Vows, Vendettas And A Little Black Dress

Vows, Vendettas And A Little Black Dress
Kyra Davis

Overjoyed at Maryanne's engagement, amateur sleuth Sophie Katz can't wait for the wedding vows and party toasts to begin. But then Dena–best friend, bridesmaid and all-around vixen–is mysteriously shot just after the announcement.Leave this to the authorities? No way. Dena may never walk again, and Sophie vows to marry her fists with the shooter's face.Problem is, the number of suspects is off the charts–from jaded lovers to anti-free-lovers to just plain old haters. Dena's made plenty of enemies thanks to her popular sex shop–and, yes, she's no saint–but really, who deserves to be shot?With an überlogical almost boyfriend condemning her vigilante quest, and a wedding planner going vicariously bridezilla over the dream princess wedding, Sophie's barely thinking straight. But if she can keep her cool (and avoid all errant taffeta), she just might nab her man and save the (wedding) day.Big if.

Praise for the Sophie Katz novels of

KYRA DAVIS

Sex, Murder and a Double Latte

“Packs a bigger jolt than a Venti latte at Starbucks.”

—Cosmopolitan

“A terrific mystery. Kyra Davis comes up with the right mix of snappy and spine-tingling.”

—Detroit Free Press

“A thoroughly readable romp.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Blending elements of steamy romance and hard-boiled mystery, this delightfully witty amalgam of chick lit and amateur sleuth mystery (featuring lovable, caffeine-addicted protagonist Sophie Katz)…[is] one of the most impressive genre debuts to come along in years!”

—Barnes & Noble

Passion, Betrayal and Killer Highlights

An Ebony magazine Noted Book

“[A] high-octane hookup.”

—Cosmopolitan [a Red Hot Read]

“Lively writing, action-packed plot and keen character development.”

—Santa Cruz Sentinel

“The perfect summer read…Davis constructs some broad sweeping social commentary in this book…bundled up amongst—what else—murder, fashion and frappuccinos.”

—The GoodTimes

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

“Pulls readers in at the beginning…[and] Davis’ inclusion of the crazy sexual fetish ‘furries’ is an interesting twist.”

—RT Book Reviews

“Just the right amount of snazzy dialogue and intriguing imagery, making the reader think they are right there looking over Sophie’s shoulder. Once you start reading this entertaining tale, you won’t want to stop until you find out the ‘whodunit’ and the ‘why did they’ of the murder.”

—Romance Reviews Today

Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss

“A fresh approach to sleuthing.”

—Library Journal

“Humor, romance and an appealing, spirited protagonist…an entertaining read.”

—Publishers Weekly

“A cast of quirky, wonderful characters, a well-crafted plot and a generous helping of snarky humor make this one a winner. Sophie’s sassy first-person narration is a bonus—she’s one of a kind.”

—RT Book Reviews

Vows, Vendettas & a Little Black Dress

Kyra Davis

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

I dedicate this book to my loyal readers. I am always amazed by the tremendous and consistent support that you express both in person at my book-signing events or through your Internet posts and e-mails. You are my motivation, and Sophie belongs every bit as much to you as she does to me. Thank you.

CONTENTS

PROLOGUE

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 9