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Roses are red, violets are blue, For a while it seemed landscape designer Nina Quinn’s life was one big bed of roses. Her garden makeover business, Taken By Surprise, was blooming. Her pesky ex was finally out of the picture and a hunky new beau, Bobby MacKenna, was in it. But then the weeds started taking over when Bobby accepted a job in another state, nipping their blossoming relationship in the bud. However, he’s back in town to appear with Nina as undercover contestants on “Hitched or Ditched,” TV’s sleaziest reality romance show, since they'd promised Bobby's lawyer cousin they’d help him dig up some dirt on the show’s producer. Then an uncomfortable situation grows far worse when there’s a death behind the scenes...and the only reality is murder. Nina would much rather be installing an indoor garden at a dysfunctional local nursing home than getting her hands dirty in this dangerous business. But if she doesn’t uproot a cold-blooded off-camera killer, she may be the one who's weeded out. |
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"Trouble in Bloom is an enjoyable fast-paced murder romance novel in which Heather Webber’s Nina Quinn heroine is very reminiscent of Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum and just as lovable. I really enjoyed this breezy, humorous whodunit filled with lots of quirky but endearing characters!" -- Huntress Book Reviews "...this lighthearted mystery offers an engaging blend of humor, romance, a couple of interesting subplots and a good old-fashioned whodunit." |
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DIGGING HER OWN GRAVE Landscaper Nina Quinn makes her living from surprise garden makeovers. It’s not her fault that someone duped her into digging up the wrong yard. And she certainly can’t be blamed when her handiwork turns the unsuspecting real owner apoplectic, and he drops dead from a heart attack…can she? Nina’s got enough trouble already, with her divorce to faithless hubby Kevin nearing completion and her unruly stepson up to his teenage neck in possibly illegal mischief. Now she’s in danger of losing her business! But there’s something screwy about this rather convenient “accidental” death of a man whom apparently no one could stand--not even the “grieving” widow who’s threatening to sue Nina’s overalls off. To save her livelihood--and her skin--Nina’s going to have to dig deeper into the dirt than she ever has before…and see what sort of slimy secret things crawl out. |
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"Mystery, suspense, blackmail and strange goings-on will keep you reading to find out what happens next. A delightful tale set in a small town to please any reader. You'll be looking for other books by this talented author. Enjoy. I did." -- Anne K. Edwards, New Mystery Reader "Nina is charming and her co-stars realistic and funny." -- Pat Cooper, Romantic Times "I loved this mystery! It was a fun read with great characters. … I’m looking forward to more stories about Nina and her crew and will be hunting up the earlier ones ASAP." -- Erika Napier, Roundtable Reviews "There's more laughter, mayhem, and danger, but I don't want to spoil it for you. DIGGING UP TROUBLE is one of those books you'll enjoy at the park or on the beach. So take it, read it, and thank me when you're done." -- Jacqueline Fleming, Fresh Fiction
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2005 Agatha Nominee for Best NovelLandscaping is Nina Quinn’s business, but trouble seems to be her middle name. Saddled with a recently expelled, faithless local cop husband, a teenaged terror of a stepson, and the yappiest, most unhousebreakable Chihuahua in captivity, Nina needs a respite--and the backyard makeover she’s undertaking for her sister Maria and Nate, Maria’s fiancé, may do the trick. But, of course, Nate vanishes mysteriously, and Nina’s gardening magic inadvertently turns up a corpse. And with a thief on the prowl who’s preying on the neighborhood elderly, a suspicious Pandora’s Box of a package arriving on her doorstep, and yet another body inconveniently turning up, Nina’s going to have to dig into her community’s dirtiest little secrets to regain her peace and sanity--if she can manage to stay alive long enough to enjoy it. |
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Nina Collette Ceceri Quinn’s business, Taken By Surprise--a landscaping firm specializing in surprise garden makeovers--is the only thing in her life that seems to be thriving. Her marriage to adulterous police detective Kevin Quinn has wilted. Her anti-social stepson Riley is spreading trouble around like pungent manure. Even her gardening tools are disappearing, including a rather valuable set of hoes. Worst of all, the delightful old man who first introduced her to the joys of horticulture is dead--and not by natural causes. Something evil has taken root in Nina’s Ohio small town, and the local police--including dearly unbeloved Kev--are baffled. But it’s amazing what a resourceful gardener can dig up when she puts her mind to it--though, by sticking her hands too deeply into this fetid, fertile soil, Nina might well end up planted beneath her own petunias. |
