Manicures & Mischief (A Cozy Spa Mystery Book 6)
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“I know. I can’t believe she would ever do such a thing.”
Allison shakes her head. “Then to go along with delusional Devin’s idea to kidnap all of us. He’s definitely lost a few brain cells over the years.”
I smirk and shake my head. “He’s always been trouble.” I pause, contemplating my next question, but decide to just go for it. “What about your mom and her driver?”
Allison sighs. “My mom clocked Travis over the head. It all happened so fast. I tried to help him, but her driver bound my arms and legs then threw me over his shoulder before pushing me into the backseat of her car.”
I gasp. “Why would she do all of that?”
She shakes her head, her red locks bouncing around her shoulder. “She said she was protecting me. That she would find a way for me and Chase to be together. I think she really thought I killed Wyatt.”
I reach out and squeeze her hand. “And what about Chase and the shooting?”
She flinches. “She meant to only scare you away from asking too many questions. Her driver was the one who did the shooting. Seems he does a lot of dirty work for her. He’s singing like a lovebird in there so his sentence will be reduced.”
“Are you alright with all of this?” I give her hand another squeeze and shoot her a sympathetic smile.
Allison blinks back tears and says, “I-I think so. It hasn’t all really sunk in yet, but I want to thank you for believing in me. For helping me. I would still be sitting behind bars if it weren’t for you and your sleuthing skills. You’re the best friend a girl could ask for, Autumn.” She yanks me in for a bone crushing hug.
I pat her back and try to breathe through her vice grip then spot a familiar face talking to Josh. When she lets me go, I motion toward him, “And what about your husband? Your actual husband, not your ‘fake one’.”
“My ‘fake one’? You mean Wyatt telling his family we were married, don’t you?”
“You knew?”
She nods. “Wyatt’s sister came to visit me in the hospital. She didn’t believe me when I told her we weren’t married and that her brother was delusional. They didn’t know about his stint in the mental hospital either. I gave them the name of the hospital so they can figure out the truth for themselves. I feel kind of sorry for them. Wyatt lied to them about most of his life and now he’s gone. It’s really sad.”
“It is,” I agree then wave to Chase, who’s standing off to the side looking in our direction. “So, what about your real husband?”
She follows my line of sight and shrugs, “I don’t know… maybe someday we’ll figure it out.” Then she waves a hand at me and wipes her eyes. “Enough about me and all this murder talk, let’s go celebrate. You’re officially off the market and have a handsome husband waiting for you.”
At that moment, Josh turns and winks at me.
“Ahh,” Allison squeals, clasping her hands together in front of her. “You two are just the cutest. I’m going to find my seat. I’ll see you in there.” She dashes off toward the town hall. Chase follows her like a lovesick puppy. I have a feeling their story isn’t over yet.
“Did you get all your answers, my beautiful wife?” Josh wraps an arm around my waist and pulls me into his side.
I rest my head on his shoulder and bask in the moment before saying, “I did and now, we can enjoy our reception.”
He kisses the top of my head and adds, “And the rest of our lives.”
The End
A Note from the Author
Thank you so much for reading, “Manicures & Mischief”!! I so appreciate your support. This book was a long process, not because of the characters, but because of my health this past year. I apologize for the long wait and appreciate your patience. Chronic illness (Lyme disease and Hashimotos) is a roller coaster ride. Some days are wonderful and others are spent in bed in pain. It’s been a rough few months to say the least and I apologize again for the delays in getting this book in your hands. As an avid reader myself, I understand the need and desire to get the next book in a series asap.
I’m looking forward to fall and knocking out two more books before the end of the year. If you enjoyed this book, please consider leaving a review at the end. I love reading them. Whether they’re good or bad, they make me a better writer, so thank you for taking the time to leave one.
“Aromatherapy & Arsenic” is slated for release in early November. Have you ever attended a murder mystery party? If so, you know the characters are fictional and the murder isn’t real, but not in this book. Stay tuned to see who gets the axe… or in this case the arsenic in Book 7 of the Cozy Spa Mysteries
Writing a book is a commitment and not something that can be done alone. I have a few people to thank for helping me with this book.
Mariah Sinclair is the queen of Cozy Mystery Covers and I absolutely love her covers. Her work is incredible and I’m so thankful for her creative vision on this cover.
A huge shout out to Gem from Gem’s Proofreading for being my eyes on this book. She is a joy to work with and efficient too.
My family is also amazing. They are so supportive of my writing. They call out character names when I need one, bring me food and drinks when I’m busy typing away and encourage me to follow my dreams. Without them, I would struggle. They’re my rocks and I love them dearly.
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Happy Reading,
Jenn
About the Author
Jenn Cowan is the author of several genres and has pen names under Jenna Richert and J.R. Cowan. When she’s not writing you can find her in her massage office working on clients, cooking up a storm in her kitchen, hitting her yoga mat, singing and dancing with her hubby at a concert, cheering on the sidelines for her kiddos or cozied up by the fire reading a good book. She loves a good mystery and a happily ever after.
Other Books by the Author:
~A Cozy Spa Mystery Series~
Massage & Murder (Book 1)
Hot Stones & Homicides (Book 2)
Reflexology & Revenge (Book 3)
Facials & Fugitives (Book 4)
Chair Massage & Chaos (Book 5)
~Non-Fiction~
Massage Basics: A Step by Step Guide to at Home Massage