Darlings, imagine my delight when my sister Nora Blackbird told me there are readers out there who love me—Libby!—more than any other Blackbird sister! Well, of course, I understand women who—like moi–seek spiritual growth and corporeal adventure and try not to let current fads in body image make us feel any less beautiful than we truly are.
Lately, Nora has more adventure than I do. You know she works for the Philadelphia Intelligencer, a newspaper that—well, let’s just say their star has fallen a bit. Nora is normally the society columnist—that is, she attends parties and takes photos of lovely dresses and handsome men and old rich people who give money to good causes. But recently, a brash new editor came aboard the sinking ship that is the Intelligencer, and he ordered Nora to cut back on reporting on parties and start helping to sell newspapers by interviewing celebrities like the Real Housewives of the Main Line. Next thing you know, she’s chatting up Swain Starr, the diminutive, but iconic American fashion designer.
Well, you won’t believe it, but suddenly Swain got himself murdered! And Nora’s editor wants her to solve the case before the police do.
I say, Nora should be interviewing the new editor because—hold onto your panties, ladies—he’s Australian! Very Hugh Jackman, with a little Russell Crowe thrown in. In other words? A total hottie. A little temperamental, and there’s a slightly rough side to him that I absolutely—well, never mind about me. I hope Nora steers clear of him, but you know she has a weakness for bad boys.
Do boys come any badder than That Man of Hers? You know who I mean. He’s the son of Big Frankie Abruzzo, who is—well, darlings, there’s only one say to say it. He’s a mob boss. Whoever would guess that a descendent of the proud Philadelphia Blackbirds is seeing a criminal!
Nora has her hands full with That Man, but who else is causing problems in our Blackbird world but my own son, Rawlins? What has happened to my darling boy? One minute he was begging to play Quidditch, and now he’s suddenly interested in girls! And he may be in deep trouble. The less said about that, the better. Our youngest sister Emma is also stretching the sisterly bond to the max, but I can’t jeopardize my own psychological well-being every time one of my nearest and dearest gets into a scrape, can I? So I hope Nora comes through again. She’s very resourceful.
Nancy is giving away one (1) copy of LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF MURDER. Leave a comment to be included in the giveaway. Contest ends August 10; US entries only.
To read more about Libby and Nora Blackbird, pick up the new Blackbird Sisters Mystery by Nancy Martin, LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF MURDER, from NAL/Penguin, is due in stores and wherever you buy books—on August 6, 2013.
Meet the author
Nancy Martin is the author of nearly 50 popular fiction novels in many genres. Her first mystery, How To Murder A Millionaire was an Agatha nominee and won the Best First Mystery of 2002 from Romantic Times magazine. She has written nine Blackbird Sisters Mysteries and two Roxy Abruzzo Mysteries. She has served on the board of Sisters in Crime and is a founding member of Pennwriters. In 2009, she was awarded the lifetime achievement award for mystery writing from Romantic Times. She lives in Pittsburgh and is the proud grandmother of three. Find her on Facebook and for more information, visit her website at www.nancymartinmysteries.com.
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This sounds like an awesome series, u am definitely adding it to my tbr list!
Sounds like a great series. Count me in…Dee
this series is on my TBR pile!!!
would love to add this to it!!
thank you for the giveaway!!!
This looks like a fun book, thank you for the chance to win
Would love to win this book! Thanks, Dru.
I love this series.
This is a fabulous series and I’m glad that there is yet another book in it. I look forward to reading this one.
This book sounds wonderful, I have entered every contest I’ve seen for this book hoping to win it. 🙂 Hope this time is the trick.
I love this series!!! Looking forward to it!
Exciting concept and definitely will be another series to add to my reading lists. What a cute interview with “Libby” and Nancy. Who wouldn’t want to read this book; sounds like lots of laughs and great stories. Thank you for the giveaway, Nancy and Dru. Have a lovely weekend.
Sounds like a real fun book. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a fun interview! Go Blackbird Sisters!!
Gotta love those Blackbird Sisters:) Can’t wait to read it!
