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New Releases by Gemma Halliday

Gemma Halliday is the author of Hollywood Gossip - Mörderische Schlagzeilen (2024), Hollywood Gossip - Vier Schnappschüsse und ein Todesfall (2024), Furchtlos in High Heels (2023), Gefahr auf High Heels (2023), Mörderjagd auf High Heels (2023).

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Hollywood Gossip - Mörderische Schlagzeilen

release date: Feb 01, 2024
Hollywood Gossip - Mörderische Schlagzeilen
Tina Bender schreibt für die Klatschkolumne des berüchtigten Boulevardblatts L.A. Informer und liebt es, die intimen Geheimnisse der Stars auszuplaudern. Doch eines Tages erhält sie einen Brief mit einer Morddrohung. Tina muss herausfinden, welcher durchgeknallte Hollywood-Promi sie damit einschüchtern will: Das verwöhnte TV-Sternchen mit dem dunklen Geheimnis? Der jähzornige Rockstar in der Entzugsklinik? Oder der aufdringliche Filmproduzent? Gemeinsam mit dem attraktiven Bodyguard Cal geht die Journalistin der Morddrohung nach und kommt einer gefährlichen Intrige auf die Spur ... eBooks von beTHRILLED - mörderisch gute Unterhaltung! »Das erste Buch in Gemma Hallidays Hollywood-Serie ist eine unterhaltsame Geschichte mit faszinierenden Charakteren und einem spannenden Krimiplot. Die Handlung ist rasant, der Held ist liebenswert und die Heldin ist mutig und unabhängig.« RT Book Reviews

Hollywood Gossip - Vier Schnappschüsse und ein Todesfall

release date: Feb 01, 2024
Hollywood Gossip - Vier Schnappschüsse und ein Todesfall
Cameron Dakota ist Starfotografin beim berüchtigten Klatschmagazin L.A. Informer. Nichts und niemand ist vor ihrer Paparazzi-Kamera sicher. Als sie eines Abends dem attraktiven Schauspieler Trace Brody auflauert, um ein paar exklusive Fotos von ihm zu schießen, muss sie mit ansehen, wie dieser entführt wird. Die Polizei hält die Entführung für einen inszenierten Publicity Gag, daher macht sich die Fotografin allein auf die Suche nach dem vermissten Schauspieler ... eBooks von beTHRILLED - mörderisch gute Unterhaltung! »Halliday schreibt die Art von Büchern, die einen zum Schmunzeln bringen und für gute Laune sorgen. Ich würde diesen witzigen Roman sowohl Liebesroman-Leserinnen als auch Krimi-Fans empfehlen.« Enchanted By Books

Furchtlos in High Heels

release date: Dec 01, 2023
Furchtlos in High Heels
Maddie und die attraktiven Untoten Schuhdesignerin Maddie Springer weiß, wie sich eine Schwangerschaft mit Morgenübelkeit aushalten lässt: Auf der Couch mit Süßigkeiten und Moonlight-Vampirfilmen. Doch die Grenze zwischen Realität und Film verschwimmt, als sie über eine Leiche mit Bissspuren am Hals stolpert. Ein neuer Fall für die Amateurdetektivin, sehr zum Leidwesen ihres Ehemanns, dem Polizisten Jack. Zwischen Babypartys, Windeln und Geburtsvorbereitungen gibt es einen Mordfall aufzuklären, der Maddie zu einem tödlichen Tanzclub und in den illustren Kreis der "Hollywood-Vampire" führt. Gemeinsam mit ihren Freunden muss sie den Killer entlarven, bevor ein weiteres Opfer gebissen wird. eBooks von beTHRILLED - mörderisch gute Unterhaltung!

Gefahr auf High Heels

release date: Nov 01, 2023
Gefahr auf High Heels
Maddie und ihr Traum in Weiß ... und Blutrot Maddie Springer, Schuhdesignerin und Hobby Detektivin, kann es kaum erwarten: Ihre Hochzeit mit Detective Jack Ramirez steht kurz bevor und alles scheint perfekt zu sein. Doch dann wird ihre Hochzeitsplanerin ermordet aufgefunden - kopfüber in der Hochzeitstorte! Und ausgerechnet ihr Bräutigam ist der leitende Ermittler. Aber so einfach lässt sich Maddie ihre Traumhochzeit nicht vermasseln. Um ihren großen Tag zu retten, heftet sich die resolute Braut an die Fersen des Killers. Ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit beginnt ... eBooks von beTHRILLED - mörderisch gute Unterhaltung!

Mörderjagd auf High Heels

release date: Aug 01, 2023
Mörderjagd auf High Heels
Maddie knackt den Jackpot Die Schuhdesignerin Maddie Springer hat ihren Vater nicht mehr gesehen, seit dieser sich mit einer Tänzerin namens Lola nach Las Vegas abgesetzt hat. Doch dann entdeckt sie einen dringenden Hilferuf von ihm auf ihrem Anrufbeantworter vor, der mit einem lauten Knall endet. Ein Gewehrschuss? Oder eine Fehlzündung seines Autos? Maddie muss herausfinden, was da los ist, und macht sich auf den Weg in die "Stadt der Sünde". Dort stößt sie auf einen organisierten Verbrecherring, der mit gefälschten Prada-Pumps handelt, einen gefährlichen Killer und den sexy Cop Jack Ramirez! Maddie nimmt die Ermittlungen auf und setzt alles auf eine Karte ... eBooks von beTHRILLED - mörderisch gute Unterhaltung! "Ein erstklassiger, humorvoller Krimi, bei dem man nicht anders kann, als die ganze Zeit zu grinsen und zu kichern." - Romance Reader at Heart

