X'd in the Xeriscape

Dale Mayer

Mar 2024 · Lovely Lethal Gardens (eBook Series) Book 24 · Valley Publishing Ltd.

About this ebook

Riches to rags. ... Some things stay buried. ... Some things don’t, ... and it’s chaos once again!

Doreen loves gardens, all kinds of them. In the Okanagan, situated at the tip of the desert, water-frugal gardening makes sense. When Doreen sees a lovely xeriscaped garden from a drone video, she’s fascinated. When Mack mentions a mystery surrounding the property, she is mesmerized.

Getting the details, however, is no easy feat. That’s because there aren’t many. But digging in and asking questions is something Doreen and her clan are good at, and it doesn’t take long to delve into the mystery in a big way, … much to Corporal Mack Moreau’s disgust.

Making a nuisance of herself might work sometimes, but too often it backfires. This time is no exception, … and no way, once Doreen is on this case, can she ever let go …

Ratings and reviews

This book is a real page turner with intrigue and mystery from the start. Doreen it seems always has to have a cold case to solve, and this one is ten years old. Her divorce is still a bone of contention as her ex is still holding back. Mack is also still helping her with her cooking skills and letting her know that he is interested in her romantically. The ending was shocking 😲 and I'm looking forward to the next book 📖.

Another case with Doreen and her fur babies. This time is a missing person case. Although it's predictable and I'm missing the action of those cute adorable fur babies, it's still a fun entertaining read. My fav definitely the relationship between Doreen and Mack, it's getting sweeter and sweeter and I love it, I root for this couple from the first book. Love Nan and the gang too, they're always made my day. Totally recommend this series especially if you're looking for a light fun cozy mystery.

This was a very good book. This series is my favorite of all of the ones Dale writes. This series is named alphabetically. Since this is X I'm sad the series is almost done. I highly recommend that you start at A and work your way through. It will be well worth it. You will enjoy getting to know Doreen and her dog, her cat and her talking parrot. Not to mention her character of a grandmother Nan and her RCMP "friend" Mac. Take my word for it, it's well worth your time.

About the author

Dale Mayer is a USA Today bestselling author who writes for the young, the old and those in-between – no matter what the age. Some of her books are hot, some are sweet. Some will keep you up at night with a light on to keep the boogie man away and some you’ll want to cuddle close.

She’s long given up on trying to fit a specific genre. Instead she honors the stories that come to her – and some of them are crazy, break all the rules and cross multiple genres!

And that’s okay too.

There is one guarantee with each book – it will be a great read – each and every time.