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The Royals of Monterra Universe
It Takes a Sleuth
Taylor Hodges, field producer of Hollywood’s hottest reality show, Marry Me, hires Larabee Investigations after someone tries to kill her while scouting next season’s filming location in Arizona. Maxine Larabee hopes solving the celebrity’s case might end her company’s financial struggle, and at the same time prove to her lead investigator, Jace Atmore, she has what it takes to be a good detective.
But she has a bigger problem than just trying to prove her investigative abilities to a man with whom she’s attracted and probably falling for. The strongest lead in Taylor’s case trails straight to an ex-contestant of Marry Me, Lemon Beauchamp, a woman who’s engaged to His Royal Highness Prince Dante of Monterra. Getting to question her might be more difficult than keeping Taylor alive, or getting Jace’s respect.
But she has a bigger problem than just trying to prove her investigative abilities to a man with whom she’s attracted and probably falling for. The strongest lead in Taylor’s case trails straight to an ex-contestant of Marry Me, Lemon Beauchamp, a woman who’s engaged to His Royal Highness Prince Dante of Monterra. Getting to question her might be more difficult than keeping Taylor alive, or getting Jace’s respect.
- GenresContemporary Romance
95 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2016
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About the author
Debra Erfert
22 books110 followersDebra Erfert lives in the southwest desert city of Yuma, Arizona with her husband, a retired police lieutenant, where the average summer temperatures are well above 100 degrees--truly hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. After raising two Eagle Scout sons, she now spends her time writing and shooing her polydactyl cat away from her keyboard. She's an award-winning artist who discovered she could use words to create pictures instead of just oils.
January 21st The Royals of Monterra: IT TAKES A SLEUTH, a mystery NOVELLA was released by Kindle Worlds. Her romantic mystery, CHANGES OF THE HEART is available for pre-order until February 2nd, 2016. She has a full-length novel, the first book in a trilogy WINDOW OF TIME, released in January 2016. RELATIVE EVIL, a romantic suspense, was published by Xchyler Publishing. Her short story, THE MEASURE OF LOVE, came out the winter of 2014 in Michael Young’s ADVENT ANTHOLOGY III. She also had a short story included in the VALUE STORIES FOR A YOUNG WOMAN anthology, published by Walnut Springs Press. Her short story, SCARED STIFF, was published in TOTALLY CLICHÉ.
January 21st The Royals of Monterra: IT TAKES A SLEUTH, a mystery NOVELLA was released by Kindle Worlds. Her romantic mystery, CHANGES OF THE HEART is available for pre-order until February 2nd, 2016. She has a full-length novel, the first book in a trilogy WINDOW OF TIME, released in January 2016. RELATIVE EVIL, a romantic suspense, was published by Xchyler Publishing. Her short story, THE MEASURE OF LOVE, came out the winter of 2014 in Michael Young’s ADVENT ANTHOLOGY III. She also had a short story included in the VALUE STORIES FOR A YOUNG WOMAN anthology, published by Walnut Springs Press. Her short story, SCARED STIFF, was published in TOTALLY CLICHÉ.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
September 19, 2017
This was a fun, quick read! I'm a huge fan of the Royals of Monterra series by Sariah Wilson, but this is the first spin-off book I've read for the series. It was fun returning to the world Ms. Wilson created, but with totally new characters. I thought it fit into the Monterra world pretty seamlessly and we even get cameos from other Monterra characters.
Maxine is a P.I. and is hired by Taylor Hodges to help figure out who is trying to kill her. I liked Maxine and her crew. I thought this was entertaining, but a little too short. It ended a bit abruptly and I still had a few questions and I was left hanging with the whole Maxine and Jace storyline. I'm hoping there will be follow-up books, because I'd love to see what happens next.
Content: Clean, mild violence
Maxine is a P.I. and is hired by Taylor Hodges to help figure out who is trying to kill her. I liked Maxine and her crew. I thought this was entertaining, but a little too short. It ended a bit abruptly and I still had a few questions and I was left hanging with the whole Maxine and Jace storyline. I'm hoping there will be follow-up books, because I'd love to see what happens next.
Content: Clean, mild violence
January 7, 2018
I borrowed It Takes a Sleuth from the Kindle Unlimited program.
Maxine Larabee inherited Larabee Investigations when he husband died and became an investigator. Late one night Taylor Hodges, a Hollywood assistant producer for a reality show called at midnight saying she feared for her life.
This started an investigation with a car chasing the two women and shooting at them. A trip to California ruled out two possible suspects, and then the emails were traced to a surprising suspect and a dramatic ending to solve Taylor's problem. It also revealed another possible threat to Max and ended with a cliffhanger that could start another book about Maxine and her investigators.
Maxine Larabee inherited Larabee Investigations when he husband died and became an investigator. Late one night Taylor Hodges, a Hollywood assistant producer for a reality show called at midnight saying she feared for her life.
This started an investigation with a car chasing the two women and shooting at them. A trip to California ruled out two possible suspects, and then the emails were traced to a surprising suspect and a dramatic ending to solve Taylor's problem. It also revealed another possible threat to Max and ended with a cliffhanger that could start another book about Maxine and her investigators.
June 12, 2016
WOW! I only have one complaint IT WASN'T LONG ENOUGH! I wanted more their relationship! It just ended! I'm looking for more of this book!
December 6, 2017
Short and intriguing!
Stunning little read that had me guessing and saying, that is how I think sometimes and left me wanting to read more! So I hope you come back with these characters!
Stunning little read that had me guessing and saying, that is how I think sometimes and left me wanting to read more! So I hope you come back with these characters!
October 8, 2017
I just finished reading this book and I loved it.
I like the character development and the surprising twist at the end.
Great to see a strong female character.
I like the character development and the surprising twist at the end.
Great to see a strong female character.
February 5, 2016
Fantastic short story
What a great cozy evening read. I really enjoyed the action and the hint of romance. I'm looking forward to more of her books!!!
What a great cozy evening read. I really enjoyed the action and the hint of romance. I'm looking forward to more of her books!!!
March 29, 2017
Well plotted and fun
With minor characters we knew and loved, the story begins with a bang...literally. With the gun being aimed at Max who calls to Jace for help, and gets more than expected.
With minor characters we knew and loved, the story begins with a bang...literally. With the gun being aimed at Max who calls to Jace for help, and gets more than expected.
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