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Georgie Shaw #7
A Tango Before Dying
Carol Ripley, Georgie's Executive Assistant, is distraught when she finds her godmother, renowned dancer, Madame Charlotte Carol Chantel, dead. Madame Chantel was visiting LA for the World Ballroom Dance Championship hosted by Max Marley. Was a tango before dying Madame Chantel's final act? It's up to Georgie and Jack to determine if she was murdered by a jealous romantic partner, an obsessed fan, a rival in the competitive world of Ballroom Dancing or someone else. USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Anna Celeste Burke, brings you murder, mayhem, and a second chance at love! Grab Your Copy Today!
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Recipes Included 5***** ”There is never a dull moment at Marvelous Marley World! There were plenty of twists and turns to hold my attention and keep me guessing. I didn't figure out what was going on until it was revealed.”
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Recipes Included 5***** ”There is never a dull moment at Marvelous Marley World! There were plenty of twists and turns to hold my attention and keep me guessing. I didn't figure out what was going on until it was revealed.”
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Published January 31, 2019
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Anna Celeste Burke
52 books1,167 followersAnna Celeste Burke is an awarding-winning, USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author!
Welcome! Join me, snooping into life's mysteries with fun, fiction, and food--California style!
Life is an extravaganza and so unpredictable! Figuring out how to hang tough and make the most of the wild ride is the challenge.
On my way to Oahu to join the rock musician and high school drop-out I married in Tijuana, I was nabbed by the police as a runaway. When the police let me go and the rock band broke up, my husband and I had to find another way to survive. Our next stop: Disney World where we trained to be chefs, courtesy of the Walt Disney World University.
A GED for my husband, and many more years of education eventually landed us in academia—with Ph.D.s from the University of Michigan we took professor jobs with U of M’s longstanding football rival, The Ohio State University.
Retired now from my role as a professor in social work and behavioral science, I have picked up a long-time interest in writing fiction. In my professional career I wrote and published widely as a scholar, with more than forty manuscripts of varying lengths on my vita. I also carried out hundreds of training, consulting and speaking engagements on a number of gloriously nerdy topics.
So what on earth does a research scientist have in common with a mystery writer? As avid fans of the mystery genre will tell you at the core of any good mystery is a passionate search for the truth. Discovering the truth involves finding and assembling pieces of complex puzzles in order to solve seemingly intractable problems—scientist and sleuth are cut from the same cloth!
Still married to the same sweet guy, I live with my husband in one of the seven desert resort cities in the Palm Springs area. In addition to reading and writing mysteries I enjoy painting, hiking, hanging out with my handsome husband and tending to my Siamese cats.
The Sonoran Desert is a beautiful setting to ponder life’s mysteries, by the surrounding mountains and the bountiful delights of the desert resort communities. I hope you enjoy reading the books in my three cozy mystery series: The Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery Series, The Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery Series, and the Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series. Cheers! Anna
Welcome! Join me, snooping into life's mysteries with fun, fiction, and food--California style!
Life is an extravaganza and so unpredictable! Figuring out how to hang tough and make the most of the wild ride is the challenge.
On my way to Oahu to join the rock musician and high school drop-out I married in Tijuana, I was nabbed by the police as a runaway. When the police let me go and the rock band broke up, my husband and I had to find another way to survive. Our next stop: Disney World where we trained to be chefs, courtesy of the Walt Disney World University.
A GED for my husband, and many more years of education eventually landed us in academia—with Ph.D.s from the University of Michigan we took professor jobs with U of M’s longstanding football rival, The Ohio State University.
Retired now from my role as a professor in social work and behavioral science, I have picked up a long-time interest in writing fiction. In my professional career I wrote and published widely as a scholar, with more than forty manuscripts of varying lengths on my vita. I also carried out hundreds of training, consulting and speaking engagements on a number of gloriously nerdy topics.
So what on earth does a research scientist have in common with a mystery writer? As avid fans of the mystery genre will tell you at the core of any good mystery is a passionate search for the truth. Discovering the truth involves finding and assembling pieces of complex puzzles in order to solve seemingly intractable problems—scientist and sleuth are cut from the same cloth!
Still married to the same sweet guy, I live with my husband in one of the seven desert resort cities in the Palm Springs area. In addition to reading and writing mysteries I enjoy painting, hiking, hanging out with my handsome husband and tending to my Siamese cats.
The Sonoran Desert is a beautiful setting to ponder life’s mysteries, by the surrounding mountains and the bountiful delights of the desert resort communities. I hope you enjoy reading the books in my three cozy mystery series: The Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery Series, The Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery Series, and the Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series. Cheers! Anna
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January 30, 2019
A Tango Before Dying by Anna Celeste Burke returns readers to the world of Georigie Shaw and Marvelous Marley World.
Georgie and her husband, Jack, are once again plunged into a mystery when Madame Chantel, a ballroom dance champion and Carol Ripley's godmother,is found dead in her suite in Arcadia Park. Mad Max Marley orders them to drop everything and solve the case. A well crafted plot that tightly weaves, clues, red herrings and enough twists to keep a reader guessing until the startling reveal. I was so glad to see more of Carol, Georgie's assistant, in this one. I've been curious about Carol and it was fun to get to know her better. Ms. Burke has developed these characters so well that I feel like I'm among old friends when I open a new book in this series. This was a perfect afternoon read.