Spionin in High Heels

release date: Jul 01, 2023
Spionin in High Heels
Maddie, Mord und Manolos Das Leben der Schuhdesignerin Maddie Springer besteht nur aus Shoppen, Glitzer und Glamour. Doch dann verschwindet ihr Freund, der Rechtsanwalt Richard spurlos - und mit ihm 20 Millionen Dollar! Maddie nimmt die Suche selbst in die Hand und findet heraus, dass Richard ein Doppelleben geführt hat. Als dann auch noch Richards Boss ermordet wird und die einzigen Hinweise auf den Täter zwei blonde Haare und der Abdruck eines Stilettos sind, gerät Maddie in das Blickfeld des ermittelnden Detectives Jack Ramirez. Und der attraktive Cop bringt ihr Herz ganz schön aus dem Takt ... eBooks von beTHRILLED - mörderisch gute Unterhaltung! "Eine freche Kombination aus Romantik und Spannung - einfach unwiderstehlich!" - Chicago Tribune

Killer Among the Vines

release date: May 25, 2021
Killer Among the Vines
From New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes a killer new culinary mystery novel in the USA Today bestselling Wine & Dine Mysteries! Emmy Oak''s family run winery has been in the headlines one too many times and for all the wrong reasons. Which is why she''s decided to hire a night security guard, Bill Buckley, to keep an eye on the place. Only when Buckley calls her in a panic about a tripped alarm, Emmy fears trouble at Oak Valley Vineyards again. A fear that is realized in the worst way when Emmy rushes home to find her security guard dead among the blooming grape vines. Was it poachers? Trespassers? An interrupted would-be burglar? Or was the attack less random and much more personal... Emmy''s sorta-maybe boyfriend Detective Christopher Grant worries the killer might have been after her. But as Emmy learns more about her late employee, she realizes Buckley had far more enemies than she. Before becoming a security guard, Buckley was a police officer...who was caught taking bribes to look the other way. A scandal that illuminates a whole host of suspects, including an angry ex-wife, a former partner with a grudge, and a convicted madame turned cookie purveyor with revenge on the mind. Not to mention the surly teenage son of Buckley''s live-in girlfriend, who would do anything to get rid of his almost-stepdad. But when Emmy finds out Detective Grant also has his own connection to the dead man, she suddenly wonders what else Grant may be hiding about his past. Can Emmy ferret out the killer among the vines... before they come looking for another victim? **Simple and delicious recipes and affordable wine pairings included!** "Ms. Halliday is the undisputed queen of the genre." ~ Fresh Fiction "I rank ''A Sip Before Dying'' as one of my favorite fun reads. I say to Gemma Halliday, well done!" ~ The Book Breeze "The Wine & Dine Mystery series is a definite to read and keep an eye out for more to follow." ~ Cozy Mystery Book Review Wine & Dine Mysteries: A Sip Before Dying – book #1 Chocolate Covered Death – book #2 Victim in the Vineyard – book #3 Marriage, Merlot & Murder – book #4 Death in Wine Country – book #5 Fashion, Rosé & Foul Play – book #6 Killer Among the Vines – book #7 Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

Deadly Bond

release date: Dec 31, 2020
Deadly Bond
From New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes sass, lies, and rock ''n'' roll in a humorous mystery that''s sure to leave you guessing! Her name is Bond. Jamie Bond. And her life has never been more dangerous... Clients are usually beating down LA private investigator Jamie Bond''s door, looking to hire her and her crew of Bond Girls. But lately business has been slow, causing Jamie to take on some unusual clients. Case in point: the aging rock star who is sure his young alien-enthusiast wife is cheating on him. While Jamie has a feeling three decades of rock ''n'' roll may have clouded his vision, she takes the case anyway—hey, money is money, right? Only when her client ends up dead under suspicious circumstances, Jamie is rethinking her career choices. Especially when a second band member hires her, this time to put to rest an argument over the rights to the band''s one hit song, "Hot Waitress." The song was mildly popular in the eighties, and after being recently used in a millennial-aimed TV commercial it''s started generating big royalties—possibly big enough to kill over? Did the drummer with a temper finally snuff out his bandmate? Or was it the guitarist with a secret? The keyboard player with a decades-long grudge? Or did the younger wife simply decide she''d make out better as a widow than a divorcee? Between more suspects than she can trail, a side case involving frisky senior citizens, and two hot men both vying for her attention and demanding a decision, Jamie has more than she can handle. Can she make it out alive? Or will this be the case that finally breaks her? The Jamie Bond Mysteries: Unbreakable Bond (book #1) Secret Bond (book #2) Lethal Bond (book #3) Bond Bombshell (short story) Dangerous Bond (book #4) Bond Ambition (short story) Fatal Bond (book #5) Deadly Bond (book #6) Here''s what critics are saying about Gemma Halliday''s books: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." ~ Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" ~ Publishers'' Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy… the perfect beach read!" ~ Fresh Fiction

