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Tiffany Black Mysteries #2
Green Eyes in Las Vegas
When cupcake-loving croupier and private investigator Tiffany Black witnesses a handsome, green-eyed man making a getaway after an art heist, she finds her normally chaotic life becoming even more complicated.
Tiffany flits between her two new cases: investigating the missing Van Gogh, and the murder of a Hollywood starlet with a secret life. When her investigation takes an intriguing turn and a man with mesmerizing green eyes comes into her life, Tiffany starts to wonder if this man might be the missing link between both crimes...
When her octogenarian friend Glenn starts dating a very inappropriate woman, and Nanna starts calling a twenty-something-year-old her “boyfriend”, Tiffany wonders if being attracted to a potential criminal might not be so crazy after all.
As she follows the investigation from movie sets to museums, danger strikes a little too close to home when Tiffany discovers that not only was the dead girl being stalked, someone with a deadly motive appears to be watching her too...
Tiffany flits between her two new cases: investigating the missing Van Gogh, and the murder of a Hollywood starlet with a secret life. When her investigation takes an intriguing turn and a man with mesmerizing green eyes comes into her life, Tiffany starts to wonder if this man might be the missing link between both crimes...
When her octogenarian friend Glenn starts dating a very inappropriate woman, and Nanna starts calling a twenty-something-year-old her “boyfriend”, Tiffany wonders if being attracted to a potential criminal might not be so crazy after all.
As she follows the investigation from movie sets to museums, danger strikes a little too close to home when Tiffany discovers that not only was the dead girl being stalked, someone with a deadly motive appears to be watching her too...
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2014
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A.R. Winters
91 books300 followersA.R. Winters is a cozy mystery writer who loves writing about crazy characters and vibrant locations. And food, lots of delicious food!
When not writing, A.R. Winters is usually busy eating too much cake...
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March 26, 2014
While the second in a series, this book stands alone just fine.
Green Eyes was a quick, light mystery read. I didn't find it especially funny though and only laughed once near the end. I found myself comparing it to the Stephanie Plum series and there are a lot of similarities. Matching making mother, really unfortunate prospective grooms, a quirky grandmother, Stone, her sexy PI/security guy mentor (will they or won't they???). However, Tiffany, while inexperienced, isn't the fiasco as a PI as Stephanie is as a bounty hunter and grandma is a successful poker player,not a funeral junkie. Tiffany's Lula appears to be Ian, her neighbor, who while ineffectual like Lula and helps in the end, is quite different from Lula otherwise. There's also a potential love triangle between Tiffany, Stone and Green Eyes. And like The Plum series, the story line is a little light on the actual investigation.
I have grown quite unhappy with The Plum series, so if Tiffany actually grows as a PI and the stories don't degenerate into exploding animals, chases, and an interminable love triangle I'll be happy to continue reading the series.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
Green Eyes was a quick, light mystery read. I didn't find it especially funny though and only laughed once near the end. I found myself comparing it to the Stephanie Plum series and there are a lot of similarities. Matching making mother, really unfortunate prospective grooms, a quirky grandmother, Stone, her sexy PI/security guy mentor (will they or won't they???). However, Tiffany, while inexperienced, isn't the fiasco as a PI as Stephanie is as a bounty hunter and grandma is a successful poker player,not a funeral junkie. Tiffany's Lula appears to be Ian, her neighbor, who while ineffectual like Lula and helps in the end, is quite different from Lula otherwise. There's also a potential love triangle between Tiffany, Stone and Green Eyes. And like The Plum series, the story line is a little light on the actual investigation.
I have grown quite unhappy with The Plum series, so if Tiffany actually grows as a PI and the stories don't degenerate into exploding animals, chases, and an interminable love triangle I'll be happy to continue reading the series.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
November 28, 2019
I enjoy this series, and like reading about the mysteries and adventures Tiffany Black gets into in Las Vegas. In this one, she sees a man descending through the air via parachute, watches him fold up his parachute, and get into a fancy car and drive away, and suspects that he might be a criminal. When she hears about the theft of a very valuable painting, she remembers that he was carrying some similar under his arm as he walked away from her, and the chase is on. When a murder happens that she thinks is linked to the theft, things get even more complicated. It is a good mystery with lots of twists and turns, and Tiffany solves it well.