Georgie and her husband, Jack, are once again plunged into a mystery when Madame Chantel, a ballroom dance champion and Carol Ripley's godmother,is found dead in her suite in Arcadia Park. Mad Max Marley orders them to drop everything and solve the case. A well crafted plot that tightly weaves, clues, red herrings and enough twists to keep a reader guessing until the startling reveal. I was so glad to see more of Carol, Georgie's assistant, in this one. I've been curious about Carol and it was fun to get to know her better. Ms. Burke has developed these characters so well that I feel like I'm among old friends when I open a new book in this series. This was a perfect afternoon read.
January 27, 2019
A Tango Before Dying is the seventh book in Anna Celeste Burke’s Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery series and is an enjoyable and entertaining read. This steadily paced mystery is well plotted, the affable characters are well rounded, and the book has enough suspects, twists, and red herrings to make it hard to put the book down. Ms. Burke is a very talented author, and her descriptive writing always makes me feel as if I’m participating in the action as the mysteries unfold. The mystery is well plotted, the affable characters are well rounded, and the book has enough suspects, twists, and red herrings to make it hard to put the book down, and difficult to figure out who the killer is. This is a clean cozy mystery and doesn't contain any gratuitous sex, graphic violence, or adult language. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading a well-crafted cozy mystery.
Georgie Shaw and her husband, Detective Jack Wheeler, are meeting Carol Ripley, Georgie’s Executive Assistant, and Carol’s godmother, Madame Charlotte Carol Chantel, a famous ballroom dance champion, for lunch at the Versailles Veranda. Marvelous Marley World, Georgie’s employer, is sponsoring the International Ballroom Dance Championship and hosting several events. The luncheon was a “meet and greet” for Max and Madame Chantel, followed by a photo op, and then a gala in the evening. Havoc breaks out during the luncheon when Natalie Bucco, a fellow competitor, causes a disruptive and disturbing scene in the dining room focused on Madame Chantel. Before the gala kicking off for the It Takes More than Two to Tango charity event, Georgie and Jack are summoned to Charlotte’s hotel suite by both Carol and Max with the distressing news that she was dead. When an EMT says it appears as if her heart gave out Carol insists that her godmother was in excellent health. The attending physician, Dr. Vincent, agrees that Madame Chantel most likely died from a cardiac arrest, but requests an autopsy given the suddenness of her death. Further investigation reveals her death is suspicious, and the autopsy provides irrefutable evidence Madame Chantel was murdered. Carol implores Georgie and Jack to find out who killed her godmother, and Georgie’s boss, “Mad” Max Marley, is outraged over the unfolding events and wants Georgie and Jack to drop everything focus on finding the culprit. When Kevin Whitley, Charlotte’s dance partner, takes a fall and breaks his leg before the gala begins, Georgie can’t help but wonder if he’s on a killer’s hit list. Georgie is invaluable during investigations because she not only has a way of putting people at ease and drawing them out, but she also has a keen eye for spotting details. Both Georgie and Jack are compulsive when it comes to gathering facts and resolving crimes and are determined to identify the killer.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Georgie Shaw and her husband, Detective Jack Wheeler, are meeting Carol Ripley, Georgie’s Executive Assistant, and Carol’s godmother, Madame Charlotte Carol Chantel, a famous ballroom dance champion, for lunch at the Versailles Veranda. Marvelous Marley World, Georgie’s employer, is sponsoring the International Ballroom Dance Championship and hosting several events. The luncheon was a “meet and greet” for Max and Madame Chantel, followed by a photo op, and then a gala in the evening. Havoc breaks out during the luncheon when Natalie Bucco, a fellow competitor, causes a disruptive and disturbing scene in the dining room focused on Madame Chantel. Before the gala kicking off for the It Takes More than Two to Tango charity event, Georgie and Jack are summoned to Charlotte’s hotel suite by both Carol and Max with the distressing news that she was dead. When an EMT says it appears as if her heart gave out Carol insists that her godmother was in excellent health. The attending physician, Dr. Vincent, agrees that Madame Chantel most likely died from a cardiac arrest, but requests an autopsy given the suddenness of her death. Further investigation reveals her death is suspicious, and the autopsy provides irrefutable evidence Madame Chantel was murdered. Carol implores Georgie and Jack to find out who killed her godmother, and Georgie’s boss, “Mad” Max Marley, is outraged over the unfolding events and wants Georgie and Jack to drop everything focus on finding the culprit. When Kevin Whitley, Charlotte’s dance partner, takes a fall and breaks his leg before the gala begins, Georgie can’t help but wonder if he’s on a killer’s hit list. Georgie is invaluable during investigations because she not only has a way of putting people at ease and drawing them out, but she also has a keen eye for spotting details. Both Georgie and Jack are compulsive when it comes to gathering facts and resolving crimes and are determined to identify the killer.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
February 1, 2019
“A Tango Before Dying” earns 5/5 Tango Twists…Totally Engaging!
