Rivers don’t let rocks hold them back. River Nightingale has decided to blow past the rocky men in her life. She’s played by the rules for too long—especially when it came to her career as a cop. She was the top closer of cases for years, but promotions in her small town cop shop went to her less productive male counterparts. River decides it’s time to change careers. She leaves her small town to … small town to purchase a Seattle private detective agency and become her own boss.
Homicide Detective Gage Hamlin takes pride in his job; he closes cases and fosters justice. All that changed the day River Nightingale sauntered into his office. River has him questioning his pride, his cases, and his aversion to private detectives, especially beautiful private detectives.
River’s client thinks Gage got it wrong, and River is forced to prove Gage missed a murder. Will River and Gage find a way to play nice, or will River be forced to leave Gage behind?
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P I. I Love You is about River Nightingale a officer turned P.I. and Gage Hamlin one of Seattle’s Homicide Detectives. While working a case together proves to be a challenge these two characters have great chemistry together. Working a case together things get very heated and not how you would expect.
River and Gage are two amazing characters along with River’s three best friends. The world and character building is incredible. The detail to working a case and incorporating other characters in this story is wonderful writing. This is a new author I stumbled onto and I’m so glad that I did!
I loved the mystery and suspense it is a wonderful start to this series. A short, sweet and to the point. If anything I would love for it to be longer. The humor gives the story a wonderful touch that really pulled me in. I just love strong women who take the world by storm as these four do. Being a woman in a male world it was easy to relate to these women. Men get by with so much that we women cannot. The plot builds nicely the mystery is easy to work out but the twists are engaging making it a page turner.
Blake wants to know who killed his parents and who his sister has been adopted to. He hires the Miss Demeanor PI Agency to find these answers. The plot thickens as shocking secrets come to light spun around mystery and death. I felt so sorry for Gage and he comes to feel about the job he did. As he and River start working together and their romance builds I was so hooked I couldn’t put the book down. I loved the bickering and passion they made it kept the story very interesting.
I fell in love with this authors writing style in The Winters sisters as I did again with the start of this series. I love audio and I see she has a few new ones, I plan to buy them along with this one. There is something about audios that really bring the story to life, I find when reading I miss a few things where the audio makes it clear. Bottom line I loved the characters, the plot, mystery, suspense, the touch of romance, the humor and bickering add so much that at times I laughed and chuckled. I can’t wait to read more of this series and see how things turn out for the other 3 women. If you are looking for a thrilling, exciting, suspenseful read this is the story for you.
What a refreshingly fun read!
This was a light-hearted read that provided for a relaxing afternoon
The author is new to me but I will definitely be looking into her work.
River and her girlfriends have had enough of the boys club!
Together they decide to take control of their futures while doing what they do best.
Welcome the birth of Misdemeanors P.I.
This is a first in series
We meet the cast of the series – not in-depth but enough to get an idea of their personalities and how they fit into the overall picture.
River is a blast. The saying about dynamite and small packages definitely applies to her.
Gage is a true gentleman and knows when to admit defeat and be the bigger person.
I enjoyed the simplicity of the story line.
A touch of action blended with just the right tang of ‘who done it’
The romance is closed door but it definitely is there
I’m looking forward to the next in series
I was provided a comp copy
This is the start to a engaging series that in each one has its own brand of mystery. This one lets you know why these girls branch out on their own and they could not of made a better decision. Thanks in part to her uncle her and her friends are able to buy and take over a detective agency. River gets recommended by her uncle to a brother and sister who need her help with a cold case involving their parents. The elements are solid and prick the interest with intrigue right away, and on the back of that is contact with the one who initially handled the case. Gage will not be your average small town cop who thinks women can not be good at what they do but he is defensive none the less. Actually you get a pretty good feeling that Gage is one fine cop. As the time goes on in this they will even find a way to work together. Even though this is a basic who done it, it is stamped with her style and branded with romance that gives a warm touch to a murder mystery that needs solved. Along with this is another element that will need solving almost like a missing person’s one that is key to the brother and sister. The characters are a delight and with everything that goes down with this one you will be caught up as you should be in a well written suspense. So at the end of this one I would say that River is very happy indeed with her decision.
Tired of being passed on promotion four female officers take a leap of faith and open their own pi agency. A great mystery with very likable characters.
4 out of 5 stars
This was a really fun read for me . I love books with strong female characters and this book has actually 4 of them . Let me introduce you to the ladies of Misdeamor P.I detective agency. River Nightingale is one tough cookie, she became a cop in a small town Montanna . She has solved more cases then the males but isn’t going anywhere . Until the trip to Seattle with her best friends who are also cops and are in the same boat . They are working hard and when a case brings River to Gage Hamlin’s door more then cases are being closed sparks are flying . But really not in the good way sometimes . Will they crack the case and more important will they come together and play nice .
