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 | Title: Murder of a Botoxed Blonde Author: Swanson, Denise Summary: The latest in the Scumble River Mysteries series featuring Skye Denison, a school phychologist. This murder adventure takes place at a health spa where Trixie Frayne, Skye’s best friend, has convinced her, much to her dismay, to spend her Thanksgiving complete with tofu turkey and lectures on how to “dress for sexcess”. |
 | Title: Queen Esther & the Second Graders of Doom Author: Pleiter, Allie Summary: Essie Walker volunteers to teach a Sunday school class full of eightyear-old boys in order to better understand how to raise her newborn son. She soon finds herself in the midst of chaos and must learn to curb her competitive nature and realize that imperfection is acceptable. |
 | Title: A Match Made in Scandal Author: Thomas, Melody Summary: Rachel Bailey, the smart capable leader of a company’s engineering division in the late 19th century is experiencing all the prejudice and roadblocks one would expect in her position. Ryan Donally, a childhood friend, has the influence and knowledge to help her get ahead but has not forgiven her for an incident in their shared past. Will they be able to work together and move forward? |
 | Title: Bad Girls Don’t Author: Linz, Cathie Summary: The lively sequel to Linz’s well-received title “Good Girls Do”, which focuses on Skye Wright, the hippie-raised, wild-child sister of the previous protagonist. |
 | Title: The Scout Master: A Prepared Death Author: Buehler, Luisa Summary: The fourth book in the Grace Marsden series, this mystery opens with a Boy Scout troop finding a World War II munitions crate filled with bones in the woods. |
 | Title: Ain’t She Sweet Author: Phillips, Susan Elizabeth Summary: The prodigal daughter returns home to her small town in Mississippi. After fifteen years away she has 3 marriages behind her, is broke and is trying to retrieve a valuable painting left to her by an aunt. She discovers that not only has she changed but also the people she left behind. Interesting and quirky characters make this a fun read. |
 | Title: The Dark Queen: A Novel Author: Carroll, Susan Summary: The “Dark Queen” of the title is France’s queen, Catherine de Medici, who is being accused of murder and treachery. Ariane, the Lady of the Faire Isle is called upon by the mysterious Comte de Renardas to help him defy the sinister ambitions and intrigues of the queen. |
 | Title: Do You Believe in Magic? Author: Macela, Ann Summary: A sequel to her popular first book “The Oldest Kind of Magic” Macela continues the story of Francie Stevens and computer wizard Clay Morgan as their relationship goes through many twists and turns. |
 | Title: Many Shades of Gray Author: Davis, Dyanne Summary: The relationship between white publisher Simon Kohl and black author Janice Lace forces them to confront many troubling issues as their romance blooms. |
 | Title: Blown Away Author: Gericke, Shane Summary: A psychological thriller set in Naperville featuring rookie cop Emily Thompson. A serial killer is at work and seems to be targeting Emily as one of his victims. An enjoyable, recognizably local read that features a smart realistic female protagonist. |