Anna Celeste Burke is excellent at penning engaging cozy mysteries: clever plots, realistic characters, satisfying solutions. This makes me eager to read her work because I'm in for an entertaining experience. Georgie Shaw is my favorite of her characters. She is easily identified with as a woman “of a mature age,” as well as strong, intelligent, humorous, and acts/reacts to the drama in realistic responses. She has a loving, collaborative relationship with husband/detective Jack Wheeler who supports her “nosy” manner, often joining in, when a suspicious death occurs. In “A Tango Before Dying,” Georgie’s assistant discovers her well-renowned dancer/namesake/godmother dead making this more personal and imperative to solve. The journey toward a great reveal included lots of possibilities, twists and turns, and times I thought I got it, then nope…so much fun! I enjoyed having the focus settle on Georgie’s assistant Carol and set in the Marvelous Marley World amusement park. Ok, I am have been a long-time fan of Anna’s work and always eager to find what recipes she’ll include as an extra treat: Mushroom and Gruyere Tarts (gonna try this first), Steak Au Poivre (an all-time favorite), Meringue Baskets with Berries, Jack’s Favorite Spiced Cookies with a dash of Irish Whiskey, Blueberry Coffee Cake (yummy), The Bombe! I am also thrilled about the “Kathleen Fowler” character! Gotta Read This Book!
Anna Celeste Burke is excellent at penning engaging cozy mysteries: clever plots, realistic characters, satisfying solutions. This makes me eager to read her work because I'm in for an entertaining experience. Georgie Shaw is my favorite of her characters. She is easily identified with as a woman “of a mature age,” as well as strong, intelligent, humorous, and acts/reacts to the drama in realistic responses. She has a loving, collaborative relationship with husband/detective Jack Wheeler who supports her “nosy” manner, often joining in, when a suspicious death occurs. In “A Tango Before Dying,” Georgie’s assistant discovers her well-renowned dancer/namesake/godmother dead making this more personal and imperative to solve. The journey toward a great reveal included lots of possibilities, twists and turns, and times I thought I got it, then nope…so much fun! I enjoyed having the focus settle on Georgie’s assistant Carol and set in the Marvelous Marley World amusement park. Ok, I am have been a long-time fan of Anna’s work and always eager to find what recipes she’ll include as an extra treat: Mushroom and Gruyere Tarts (gonna try this first), Steak Au Poivre (an all-time favorite), Meringue Baskets with Berries, Jack’s Favorite Spiced Cookies with a dash of Irish Whiskey, Blueberry Coffee Cake (yummy), The Bombe! I am also thrilled about the “Kathleen Fowler” character! Gotta Read This Book!
January 31, 2019
kindle unlimited, 5 series {2 of them new}, and pretty sure every series has had or will have a book coming out this year, even Corsario Cove which only has 3 out total so far though it is NOT a newer series {those would be Calla Lily & Seaview Cottages}, full list below, as usual. Went through this series stopping to wait for the latest {though is another one due 'soonish' from what I heard}, and was going to do the same for another one of the series but the others are the new ones so waiting for second, and the others are not due out yet {though Seaview Cottage #2 is due out in March}.
When trouble waltzes in, it's not long before Georgie Shaw and Detective Jack Wheeler must come up with a few quick steps to stay alive. Godmother and namesake for Georgie's Executive Assistant, Madame Carol Chantel is visiting LA to participate in the World Ballroom Dance Championship. Lunch and a photo op in Arcadia Park with "Mad Max" Marley go terribly wrong when an angry woman hurls a glass of wine at Madame Chantel and runs away before security arrives.
Carol Ripley, Georgie's delightful assistant, is understandably distraught when she finds her godmother dead a few hours later. There's no apparent sign of foul play, but Madame Chantel's death comes as a surprise since the sixty-something dance teacher and performer was in excellent health. It's even more shocking when the investigation soon finds reasons to treat her death as suspicious, and an autopsy reveals someone murdered Madame Chantel. In the immortal words of Voltaire, "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." Reading maybe, but not dance, apparently. Dressed as she was when the police found her body, a tango before dying was Madame Chantel's final act.
Carol implores Georgie and Jack to find out who killed her beloved godmother. "Mad Max," instantly smitten with the vibrant, attractive dancer, insists they drop everything else and find out whodunit! Was it a jealous romantic partner, an obsessed fan, a rival in the competitive world of Ballroom Dancing, a businesswoman with whom Madame Chantel had a dispute or someone else? Was Madame Chantel the only target or are other dancers in danger?
Recipes Included
Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series
Murder at Catmmando Mountain #1 Love Notes in the Key of Sea #2 All Hallows' Eve Heist #3 A Merry Christmas Wedding Mystery
Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series: Novellas 1-3
#4 Murder at Sea of Passenger X #5 Murder of the Maestro #6 A Tango Before Dying #7 A Canary in the Canal #8 {2019}*
Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery
Love a Foot Above the Ground 0 A Dead Husband 1 A Dead Sister 2 A Dead Daughter 3 A Dead Mother 4 A Dead Cousin 5
Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery Series (Books 1-5)
A Dead Nephew 6 {2019}*
Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery
Cowabunga Christmas #1 Gnarly New Year #2
Heinous Habits (Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery, #3) {in summer collection only first}
Radical Regatta Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery #4 {2019}*
Seaview Cottages Cozy Mystery
A Body at Fitzgerald’s Bluff 1 {was in Summer Snoops and Cozy Crimes: 12 Mysteries for the Dog Days of Summer which between typos and WTH stuff actually cancelled, just waited for this separately}
The Murder of Shakespeare's Ghost 2 {out March 2019}*
Grave Expectations on Dickens' #3 {2019}*
The CALLA LILY MYSTERY Series
Lily's Homecoming Under Fire #1
{was only in collection Love Under Fire collection, now standalone}
Tangled Vines, Buried Secrets #2 {2019}*
see goodreads/amazon for full listing of books, in various collections
When trouble waltzes in, it's not long before Georgie Shaw and Detective Jack Wheeler must come up with a few quick steps to stay alive. Godmother and namesake for Georgie's Executive Assistant, Madame Carol Chantel is visiting LA to participate in the World Ballroom Dance Championship. Lunch and a photo op in Arcadia Park with "Mad Max" Marley go terribly wrong when an angry woman hurls a glass of wine at Madame Chantel and runs away before security arrives.
