Birthday cake and dead bodies? Oh boy!Ziva doesn’t believe for a minute that her beauty client, the salty Mrs. J., would murder anyone–too bad she’s the only one.If that wasn’t enough, someone is out to sabotage Ziva’s best friend’s wedding and ruin Ziva’s reputation.Can Ziva solve the case and serve up some just desserts? Or will her investigation fall flatter than a wedding soufflé?If you love … than a wedding soufflé?
If you love smart and sassy sleuths, you’ll love the Beauty Secrets Series!
Beauty Secrets Series Order
Book One: Makeup & Murder
Book Two: Kiss & Makeup
Book Three: Eyeliner & Alibis
Book Four: Pedicures & Prejudice
Book Five: Beauty & Bloodshed
Book Six: Charm & Deception
Short Story: A Ring to Die For
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I enjoy Ziva’s adventures. Someone is trying to ruin Ziva’s new business and her best friend’s wedding. Ziva finds another body & the police arrest Mrs. J. Can Ziva unravel these plots in time to save the wedding and her business. I could not put it down!
There is a lot of action in this book with people mysteriously getting poison ivy, stolen items, vandalism, dead bodies, and much more.
After stumbling on a dead body, Ziva is trying to figure out who is the killer. Her best friend Aria’s wedding plans keep having one catastrophe after another causing her to freak out so Ziva steps in to help. Ziva’s plate is definitely full while also managing her new beauty business.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the previous book Makeup and Murder but Kiss and Makeup was even better and highly recommend it to cozy mystery lovers!
Great story with a great ending. It got a little confusing with a lot of new characters, but not bad. I would recommend!
A fun read! Ziva’s antics will keep you laughing and guessing who the murderer is. Love it!
KISS & MAKEUP is the second book in the Beauty Secrets series. Though it does stand on its own, I felt I was missing background on the characters by not having read the first book. I would recommend reading the series in the order of release.
This is a cute, girlie cozy-mystery with lots of snarky and laughable moments. Great pacing that kept me entertained and engaged – what more could I ask for as I was traveling to and from work? This is what I want in my audiobooks.
There was a lot going on, but the details were well metered out so that nothing was lost or rushed. There was plenty of humor, lots of detail, mystery, romance, and a sweet dog to add to the heartstrings and friendships.
The best part – besides a fun and wonderful story – was that I learned a few new facts about beekeeping. I’m sure it will come in handy during the next game night!
Narration: Tonia Blake does a great southern accent. I’m not sure if it’s real or play-acting. Either way, it was fun listening to her many voices in this story.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy via Audiobook Boom, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: KISS & MAKEUP
Series: Beauty Secrets #2
Category /Genre: Cozy Mystery
Recommended for: 16+ due to fright factor
Listenability: OK for most ears
Received from: Tonia Blake (as an Audible gifted copy)
A Honey of a Story!
Her nemesis dies of poison after eating her cake and then the boyfriend is poisoned, too! Is Mrs. J losing it or merely being framed? Meanwhile Ariana’s wedding is off the rails and rapidly becoming a train wreck. And Ziva’s new business? Fahgeddabadit! Tonia Blake’s narration keeps pace with this zippy plot as we learn to emphasize eyes OR lips, but not both. Hey, the subtitle IS “Beauty Secrets,” after all!
Wonderful Cozy, Clean Mystery
What a fun book! The plot was nicely twisted and I couldn’t guess the details, even at the end. I really enjoy the humor and quirky characters. It is all totally believable. I have read the entire series and there isn’t a stinker in the bunch! I received a free copy (ARC) of this book and voluntarily chose to share my honest review.
Kiss and Makeup is book 2 in the laugh out loud, feel good, whodunit series, Beauty Secrets. Stephanie Damore claims her mysteries are all things girlie with a dollop of danger. And SHE DOES IT WELL !!! She also creates a great build up of action and keep you guessing suspense. This series revolves around fearless Ziva Diaz, beauty sales rep and budding sleuth. The storyline continues to grow and so does the colorful cast of returning characters. Each book could be a standalone BUT reading as a series is much more fun. I’m excited to see where Stephanie Damore and Ziva Diaz take us next. Put up your feet and enjoy this small town waterfront Georgian mystery adventure series !!!