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Really enjoyed this book. Great plot and engaging, believe characters. I was drawn right into the story. Would definitely recommend.

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To read about some of the goofy things that happen to me is both hilarious and embarrassing. What a wild ride! I hope there is another book coming...I can't wait to read it.

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Meet MJ O'Malley (do not call her Maisey Jo), former actress and temp secretary extraordinaire! She is efficient and over the top which makes her particular foible even more endearing. You see she has dys-brain also known as Dyscalculia which causes problems with time management, spatial visualization, motor functions, numbers, and (according to MJ) and more of the blah blah blah. In my opinion it is actually a help to her because of how her brain works out the puzzling situation of the flamingo skewered music professor as well as some hinky things taking place at Ben's office. MJ would make for an awesome friend with her heart of gold and Miss. Taz her oh-too-cute and extremely loyal Chihuahua. This was a great story and I can't wait to read what's next because if MJ can keep a lawyer straight and organized she can work miracles!

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E-book/Cozy Mystery: I will say that I liked this book a lot. It did have its issues, but I wouldn't mind reading more. This is a cozy mystery with a ADHD/ADD theme to it. Being someone who can't always focus, I was interested in the premise. As someone who's mind wanders, I thought the beginning was slow and the epilogue was too long. I was worried that the narrative (first person) was going to be disjointed like Mary Janice Davidson's Betsy series. It is not. MJ does have her moments, but has self-awareness of her dys-brain and will get back on track pretty quickly. You can tell the author has ADHD because this book takes place during Christmas and it's like she forgot that tidbit because the holidays are never mentioned again.

I did get this ARC from NetGalley in lieu of an honest review and I definitely liked this book. I was more of the thinking of the police and expected ____ to be the murderer. I was so wrong. Big spoiler: MJ has a lot of cloths. I kept wondering if she had shoes for all the cloths. So much so, that my mind sidetracked and I didn't figure out how MJ got the evidence to find the murderer and had to go back. I did like Ben the trusting lawyer. He has a bit of a mischief side that worked well with MJ's brain.

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An excellent cozy mystery that gives you more than your money's worth in story!!!! The cover drew me in and the jacket description is hilarious all by itself. Then you start the book expecting a great read and it's so good that you wonder why you have not heard of this author before. I actually have read some Patricia Burroughs' books but not met the pure entertainment of this series. Cozy mystery readers unite! Read this book and enjoy the experience!!!!

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Cute story and likeable characters (mostly). Unique in that it's told from the perspective of the main character who has mental challenges. She calls it her dys-brain. She jumps from subject to subject really often and I frequently felt I lost what was happening in the story. It required a lot of re-reading,which was frustrating for me. The book got easier to read by the end.
Even with the challenges, I did like the story and the characters. I would read more by this authir.

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This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but certainly won’t be the last! The first 20% of the book was a bit slow, but then it really took off and kept me up until 5am. This book is skillfully written with a tight plot and delightful characters. There were multiple story lines, which were all tied up in the end. I’ll definitely be reading more of this author’s work. I received this book free and chose to make a voluntary, unbiased review.

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Really enjoyed this book. The characters were so relatable. Loved all the twists and turns. Thank you Patricia Burroughs for this great mystery. I actually wondered WHODUNNIT from the beginning.

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Witty, quirky, whimsical, smart, and fun to read! This cozy mystery has everything I want: appealing and offbeat amateur sleuth, compelling story, a little danger, and touch of romance on the side. It's the perfect antidote for a dull day.

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This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. 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 other books by this great author.

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I found this to be a unusual cozy mystery. It's main character is all over the place, likeable and fun. She solves the mystery in an unusual way. It was enjoyable ride. #Revenge of the Killer Flamingos #NetGalley.

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This has all the usual cosy ingredients, an unpopular victim with many suspects, an interesting location, a female protagonist and possible romance and a lot of people will enjoy this book. MJ has ADHD and I found it difficult to understand what was going on sometimes, it was a bit too quirky for me.

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Kindle Copy for Review from Net Galley

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Who knew that flamingos can be deadly?

MJ is easily distracted and impulsive due to boredom. But soon she will find herself hired by an attractive lawyer who hires to create a flash mob. Only problem people are starting to die by flamingos in small town North Carolina.

Will she be able to find the real murderer before she is the next victim? Meet up with this new crime solver as she help by her Chihuahua guard dog, a feral attack cat, a reluctant lawyer and her fierce intellect as they solve the case.

A nice new cozy series with fun characters.

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