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A Bane in the Neck (Veronica Swift Mysteries) Paperback – May 28, 2022

by Ember Mae (Author)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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Join Roni and Doodle, her sassy Westie, as they explore who killed Kourtney Blake, before Roni goes down for the murder herself.

Veronica (Roni) Swfit just wants to make shoes and run her custom- made shoe shop, but no one told her non-peak season at Last Resort and Spa in in Crescent Valley, Vermont would be so dead.

She’s struggling to make ends meet and too stubborn to accept help, which means she’s stuck working with the ever unpleasant Kourtney Blake—her brother’s ex-fiance— in an upcoming St. Paddy’s Day event for the resort.

The partnership is not going well and becomes much harder to manage when Doodle discovers Kourtney’s body under the ski lift.

Detective Graham Parker is on the case, working closely with Roni’s best friend—Angela (Angie) Stewart— who happens to be the head of resort security.

Sparks fly between Detective Parker and Angie, but tensions rise when Roni is considered the prime suspect by the chief of police.

Roni’s recently found family at the resort rally around her as they help her triumph over injustice. The only question is: what is it going to cost her?

If you love Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series, or Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple series, you’ll adore this oddball group of characters and entertained by a twisty murder to solve.

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  1. Book 1 of 10
    Veronica Swift Mysteries
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 28, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1953798306
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1953798305
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Emmie B. Books (May 28, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1953798306
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1953798305
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Ember Mae

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Ember Mae writes cozy mystery novels. When she isn’t penning stories about sassy woman sleuths and their mischievous pets, then she’s baking or watching Psych on repeat. She live in Guam with her mom, second dad, sister, army of dogs, gaggle of cats, and legion of chickens. Join her newsletter and get weekly updates, fun activities like coloring pages or puzzles, and free books right to your inbox at https://mailchi.mp/2755110c8b85/emberscozycorner.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
30 global ratings

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javon50
4.0 out of 5 stars Does Roni really have to work with her nemesis?
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
Roni, owner of Sole Mates, a shoe boutique is still angry with Kourtney Blake who cancelled her wedding after cheating on her brother. When she is forced to work with Kourtney on a special event, Roni knows she must agree or take the chance of losing her shop. But when Kourtney she is found dead, Roni becomes the prime suspect. Not only must she complete the promised event she also begins investigating on her own in hopes of clearing her name. What an entertaining first book. I look forward to the next book in the series. This is my honest, voluntary review of an advanced reader copy of this book.
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Alice Hazelbaker
5.0 out of 5 stars St Paddy’s day Murder?
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
This is book 1 in the Veronica Swift cozy mystery series and I’m hooked! The characters, including Roni, are all so down to earth and believable, and the plot moves right along with a few surprises thrown in. Roni has been drafted/commanded to work with Kourtney by the Board of Directors at Last Resort and Spa to plan a St Paddy’s Day event. Definitely not friends since Kourtney cancelled the wedding to Roni’s brother, Teddy, and cheated on him, this is a match made in hell, but wanting to keep her shop, Sole Mates, Roni decides to make it happen. But when Kourtney turns up dead, guess who is suspect number one? A fun an twisty murder case when Roni decides to investigate. I have to admit my favorite character is Doodle, Roni’s pup! I received a free copy of this book from the author and write this review voluntarily.
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Terri Mc
4.0 out of 5 stars A sole breaking mystery,great characters, an end you won't see coming. You'll be solely entertained!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
A murder mystery that takes place in an upscale resort. The author has given the main character a career that's different from ones you usually read about. Not only that, but she gives Roni an attitude that is down to earth and very refreshing to read. The other characters she introduces us to, are all molded after real type people that you might run into. Not a princess or a prince amoung them. Loved them all.
It's a decent sized read, something to curl up with to pass a few hours. This is the first book in which I hope will become a long series. I also believe this is her debut novel. If that's the case you know she will become a stronger writer with experience. Quirky, cute, clean mystery with the cutest westie I've met, Doodle. If you loved Murder She Wrote, you will love this book.
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