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Dood van een masseuse

(Bailey Weggins Mystery #2)

Kate White (Goodreads Author),

Annemieke Oltheten (Translator)

3.69 · Rating details · 3,257 ratings · 210 reviews

Misdaadjournaliste Bailey Weggins is hard aan rust toe. Een vriendin van haar moeder die een beauty-farm in Massachusetts runt, heeft haar al tijden geleden een geheel verzorgd weekend aangeboden, en eindelijk maakt Bailey daar gebruik van.

Veel tijd om te rusten krijgt ze niet want in de beauty-farm wordt een masseuse vermoord. Bailey komt meteen in actie.

Ze zal snel moete ...more

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Published May 22nd 2008 by Poema Pocket (first published January 1st 2003)

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Dec 04, 2019 ABookwormWithWine rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-fiction, female-authors, murder-mystery-thriller, series-book, badass-women, crime, females-sleuthing, contemporary, oldies-but-goodies, womens-fiction

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5

A Body to Die For by Kate White was such a fun second book to the Bailey Weggins series! It was shorter than If Looks Could Kill and more concise, but still had the trademark descriptions that I have come to love White for. "In the mirror I noticed that my face was flushed. Nothing serious, just the same degree of red you'd see on someone who'd been scorched by a blowtorch or was in the throes of scarlet fever." How can I not love descriptions like that?

White is seriously the bes ...more

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Feb 03, 2011 Marie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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

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Aug 24, 2018 Tamara rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Good read!

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Jul 25, 2011 L.E. Fidler rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: abusive-relationships, books-i-can-read-in-under-3-hours, predictable-villain, convoluted-love-triangle, mystery, sequel, guilty-pleasure, creepy-hotel-sex, secret-shame

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

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Dec 25, 2008 Мεģαnn rated it did not like it · review of another edition

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

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May 12, 2020 Ferne rated it liked it · review of another edition

Recommends it for: Anyone that likes a combination of mystery, crime, & romance all against the backdrop of Manhattan.

I like this series! I like the lead character Bailey Weggins including her vehicle of choice (Jeep). I'm not sure why I missed Book 2 as I've read Book 1, 3, and 4 but I knew that I wanted to go back and read the story missed and I'm glad I did. I don't want to miss any of Bailey's adventures and/or sleuthing.

Bailey Weggins is still working as a contributing editor for Gloss magazine and an assignment isn't due until next Friday so it seems the perfect time to enjoy a little R&R at the Cedar Inn I like this series! I like the lead character Bailey Weggins including her vehicle of choice (Jeep). I'm not sure why I missed Book 2 as I've read Book 1, 3, and 4 but I knew that I wanted to go back and read the story missed and I'm glad I did. I don't want to miss any of Bailey's adventures and/or sleuthing.

Bailey Weggins is still working as a contributing editor for Gloss magazine and an assignment isn't due until next Friday so it seems the perfect time to enjoy a little R&R at the Cedar Inn and Spa owned by Danielle (aka Danny) Hubner, one of her Mom's college girlfriends. Bailey’s own friendship with Danny began after the death of Bailey’s father when Bailey was only 12. Bailey’s Mom was struggling with her own grief and at times it was hard to comfort her daughter too. Danny has been inviting Bailey to visit the spa ever since she opened it about 3-4 years ago but with Bailey’s work commitments and trying to recover from her own short-lived marriage it was easy to put off acceptance of the invitation. But those of us who know Bailey also know that a weekend away may bring either the encounter of a new love interest or a new story related to crime or both.

Bailey is a natural sleuth not only with her experience that began as a crime writer for a newspaper in the 10 years after college but also as she’s a natural at asking questions. Her questions often put her in more danger than she realizes until she has more pieces of the puzzle or mystery of the crime. There are usually some handsome men during her sleuthing expeditions – either ex-boyfriends or ex-connections from previous cases or new possibilities.

I also love the 70-year old neighbor, Landon who lives across the hall from Bailey as he’s a good listener who sometimes cooks for Bailey and sometimes they enjoy each other’s company at a local restaurant. Landon reminds me of Henry, landlord and neighbor of Kinsey Millhone who was not only a terrific baker but often invited Kinsey to dinner in his home or they shared a meal together at the neighborhood tavern owned by Henry’s sister Rosie.

Time for me to read Book 5. I simply can't wait to spend more time with Bailey! ...more

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Dec 08, 2017 Hermien rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: crime-thriller, hebrew, series

Fast paced easy to read murder mystery with a likeable amateur sleuth.

