Title: Dolled Up to Die
Author: Lorena McCourtney
Pages: 320
Year: 2013
Publisher: Revell
Dolled Up to Die is an exemplary sequel to Dying to Read, the Cate Kincaid Files. Here is a young woman who has a penchant for finding herself in dangerous situations no matter how hard she tries to avoid them. Kate is an associate private investigator working for her uncle and caretaker of Octavia the cat. In Dying to Read, you will learn about the adoption of the cat by Kate as well as how the young lady ends up in a profession filled with risks at every turn.
Dolled Up to Die is a continuation of the escapades of Kate as a P. I. along with a possible budding romance with Mitch, who is a computer genius and in business partnership with his friend Lance in the computer field. It is part mystery with a twist of humor sprinkled throughout the novel, along with Kate learning to listen to the voice of the Lord as she helps people. A murder has been committed and at first, the owner of the house makes it sound like an emergency when she calls Kate. However, as it turns out, Jo makes lifelike dolls and hers were destroyed. As the two women walk through Jo’s house, a human body is located.
Added into the mix is a mother in-law who uses unconventional methods in her business that come to full light when she is later discovered to be a victim of murder too. Now Kate has two murders without a single clue or person standing out amongst many other characters. Throughout the story readers will get entangled in the various twists and turns of the plot finding, themselves cracking up at the occasional funny one liners.
I really enjoyed Dying to Read and the author Lorena McCourtney’s writing was brand new to me. When the sequel, Dolled Up to Die, was available to read, I grabbed it in anticipation of continuation of the characters I was introduced to before. The humor adds a touch of reality as sometimes Kate finds herself in awkward situations, thinking thoughts many of us would probably be thinking too. I hope the author continues to write about Kate and Mitch so I can see where their relationship might be heading. Not only is Kate a daredevil so is Mitch when he takes Kate for her first ride on a motorcycle in some unpleasant weather. To top it off, Lance, Mitch’s business partner is getting married in a few days when everything that was setup months in advance begins to fall apart. Read these well written and entertaining novels; you won’t be sorry!
My rating is 5 stars.
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4 STARS

I liked Dolled Up to Die. I did not read #1 of the Cate Kincaid files but I would like to go back and read it. Dolled Up to die stands alone but does talk a little about the first case.

This is a Christian novel, but it mentions prayer and other things as part of the characters in the story. It fits in really good. It is also a clean read. I was kept guessing as who the murder really well until it was unveiled in the story line.

I like Cate. Her character is determined to find out what is really happening. She cares about people she just met. Not out for all she can get from someone. Cate because she cared in first book is getting a new house built for her and her cat. In fact it is mainly because of the cat and she helped save it.

Mitch is dating Cate. He is willing to help her in her P.I. cases with information and backup. He would rather her come work for him than risk her life.

Cate gets a phone call about three murder victims the lady found out at house. Cate asks if she has called the police and that they did not take on murder cases. Cate finally agrees to meet the woman at her house. She is surprised that she has beaten the cops their until she realizes that the victims that were shot were dolls. Then they find the dead body with the cops their too.

Dolled Up to Die is easy story to follow. I laughed in some scenes. Kept trying to figure who did what in other scenes. I would read Lorena McCourtney other books in the future.

I won this book on Goodreads. All thoughts about the book are mine. ( )

This is the second book in this series, and just as good as the first. We continue with Cate Kincaid, and her now cat Octavia.
Of course Cate gets herself into many predicaments, and sometimes near death experiences. There are some chuckles in among the difficulties. She is, it seemed, anyway working as an assistant PI, without getting paid on her current case. She is called to a murder before the police? Huh! You shall see. Once involved in these murders a few others pop up, and she is almost the victim a few times herself.
Once you pick up this fast pace book, you won't put it down. How would you like to be the replacement bridesmaid, because someone else can't do it, and the gown fits you? Cate does...and find out what else she does for a friend, loose term here. Also you will find out how Octavia helps her? Ummm?
Just when you think you know who committed the murders, my thought changed, and then changed again. I love it when I'm wrong!! This book doesn't let you know right away, and through it all, there is a strong reliance on our Lord. This is one great book to curl up with. Don't miss it, it is a good one!

I received this book through Revell Book Bloggers Tour, and was not required to give a positive review. ( )

DOLLED UP TO DIE by Lorena McCourtney is an interesting inspirational Mystery. #2 in "The Cate KinKaid Files" series, but can be read as a stand alone. See, " Dying to Read". Fast paced mystery with secrets, faith,a triple doll homicide, adventure,and love. Well written with engaging characters as well as an intriguing plot using what else, yes, dolls as victims. A fun cozy mystery from the first page to the last,with a bit of humor added into the mix. What a unique cast of characters as well as plot. A great read for both mystery, and suspense fans as well as Christian reader. Received for an honest review from the publisher.

*Available July 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.*

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: SWEET

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More ( )