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You can buy DeLuca Finds a Man.....Here
You can read a brilliant interview with Darren..... Here
The Blurb...
Breanna DeLuca is back!
Just when Breanna thought she was about to return to her quiet existence, she finds herself in possession of something that some of Europe's most powerful criminals are after - and they don't care who gets in the way...
Why are people turning up dead?
Who is the dangerous hitman on Breanna's tail?
Why is Sukier doing community service?
Will Pavek ever cheer up?
And how come Breanna's mum is on a dating website?
Welcome back to the world of Breanna DeLuca.
My Review...
Well it's the second book and Darren Arthurs has done it again. He has a habit of turning what should be a dark tale involving multiple murder, blackmail, corrupt coppers and organised crime into a fun filled jolly escapade.
Most of this is down to his bright and breezy, happy go lucky, afro wearing, ball of energy, everyday heroine Breanna Deluca. This would be a dream part in a TV series for any up and coming actress.
Of course the writer accentuates her bouncy character by giving her the dour, droll Pavek as her sidekick. They are like a human Tigger and Eeyore.
Breanna now working as a maid in a hotel stumbles into a blackmail plot and the usual criminal chaos ensues as the body count rises alongside the chuckles on the giggle-meter.
This time Breanna finds a young beau, but how will he fit with what has become her adoptive family 🤔
This is the second DeLuca book. While it is advisable to have read the first it is not totally necessary.
Once again Darren Arthurs has written an enjoyable cozy crime romp.
He also hints that the next book may be a stand alone adventure for Pavek. So that's another for the TBR then.
Selected Quotes...
"Breanna stands in the middle of the salon and removes her coat, its a mustard colour quilted winter coat with a high collar which, being the same width as her afro, makes her appear like a chess piece or salt and pepper pot."
"So, this was what life was going to be for Kerry. Sitting at home on a weekend watching talent shows and hospital dramas whilst wearing comfortable footwear."
“Do you know anything about cars?” Delma asked. “I know you put petrol in one end and your shopping in the other,"
"I’m far more devious. You’ve got the speed, sure, but I’ve got this”, she tapped her head with her finger. “An afro?” came the reply."
"it was an old- style pub with carpet on the floor and packets of peanuts that were stored on a cardboard photograph of a woman in a swimsuit, with each packet that was removed, another glimpse of the woman was revealed, a little like Pass the Parcel but for perverted squirrels."
About the author...
Darren is a hobbyist writer living in Swindon. He comes up with stories whilst driving to work and they niggle away at him, fleshing out details and characters until he has to write it down. He mostly reads crime and historical drama. He is currently being plagued by plans for a fantasy book.
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