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by Diane Kelly


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  A special Tara Holloway e-novella before the series concludes—with a bang—with:

  Death, Taxes, and a Shotgun Wedding

  Available in November 2017 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks

  ALSO BY DIANE KELLY

  Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure

  Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte

  Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray

  Death, Taxes, and a Sequined Clutch(an e-original novella)

  Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria

  Death, Taxes, and Hot Pink Leg Warmers

  Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream

  Death, Taxes, and Mistletoe Mayhem (an e-original novella)

  Death, Taxes, and Silver Spurs

  Death, Taxes, and Cheap Sunglasses

  Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli

  Death, Taxes, and a Satin Garter

  Paw Enforcement

  Paw and Order

  Upholding the Paw (an e-original novella)

  Laying Down the Paw

  Against the Paw

  Above the Paw

  Praise for Diane Kelly

  “Tara’s sharp mind, sharp wit, and sharp skills are brought to life under the topnotch writing of Diane Kelly.”

  —Romance Reviews Today (Perfect 10)

  “Readers will find themselves laughing out loud.”

  —Romance Reviews Today on DEATH, TAXES, AND SILVER SPURS

  “[A] sure-shot success!”

  —Fresh Fiction

  “Witty, remarkable, and ever so entertaining.”

  —Affaire de Coeur on DEATH, TAXES, AND GREEN TEA ICE CREAM

  “Be prepared for periodic unpredictable, uncontrollable laughing fits. Wonderful scenarios abound when it comes to Tara going undercover in this novel about tax evasion, drugs and (of course) guns. Good depth of characters and well-developed chapters are essential when casting a humorous series and Ms. Kelly excels in both departments.”

  —Night Owl Reviews on DEATH, TAXES, AND HOT PINK LEG WARMERS

  “Plenty of action and romantic drama round out this laugh-out-loud novel. Fans of Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series or Pollero’s Finley Tanner series will enjoy the fast-paced antics and fruity cocktails of Tara Holloway.”

  —RT Book Reviews

  “IRS special agent Tara Holloway is back in another action-packed, laugh-filled adventure that is sure to keep you entertained from beginning to end.”

  —Fallen Angel Reviews on DEATH, TAXES, AND PEACH SANGRIA

  “Diane Kelly knows how to rock the romance, and roll the story right into a delightful mix of high drama with great characters.”

  —The Reading Reviewer

  “This is a rollicking adventure that will have you rooting for the IRS for once—and you won’t want to put it down until you find out how Tara will overcome all the obstacles in her way. Keep turning those pages—you’ll love every second as you try to find out!”

  —Reader to Reader Reviews on DEATH, TAXES, AND EXTRA-HOLD HAIRSPRAY

  “Readers will find Kelly’s protagonist a kindred spirit to Stephanie Plum: feisty and tenacious, with a self-deprecating sense of humor. Tara is flung into some unnerving situations, including encounters with hired thugs, would-be muggers, and head lice. The laughs lighten up the scary bits, and the nonstop action and snappy dialogue keep the standard plot moving along at a good pace.”

  —RT Book Reviews on DEATH, TAXES, AND A SKINNY NO-WHIP LATTE

  “It is hard not to notice a sexy CPA with a proclivity for weapons. Kelly’s series … has huge romance crossover appeal.”

  —Library Journal

  About the Author

  Diane Kelly is a former assistant state attorney general and tax advisor, who had many brushes with white-collar criminals during her career. When she realized her experiences made excellent fodder for novels, her fingers hit the keyboard and thus began her Special Agent Tara Holloway romantic mystery series. Diane is also a proud graduate of her hometown’s Citizen Police Academy. Diane lives in north Texas with her own romantic hero and a houseful of spoiled rotten cats and dogs.

  For more information and the latest news, visit her Web site and sign up for her newsletter at www.dianekelly.com. You can also find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dianekellybooks, and follow her on Twitter at @dianekellybooks, or sign up for email updates here.

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  Contents

  Title Page

  Copyright Notice

  Acknowledgments

  Chapter One: Over the Moon

  Chapter Two: Coyote Ugly

  Chapter Three: Held for Ransom

  Chapter Four: Up, Up, and Away

  Chapter Five: Form over Substance

  Chapter Six: Winners and Losers

  Chapter Seven: Hitting a Sour Note

  Chapter Eight: Runaround

  Chapter Nine: All Abuzz

  Chapter Ten: Hide and Seek

  Chapter Eleven: Bustles and Trains and Ruffles and Lace

  Chapter Twelve: TV Addiction

  Chapter Thirteen: The Old Flame Flickers

  Chapter Fourteen: Who We Are

  Chapter Fifteen: Hail, No!

  Chapter Sixteen: Let Them Eat Cake

  Chapter Seventeen: Lost Dog

  Chapter Eighteen: Talk Is Cheap. Lawyers Aren’t.

  Chapter Nineteen: Comfort Is Yours in America

  Chapter Twenty: Making Up Is Hard to Do

  Chapter Twenty-One: Sunny Side Up

  Chapter Twenty-Two: Missing Connections

  Chapter Twenty-Three: Cupcakes and Chaos Theory

  Chapter Twenty-Four: The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round

  Chapter Twenty-Five: Put in Your Batteries!

  Chapter Twenty-Six: Singles and Doubles

  Chapter Twenty-Seven: Making the Connection

  Chapter Twenty-Eight: You Can’t Spell Smile Without L-I-E-S

  Chapter Twenty-Nine: Stairway to Hell

  Chapter Thirty: Up, Up, and Away

  Chapter Thirty-One: Another Puppet on a String

  Chapter Thirty-Two: Home Sweet Home

  Also by Diane Kelly

  Praise for Diane Kelly

  About the Author

  Copyright

  This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

  DEATH, TAXES, AND SWEET POTATO FRIES

  Copyright © 2017 by Diane Kelly

  Cover illustration © Monika Roe

  Author Photo © Kyle Cavener

  All rights reserved.

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  St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / February 2017

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