The latest in acclaimed TV comedy writer and novelist Laura Levineās witty, lighthearted mystery series featuring Hollywood-based freelance writer Jaine Austen and her snarky cat, Prozacāa laugh-out-loud read for fans of Joanne Fluke, Miranda James, and Laura Childs.
Uber-stylist Bebe Braddock plans to juice up her Instagram feed and thinks Jaine would make a perfect āBefore & Afterā model. At Lanceās insistence Jaine is ushered into Bebeās sprawling Brentwood spread to await her transformation. Yet, while the surroundings are glamorous, the atmosphere is toxic as Bebe bullies her team of assistants, and even her husband, into obeying her every whim.
Having earned the wrath of everyone in her orbit, few are shocked when Bebe is found strangled with one of her detested wire hangers. But Jaineās prints are all over the murder weapon, making her a prime suspect. The police, however, arenāt the only ones showing interest in herāso is Justin, Bebeās very cute, very young personal assistant. While Jaine navigates a cougar-style romance, Prozac is mistakenly hailed as a feline hero and catapults into internet fame. Still, there are more urgent matters at hand than Prozacās swelling ego. Unless Jaine can track down Bebeās killer and clear her own name, the only new outfit sheāll be modeling is an orange prison jumpsuit . . .
āAs always, Levineās spunky heroine gets the last laugh.ā āKirkus Reviews
āFor lovers of the zany this is a sure thing.ā āBooklist
The latest in acclaimed TV comedy writer and novelist Laura Levineās witty, lighthearted mystery series featuring Hollywood-based freelance writer Jaine Austen and her snarky cat, Prozacāa laugh-out-loud read for fans of Joanne Fluke, Miranda James, and Laura Childs.
Uber-stylist Bebe Braddock plans to juice up her Instagram feed and thinks Jaine would make a perfect āBefore & Afterā model. At Lanceās insistence Jaine is ushered into Bebeās sprawling Brentwood spread to await her transformation. Yet, while the surroundings are glamorous, the atmosphere is toxic as Bebe bullies her team of assistants, and even her husband, into obeying her every whim.
Having earned the wrath of everyone in her orbit, few are shocked when Bebe is found strangled with one of her detested wire hangers. But Jaineās prints are all over the murder weapon, making her a prime suspect. The police, however, arenāt the only ones showing interest in herāso is Justin, Bebeās very cute, very young personal assistant. While Jaine navigates a cougar-style romance, Prozac is mistakenly hailed as a feline hero and catapults into internet fame. Still, there are more urgent matters at hand than Prozacās swelling ego. Unless Jaine can track down Bebeās killer and clear her own name, the only new outfit sheāll be modeling is an orange prison jumpsuit . . .
āAs always, Levineās spunky heroine gets the last laugh.ā āKirkus Reviews
āFor lovers of the zany this is a sure thing.ā āBooklist