“Smart, entertaining, and laugh-out-loud funny!” —Liliana Hart, New York Times Bestselling AuthorShe’s a beautician with a plummeting reputation. Can she catch a strangler before her salon is financially frizzed out?Valentine Beaumont is desperate to revive her dying business. Trying to recover from an infamous incident where she defended herself with a perm rod to her attacker’s privates, the … to her attacker’s privates, the last thing she needs is another scandal. So when a wealthy socialite is strangled with a steamer cord while awaiting her facial, Valentine has no choice but to start combing through clues.
Battling a sexy, hard-headed detective who can’t tell pigtails from a pompadour, Valentine is convinced he’s pursuing the wrong suspect. And despite his warning not to meddle, the gutsy stylist vows to clear her name before the killer claims another client.
Can Valentine tie up the culprit before more lives are cut short?
Murder, Curlers & Cream is the first book in the hilarious Valentine Beaumont Mystery series. If you like ambitious heroines, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and unlikely romances, you’ll love Arlene McFarlane’s clever tale!
Buy Murder, Curlers & Cream to detangle a deadly case today!
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Characters were loveable and story keep me in suspense as to who was quilty
I am enjoying this series. I started with books 3 and 4, now I’m going back to the beginning of the series. I do enjoy Valentine’s efforts to solve this murder. The chemistry between Valetine and Romero is palpable. Valentine has her way of doing things and I do find her way to be extremely entertaining
I do believe that this book must be read to the very end in order for the reader to get a clear picture if the characters, plot and the direction of the series.
I felt as though the book was written for someone of younger age. It did keep you guessing until the end and that is why I stuck with it to find out who did it.
Very entertaining
Valentine Beaumont does not disappoint! She is a breath of fresh air and such a fun character. I love her desire to do the right thing. The characters in this book all are unique and bring laughs aplenty. I a anxious to read the next in the series!
Fun read!
loved it made me laugh and I read all three of them
Authors must have thick-skin in order to write any genre. Some people will love your story and others will not. I for one, enjoyed this book. One must remember these are only stories, and with all the problems in the world today, books provide some relief from all the bad news. Arlene’s book does just that; provides some humor.
Granted in real life, anyone working in a place of business would fire anyone who did the things that Phyllis did in this story. Maybe Val wasn’t a good boss, but they sure did have a lot of fun and she did care about her employees. I had a hard time putting it down. I love the tension between Val and Romeo. Phyllis and Max is a hoot as well! All the characters are lovable and would make great friends. I laughed so much at all the antics, the bantering back and forth and Val’s mother trying to get her blind dates. I am glad I stumbled across this book and decided to give it a chance. I look forward to the next book in the series.
fast fun read, very entertaining.
This book had its ups and downs for me, never did get into it really but, I would recommend it.
I have read three and I loved them have some more of the waiting to be read .Easy to read and follow the plot never a dull moment!!!
Fun to read. Beauty Shop owner turned sleuth is funny, smart, crafty and a little ditzy. Just enough to keep her interesting. Storyline was good and I loved the way she dressed!!
I read this book a long time ago. I remember funny characters and a fast paced read
Who knew a beauty bag could be so dangerous! Many funny moments. Fun cozy mystery!
Loved it!
The setting of the murder, a beauty salon, was new to me. It was entertaining and light. I enjoyed reading this but the author is no Janet Evanovich.
Always enjoy a book that takes you to a scenario that is filled with interesting,eccentric and funny characters!! Thank you!
Did not see the the end coming.
I loved it!!
I was surprised by the ending. Funny, entertaining cozy mystery.