First Four Jolie Gentil Mysteries

Elaine Orr

Nov 2014 · Elaine Orr

About this ebook

This set has the first four books in the Jolie Gentil Cozy Mystery Series, set in the fictional Ocean Alley, NJ. Fiction you can share with your mom. Even better than that, you can introduce yourself to the series for free.

The Jolie Gentil mystery series debuted in October 2011 with Appraisal for Murder. It was followed by Rekindling Motives, When the Carny Comes to Town, and Any Port in a Storm. Jolie is a real estate appraiser in a New Jersey Beach town and her flexible schedule seems to allow plenty of time for trouble. With a name that translates to "pretty nice" (thanks to her French Canadian dad), she's used to teasing, and her embezzler ex-husband taught her more about trouble than she ever expected. But stumbling across dead bodies in the middle of the work day? That's a new one. As she reconnects with old friend and walks Aunt Madge's prune-eating dogs, Jolie tries to stay one step ahead of murder.

Ratings and reviews

I love this series. Elaine Orr creates terrific characters that are hugely enjoyable to spend time with. Engaging plots, without on screen violence or crass language. All in all, fun reads that feel like spending time with old friends.

The print in this book is so SMALL, that I couldn't read it. So, I don't know if it's any good or not. Good luck if you try to read it.

Like the plot and the twist in the stories are unexpected. Spacings need to be improved, a lot for a smoother reading.

About the author

 Elaine L. Orr writes fiction and nonfiction. Her fiction varies from mysteries to coming-of-age stories to plays. She introduced the Jolie Gentil cozy mystery series in 2011, and its seven books and prequel have become her most read books.  Nonfiction includes humorous essays, material on caring for aging parents, and carefully researched family history books. Elaine grew up in Maryland and moved to the Midwest in 1994. To learn more, visit www.elaineorr.com.