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Sep 15, 2020 Shelley Lawrence rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020, mystery-thriller, 2020-mystery-thriller

1.75 stars
Unfortunately this book was a miss for me. Honestly, I skim read from the halfway point to the near end.

After the initial part of the plot was underway, I lost interest and it became rather amateur and cliched to me. I figured out who committed the crime early on, which is unusual for me, and I did not care for the romance whatsoever. It was just all kinds of wrong and I was surprised that such an intelligent woman, writer and investigator was unable to see that this man she was commi ...more

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Jun 25, 2018 Denise rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A Body to Die For by Kate White is a well written mystery that takes place in a spa. The characters are well developed, likeable and interesting. The main female character is a perfect example of why the book was interesting. It is a true page turner as I finished this novel in one day. My neighbour recommended this book because one of victims’ last name was Gianelli. I just had to read it and was not disappointed! Will look forward to reading more books by Kate White.

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Dec 29, 2020 Kelly Schnorrbusch rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, audiobook, read-2019

3.5 stars

I quite enjoyed Kate Walsh's narration of the book. I didn't read book 1, but I didn't feel like I was missing out on any pertinent information here. This moved a decent pace and kept me guessing early on as to who was behind the murder. I'd read others in the series as I figure they would also be serviceable and a bit fun with a decent mystery. ...more

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Nov 29, 2017 Mackenzie - PhDiva Books rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: chick-lit, crime, guilty-pleasure, journalist

The second Bailey Weggins, and a fun read!!!

There's only so many times I can gush about the fun Bailey Weggins series, but I suppose if I'm reviewing, its as good a place to gush as any! Bailey Weggins is a fictional true crime writer in New York City, who routinely finds herself in the middle of a murder scene, and uses her keen journalistic skills and brain to help solve the mystery. I've heard the Bailey Weggins books described as Sex and the City meets Nancy Drew, and its very accurate!

Some The second Bailey Weggins, and a fun read!!!

There's only so many times I can gush about the fun Bailey Weggins series, but I suppose if I'm reviewing, its as good a place to gush as any! Bailey Weggins is a fictional true crime writer in New York City, who routinely finds herself in the middle of a murder scene, and uses her keen journalistic skills and brain to help solve the mystery. I've heard the Bailey Weggins books described as Sex and the City meets Nancy Drew, and its very accurate!

Some readers don't respond as well to these books. There are lots of comments made about fashion and appearances. I like these, but they certainly throw back to a YA type style, though these books are certainly not YA. I love the descriptors, and I've always been a magazine reader--these felt right in line with other things I've read and enjoyed in the past.

Plot Teaser

Bailey has had a rough few months in our previous book, and she is ready to get out of NYC for a few days. An old friend of her mother's that she is fond of invites Bailey up to rural Massachusetts for a stay at her Cedar Inn hotel and luxury spa. The hotel is nestled in the woods and has cute coming out the wazoo. Bailey can't imagine anything better than a relaxing weekend at an Asian-inspired, tranquil spa, and she wants to see her mom's friend. She has worried that she sounded stressed on the phone, and she was always there for Bailey after her mom died.

But, when Bailey is settled into the spa and enjoying the soothing decor, she literally stumbles across a dead body wrapped in spa mud wrappers in a treatment room. As Bailey is thrust into another mystery, she must abandon her plans for a soothing weekend away. If she wants to be there to support her friend, she'll have to be careful. There's a murderer on site, and the list of suspects is growing by the hour. The worst part is, there's a good chance the murderer may have been another employee at the spa!

Bailey chases down leads and uses her guest status to get close to the other Spa staff, in an attempt to find out clues about how the victim ended up dead. But Bailey needs to move quickly, before she becomes the next target!

Reflection

This is a fun read. Kate White is my go-to author when I'm in a reading slump. Her books are fun, snappy, and move quickly. The perfect read for when a more serious, slow-building book may not capture my attention. I recommend this book to fans of mysteries with a serving of chick-lit. I'd almost verge on classifying this series on the brink of a cozy mystery, though there are some notable differences as well. It does have that non-law enforcement heroine-turned-detective that cozy mysteries often showcase. And her free-lance writing career makes Bailey the perfect person to chase down leads.
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Feb 03, 2012 Carol rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery

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

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Mar 06, 2012 Linda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I simply love reading the Bailey Weggins mystery novels by Kate White. "A Body to Die For" is the third book I've read by this talented author, and second in the Bailey Weggins series. Ms. White keeps me guessing and changing my mind nearly every page and the ending is always a delightful surprise. Can't wait to read the next book in the series, "Til Death Do Us Part"! ...more

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Jul 22, 2014 Danni rated it liked it · review of another edition

Borrowed book. This one was a little harder to figure out.

