A Doula to Die For Redondo and Rose Neighbors in Crime Book One by Bonnie Hardy

Bonnie Hardy

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A Doula to Die For Redondo and Rose Neighbors in Crime Book One

Vivienne Rose, owner of Desert Doulas, arrives home from work to find cops swarming the place and a body floating in her pool. Her silver fox next-door neighbor, mentalist Rex Redondo, admits that he’s the one who saw the body and called the police. But his involvement in this is far from over. When the police stop investigating the case, due to a personnel shortage, Viv calls on Rex and his roommate, ex-marine Sutton Greer, to help her track down the killer. Yet the closer they get to the truth, the more questions arise. Why did Rex pocket Viv’s house key? What are Viv’s employees hiding from her? And most importantly, how long will it take for the police to realize Viv and Rex are in real danger?

Plot/Idea: 8 out of 10

Originality: 8 out of 10

Prose: 9 out of 10

Character/Execution: 8 out of 10

Overall: 8.25 out of 10

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: A Doula to Die For is a vibrant, fast-paced and well crafted crime thriller. Full of mystery and intrigue, the first installment of the Redondo and Rose Neighbors in Crime series shows off Bonnie Hardy's quality writing prowess while providing a thoroughly entertaining story to boot.

Prose: Bonnie Hardy's text displays a confident use of language that brims with atmosphere and intrigue. Her assured and evocative writing is enhanced by fully formed characters that are dynamic and relatable.

Originality: A Doula to Die For is a vivacious and enjoyable crime thriller written from the perspectives of the two leading characters. Hardy's impressive crime writing displays guile, flair, and undoubted promise for future Redondo and Rose installments.

Character/Execution: A Doula to Die For is written from the viewpoints of neighbors Vivienne Rose and Rex Redondo. This multiple perspective style suits the novel as it brings depth to the characters, with Hardy also displying a knack for producing witty and captivating dialogue.

Blurb: A thoroughly entertaining crime thriller.

Date Submitted: June 04, 2024

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