Killer Looks

release date: Dec 08, 2020
Killer Looks
From New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes a dead homecoming queen, a school-wide scandal, and a Twittercidal maniac on the loose... When Hartley Grace Featherstone, newest reporter on the school newspaper, is assigned to cover the biggest cheating scandal to rock Herbert Hoover High, she''s a little nervous about letting her editor down. And not just because he''s super hot. Hartley is determined to get to the bottom of exactly how Sydney Sanders, frontrunner for Homecoming Queen, obtained stolen answers to their English Lit midterm. Luckily, Sydney agrees to meet with Hartley. Unluckily, when Hartley arrives at Sydney''s home, Sydney is dead—drowned in her own swimming pool while in the act of tweeting! Now it''s up to Hartley to find out who wanted Sydney silenced. Was it a jealous homecoming rival, a bitter boyfriend, the ex-best friend she got suspended? Or did the stolen test answers lead to Sydney''s Twittercide? Between dodging Mom and her new online dating habits, tailing shady suspects, and a little midnight breaking and entering, Hartley better watch her back... before the killer strikes again! Note: This book was formerly published under the title Social Suicide Hartley Grace Featherstone Mysteries: Deadly Cool – book #1 Killer Looks – book #2 Wicked Games – book #3 "Irreverently funny voice... wicked pace... explosive conclusion!" ~ Booklist "Halliday balances the comedy and suspense notes well, keeping her characters intriguing and her narrative bright. Suspenseful fun." ~ Kirkus Reviews "This fun and outrageous mystery is a perfect mix of humor and horror that will have readers laughing while they try to figure out ''whodunit.''" ~ School Library Journal "I absolutely adore this series and these characters... it''s smart, funny and full of heart." ~ The Book Life Rating: This book does not contain any scenes with graphic gore, violence, or sexual content. Its rating would be similar to a PG13 movie or Hallmark Channel mystery. Themes encountered by real teens are explored (including teen sex vs. abstinence), while keeping the overall rating and content appropriate for younger- and pre-teens. Consequences are shown for behaviors, and negative actions are not glorified.

Marriage, Merlot & Murder

release date: Jan 28, 2020
Marriage, Merlot & Murder
From New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes the next deliciously deadly mystery in wine country in the USA Today bestselling Wine & Dine mysteries! Emmy Oak is hosting her first wedding at her family''s Oak Valley Vineyards, and she''s worked hard to make sure it goes smoothly. And why wouldn''t it? The blushing bride is beautiful, the groom is charming, and the parents-of-the-bride are paying Emmy a tidy fee that may just put her struggling winery in the black next month. Only all her best laid plans fizzle faster than flat champagne when the groom goes missing just moments before the ceremony…and Emmy finds him bludgeoned to death on her terrace! Suddenly Emmy''s dream wedding turns into a crime scene, and when the entirely-too-enticing Detective Christopher Grant sets his sights on the wrong suspect, Emmy knows it''s up to her to find out who committed the matrimonial murder. Was it the overprotective father-of-the-bride who seems to be harboring secrets of his own? The jealous ex-boyfriend with a violent streak? The victim''s calloused and cunning cousin? Or was the groom charming women other than his fiancée…and his philandering ways finally caught up to him? Emmy isn''t sure, but the deeper she digs, the more she realizes the victim wasn''t exactly innocent…and his killer may threaten to strike again! **Simple and delicious recipes included!** "Ms. Halliday is the undisputed queen of the genre: she knows how to blend fashion, suspense, laughter, and romance in all the right doses." ~ Fresh Fiction " I rank ''A Sip Before Dying'' as one of my favorite fun reads. I say to Gemma Halliday, well done!" ~ The Book Breeze "The Wine & Dine Mystery series is a definite to read and keep an eye out for more to follow." ~ Cozy Mystery Book Review Wine & Dine Mysteries: A Sip Before Dying – book #1 Chocolate Covered Death – book #2 Victim in the Vineyard – book #3 Marriage, Merlot & Murder – book #4 Death in Wine Country – book #5 Fashion, Rosé & Foul Play – book #6 Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

Peril in High Heels

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Peril in High Heels
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling series! Take one fashion designer, one epic fantasy film being shot in the middle of Nowheresville, and a very real dead body, and you have a hilariously action-packed mystery!Fashion designer Maddie Springer is a huge fan of the Lord of the Throne books by J.R. Ravensberg. So when her best friend, Dana, gets cast as the lead actress in the upcoming movie version, she''s giddy with fandom! Even more so when she''s invited for a girls'' weekend on the set--currently being filmed in the wilds of Moose Haven, Saskatchewan. Between battling Bobbits, Elven Princesses, and Dragon Queens, Maddie is in heaven. But what starts out as a fangirl''s dream quickly turns into something out of a horror movie, when the demanding director of the film shows up dead...stabbed with a prop sword!It''s no secret Dana had her differences with the difficult director, and the local police have her squarely in their sights as suspect number one. Worse yet, no one is allowed to leave the small Moose-obsessed town, and Maddie''s meddling mom, hot husband, and flamboyant friend Marco are all threatening to descend! With the locals growing hostile and the police zeroing in on her BFF, it''s up to Maddie to figure out who had the director taking his final bow. Problem is, everyone has a motive--from the director''s frigid wife, to the young starlet with a secret, the mysterious actor playing the Evil Prince, the producer with an eye on the bottom line, and even the eccentric author, Ravensberg himself. If Maddie doesn''t watch her step, this may be one movie without a happy Hollywood ending...The High Heels Mysteries: #1 Spying in High Heels #2 Killer in High Heels #3 Undercover in High Heels #3.5 Christmas in High Heels (short story) #4 Alibi in High Heels #5 Mayhem in High Heels #5.5 Honeymoon in High Heels (novella) #5.75 Sweetheart in High Heels (short story) #6 Fearless in High Heels #7 Danger in High Heels #8 Homicide in High Heels #9 Deadly in High Heels #10 Suspect in High Heels #11 Peril in High HeelsWhat critics are saying:"Ms. Halliday is the undisputed queen of the genre: she knows how to blend fashion, suspense, laughter, and romance in all the right doses." ~ Fresh Fiction"A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." ~ Chicago Tribune"Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" ~ Publishers'' Weekly, *starred review*"A roller coaster ride full of fun and excitement!" ~ Romance Reviews TodayRating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

