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Description:
It’s all in a day’s work for Tara Holloway, the U.S. Treasury’s latest, greatest, soon-to-be-skinniest weapon against the biggest, richest tax cheats in the nation…
When she joined the Criminal Investigations Division, Tara knew she’d be investigating some very real crooks. Forget about waitresses hiding tips from the IRS or babysitters not declaring income! Tara and her partner, Eddie, are going after one of country’s richest, dirtiest felons. Being on a diet doesn’t help Tara’s mood much. Hopefully, by the time the investigation is over, she’ll be sitting somewhere in a string bikini, far, far away…
But first: Reality. Marcos Mendoza is a suspected loan shark with connections across the Mexican border. He’s never been accused of any crimes, yet his business associates have a history of disappearing…and resurfacing…in body bags. Will Tara risk life, limb, and the pursuit of filing a joint tax return with her maybe-serious boyfriend Brett? Fighting crime, like drinking a cup of coffee with low-fat milk and artificial sweetener, is often bittersweet…
DiDi's Thoughts:
This is the second book of Diane Kelly's Death and Taxes series. I enjoyed Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure, I REALLY enjoyed Death, Taxes and a Skinny No-Whip Latte. I could not put it down and laughed throughout the entire book.
Tara is back, this time in action packed investigation to stop not only a tax cheat, but a murdering, money launderer. Tara and her partner Eddie take on Marcos Mendoza and it almost costs one of them their life and family and the other their relationship. Extra drama comes in due to a couple of new characters that Ms. Kelly has introduced, who may just cause trouble in paradise between Tara and her boyfriend Brett.
Ms. Kelly has created an exciting, fun new mystery series with quirky characters and a twist, I mean who would have ever guessed IRS investigators could be so cool! You can't help but love Tara's, tough talking, polyester clad, bee-hive wearing boss, Lu.
I admit....I am addicted to Tara Holloway and the entire zany supporting cast of the Death and Taxes series. Tara is a gun toting, quick witted, kick ass heroine who goes after the bad guys with all she's got. Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte is a fast paced, funny, mystery with a little bit of romance in the background.
If you like mysteries with comedy and a continuing relationship between the H/h, I strongly recommend Diane Kelly's Death and Taxes series.
I cannot wait for the release of Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray on 7/1/12!
DiDi gives Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte (4.5)
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9 comments:
Your description of this book/series makes me think of the Stephanie Plum books. I love that series so I think I will need to check this one out as well. Sounds like a lot of fun!
E. Thompson
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I haven't heard of this author or series before...will definitely be adding to my wishlist!!!
E, I have only read one SP book, that being said, I have seen other reviewers compare the two and state that SP lovers will enjoy this series =)
I usually stay away from this type of book, but Diane Kelly has addicted me to her new series =)
This is a new to me author. This sounds so wonderful! Will be adding her to my TBR list.
Mel
Wow, talk about an interesting title. It grabbed my attention right away. lol
Love quirky characters! Thanks for the review, Didi.
This is a new author for me. This book have an interesting title.
Thanks for the heads up.
Have not read this author. Sounds like a fun read. Adding to my wish list. Enjoyed the review.
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