Squatter's Fight

Lily Sprayberry Realtor #8

by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

The real estate market is a tough business.

When Bramblett County Realtor Lily Sprayberry finds a listing agent bound and tied in a new home, she fears the person responsible is her client.

Lily isn’t one to let things lie, and since the cops don’t seem to be doing much, she does a little investigating herself.

What she finds is a web of lies and competition. Can Lily untangle the clues and find the villain, or will she become the next victim trapped in the web?

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery

79 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 26, 2021

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal women's fiction featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling.
A multiple number one bestseller on Amazon, her first novel, Unfinished Business, was a five-star Reader's Favorite, a Rone Award finalist, as well as a number one bestseller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. In 2021, she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets, also a number one bestseller on Amazon. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series, was one of Thrillerfix’s best thrillers of 2021.Reviews have praised her work as ‘compelling, and intense,’ and ‘read through the night, edge of your seat thrillers. Carolyn’s most recent Rachel Ryder novel, Deadly Means, has been submitted for an Edgar Award by her publisher, Severn River Publishing.
Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines. She wrote a monthly featured column in Northside Woman magazine.
Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently spoils an American Staffordshire terrier boxer mix. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty nester (who misses her kids terribly but loves having a lower grocery bill) with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and her very spoiled pup.

Connect with Carolyn via carolyn@carolynridderaspenson.com

Reviews

[Wulfwyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy Carolyn Ridder Aspenson books. I love the Lily Sprayberry series. This novella was a quick but enjoyable read. If you haven’t read any of the series you will have no trouble enjoying this cozy mystery. It is a complete mystery. If you have read the series, don’t worry about where this fits in. It is just a quick, entertaining mystery. It only took about an hour to read so it is perfect for those times when you are stuck waiting and don’t want something long to read, (like when you are waiting for the doctor). Because it is a quick read I’m not going into the story at all. It’s best for you to just read it. You will be entertained and the time will fly by.
I don’t know why but I can’t see my ratings. I gave this five stars just in case they aren’t showing up.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very short novella about Lily and Belle meeting a potential buyer for a house in a brand new upscale neighbor. Upon entering the house they finding a listing agent tied and bound. Since Lily’s client didn’t show up, she thinks he may be involved with this crime. Things don’t appear as they seem and Lily and Belle decide to investigate. Will they undercover the truth or become the next victims.

[Sue Rae Buck]

Realtor Trouble

Squatter's Fight is the 10th book in the Lily Sprayberry series by CeeCee James in which Lily and Belle find a realtor gagged and bound by someone looking homeless. Lily and Belle are working to solve this mystery before anyone get hurt or worse. Great short novella!

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

A novella with a real twist to the story and a nice kickin’ ending, pun intended and you’ll totally get it when you read this fun novella! Luckily for Lily, the perp underestimated her (and no one who knows her does that).

[Lee Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personally, I would have liked to have read about the wedding I'm sure there were some funny parts. I have been looking forward to that and it's not there.
Other than that this is a really cool short story.

[Rose Mcclarin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lily and Belle arrive at a house to show it to a client and find another realtor tied up and gagged. They free her and call the police, but something isn't adding up so Lily investigates and finds the guilty party.

[Charlene C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Novella!

I really enjoyed this short story! I fell in love with this series and had to read all of the books. Get cozy and read great words by an excellent author!

[Janice Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good and short book. I always enjoy Lily Sprayberry series.

[Harlena Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected ending...

[Conny CONE · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story was captivating and well-written, leaving the reader engaged and eager for more.

[Amary Chapman]

Real estate intrigue

Lily finds another realtor tied up at a listing and after freeing her and calling the police she investigates herself.

[Vicki or Dennis Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast, easy to read cozy! Enjoy!

A novella length cozy mystery that is an extremely fast read. Good characterizations with an intriguing storyline that will keep the reader engaged for the duration. A fun, delightful beginning to what appears to be a "complex" cozy series. This is my first "Lily Sprayberry" story so I have no comparisons. This is a very clean story that I would recommend to lovers of cozy mystery.

I received a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary, honest and completely personal review.
VICKI FROM WYOMING