Lovin' You Crazy

 


Lovin' You Crazy

by Nora LeDuc


GENRE:   Mystery/Romance



Murder suspect Thomasina (Tommie) Murphy gambles on her childhood friend, an untested, smart PI to clear her name and bury her secrets.

Tommie Murphy is shocked to discover her dinner host shot dead in his elegant, Florida home. As the police examine her past relationship with a jailed convict, she becomes the prime suspect in the homicide. While Tommie pushes fast-forward on changing her impetuous lifestyle, a death threat left on her car warns that the killer has plans for her, too. Desperate, she
turns to her former next-door neighbor, PI Jace Jackson. Yet, if she wants his help, she’ll have to break the promise she made to herself, never trust a man.

Jace knows he’s in trouble the moment Tommie, his long-time crush, suddenly shows up. She's looking for something, and he
always has difficulty denying her requests. When she proposes hiring him, he refuses. After all, he investigates cheating spouses and insurance frauds. However, the challenge of her case and Tommie’s need for protection persuade him to finally accept. As days pass, he worries she’s hiding evidence. Soon, he discovers the truth that nothing is what it seems, especially the woman he secretly loves.



Excerpt:


Soft classical music was playing. He’d had her listen to one of his favorite songs during an online get-together. He’d explained opera was his first love, and he wanted to share it with her. She hadn’t had the heart to tell him the wailing drove her to wish for earplugs. The whimper of the dog, Picasso, at the other end of the foyer redirected her musings. He paced by an open doorway three yards away. His tail hung between his legs.


“Are you okay?” A prickle of warning shot through her. She whistled to the dog. “Come.” Picasso stiffened.


That wasn’t good. “Arturo! Please, answer me.” She hadn’t locked up. Any four-or two-legged beast could enter. Maybe she should leave. As she turned, she spotted the foil-wrapped chocolates. The sweets trailed down the corridor and curved into the room by Picasso. 


She smiled. Aha, Arturo was teasing her. Yesterday, he’d joked about a path of rose petals leading her to him. She’d told him she’d rather have candy.


“I get it, Romeo,” she said loudly. “Cute.” He might not think the nickname was so funny after she flung her accusations at him.


She followed the goodies to the dog and stopped on the threshold of a chamber to her right. The space was poorly lit by a lamp on a huge wooden desktop. The chair was pushed against the bookshelves. Nobody was there.


A sad melody floated to her. “Arturo?” She squinted into the shadows. Where was he?




About the Author:


Nora grew up in rural New England, where she currently lives with her family. For a few years, she spent time in Florida during the winter. She loves writing about both areas in her romantic suspense/mystery stories.


And if you read sweet romances, be sure to grab Nora’s holiday book, CHRISTMAS at the EASY BREEZY. It takes place in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and is available now. She is currently working on a Cozy Mystery with an oceanside coffee bar. You can find Nora LeDuc on Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, BookBub, Twitter, and her website: Noraleduc.com.  Thank you for purchasing LOVIN’ YOU Crazy. If you enjoyed the story, please let others know by leaving a review on Amazon.


Amazon buy link: https://www.amazon.com/LOVIN-YOU-Crazy-Love-Paradise-Book-ebook/dp/B0B69CD39G/



GIVEAWAY


Nora LeDuc will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.


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Comments

  1. Thank you for having me here. There's so much to see and a book for everyone. Nora

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  2. Hi, Thanks again for having me on your busy site!!! It is most appreciated. Your love of books shines through.

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  3. Sounds like a terrific mystery. I have always loved stories involving PIs

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  4. Thanks, Thomas. Don't forget to enter the contest.

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  5. Hi, I'm leaving comments. Hope to see them on the page soon.

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  6. An intriguing synopsis and excerpt, Lovin' You Crazy sounds like an exciting story, a must read for me. Thank you for sharing your bio and book details

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  7. Thank you Bea, for your encouraging comment. I hope you get to read and enjoy it.

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  8. I love a good mystery read. Sounds great to me.

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  9. The cover of Lovin' You Crazy by Nora LeDuc has a lovely and elegant design.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  10. I'm so happy it's what you like.

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  11. Congratulations on your release of Lovin' You Crazy, Nora, I enjoyed the excerpt and your book sounds like a great mystery romance that I will enjoy and I like the cover! Good luck with your book and the tour! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a marvelous week!

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  12. I love the cover and think this book sounds like a wonderful read!

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    1. I'm happy you love so much a out it. Thanks for posting.

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  13. It's a wonderful theme to your book.

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  14. Really nice cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading this!

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  15. Thank you,Michele. It grew on me.--Nora

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  16. Thanks for the great blurb and excerpt. The book sounds very interesting. Love the cover!

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  17. Sounds like a great book!

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  18. Happy Friday, hope you have a great weekend!

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