A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Monday, December 1, 2014

Petticoat Detective (Undercover Ladies #1) - Margaret Brownley

Margaret Brownley is a fairly new author to me, but what I've read has left me wanting more.  This is the first book in a new series, Undercover Ladies.

Amy is working undercover trying to discover the identity of the Gunnysack Bandit.  Her cover has her acting as a "working girl" in Miss Lillian's unusual establishment.  Not only does the business involve entertaining "guests," it also houses a boot shop, barbershop, singing lessons and fortunetelling.

Tom has come to town to discover the truth about his brother.  Even though his brother had a criminal past, Tom wants to believe the letter he had claiming his brother had turned his life around.  Wanting to discover who murdered him, he's come to ask questions of his fiance, Rose, only to find her murdered in her room.

Amy/Jennifer needs to keep her virtue, but she also needs information.  Tom wants her help to clear his brother, and she needs the information for her assignment.  Tom doesn't want to fall for a working girl, but something about Amy leads him to believe that she doesn't belong there and he tries to convince her to leave.

This book was really entertaining.  I had no idea the Pinkerton's even had female detectives, so I learned something new in that respect.  I was smiling during the lead up to capturing the bandit, it was too funny. I'm not sure I was happy with Jennifer's ultimate decision regarding her sister, but it definitely wasn't a deal breaker.

The next book, Undercover Bride, is due out June 2015.  There was an excerpt at the end of this book, and it looks like the heroine in it isn't related to this book.  I look forward to more.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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