The Scent of Lies: A Paradise Valley Mystery (Volume 1)

The Scent of Lies: A Paradise Valley Mystery (Volume 1)

Debra Burroughs

Language: English

Pages: 330

ISBN: 1477619011

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


From New York Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs comes The Scent of Lies...
   "I loved the characters in this book!
Can't wait for the next book in the series." ~ yhavens
   "...a fast-paced and suspenseful romantic mystery with a sassy protagonist." ~ J.M. Gardner
   
OVERVIEW: Book 1, Paradise Valley Mystery series. When 28-year-old Emily Parker's dashing private-eye husband is killed, her world is torn apart. In time, she begins to unravel clues that maybe he wasn't who he claimed to be.  With the help of her close friends and the new police detective in town, Emily takes over her late  husband's business and begins searching for answers to his murder, putting Emily's own life in danger.
     
A story overflowing with friendships, murder mystery, romance, and intrigue--think "Stephanie Plum" meets "Nancy Drew".
   
 ***All the books available in The Paradise Valley Mysteries***
The Scent of Lies: Book 1
The Heart of Lies: Book 2
The Edge of Lies: a Bridge Short Story between Books 2 and 3, the story of Evan & Emily
The Chain of Lies: Book 3
The Pursuit of Lies: Book 4 
The Color of Lies: a Bridge Short Story between Books 4 and 5, the story of Colin & Miranda
The Betrayal of Lies: Book 5
The Harbor of Lies: Book 6
(*Most enjoyable if these books are read in order.) 
   
OTHER BOOKS by Debra Burroughs:
   
The Lake House Secret, A Jenessa Jones Mystery: Book 1, Reporter Jenessa Jones is drawn back to her hometown by a death in her family. Caught between her old boyfriend and her new love interest, Jenessa becomes embroiled in a dicey homicide investigation. Can she uncover the truth of this murder before it destroys her family and any chance she has for a happy life?
  
The Stone House Secret, a Jenessa Jones Mystery: Book 2, Reporter Jenessa Jones is knee deep in a scandalous murder investigation when her police detective boyfriend's ex-wife comes back to town and throws a monkey wrench into their budding romance.
  
The Boat House Secret, a Jenessa Jones Mystery: Book 3, Caught between her old flame and her new love, reporter Jenessa Jones must do some fancy footwork to stop a murderer who is set on killing her to kill the story she's chasing.
  
Three Days in Seattle, When LA photographer Kate McAllister flies to Seattle in search of her missing sister, she finds irresistible real estate agent Ryan instead. Soon the two are entwined in a vengeful murder plot -- and a simmering love affair....   (A light Romantic Suspense in the Emerald City)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bring her down to the station, Colin. You have our word,” Alex said and Colin nodded his agreement. “You don’t have to treat her like a criminal, you know.” Emily spoke to Colin with her arms crossed and a sharpness lining her voice. “Don’t get your panties in a twist. If you had any experience at all, you’d know I’m treating her like a murder suspect.” Chapter 9 They all headed down to the police station and once inside, Colin escorted Delia into one of the interrogation rooms, with

some of it on the side, but it would be better if I check with my supervisor to see if we can make it an official investigation. Heaven Scent is a national company, right?” “Yes,” Emily replied, “it might even be international.” “There’s another thing too,” Alex said to Isabel. “The housekeeper’s statement said he was arguing with another woman at the house not long before he was killed. We need to find out who she was.” “You think she might be the murderer?” Isabel asked. “The timeline

anything with the new Paradise Valley detective. Colin would probably shoot right over to Osterman’s house, she assumed, and get the license plate number himself as soon as she left. Then he’d figure out what car rental company that car belonged to and get the man’s name all on his own. Maybe she wouldn’t talk to Alex just yet. If she dug up more information about the mysterious man in the car, maybe he would forgive her going around his back. “I just need to check on something, and then I can

containing herself. “How much what and who is Richard Vale?” Colin covered the phone and whispered, “I’ll tell you in a minute.” He returned his concentration to the telephone conversation. “Yeah, that changes everything. I need to question him, too.” What changes everything? Question who? About what? Emily wanted to blurt all her questions out, but held back. Instead, she stood up and began to pace. “No, I’d rather talk to him in person—but I’ll have to clear it with my police chief. Then

then I learned you’re actually a private investigator. So I guess the real estate thing was just a lie?” “No, I used to be a real estate agent. But, let’s not talk about me, let’s talk about you.” “What do you mean?” Anna squirmed in her chair, looking more than a little uncomfortable. “I want to ask you some questions about the night of the murder.” “Okay.” Anna’s eyes searched for somewhere to focus, refusing to meet Emily’s intense gaze. “I wondered if you could walk me through what

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