Victim in the Vineyard

release date: Sep 10, 2019
Victim in the Vineyard
From New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes the next mouthwatering mystery in wine country in the USA Today bestselling Wine & Dine mysteries! It''s a dream come true for Emmy Oak to be hosting the Sonoma Fall Food & Wine Festival at her family-run Oak Valley Vineyards...and even more exciting to have secured TV celebu-chef Tyler Daniels to MC the event! He''s sure to bring in just the type of crowd her struggling winery needs to stay afloat. But when the demanding star is found shot to death in Emmy''s vineyard, her dream quickly turns into wine country nightmare Things only get worse when Detective Christopher Grant sets his sights set on Emmy''s sommelier and friend, Jean Luc, as his prime suspect. Despite her growing feelings for the tall, dark, and dangerously hot detective, Emmy knows Jean Luc is innocent—and it''s up to her to prove it. Along with her sidekick-slash-best-friend, Ava, she wades through the foodie crowd and finds no shortage of people who had a grudge against the TV chef. And no shortage of secrets worth killing for, especially when Emmy uncovers that Tyler wasn''t exactly who he pretended to be. With her reputation on the line, her Food & Wine festival going to pieces, and the danger mounting, can Emmy catch a killer...before she becomes the next victim in the vineyard? **Simple and delicious recipes included!** "Ms. Halliday is the undisputed queen of the genre: she knows how to blend fashion, suspense, laughter, and romance in all the right doses." ~ Fresh Fiction " I rank ''A Sip Before Dying'' as one of my favorite fun reads. I say to Gemma Halliday, well done!" ~ The Book Breeze "The Wine & Dine Mystery series is a definite to read and keep an eye out for more to follow." ~ Cozy Mystery Book Review Wine & Dine Mysteries: A Sip Before Dying – book #1 Chocolate Covered Death – book #2 Victim in the Vineyard – book #3 Marriage, Merlot & Murder – book #4 Death in Wine Country – book #5 Fashion, Rosé & Foul Play – book #6 Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. It''s rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

Chocolate Covered Death

release date: Jul 16, 2019
Chocolate Covered Death
From New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes the next deliciously deadly decadence in wine country in the USA Today bestselling series... In order to boost her struggling family winery''s reputation, Emmy Oak throws a Wine and Chocolate party for the Sonoma Valley elite—featuring her delicious drinks alongside her friend Leah''s decadently chocolaty desserts. But when Leah''s ex-husband''s new trophy wife turns up dead after the party, the police paint Leah in the role of main suspect and the only thing anyone in town can talk about is the murder at the Chocolate Bar. To save face and her friend, Emmy finds herself infiltrating high society and sorting among the catty and cantankerous for her killer. Did the victim''s rare-wine brokering business have anything to do with it? Or was it the hot new golf pro at the club or the frenemy with a jealous streak? Or maybe her husband found a less messy way than divorce to end their short and unhappy marriage? Emmy isn''t sure, but she knows a mysterious man in a cowboy had has something to do with it, and the deeper she digs, the more trouble seems to follow her. Between crashing the country club, dodging danger, and trying to stay one step ahead of the sexy Detective Christopher Grant, Emmy has her work cut out for her to catch a killer...before hers is the next death by chocolate! **Simple and delicious recipes included!** "Ms. Halliday is the undisputed queen of the genre: she knows how to blend fashion, suspense, laughter, and romance in all the right doses." ~ Fresh Fiction "Gemma has a natural flow to her writing, a vibrant, witty voice that makes you want to keep reading. 5 stars!" ~ Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine "Halliday is on top of her game!" ~ Booklist Wine & Dine Mysteries: A Sip Before Dying – book #1 Chocolate Covered Death – book #2 Victim in the Vineyard – book #3, COMING in September! Marriage, Merlot & Murder – book #4, COMING in January 2020! Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. It''s rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Brash Blonde

release date: Nov 07, 2016
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Brash Blonde
From New York Times, USA Today and #1 Kindle bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes a new take on the legend of Sherlock Holmes... Martha "Marty" Hudson has it all...almost. While her best friend, Irene Adler, is a dot-com millionaire many times over, Marty''s days are filled with working as a barista at a Stanford University coffee bar, crashing various courses and lectures, and dodging the rent collector at her crummy apartment. But when Marty suddenly finds out that a long-lost aunt has left her a Victorian home at 221 Baker Street in the heart of San Francisco, she''s hopeful her luck is about to turn around! Okay, so the Victorian is run down and probably in need of more repairs than Marty could ever afford, but at least it''s a link to family. However when Marty starts sifting through the contents of the dilapidated home, she realizes her aunt''s death may not have been natural...and might have been a case of murder! Taking her suspicions to the grumpy Detective Lastrade and the uber-hot medical examiner, Dr. John Watson, only gets her a pair of doors slammed in her face. But Marty and Irene don''t give up that easily. Instead, they invent fictitious private investigator, Sherlock Holmes, to open those doors for them! Between Marty''s eclectic class-crashing knowledge and Irene''s tech know-how, "Sherlock Holmes" investigates an over-the-hill yoga teacher, mob shops in Chinatown, pot dispensaries in the East Bay, and a slew of suspicious characters. But when the killer returns—this time with Marty in sight!—even the great Holmes may not be able to save her...at least not without a little help from the girls. The Marty Hudson Mysteries: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Brash Blonde – book #1 Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Disappearing Diva – book #2 What critics are saying about Gemma Halliday''s books: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." —Chicago Tribune "Stylish...nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" —Publishers'' Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy...the perfect beach read!" —Fresh Fiction "A roller coaster ride full of fun and excitement!" —Romance Reviews Today