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Jul 18, 2015 Katherine Berger rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Kinda blah. But then again, I did read it....

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Jul 19, 2019 Coralee Hicks rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: cozy-mystery

The lives of the rich would not be complete without Spa Days. Who would not wish to spend a day filled with soothing massages, manicures, pedicures, even perhaps a seaweed wrap? All the luxurious temptations are here in White's second installment of the Bailey Weggins Mystery series.

Bailey needs a break. Still recovering from the adventure in book 1, she is also disheartened by possibly being dumped by her new man. Drawn and tired, she jumps at the chance for a free weekend at an elegant B & B ...more

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Aug 16, 2019 Shanika Amazan rated it did not like it · review of another edition

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Jul 13, 2019 Jennifer rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-thriller

3.5 stars. I enjoy the Bailey Weggins mystery series because they are kind of a "fluffy" mystery. Bailey is a writer that freelances for a few different magazines in New York City, but tends to prefer the true crime stories. Especially stories where she can dig in a become the amateur detective. She always seems to find trouble and always wants to find romance in her life. She's a smart, chic character that often does some dumb things that make you roll your eyes. This book is no exception...

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Jun 30, 2017 Primadonna rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery

Between 2 and 3. It is actually an enjoyable read. However, too much details tend to cloud the issue. And the ending is just meh, too abrupt. In a way, it is true, this is like a Nancy Drew mystery. Light and sometimes fun and it can be shallow at times. I think the issue with Mylar thing is way too much, the culprit could have done it differently, I suppose. But I guess the usage of Mylar is meant to be shocking and frightening.

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Dec 20, 2020 Carol rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is the second in the series featuring Bailey Weggins, journalist and investigator. In this book Bailey is asked to go to the Cedar Inn Spa and help a family friend who owns the spa. It was nice to get Bailey out of New York City for a change. However, she discovers a dead body wrapped in mylar in one of the rooms in the spa and interferes with the investigation of course. This is another good entry in this series and I will keep reading the adventures of Bailey.

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Jan 24, 2019 Helen Campbell rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This, the second book in the Bailey Weggins series, was a big improvement over Kate White's first book. There is more dialogue, shorter paragraphs and the story flowed smoothly. Bailey is a unique character who never takes advice and always gets into trouble because of that. Kind of like real life, eh? ...more

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Nov 13, 2020 S.T. rated it did not like it · review of another edition

I read the first book in this series and gave it two and a half stars. Decided I’d give the second book a try to see if this was a possible character and/or series I could get into. Alas, I can not. The books are trite and the main character is also trite. I actually struggled to finish the book and that’s telling. The books are a quick, easy read.

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Feb 24, 2018 Karen Sheldon rated it liked it · review of another edition

Good follow up

I'm really enjoying this series. One of the special treats is the comic relief she throws in here and there. I liked it because I wasn't sure about "who Dunn it" till Bailey did. ...more

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Mar 22, 2019 Aj rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mysteries

Wow just wow. I'm not gonna lie I didn't see this one coming but at the same time I had a niggling in the back of my brain that the killer was someone who I'd never expect.
I really liked this story despite the fact that I equally abhor stories where curiosity almost kills the cat.
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May 12, 2017 Manjit rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Murder mystery thriller, will not be able to put it away till it is finished. Easy read for vacations.

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Sep 06, 2017 Cassidy rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Nothing special, but an easily read, fun mystery. Rolled my eyes a few times but overall didn't mind some mindless fluff. ...more

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Oct 29, 2017 Lori rated it liked it · review of another edition

Enjoyed it, haven’t read her before but will look for her other books

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Dec 14, 2017 Mintzis rated it it was ok · review of another edition

A crime writer turns detective. The plot has lots of red herrings, including lots of hunks who parade as possible love interest for the crime writer. Yuck. Too much.

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Dec 24, 2017 Deb White rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Bailey, who is a freelance writer of crime, is asked to help a friend who owns a spa in Warren, MA. A massage therapist is murdered. Who did it? Bailey investigates.

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Jan 31, 2018 Annie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: library, mystery-thriller

very much enjoy this series

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About Kate White

Kate White

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Kate White is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen novels of suspense: seven standalone psychological thrillers, including Have You Seen Me? (an Amazon Editors’ mystery and thriller pick for 2020), as well as eight Bailey Weggins mysteries.

Her next suspense novel, The Fiancée, will be published on June 29, 2021.

For fourteen years Kate served as the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magaz ...more