Beauty Expos Are Murder

Libby Klein

Jun 2021 · A Poppy McAllister Mystery Book 6 · Kensington Cozies

About this ebook

Gluten-free baker Poppy McAllister is about to see the ugly side of beauty expos . . .
 
Easter weekend on the Jersey Shore is hopping. Poppy’s Bed and Breakfast is busier than ever, but she needs to leave things in the hopefully capable hands of Aunt Ginny—and paws of Figaro the black smoke Persian. She’s selling her paleo muffins and keto cookies at the Health and Beauty Expo in Cape May’s Convention Hall. Normally sharing a booth with the love of her life would be a treat, but she’s recently discovered secrets that throw her new romance into chaos.
 
But more secrets are about to be exposed at the expo. In his keynote address, prominent cosmetic surgeon Dr. Lance Rubin reveals his breakthrough anti-aging technology. Unfortunately, someone has one-upped him with a truly foolproof anti-aging formula: murder. With the plastic surgeon dead under his own UV mask, and bedlam reigning in the hall and back at the B&B, Poppy needs to follow a twisted trail marked by glowing footprints to unmask a killer . . .
 
Includes Seven Recipes from Poppy’s Kitchen!
 
“Fans of Chopped will have fun juggling the complicated set of suspects and following a romantic triangle that has yet to be resolved.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Restaurant Weeks Are Murder
 

Ratings and reviews

There are few authors whose books make the reader feel at home as soon as they begin reading and Libby Klein is one of them. Just like the first 5 books in the Poppy McAllister Mystery series, Beauty Expos are Murder gave me that, this is were I am supposed to be feeling. While Libby Klein does use some cozy mystery tropes, her books never fall into the same-old, same-old mold that too many others do. Other than knowing that someone will die, that the bittys will leave me laughing, and that Poppy will triumph, I never know what to expect of a Poppy McAllister mystery and I love that! Poppy has made her decision between the two men who have declared their love only to discover that Gia is not free to make a commitment. The path from that first moment of shock to the delightful resolution is full of twist and turns, laughter and insecurity (and a few tears) for Poppy and for the reader. Oh what a wonderful journey it is. #NetGalley #Kensington #Libby Klein #BeautyExposAreMurder

Beauty Potions, Jellyfish Toxins, and Show Cats This book is an exciting addition to the series. Amber sticks her foot in it. Gia sticks his foot in it. Figaro sticks his feet in it. Poppy is stuck cleaning up the mess! As always, Libby Klein writes a great mystery novel that is long enough to catch all the important details without any of the word count stuffers like who wore what, how to make that dish, or what wine to pair with that donut. This episode solves several of the story arcs and opens plenty of new doors. There are plenty of giggles as well as story twists in this hard-to-put-down novel. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.

drama, relationship-issues, relationships, relatives, family, family-dynamics, friendship, friction, baker, situational-humor, verbal-humor, small-business, small-town, murder-investigation, law-enforcement***** How have I missed this series?! Although I just dropped into a series in progress I didn't get lost, I only want to read the others to have more good laughs. About those murders, I think that the wrong miscreant got murdered! I think Gia's alleged witchly wife should have been slapped and then flushed! Instead there was one cop snitch and one beauty scam artist. The sleuthing was good, but the food was mouth watering! Fantastic recipes at the end! I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you.

About the author

Libby Klein graduated Lower Cape May Regional High School in the '80s. Her classes revolved mostly around the culinary sciences and theater, with the occasional nap in Chemistry. She has worked as a stay at home mom, climbing the ranks to the coveted position of Grandma. She also dabbles in the position of Vice President of a technology company which mostly involves bossing other people around, making spreadsheets, and taking out the trash. She writes culinary cozy mysteries from her Northern Virginia office while trying to keep her cat Figaro off her keyboard. Most of her hobbies revolve around eating, and travel, and eating while traveling.