A Basket of Trouble

A Basket of Trouble

Author: Beth Groundwater

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2013-11-08

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 0738737879

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A death at her brother's stable ropes Claire into a basket of trouble When gift basket designer Claire Hanover saddles up for the opening event at her brother Charley's new riding stable, the last thing she expects is for Kyle Mendoza, one of the stable hands, to be found dead. Everyone assumes a horse trampled him, until it's discovered that someone murdered Kyle before dragging him into a stall. Charley's troubles worsen when a rival stable owner steals his clients and Kyle's family decides to sue him for negligence. Claire is determined to corral the killer and save her brother's business. However, solving the mystery could be more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack...and maybe even deadly. Praise: "Groundwater's well-crafted cozy comes complete with numerous red herrings and a picturesque setting."—Publishers Weekly "A good choice for fans of small-town amateur sleuths."—Booklist "Groundwater's third series entry...is an action-packed cozy that successfully weaves in her small business and disability awareness."—Library Journal


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Download or read book A Basket of Trouble written by Beth Groundwater and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A death at her brother's stable ropes Claire into a basket of trouble When gift basket designer Claire Hanover saddles up for the opening event at her brother Charley's new riding stable, the last thing she expects is for Kyle Mendoza, one of the stable hands, to be found dead. Everyone assumes a horse trampled him, until it's discovered that someone murdered Kyle before dragging him into a stall. Charley's troubles worsen when a rival stable owner steals his clients and Kyle's family decides to sue him for negligence. Claire is determined to corral the killer and save her brother's business. However, solving the mystery could be more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack...and maybe even deadly. Praise: "Groundwater's well-crafted cozy comes complete with numerous red herrings and a picturesque setting."—Publishers Weekly "A good choice for fans of small-town amateur sleuths."—Booklist "Groundwater's third series entry...is an action-packed cozy that successfully weaves in her small business and disability awareness."—Library Journal

A Real Basket Case

A Real Basket Case

Author: Beth Groundwater

Publisher: Speaking Volumes

Published: 2021-04-21

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1645404579

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An Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel A-tisket, a-tasket, an indiscretion gone terribly wrong . . . A Real Basket Case, the first book in the Claire Hanover Mystery series. Feeling neglected by her workaholic husband, forty-something gift basket designer Claire Hanover joins an aerobics class at the urging of her best friend Ellen. Divorced and bitterly unhappy, Ellen and most of the other women in the class add a little vicarious excitement to their lives by flirting with the handsome instructor, Enrique. In a moment of weakness, Claire agrees to let the charming Enrique come to her house to give her a massage. She realizes she has made a deadly mistake when Enrique is shot and killed in her bedroom and her husband Roger is arrested for the murder. Determined to clear Roger's name and save her marriage, Claire sets out to find the real killer, encountering drug dealers, jealous ex-girlfriends, and angry cops along the way. Praise for A Real Basket Case: “Will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice”—Booklist “A tense, exciting debut.”—Kirkus Reviews “A real winner! Don't miss it.”—Maggie Sefton, bestselling author of Knit One, Kill Two


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Download or read book A Real Basket Case written by Beth Groundwater and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel A-tisket, a-tasket, an indiscretion gone terribly wrong . . . A Real Basket Case, the first book in the Claire Hanover Mystery series. Feeling neglected by her workaholic husband, forty-something gift basket designer Claire Hanover joins an aerobics class at the urging of her best friend Ellen. Divorced and bitterly unhappy, Ellen and most of the other women in the class add a little vicarious excitement to their lives by flirting with the handsome instructor, Enrique. In a moment of weakness, Claire agrees to let the charming Enrique come to her house to give her a massage. She realizes she has made a deadly mistake when Enrique is shot and killed in her bedroom and her husband Roger is arrested for the murder. Determined to clear Roger's name and save her marriage, Claire sets out to find the real killer, encountering drug dealers, jealous ex-girlfriends, and angry cops along the way. Praise for A Real Basket Case: “Will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice”—Booklist “A tense, exciting debut.”—Kirkus Reviews “A real winner! Don't miss it.”—Maggie Sefton, bestselling author of Knit One, Kill Two

To Hell in a Handbasket

To Hell in a Handbasket

Author: Beth Groundwater

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2012-11-08

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 0738728055

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It's snow accident when a young woman's icy demise sends Claire's vacation to hell in a handbasket Skiing with her family in Breckenridge, Colorado, gift basket designer Claire Hanover hears a terrified scream cut the frigid mountain air. She is horror-stricken to find Stephanie Contino, the sister of her daughter's boyfriend, dead on the slopes. While everyone else assumes the death was an accident, Claire is suspicious of the extra ski tracks that cross dangerously into Stephanie's path. But the police are skeptical of foul play, even as more signs point to murder. When incriminating clues put her daughter Judy in danger, Claire investigates and finds trouble around every mogul. Between interviewing a daredevil snowboarder and giving ski lessons to a drug boss, she uncovers a chilling conspiracy that could turn deadly for her family. Praise: "Groundwater's second leaves the bunny slope behind, offering some genuine black-diamond thrills."—Kirkus Reviews "Will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice."—Booklist


