I just read a fun book that is part of a new light mystery series called, Shoulder Bags and Shootings, by Dorothy Howell.Summary: Haley Randolph is a part-time college student/store clerk at Holt's Department Store, which her recently aquired "official boyfriend" is the rich owner of. Life is going great except for a couple of things. She cannot find the must have "Sinful" bag and her nemesis, Tiffany Markham, is found dead in the trunk of the car she is driving. Can she clear her name and find the purse of her dreams?
My Thoughts: When I received this book for review, I found out it is in the third in a series about Haley Randolph. This was a quick, fun, summer read and although some background info from the first two books may have been helpful, it could be read as a stand-alone. Haley is very reminiscent of one of my favorite characters, Stephanie Plum, from Janet Evanovich's series, although Haley's character is not as developed as Stephanie, given that this book is shorter than those. She is a lovable ditz, thrown into a situation that is way over her head. I really enjoyed this book and have already put the first two in this series on hold at the library. Can't wait for them to come in!! I would highly recommend this if you're in the mood for something light to read while sipping your iced tea or lemonade.
My Rating: 3.5/5
Sounds like a very light read. =)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun read.
ReplyDeleteSomeone had a great funny teaser from it but the review wasn't that great, mainly because I think this series should be read in order.
ReplyDeleteI want to try it but I will read in order.
BTW - It was goal to read your favourite book this year and hald the year is gone already. I have to get to it :-)