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.”I looked around for the best man, who was supposed to escort me down the aisle.Bradford's former partner and friend.The man whose smile melted my heart and all of my vital body parts.Now where was Tom Hunter?The strains of “Here Comes the Bride” rang out from the chapel.My mother grabbed her bouquet then turned to me.“Oh, I forgot to tell you, there was a last minute change.”Her words were lost as muscular arms enveloped me in a bear hug.At last, Tom had arrived.I looked up into the smiling eyes of a cuddly grizzly bear.Boris?His teeth gleamed under his stiff black moustache.I turned to my mother.“Mom?”She shrugged.“What can I say? Tom was called away on a case, and Boris fit into Tom's tux.”Oh, well.There was nothing I could do but accept the studio owner's proffered arm.The wedding was about to begin.I'm never certain where my life is going to take me, but there is one thing I know for sure.The next time I pray for someone tall, dark and handsome to walk me down the aisle, I'm going to be a lot more specific![Back to Table of Contents]* * *ABOUT AUTHOR CINDY SAMPLE* * * *Although Cindy Sample's initial dream was to be a mystery writer, she put aside her literary longings for a weekly paycheck, landing a job as a receptionist with a real estate office.Her career path eventually led to the position of CEO of a nationwide mortgage banking company.After one too many corporate mergers, Cindy found herself plotting murder instead of plodding through paperwork.Her experiences with on-line dating sites fueled the concept for her first novel, Dying for a Date.Dying for a Dance is based on her adventures in the glamorous world of ballroom dancing.Cindy is currently working on the third book in her series, Dying for a Daiquiri.Research has never been so much fun.Cindy is a former columnist for the Gold River Community Newspaper.She is past president of the Sacramento chapter of Sisters in Crime.She served on the boards of the California Mortgage Bankers Assn., Sacramento Opera, the YWCA, and is co-chair of Left Coast Crime 2012.She has two wonderful adult children who live too far away.* * * *Visit Cindy on her websitewww.cindysamplebooks.comPRAISE FOR DYING FOR A DATE by Cindy Sample“Packed with zany characters, humorous situations, and laugh-out-loud narrative.Consider reading this book in one setting, because once you start, you will be reluctant to put it aside."—Midwest Book Review —5 STAR REVIEW“Cindy Sample knows how to weave a story that satisfies and excites.Time literally flew by as I turned the pages.simultaneously harrowing, exciting, tender, and uplifting, a true who-done-it combined with a romance that will warm the heart and sheets."—Long and Short Reviews —5 STAR REVIEW“Dying for a Date combines the fun of a spunky and smart heroine with an exciting murder mystery.This is an excellent entry to the world of romantic mysteries."—San Francisco Book Review“Funny, smart with a fast paced plot that keeps you guessing.Dying for a Date will keep you laughing, intrigued, and happy that Cindy Sample isn't writing your life story."—Fiction Addict“Sharp intelligence and flippant wit, turmoil and anxiety, danger and deception.all blend into one smooth and tasty read.I hope this turns into a long running series."—Once Upon a Romance Reviews“A delightful romantic mystery.The plot was entertaining and I was kept guessing the murderer's identity right up until the reveal at the end.I look forward to reading more mysteries in the future from this talented new author."—Rebecca's Reads —5 STAR REVIEW“Cindy Sample has an irrepressible sense of humor which is reflected in her writing.Dying for a Date is funny, fast paced and a kick to read.Laurel McKay is a lovable, klutzy protagonist backed by a team of quirky, humorous characters who are going to be a continuing hit with her readers."—Mountain Democrat Newspaper“If the genre you love to read is romance or mystery, you've found a book that gives you both.Cindy Sample's writing is straight forward, funny and thoughtful."—Around Here Magazine* * * ** * *Visit www.lldreamspell.com for information on additional titles by this and other authors [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]