MY COLORFUL CONUNDRUM by Molly Fitz & Linnie Rose

Title:  MY COLORFUL CONUNDRUM
Series:  Paint-Slinging Sleuth #1
Author:  Molly Fitz & Linnie Rose
Publisher:  Sweet Promise Press
Publish Date:   08.12.2021
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Recommended for:  14+
Grammar/editing:  received as an unedited ARC / errors excused .
Received from:  Melissa Storm
Goodreads link: My Colorful Conundrum
Date completed: 08.21.2021
 
Description from the publisher:
Hi, I’m Lisa, and I’m pretty sure I’m losing my grasp on reality.
 
After getting struck by strange purple lightning, everything I paint now comes to life. I’m the only one who can see or talk to them, though… which begs the question: are they really there?
 
When my art school mentor turns up dead, everyone is quick to point the finger at me.
 
But what if I’m not the only one who emerged from that storm with strange new powers? Whether or not I like it, I’ll need to rely on these living “pigments” of my imagination to help crack the case.
 
The clock is ticking. Can I prove not only my innocence, but also my sanity?
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MY COLORFUL CONUNDRUM is the first book in the Paint-Slinging Sleuth series.  These will need to be read in the order of release. 
 
This was a fun, colorful, cute, and quirky cozy mystery that could be enjoyed as a family read.  I absolutely loved the pandacoons and there was even mention of a catacorn.  Purple lightning, colorful animals, and eccentric art majors brought me back to my own university days (even though I was a staid math major).  It was fun living Lisa’s life with her bohemian landladies as they all adjusted to her new magic in stride.
 
I loved this story and I’m looking forward to more hijinks and colorful imaginative creatures as Lisa and an unexpected friend solve more cozy mysteries in the future.
 
Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
 
Paint-Slinging Sleuth Series:
1.      My Colorful Conundrum 
 
Also from Molly Fritz:
Claw & Order Series:
1.      Paws and Probable Cause 
2.      Purebreds & Purrjury
3.      Pets & Parolees
Meowing Medium Series:
1.      Secrets of the Specter (releases 10.12.2021)
Merlin and Her Magical Fluff Series:
1.      Merlin and Her Magical Fluff  
2.      Merlin Fights a Ghost
3.      Merlin Kills a Zombie
Paranormal Temp Agency Series:
1.      Witch for Hire
2.      Psychic for Hire  
3.      Vampire for Hire
Pet Whisperer, P.I. Series:
1.      Kitty Confidential
2.      Terrier Transgressions
3.      Hairless Harassment
4.      Dog-Eared Delinquent
5.      The Cat Caper
6.      Chihuahua Conspiracy
7.      Raccoon Racketeer
8.      Himalayan Hazard 
8.5  Meowy Christmas Mayhem
9.      Hoppy Holiday Homicide 
10.  Retriever Ransom
11.  Lawless Litter
12.  Legal Seagull
12.5  Black Cat Benefit (Black Cat Crossing Anthology)
13.  Scheming Sphynx
14.  Deer Duplicity
15.  Persian Penalty
16.  Grizzly Grievance
 
Also from Linnie Rose:
Shadow Light Academy Series:
1.  Paws and Potions
 

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