The sequel to Deadlines… Gilbert, is found dead, Shayne knows nothing is what it seems. After all, only yesterday Shayne was observing Claudia’s every move, ready to spill the latest celebrity gossip in her column. Shayne discovers Claudia was planning to sneak away on a secret trip, so how did she end up at home, dead?
Despite all evidence pointing to Claudia’s estranged husband being the guilty party, Shayne, unlike Ben, isn’t convinced. Claudia’s whole life and career were orchestrated; couldn’t her death have been too? If Shayne can uncover the truth, she might beat the deadline for a real headline; that is, if she doesn’t end up in the killer’s crosshairs.
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Second in the series, this was as satisfying as the first. Love these characters, and the plots just get more interesting (and hilarious). Another story where you can work it out in your head so there aren’t any major surprises as the murderer is revealed, but really enjoyable, so you can relax and enjoy the ride. Easy day read, and can’t wait for more in this series. Fun! 🙂
This is the second book in this series and I can say I was not disappointed. This is the perfect “who done it book”. Camilla Chafer is one of my favorite authors. I am on her ARC team and I love it. She is a wonderful author and sweet as can be. I really enjoy reading her books. My favorite series is her Lexi Graves Series. You should definitely check her out on Facebook @Camilla Chafer.
In this book LA’s newest Chronicle reporter Shayne Winter is back and at it again. When she gets an interview of the lifetime and her client Starlet Claudia turns up dead, her and Ben are put on the headline story. The investigation heats up and everything points to Josh, the starlets husband. Too bad the same can’t be said of Ben and Shayne’s relationship, which seems to be cold. Will Ben and Shayne work out the relationship and move it to the hot and heavy zone? Will Shayne be able to find the murderer before it is too late?
This book had me guessing till the end with a twist that was very unexpected. I love the characters in this series. Camilla is slowly introducing move characters and building a great background. Mike is super funny with his trash talking. He has Shayne believing some pretty good stories. Their banter is sooo funny. Sometimes I wonder if maybe he is interested in Shayne a little more than he lets on. The story is steady paced and thrilling. If you love to read a good murder mystery then this is the book for you. I highly recommend this and all Ms. Chafer’s books. You will not be disappointed.
Camilla Chafer has an amazing talent for building the world that houses each of her three series. While the Deadline Mystery series is located in contemporary LA, it is the smaller world of Shayne Winter that we move into and come to love. Shayne is still getting used, but that doesn’t mean that she is going to settle into her new role as entertainment reporter and obituary writer. She has come to understand that Ben didn’t intentionally sabotage her new job and is developing a relationship with him, but she is working her hardest to create headline stories. Meanwhile, following a leading actress pays off when the woman is killed and something Shayne witnessed puts a twist on the story that no one else is interested in. Even Ben, who is willing to share the byline, is tied to the facts and not ready to follow her instinct very far in the case. Love it!!!!