I decided to take a little break from my rom-coms and head back to my beloved historical mysteries. Luckily, Kensington approved my request for their upcoming release of Penny Richards' An Untimely Frost -- the first in the new Lilly Long Mysteries series. I'm so glad that I did because once I started I had a hard time putting it down!
Lilly is a theater actress, having been raised by Pierce and Rose in a theater troupe ever since her mother was murdered when she was eleven years old. Now, in her early twenties, she decides to use her acting skills in an altogether different manner by becoming a detective under the famed Allan Pinkerton.
Richards has birthed a wonderfully believable heroine in Lilly. You understand where she's coming from and how she gets to where she's going every step of the way. I was cheering her on (sometimes out loud) from the very beginning all the way to the "ohmigoodness what?!?" end.
An Untimely Frost is being released in July 26th. I've already the second book in the series to my wishlist even though it's not due out until next May!
As always, Friday 56 (share from the 56th page or 56% mark) is hosted at Freda's Voice & Book Beginnings (share the first few sentences) is at Rose City Reader.
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I'm glad you enjoyed this! Have a wonderful Friday :)
Sounds like a good start to a new series. I'm off to find it.
This sounds like a good one and I love mysteries. :)
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Love the Friday 56 part! LOL!!! Seems like a fun read and you obviously enjoyed it a lot! Hope you can get an ARC on the next one soon. Here's my Friday Meets: http://marelithalkink.blogspot.co.za/2016/07/friday-meets-22-july-2016.html
This one does sound lovely, and taking a break and heading in a different direction can be very appealing. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
I'm adding this to my TBR! I love historical mysteries and this is a new series for me. Love the teasers you shared!
I could use an untimely frost right about now... lol... This heatwave is killing me.
Sounds like a decent read! Happy weekend!
This sounds wonderful. I really enjoy historical mysteries. I am spotlighting City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong this week. Happy reading!
I like this one. I'll bet it's hard to put down.
This sounds like an interesting opening to a new series, and a book that I would probably enjoy. Thanks for sharing, enjoy the book!
I love the look of this book, and the excerpts sound great too. Thanks for sharing and for visiting me today.
I have yet to request free ARC books from publishers. I guess I don't wnat the pressure. But I am glad you got a good one!
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This sounds really good - first time I've seen it - definitely adding it to my wishlist - thanks for stopping by my Friday meme earlier
Sounds like a good start to a new series. Enjoy!
The reds on the cover look so rich!
Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
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