Kathryn Long (1)

Attorney Mira Stanley has been sent to Florida by the managing partner of her firm to help his eccentric aunt save her home and property from a shady developer. While she is there, she meets Sean Thorndale, who works for the developer and has very ambiguous motives. As Mira investigates, she discovers some underhanded dealing that may or may not involve Sean, but she's hoping to clear his name because she finds herself very attracted to him.

A Deadly Deed Grows has the bones of a very good romantic suspense novel, but comes up short due to its length. Both the mystery and the romance need more time to establish details and characters. There are a couple of twists in the mystery that are interesting, but more atmosphere and suspense would have enhanced the plot. The romance is very superficial and insta-love, making it difficult to care about the feelings of the characters. Overall, A Deadly Deed Grows might have been an excellent story, but doesn't bring enough to the table.… (mehr)

4 stars

With the title I was a little afraid of this book, but no graphic scenes. Lots of bumbling humor along the way to solve the mystery.
Some of the slapstick was to my taste and others not so much.

The characters were a mixed bag, which is good. The main character is Lilly Millenovanovich. She is a writer. Were books don't earn her a lot respect. Her boyfriend is a cop. She comes with a big family. I like her she does remind me of Stephanie Plum with all the trouble she gets into. She wants to help find her missing Aunt Fran.

Mona is her sidekick and gets into trouble with her.

I am glad I don't have her neighbor living by me. He is not all their.

I liked the story but it was easy to get distracted. For some reason just did not hold my attention for long periods. I would like to see where these characters go to next.

I think the book description gives a lot of the suspense away. Still a fun book to read.

I was given this book for purpose of reviewing it and being part of its blog tour.… (mehr)