“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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Very funny. Had me laughing out loud.
Really enjoying the book. Some unnecessary bad language is the only reason I didn’t give it a 5 star.
Quirky characters. Occasionally laugh out loud.
I loved, loved, loved these books. Yes they are reminiscent of Stephanie Plum books, but with a little different twist. Loved the characters, loved the stories.
I don’t have very much reading time, and some books, I almost dread picking them back up once I start reading; but not being a quitter, I finish them no matter how long it takes. Not these books. I couldn’t wait to continue reading. Don’t really like series very much, but I might buy more in this matchmaker mysteries. Cute, funny added to a little nerve-wracking suspense and a little romance and characters that could be my friends!
Started out slow but I ended up really liking these two stories. It had me chuckling and I looked forward to reading it. Great characters and just a fun read!
I liked the snarkiness and the amusing anecdotes of the characters and their relationships. I liked the first book enough to read the second. For me high praise indeed.
This is one of those beach type read. It was a quick read. The dialogue was funny. Not a serious read but a light-hearted one. The main character is adorable because she bumbles into so many funny incidences.
Great summer read!
I very much enjoyed these stories and look forward to reading the next one
I enjoyed this and am saving book #2 for a later read.
Love this series, love this author. This is a wonderful and quirky world that I love to visit. I thank the author for sharing the ride.
I enjoyed this book
It’s all amusing at first but then the same thing keeps happening, really get tired of all the overdosing on food.
Didn’t like the language
I didn’t like it and couldn’t finish reading it.
kind of silly
not my type
I had a hard time connecting with this story. I never could connect with the storyline
So so
Funny!