July 16, 2020
GREEN EYES IN LAS VEGAS
I just want to say I really liked the book. I think it is always nice to have a strong character. It was Avery summer read.
I just want to say I really liked the book. I think it is always nice to have a strong character. It was Avery summer read.
March 8, 2014
4 STARS
I liked Green Eyes in Las Vegas. It was funny, lot of interesting characters, lots of suspects. It is a cozy mystery.
Tiffany Black is a casino dealer. She is also a brand new P.I. She has a crazy family, goofy neighbors and gets into a lot of trouble. Just by being herself.
Tiffany walking home after work sees a man in ski mask, in a suit & parachute off the strip. He has green eyes that wink at her gets into a car and disappears. She can't stop thinking about him. She finds out their was a art theft in that neighborhood.
Tiffany gets her second case looking into a actress murder. The cops just think it was a burglary gone wrong. Her friend thinks they are wrong and they don't know everything about her.
Tiffany's family keeps getting reports that she is doing dangerous things. Like for example when she goes to a strip club. Her mom keeps fixing her up with guys.
It seems someone is always watching her. Then she finds pictures of her and a threat in her apartment.
In some ways she reminds me of Stephanie Plumb. Except for a cleaner story and her cars are not exploding all the time.
The setting for the book is Las Vegas. It is fast paced book.
I want to read more books by A.R. Winters in the future. They are fun entertaining story.
I was given this ebook and asked in return to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
03/07/2014 Published ISBN 9781596446588
March 29, 2014
This was a really fun book. I liked the mystery and the hint of romance blossoming. It was a very quick read that leaves me wanting to read more books in this series. Great job.
July 31, 2016
I love these books! They are simple in nature, fast paced and quick to read, and HIGHLY entertaining!
For those who don't know, Tiffany Black is a croupier in Vegas by night, a private investigator the rest of the time. Her first big case she solved a wealthy man's murder. She has a friend, Stone, who serves as a bodyguard should the need arise but there is also a hint of attraction between them, although so far Tiffany denies it. She also has a good friend on the force, Emily, and her family lives nearby. Her Nanna is a hoot, a gambler, and always looking to set Tiffany up with men she'd have no intention of dating.
When the story opens, Tiffany has just gotten off work. It's 3am and she's walking home to her small apartment when she hears a noise behind her. She turns just as a man parachuting from the sky lands on the sidewalk. She's instantly taken by his gorgeous green eyes. It's all she can see of his face because he's wearing a ski mask. She does notice,however, the expensive suit he's wearing and the bright red sports car he gets into before driving away. Oh, and he winks at her. Intrigued, she's unable to get him out of her mind. Then she finds out an expensive work of art, a Van Gogh, was stolen from a private collection just around the corner from where she ran into Mr. Green Eyes. She ends up talking to the police as well as the insurance company underwriting the painting. They end up asking her to look into the theft.
In the meantime, she's asked to look into the murder of a stripper. The girl's friend comes to Tiffany for help because the police have dismissed the case as a mugging gone bad. Not sure there's much she can do, Tiffany agrees to look into it. So what happens when there appears to be a link between the two cases? And what will Tiffany do when she runs into Mr. Green Eyes again, this time in plain sight, and she finds out he owns a casino and is well liked about town? Was she mistaken in her identity of him as a thief? What should she do when he begins to pursue her? And who keeps leaving threats in her apartment for her to find when she gets off work? We also meet her neighbor, Ian, here when someone tries to kill Tiffany and she ends up taking cover in Ian's apartment. He's a bit of a dork, in a nice way, can be extremely annoying, and somehow manages to think he's her new partner. He even watches Castle re-runs to bone up on his skills!
I breezed through this in one sitting. Didn't want to put it down. I can't wait to see how these characters continue to grow and how Tiffany's relationship with each one progresses. Am very curious about the ex-CIA, Stone. Would love to see something blossom between him and Tiffany. This was definitely a winner.