Dangerous Bond

release date: Apr 05, 2016
Dangerous Bond
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday... Her name is Bond. Jamie Bond. And danger follows her everywhere… As a private investigator, Jamie Bond thought she had seen every sort of cheating-spouse case imaginable. That is until she''s hired by a wife who''s afraid her husband is cheating…on his diet. Rodger Claremont lost mega-pounds eating sandwiches from the Hoagies chain and subsequently became their celebrity spokesman. A position his wife fears he''ll quickly lose if the pounds come back on. But what starts as a simple case of following a potentially unfaithful (to his diet) husband, turns deadly when Jamie finds Rodger murdered in his own home. Was the wife afraid of losing her sandwich fortune? Was it a competing fast-food chain out for revenge? Or did Rodger''s friendship with a shady rapper named Heavy Cash have anything to do with it? Jamie vows to get to the bottom of it, even if it means stepping on the toes of the investigating assistant district attorney, Aiden Prince—a man Jamie could easily find herself falling for despite her budding attraction to her best friend, photographer Danny Flynn. Caught between two men, Jamie finds herself road-tripping to Vegas, babysitting a pair of Senior Sleuths, searching for a missing ex-boyfriend, and tracking down a cold-blooded killer…who threatens to strike again! The Jamie Bond Mysteries: Unbreakable Bond (book #1) Secret Bond (book #2) Lethal Bond (book #3) Dangerous Bond (book #4) Fatal Bond (book #5) Deadly Bond (book #6) Here''s what critics are saying about Gemma Halliday''s books: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." —Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" —Publishers'' Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy… the perfect beach read!" —Fresh Fiction

Secret Bond

release date: Feb 19, 2015
Secret Bond
From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Gemma Halliday... Her name is Bond. Jamie Bond. And she is licensed to kill any pre-nup you can throw at her. Catching cheating husbands became Jamie Bond''s life when her father was shot and wounded on the job, forcing Jamie to take over the family business: The Bond Agency. But three years later, the P.I. is shocked when the gun that wounded her father surfaces during a high-profile murder trial. Is this the connection Jamie''s been waiting for to finally nail her father''s shooter? But, oddly enough, Derek Bond doesn''t seem interested. In fact, if Jamie didn''t know better, she''d say he''s even trying to stop her from looking into it. Along with her team of bombshell investigators, Jamie suddenly finds herself in the middle of a cold case that''s heating up the media, dodging old grudges and new enemies, and questioning the motives of those closest to her. If she can live with the truth, the secrets Jamie uncovers may just bring down more than a marriage this time. The Jamie Bond Mysteries: Unbreakable Bond (book #1) Secret Bond (book #2) Lethal Bond (book #3) Dangerous Bond (book #4) Fatal Bond (book #5) Deadly Bond (book #6) Here''s what critics are saying about Gemma Halliday''s books: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." - Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" - Publishers'' Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy… the perfect beach read!" - Fresh Fiction

Unbreakable Bond

release date: Feb 19, 2015
Unbreakable Bond
From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Gemma Halliday, comes a brand new series... Her name is Bond. Jamie Bond. And her life is about to be shaken and stirred in a cocktail of sex, lies, scandal, and one very dead body. Jamie Bond is a former cover model who switches gears to take over the family business: The Bond Agency, a high-powered P.I. firm located in Los Angeles that specializes in domestic espionage—catching cheating husbands. Jamie''s assembled a team of other disenchanted former models to help her take names and kick derrieres among L.A.''s wealthiest philandering husbands. Her current client: Mrs. Veronica Waterston, the young, distraught wife of superior court judge, Thomas Waterston, known for his tough sentencing, right-wing leanings, and his fondness for blondes with double D''s. Easy target. But Jamie''s simple case takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the not-so-good judge winds up on the ten o''clock news with a bullet through his head. It''s clear that someone has set Jamie up, and suddenly she''s on the run, under fire, and in serious jeopardy of losing it all. With a hot A.D.A. on her trail, a killer on the loose, and her life on the line, Jamie must prove once and for all that nobody messes with a Bond. The Jamie Bond Mysteries: Unbreakable Bond (book #1) Secret Bond (book #2) Lethal Bond (book #3) Bond Bombshell (short story) Dangerous Bond (book #4) Bond Ambition (short story) Fatal Bond (book #5) Here''s what critics are saying about Gemma Halliday''s books: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." - Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" - Publishers'' Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy… the perfect beach read!" - Fresh Fiction

Hollywood Confessions

release date: Feb 19, 2015
Hollywood Confessions
From New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes a dead Hollywood producer, a slew of reality show contestants with juicy motives, and one tabloid reporter determined to get the truth! Allie Quick has high aspirations—much higher than reporting on the latest celebrity gossip for the L.A. Informer, Hollywood''s most notorious tabloid. But if she''s going to join the ranks of the real reporters, she''s going to need a headline worthy story under her belt. Which is just what she gets when the producer of the trashiest reality shows on TV winds up murdered, and Allie convinces her editor, Felix Dunn (from the High Heels Mysteries), that this story has her name written all over it. Between an aging dance-off judge, a family with sextuplets and triplets, and the star of a little person dating show, Allie has no shortage of reality stars to question. But when she finds herself falling for her prime suspect, Allie''s relationship with her editor is suddenly on the rocks, and her life is in danger. This is one deadline Allie can''t afford to miss! What critics are saying: "The latest in the Hollywood Headlines series is 320 pages of pure fun. Halliday has created yet another laugh-out-loud whodunit. She breathes life into her mystery with a rich cast of vivid, pulp-fiction type characters and a heroine worth rooting for. 4 1/2 stars!" ~ RT Book Reviews "Gemma Halliday''s witty, entertaining writing style shines through in her new book! I look forward to seeing lots more of Tina as this series continues. A fun read!" ~ Fresh Fiction "Halliday writes the kind of books that just make you smile and put you in a great mood. They''re just so enjoyable and I would without a doubt recommend this book to romance and mystery readers alike." ~ Enchanted By Books "Very well written with smart and funny dialogue. It is a well-paced story that is thoroughly enjoyable with a mystery, a little romance, and a lot of laughs. Readers are sure to enjoy this delightful tale which is highly recommended." ~ Romance Reviews Today