Carol Ripley, Georgie's delightful assistant, is understandably distraught when she finds her godmother dead a few hours later. There's no apparent sign of foul play, but Madame Chantel's death comes as a surprise since the sixty-something dance teacher and performer was in excellent health. It's even more shocking when the investigation soon finds reasons to treat her death as suspicious, and an autopsy reveals someone murdered Madame Chantel. In the immortal words of Voltaire, "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." Reading maybe, but not dance, apparently. Dressed as she was when the police found her body, a tango before dying was Madame Chantel's final act.
Carol implores Georgie and Jack to find out who killed her beloved godmother. "Mad Max," instantly smitten with the vibrant, attractive dancer, insists they drop everything else and find out whodunit! Was it a jealous romantic partner, an obsessed fan, a rival in the competitive world of Ballroom Dancing, a businesswoman with whom Madame Chantel had a dispute or someone else? Was Madame Chantel the only target or are other dancers in danger?
Recipes Included
Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series
Murder at Catmmando Mountain #1 Love Notes in the Key of Sea #2 All Hallows' Eve Heist #3 A Merry Christmas Wedding Mystery
Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series: Novellas 1-3
#4 Murder at Sea of Passenger X #5 Murder of the Maestro #6 A Tango Before Dying #7 A Canary in the Canal #8 {2019}*
Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery
Love a Foot Above the Ground 0 A Dead Husband 1 A Dead Sister 2 A Dead Daughter 3 A Dead Mother 4 A Dead Cousin 5
Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery Series (Books 1-5)
A Dead Nephew 6 {2019}*
Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery
Cowabunga Christmas #1 Gnarly New Year #2
Heinous Habits (Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery, #3) {in summer collection only first}
Radical Regatta Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery #4 {2019}*
Seaview Cottages Cozy Mystery
A Body at Fitzgerald’s Bluff 1 {was in Summer Snoops and Cozy Crimes: 12 Mysteries for the Dog Days of Summer which between typos and WTH stuff actually cancelled, just waited for this separately}
The Murder of Shakespeare's Ghost 2 {out March 2019}*
Grave Expectations on Dickens' #3 {2019}*
The CALLA LILY MYSTERY Series
Lily's Homecoming Under Fire #1
{was only in collection Love Under Fire collection, now standalone}
Tangled Vines, Buried Secrets #2 {2019}*
see goodreads/amazon for full listing of books, in various collections
February 1, 2019
A Tango Before Dying is the seventh book in Anna Celeste Burke’s Georgie Shaw cozy mystery series. Readers are returned to the world of Marvelous Marley World and the many adventures that Georgie has to solve...
The series is a wonderful one to read and features some delightful recipes by the author too. I love that the characters also love cats and share two delightful felines named Miles and Ella who have a knack for murder also.
Georgie and her husband of almost one year, Detective Jack Wheeler are to meet with Carol Ripley, Georgie's Executive Assistant, Carol's godmother, Madame Charlotte Carol Chantel, a famous ballroom dance champion, for lunch at the Versailles Veranda. Marvelous Marley World, Georgie’s employer, the sponsor of the International Ballroom Dance Championship and other events. The luncheon was a “meet and greet” for Max and Madame Chantel, followed by a photo op, and then a gala in the evening. However, disaster strikes, during the luncheon when Natalie Bucco, a fellow competitor, creates a disturbing scene in the dining room focused on Madame Chantel. Before the gala kicks off for the It Takes More than Two to Tango charity event, Georgie and Jack are summoned to Charlotte’s Arcadis Park hotel suite by Carol and Max with the distressing news that she is dead.
The EMT said it appears that her heart gave out, Carol insists that her godmother was in excellent health. Dr. Vincent, agrees that Madame Chantel most likely died from a cardiac arrest, but also requests an autopsy given the suddenness of her death. Upon further investigation it is revealed her death is suspicious, and the autopsy provides evidence that it was indeed murder.
Carol implores Georgie and Jack to find out who killed her godmother, and Georgie’s boss, “Mad” Max Marley, is completely outraged over the incident and demands Georgie and Jack drop everything and concentrate on finding the culprit. After Kevin Whitley, Charlotte’s dance partner, takes a fall which results in a broken leg before the gala begins, Georgie can’t help but wonder if he’s on a killer’s hit list....
Both Georgie and Jack are very determined to identify the killer. Will they find this person before anyone else is killed? The clock is ticking and time is running out; can the couple figure out the clues and solve the crime?
The author has thrown in several twists to keep the reader guessing until the end. Ms. Burke has written a book with a tight plot and great characters that are well developed. This book is also a well-paced read; it keeps the readers attention by attempting to discover who the killer is.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.
The series is a wonderful one to read and features some delightful recipes by the author too. I love that the characters also love cats and share two delightful felines named Miles and Ella who have a knack for murder also.
