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Friday, June 19, 2015

June 19th's Book Beginnings and Friday 56

We made it to another Friday!  Time once again for Book Beginnings and Friday 56.

This week's book is Bless Her Dead Little Heart by Miranda James.



I'm about a third of the way into the book, and so far I'm really enjoying it.

Here is how it begins:

Miss An'gel Ducote fixed her houseguest with a gimlet eye.  "I expect you to behave like a proper gentleman while you're here."

And from page 56:

Her mouth suddenly felt dry.  "I'm glad you're here."  She hesitated over her next words.  "It might not have been an accident."

Of course, being a murder mystery, what do you think the odds are that it was an accident.  Yeah, that's what I thought as well.
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20 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 19, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    Loving the cover. Sounds like a great book top

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  2. Lisa Ks Book Reviews June 19, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    I haven't read this one yet, but have only heard great things about it. Give me a visit when you get the chance ... http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/2015/06/its-cozy-food-friday-that-means-its_18.html

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    1. Mark BakerJune 20, 2015 at 6:19 PM

      I'm a little surprised you have read this one yet. I figured you would have been all over it by now.

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  3. Kathy MartinJune 19, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Love the cover and title. This week I am spotlighting First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones. It's been on TBR mountain for a while. Happy reading!

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    1. Mark BakerJune 20, 2015 at 6:20 PM

      Always nice to get a book of the TBR mountain, isn't it?

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  4. UnknownJune 19, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    A doggie and a kittie on the cover! I do love animal characters and that title is killing me. LOL

    My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/06/19/the-friday-56-66-mayhem-in-margaux/

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    1. Mark BakerJune 20, 2015 at 6:20 PM

      It is a great play on an expression, isn't it?

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  5. UnknownJune 19, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    A "gimlet eye"! I love that description! And I'm glad there's a dog along with that cat on the cover.
    Hope you can stop by. http://evilverlordthoughts.com

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    1. Mark BakerJune 20, 2015 at 6:21 PM

      The dog is a very minor character in the book, I'm afraid, but I really did like all the dog and cat characters.

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  6. Sandra NachlingerJune 19, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Being a Southern lady myself, I know I'd enjoy this Southern Ladies Mystery! I'm guessing that's sweet tea on the cover and that the accident really was a murder. After all, it's a cozy.
    My Friday post features What I Remember Most.

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    1. Mark BakerJune 20, 2015 at 6:23 PM

      I'd be shocked if that wasn't sweet tea on the cover since they were talking about it over the course of the book. I rather assumed that's what it was even before I read the book, in fact.

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  7. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJune 19, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Love the opener and the cover. Sounds like a fun mystery.

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  8. fredamansJune 19, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I don't get murder mystery, but I am intrigued by her shady guest. LOL
    Happy weekend!

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    1. Mark BakerJune 20, 2015 at 6:25 PM

      And how would you feel if I told you that shady guest was a cat? Don't worry, there are plenty of shady human characters, too.

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  9. Katherine PJune 20, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    I've read the first in the series and am curious to read more of this one. I definitely don't think it was an accident either!

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    1. Mark BakerJune 20, 2015 at 6:26 PM

      I am woefully behind on Miranda James's books.

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  10. guiltlessreaderJune 20, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Of course it's not an accident .... what's the fun in that? ;)

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    1. Mark BakerJune 20, 2015 at 6:27 PM

      Where's the fun, the plot, the mystery.... ;)

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