Undercover In High Heels

release date: Jan 22, 2015
Undercover In High Heels
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling series! "Gemma Halliday''s Maddie Springer is like the west coast version of Janet Evanovich"s Stephanie Plum - only more stylish!" - LG Book Club Secret affairs, hunky gardeners, and housewives desperate enough to bare it all... welcome to Magnolia Lane, TV''s hottest new prime time show. A place where L.A. shoe designer Maddie Springer should be in fashion heaven. That is until the body of a rising young starlet is found dead on the show''s set. Now it''s up to Maddie to sift through a leading lady with a secret, an actor on the verge of a nervous breakdown, a sexy cyber scandal, and one tabloid reporter who''ll stop at nothing to get the story of the century. Not to mention Maddie''s hot-cold relationship with the case''s familiar lead detective, Jack Ramirez. In a world where secrets, lies, and deception can earn you an Oscar, Maddie plays the role of a lifetime to catch Hollywood''s hottest killer. But if she doesn''t watch her step, Maddie''s fifteen minutes of fame just may be her last. Other Books in the High Heels Series: #1 Spying in High Heels #2 Killer in High Heels #3 Undercover in High Heels #3.5 Christmas in High Heels (short story) #4 Alibi in High Heels #5 Mayhem in High Heels #5.5 Honeymoon in High Heels (short story) #5.75 Sweetheart in High Heels (novella) #6 Fearless in High Heels #7 Danger in High Heels #8 Homicide in High Heels #9 Deadly in High Heels What critics are saying about Undercover in High Heels: "Halliday is on top of her game, and readers will love Maddie''s new adventure." - Booklist "It''s rare to find a romantic mystery that''s so funny, but this is certainly one of them. Maddie Springer (is) a "Versace" Nancy Drew everyone can appreciate." - Press & Sun Bulletin "The characters are full of flaws, which make them believable and appealing, and Maddie''s amusing, irreverent voice relating the story will have you smiling ear to ear. Halliday pulls off another hit with UNDERCOVER IN HIGH HEELS!" - Fresh Fiction "Readers who love romance, mystery, and a bit of humor will fall in love with UNDERCOVER IN HIGH HEELS. Like me you will find yourself scrambling to find the whole series of Ms. Halliday''s "High Heels" books." - Fantasy Book Spot "UNDERCOVER IN HIGH HEELS was worth the wait! Maddie is on a bullet-spraying, wardrobe-ruining, get-her-(boy)friend-back, high-speed, stranger-danger adventure and she''s willing to take you along for the ride. And what a ride it is!!" - Once Upon a Romance

Sweetheart in High Heels

release date: Jan 22, 2015
Sweetheart in High Heels
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling series! "Gemma Halliday''s Maddie Springer is like the west coast version of Janet Evanovich''s Stephanie Plum - only more stylish!" - LG Book Club Being the wife of a cop isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Especially when dead bodies keep ruining your romantic dinner plans. But fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer is determined that her husband’s latest case, dubbed the “Sex Shop Murder,” will not keep him from celebrating their first anniversary together, which just happens to fall on the most romantic of all holidays, Valentine’s Day. She’s ready to do whatever it takes to make this night special and distraction-free—even if it means solving his case herself! ****SHORT STORY***** This is an 11,000 word short story. Other Books in the High Heels Series: #1 Spying in High Heels #2 Killer in High Heels #3 Undercover in High Heels #3.5 Christmas in High Heels (short story) #4 Alibi in High Heels #5 Mayhem in High Heels #5.5 Honeymoon in High Heels (short story) #5.75 Sweetheart in High Heels (novella) #6 Fearless in High Heels #7 Danger in High Heels #8 Homicide in High Heels #9 Deadly in High Heels Here’s what critics are saying about The High Heels Mysteries: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." - Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" - Publishers’ Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy…the perfect beach read!" - Fresh Fiction "A roller coaster ride full of fun and excitement!" - Romance Reviews Today "Gemma Halliday writes like a seasoned author leaving the reader hanging on to every word, every clue, every delicious scene of the book. It’s a fun and intriguing mystery full of laughs and suspense." - Once Upon A Romance Here''s what readers are saying about The High Heels Mysteries: "Do you like Janet Evanovich, James Patterson, Sue Grafton, J.D. Robb, or Stephanie Bond? Then you''ll LOVE Gemma Halliday''s High Heels series!" - Nikki "The high heels books are one part Fashion Police''s Joan Rivers, one part Janet Evanovich''s Stephanie Plum, and one part Agatha Christie cozy—which all add up to pure fun." - Jessica "A wicked mystery... as heartwarming as any Nicholas Sparks book!" - Melissa

