Kimberly G. Giarratano
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Dead and Breakfast (Cayo Hueso Mystery #1)
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2016
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Grunge Gods and Graveyards
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2014
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One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
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2015
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Tales of Girls and Gadgets (Brave New Girls, #1)
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2015
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The Lady in Blue: A Grunge Gods and Graveyards Mystery
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2015
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School Lies
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2018
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Death of a Dancing Queen
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Ghost and Found (A Cayo Hueso Mystery Book 2)
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Mean Streaks: Three Short Mysteries
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"This is one of the freshest, most fun PI novels I’ve ever read. Giarratano writes with humor and heart to deliver a one-of-a-kind investigator and a sophisticated mystery. A knockout series debut."
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“beads of sweat had collected between her breasts and her legs felt slick with moisture.”
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
“Sam dragged her over to a small plot. Unlike the historic ones, this seemed like an ordinary grave. The headstone read Paul Danvers 1950-1997. “And this guy,” Sam said through clenched teeth. “Got so drunk one night, he accidentally set his house on fire, killing himself and his seventeen-year-old son.” Margot pulled back. This date had turned as sour as the feeling in her gut. “Murdered his own son.” Sam’s voice was tight and full of emotion. “He was going to college in the fall. Got a full ride and everything.” “That’s awful,” said Margot. “Where’s the son buried?” “So glad you asked.” Sam smiled so mournfully that Margot regretted asking at all. He pointed to the headstone next to Paul’s. In the darkness, it was nearly impossible to make out the young man’s name. Margot knelt on the soft grass and leaned forward, using the light from her cellphone to see the engraving. She gasped and nearly dropped the phone. “Sam Danvers,” she said, barely getting out the words. “That’s not funny.” Margot’s hands shook. “Is your name really Sam?” He no longer smiled, just nodded. “It is.” Sam came in close and said her name in such a soft whisper, Margot ached to touch him. He reached up to her face and tucked a strand of wavy hair behind her ear. “If things were different at all…” She put her hands on his. His skin felt dry and cold while hers felt clammy. “What does that mean? If what was different?” Sam leaned in, his face encased in shadows, and kissed Margot. She gasped before being taken in by the kiss. His breath tasted oddly of licorice and she was suddenly aware of the scent of fresh-cut grass. His lips were soft, but his kiss was urgent. He gripped the belt loops of Margot’s jean shorts and pulled her in tight against his chest. Her head swam and her heart pounded. She pulled away from him and attempted to catch her breath. She looked at him, her eyes bright with fury. “That wasn’t an answer.” He ran his hands through his hair. A typical guy stall tactic, thought Margot. But Sam wasn’t stalling. He was struggling. “Margot, I’m Sam Danvers,” he said. Margot shook her head — “No. No. No.” — and marched away from him.”
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
“On Duval Street, the buzzing of motorized scooters and the cacophony of happy tourists meshed together in a noisy symphony.”
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
“beads of sweat had collected between her breasts and her legs felt slick with moisture.”
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
“On Duval Street, the buzzing of motorized scooters and the cacophony of happy tourists meshed together in a noisy symphony.”
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
― One Night Is All You Need: A Short Story
“Recognizing that people's reactions don't belong to you is the only sane way to create. If people enjoy what you've created, terrific. If people ignore what you've created, too bad. If people misunderstand what you've created, don't sweat it. And what if people absolutely hate what you've created? What if people attack you with savage vitriol, and insult your intelligence, and malign your motives, and drag your good name through the mud? Just smile sweetly and suggest - as politely as you possibly can - that they go make their own fucking art. Then stubbornly continue making yours.”
― Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
― Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

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