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Artful Dodger (2013)

by Nageeba Davis(Favorite Author)

3.81 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Barrel Boat Enterprises

series

Maggie Kean Misadventures

review 1: Mystery, drama, romance, humor and art… and a gorgeous Italian cop. What else do you need from a brilliantly-written book? Maggie Kean's solitude has been momentarily disturbed when her next-door neighbor’s body was found on her backyard. Everybody’s a suspect… including her. It’s a clever read because it keeps you guessing who’s the real suspect. There are the obvious suspects… some evidence may lead to more conspiracy… and at some point you may ask yourself, "maybe it's not murder..?". You will be taken along with Maggie’s journey as she digs deeper into finding out the truth. If only that one hot Italian cop doesn’t always distract her consciousness. What makes Maggie adorable is her being the ordinary girl-next-door. With her artsy vibe, loose-fit... moreting shirts or pants, her acerbic wit or wise-ass quips – you will fall in love with her dorkiness, along with her ridiculous sense of humor. I also love how Ms. Davis has captivatingly written the romance between the two lead characters. The progression of their attraction with each other is awkward, funny and quite natural. You could really feel the intensity of their feelings for each other. It also shows that a good relationship starts with friendship and respect. And I had fun with the cop's Italian family which fondly reminds me of an equally close-knit, traditional (Filipino) family that we have in our country. :-) I love this book and I look forward to reading other books by Ms. Davis.
review 2: Maggie Kean was having the time of her life. Burnt toast, stubbed toe and a dead body. Plus Mr. Nostrils treating her as a suspect in the untimely death of Elizabeth, her neighbor, friend and mentor. Then came the ruggedly handsome and Italian detective, Sam Villari. Obviously smitten with her, Maggie did her best to dodge the officer's questions, especially when she started her own little investigation. Who could have put poor Elizabeth in the septic tank, of all places? Who could have done it? And why?Mystery certainly surrounds this wonderful story of the artfully talented Maggie Kean and her seemingly unending mis-adventures. I loved how she was characterized in this book. She doesn't have to wear Chanel or Armani or Manolos just to get the attention of sexy Detective. Her wardrobe is the exact anti-thesis of her craft. She's feisty, uncontrollable, bubbly, and yes, sweet. She treated and loved her neighbor like her mom, so she was devastated when Elizabeth died. Put yourself in her shoes, wouldn't you want to know who did the heinous crime?I loved the author's take on the mystery & comedic side of the story. I laughed a lot while reading Maggie's mis-adventures. Nageeba Davis is a gem! To borrow some words from Maggie:.. "she's a cross between Janet Evanovich and Nora Roberts. She could dissect, critique, and rearrange my life while pouring coffee and patting my hand." Yes, I see some Stephanie Plum's spirit and determination in Maggie, and I also detect Nora Roberts in the detective, Sam Villari's life. Nora Roberts always melts my heart when I read stories about close-knit & sometimes boisterous family gatherings. Nageeba Davis nailed it with her Italian family dinner. For sure I am going to read the next installment on Maggie's life.Thanks for a beautifully written story, Ms. Davis. You deserve my two-thumbs up and 5 stars rating! ***** less

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