An Ex to Grind in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery Book 5) Paperback – September 4, 2014
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~Terri L. Austin, Author of Diners, Dives and Dead Ends
“Jackrabbit Junction Jitters had me twisted in laughter and anticipation. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, Ann throws in another hook. Mayhem, Mystery and Mommy Dearest moments—Ann Charles is truly the Mystery Maven of 2012!”
~Kriss Morton-Weekley, The Cabin Goddess Reviews
Overview…
Claire is back, raining trouble throughout Jackrabbit Junction in another fast-paced, fun, sexy suspense.
A burglar is on the loose! Claire wastes no time forming suspicions, but she’s sidetracked by a treasure hunt.
Even with help from her boyfriend, Claire is swirling in a whirlpool of chaos. Throw her crazy sister into the torrent, along with an angst-ridden teen, a jittery bride, and some randy old men, and Claire struggles just to keep a toehold in the current.
Then her mother arrives…
The Great Jackalope Stampede
(Book 3)
Top Rated in Women Sleuth Mystery and Romantic Suspense
“A laugh-out-loud randy and rowdy mystery. Ann Charles’ complex characters, witty and ribald dialogue, and cleverly intertwined plot twists will keep you turning the pages.”
~Chanticleer Book Reviews
“Cool characters, a clever mystery, and tons of laughs—The Great Jackalope Stampede delivers them all!
~Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author of the High Heels Mysteries
Overview…
Not since the Great Jackalope Stampede of ’58 has tumbleweed-choked Jackrabbit Junction, Arizona seen so much action. Claire Morgan is determined to unravel the mystery behind a stolen treasure before goons come gunning for it—and her family. But all the strangers roaming around town have her anxiety red-lining. Then her mother shows up …
Acknowledgments
By this point in the series, you know that I can wax on and on in thank-you verbiage. This time, I’m going to try to keep this short and sweet.
Thank you to my wonderful critique partners, first-draft and second-draft readers, editor, and beta readers. You all have helped make this book a romping fun ride for other readers.
I also want to thank the following marvelous people who helped make this book come together:
My husband, kids, and mouthy cat who fill my life with laughter and joy.
Mimi “The Grammar Chick” (my editor), and Marguerite Phipps (assistant editor), who both make me look so smart.
My brother, Charles (C.S.) Kunkle (cover artist and illustrator) for his ability to draw what I write on the page, and his wife, Stephanie, for helping pick what to illustrate.
Sharon Benton (cover graphic artist) for being so easy going.
My publicists and promoters—my mom and brother (Margo Taylor and Dave Taylor), my aunt (Judy Routt), and my sister (Laura Rensberger).
Wendy Gildersleeve for taking such good care of me and helping me reach for the stars.
Diane Garland for her amazingly detailed spreadsheets and timelines, and for her quick answers every time I bugged her.
Jacquie Rogers, Wendy Delaney, Amber Scott, Gerri Russell, and Joleen James for being awesome author buddies through and through.
Bill and Dixie Evans, Sara Ruth Kane Nikont, and Jerry Bryant for sharing tidbits of Black Hills history with me.
My ex-coworkers, my family, and my Facebook and Twitter friends. I can’t thank you all enough for being there day after day.
My brother, Clint Taylor, for telling all of his coworkers about my books. I can’t believe you still like me after all of these years, Clint. Ha ha!
About the Author
Ann Charles is an award-winning author who writes romantic mysteries that are splashed with humor and whatever else she feels like throwing into the mix. When she is not dabbling in fiction, arm-wrestling with her children, attempting to seduce her husband, or arguing with her sassy cat, she is daydreaming of lounging poolside at a fancy resort with a blended margarita in one hand and a great book in the other.
Connect with Me Online
Facebook (Personal Page): http://www.facebook.com/ann.charles.author
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Twitter (as Ann W. Charles): http://twitter.com/AnnWCharles
Ann Charles Website: http://www.anncharles.com
Copyright
AN EX TO GRIND IN DEADWOOD
Copyright © 2014 by Ann Charles
All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means now known or hereafter invented, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher, Ann Charles.
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is coincidental.
Cover Art by C.S. Kunkle (www.charlesskunkle.com)
Cover Design by Sharon Benton (www.q42designs.com)
Editing by the “Grammar Chick” (www.grammarchick.com)
Formatting by Biddles ebooks
Ann Charles, Author
www.anncharles.com
Email: ann@anncharles.com
Table of Contents
Main Menu
Start Reading
Dear Reader
Dedication
Deadwood/Lead Maps
About Ann Charles
Contact Information
Speed Dating with Ann Charles
Also by Ann Charles
Acknowledgments
Copyright
Chapters
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