For those who don't know, Tiffany Black is a croupier in Vegas by night, a private investigator the rest of the time. Her first big case she solved a wealthy man's murder. She has a friend, Stone, who serves as a bodyguard should the need arise but there is also a hint of attraction between them, although so far Tiffany denies it. She also has a good friend on the force, Emily, and her family lives nearby. Her Nanna is a hoot, a gambler, and always looking to set Tiffany up with men she'd have no intention of dating.
When the story opens, Tiffany has just gotten off work. It's 3am and she's walking home to her small apartment when she hears a noise behind her. She turns just as a man parachuting from the sky lands on the sidewalk. She's instantly taken by his gorgeous green eyes. It's all she can see of his face because he's wearing a ski mask. She does notice,however, the expensive suit he's wearing and the bright red sports car he gets into before driving away. Oh, and he winks at her. Intrigued, she's unable to get him out of her mind. Then she finds out an expensive work of art, a Van Gogh, was stolen from a private collection just around the corner from where she ran into Mr. Green Eyes. She ends up talking to the police as well as the insurance company underwriting the painting. They end up asking her to look into the theft.
In the meantime, she's asked to look into the murder of a stripper. The girl's friend comes to Tiffany for help because the police have dismissed the case as a mugging gone bad. Not sure there's much she can do, Tiffany agrees to look into it. So what happens when there appears to be a link between the two cases? And what will Tiffany do when she runs into Mr. Green Eyes again, this time in plain sight, and she finds out he owns a casino and is well liked about town? Was she mistaken in her identity of him as a thief? What should she do when he begins to pursue her? And who keeps leaving threats in her apartment for her to find when she gets off work? We also meet her neighbor, Ian, here when someone tries to kill Tiffany and she ends up taking cover in Ian's apartment. He's a bit of a dork, in a nice way, can be extremely annoying, and somehow manages to think he's her new partner. He even watches Castle re-runs to bone up on his skills!
I breezed through this in one sitting. Didn't want to put it down. I can't wait to see how these characters continue to grow and how Tiffany's relationship with each one progresses. Am very curious about the ex-CIA, Stone. Would love to see something blossom between him and Tiffany. This was definitely a winner.
April 28, 2015
Tiffany strikes again.
These books are very entertaining, unfortunately the resemblance to the characters in Janet Evanoviches Stephanie Plum series and these stories are all too apparent. A good fun read nonetheless.
These books are very entertaining, unfortunately the resemblance to the characters in Janet Evanoviches Stephanie Plum series and these stories are all too apparent. A good fun read nonetheless.
August 16, 2015
Cute story. Better than the first one. Can't wait to read the next one.
Cute story. Better than the first one. Still too much like the Stephanie Plum stories. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Cute story. Better than the first one. Still too much like the Stephanie Plum stories. I'm looking forward to the next one.
March 28, 2018
Since it was included in Kindle Unlimited, I've decided to read the second book, even though the first was kind of bland.
Tiffany still sees becoming a PI as her way out being a blackjack dealer. A friend of her client from the first book hires her to find out, who killed her best friend/roommate. The victim wanted to become an actress and therefore worked as a stripper on weekends. But, she was about to star in an indie film and had a rich fiancé. The murder investigation is then diluted with two more side plots that could be connected or not. For one, Tiffany witnesses a burglary (someone steals a painting and jumps off a building to escape) and also, she receives threatening letters.
The murder investigation starts well enough, with Tiffany questioning all the victim's acquaintances, but by the end of the book, she starts accusing everyone but the mailman of being the killer, as she has no clue who actually did the deed. To be fair, there weren't any clues to the killer's identity. If he/she hadn't gotten nervous at the end and started acting strangely, I wouldn't have figured it out either. While the series reads mostly like a whodunnit, it doesn't offer the necessary clues to allow readers to properly solve the murder.
Aside from the murder investigation, the series features two things that could turn into potential disasters further into the series.
Number 1 is the running gag of Tiffany's mum trying to set her up with men. I don't care how desperate a mother is for grandchildren, there is no way that she would introduce her to some fat loser, who lives in his mother's basement playing computer games and looks for someone else to mooch off. That part was probably supposed to be funny, but I found it annoying.
