A good copy editor would be fantastic!
Well, I guess every series has to have the "my-boyfriend-is-in-peril-and-I-must-save-him" edition and this one is it for the Sophie Katz series. But I have to say, it's a wild, improbable, crazy, entertaining ride. I love the characters surrounding Sophie and the dialogue is high in wit and entertaining to read, even if it's Sophie talking to herself.
The mystery in this book has very little to do with the dead body and much more to do with trying to figure out who the baddest bad guys are in any...more
The mystery in this book has very little to do with the dead body and much more to do with trying to figure out who the baddest bad guys are in any...more
This book was a great addition to the Sophie Katz series. It was fun, exciting and humorous. Much better than the last one. Kyra Davis is back on track with this one!
Fun. Really enjoyed it. The only problem was the glaring spelling errors. I counted four big ones such as where she "threw open the widow" and other fun things like that.
I just love this series. Total guilty pleasure.
Love these perfect summer read!
Meh ... maybe Lifetime Movie worthy
This was my first book in the Sophie Katz series. I listened to the audio version. It was a fun, fluffy mystery story with a lot of good laughs along the way. I have to say Sophie in Vegas at a sex trade show/convention was a total riot (note to self don't listen to this while working out, you get funny looks from those around you when you are laughing to yourself. If you are looking for a good escape and some laughs along the way this book is a good choice. I will have to try some of Sophie's o...more
I think it is time for this series to end, they just aren't that much fun to read and the drama that Sophie creates for herself is getting old. I will say that there were some times that Sophie had the right to rant and rave, Anatoly hid some pretty big secrets. What I couldn't understand was why Sophie kept changing her mind, she hated him, she loved him, hated him, loved him. I was getting whiplash trying to keep up. I didn't care for the whole mafia connection and didn't really care how thing...more
The best Sophie yet!
As usual, her books make me laugh out loud! Love them!
3.5 stars
Not as good as the other books, but still fun.
Not as good as the other books, but still fun.
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Kyra Davis was born in Santa Clara, California. Her mother was single at the time of her birth and raised her with the help of Kyra's maternal grandparents in Santa Cruz, California. Her mother's side of the family is Jewish of Eastern European descent. Her father was African American and lived in Los Angeles.
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