Contractors and Conundrums: A Button Club Mystery Short Read

Button Club #4

by Joan Raymond

Will a Crumbling Roof Expose Deception?



When button club member Paige Melton's roof mysteriously gives way, havoc brews beneath the rubble. With her cozy home reduced to a pile of debris, she's forced to hire contractors for repairs. But are the men who show up legitimate? Sensing ill intent, Paige's loyal friends leap into action.

Through amateur sleuthing, crumbling walls, and steadfast teamwork, the women prove they'll do anything to protect one of their own. With Paige's safety at risk, can the ladies demolish crime and rebuild her home, or will they find themselves tangled in a dangerous demolition debacle?

Contractors and Conundrums, a story of camaraderie, laughter, and small-town charm where four spirited women use courage and wit to restore what matters most—their enduring friendships. Pick up your copy today!

87 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 23, 2024

About the author

Joan Raymond was born in Fresno, California, in 1958. She started writing short stories in the fourth grade. At the age of 11, her mother gave her a diary, which sparked her love of storytelling. She submitted her first children's poem in 1980. She also received her first rejection (for that poem) in 1980.

Determined to write, she returned to college at 54 and earned her BA and MA in Creative Writing/English. During that same time, she submitted many of her short stories and was published both in print and online for her works of fiction and nonfiction.
Joan now lives in Bakersfield, California where she teaches creative writing classes and writes novels and children's stories. More information about Joan can be found on her website

Reviews

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book four deserves an encore ,it really does . I love the cover of this book too. Paige Melton has a crumbling roof so what’s she gonna do? Get in the contractors ,am I right ,but just what is going on is outer sight ,such is her plight. You see she senses that something’s off . These men are not what they claim to be. So here we have another mystery and the gang’s all here . They’ll see her straight ,and navigate to ensure the job’s done and the day is won . Great writing as ever ,Joan Raymond is very clever at the weave and deceive to achieve her goal ,to entertain us all

[Annis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love following these inquiring, justice-seeking, food-loving women of Pheasant Valley. This installment centers on Paige as the Button Club thwarts scamming contractors who also think it's within their rights to sexually harass customers. Once again, club members "go the distance" to help their community and each other. And readers are let in on some tasty recipes.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

These button club cozies are as cute as buttons! I am growing to love these characters as their bonds with each other continue to grow stronger. They are always on a brave mission and there is nothing they wouldn’t do for a friend. Love that Paige is getting romantically involved. And don’t forget Ed’s recipes attached in the link.

[D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

With Paige and her home at risk, I am glad she has the Button Club. They pull together and figure out what is happening with the demo team. This is a great story.