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Download or read book To Hell in a Handbasket written by Beth Groundwater and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's snow accident when a young woman's icy demise sends Claire's vacation to hell in a handbasket Skiing with her family in Breckenridge, Colorado, gift basket designer Claire Hanover hears a terrified scream cut the frigid mountain air. She is horror-stricken to find Stephanie Contino, the sister of her daughter's boyfriend, dead on the slopes. While everyone else assumes the death was an accident, Claire is suspicious of the extra ski tracks that cross dangerously into Stephanie's path. But the police are skeptical of foul play, even as more signs point to murder. When incriminating clues put her daughter Judy in danger, Claire investigates and finds trouble around every mogul. Between interviewing a daredevil snowboarder and giving ski lessons to a drug boss, she uncovers a chilling conspiracy that could turn deadly for her family. Praise: "Groundwater's second leaves the bunny slope behind, offering some genuine black-diamond thrills."—Kirkus Reviews "Will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice."—Booklist

A Basket of Trouble

A Basket of Trouble

Author: Beth Groundwater

Publisher: Speaking Volumes

Published:

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1645404757

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A death at her brother's stable ropes Claire into a basket of trouble A Basket of Trouble, book three in the Claire Hanover Mystery series. When gift basket designer Claire Hanover saddles up for the opening event at her brother Charley's new riding stable, the last thing she expects is for Kyle Mendoza, one of the stable hands, to be found dead. Everyone assumes a horse trampled him, until it's discovered that someone murdered Kyle before dragging him into a stall. Charley's troubles worsen when a rival stable owner steals his clients and Kyle's family decides to sue him for negligence. Claire is determined to corral the killer and save her brother's business. However, solving the mystery could be more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack...and maybe even deadly. "Groundwater's well-crafted cozy comes complete with numerous red herrings and a picturesque setting." —Publishers Weekly "A good choice for fans of small-town amateur sleuths." —Booklist "Groundwater's third series entry...is an action-packed cozy that successfully weaves in her small business and disability awareness." —Library Journal


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Download or read book A Basket of Trouble written by Beth Groundwater and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A death at her brother's stable ropes Claire into a basket of trouble A Basket of Trouble, book three in the Claire Hanover Mystery series. When gift basket designer Claire Hanover saddles up for the opening event at her brother Charley's new riding stable, the last thing she expects is for Kyle Mendoza, one of the stable hands, to be found dead. Everyone assumes a horse trampled him, until it's discovered that someone murdered Kyle before dragging him into a stall. Charley's troubles worsen when a rival stable owner steals his clients and Kyle's family decides to sue him for negligence. Claire is determined to corral the killer and save her brother's business. However, solving the mystery could be more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack...and maybe even deadly. "Groundwater's well-crafted cozy comes complete with numerous red herrings and a picturesque setting." —Publishers Weekly "A good choice for fans of small-town amateur sleuths." —Booklist "Groundwater's third series entry...is an action-packed cozy that successfully weaves in her small business and disability awareness." —Library Journal

Baby in a Basket

Baby in a Basket

Author: Gloria Rand

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780140566239

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In 1917, Marie and her children Betty and baby Ann are leaving Alaska for the winter by sleigh, when disaster strikes during a snowstorm.


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Download or read book Baby in a Basket written by Gloria Rand and published by Puffin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1917, Marie and her children Betty and baby Ann are leaving Alaska for the winter by sleigh, when disaster strikes during a snowstorm.

For Times of Trouble

For Times of Trouble

Author: Jeffrey R. Holland

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781609072711

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The author explores dozens of scriptural passages from the psalms, offering personal ideas and insights and sharing his testimony that "no matter what the trouble and trial of the day may be, we start and finish with the eternal truth that God is for us."--


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Download or read book For Times of Trouble written by Jeffrey R. Holland and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author explores dozens of scriptural passages from the psalms, offering personal ideas and insights and sharing his testimony that "no matter what the trouble and trial of the day may be, we start and finish with the eternal truth that God is for us."--

Trouble

Trouble

Author: Patrick Somerville

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2010-02-10

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0307498409

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A VINTAGE ORIGINAL In this hilarious and wildly inventive debut, including a title story that was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Patrick Somerville charts the dangerous territories of adolescence and adulthood for the American male. In “Puberty,” Brandon takes the matter of his reticent hormones into his own hands. In “English Cousin,” Terry’s enigmatic relative arrives, looking to learn about love, stateside. And in “The Future, the Future, the Future,” Dan’s carefully planned life falters when he sees his wife kissing her boss. Trouble explodes with wicked humor, exuberant braininess, and unforgettable style.