Fearless in High Heels

release date: Jan 22, 2015
Fearless in High Heels
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling series! Morning sickness sucks. Which is why fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer has spent the last six weeks being a couch potato and Moonlight vampire movie devotee. But when Maddie''s best friends finally convince her to venture out, Maddie stumbles on a dead body of a girl who has been bitten on the neck, and life suddenly imitates art in the most deadliest of ways. Now Maddie is smack in the middle of a murder investigation involving a deadly dance club and a coven of Hollywood "vampires." Not to mention navigating the world of baby showers, diaper genies and Lamaze classes with her LAPD Homicide detective husband who would rather his pregnant wife not continue popping up in his murder investigation. Between the hormones, the homicides, and a flurry of fangs, Maddie and her gang work to track down the deadly truth...before the killer bites again! Other Books in the High Heels Series: #1 Spying in High Heels #2 Killer in High Heels #3 Undercover in High Heels #3.5 Christmas in High Heels (short story) #4 Alibi in High Heels #5 Mayhem in High Heels #5.5 Honeymoon in High Heels (short story) #5.75 Sweetheart in High Heels (novella) #6 Fearless in High Heels #7 Danger in High Heels #8 Homicide in High Heels #9 Deadly in High Heels What critics are saying about The High Heels Mysteries: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." - Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" - Publishers’ Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy…the perfect beach read!" - Fresh Fiction "A roller coaster ride full of fun and excitement!" - Romance Reviews Today "Gemma Halliday writes like a seasoned author leaving the reader hanging on to every word, every clue, every delicious scene of the book. It’s a fun and intriguing mystery full of laughs and suspense." - Once Upon A Romance What readers are saying about Fearless in High Heels: "Not your typical vampire, Twilight, story. Hilarious!" - Tami "A fantastically funny parody of Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Twilight,’ ‘Breaking Dawn,’ and the whole saga!" - Jade "If you’re a fan of Charlaine Harris’s ‘True Blood’ Sookie Stackhouse series, you’ll love this book!" - Mary

Alibi In High Heels

release date: Jan 22, 2015
Alibi In High Heels
New York Times, and USA Today Bestselling series! "Gemma Halliday''s Maddie Springer is like the west coast version of Janet Evanovich''s Stephanie Plum - only more stylish!" - LG Book Club Baguettes, bodies, and haute couture galore! Shoe designer turned amateur sleuth, Maddie Springer, is at it again, this time in fabulously fashionable Paris. When Europe''s designer de jour, Jean Luc LeCroix, invites Maddie to show her creations at Paris Fashion Week, Maddie''s sure she''s died and gone to heaven. That is until Jean Luc''s top model is found dead on the runway, stabbed with a familiar stiletto heel. Sure someone is trying to frame her, Maddie enlists the help of her friends, including the sexy Detective Jack Ramirez, to uncover a daring jewel heist, a devious blackmailer, and even a few skeletons lurking in the closets of those closest to her. But as the evidence mounts, Maddie becomes the prime suspect and Ramirez is stuck between a badge and a cute blonde with a tendency for trouble. Will he stand by her as she attempts to track down an international killer, or will this be the case that finally comes between them? One thing''s for sure, if Maddie doesn''t uncover the real killer soon, she may be saying her final adieu. Other Books in the High Heels Series: #1 Spying in High Heels #2 Killer in High Heels #3 Undercover in High Heels #3.5 Christmas in High Heels (short story) #4 Alibi in High Heels #5 Mayhem in High Heels #5.5 Honeymoon in High Heels (short story) #5.75 Sweetheart in High Heels (novella) #6 Fearless in High Heels #7 Danger in High Heels #8 Homicide in High Heels #9 Deadly in High Heels What critics are saying about Alibi in High Heels: "ALIBI IN HIGH HEELS is a clever and stylish addition to Gemma Halliday''s laughter-infused Maddie Springer series." - Chicago Tribune "Halliday is on top of her game, and readers will love Maddie''s new adventure." - Booklist "If you''re in the mood for a fun, fast, easy read cozy, you can’t go wrong with ALIBI IN HIGH HEELS! I wasn’t just a reader, I was truly along for the ride. Gemma Halliday has created a delightful reluctant sleuth!" - Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine "I started ALIBI IN HIGH HEELS around 2 pm and read non stop until 11 pm when I finished it. The writing was so engaging and so fun that I did not want to put this book down. This is a 5 star book that I HIGHLY recommend to Janet Evanovich fans who are looking for a new author to try that they will LOVE!!! ALIBI IN HIGH HEELS is the best book that I have read in a while, and I can''t wait to read more books by Gemma Halliday." - Fresh Fiction "Maddie Springer is like a cross between Paris Hilton and Stephanie Plum, only better. The dialogue is snappy and the suspense beautifully interwoven with Ms. Halliday’s unique humor. This is one HIGH HEEL you’ll want to try on again and again " - Romance Junkies

Honeymoon in High Heels

release date: Jan 22, 2015
Honeymoon in High Heels
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling series! "Gemma Halliday''s Maddie Springer is like the west coast version of Janet Evanovich''s Stephanie Plum - only more stylish!" - LG Book Club Fashion designer Maddie Springer has just tied the knot and is on her way to honeymoon paradise in Tahiti with her hot new husband. Warm sand, cool surf, and a romantic suite all to themselves... what could possibly go wrong? That is until Maddie stumbles on the dead body of a Tahitian dancer, strangled with her own flower lei. Now suddenly her husband is spending more time consulting with the local police than cavorting in their private hot tub for two. If Maddie wants to have a honeymoon at all, it''s up to her and her friends to track down the island killer before paradise turns deadly again. **This is a novella, or short novel, length work** Other Books in the High Heels Series: #1 Spying in High Heels #2 Killer in High Heels #3 Undercover in High Heels #3.5 Christmas in High Heels (short story) #4 Alibi in High Heels #5 Mayhem in High Heels #5.5 Honeymoon in High Heels (short story) #5.75 Sweetheart in High Heels (novella) #6 Fearless in High Heels #7 Danger in High Heels #8 Homicide in High Heels #9 Deadly in High Heels Here’s what critics are saying about The High Heels Mysteries: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." - Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" - Publishers’ Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy…the perfect beach read!" - Fresh Fiction "A roller coaster ride full of fun and excitement!" - Romance Reviews Today "Gemma Halliday writes like a seasoned author leaving the reader hanging on to every word, every clue, every delicious scene of the book. It’s a fun and intriguing mystery full of laughs and suspense." - Once Upon A Romance Here''s what readers are saying about The High Heels Mysteries: "Do you like Janet Evanovich, James Patterson, Sue Grafton, J.D. Robb, or Stephanie Bond? Then you''ll LOVE Gemma Halliday''s High Heels series!" - Nikki "The high heels books are one part Fashion Police''s Joan Rivers, one part Janet Evanovich''s Stephanie Plum, and one part Agatha Christie cozy—which all add up to pure fun." - Jessica "A wicked mystery... as heartwarming as any Nicholas Sparks book!" - Melissa