For me, the Blackbird sisters adventures are one of a handful of series that make me eagerly await the next volume, right up there with Deborah Crombie, Julie Hyzy, Diane Mott Davidson, and Carolyn Hart’s Death on Demand books.
So glad to see this new one.
I’m a huge fan of Nancy’s books and own a number of them. The Blackbird Sisters are a fantastic read, almost as fantastic as watching Nancy do her “happy dance”. 😉
Yes please I’d like to enter this contest for a chance at the book.
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reminder to Dru. if I am lucky, send me a txt instead of e-mail. I’ll be upstate the 11th. thru the 18th.
Oh, you are all so sweet with your kind comments. I have to confess that Libby is my favorite character to write. She has no filters and blurts out the first thing in her head, plus she’s always caught up in the latest wacky trend, so the research is fun to do. Thanks for all your kind comments today!
Fell in love with this series. Such great characters! Looking forward to reading the next installment.
Dang it, I’ve aready pre-ordered this (in hardback). I love this series. Have re-read it twice now, from start to finish, and it still stands the test of time. Likeable, multi-dimensional characters, romance, interesting plots and fashion, what more can I ask for?
I would like to learn more about the Blackbird sisters.
Libby,
You and your sister sure have colorful lives. I’d love to read about you in LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF MURDER.
Ah, siblings! And I, too, am called Libby!
I have read the whole series and am looking forward to this new one. Kudos to the artist who does the covers too, they make the characters come alive.
Such a fun sounding series, the characters seem so real. I think we’d both enjoy this book, thanks for the giveaway.
Every time I read another book in the series, I have a hard time deciding which sister is the funniest, most wonderful or most outrageous. We all know it is a toss up. Each of the sisters is a treasure in her own right.
I would love to read the newest book.
I’ve started this series, but have a way to go to catch up. I really like the variety of characters. This book sounds great.
I love Nora and Libby—can hardly wait to read the book.
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I’m eagerly awaiting a new Blackbird Sisters adventure . . . knowing I’ll have to clear my schedule once I open the book. My paper dolls are looking on as I type 😉
Oh those Blackbid sisters. This book looks fun.
My housemate and I both love the Blackbird Sisters mysteries–have been eagerly awaiting the newest one, which is already sounding amazing!
I’ve the Blackbird series up through #7 (Murder melts in your Mouth) and feel as though I’ve missed a couple of family reunioins. I know I’m related to the Blackbirds somewhere down the line. I’ve got to catch up with the family by reading No Way to Kill a Lady & Little Black Book of Murder! Thanks for the interesting conversation with Libby & Nancy. And, thank you – Dru & Nancy for the giveway chance!
You could be related, Linda, but only if you have a slightly crazy streak. 😉
I’ve loved the Blackbird Sisters mysteries since I started reading them a LOONNGGG time ago! My only recent complaint is that they’re coming a little less often than I’d like! And, I’ve been thinking the last couple of books, I’d like Nora to find someone other than Michael, who clearly, will never be good for her… unless Nancy changes his character a lot!
MM—You definitely need to read LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF MURDER
Libby, Libby, Libby … Nora, Nora, Nora!
I’ve been following this series from the beginning. So glad to see there is a new one read. Would love to win a copy. Nora, Nora!
Libby, Libby!
Yay! I’d love to win a copy! I love this series!
Libby sounds like a few members of my family-aaaarrrgg!
I can’t wait to read mine. Libby is charming. So is Nora. A new “bad boy” for Nora. I don’t know. Mick is a real hottie. But I’ve said that before.
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I’d love to get started on this series. Please include me in this great giveaway opportunity.
Good luck to everyone in the drawing!
Love the title and sounds a bit friendlier than a real Murder Book. Thanks for the giveaway. Please send response to judydee22002@yahoo dot com
Love this series! Poor Emma, nobody is sending their love her way. She’ll come around eventually. Right?
I, too love this series and I’m so glad that it is back.
Thanks Nancy for letting Libby have her day on my blog.
The Blackbird sisters and famille are among my favorite characters. I am so excited abt this chance to catch up with them.
You’re very welcome, Dru Ann. You’re one of my very favorite people in the mystery community. Thanks for all you do to help us find great books to read! Big kisses!
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