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Download or read book Trouble written by Patrick Somerville and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-02-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A VINTAGE ORIGINAL In this hilarious and wildly inventive debut, including a title story that was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Patrick Somerville charts the dangerous territories of adolescence and adulthood for the American male. In “Puberty,” Brandon takes the matter of his reticent hormones into his own hands. In “English Cousin,” Terry’s enigmatic relative arrives, looking to learn about love, stateside. And in “The Future, the Future, the Future,” Dan’s carefully planned life falters when he sees his wife kissing her boss. Trouble explodes with wicked humor, exuberant braininess, and unforgettable style.

Financial Modernization

Financial Modernization

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking and Financial Services

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 776

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Financial Modernization written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking and Financial Services and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bunny Trouble

Bunny Trouble

Author: Hans Wilhelm

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780439259828

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Ralph is a bunny who loves soccer. But when his soccer high-jinks almost land him in a farmer's stewpot, he discovers he needs the help of his brave sister -- and lots of Easter eggs -- to get him safely home again. Full-color illustrations.


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Download or read book Bunny Trouble written by Hans Wilhelm and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 2001 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ralph is a bunny who loves soccer. But when his soccer high-jinks almost land him in a farmer's stewpot, he discovers he needs the help of his brave sister -- and lots of Easter eggs -- to get him safely home again. Full-color illustrations.

Ladies Courting Trouble

Ladies Courting Trouble

Author: Dolores Stewart Riccio

Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.

Published: 2006-03-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0758266596

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"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." --Katharine Hepburn In her bewitching novels of female friendship, fun, and delicious mischief, Dolores Stewart Riccio has charmed readers who want to know more about marvelous Cass, sweet Heather, wickedly witty Phillipa, eccentric mom Deidre, and whip-smart Fiona--five deeply committed sisters-in-arms with a little something extra on their side. Now, in Ladies Courting Trouble, the most fascinating women in Plymouth, Massachusetts, are back in the thick of the action, which suits them just fine. . . October in New England is a grand time--great for carving pumpkins, throwing Halloween parties, baking and eating brownies, and. . .dropping dead? When a helmlock-laced brownie at the church hospitality hour spells the end for an elderly townswoman, Cass Shipton and her circle of fabulous friends get to work using their very special brand of detective skills to ferret out the culprit. After all, their unorthodox recipe of magic, clairvoyance, and good old-fashioned common sense hasn't let them down yet. . . Praise for Dolores Stewart Riccio and Circle of Five "A bewitching tale."--Midwest Book Review "This story has everything from suspense to laughter. Delicious. . .with a magic all its own." --Rendezvous "Humorous moments are deftly intertwined with truly creepy ones." --Booklist "Delicious. . .filled with magic. . .and delight."--Phyllis Curott "Witty and fast-paced. . .charming. . .a fun read and food for thought." --Joe Haldeman Dolores Stewart Riccio is the author of three previous Cass Shipton novels, The Divine Circle of Ladies Making Mischief, Circle of Five, and Charmed Circle, as well as numerous highly acclaimed nonfiction books on the subjects of health and cooking. She lives in Rhode Island and is currently at work on her next novel.


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Download or read book Ladies Courting Trouble written by Dolores Stewart Riccio and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." --Katharine Hepburn In her bewitching novels of female friendship, fun, and delicious mischief, Dolores Stewart Riccio has charmed readers who want to know more about marvelous Cass, sweet Heather, wickedly witty Phillipa, eccentric mom Deidre, and whip-smart Fiona--five deeply committed sisters-in-arms with a little something extra on their side. Now, in Ladies Courting Trouble, the most fascinating women in Plymouth, Massachusetts, are back in the thick of the action, which suits them just fine. . . October in New England is a grand time--great for carving pumpkins, throwing Halloween parties, baking and eating brownies, and. . .dropping dead? When a helmlock-laced brownie at the church hospitality hour spells the end for an elderly townswoman, Cass Shipton and her circle of fabulous friends get to work using their very special brand of detective skills to ferret out the culprit. After all, their unorthodox recipe of magic, clairvoyance, and good old-fashioned common sense hasn't let them down yet. . . Praise for Dolores Stewart Riccio and Circle of Five "A bewitching tale."--Midwest Book Review "This story has everything from suspense to laughter. Delicious. . .with a magic all its own." --Rendezvous "Humorous moments are deftly intertwined with truly creepy ones." --Booklist "Delicious. . .filled with magic. . .and delight."--Phyllis Curott "Witty and fast-paced. . .charming. . .a fun read and food for thought." --Joe Haldeman Dolores Stewart Riccio is the author of three previous Cass Shipton novels, The Divine Circle of Ladies Making Mischief, Circle of Five, and Charmed Circle, as well as numerous highly acclaimed nonfiction books on the subjects of health and cooking. She lives in Rhode Island and is currently at work on her next novel.