Writing a friend’s obit might be the death of a quirky young librarian in this “fresh and funny, romantic and sunny” mystery (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Riley Ellison, a young library assistant, has become known in her hometown of Tuttle Corner, Virginia, as Riley Bless-Her-Heart. Ever since her beloved granddaddy died and her longtime boyfriend broke up with her, Riley has withdrawn from … her, Riley has withdrawn from life. In an effort to rejoin the living, she signs up for an online dating service and tries to reconnect with her childhood best friend, Jordan James, now a reporter at the Tuttle Times. But when she learns that Jordan committed suicide, Riley is shaken to the core.
Riley agrees to write Jordan’s obituary hoping to find out why a young woman with so much to live for would suddenly opt out. But Jordan’s co-worker, a paranoid reporter with a penchant for conspiracy theories, convinces Riley that Jordan’s death was no suicide. He leads her down a dangerous path toward organized crime, secret lovers, and suspicious taco trucks.
When Riley’s hunt for the truth intersects with her emerging love life, she will discover a secret that puts everything she holds dear—her job, the people she loves, and even her life—in danger.
“Orr’s book checked three genre boxes for me: a smart cozy series, a Southern small town setting, and, my favorite, a newspaper mystery.” —Carole Barrowman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“The perfect mix of mystery, humor, and romance, anchored by an endearing heroine.” —Laura McHugh, award-winning author of The Weight of Blood
“Recommended for admirers of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum capers.” —Library Journal
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Fun characters and plot.
I have to say this is the first time I have read a book about an obituary writer!
Just enough twists and turns to keep me engrossed. A good read!
Similar formula with a twist of many of the single gal detectives.
I enjoyed this one
I usually read historical fiction mysteries but I thought I’d give this series a try. I’m glad I did! It was a fun read! Looking forward to reading book 2!
Wonderful, well developed characters, with believable Fla e’s and issues. The plot develops at a very good pace, uncovered in interesting layers.
I really enjoyed this book and plan to read more of this series.
Fairly good read.
A fun light read with an engaging heroine. Enjoyable diversion.
Well written; breezy and fun. Highly recommended.
Good beach read. Kept me reading though I felt the ending became overly complicated. There was romance but it wasn’t intrusive or silly.
A quirky, entertaining read
This book is a very fun read. It makes me want to read others by the author.
A well-written genre novel. The characters are fun and believable: they have all the issues you find in the real world, without distracting from the main mystery. Good entertainment.
A light read, that kept moving. Imight the the next in the sries to see how it advances.
Fun to read, unique story line, I liked it.
Ithe heroine in the book is a bit whimpy
Totally boring
i’m almost done with this book but i can already shout LOVE IT!!! a super fast hard to out down read!
Good twist