Georgie and her husband of almost one year, Detective Jack Wheeler are to meet with Carol Ripley, Georgie's Executive Assistant, Carol's godmother, Madame Charlotte Carol Chantel, a famous ballroom dance champion, for lunch at the Versailles Veranda. Marvelous Marley World, Georgie’s employer, the sponsor of the International Ballroom Dance Championship and other events. The luncheon was a “meet and greet” for Max and Madame Chantel, followed by a photo op, and then a gala in the evening. However, disaster strikes, during the luncheon when Natalie Bucco, a fellow competitor, creates a disturbing scene in the dining room focused on Madame Chantel. Before the gala kicks off for the It Takes More than Two to Tango charity event, Georgie and Jack are summoned to Charlotte’s Arcadis Park hotel suite by Carol and Max with the distressing news that she is dead.
The EMT said it appears that her heart gave out, Carol insists that her godmother was in excellent health. Dr. Vincent, agrees that Madame Chantel most likely died from a cardiac arrest, but also requests an autopsy given the suddenness of her death. Upon further investigation it is revealed her death is suspicious, and the autopsy provides evidence that it was indeed murder.
Carol implores Georgie and Jack to find out who killed her godmother, and Georgie’s boss, “Mad” Max Marley, is completely outraged over the incident and demands Georgie and Jack drop everything and concentrate on finding the culprit. After Kevin Whitley, Charlotte’s dance partner, takes a fall which results in a broken leg before the gala begins, Georgie can’t help but wonder if he’s on a killer’s hit list....
Both Georgie and Jack are very determined to identify the killer. Will they find this person before anyone else is killed? The clock is ticking and time is running out; can the couple figure out the clues and solve the crime?
The author has thrown in several twists to keep the reader guessing until the end. Ms. Burke has written a book with a tight plot and great characters that are well developed. This book is also a well-paced read; it keeps the readers attention by attempting to discover who the killer is.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.
April 4, 2019
This is the 7th book in the Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series, taking place within a year after Georgia and Jack were married. In preparation for the upcoming Ballroom Dance Championship, sponsored by Max and featuring renowned Charlotte Chantel (also Georgia's assistant, Carol's, godmother), the couple are to meet for lunch at the Versailles Veranda. Madame Chantel is delightful and elegant, but the luncheon is interrupted by one of her stalkers, shouting insults and threats at the guest of honor. While this situation is quickly remedied, it is not the end of problems. When Carol later finds her godmother dead in her suite, there is the question of whether it is a heart attack or murder. And if it is murder, which one of several suspects was the murderer. Was it the enthralled waiter, Brett; the stalker, Natalie Bucco; her former dance partner/love interest, Kevin Whitley; or one of several others tasked with the dance event. I enjoyed reading this story and seeing how Georgia and Jack now interact together as they work through the suspects and their motives. Of course, the really fun part is when they are home interacting with their cats, who also in their own way, help provide clues to the mystery. Georgia as always, is the stabilizing force in keeping "Mad" Max calm and focuses on his sponsorship and the ongoing events. And of course, the tango and other dance tidbits provided throughout the story were fun additions, as well as the yummy recipes at the end of the book.
January 31, 2019
Every time I read a story in this series, I fall in love with the main characters Georgie and Jack all over again. You would think that working in a place like Marleys World would be filled with fun and excitement??? Well the excitement part is right, especially when a healthy woman is found dead. This author really knows how to bring the story alive. It pulls you in from the beginning so you can "hear the excitement of the amusement park around you" . You also feel like you are right in the story along with the characters. To me, this is what makes a writer talented, and Celeste Burke certainly does this, not only in this story, but every one she writes. I really enjoy how just when you think " so and so " is the murderer, wham, plot twist ! Will Georgie and Jack every have any peaceful days ???? I certainly hope NOT. Lol I look forward to each adventure they have and to share them as if I was there too.
February 2, 2019
“When trouble waltzes in, you don’t always know it, do you?”
Georgie and Jack find themselves dancing through yet another mystery as Georgie’s assistant Carol’s Godmother,Madame Carol Chantal, a world renown ballroom dancer is found dead just before the Ballroom Dance Competition being held at yet another new “Mad Max Marley World” venue. Besides calming down Max, Georgie must support her friend Carol and unravel a complicated string of clues and egos, including the police presence as the steps get more and more crazy. Family issues, bad blood and ungraceful situations abound, making more than Geogie’s cats yowl in confusion.
How does author Anna Celeste Burke do it? How can she keep the tension from overwhelming the reader yet keep us coming back for more? She makes readers care what happens to everyone as we become part of the “scenes” she presents, and treats us to help in finding clues to a satisfying end of every mystery she writes. Another winner! Highly recommended. 5/5
Georgie and Jack find themselves dancing through yet another mystery as Georgie’s assistant Carol’s Godmother,Madame Carol Chantal, a world renown ballroom dancer is found dead just before the Ballroom Dance Competition being held at yet another new “Mad Max Marley World” venue. Besides calming down Max, Georgie must support her friend Carol and unravel a complicated string of clues and egos, including the police presence as the steps get more and more crazy. Family issues, bad blood and ungraceful situations abound, making more than Geogie’s cats yowl in confusion.
