Most Popular Books by Gemma Halliday

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. . . .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

From #1 Kindle, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday, whose books have been downloaded over a million times, comes a novel with the physiological thrill of Gone Girl and the suspenseful twists of Big Little Lies... She faked her death to escape life in a war torn country. But now her enemies have tracked her down, and this time they want her to stay dead. Anya Danielovich lives with the guilt of what she had to do to survive when her native country divided against itself. But that was a long time ago. Today she''s become Anna Smith, a single, thirtysomething woman living in San Francisco with a simple desire to lead a better life. Even if she is still haunted by her past-the enemies she made, the mentor she betrayed, the woman she was. She''s taken care to cover her tracks over the years, but she''s beginning to feel like she''s being watched... Nick Dade is a hired gunman, the best of the best. He''s read Anya''s file, knows the unspeakable acts she committed, and after weeks of surveillance, he''s ready to pull the trigger on his latest target. That is until someone else beats him to the punch. With his agenda shattered, Dade is suddenly thrown together with the woman he''s been sent to eliminate. Who is she really? Who hired the second hit? And who can he trust? What critics are saying: "Exciting first in a thriller series replete with hit men, high-speed chases, and international crime." -Publishers Weekly "Starts with a bang and doesn''t let up. The action is gripping and the characters are compelling. Four stars!" -RT Book Review "Halliday combines investigation with the inevitable romance for a mystery that''s enjoyably ''by the book.''" -Kirkus Review Note: This is a second edition rerelease of a work previously title "Play Nice."

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!

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

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.

The Oak Valley Vineyard has been in Emmy Oak''s family for generations. So when the small Sonoma winery is suddenly in financial trouble and in danger of being gobbled up by the corporate giants, Emmy moves home to try to save her legacy with her modern culinary know-how. First step-she throws a party showcasing her latest vintage and signature tasty treats to a group of wine country''s most elite enthusiasts. Only when one of her VIP guests sips a glass of poisoned wine and dies in her cellar, Emmy''s name is on everyone lips for all the wrong reasons.The victim was the young, boy-toy husband of one of Silicon Valley''s most successful female CEOs... and his playboy ways and suspicious spending habits have almost no one mourning his death. Enter Detective Christopher Grant, recent SFPD transplant, who is assigned to the case and immediately hones in on Oak Valley. But Emmy is determined to clear her winery''s name-even if Grant''s dark eyes, sexy smile, and mysterious past threaten to distract her. After calling in the big guns to help her-a.k.a. her jewelry designer best friend and copious amounts of cookie dough ice cream-Emmy finds herself digging through a slew of suspects to uncover crimes, grudges, and secret affairs that could put a soap opera to shame. Can Emmy find out just which of the upper crust poisoned the victim''s vintage...or will Emmy''s next sip be her last?

From New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes a new fashionably fatal culinary mystery novel in the USA Today bestselling Wine & Dine Mysteries!Emmy Oak has always been a fan of her best friend Ava''s handmade silver jewelry. So when Ava gets a chance to showcase her pieces at a charity fashion show for Wine Country''s elite, both women are thrilled. That is, until the model wearing Ava''s custom emerald necklace is murdered after her runway walk and the gem is stolen! The theft of the expensive jewel means Ava could lose everything, including her shop, Silver Girl... unless Emmy can help her track down a killer and find the missing emerald!While the enticing Detective Grant might be looking at the death as a burglary-gone-wrong, Emmy isn''t so sure that''s the case. The model''s name was Gia Monroe, and Emmy quickly learns that she made her fair share of enemies in life. From the flamboyant designer overheard threatening her just before the fashion show, to her agent with a shady secret and a precarious hold on his talent, to an eccentric rival designer with a grudge, no one seems to be grieving Gia''s death. And when Emmy discovers Gia may have had a mysterious stalker, she realizes any one of them could have murdered the model. Between running her small winery and navigating the catty world of high fashion, Emmy tries to stay one step ahead of the danger...before the killer strikes again!**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 ReviewWine & 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 #6Rating: 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.

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.