Cupcakes, Pies, and Hot Guys

BUYER ALERT! Cupcakes, Lies, and Dead Guys has a NEW NEW COVER! (So DON'T buy this book if you already bought the edition with the blue-purple cover OR the gray cover. That said...)

Moving from Wisconsin to sunny Los Angeles was the frosting on the cake of Annie Graceland's perfect life. Her boutique bakery business was blossoming, she was happily married to a handsome, ambitious actor, and they were planning to have a baby. Besides her derelict friends, the only thing that got Annie in serious trouble was her smidge of psychic ability: feeling other people's sensations in her own body. She hated experiencing someone else's peanut butter addiction, foot fetish, or murderous rage. Thank God, her psychic curse only kicked in when she was stressed. When Annie discovers her husband is possibly cheating with oh-so-famous, self-help author, Dr. Fuller. Fuller ends up dead, poisoned with one of Annie's signature cupcakes, and she becomes a prime murder suspect. When the not-so-good Doctor's ghost doesn't pass to the After-Life and is stuck on earth, Fuller decides to recruit, (aka, haunt), a live personal assistant to investigate and bring his killer to justice. Who better to help than Annie? Now Annie is not only stuck with the most irritating ghost in the world, but is forced to spy on, and infiltrate the lives of Hollywood's elite; the motley crew of suspects who wanted Fuller dead. Was it the porn star, the trophy wife, the talent manager, the personal trainer? Will Annie survive the L.A. whackos who wanted Fuller dead before she is whacked by the real killer?

Cupcakes, Sales, and Cocktails - A Novella (99 cents!)

Annie's re-entering the dating world and her friends push her to "sex-up," her wardrobe. At Snotsky's Department Store sale, Annie meets and squares off against the world's most obnoxious clerk: Edith Flowers. When Edith's murdered and doesn't pass to the After-Life, Annie agrees to investigate her demise. With Edith's help, Annie infiltrates the crew of Snotsky's suspects. Was the killer the new manager, the archrival in cocktail attire, the bra fitter? Will Annie solve Edith's murder so she can go to the light? Will she find anything new to wear that she can afford? Can Annie resolve her latest debacle before hottie Detective Rafe Campillio finds it odd she keeps showing up at murder scenes?

Cupcakes, Pies, and Hot Guys (ABNA 2013 Competition Quarterfinalist!) 

Annie Graceland's a baker with a pinch of psychic ability. She's empathic—can feel other people's lusts and desires in her own body. No biggie if she experiences someone else's cravings for dark chocolate or a foot massage. But Annie's recently acquired a spookier skill—she can see and talk to ghosts. And much to her dismay, they also talk to her—nagging her incessantly to solve their murders. Annie's happily dating hunky Detective Raphael Campillio in Los Angeles, when her mom signs her up to be a judge at Wisconsin's first annual Hot Guys Contest. Who cares if it's 4th of July weekend with scorching temperatures? It's a free trip home to Wisconsin. What could possibly go wrong? When hometown Hot Guy, Mr. Oconomowoc, is killed and doesn't pass to the Afterlife, he begs Annie to investigate his murder. Now she's not only a pageant judge, but also meddling with suspects that include her former high school rival, an old boyfriend, Hot Guy contestants, a supermodel and a mysterious illegal betting ring. It doesn't help that Detective Jamie Ryan, a boy from Annie's past is all grown up, sexy as sin, and determined to make her fall for him. Annie's about to discover that going back home can be sweet as frosting or worse than a cake wreck. The temperature's rising at the Hot Guys Contest...

Book Cover Change Alert! Don't buy this book if you ALREADY bought the version with the pink banners on the top and the bottom. That said...Annie Graceland's a baker with a pinch of psychic ability. She's a midwestern girl who's surviving a divorce while navigating the mean clean streets of L.A. When stressed, Annie's psychic gift/curse kicks into high gear. She's empathic; feels other people's lusts, urges and desires in her own body. Usually it's simple -- someone's craving chocolate, or lusting after the wrong guy. But since Annie discovered she can see and talk with ghosts, her life became a little more complicated. 

Annie's re-entering the dating world and her friends push her to "sex-up" her wardrobe. At Snotsky's Department Store sale, Annie meets and squares off against the world's most obnoxious clerk: Edith Flowers. When Edith's murdered and doesn't pass to the After-Life, Annie agrees to investigate her demise. With Edith's help, Annie infiltrates the crew of Snotsky's suspects. Was the killer the new manager, the archrival in cocktail attire, the bra fitter? Will Annie solve Edith's murder so she can go to the light? Will she find anything new to wear that she can afford? Can Annie resolve her latest debacle before hottie Detective Rafe Campillio finds it odd she keeps showing up at murder scenes?

Bonus: First chapter excerpt from Cupcakes, Pies, and Hot Guys (Next novel in the series.)

When a dead soul goes renegade you call a grim reaper. And when you're in Century City, you call the Graves sisters.

Avery and Brooke Graves are two of the best reapers in town. For them, hunting down a renegade dead soul is easy, hunting for a good man, however, is a whole 'nother challenge.

Brooke's ex-boyfriend is back in her life and the heat between them is quickly turning up.

After what was supposed to be a simple double homicide at the Kirkland Motel the Graves sisters end up with more than they bargained for.