How does author Anna Celeste Burke do it? How can she keep the tension from overwhelming the reader yet keep us coming back for more? She makes readers care what happens to everyone as we become part of the “scenes” she presents, and treats us to help in finding clues to a satisfying end of every mystery she writes. Another winner! Highly recommended. 5/5
February 4, 2019
Georgie and her detective husband are once again drawn into a murder investigation at Marvelous Max's Theme park. Of course Max himself tells them they have no choice! When right before the dance competition the star is found murdered in her room--and Max decides that Georgie and her husband should dance in her place--then the lead dancers partner is found at the bottom of some stairs--
This one has lots of twists and turns and it is really difficult to find out or figure out who murdered Madame Charlotte Carol Chantel and who tried to murder her dancing partner. Were the two events related? Who ends up dancing in the competition? Will Max have a heart attack over all this--his notorious temper is ignited!
Read this captivating novel and find out!
This one has lots of twists and turns and it is really difficult to find out or figure out who murdered Madame Charlotte Carol Chantel and who tried to murder her dancing partner. Were the two events related? Who ends up dancing in the competition? Will Max have a heart attack over all this--his notorious temper is ignited!
Read this captivating novel and find out!
February 1, 2019
“A Tango Before Dying” is the Seventh book in the Georgie Shaw Series by Anna Celeste Burke. Even though this is book #7 it can also be read as a standalone. This series is an awesome read and has some very interesting recipes also like Steak Au Poivre , Spiced Cookies with a dash of Irish Whiskey, Meringue Baskets with Berries, Blueberry Coffee Cake did I just make you hungry? Go buy the book and the recipes are yours. This excellently written cozy mystery was a very entertaining read. The characters were well developed and very realistic. There were several twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end. I was hooked from the first page and didn’t want to put it down until I reached the end. I highly recommend this book for anyone who reads cozy mysteries.
February 2, 2019
A Tango Before Dying is the seventh book in Anna Celeste Burke’s Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery series.
This is a clean cozy mystery and doesn't contain any gratuitous sex, graphic violence, or adult language.
It is a well-crafted cozy mystery. I enjoyed the plot. It has good characters that are well rounded, and has plenty of suspects, twists, and red herrings to make it interesting. I enjoyed spending time in this Californian town with the main characters.
I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy from the author and these are my own opinions.
This is a clean cozy mystery and doesn't contain any gratuitous sex, graphic violence, or adult language.
It is a well-crafted cozy mystery. I enjoyed the plot. It has good characters that are well rounded, and has plenty of suspects, twists, and red herrings to make it interesting. I enjoyed spending time in this Californian town with the main characters.
I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy from the author and these are my own opinions.
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November 21, 2019A Tango Before Dying Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery #7 (Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series) by [Burke, Anna Celeste]This is a great book when you want to sit down to a quick book to read.
Madame Chantel, a ballroom champion, and Carol Ripley are discovered dead. Georgie and Jack, her husband are told to solve this case by Mad Max Marley. There are clues, and twist throughout the case. I found this to keep my attention throughout the book.
I recommend this book to mystery lovers.
I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Madame Chantel, a ballroom champion, and Carol Ripley are discovered dead. Georgie and Jack, her husband are told to solve this case by Mad Max Marley. There are clues, and twist throughout the case. I found this to keep my attention throughout the book.
I recommend this book to mystery lovers.
I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
January 31, 2019
A Tango Before Dying is an excellent addition to the Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery series. There is never a dull moment at Marvelous Marley World! There were plenty of twists and turns to hold my attention and keep me guessing. I didn't figure out what was going on until it was revealed.
If you enjoy well-written stories with likable, realistic characters and an entertaining plot, I urge you to read all the books written by this talented author.
If you enjoy well-written stories with likable, realistic characters and an entertaining plot, I urge you to read all the books written by this talented author.
February 1, 2019
Georgie Shaw and Ballroom Dance Competition
This is book 7 of the Georgie Shaw series. While these books follow each other in a time lime, they stand alone quite well. This story has plenty of viable suspects and lots of juicy personal history of the competitive dancers. I enjoyed the detail the author goes into, just the right amount to keep the reader's imagination thriving. I get bored with books that go into extreme detail about clothing, food and anything possible. This author only describes what the reader would enjoy knowing and saves the recipes for the end of the book. I received this book for free and this is my honest review.
This is book 7 of the Georgie Shaw series. While these books follow each other in a time lime, they stand alone quite well. This story has plenty of viable suspects and lots of juicy personal history of the competitive dancers. I enjoyed the detail the author goes into, just the right amount to keep the reader's imagination thriving. I get bored with books that go into extreme detail about clothing, food and anything possible. This author only describes what the reader would enjoy knowing and saves the recipes for the end of the book. I received this book for free and this is my honest review.
February 8, 2019
Fabulous read
Best Georgie Shaw to date! The author is at the top of her game. Fantastic story telling about a famous ballroom dancer cut down before she gets to make a comeback at a dance competition. This was a great whodunit and why. The suspect list is long as many people had reasons to want Madame Chantal dead. The ending will surprise you and the author weaves the tragedy of mental illness into the story as a possible explanation as to why the killer did the deed.
Best Georgie Shaw to date! The author is at the top of her game. Fantastic story telling about a famous ballroom dancer cut down before she gets to make a comeback at a dance competition. This was a great whodunit and why. The suspect list is long as many people had reasons to want Madame Chantal dead. The ending will surprise you and the author weaves the tragedy of mental illness into the story as a possible explanation as to why the killer did the deed.
February 8, 2019
Great read
I love this series by Anna Celeste Burke and can't wait to see what mad Max gets Georgie into next. If you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this is a must read
I love this series by Anna Celeste Burke and can't wait to see what mad Max gets Georgie into next. If you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this is a must read
June 1, 2019
This series of books that Anna has written is just so good. I loved this one as like the rest they have the "who did it" and also the minute that you think that you have figured it out something else jumps out at you. Anna has hit a home run with this!
