Mindy Starns Clark's first two books in the Smart Chick Mystery series--"The Trouble with Tulip" and "Blind Dates Can Be Murder"--are followed w... read full description
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Nov 25, 2009
Theresa
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This is the third and last book in the "Smart Chick Mystery" trilogy.
Jo Tulip’s boyfriend, Danny Watkins, is off to Europe for his big break in photography and working with a world renowned photographer who Danny greatly admires. When he returns Jo hopes that he will marry her.
In the meantime, Jo is staying at her Grandmothers while she goes through physical therapy from the injuries she sustained when her house blew up. She has also been getting some e-mails re More...
Jo Tulip’s boyfriend, Danny Watkins, is off to Europe for his big break in photography and working with a world renowned photographer who Danny greatly admires. When he returns Jo hopes that he will marry her.
In the meantime, Jo is staying at her Grandmothers while she goes through physical therapy from the injuries she sustained when her house blew up. She has also been getting some e-mails re More...
Jan 04, 2010
Ruth
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Quality has definitely gone down. Not inappropriate, just not good writing. By this one, there are so many things that don't even connect or get resolved that it's plain disappointing. Quite poor writing. i was glad to get the overall story of the trilogy resolved (both the jilting and the romance with Danny).
Generally I don't plan to go backward with reviews, so I probably won't post about them here, but if you're going to read Mindy Starns Clark, read the Million Dollar Mysterie More...
Generally I don't plan to go backward with reviews, so I probably won't post about them here, but if you're going to read Mindy Starns Clark, read the Million Dollar Mysterie More...
Sep 02, 2011
Lynda
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This final book in the Smart Chick mysteries ties up the loose ends of Tulip and Danny's relationship. While Danny is pursuing the dream of a lifetime internship in Europe, Tulip finds her life is in danger and uncovers a conspiracy involving her family and the family business. A side plot involving a cure of sorts for ADHD involves a young teenager Alex, currently living with Tulip's grandmother. This was a good story better than the midwife stories also by the same author.
Jan 22, 2010
Elizabeth
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This is book #3 in a 3 part series. I read #2 and really liked it, and then started into book 3. I didn't like #3 as well as #2 but I think it ended the series well.
The book is about Jo Tulip, a household tips expert and her photographer fiance and her unusual family. The relationships between all these people revolve around a mystery. I think the reason I liked #2 better was because it was a much better and more believable mystery. The #3 mystery lacked and felt forced. The rela More...
The book is about Jo Tulip, a household tips expert and her photographer fiance and her unusual family. The relationships between all these people revolve around a mystery. I think the reason I liked #2 better was because it was a much better and more believable mystery. The #3 mystery lacked and felt forced. The rela More...
Nov 07, 2010
Teresa
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Picked up at a friends of the library book sale. Overall the book was fine just had some awkward faith based lines in it. It almost felt like the book was written as a regular mystery book and then the author went back and added some key phrases Christians might say.
Feb 13, 2009
Darla
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(Genre: Christian fiction/mystery) Pretty good mystery that once again had me guessing as to who the "bad" guy was. It was also a fun way to wrap up the series. This mystery actually began in the first book (there wasn't full closure on it) so if you read the first one, you really should read this one. I liked Jo a lot more in books 2 and 3 than I did at the beginning, so it was worth staying around to finish it off.
Dec 16, 2008
Kate
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It probably would have helped if I had read the first two first. But I'm not totally convinced I would have finished the series had I started with the first. It was pretty typical for Christian chick-lit even with the mystery twist.
May 25, 2010
Shanda
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310 pgs
3rd & final book in smart chick mystery series. Easy read with happy ending. Cheesy Christian romance mystery is the best description I can give it. Light-hearted and fun.
3rd & final book in smart chick mystery series. Easy read with happy ending. Cheesy Christian romance mystery is the best description I can give it. Light-hearted and fun.
Jan 06, 2010
Heather
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This was the best of this trilogy. It wasn't as predictable as the first two. This is a fun series if you are looking for something light.
Aug 10, 2009
Cyndee
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Very good story, would have gotten 4 stars if not for the religious themes and dialogue that sometimes got in the way.
Jul 16, 2010
Michael
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This is the last of the series. See My review in "The Trouble with Tulip".
Sep 27, 2008
Debi
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This was the 3rd book in the Smart Chick Mysteries series. The first 2 books are The Trouble with Tulip and Blind Dates Can Be Murder. You'll want to read those first to understand better what's happening in this 3rd book. The Smart Chick Mysteries are a combination chick lit and mystery - really fun reads. Highly recommended.
Jo Tulip finds herself in danger once again and must solve the mystery of who is trying to kill her. Meanwhile, the love of her life is in Europe and must make some c More...
Jo Tulip finds herself in danger once again and must solve the mystery of who is trying to kill her. Meanwhile, the love of her life is in Europe and must make some c More...
Jul 20, 2010
Lonnie
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The motive was a bit confusing in this book, but I loved the way Mindy ended the series.
Dec 15, 2008
Karen
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I enjoyed the last book of the Smart Chick trilogy. It was a little predictable in parts, but I still enjoyed Jo's characterization. Plus, because Danny, Jo's boyfriend, was in Paris, I said, "Ooh, la la," every time I cracked open the cover.
Oct 06, 2008
Jessica
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What I enjoyed most about this series is the relationship between Jo and Danny. They are great characters to read. There is a religious undertone that was a strength of the characters, but not "in your face." The relationship with Jo's grandmother is great in this book.
Oct 07, 2007
Sheryl
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This is the third book in the "Smart Chick Mystery" series by this author. It's about a smart chick who solves the problems that somehow always land in her lap. Maybe not always the most probable of storylines, but it's a fun read nonetheless.
Dec 18, 2009
Jessica
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Loved it, loved it, loved it! All three books in this trilogy were so fun. Quirky, quick reads that made me smile. Clark is one of my favorites for sure.
Feb 08, 2008
Cathleen
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Couldn't wait for it to be over. Tres disappointing for a promising series and for a previously enjoyed author.
Jul 22, 2011
Sidney
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I enjoy this author. Good books with no bad language, etc. Light reading, but interesting mysteries!
May 22, 2010
Sheri
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Unfortunately the book did not hold my interest and I did not complete it.
