Jill Gardner first appeared in Guidebook to Murder and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Jill.
What is your full name?
Jill Lorraine Gardner
How old are you?
38
What is your profession?
Owner of Coffee, Books, and More in South Cove.
Do you have a significant other?
Live-in boyfriend – Greg King – police detective in South Cove.
What is their name and profession?
He runs the police force there, but the mayor doesn’t want to change his title because he’s scared that Greg will run against him next election
Do you have any children?
Nope.
Do you have any siblings?
No.
Are your parents nearby?
My parents have passed.
Who is your best friend?
Amy Newman
Do you have any pets?
Emma, but she’s more of a kid or family member.
What town do you live in?
South Cove, California
Would you say you live in a small town or a big city?
Small tourist town.
Type of dwelling and do you own or rent?
I own my (I guess, our) house. I inherited it from a friend who was killed a few years ago. Two-story cottage on the bluff above the ocean. Well, if you don’t count the road.
What is your favorite spot in your home?
My kitchen. I love spending time with Greg or my friends or my aunt in the kitchen. It’s a gathering place.
Favorite meal and dessert?
Fish and chips. Vanilla milk shake.
Do you have any hobbies?
I’m not crafty, not at all. But I love reading. It’s part of my job, at least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Since I live on the beach and in a tourist town, I love to visit new places. Every day can be a vacation at home.
What music do you listen to?
Mostly country.
Do you have a favorite book?
Just one? LOL Mostly it’s the last one I read that made me think. Right now? It’s The Institute by Stephen King.
What is your idea of a really fun time?
Spending the evening with my guy on the couch. I’ll have a book in hand, he’s watching sports. And Emma is hanging with us. Oh, and ice cream.
If you were to write a memoir, what would you call it?
** Living in Paradise **
Amateur or professional sleuth and whom do you work with?
Amateur sleuth or busy body if you listen to Greg.
In a few sentences, what is a typical day in your life like?
I get up early and work the opening shift for my shop. Commuters need their coffee. And it’s slow so I get to read. A lot. Then if I’m lucky, lunch at Diamond Lille’s either with Greg or Amy. A run with Emma in the afternoon. More reading. Dinner with Greg. More reading. Wow. When you list it out like that I do a lot of reading. It’s a tough life, but someone needs to do it. 😊
Murder in Waiting is the 11th book in the “Tourist Trap” cozy mystery series, coming June 30, 2020.
In the latest Tourist Trap mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon, bookshop café owner Jill Gardner contends with a best friend-turned-bridezilla while trying to solve a local historian’s untimely date with death . . .
At Coffee, Books, & More, Jill’s the boss. But as Amy’s maid-of-honor, she can barely keep up with marching orders–and now she’s in charge of organizing an epic bachelorette! Adding to Jill’s party-planning panic, the South Cove Heritage Society just unceremoniously dumped her historic landmark bid. While vying proposals rush in from a loaded land developer and a pushy travel guide company, Jill finds an unexpected ally in Heritage Society expert, Frank Gleason. But their happy union is cut short when Frank is mowed down in a suspicious hit-and-run. With Amy’s big day on the horizon, Jill vows to catch the killer before she has to catch a bouquet.
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About the author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon, writes the Tourist Trap, Cat Latimer and Farm-to-Fork mystery series. No matter where the mystery is set, readers can expect a fun ride. Sign up for her newsletter at lynncahoon.com.
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