February 1, 2019
Lots of intrigue and mystery involved in this story. Interesting characters and plot. You will get tangled up in all the twists. Maybe you'll find a way to dance out of the clues.
February 9, 2019
Good
This by continues the series that finds a women who works a prodtion movie company and her husband a police dective.
This by continues the series that finds a women who works a prodtion movie company and her husband a police dective.
March 2, 2019
This is yet another fantastic book by Anna Celeste Burke. I’ve read all her books, and this talented author never ceases to amaze me, with the amazing books she produces. Thank-you, Celeste.
Jack and Georgie have been married for less than a year, and they’re already in the thick of yet another adventure but, of course, that wasn’t their plan. Mysteries always do seem to find the way into Georgie and Jack’s lives; even Georgie has to admit that. This mystery involves Georgie’s assistant, Carol’s godmother, Charlotte Chantel, or Madame Charlotte, as she’s more commonly known. Georgie and Jack have agreed to meet Chantel, and Carol, at the famous Versailles Veranda, for lunch. Madame Chantel, although she’s in her 60’s, is still in high demand as a famous ballroom dancer. This luncheon has also been setup to introduce Georgie’s boss, Max Marley, to the lovely Chantel since Max is such an admirer. But Max isn’t the only person, anxious to meet with the famous lady because, no sooner has lunch been decided upon, than Max whisks Chantel away, arm in arm, for a tour of the Gardens of Versailles, someone steps forward and hurls a glass of wine at Chantel. Georgie and Jack are going to have to move swiftly, if the are going to save the evening and Madame Chantel This is indeed another challenge, for Georgie and Jack, but this isn’t the first adventure they’ve taken on.
Jack and Georgie have been married for less than a year, and they’re already in the thick of yet another adventure but, of course, that wasn’t their plan. Mysteries always do seem to find the way into Georgie and Jack’s lives; even Georgie has to admit that. This mystery involves Georgie’s assistant, Carol’s godmother, Charlotte Chantel, or Madame Charlotte, as she’s more commonly known. Georgie and Jack have agreed to meet Chantel, and Carol, at the famous Versailles Veranda, for lunch. Madame Chantel, although she’s in her 60’s, is still in high demand as a famous ballroom dancer. This luncheon has also been setup to introduce Georgie’s boss, Max Marley, to the lovely Chantel since Max is such an admirer. But Max isn’t the only person, anxious to meet with the famous lady because, no sooner has lunch been decided upon, than Max whisks Chantel away, arm in arm, for a tour of the Gardens of Versailles, someone steps forward and hurls a glass of wine at Chantel. Georgie and Jack are going to have to move swiftly, if the are going to save the evening and Madame Chantel This is indeed another challenge, for Georgie and Jack, but this isn’t the first adventure they’ve taken on.
March 13, 2019
This is a wonderful cozy mystery! I hadn't read any of the previous books in this series but enjoyed it anyway. I plan to go back and read them from the beginning. Great book!
February 13, 2019
Better Than Ever
From beginning to end, this mystery held my interest. I love Georgia and the other characters, and the intricacies of the relationships are fascinating. I think this is the best of the Georgia Shaw mysteries yet. Congratulations to Anna Celeste Burke on another success!
From beginning to end, this mystery held my interest. I love Georgia and the other characters, and the intricacies of the relationships are fascinating. I think this is the best of the Georgia Shaw mysteries yet. Congratulations to Anna Celeste Burke on another success!
December 30, 2020
Marley World is sponsoring a Tango competition, Carol’s godmother is the featured dancer. When Charlotte is found dead Max calls on Georgie & Jack to come figure out what is going on, he doesn’t trust the other police to handle it properly. The coroner rules it as a heart attack. Georgie doesn’t believe it after seeing her dance. He asks coroner to do a drug test. Jack isn’t in charge of the case since there is a conflict with Carol working for Georgie. This time they have other people helping out finding clues. A wonderful book with great characters including the cats
September 7, 2020
Thoughts: This is obviously part of a series which, unfortunately, left me a little lost at times. There was a lot of background that just didn’t translate well so I wasn’t sure what was going on. But, with that in mind, it is a well-paced mystery with good characters and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing who the villain is. There’s no gore, no violence, nothing but a good mystery.
What I liked: the characters are well-rounded and engaging. I might not have known their background, but I knew enough to like them. Even the cats were interesting. The way Georgie is able to relate to other people gives her information the cops don’t have (until she tells them). I also enjoyed the recipes. And it was obvious that the author did her homework about dancing shoes and dancing.
What I didn’t like: I was really lost with some of the things going on with the characters because I haven’t read the other books in the series. But the writing was so good that I am going to correct that oversight.
Recommendation: If you’ve read the other books in the series, I’d recommend this one. If you haven’t, though this is a good book, I think I’d start with the earlier ones so you can understand the dynamics between the characters.
What I liked: the characters are well-rounded and engaging. I might not have known their background, but I knew enough to like them. Even the cats were interesting. The way Georgie is able to relate to other people gives her information the cops don’t have (until she tells them). I also enjoyed the recipes. And it was obvious that the author did her homework about dancing shoes and dancing.
What I didn’t like: I was really lost with some of the things going on with the characters because I haven’t read the other books in the series. But the writing was so good that I am going to correct that oversight.