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"Heather Webber is at the top of her game, and instantly launched her way to the top of my "must read" list. I can only hope she can write quickly enough to satisfy the hunger she has created. With its shocking ending and candid views, A HOE LOT OF TROUBLE is a surefire winner!" -- Roundtable Reviews (read the whole review at http://roundtablereviews.com/webberheather62904.htm) |
"Ms. Webber has written a book which is a lot of fun and a good mystery, and has given us a protagonist who is plucky and believable, as she tries to solve the murders and her own personal problems as well, both marital and business. As an added bonus, we are told that each book in this new series will have gardening tips included. All one could ask for in a terrific new addition to the 'cozy' genre." -- Mystery Morgue (read the whole review at http://breakthroughpromotions.com/hoelotreview.html) |
"Heather Webber’s debut mystery is fascinating as the heroine copes with a divorce, a recalcitrant stepson who is part of a school gang, a business that is losing valuable equipment, and the death of a man who was her mentor. Nina copes with all these problems admirably and investigates the two murders although it means putting herself in danger. Readers will admire Nina and eagerly await the next mystery starring this intrepid champion." -- Harriet Klausner (http://www.blether.com/blether.php?id=8120) |
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Eager to raise enough money to fulfill her dream of raising horses, rebellious beauty Jack Parker knows just how to do it…by playing poker, of course. Through her skill with cards, her devil-may-care attitude, and growing winnings, she's well on her way to buying her own horse farm. Only one thing stands in her way. Cal McQue. Jack lost her heart to the mysterious gambler once and is determined not to let it happen again. Especially when she discovers that there's a dangerous side to Cal. Now she must not only keep winning at cards but learn as much about this man who still holds her heart. As the time to play her hand draws closer—and as she slowly learns of Cal's true motivations—Jack must make the call. Will she trust her wild heart or gamble away love forever? |
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“Ms. Webber's warm and engaging style, attention to detail plus quirky and lovable heroines, make these books true treasures of historical romance. These sweet, tender love stories possess a timeless quality and have earned a place of honor on my keeper shelf.” --
Melissa Fowler (www.theromancereadersconnection.com) |
“I have followed Heather Webber's series from the very first book and loved each one of them, so much that I didn't want to see it end. But, with each ending is a new beginning so I hope that means we will see more sensational stories from Ms. Webber!” -- Tami Sutton (www.escapetoromance.com) |
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Shy, charming Lou Parker is keeping secrets. Secrets about who she truly is, her job, and what she desires from life. It’s not until she falls for local reverend John Hewitt does she realize her secrets need to be shared…even though she risks losing him forever. John Hewitt has secrets of his own, but none compare to the love he feels for Lou--until he discovers that Madame Angelique, a sultry, mysterious songstress his congregation considers “fallen,” is actually Lou.
When their fragile relationship is tested with the revelation of their secrets,
they discover that true, pure love can heal any wound. |
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"Ms. Webber has penned a charming yarn full of laughter, romance, evilness and redemption, and I look forward to Jack's story.." -Catherine McHenry, Romance
Reviews Today |
-Melissa Freeman, The Romance Reader's Connection |
-Tami Sutton, Escape To Romance |
-Jean Hanke, New and Used Books |
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After her father’s death leaves her family penniless and homeless, Alex Parker hopes to profit from her family’s sole remaining possession, an aging steamboat, in order to buy back her family home. Needing help, she turns to a man who wants the boat for himself, a man whose desperation forces his agreement to Alex’s outrageous plan of marriage in name only…Captain Matthew Kinkade. The love Matt and Alex find aboard the Amazing Grace
is powerful, but is it strong enough to withstand her insecurities, his tragic
past, and the violent acts of a man out to destroy them both? |
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"Creatively styled with romance, adventure, betrayal and evil, Ms. Webber has penned a remarkable tale, opening the door for sequels for each of Alex's sisters. So as the nights grow darker and the wind howls harder, make sure SURRENDER MY LOVE is the book of choice to curl up with under a big, fluffy warm comforter with a hot mug of spiced cider, and let the magic of Ms. Webber's words transport you back in time." -Catherine
McHenry, Romance Reviews Today |
-Suzanne Coleburn, New and Used Books |
-Tami Sutton, Escape To Romance |
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