Lucy Arlington - Off the Books

The fifth book in the Novel Idea Mystery series, published February 2, 2016.
Genre: cozy mystery
Cover: lovely



Literary agent and amateur sleuth Lila Wilkins is back to seal the deal in the "New York Times" bestselling Novel Idea Mystery series. "Lila is showcasing some of her biggest authors at a bridal expo. But when the joyous event turns deadly, she ll have to figure out who penned the perfect crime..." The Novel Idea Literary Agency has planned a wedding-themed week for Inspiration Valley, celebrating not only North Carolina s best vendors but also some of the agency s most popular bridal books. The fact that Lila can use the event to plan her own impending nuptials is just the icing on the cake. But wedding bells turn to warning bells when Lila finds a dead man facedown in the frosting. Soon it s discovered that the victim was connected to several Novel Idea authors, all of whom quickly become suspects in the case. It s up to Lila and her fellow agents to find the real killer before one of their clients winds up scribbling stories from behind bars..."


Great series and great characters. Lila sure has her work cut out for her in this book. One client charged with murder, while another one might have done it. But how to prove it?
Add to that the fact that her mother has a new boyfriend, and her son has quit college to follow a career in cooking and her fiancée is reluctant to set a wedding date …
But of course all will work out. I loved that she got closer to her mother, as they were working together at the event. Althea sure is a character that could have her own series!

Recommended!


9 stars.

© 2016 Reviews by Aurian