“I don’t know what I was thinking.” Miss An’gel frowned at her sister, the younger by about four years. “What business do we have baby-sitting a cat?”
“Oh, hush, Sister.” Miss Dickce stroked Diesel’s head. “He’ll think you don’t want him here. You know what a well-behaved kitty he is.” She giggled. “Not to mention how smart. I’m sure he knows we’re talking about him.”
Diesel warbled loudly as Dickce continued the pleasurable rubbing of his head.
“See, told you.” Dickce flashed a triumphant smile at her sister.
“I grant you he’s the smartest thing on four legs I ever did see,” An’gel replied. “What on earth will we do if he gets sick or eats the wrong thing? Charlie will never forgive us if anything happens to his cat.”
“You are in a mood today,” Dickce said. “I’ll just start calling you Dour Dora and be done with it.”
An’gel frowned at her sister. “I’m not dour, just thinking responsibly, that’s all.”
Dickce rolled her eyes at her sister. “They’re only going to be gone about three weeks. Don’t start imagining disasters.” She encouraged Diesel to stretch out across her lap. He was so large, however, only about half of him could cover her. “We have a quiet month ahead of us, and we can relax and enjoy ourselves.”
“True,” An’gel said. August was a quiet month for charity and committee work.
The doorbell rang. An’gel frowned. “Who on earth could that be?”
That turns out to be Rosabelle Sultan, their old sorority sister. True to form, Rosabelle brings trouble in her wake, and soon the Ducote sisters find themselves in the midst of a murder investigation. Find out what happens on October 7th, when Bless Her Dead Little Heart goes on sale!
You can read more about Miss An’gel and Miss Dickce in Bless Her Dead Little Heart, the first book in the new “Southern Ladies” mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 6 p.m. eastern on October 10 for the chance to win a signed copy of BLESS HER DEAD LITTLE HEART. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
Meet the author
Miranda James is the New York Times bestselling author of the “Cat in the Stacks” books featuring Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel. Bless Her Dead Little Heart launches a new series, the “Southern Ladies” mysteries featuring Miss An’gel and Miss Dickce Ducote, who made their debut in Out of Circulation. Miranda currently resides in Houston, Texas, with two cats and thousands of books.
I love the Cat books and I am looking foreword to this new series.
Love the title. Thank you for the chance to win it 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win
I can’t wait to start this series ! Thanks for a chance to win !
Miranda James books are always good reading 🙂
Sounds cute , look forward to reading it
I want this “Southern Ladies” mystery so badly!! I have to go back and check out Out of Circulation too so I can acquaint myself with Miss An’gel and Miss Dickce Ducote! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!!
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I would love to start this series!
This new series with some people we know sounds interesting. Looking forward to reading it.
This really does look like a good book
Thank you the chance to win this first in a series, I look forward to reading it.
Thank you for the chance to win this fun looking book
This is a new author for me—I would love to read this book!
Love the cover. I enjoy trying out new series. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments. Good luck!
It sounds delightful as all Dean James’ writing is. I have never read something by him that I haven’t really enjoyed.
I love ‘her’ books and would love to win this one!
yay! I adore Dean James !
I love Miranda James books and her characters, Charlie, Diesel (the cat), Miss An’gel and Miss Dickse are wonderful. Can’t wait to read this new book.
My niece Jenn is owned by a Main Coon. Benny is so laid back that you’d think he was comatose. I think the sisters are going to be in for an educational experience as Diesel teaches them a few things about finding a murderer.
I also think Miranda must have been somewhere around Mommy Dearest’s funeral when she thought up the title to this book. LOL
Whatever Dean writes is excellent and entertaining, this new book just happens to my favorite! Can’t imagine why? 🙂
Great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to learn about another author.
Sounds like a good book.
Sounds like another good new series, thanks for the chance to win.
I’d love to kitty sit Diesel. Thanks for the contest–this should be a really good book.
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I absolutely love the cover, I may have to buy the print book instead of kindle. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
I am so glad that authors are putting dogs and cats on their covers. I love the cover and would love to win as this is the 1st in a series that I am definitely going to read sounds so good.
Miranda writes some great series. I’ll have to try this one.
thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I really would love to read this novel, hope I win!!!
I’m looking forward to this one. Love Diesel.
I’d love to keep up with Diesel! Thank you for the giveaway –
I love all his books, especially the Honor Hartman series. Have pre-ordered thru Amazon but would love to win it even more!
I am looking forward to reading this book. Congrats on what I know will be another NY Times bestseller.
The Cat in the Stacks series is one of my favorites, so I am very excited about the Southern Ladies. 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
Thank you so much for having this giveaway. I would love a chance to win and read this book!
Angie Young
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Sounds like and excellent book.
Would love to win it to read!
Cheryl Baranski
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Thanks for sharing your talents. I love this series.
I love the Cat in the Stack Series and Diesel. This looks like a great read.
I liked these 2 characters when I read Out of Circulation. Happy to see they got their own series.
Judging by the cover, that is a lovely Abyssinian cat. They are stunning animals.
I’m always excited when a new series comes out! I can’t wait to get started on this one!
I LOVE LOVE Dean in all his incarnations!
I really liked these two ladies in the previous book.
Would love love to read this!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m looking forward to reading…plus, the cover is AWESOME!
CONGRATULATONS! I’m looking forward to reading…plus, the cover is AWESOME!
Another great job by Dean…oops, I mean Miranda!
I love mysteries involving Southern Ladies! Looks like a great read!
Cannot wait to read this one as soon as I can and the new Cat in the Stacks Mystery in January. 🙂
I’d love to read another story with Diesel.
I’m thirsty, so that pitcher of iced tea is looking mighty yummy!!!
thank you for the giveaway!!
Sounds perfect for me.
Sounds great.
Very nice, LOVE the cover (especially the flower in the dog’s mouth) – thanks for the opportunity!
I love Diesel, and the Ducote sisters are some of my favorite “supporting characters” in the Charlie & Diesel series. Thanks for a chance to win.
Thanks for the chance to win!
This looks like such a fun series! I’ve been looking forward to it. Thank you for the chance to win a copy. 🙂
I’ve been waiting for this series! Sounds like a good read. Miranda also writes the Trailer Park Mysteries under the name of Jimmie Ruth Evans. That series is a must read!
Dean’s books are always fantastic!! Can not wait to see what An’gel gets into this time!!! 😃
The covers great. Sounds interesting. I am looking forward to reading. Thank you.
I love these book! Wonderful
Love Miranda James series! Can’t wait to start this one!!
As a Southern lady wannabe I am eager to read this one.
That’s quite a catchy title. A bit macabre, but I’m still hoping to win the giveaway.
I was thrilled when I heard about this series for the first time! So glad its release has finally happened. Miss An’gel and Miss Dickce are such interesting and memorable characters. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the sound of this new series and the two southern sisters! Thanks.
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