Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Minotaur Books; First Edition edition (February 17, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312369689
ISBN-13: 978-0312369682
2nd in A Dirty Business mystery series.
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Minotaur Books; First Edition edition (April 13, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312569947
ISBN-13: 978-0312569945
3rd in the series
Nominated for both the Agatha and the Anthony award, Rosemary Harris writes the Dirty Business cozy mystery series set in Connecticut.
The main character, Paula, a feisty, take charge kind of woman, owns her own landscaping business and somehow manages to get in the middle of crime scenes. Of course, she has to use her smarts to help solve the crime.
I think that's why I liked her so much. She's not some wishy-washy character. Rosemary does an excellent job of bringing Paula, her landscaping business and the fun characters she hangs out with to life. I espcially liked the realism of owning a seasonal business as we see Paula deal with financial issues. Some cozy authors have characters that are so unrealistic, it takes away from the story but not so with this series. This one will keep any cozy fan amused and delighted.
The two mysteries I read kept me glued to the pages as I read one book right after another. The pacing of the well constructed plot was excellent and I never guessed "whodunnit". Just the way I like it!
To read more about Rosemary, you can visit her web page. Check out her upcoming book, Slugfest, which is due out in April, which by the way sounds like a lot of fun.
Rosemary is being extremely generous in allowing me to give away three copies of her books: one copy of Pushing up Daisies, one copy of The Big Dirt Nap and one copy of Dead Head.
Open to US only. Deadline to enter is January 9th at 5 PM est. Be sure to leave an e mail address in your comment.
Bonus Entries available:
+2 Being a follower of PPP - be sure to tell me how you follow and under what name whether you are a new follower or a long time follower. This can all be put in one box.
+2 Tweeting or posting about the contest - leave me a link please
Good Luck!
Disclosure: Review copies of books were provided by the author, Rosemary Harris at no charge to me for my honest opinion.
Publisher: Minotaur Books; First Edition edition (April 13, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312569947
ISBN-13: 978-0312569945
3rd in the series
Nominated for both the Agatha and the Anthony award, Rosemary Harris writes the Dirty Business cozy mystery series set in Connecticut.
The main character, Paula, a feisty, take charge kind of woman, owns her own landscaping business and somehow manages to get in the middle of crime scenes. Of course, she has to use her smarts to help solve the crime.
I think that's why I liked her so much. She's not some wishy-washy character. Rosemary does an excellent job of bringing Paula, her landscaping business and the fun characters she hangs out with to life. I espcially liked the realism of owning a seasonal business as we see Paula deal with financial issues. Some cozy authors have characters that are so unrealistic, it takes away from the story but not so with this series. This one will keep any cozy fan amused and delighted.
The two mysteries I read kept me glued to the pages as I read one book right after another. The pacing of the well constructed plot was excellent and I never guessed "whodunnit". Just the way I like it!
To read more about Rosemary, you can visit her web page. Check out her upcoming book, Slugfest, which is due out in April, which by the way sounds like a lot of fun.
Rosemary is being extremely generous in allowing me to give away three copies of her books: one copy of Pushing up Daisies, one copy of The Big Dirt Nap and one copy of Dead Head.
Open to US only. Deadline to enter is January 9th at 5 PM est. Be sure to leave an e mail address in your comment.
Bonus Entries available:
+2 Being a follower of PPP - be sure to tell me how you follow and under what name whether you are a new follower or a long time follower. This can all be put in one box.
+2 Tweeting or posting about the contest - leave me a link please
Good Luck!
Disclosure: Review copies of books were provided by the author, Rosemary Harris at no charge to me for my honest opinion.
These all sound like great books, I'd love to read any of them.
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No need to enter me (I'm in Canada) but I just wanted to wish you a very happy new year and a very happy 2011!
ReplyDeletePaula's stories sound great, would love to catch up before the next one comes out!
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Happy New Year to you!
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Don't count me in as I am overseas. Both books sound really great.
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I love the way you described Paula, she sounds like a person I would totally dig!!!
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some cozy mystery solvers are way too cozy indeed. I like realistic characters so sure! throw my name in please :)
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Happy new year Kaye :)
Yes, i would love to win this Dirty Business Giveaway! The books sound like good reads. Thanks!
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Please enter me for these awesome books.
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Sounds like a cute series.
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Happy New Year to you! Love your penquin NY graphics! :-D
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Happy New Year! Thanks for the chance to win these books.
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Happy New Year! These books all look for interesting.
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I never got copies of my own so I'm going to have to enter. I know how much you enjoyed these so I'm looking forward to reading them myself. Great review! I can't wait to dive in! Happy New Year!!
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These sound like the kind of cozies that I like to read, too!.
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these sound really fun. thanks for the giveaway!
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I would love to read these books!
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Thanks for the review...these sound so appealing. Rosemary has a free short story on her website so I'm off to check it out!
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The titles of her books all sound like such fun stories.
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What a fun series! I'd love a chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteI visited Rosemary's website...great stuff, including a free short story. I'd love to read this book too. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteFor the overseas folks and people who might like to get a head start on the series, there's a free short story on my website www.rosemaryharris.com (Thanks for mentioning moonsword!)
ReplyDeleteIt's a prequel to the first book.
Cheers,
Rosemary
Hi, I'm just about at the end of Susan Wittig Albert's China Bayle's series and would love to start another with a heroine that cherishes her green thumb. China is in Texas, would be fun to read of a New England plant lover close to home.
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I love the bonus that cozies give, in this expertise in gardening. Please enter me in this contest.
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I've never read any of her books, but this series sounds great!
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A good friend of mine recommended Rosemary Harris for a great read. I'd love to win one of this and give her a try! Thanks for the chance to win.
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I've been hearing about Rosemary Harris for some time and would love to try these titles.
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Would love to read these books. I'm a follower summergal05
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