A body has been dredged from the San Francisco Bay. Kate Connolly, pregnant and ready to pop, has reason to fear it may be her long lost brother-in-law. When a private investigator begins nosing around, Kate decides on a new career path. Battling sleep deprivation, diaper blowouts and breastfeeding mishaps she muddles through her own investigation, Mommy style:To do:1. Find Killer2. Figure out … Killer
2. Figure out hideous breast pump.
3. Avoid cranky cop.
4. Send out Make birth announcements.
5. Buy pink paper for the birth announcements.
5. FIND KILLER
Family life has never been so exciting, but after Kate launches her own female detective agency, she may just get more than she bargained for.
Full of suspense, this cozy is unputdownable!
“Engaging…[A] charming debut thriller.”
–Publishers Weekly
“If you were expecting warm and cute you’ll be mistaken. Fast paced and fun, this book gives a true feel of the modern mom,trying to juggle motherhood and career (when that career happens to be solving crimes).”
–Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author
Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
Genre: humorous culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / detective mystery
MATERNAL INSTINCTS MYSTERIES
Bundle of Trouble (Book 1)
Motherhood is Murder (Book 2)
Formula for Murder (Book 3)
Nursing a Grudge (Book 4)
Pampered to Death (Book 5)
Killer Cravings (Book 6)
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Fairly likable main character; she’s a bit of a complainer. Author uses many words over and over : snuggle, nestle, for example when describing the “mothering” process for the new baby.
Diana Orgain did it! You can’t put down a book that weaves trouble with a newborn child! Who would have ever thought? This easy to read, page turner will keep you wondering “who done it” until the end.
Very fun, easy read
An easy read, fun story
I love the character of new mom Kate and her relationship with Jim is quick, witty and loving. Great characters all around. Very Enjoyable!
love the whole series
The character in this book is original and funny while trying to become a private investigator with a young baby. Also great other characters in the book. I read the book in one whole day! I could not put the book down. I had to see what kind of interesting twists this P.I. got into! Light hearted and easy to read! Highly recommend!
Great book. Easy reading. Interesting. Cute.
If you keep your sense of humor, the really far out and unbelievable parts of the story won’t seem so contrived.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!
This was a very interesting mystery. The real culprit was never thought of until the very last pages of the book. I loved the suspense of not knowing what was really going on.
I was intrigued but a bit skeptical going into this book. Would it be fresh and entertaining, or unbearably twee and saccharine? You never know with cozy mysteries, and one about a new mother seemed especially risky. But on the other hand, how many mysteries feature new mothers as crime solvers? I had to check it out.
I’m glad to say that “Bundle …
Easy to read, good character development
Really enjoyed reading this book.
This book was very interesting
A mother’s mystery.
I thought the couple were very normal and the backround with having a baby was perfect and how she managed both her PI work and the baby were enjoyable.
You will read this book in one sitting! It is that good. Kate is about to have her baby and she is a nervous wreck. All goes well–except she is now a real wreck–no sleep–forgetful–all the things a brand new Mom experiences. Her husband is very supportive-as is her Mom who lives to babysit! Then detectives come looking for her husbands brother …
Great read. Keeps you hooked until the end.
Not too scary…fun murder mystery