Number 2 is a love triangle (I hate those) lurking on the horizon, as Tiffany meets a Thomas Crown wannabe to compliment her Ex-James Bond.
So, still not in love with the series, but there is far worse out there.
Tiffany still sees becoming a PI as her way out being a blackjack dealer. A friend of her client from the first book hires her to find out, who killed her best friend/roommate. The victim wanted to become an actress and therefore worked as a stripper on weekends. But, she was about to star in an indie film and had a rich fiancé. The murder investigation is then diluted with two more side plots that could be connected or not. For one, Tiffany witnesses a burglary (someone steals a painting and jumps off a building to escape) and also, she receives threatening letters.
The murder investigation starts well enough, with Tiffany questioning all the victim's acquaintances, but by the end of the book, she starts accusing everyone but the mailman of being the killer, as she has no clue who actually did the deed. To be fair, there weren't any clues to the killer's identity. If he/she hadn't gotten nervous at the end and started acting strangely, I wouldn't have figured it out either. While the series reads mostly like a whodunnit, it doesn't offer the necessary clues to allow readers to properly solve the murder.
Aside from the murder investigation, the series features two things that could turn into potential disasters further into the series.
Number 1 is the running gag of Tiffany's mum trying to set her up with men. I don't care how desperate a mother is for grandchildren, there is no way that she would introduce her to some fat loser, who lives in his mother's basement playing computer games and looks for someone else to mooch off. That part was probably supposed to be funny, but I found it annoying.
Number 2 is a love triangle (I hate those) lurking on the horizon, as Tiffany meets a Thomas Crown wannabe to compliment her Ex-James Bond.
So, still not in love with the series, but there is far worse out there.
April 16, 2018
Tiffany Black is a a casino dealer who is attempting to become a full time private investigator in Las Vegas. She has some decent contacts and some friends who are in her corner on the career change, which helps, but her instincts are still a work in progress. Through all of this, she's two for two in solving her first two cases, albeit via quite a bit of luck helping along the way.
A.R. Winters has done a nice job making the first two books in the Black Mystery Series interesting, relatively fast moving and with the charater development of the main character, who is likeable, fun, humerous, naive at times and most importantly easily relatable to for the reader. Green Eyes in Vegas also does an excellent job of introducing some related characters to the protagonist and unveiling their quirky interesting personalities as well.
Personally, I've always prefered a little darker and deeper detailed mystery novel (I.E Coben, Deaver & Swanson) but Winters provides a nice change of pace with her writing style which, while still a mystery novel is a little lighter and is infused with a little more quirkiness and humor. Looking forward to continuing on with the Tiffany Black Mystery series.
A.R. Winters has done a nice job making the first two books in the Black Mystery Series interesting, relatively fast moving and with the charater development of the main character, who is likeable, fun, humerous, naive at times and most importantly easily relatable to for the reader. Green Eyes in Vegas also does an excellent job of introducing some related characters to the protagonist and unveiling their quirky interesting personalities as well.
Personally, I've always prefered a little darker and deeper detailed mystery novel (I.E Coben, Deaver & Swanson) but Winters provides a nice change of pace with her writing style which, while still a mystery novel is a little lighter and is infused with a little more quirkiness and humor. Looking forward to continuing on with the Tiffany Black Mystery series.
