The premise of this one sounded really interesting, and I was interested in reading about an IRS agent who solves cases rather like a regular police detective. However, it was also billed as a “cozy mystery” and this is definitely not a cozy. Loads of four-letter words and fluid definitions of morality...I’d just get on a roll with the mystery and Tara would bring in her non-morals, or start keeping secrets from her fiancé, or talk about how “hot” various guys were...she just got on my nerves and it obscured the mystery for me.

I won’t be continuing the series.

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I love this series and have read every one. Tara is back and she's engaged and on top of that she has to help clear your ex along the way. Her skin is turning orange form sweet potatoes and the mother's are planning the wedding what else could go wrong?

This is a great book; this is the eleventh book in the Tara Holloway series written by Diane Kelly. Tara Holloway is an IRS Special Agent. When the IRS is tasked with assisting the border patrol in pursuing unscrupulous “coyotes” who’ve transported illegal immigrants across the border, Tara finds herself at odds. Not only must she investigate Brett Ellington, her old flame whose landscaping business employs such workers, but now Tara has to convince her new romantic partner in crime, Nick Pratt, that she doesn’t still carry a torch for Brett. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

Entertaining and engaging mysteries. Tara has two cases to solve plus a wedding to plan. My love affair with sweet potato fries ended a year or so ago, but I could relate to her addiction to them. The plight facing so many immigrants is heart wrenching. Diane Kelly's blend of humor and tragedy melds into an enjoyable read. Fascinating series!

This is the 11th book in the Tara Holloway series and I enjoy catching up with her. As a field agent for the IRS Tara is always on the go and this book is no exception. Investigating how a seemingly unconnected group of people had false tax returns filed she is all over Texas. She also gets involved with an illegal immigration investigation. With new husband to be, Nick in tow she still needs to make several visits to the urgent care center. Lots of action and a wedding on the horizon, this is a great book to enjoy and savor. You don't need to read the previous books in order but it's fun to see Tara grow.

I so love this series that I can't wait for the next one to come out. I think it resonates with me because I live in the DFW area and this is where the book is set. Plus I now work for a CPA and while we don't have interactions with Tara's branch of the IRS, we do have to deal with them at times.

So in the last book Tara & Nick got engaged. So now they are planning a wedding..or rather their mother's are planning the wedding since Tara & Nick are very busy with work. The mom's are having a blast and it takes a load off of Tara's plate.

There are of course a couple of cases that Tara has to solve and she does with the help of her coworkers and a few others. One of the case dealt with coyotes and human smuggling into the US. The other had to do with fraudulent tax forms. As usual, Tara and the gang track down the bad parties.

I did figure out a small thing with Tara and a medical condition...I'm sure you will figure it out too if you think about the title!

If you have not read any of this series you have to start with the first book so you can follow the personal story line progression. Plus the books are just plain funny!

Tara and Nick are at it again. Tara is investigating 2 major cases, one is human trafficking of immigrants across the Texas border, the other is the illegal filing of 1099s against a variety of people - one of whom is close to a senator.
While investigating the 2 cases she is also celebrating her new engagement to Nick, and their moms have taken over planning the wedding.
The sweet potato fries also take on a hilarious part of the story, as Tara starts getting strange looks as the story goes on.
In typical Tara fashion, she spends quite a bit of time in Ajay's medical office, but the adventures she has along the way are so worth the read.

I love Diane Kelly's mystery series as they have the perfect blend of mystery, humor and action. Tara is a kick-butt heroine who has no problem laying down the law - and then stopping for some sweet potato fries. This is a great series for readers who like their mysteries to have a bit of an edge tempered with humor.

Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries by Diane Kelly is another winner in this series.

I can always count on Ms. Kelly to write a book that I cannot put down. Tara, Nick, Eddie, and Lu are all back with two new cases to investigate. In this one Tara assists the Border Patrol by investigating a man who heads a huge business of transporting illegal immigrants. Then there is the investigation of the bogus 1099s that she must also close or face the wrath of a Senator.

A fast paced plot, some serious notes regarding the illegal immigration topic that both enlightened and saddened me, a telenovella and sweet potato fries addicition, and her continued hot romance with Nick all played together to make this book one that kept my attention from beginning to end. I'm already eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.

Oh, how I love this series. They're not thrillers, there's never any real doubt as a reader that everything will end up as it should, but they're just so darn *fun* that I adore them. I reread them when I need something I know will make me happy, each book gets better than the last, and I just absolutely love them with every fiber of my being.

This one was, of course, fantastic! Perhaps the explanation of immigrants and border crossing was a skoosh long, but it was necessary info for the rest of the book, and it was a well done info dump, so it worked out okay. After that, everything was lovely and she played the two threads of the plots together beautifully. All in all, it was well worth the wait since the last one, and I can not wait for the next one to come out--I may need to go re-read these right now.

I am a late comer to the Tara Holloway series but I fell in love. Tara is a hoot. She is doing a thankless job with an incredible sense of humor. Her fiancé, Nick, is a good ol country boy with a brain. How these two work is magic to me but they do. Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries tackles some serious issues with humor and sensitivity. I promise I will never watch another telenovela the same way. So ponte las pilas and enjoy!

As with each book by Ms Kelly, I was riveted from the opening page...Tara Holloway stories aren't what I would necessarily classify as a "cozy mystery", as they have a bit more substance to them, they are truly in a class of their own. There are the investigations that build step by step throughout the story, clearly methodical and logical. Through in good old intensity, suspense and some romance and you have one heck of an entertaining read. I thoroughly enjoy Tara's inner monologue...it is smart and witty...hilarious to the point of laugh out loud funny.

Even though I haven't read each story in the complete series, Ms Kelly perfectly crafts enough backstory layered throughout to eliminate any confusion, frustrations or misunderstandings. I enjoy that Tara is a woman who has complete confidence in her abilities and is able to stand on her own. Her and Nick's relationship is sweet and provides the perfect amount of heat to keep the romance aspect interesting and touching.

The premise of the story was a complete eye opener for me and definitely gave me a different prospect on the topic of illegal migration in our country. Not everything is black and white where these people are concerned...there are many aspects to their stories that are heartbreaking as much as enlightening. The build up to the finale was perfectly created to keep you guessing, wondering, and rooting all at the same time. The ending, though not a cliff hanger, was enticing enough to create anticipation for the Tara Holloway installment.

This book was provided by the Publisher and Netgalley, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

This is one of my favorite series and the author has, once again, demonstrated why. Tara Holloway is an IRS special agent investigating cheats after other attempts to collect have failed. Tara is a tiny little thing with phenomenal shooting skills and kick ass cherry red Doc Martins to, well, kick ass with their steel toes.

In this novel, the romance between Tara and Nick has progressed and they are now engaged. While they both want to be married, neither want to plan a wedding.....cue their moms to take over.

Tara finds herself investigating both a human traffic coyote and a tax fraud sending false 1099's of lottery winnings. The coyote is her higher priority as people are dying and they have to find a way to lock him up as well as find three girls he's kidnapped. Unfortunately, one of the 1099 victims is leaning on his congressman to get action. Of course, nothing goes as it should, leading to moments of humor and great story.

If you enjoy smartly written chick lit, you will love this book. While it is part of a series, it is a stand alone novel. However, the series is so good that you really owe it to yourself to read them all.