Dying for a Date (Laurel McKay Mysteries) - Softcover

Sample, Cindy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492367249 ISBN 13: 9781492367246

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

AMAZON # 1 BESTSELLER IN COZY MYSTERIES & HUMOR

Unsure if she is looking for Mr. Right, or Mr. Every Other Saturday Night, divorced mother of two, Laurel McKay reluctantly joins THE LOVE CLUB, a popular local dating service. Dressed to kill, she meets bachelor number one at a trendy restaurant. But the date is a bust, literally, when the guy decides Laurel is dessert, and she breaks his nose with her cell phone. It gets even worse when the man is found murdered the next morning, and Laurel has his blood on her clothes. 
Despite her now being a person of interest to the police, Laurel bravely ventures out on date number two. When that unlucky bachelor disappears during dinner, Laurel's only alibi is a bottle of Dom Perignon. The sexy investigating detective thinks she's innocent and is worried she may be the next target. That's more than enough motivation for Laurel to find a murderer determined to kill her social life--before dating becomes a dead end she can't escape. "Dying for a Date is filled with zany characters, humorous situations and laugh-out-loud narrative. Consider reading this book in one sitting because once you start, you'll be reluctant to put it down."  5 STARS     -Midwest Book Review"Cindy Sample knows how to weave a story that satisfies and excites...simultaneously harrowing, exciting, tender, and uplifting, a true who-done-it combined with a romance that will warm the heart and sheets."  5 stars
     -Long and Short Reviews 
"Dying for a Date is one of those books, the type you stay up late - way too late - to finish. Combining murder mystery and humor is a difficult task and "Cindy Sample does it brilliantly."
     -Jenny Hilborne, author of the Mac Jackson Mystery Thriller series
"Dying for a Date combines the fun of a spunky and smart heroine with an exciting murder mystery. This is an excellent entry to the world of romantic mysteries."
     -San Francisco Book Review

About this title

About the Author:

Cindy Sample is a former CEO who decided plotting murder was more entertaining than plodding through paperwork. She retired to follow her lifelong dream of becoming a mystery author. Her experiences with online dating sites fueled the concept for Dying for a Date, the first in her national bestselling Laurel McKay mysteries. The sequel, Dying for a Dance, winner of the 2011 NCPA Fiction Award, is based on her adventures in the glamorous world of ballroom dancing. Cindy thought her protagonist, Laurel McKay, needed a vacation in Hawaii, which resulted in Dying for a Daiquiri. Laurel returned to Placerville for her wildest ride yet in Dying for a Dude, a 2015 Next Generation Indie Award Finalist in both mystery and humor. Then on to Dying for a Donut, the tastiest mystery of them all. Who doesn't love a Caribbean cruise? Possibly Laurel and Tom in their new adventure, Dying for a Diamond. Cindy is a five-time finalist for the LEFTY Award for best humorous mystery and a past president of the Sacramento chapter of Sisters in Crime. Cindy has two wonderful adult children who live too far away. She loves chatting with readers so feel free to contact her on any forum. Sign up for her newsletter to find out about upcoming events and contests. cindysamplebooks.com/contact/ Connect with Cindy on Facebook and Twitter facebook.com/cindysampleauthor twitter.com/cindysample1 Email Cindy at cindy@cindysamplebooks.com

Review:

"Dying for a Date is filled with zany characters, humorous situations and laugh-out-loud narrative. Consider reading this book in one sitting because once you start, you'll be reluctant to put it down."  5 STARS
     -Midwest Book Review

"A delightful romantic mystery. The plot was entertaining and I was kept guessing the murderer's identity right up until the reveal at the end. I look forward to reading more mysteries in the future from this talented new author."  5 STARS
     -Rebecca's Reads

"Funny, smart, with a fast paced plot that keeps you guessing. Dying for a Date will keep you laughing, intrigued, and happy that Cindy Sample isn't writing your life story."
--Fiction Addict

"Sharp intelligence and flippant wit, turmoil and anxiety, danger and deception...all blend into one smooth and tasty read. I hope this turns into a long running series."
--Once Upon a Romance Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1492367249
• ISBN 13: 9781492367246
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 252
• Illustrator: Phillips Karen