August 18, 2022
Tiff is back still trying to build up clientele for her P.I. business. She gets a referral and is on the case looking into a suspicious murder of a stripper/actress. Investigating the murder she picks up more business from an insurance company looking into the theft of a painting. Tiffany witnessed the thief parachuting down in front of her. All she remembers are piercing, twinkling green eyes. Not much to go on she has a run in with a jerk police detective in charge of the case. Gathering information Tiff encounters the green eyed man who is a rich philanthropist. Jack has the eyes but is he the thief? He's connected to the movie that Tiffany's dead actress was in and is trying to charm Tiff into dating him. Confused and trying to muddle through information she gets help from Stone who is always willing to help and possibly more with the weird chemistry between them. To top everything off, someone is stalking Tiffany so her neighbor Ian volunteers to be her bodyguard leading to hilarious consequences
September 11, 2019
This was another good Tiffany Black Mystery. In this one Tiffany is coming home from work at the casino and a man shows up from behind her wearing a mask and he has pretty green eyes. Tiffany is mesmerized by his green eyes. Come to find out a Van Gogh painting was stolen and mr green eyes stole it. Tiffany gets a new case to figure out who killed a movie starlet. Tiffany knows someone is watching her and someone keeps leaving messages under her door. Her granny finds a young boyfriend and her mother parades all kinds of potential boyfriends who seem to be really bad. Oh let's not forget about the sexy PI Stone who took Tiffany under his wing. There are some interesting twists and turns. There are knives, a plane trip oh my will Tiffany find the man of her dreams and solve her cases. I will continue reading this series and i recommend it to anyone who loves this type of mystery.
June 19, 2020
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Tiffany Black
Stone
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What happens?
Tiffany is hired to look into the murder of a young stripper. She is also asked to poke about into a stolen painting, not investigate but as she was a witness to someone stealing it shes asked to look into the guy that owns the painting.
Final thoughts
This was a good read. I liked Tiffany last time and I liked her again today. Interested to see who she'll end up with.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Would I continue on with the series?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Tiffany Black
Stone
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What happens?
Tiffany is hired to look into the murder of a young stripper. She is also asked to poke about into a stolen painting, not investigate but as she was a witness to someone stealing it shes asked to look into the guy that owns the painting.
Final thoughts
This was a good read. I liked Tiffany last time and I liked her again today. Interested to see who she'll end up with.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Would I continue on with the series?: Yes
May 31, 2017
I am enjoying these books. They are fun and much like Stephanie Plum, Tiffany Black has interesting friends and family. In fact, trade New Jersey for Las Vegas and they are very much alike. I actually prefer Tiffany's world. However there are big differences between these books and Evanovich's which I suspect is more about how they are published. These books need proofreading and a good editor. I still am enjoying them. Also the author uses the word learnt so much that although I know it means learned it was annoying. Perhaps they become more polished. But as long as they remain enjoyable, I will keep reading!
August 6, 2021
Vegas is one of my favorite places. Anything Vegas related, I want to read it or watch the movie if it is based there. I am happy to have stumbled across this cozy mystery series set in Las Vegas. Even though there are made up names of casinos, the feel of Vegas and some of the older hotels' names are used. I'm not a gambler, I go for the food, shows and people watching which this series gives all of that. Throw in a murder mystery and this book fits right in with more than a few of my favorite things.
July 8, 2017
The mysteries in this book seemed rather weak, like just a means to set-up a potential new love interest. Although, after having read six of the Tiffany Black books, this is one she actually solves and not one where the killer just shows up to kill her and all is revealed.
The art theft plot is very Leverage-esque.
Still and all, a light, entertaining read.
The art theft plot is very Leverage-esque.
Still and all, a light, entertaining read.
June 28, 2020
Green Eyes in Lad Vegas
PI also working as a dealer at a casino, was walking home one morning and saw a mysterious green eyed guy jump out a window with a parachute. She is hired to try and find who had stolen the painting also solve a murder. Lots of great detective work done with some humor. This is an awesome read with a lot going on. A definite must read
PI also working as a dealer at a casino, was walking home one morning and saw a mysterious green eyed guy jump out a window with a parachute. She is hired to try and find who had stolen the painting also solve a murder. Lots of great detective work done with some humor. This is an awesome read with a lot going on. A definite must read
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June 22, 2022Green Eyes in Las Vegas
What a fun and exciting read! Tiffany is confronted by a man wearing a ski mask with green eyes dropping from the sky when walking home from work. She ends up working two PI cases at the same time. She is also being stalked by someone. Are they tied to one of the cases?
What a fun and exciting read! Tiffany is confronted by a man wearing a ski mask with green eyes dropping from the sky when walking home from work. She ends up working two PI cases at the same time. She is also being stalked by someone. Are they tied to one of the cases?
June 18, 2017
Weak story and took too long to tell it. Would have been better if written as a"short story."