With love on the rocks and souls on the run, it's just another day for these reapers in heels.

As a struggling waitress and part-time college student, Rose Strickland’s life is stalled in the slow lane. But when her close friend, Axton, disappears, Rose suddenly finds herself serving up more than hot coffee and flapjacks. Now she’s hashing it out with sexy bad guys and scrambling to find clues in a race to save Axton before his time runs out.

With her anime-loving bestie, her septuagenarian boss, and a pair of IT wise men along for the ride, Rose discovers political corruption, illegal gambling, and shady corporations. She’s gone from zero to sixty and quickly learns when you’re speeding down the fast lane, it’s easy to crash and burn.

Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all! Diners, Dives & Dead Ends is the first in the Rose Strickland humorous mystery series. Bonus: Includes book club discussion questions.

“Austin’s debut kicks off her planned series by introducing a quirky, feisty heroine and a great supporting cast of characters and putting them through quite a number of interesting twists.” -- Kirkus Reviews

"This traditional mystery captured my attention from the opening pages to the exhilarating finale...this was an enjoyable read in this debut series and I look forward to more adventures with Rose and the gang for years to come." -- Dru Ann Love, The Cozy Chicks Blog

“I predict this will be a long and successful series...I strongly recommend picking a copy up to read this summer. I know I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. Five stars out of Five.” -- Lynn Farris, National Mystery Review Examiner at Examiner.com

“What a blast! DINERS, DIVES & DEAD ENDS is a fast-paced mystery loaded with wonderful wit and humor that had me laughing and loving every page. Terri Austin will hook you right away and keep you riveted until The End. I want more!” -- Ann Charles, Award-Winning Author of the Bestselling Deadwood Mystery Series

When a dead soul goes renegade you call a grim reaper. And when you're in Century City, you call Avery and Brooke, the Graves sisters.

Jack and Cindy were a happily married couple. She was an elementary school teacher. He was an aspiring children's book author. They had the perfect life together, until the day they decided to kill themselves. Their souls never arrived in the afterlife and now it's up Avery and Brooke to find out where these deceased lovers have wandered off to.

Hunting down a pair of dead lovers isn't the only thing on Brooke's to-do list. Her love life is a mess with too many men, too many options and not enough time. And what starts out as a meaningless fling for her quickly moves to something more serious for him.

Love, death, relationships and sparkly shoes. It's just another day for Century City's prettiest grim reapers.

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Books in the Reapers in Heels series:

ONE STILETTO IN THE GRAVE (Book 1)

RECOMMENDED FOR MATURE READERS, AGES 18 AND UP

Things are tense for Century City’s prettiest grim reapers.

Brooke’s boyfriend has ended up in Saint Mercy’s ER thanks to a brutal beating from local gangster, Dicky Ramburg. In addition, Brooke’s now on the hook for finding a centuries old human skull and delivering it to Ramburg. If she doesn’t deliver, Dicky’s promised that it’ll be her and her family that end up in the emergency room next. Before Brooke and Avery have any time to even process what’s happened, things go from bad to worse.

Something is amiss in Saint Mercy’s. At first its thought to be just an accident, a tired, overworked doctor simply wasn’t paying attention. But then it happens again. 

And again.

And again.

Avery and Brooke find themselves trapped in every grim reaper’s nightmare:

The dead in Saint Mercy’s aren’t staying dead.

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Previous books in the Reapers in Heels series:

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There are so many ways to die in Century City...

The El Diamantes and the Death Doctors have been at each other’s throats for years, two warring gangs battling for control of Century City. Last night their battle took a turn for the worse and dozens were killed.

Now, racing against the clock, Avery and Brooke must hunt down the distressed souls of the deceased gang members before they haunt the living to their own early graves.
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Books in the Reapers in Heels series:

Volume One: Death & Stilettos
ONE STILETTO IN THE GRAVE (Book 1)
DEATH WEARS STILETTOS (Book 2)
A GRAVE FULL OF STILETTOS (Book 3)

Volume Two
A DIAMOND BEFORE DYING (Book 4)
NO DIAMONDS UPON DEATH (Book 5)
DIAMONDS AND DEATH (Book 6)

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---RECOMMENDED FOR MATURE READERS---

Death has a way of uncovering truths...

With her boyfriend in a coma, Brooke is slowly spiraling out of control and desperately trying to cover up her pain, but instead is being overwhelmed with guilt.

Avery, however, has her own problems, in addition to trying to keep her sister alive. It’s up to her to hold the family business together and to save her relationship with her boyfriend. And each task is becoming harder with every passing day.

William Raines is a dead man, found on a dock, miles away from where he was killed. Raines has been implicated in Century City’s biggest diamond heist and now his soul has disappeared. But is he on the run, or is it something else altogether?

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Books in the Reapers in Heels series:

Volume One: Death & Stilettos
ONE STILETTO IN THE GRAVE (Book 1)
DEATH WEARS STILETTOS (Book 2)
A GRAVE FULL OF STILETTOS (Book 3)

Volume Two
A DIAMOND BEFORE DYING (Book 4)
NO DIAMONDS UPON DEATH (Book 5)

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If you enjoyed this book, consider signing up for my email distribution list to learn when new books are released! Just visit my website: jasonkrumbine.com and fill out the form on the front page.