Hollywood Hijinks

Regan and Jack Reilly head to Hollywood for a Law Enforcement Conference and some relaxation. While Jack attends the meetings, Regan goes shopping and runs into an old friend. Zelda, who has inherited eight million dollars from a reclusive neighbor, is hosting a party and insists that Regan attend. The get-together is in a crumbling old mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Regan finds several of the guests very suspicious and is concerned for her friend’s welfare. A fast-paced series of events involving a cast of quirky characters ensues. Gypped : A Reagan Reilly Mystery by Carol Higgins Clark is a quick, entertaining read for cozy mystery lovers. DB       

Isn't she lovely?

The Look of Love by Mary Jane Clark is a light murder mystery that envelops part-time actress and cake decorator Piper Donovan. When she agrees to make a wedding cake for Jillian, director of the exclusive beauty retreat Elysium in Hollywood, she doesn’t realize that her life could be in danger. There are several ruthless characters that wish to stop the wedding and want to harm Jillian and ruin Elysium’s reputation. They will stop at nothing to attain their goals. The story gives the reader a glimpse at the ugliness of the beauty industry. A quick read something that you can pick up and put down easily. DB