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A Villa in Sicily: Olive Oil and Murder (A Cats and Dogs Cozy Mystery—Book 1)
A Villa in Sicily: Olive Oil and Murder (A Cats and Dogs Cozy Mystery—Book 1) | Fiona Grace
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"Very entertaining. Highly recommended for the permanent library of any reader who appreciates a well-written mystery with twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews (regarding Murder in the Manor) A VILLA IN SICILY: OLIVE OIL AND MURDER is the debut novel in a charming new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Fiona Grace, author of Murder in the Manor, a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews (and a free download)! Audrey Smart, 34, is a brilliant vet—yet fed up by her demanding clients who think they know more than her and who don’t care about their animals. Burnt-out with the endless hours, she wonders if the time has come for a new direction. And when her 15th year high school reunion (and her hopes for re-sparking on old flame) end in disaster, Audrey knows the time has come to make a change. When Audrey sees an ad for a $1 home in Sicily, it captivates her. The only catch is that the house requires renovation, something she knows little about. She wonders if it could be real—and if she may really be crazy enough to go for it. Can Audrey create a life and career—and the home of her dreams—in a beautiful Sicilian village? And perhaps even find love while she’s there? Or will an unexpected death—one that only she can solve—put an end to all of her plans? Are some dreams too good to be true? A laugh-out-loud cozy packed with mystery, intrigue, renovation, animals, food, wine—and of course, love—A VILLA IN SICILY will capture your heart and keep you glued to the very last page. Books #2 and #3 in the series—FIGS AND A CADAVER and VINO AND DEATH—are now also available!
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My Mom loves this series and I can see why.

Needing a fresh start to life Audrey Smart takes a chance on a 1 euro house in Sicily and embarks on a new adventure. Unfortunately she finds her self at the center of a murder investigation.

This book was hilarious and relatable. And Nick the fox is the best character ever.

kspenmoll I really enjoyed this book & hope to continue the series…one day! 6mo
FeatherV @kspenmoll saaaame, my mom had been powering through the series and I‘m over here like I read book one, please check back next year to see if I‘ve read book 2 6mo
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A soft pick. I thought the ending was abrupt and it isn‘t my favorite cozy mystery. Maybe book 2 in the series will be more appealing to me. Still a quick, fun read & another ebook off my “shelfâ€.

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dabbe I bet most doctors could say the same thing. 😀 6mo
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Audrey feels her life is going nowhere and then she sees an ad on Facebook to purchase a villa in Sicily. She takes a chance and heads for adventure. The villa turns out to be a dilapidated 1 room townhome. And, she discovers a murdered man next door. But the surprises won‘t end there. I loved this book! The murder doesn‘t happen till 1/2 way thru the book and you won‘t care because you get involved in the amazing life Audrey chose.

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#cozy #mysteryandmurder #Sicily #renovateawreck

This is a short,fast, #cozy read- beautiful setting.
Veterinarian Audrey Smart flees a horrid job in Boston to renovate a Sicilian villa she bought sight unseen for $1.It‘s a wreck,but she is determined to persevere.A major suspect in a murder,she turns detective. She endears herself to the town by treating its animals, license or not. She takes in a wounded baby fox-instant mutual love.

Tamra This is a free Amazon Kindle book today in the US. 😄 4y
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