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Book SynopsisSouthern charm and snappy wit meet mystery in the second installment of the Lily Barlow series.True to the endearing style and southern drawl of its protagonist, Lily Barlow Book Two: The Mystery in the Mangroves picks up right where Book One concluded. The tantalizing romance between Lily and Jack persists, punctuated with comedic beats that are sure to amuse and a mystery that unfurls with unexpected turns. When romance, comedy, and mystery intersect, the result is a fast and flirty romcomstery that intensifies with every turn of the page.In this sprightly sequel, Lily takes on a quest to identify an unnamed murder victim. She and her friends venture to the Florida Keys to share their information with the police. The trip down south, however, unearths yet another unpredictable twist. Things are heating up!

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Book SynopsisThe third installment of the Lily Barlow series packs a punch as Southern charm and sharp wit collide with mystery once again. Lily and the cast of characters she calls friends are back in Marshall, Virginia. The mystery they thought they would solve in Key West, identifying the victim with the purple flower tattoo, still hangs over them, so Lily and Storie come up with another plan to move their investigation forward. Meanwhile, a plot twist pushes Lily to decide how to proceed with Jackstay best friends or officially start dating. There's an ex-sniper and talk of a paternity test, all while Lily toys with pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Miss Delphine is still in the hospital for tests. And don't forget those tiles on Connie Barlow's tombstone. Surely someone can shed some light on those.Packed full of romance, comedy, and mystery, this fast-paced and flirty tale will keep cozy mystery and contemporary romance fans enthralled to the very last page.

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Book SynopsisLily Barlow has one goal in life: to get out of her hometown. But after her father’s heart attack, Lily returns home from college to get the family business running, while simultaneously searching for the identity of a murder victim.After pausing her plans and returning to sleepy Marshall, Virginia, 21-year-old Lily Barlow is determined to keep this visit short and sweet. Rather than temporarily moving back home, Lily opts to rent a room from Miss Delphine Walker, a senior who grows flowers and mutters about the murderous intentions of the human heart.Lily’s return prompts Jack Turner, her best friend since kindergarten, to ask if they can be more, just as Lily begins investigating the identity of an unidentified murder victim. Fancying herself a southern-fried version of Stephanie Plum, Lily dodges Jack’s romantic advances as she dives into the mystery with exuberance and good intentions.Told in a sometimes sweet, sometimes snarky southern accent, Lily Barlow Book One: the Mystery of Jane Dough delivers romance, comedy and mystery in a joyride of contemporary fiction. Readers will laugh out loud at this fast-paced tale complete with relatable characters, quaint small-town setting and loads of southern charm.

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