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The snippet this weekend is from my PI mystery, The Case of the Bygone Brother, a contemporary cozy takes place in a small Lake Michigan resort town, similar to the one where I live. Alex (Alexandra) O'Hara has taken over her dad's investigation agency, struggling to keep it going. Last week, she fell off the filing cabinet and landed on top of Nick. A potential client came in. This snippet picks up a few minutes later.
Mrs. Yoder, an attractive woman in
her mid-seventies who hadn’t let age keep her from being trim and stylish, lingered
in the doorway to my office, disapproval fairly shouting from her. “I believe I have made a
mistake.”
I put on the matching jacket to my
gray skirt, saying, “Ma’am?”
“The, uh, scene I interrupted . . .”
She pursed her lips, giving me that ‘you Jezebel’ look, yet I saw hesitation in
her expression, too, and uncertainty.
“I apologize, I fell off the
cabinet and he caught—” Pop’s caveat zinged through my brain, never explain, never complain.
“Appearances aren’t always what they seem, but I will understand if you choose to
go elsewhere.” Please don’t, I need the
work.
Alex O’Hara finally gets a case that will give her bottom line a much needed boost. She might even be able to change her diet from ramen noodles to prime rib. All she has to do is track down a man who’s been missing for over ten years. Piece of cake . . . until an old flame arrives and a mugger roughs her up with orders to back off.
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How fun!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and God's blessings Diane
PamT
Thanks, Pam. I need all the blessings I can get.
DeleteAdorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy.
DeleteI've read this cozy and really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Linda. I'm glad you enjoyed the book.
DeleteGood luck with this and I tweeted.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sylvia.
DeleteThis is a great read! Loved this book.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kara. So glad you loved the book.
DeleteI love this book, too. Can't wait for the next in the series.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leah. I'm working, I'm working. I hope to have the 3rd book out soon.
DeleteYep, she has it right. Never apologize in a situation like this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sour old biddy. Too bad she needs the work so badly. She ought to tell that woman she doesn't need her business.
ReplyDeleteWait until next week to see why the older woman is there. :)
DeleteDad was a smart man.
ReplyDeleteSuper excerpt, Diane. Looking forward to reading much more.
Thanks, Kim.
DeleteDad was a smart man.
ReplyDeleteSuper excerpt, Diane. Looking forward to reading much more.
Good for Dad! Nice excerpt! Best of luck.
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Thanks, Sorchia.
DeleteIntriguing. Great tease.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteWhat fun. A compromising position at the wrong moment. Nice writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Charmaine.
DeleteGreat snippet! Can't wait for more. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy.
DeleteI love her internal dialogue here! Fabulous snippet! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jess.
DeleteOkay - she caught herself from making another mistake.
ReplyDeleteSometimes she actually thinks before jumping. :)
DeleteJezebel. *giggles* Can't blame the woman for thinking it, though. ;) I hope she gives Alex the benefit of the doubt. Great work, Diane!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie.
DeleteGood motto, never explain, never complain. I hope the older woman decides to stay, despite what she thought she witnessed.
ReplyDeleteNext week. ;)
DeleteI get the reasoning behind that saying, but if you never explain, how will people know what happened? Let people imagine things, and who knows what will happen!
ReplyDeleteYou're probably right. But sometimes when a person explains, it's like making an excuse.
DeleteWhat a delicious situation.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elaine.
Deletelol - what a delightfully messed up situation :-)
ReplyDeleteTweeted.
Thanks, Daryl.
DeleteEnjoying this story very much and I think she's right not to try to explain too much. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Veronica.
DeleteI love this story and want to read more. I hope Mrs Yoder gives her the benefit of the doubt
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are enjoying this story.
DeleteI loved her response. Perfect move on her part.
ReplyDeleteThanks. How would she explain the whole thing???
DeleteI'm with Caitlyn. I would have explained. Or at least said, "It's not what it looks like."
ReplyDeleteOr maybe it's just me--I've had to defend myself too may times.
I understand where you're coming from. Alex says "Appearances aren’t always what they seem." That is a theme throughout the book.
DeleteHaha, I love where this is going. Very realistic!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christina.
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