A dealer at a casino in Las Vegas is going home after her shift and she sees someone parachuting out a window. To find out the person stole a Van Gogh painting.
A dealer at a casino in Las Vegas is going home after her shift and she sees someone parachuting out a window. To find out the person stole a Van Gogh painting.
November 22, 2017
Fascinating and fast moving
Tiffany is up to her eyeballs in a murder of a stripper. Nothing seems as if it truly is. Lots of impressive investigating and laughs to boot. It all works nicely to lead her readers to the global solution. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
Tiffany is up to her eyeballs in a murder of a stripper. Nothing seems as if it truly is. Lots of impressive investigating and laughs to boot. It all works nicely to lead her readers to the global solution. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
July 21, 2018
This was a fun little murder mystery with a stolen art caper thrown in just to keep things interesting. It reads like a Janet Evanovich story where the humor and zany characters have been toned down a notch while the plot has been kicked up just a little. I wonder what happens in the next one.
December 14, 2018
An Entertaining, Light Read.
The Tiffany Black series isn’t going to change the world but it’s a fun, easy read- perfect when you just want a distraction. Falls a tad short of the Evanovich series but similar style and humor.
The Tiffany Black series isn’t going to change the world but it’s a fun, easy read- perfect when you just want a distraction. Falls a tad short of the Evanovich series but similar style and humor.
June 22, 2020
OH WHAT A WONDERFUL AUTHOR AND BOOK!😍
LIKE 👍 MY DEAR LONG DEPARTED MOM, I SO ENJOY MYSTERY STORYLINES !😍 THIS BOOK WAS A FANTASTIC N READ, MY MOM WOULD HAVE LOVED IT!😍😊😀😀😍BE NICE TO YOURSELF AND BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
LIKE 👍 MY DEAR LONG DEPARTED MOM, I SO ENJOY MYSTERY STORYLINES !😍 THIS BOOK WAS A FANTASTIC N READ, MY MOM WOULD HAVE LOVED IT!😍😊😀😀😍BE NICE TO YOURSELF AND BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
August 1, 2020
LA life
Sorry, but I prefer a story that has an ending instead of a " continued in the next book".
Relatable characters, doofy bad guys, irateable cops, and a hurry up your investigation insurance company..
Fun, quick read.
Sorry, but I prefer a story that has an ending instead of a " continued in the next book".
Relatable characters, doofy bad guys, irateable cops, and a hurry up your investigation insurance company..
Fun, quick read.
August 29, 2021
Too Stupid
This book cures me of the entire Cupcake Mystery series. Sorry, but dumb characters and dumb silly choices take away a lot of this reader's empathy and interest. Plenty of readers will eat this up. I'll switch to something more real and captivating for my time.
This book cures me of the entire Cupcake Mystery series. Sorry, but dumb characters and dumb silly choices take away a lot of this reader's empathy and interest. Plenty of readers will eat this up. I'll switch to something more real and captivating for my time.
January 21, 2022
a fun easy read
After successfully solving her first case Tiffany is back to look into first a murder and then an art theft. She is stalked and then attacked. A fun read with surprises.
After successfully solving her first case Tiffany is back to look into first a murder and then an art theft. She is stalked and then attacked. A fun read with surprises.
March 31, 2023
STILL NO ENDING
Characters were interesting, plot was nice, but I did feel that the story should have had a better ending. It is almost like you are trying to get me to read a other story.
Characters were interesting, plot was nice, but I did feel that the story should have had a better ending. It is almost like you are trying to get me to read a other story.
January 21, 2017
Funny, smart, quick read
I enjoy quick wit, fun , not quite perfect characters- that's what A. R. Winters ,Tiffany Black series are. So take a seat and enjoy yourself
I enjoy quick wit, fun , not quite perfect characters- that's what A. R. Winters ,Tiffany Black series are. So take a seat and enjoy yourself
May 8, 2017
Actually a better followup!
Surprisingly better than the first book in the series. Still a little too heavy on the air headed-ness and attractive men, but the story improved.
Surprisingly better than the first book in the series. Still a little too heavy on the air headed-ness and attractive men, but the story improved.
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