Social Suicide

release date: Apr 24, 2012
Social Suicide
Twittercide: the killing of one human being by another while the victim is in the act of tweeting. Call me crazy, but I figured writing for the Herbert Hoover High Homepage would be a pretty sweet gig. Pad the resume for college applications, get a first look at the gossip column, spend some time ogling the paper''s brooding bad-boy editor, Chase Erikson. But on my first big story, things went . . . a little south. What should have been a normal interview with Sydney Sanders turned into me discovering the homecoming queen–hopeful dead in her pool. Electrocuted while Tweeting. Now, in addition to developing a reputation as HHH''s resident body finder, I''m stuck trying to prove that Sydney''s death wasn''t suicide. I''m starting to long for the days when my biggest worry was whether the cafeteria was serving pizza sticks or Tuesday Tacos. . . .

Play Nice

release date: Mar 13, 2012
Play Nice
Anya Danielovich was an assassin in her former life. But that was a long time ago. Today she''s just Anna Smith--living in San Francisco with a simple desire to lead a better life. But she''s still haunted by her past--the people she killed, the mentor she betrayed, the woman she was. She''s taken care to cover her tracks, but she''s beginning to feel like she''s being watched.

Deadly Cool

release date: Oct 11, 2011
Deadly Cool
First I find out that my boyfriend is cheating on me. Then he’s pegged as the #1 suspect in a murder. And now he’s depending on me to clear his name. Seriously? As much as I wouldn’t mind watching him squirm, I know that he’s innocent. So I’m brushing off my previously untapped detective skills and getting down to business. But I keep tripping over dead bodies and I’m still no closer to figuring out who did it. And what’s worse: all signs seem to point to me as the killer’s next victim. I really need to pick a better boyfriend next time.

Scandal Sheet

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Scandal Sheet
When she starts receiving death threats that lead to violence and murder, Tina Bender, the L.A. Informer''s gossip columnist, is forced by her boss to hire bodyguard Calvin Dean, and they work together to stop the killer.

Śledztwo na wysokich obcasach

release date: Jan 01, 2008

Luck Be A Lady

Luck Be A Lady
From #1 Amazon, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Gemma Halliday comes a high stakes mystery you won''t want to miss! Love, laughter, murder, Sinatra, skiing, and sizzle... welcome to Lake Tahoe! Tessie King has just inherited the biggest casino in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, the Royal Palace. What she didn''t bargain for are the problems she''d inherit with it. Having left Tahoe years ago, the underbelly of the casino trade is a far cry from the art world Tessie is used to. High-stakes cons, inside jobs, wise guys... Tessie quickly realizes she''s in way over her head. And things go from bad to worse when questions start to arise about the nature of her father''s death. Enter FBI agent Devin Ryder, member of the Nevada Organized Crime Task Force. He''s had his eye on the Royal Palace for months, and with the suspicious death of its leader, Ryder now has Tessie squarely in his sights. If Tessie doesn''t want to be running her casino from behind bars, she needs to find out how her father really died, who''s behind it, why, and how to get them into Agent Ryder''s hot little hands before he gets his hands on her. All the while catching a con-man, beating the competition, and running a multi-million dollar business. Tough job? Fo''get about it. All in a day''s work for this lady luck. Here''s what critics are saying about Gemma Halliday''s books: "If you like your mysteries to have high-stakes this is one to pick up!" ~Night Owl Reviews "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." ~Chicago Tribune "Ms. Halliday is the undisputed queen of the genre." ~Fresh Fiction "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep mystery fans happy!" ~ Publishers'' Weekly, starred review

Hey Big Spender

Hey Big Spender
From #1 Amazon, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Gemma Halliday comes a cozy mystery full of fab food, murderous mobsters, and lots of laughter and love in Lake Tahoe! When Tessie King inherited the Royal Palace Hotel, Lake Tahoe''s biggest resort, she inherited a cranky board of directors along with it. A board that is demanding higher revenues, or Tessie''s out. Faced with the possibility of losing her father’s legacy, Tessie turns to her staff to help her come up with a plan: film the season finale of Battle Buffet, the hottest cooking competition show on TV, at the resort. It''s a scheme sure to bring in the big bucks! But it also brings big trouble. When one of the casino’s wealthiest clients is found dead on the gaming floor, and the killer comes up incognito on the security footage, everyone is a suspect—from the television crew to the blue haired retirees at the slots. Tessie teams up with her stepmother-turned-BFF and a hot snowboarding champ in a race against the clock to repair the casino''s reputation, dodge mob accusations from the enticing FBI agent on the case, and track down a killer before any more of her big spenders end up sleeping with the fishes. What critics are saying about Gemma Halliday''s books: "Hey Big Spender hits the jackpot!" ~ Fresh Fiction "If you like your mysteries to have high-stakes, this is one to pick up!" ~ Night Owl Reviews "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." ~ Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep mystery fans happy!" ~ Publishers’ Weekly, *starred review*
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