Lust, Loathing And A Little Lip Gloss

Lust, Loathing And A Little Lip Gloss
Kyra Davis

Mystery writer and dabbling recreational sleuth Sophie Katz is head over heels in love–with a three-bedroom Victorian.She's just got to have it, despite a few drawbacks. Her slimy ex is the Realtor. The rich, creepy seller wants her to join San Francisco's spirited Specter Society. And her first tour of the house reveals, well, a lifeless body clutching a cameo with a disturbing history of its own.There's no way Sophie is going to give up the ghost on her dreams of stained glass and original woodwork, though–even when things become officially weird. A Society member is found with a slashed throat, and Sophie's house might as well be yelling, "GET…OUT!"She's hearing footsteps, lights are turning themselves off and her stuff keeps moving inexplicably. To top it off, boyfriend Anatoly thinks it's all in her head. Sophie is 99 percent sure her problems are caused by someone six feet tall instead of six feet under, but the only way to be sure is to track down the killer–before he pushes her kicking and screaming to the other side….

Praise for the Sophie Katz novels of

KYRA DAVIS

SEX, MURDER AND A DOUBLE LATTE

“Part romantic comedy and part mystery, with witty dialogue and enjoyable characters…the perfect summer read.”

—The Oregonian

“A thoroughly readable romp.”

—Publishers Weekly

“A terrific mystery. Kyra Davis comes up with the right mix of snappy and spine-tingling, and throws in a hot Russian mystery man, too.”

—Detroit Free Press

PASSION, BETRAYAL AND KILLER HIGHLIGHTS

“A witty and engaging blend of chick lit, pop culture, and amateur-sleuth whodunit [that] will appeal not only to female readers but to any mystery fan who has an offbeat sense of humor…. Laugh-out-loud funny.”

—Barnes & Noble

“Davis spins a tale full of unexpected turns and fun humor.”

—Romantic Times BOOKreviews

OBSESSION, DECEIT AND REALLY DARK CHOCOLATE

“Wry sociopolitical commentary, the playful romantic negotiations between Anatoly and Sophie and plenty of Starbucks coffee keep this steamy series chugging along.”

—Publishers Weekly

KYRA DAVIS

LUST, LOATHING AND A LITTLE LIP GLOSS

This book is for my son,

who has taught me more than I thought it was possible to learn.

CONTENTS

PROLOGUE

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER 11

CHAPTER 12

CHAPTER 13

CHAPTER 14

CHAPTER 15

CHAPTER 16

CHAPTER 17

CHAPTER 18

CHAPTER 19

CHAPTER 20

CHAPTER 21

CHAPTER 22

CHAPTER 23

CHAPTER 24

CHAPTER 25