{"product_id":"9780738710891","title":"Thugs and Kisses (Odelia Grey Series #3)","description":"With the class bully murdered at her 30th high school reunion and her boss, the annoying Michael Steele, missing, Odelia doesn't know which hole to poke her big nose into first. This decision is made for her as she's again swept into the action involving contract killers, tangled relationships, and fatal buyer's remorse. Throughout this adventure, Odelia deals with her on-again, off-again relationship with Greg and her attraction to detective Devon Frye. \u003cp\u003ePraise:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The best title yet in a priceless series...a real treat for chick-lit and mystery fans who like feisty women.\"—\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Odelia Grey is delightfully large and in charge in Jaffarian's third entertaining romp (after 2003's \u003cem\u003eThe Curse of the Holy Pail\u003c\/em\u003e).\"—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The best one yet...an intriguing, well-plotted mystery that will entertain and inspire.\"—\u003cem\u003eThe Strand Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Odelia is a character that could easily be a good friend. She's down to earth and likeable. While she doesn't fit into Hollywood's size 0 body criteria, she's a good, plus size fit for the real people and mystery readers of the world.\"—\u003cem\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Written with a light touch but a keen eye for detail, this satisfying entry in the Odelia Grey series also has room for a little romance.\"—\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jaffarian's clear talent is that she delivers characterization so well drawn it destroys cliché, tramples trite expectations, and delivers a heroine pulsing with personality.\"—\u003cem\u003eCrime and Suspense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Snappy dialogue.\"—\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I wish I'd had Odelia Grey as my paralegal when I was on \u003cem\u003eThe Practice\u003c\/em\u003e. Gutsy, smart, and loveable, she is the perfect take-no-prisoners heroine for today's woman.\"—Camryn Manheim, Emmy Award-winning actress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Sue Ann Jaffarian does a masterful job. Once you get to know Odelia Grey, you'll love her. I know I do.\"—Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eSnakeskin Shamisen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThugs and Kisses\u003c\/em\u003e is a very enjoyable reading experience.\"—Harriet Klausner, \u003cem\u003eGenre Go Round Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"[L]ight and breezy...a good time to pass your lunch break with.\"—\u003cem\u003eFeminist Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"[H]ighly recommended to those interested in a fun, suspenseful mystery. You will not be disappointed.\"—\u003cem\u003eReader Views\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Odelia Grey is definitely a force to be reckoned with.\"—\u003cem\u003eReviewingTheEvidence.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jaffarian tells a great story...a delight to read.\"—\u003cem\u003eReviewedByLiz.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028015890672,"sku":"9780738710891","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780738710891_p0.jpg?v=1763794517","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780738710891","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}