The characters in this book are absolutely adorable . They are well written and they both have a spunk that will keep you reading . River is a take no prisoners type of woman . She is tired of the men being promoted well just cause they are well men . She is fun but also very work oriented but is also hurt and tired of men taking and not giving . She is a go getter and will take no prisoners . Gage well he is a man , a sexy man who is also a cop . River and Gage bicker and fight like a married couple . They seem to be like oil and water . He just doesn’t know what to think of her . Until she gets hurt and things change . They are great together and are such a sweet couple . I loved them and I loved the ribbing the other girls gave them .
This was a great read , I read it out on the patio in an afternoon. The story is a fun read with some great characters . The author will keep you on your toes and throws some twists at you . The only thing that I had a little bit of trouble with in this book I kind of had who the killer was pretty fast . Other then that I really enjoyed the journey to see if I was right . I wish there was more interaction and sparring between Gage and River . Because I loved what they did have . Over all I really enjoyed this book and this author’s writing style . I am so going to get the rest of the series . I want to see what happens with the rest of the girls . So if you want a great novella for the pool this summer check them out .
Who doesn’t love strong, capable women, funny scenes, and a mystery?
I enjoyed this story and will definitely be reading more to the series. It kept me on the edge of my seat and had me laughing out loud, which is always a plus!!
P.I. I Love You by Joanne Jaytanie is the first book in a new series. It was extremely fast paced and entertaining. The story is about 4 woman police officers who after years of being on the force for their local agencies and passed over for promotion start the Miss Demeanor Detective Agency. This is their first case and River Nightingale is lead investigator and the police detective is Gage Hamlin who is very antagonistic to River. I love a strong woman lead in a story and River is certainly that and can give back as good as she gets. This book contains, murder, attempted murder, and all the suspense you could want as River and Gage find out who murdered River’s clients parents and find their adopted sister. River almost gets killed while solving this case but it brings River and Gage close together. I can’t wait to read more about these 4 women and their agency. The characters are believable and likeable. I really loved this book.
I love the strength of the women portrayed in this story. River is a former cop turned P.I. and finds herself faced with what appears to be a bigoted police detective that she must work with, when she is hired by an influential family. This book is full of danger and suspense, and a happy family secret revealed.
Great quick read. For being such a short story it is very action-packed. I love the chemistry between the two main characters (although I wish there was more “action” between the two). But I feel this is a great way to start off this series, it lets you know about all the girls and why they branched out on their own and leads up nicely to the next books. There is one or two spots where the story transition could have been a little smoother, but definitely doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of reading this story.
A quick Fast Paced Read….Enjoyed the story line and can not wait to read more about this group of Characters!
A very good book,loved the characters and the role they all played. Some funny parts,some suspense,and overall a book that’s hard to put down.
I liked this novella and would like to read the other books in this series. P.I. I Love You, had just the right amount of suspense, humor and a little bit of romance. I liked how well River and Gage worked together after getting off on the wrong foot. After things get a little crazy for River, Gage comes to her rescue and is her knight in shining armour. Between River and Gage the solve the murder and bring the family together with their half sister. This book is a must read.
Strong female lead!
I enjoyed the twists of this mystery romance. Loved how the police investigator worked with the PI to solve the case. Had my heart pounding a few moments.
This was a cute fast read. I’m not one for detective or mysteries all that much but this was very easy to read. Engaging characters and likable ones at that. Although Gage came off as a bit of a dick…no pun intended he grew on me. Its a clean romance with a few kisses. I think if anything I would have liked more of a relationship with Gage and River but I still liked the book. I dont know if she plans to write more but I hope so perhaps the other ladies will get a story.
A fun mystery mixed with a little romance and suspense. The overall story was good but I found it a little predictable and the dialogue felt stiff to me I don’t know it just didn’t seem natural or flow well.
P.I. I love you is a new and interesting take on women taking control of their futures and destiny.
River and her friends have worked hard for their respective police departments, but yet after years of service and dedication they are constantly passed over for promotions due to being the wrong gender. Not sexist at all right? Instead of making waves, the women end up purchasing a private detective company in Seattle.
One of River’s first cases, unfortunately, has her steeping on the detective’s toes who already closed the case. But River is nothing, if not persistent and she’s determined to solve this case and put the family at ease.
This was a good book. I enjoyed the concept, but I would’ve liked if the book was more fleshed out. In regards to “mystery” I’m not sure I would say this is a mystery because the author literally only gives us one suspect. I guess I would’ve like to have had more people with reasons to murder the parents to keep my mind a bit more engaged and thinking “who done it?” I’m not sure if there are plans for more books with this, but I would’ve really have liked to seen more about the other women and got to know them as well.
I loved this story and really hope to see more about River NIghtingale and her PI agency! The author packs a lot of action in this short story and builds the romance believably. The main characters have deep professional integrity and knowledge that pulls them together despite being on opposing sides of a case, making the story satisfying emotionally and intellectually. More please!
I love a book that showcases strong independent women. River alis a women working in a man’s field in a small town. She loves her job but isn’t getting the respect she deserves. On a whim her and her friends Branch out on thier own. River is involved in her first big case and she finds herself working with a frustrating and attractive man. While the mistory unravels and danger comes at them things start changing between them. I loved this fast paced story with strong independent women.