Recommendation: If you’ve read the other books in the series, I’d recommend this one. If you haven’t, though this is a good book, I think I’d start with the earlier ones so you can understand the dynamics between the characters.
August 29, 2019
Intriguing and Mysterious
"Life is an extravaganza! Figuring out how to hang tough and make the most of the wild ride is the challenge." I have always added this quote to my reviews because it is so very true. A Tango Before Dying is another great Georgie Shaw Mystery! Even on a night when everyone should be dazzled by beautiful dancers, and a very special guest, to perform a Tango, things just keep getting out of hand fir the Wheelers! They are drawn into another murder, which hits close to home, because it is Carol's Godmother. Of course, Jack and Georgie, do not hesitate to help find the murderer and why. This book is filled with mystery, jealousy, and murder. Just another ordinary day at The Cat Factory! It really is another fun read by a wonderful author.
"Life is an extravaganza! Figuring out how to hang tough and make the most of the wild ride is the challenge." I have always added this quote to my reviews because it is so very true. A Tango Before Dying is another great Georgie Shaw Mystery! Even on a night when everyone should be dazzled by beautiful dancers, and a very special guest, to perform a Tango, things just keep getting out of hand fir the Wheelers! They are drawn into another murder, which hits close to home, because it is Carol's Godmother. Of course, Jack and Georgie, do not hesitate to help find the murderer and why. This book is filled with mystery, jealousy, and murder. Just another ordinary day at The Cat Factory! It really is another fun read by a wonderful author.
September 30, 2019
A dance with death!
Madame Charlotte Chantal was the featured star attraction at Marvelous Marley World in an exhibition dance with her ex-lover, Kevin Whitley to celebrate the opening of the Ballroom Dance Championship. Unfortunately, her goddaughter Carol finds her dead in her hotel suite shortly before her appearance. Initially thought to be from natural causes, the death closely followed Charlotte being attacked by a known stalker in the dining room. Georgie Shaw and her detective husband, Jack Wheeler, find it suspicious and their suspicions seem justified as Carol and Kevin also become targets.
Suspects abound in this fun cozy mystery. It’s an entertaining read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Madame Charlotte Chantal was the featured star attraction at Marvelous Marley World in an exhibition dance with her ex-lover, Kevin Whitley to celebrate the opening of the Ballroom Dance Championship. Unfortunately, her goddaughter Carol finds her dead in her hotel suite shortly before her appearance. Initially thought to be from natural causes, the death closely followed Charlotte being attacked by a known stalker in the dining room. Georgie Shaw and her detective husband, Jack Wheeler, find it suspicious and their suspicions seem justified as Carol and Kevin also become targets.
Suspects abound in this fun cozy mystery. It’s an entertaining read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
May 26, 2019
This is a great story
The characters are really neat, well-rounded, and a bit quirky. I normally do not read crime/mysteries, but this was free and sounded good. As it was the 7th in a series, the main characters, were already well founded, and I had to catch up. This was funny, serious, sad, and solved with good detective work and common sense. There are a couple places where a whole paragraph was repeated, otherwise reads well!
The characters are really neat, well-rounded, and a bit quirky. I normally do not read crime/mysteries, but this was free and sounded good. As it was the 7th in a series, the main characters, were already well founded, and I had to catch up. This was funny, serious, sad, and solved with good detective work and common sense. There are a couple places where a whole paragraph was repeated, otherwise reads well!
December 19, 2019
A Tango Of Deceit
The old saying it takes two to tango is put through a score of intreage , mystery and murder. Georgie and Jack are surrounded by an array of deadly caracters carreing you around a dance competition of mayhem and madness with one twist after another. An enjoyable read from start to finish. If this is your kind of crazy I suggest you aquier a copy and start enjoying "A Tango Before Dying ".☺😮🤔🙄😮🤔🙄😏 Kat
The old saying it takes two to tango is put through a score of intreage , mystery and murder. Georgie and Jack are surrounded by an array of deadly caracters carreing you around a dance competition of mayhem and madness with one twist after another. An enjoyable read from start to finish. If this is your kind of crazy I suggest you aquier a copy and start enjoying "A Tango Before Dying ".☺😮🤔🙄😮🤔🙄😏 Kat
April 11, 2020
There was no figuring this one out until close to the end. A lot of suspects and twists and turns. There’s a new detective heading up this case but Georgie and Jack still solve the murder. I love Miles and Ella, they have such great personalities. I don’t want to give anything away by saying too much so it’s hard to go into anything because it would give it away. Ms Burke always delivers a well written book that’s entertaining and exciting. I can’t put her books down.
September 9, 2020
Love Georgie and Jack!
Tragedy strikes as a World dancing event gets underway. Georgie and Jack find themselves in the middle of the nvestigation, as Carol tangles with a personal loss. The characters are vibrant and fun to follow, Mad Max is insisting on Georgie and Jack being involved in absolutely every detail, and the plot twists and turns and twists again as the culprit is revealed! Is romance in store for Carlita amid the tragedy? Read to find out!
Tragedy strikes as a World dancing event gets underway. Georgie and Jack find themselves in the middle of the nvestigation, as Carol tangles with a personal loss. The characters are vibrant and fun to follow, Mad Max is insisting on Georgie and Jack being involved in absolutely every detail, and the plot twists and turns and twists again as the culprit is revealed! Is romance in store for Carlita amid the tragedy? Read to find out!
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