Bikinis & Bloodshed: A Kaley Kalua Aloha Lagoon Mystery - Paperback

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by Anne Marie Stoddard (Author)

From USA Today bestselling author Anne Marie Stoddard comes a fabulously fashionable mystery in paradise...

After a very painful-and very public-divorce from her cheating football star husband, Kaley Kalua just wants some peace and privacy. Cramming only the essentials (clothes, shoes, and makeup) into her Prada duffel bag, Kaley returns to her hometown of Aloha Lagoon to manage her Aunt Rikki's clothing shop, the Happy Hula Dress Boutique. A new job, new friends, and a change of scenery are just what she needs to turn her life around. It doesn't hurt that Kaley's handsome childhood best friend, Noa Kahele, has also moved back to the small resort town.

Unfortunately, life on the island isn't quite the peaceful paradise that Kaley was expecting. Not everyone is thrilled about her return-especially Louana, Happy Hula's assistant manager, who thinks that she deserves Kaley's new job. And when the woman is found strangled by a bikini top from the boutique, the police make it clear that Aunt Rikki is their main suspect. But Kaley is determined to prove her aunt's innocence! Between dodging a nosy local reporter and sparring with her high school nemesis, Kaley compiles her own list of suspects. In the process, she also attracts the attention of a dangerous killer. If Kaley isn't careful, she could wind up trading her colorful wardrobe for funeral black...

What critics are saying:

"I LOVE this series, and anytime I can open one of these books and escape to the coast of Kauai in Hawaii and hang out at the Aloha Lagoon Resort, I am going to do it!!!"
Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

"The whole series is a marvelous tropical treat...Join in!"
Kings River Life Magazine

"Whether this is your first Aloha Lagoon Mystery or your fifteenth, you are in for a rollicking good time!"
InD'Tale Magazine

"This cozy series will hook you so you'll want to read all that came before, as I do."
Book Review Crew

About Aloha Lagoon:
There's trouble in paradise...
Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget! Visit us at alohalagoonmysteries.com

Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

Author Biography

USA Today bestselling author Anne Marie used to work in radio, and it rocked! After studying Music Business at the University of Georgia, Anne Marie worked for several music venues, radio stations, and large festivals before trading in her backstage pass for a pen and paper (Okay, so she might have kept the pass...). Her debut novel, Murder at Castle Rock, was the winner of the 2012 AJC Decatur Book Festival & BookLogix Publishing Services, Inc. Writing Contest, and the 2013 Book Junkie's Choice Award Winner for Best Debut Fiction Novel. It was also a finalist for Best Mystery/Thriller in the 2014 RONE Awards. Aside from all things music and books, Anne Marie loves college football, Starbucks iced coffee, red wine, and anything pumpkin-flavored. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and the Sisters in Crime Guppies chapter. Anne Marie is currently hard at work on several books.

Number of Pages: 198

Dimensions: 0.45 x 8 x 5.25 IN

Publication Date: June 30, 2017