I knew those purses would get Ellie into trouble someday. Of course, I was thinking more along the lines of Ellie running out of storage space or accidentally going over her credit card limit, not murder and mayhem. But then Ellie does seem to get into some very interesting scrapes.
Summer Avery, here. I’m Ellie’s sister-in-law.
Ellie’s generally not much of fashionista, but she does have a passion for designer purses and hunts for them at thrift shops and online discount sites. Her love of purses is one of the few places she really lets herself go—she’s usually so organized and methodical, which is a good thing since she’s a professional organizer. Her organizing talents don’t end with closets. She has also sorted truth from lies.
I’ve seen first-hand how Ellie gets into these interesting situations, and while some of our relatives frown on her extracurricular sleuthing, all I can say is thank goodness she got involved a few years ago when I was mixed up in a rather unsavory situation.
Anyway, that’s all in the past, and there wasn’t supposed to be anything mysterious about her vacation to see me on the Florida Gulf coast. The week was supposed to be about white sand beaches, Southern plantations, and glass-bottom boat tours, but then Ellie’s purse intervened.
She’d ordered it from an online shop and received a cheap imitation instead of the designer bag she paid for. The seller happened to be located near me and offered to bring the correct purse to Ellie herself as soon as Ellie arrived in town, which would have been great, except the seller never showed up, and Ellie’s not one to leave things like that alone.
But even Ellie didn’t expect the wrong purse would lead to murder, kidnapping, and paparazzi stalkers. It certainly turned into a vacation they’ll never forget!
You can read all about Ellie and Summer’s adventures in Milkshakes, Mermaids, and Murder, the 8th book in the “Ellie Avery” mystery series published by Kensington. The first book in the series is “Moving Is Murder”
Sara is giving away one (1) copy of MILKSHAKES, MERMAIDS, AND MURDER. Leave a comment to be included in the giveaway. Contest ends October 11; US entries only.
Meet the author
A native Texan, Sara is the author of the Ellie Avery mystery series and the On The Run suspense series. As a military spouse, Sara has moved around the country (frequently!) and traveled internationally, which inspired her latest suspense novels. Publishers Weekly called Sara’s books, “satisfying,” “well-executed,” and “sparkling.”
Sara loves all things bookish, considers dark chocolate a daily requirement, and is on a quest for the best bruschetta. Connect with Sara at www.SaraRosett.com. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Goodreads.
Luv, luv, luv the title of this one–would love to win it!
Sounds like an interesting series…Dee
I have been wanting to read this book, it’s on my wish list ! I love the cover !
sounds like a fun read!
Would love to read more about Summer and Ellie! Thanks!
Sounds fun, count me in please!
A new to me author – sounds like a good one. Would love to read this.
This sounds like so much fun!
I love the title and cover! I know I would enjoy this book!
Sounds like a good one. I wish I could go on vacation.
Paparazzi on the Gulf Coast!
Sounds like a fun read. Would love to win a copy.
From the title through the description this sounds like a fun book to read.
She had me at purse. Actually the word milkshake was my first indication this book is a must read.
Sounds like a great book 🙂
Sounds like a great book, I have added it to my read list.
Another cozy mystery series for me, Yeah. Love the sounds of this story and will be adding Sara to my list of authors to follow. Checking out on FB now. Thank you for introducing me. Hope to hear that I am the recipient of the giveaway. Much success, Sara.
Cynthia
I have a weakness for purses…count me in!
This cozy sounds perfect for the beach. Thank you for this giveaway.
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Sounds like a great cozy mystery.
Love the title and cover!
This sounds like a great cozy! Thank you for the chance to win it.
wfnren(at)aol(dot)com
Would love to read this one!
Thanks for having me on your blog, Dru! 🙂
Would love to read.
Love this series. Thanks for having this giveaway.
Ellie does so like to get into trouble—I’ve got to read this and see how those purses are involved.
suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com
You had me at “milkshakes” but “purses” really got me 🙂 Please include me in the draw. judydee22002@yahoo dot com
Count me in!
Thanks Sara for giving us a glimpse into Summer’s vacation.
contest is closed.