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Mistletoe and Murder in Las Vegas (Affairs to Remember Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Colleen Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 219 ratings
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*** Finalist 2016 I Heart Indie Contest! ***

Book Blurb
All 31-year-old, Las Vegas criminal lawyer Joanne Galvin wants for Christmas is a client—or three—so she can make ends meet. Instead she’s roped into defending the notorious Timepiece Arsonist; tracked by a hunky special agent and his arson dog; and chased by a serial killer. Just when her life is starting to feel like the Nightmare Before Christmas, she receives an unexpected gift that offers hope that this holiday season could be the most wonderful time of the year...

A heartfelt, humorous, romantic-mystery story about a down-on-her-luck lawyer, a special agent visited by the past, and an arson dog named Maggie who join forces to rescue the holiday spirit!
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Finalist 2016 I Heart Indie Contest!
"Mistletoe and Murder in Las Vegas" is Colleen Collins at her best. It's got the charm and humor of the best romantic comedies combined with a genuinely good mystery--an unbeatable combination. I couldn't put the book down once I started it." ~Nancy Warren, USA Today Bestselling Author
"A fun mystery that incorporates a little suspense, romance, and the magical meaning of Christmas." ~Pretty Little Books

From the Back Cover

All 31-year-old, Las Vegas criminal lawyer Joanne Galvin wants for Christmas is a client--or three--so she can make ends meet. Instead she's roped into defending the notorious Timepiece Arsonist; tracked by a special agent and his arson dog; and chased by a serial killer. Just when her life is starting to feel like the Nightmare Before Christmas, she receives an unexpected gift that offers hope that this holiday season could be the most wonderful time of the year...

A heartfelt, humorous, romantic-mystery story about a down-on-her-luck lawyer, a special agent visited by the past, and an arson dog named Maggie who join forces to rescue the holiday spirit!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018TOPMZQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 14, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2671 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 215 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 219 ratings

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Colleen Collins

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Colleen Collins is an award-winning author of romance, mystery, and nonfiction, as well as a professional private investigator.

CURRENT RELEASE: HOW DO PRIVATE EYES DO THAT? (Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged)

“A must-have for any writer serious about crafting authentic private eyes. Collins knows her stuff.” ~Lori Wilde, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

"Real-life private investigator Colleen Collins spills the beans." ~The Thrilling Detective

RECENT RELEASES

MISTLETOE AND MURDER IN LAS VEGAS, Affairs to Remember Book 1

** Finalist 2016 I Heart Indie Contest **

THE UNGRATEFUL DEAD (A Humorous Colorado Mystery Book 1), Prequel to THE ZEN MAN (2014) ** Winner 2015 Aspen Gold Readers' Choice Award **

A LAWYER'S PRIMER FOR WRITERS: FROM CRIMES TO COURTROOMS, a nonfiction book co-authored with defense attorney Shaun Kaufman (2014, second edition 2015)

HEARTS IN VEGAS, 3rd book in private-eye romance series from Harlequin Superromance (2014).

SLEEPLESS IN LAS VEGAS (2013), 2nd book in private-eye romance series

** 2014 Award of Merit winner, Virginia Romance Writers **

THE ZEN MAN (A Humorous Colorado Mystery Book 2)

** 2013 BookRooster Editors' Pick **

** Semifinalist Best Indie Books 2012 **

Member: Mystery Writers of America, Private Eye Writers of America, Romance Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.

Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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219 global ratings

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Diana M. Hockley
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FUN READ!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016
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Loved this mad little book and loved the characters! Joanne is lovely, Mike is great and Maggie the arson dog is a sweetie, an all round delightful combination.

I hope there's more Joanne novels coming out because she is one of the terrific heroines who is not over-the-top and obnoxious to all!

I'm not going into the storyline, it's all there for readers to check out :)

One thing didn't show up after a moment's appearance and that was a slim grey furry thing which slid past in one of the scenes. Did Colleen mean to put her cat in the story and then forget to follow it up?
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EB
4.0 out of 5 stars Who sparked the fire?
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
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Colleen Collins has given us Joanne Galvin, a passionate public defender and feisty female protagonist, dropped her into a tough situation, all while giving us every reason to root for her. A few chapters in we're introduced to ATF Special Agent Mike Day, who eventually proves as determined to see justice done as Joanne does. Usually on opposite sides of the law, they find common ground in a case that will change both of their lives.

I've read so many disappointing books lately that it was refreshing to get swallowed up in Joanne's adventures. Thankfully, Collins even eliminated the frustrating, all-too-fake "tension" between the protagonist and her love interest, meant only to keep the reader wondering if/when the two will get together. Puh-leeze. Collins knows her readers are savvy and breaks the mold in that regard, and I was happy about that.

If you're looking for a great adventure, a head-scratching (though predictable, hence the four-star rating) mystery with a dash of flirtation, set against glitzy Las Vegas, here's your book.
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squeegy
3.0 out of 5 stars A short sweet love story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2016
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A few errors of facts i.e. Purple Hearts are for being wounded, not bravery as implied. And what's with federal employees taking a few days off but being MIA for weeks.
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Janine
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery /murder /humor /romance. it has everything
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
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This is the best Kozzy mystery I've read in a long time. just the right blend of humor romance and mystery. It left me wanting more. i will have to look for more books by this Author. Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
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Penny
4.0 out of 5 stars Attorney, ATF, PI's, and Arson
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016
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I really liked this book it's cute and funny. Short and quick flowed nicely wasn't a hard story to follow at all. Overall a nice read.

I couldn't give it 5-stars because of extra words, wrong words, and misspelled words. :(

The characters are nice the story line is good. It's different from other's I've read it was a nice change for a story line.

Pretty unrealistic in that in a matter of a couple of weeks they meet, fall in love and he's asking her to marry him. Still it's a really good story I enjoyed.

I would recommend this book to anyone that like's a good mystery it keep's you guessing till the end whodoneit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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Close to the end,the OMG moment was so surprising. Really enjoyed what I thought was going to the usual boy, girl story. That little kick was a dramatic change.
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Nancy
4.0 out of 5 stars What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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When I started reading this book, I wasn't sure If I was going to be able to read it all their way through or not, but it turned out to be one of those books you are anxious to get back to. Makes you wonder what's going to happen next. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery with a little good clean romance.
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R. Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars Above par
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016
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This was a well written book, very interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone. It was a good clean book to read and that is rare to find. There wasn't any bad language or explicit sex scenes which I appreciate.
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Christina W
2.0 out of 5 stars Good story line
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2016
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This book was on a funny book list as being humorous. There want much of anything I would y that is funny but the story line its self is good . the love aspect was the fastest I've ever seen in a book.
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