“Fans of laugh-out-loud romantic suspense will enjoy this author as she joins the ranks of Janet Evanovich, Katie MacAllister, and Jennifer Crusie.”—Booklist, on An Affair to Dismember“Elise Sax will win your heart.”—New York Times bestselling author Jill ShalvisEnjoy the first two books in the Matchmaker Mysteries Series for the price of one!An Affair to Dismember:Three months has been Gladie … Dismember:
Three months has been Gladie Burger’s limit when it comes to staying in one place. That’s why Gladie is more than a little skeptical when her Grandma Zelda—who is more than a little psychic– recruits her into the family’s matchmaking business in the quaint small town of Cannes, California. What’s more, Gladie is also highly unqualified, having a terrible track record with romance. Still, Zelda is convinced that her granddaughter has her clairvoyant “gift.” But when the going gets tough, Gladie wonders if this gift has a return policy.
When Zelda’s neighbor drops dead in his kitchen, Gladie is swept into his bizarre family’s drama. Despite warnings from the (distractingly gorgeous) chief of police to steer clear of his investigation, Gladie is out to prove that her neighbor’s death was murder. It’s not too long before she’s in way over her head—with the hunky police chief, a dysfunctional family full of possible killers, and yet another mysterious and handsome man, whose attentions she’s unable to ignore. Gladie is clearly being pursued—either by true love or by a murderer. Who will catch her first?
Citizen Pain:
Lovably troublesome Gladie Burger runs into sizzling danger and a fiery love triangle in the second installment of Elise Sax’s hilarious and sexy Matchmaker Mysteries series.
Since joining the family matchmaking business run by her eccentric and psychic Grandma Zelda, Gladie is always looking for love. But when an unbearable toothache knocks her out of commission and into the dentist’s chair, she prays only for relief. No such luck. Emerging from an anesthetic haze, Gladie awakes to find that not only is her tooth still throbbing, but her dentist is dead—and the lead suspect in the murder, office receptionist Belinda, just so happens to be Gladie’s first real client. Now it’s up to Gladie to find Belinda a man and keep her from being locked up behind bars.
As if that weren’t enough distraction, two gorgeous men are vying for Gladie’s attention: Spencer, the playboy chief of police, and Holden, Gladie’s secretive, gorgeously muscled neighbor. Still, Gladie’s not complaining about having a helping hand or two when the case leads her to a dangerously bizarre cult. She may have met her match—and if she’s not careful, it could be her last.
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Similar to the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovixh. A lot of laugh out loud moments and some twists along the way. Quick, fun reads.
Cute
fast and fun!
Absolutely delightful read
Fun easy reading
Both stories were ok, but could have gained by better editing. Too many repetitions of the eating habits, which impacted the flow of the stories in a negative way. The advice pieces from the grandmother on the matchmaking were funny, but not always pertaining to the chapter that followed. But I will read the next story, since I liked the creative plots.
Hysterically funny!
A laugh-out-loud read.
Great mystery, but it also took me by surprise and had me laughing so hard I cried.
It’s funny & weird & unique
I really enjoyed Book 1, which i had read once before. There were a few great, funny scenes (Ex: the owl on the telephone pole) that were just as funny as when I first read them. I liked the relationship between Gladie and Zelda, and enjoyed the mystery.
Book 2 was good, but I wasn’t interested in the alien storyline and skimmed through those sections. The actions of Police Chief Spencer seemed too unbelievable – hiding in Gladie’s room from women he had been simultaneously dating.
Just finished this book. while it is a bit silly it is a fun read, enjoyed it very much
Love this new series, makes me laugh out loud, surprises me, keeps me reading way past my bed time!
The characters are so funny! I’d want to sit and talk to her family.lol
I kept seeing book 1 for free, but, because of the title, I didn’t think it would be the kind of book I would like. Then, I saw a deal for two free books on Bookbub and got it. When I realized what I had just gotten, I was a little dismayed, but decided I may as well read it. Well, I ended up buying more in the series because I love the wittyness of these books. The way the author pieces together the stories is phenomenal.
Escapist fun!!! These two got me hooked on this series….some I have read in one day!!!
Hilarious, laugh out load funny. If you need a good laugh you won’t be disappointed.
This book was hilarious! Pinky was absolutely crazy, but in a good way. I enjoyed every page of this book. It was a quick and easy read, just right for a Sunday afternoon when it is too hot to venture outside and you just want to curl up in the air conditioned bedroom with a good book.
I really laughed out loud. Was very entertaining and she did a good job of presenting the mystery. Liked her romantic twists also. Certainly hit my humor buttons!!
Love this series!