Saturday, April 27, 2019

KISS AND MAKE UP by Stephanie Damore


Title:  KISS & MAKEUP

Series:  Beauty Secrets #2

Author:  Stephanie Damore

Narrator:  Tonia Blake

Length:  6 hours 4 minutes

Audible Release Date:  12.12.2018

Publisher:  Stephanie Damore

Publish Date:   05.26.2017

Category /Genre:  Cozy Mystery

Recommended for:  16+ due to fright factor

Listenability:  OK  or  NSFW

Received from:  Tonia Blake (as an Audible gifted copy)

Goodreads link: Kiss & Makeup

Date completed: 04.22.2019



Description from the publisher:

Ziva Diaz has been really looking forward to this week. Her best friend is getting married, and her beauty line is launching. Life is good, and she’s on top of the world - what could go wrong?



Sabotage, a feud, and a murder, it turns out.



Stumbling over a dead body on the beach trips Ziva up in more ways than one, particularly when one of her beauty clients is charged with the murder. She doesn’t believe for a minute that Mrs. J. would murder anyone; too bad she’s the only one. As Ziva sets out to solve the mystery, someone else sets out to ruin both her reputation and her friend’s wedding. Can Ziva solve the case and serve up some just desserts? Or will her investigation fall flatter than a wedding soufflé?

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KISS & MAKEUP is the second book in the Beauty Secrets series.  Though it does stand on its own, I felt I was missing background on the characters by not having read the first book.  I would recommend reading the series in the order of release.



This is a cute, girlie cozy-mystery with lots of snarky and laughable moments.  Great pacing that kept me entertained and engaged – what more could I ask for as I was traveling to and from work?  This is what I want in my audiobooks.



There was a lot going on, but the details were well metered out so that nothing was lost or rushed.  There was plenty of humor, lots of detail, mystery, romance, and a sweet dog to add to the heartstrings and friendships.



The best part – besides a fun and wonderful story – was that I learned a few new facts about beekeeping.  I’m sure it will come in handy during the next game night!



Narration:  Tonia Blake does a great southern accent.  I’m not sure if it’s real or play-acting.  Either way, it was fun listening to her many voices in this story.



Note:  While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy via Audiobook Boom, my opinions are my own and are given freely.



Beauty Secrets Series:
1.      Makeup & Murder
2.      Kiss & Makeup
3.      Eyeliner & Alibis
4.      Pedicures & Prejudice
4.5  A Ring to Die For
5.      Beauty & Bloodshed
6.      Charm & Deception
Also from Stephanie Damore:
·         Better Witch Next Time (A Witch in Time #1)
·         Mourning After (Funeral Fakers #4)
Spirited Sweets Series:
1.      Bittersweet Betrayal
2.      Decadent Demise
3.      Red Velvet Revenge
4.      Sugared Suspect


















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