Bailey Weggins is true-crime journalist and works part-time for a celebrity magazine. A little bit miffed by her boy-friend, she accepts an invite from her office friend, Jessie, to a movie mogul's home.
Expecting a fun, relaxed weekend, Bailey is totally surprised when she discovers that super-model Devon Barr is there as well.
And more than surprised when Devon is found dead.
When certain facts come to life following her autopsy, Bailey is certain that Devon was murdered .... and she's hell bent on finding the truth.
There are a houseful of suspects .. including an old boyfriend, a man she may be having a fling with now... his wife ... her assistant who hates her ... and everyone seems to have a motive to kill.
And the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she is in.
This is the 6th book in this series that features Bailey Weggins. Although I have read other books by this author, this series is new to me.
I really like Bailey ... she's independent and strong. She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. Plus she's got a terrific sense of humor. Her only drawback is that she's not entirely secure with her boyfriend. Granted, there are things in her past that have given her trust issues, but I really like Beau. He seems to 'get' her ... and he refuses to let her drive him away.
The who-dun-it part of the book was a good mystery ... not what I would call suspenseful. With so many wonderful suspects to choose from, it certainly kept me reading. And boy! was I surprised!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one .... I'm truly tempted to hunt down books 1 - 5 to see what I've missed.
Expecting a fun, relaxed weekend, Bailey is totally surprised when she discovers that super-model Devon Barr is there as well.
And more than surprised when Devon is found dead.
When certain facts come to life following her autopsy, Bailey is certain that Devon was murdered .... and she's hell bent on finding the truth.
There are a houseful of suspects .. including an old boyfriend, a man she may be having a fling with now... his wife ... her assistant who hates her ... and everyone seems to have a motive to kill.
And the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she is in.
This is the 6th book in this series that features Bailey Weggins. Although I have read other books by this author, this series is new to me.
I really like Bailey ... she's independent and strong. She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. Plus she's got a terrific sense of humor. Her only drawback is that she's not entirely secure with her boyfriend. Granted, there are things in her past that have given her trust issues, but I really like Beau. He seems to 'get' her ... and he refuses to let her drive him away.
The who-dun-it part of the book was a good mystery ... not what I would call suspenseful. With so many wonderful suspects to choose from, it certainly kept me reading. And boy! was I surprised!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one .... I'm truly tempted to hunt down books 1 - 5 to see what I've missed.
Bailey Weggins, the Manhattan-based thirtysomething true-crime journalist, is in a good place. She's enjoying her regular gig at a leading celebrity magazine, getting freelance work, and hoping her first book will garner attention. In the love department, she's finally back in the game with her recently-turned-exclusive boyfriend, Beau Regan. When Beau heads out of town one early December weekend, Bailey accepts an invitation from her office friend Jessie to a music mogul's house in the country, hoping for a fun, relaxing getaway. But a weird tension settles over the houseguests -- a glamorous crowd that includes the famously thin supermodel Devon Barr. An impending snowstorm only adds to the unease. So when Devon's lifeless body is found in her bed, Bailey immediately suspects foul play: she can't stop thinking of the day before, when a frightened Devon shivered in the woods and pleaded, "I have to get out of here. . . . It's not safe for me." When Bailey starts to nose around, she finds herself a moving target -- running closer to the truth and straight into danger. With her trademark irreverent wit, Bailey is a heroine who keeps us laughing while on the edge of our seats. New and longtime fans alike will devour this eagerly awaited mystery.
Sherri B. (sharalsbooks) reviewed So Pretty It Hurts (Bailey Weggins, Bk 6) on + 259 more book reviews
I have enjoyed the Bailey Weggins series and I was really happy to see a new release. Bailey is a character that I relate to easily. She is very likeable and people seem to naturally gravitate toward her. The only problem I have with Bailey is she sometimes takes foolish risks to get to the truth. She has had so many near death attacks but she doesnt arm herself or otherwise take precautions.
Even with the risks Bailey takes, I still enjoyed the story and I was way off-base with the identity of the killer. Its a good thing I dont make a living as a detective or a private investigator because I am so clueless with these things but I immensely enjoyed the ride. There is an interesting twist at the very end of the story that threw me for a loop but was a fitting end.
I am looking forward to the next Bailey Weggins adventure. This story left a few open threads involving Baileys writing career and her relationship with Beau. I am undecided if Beau is the best man for Bailey but I am curious to see where she goes from here.
If you are looking for a mystery with some minor romance and a few intriguing surprises, I highly recommend the Bailey Weggins series. Though a lot of people have no problem reading them as stand-alone stories, I recommend reading the series in order. So Pretty It Hurts is the sixth book in the series and I hope will not be the last.
Even with the risks Bailey takes, I still enjoyed the story and I was way off-base with the identity of the killer. Its a good thing I dont make a living as a detective or a private investigator because I am so clueless with these things but I immensely enjoyed the ride. There is an interesting twist at the very end of the story that threw me for a loop but was a fitting end.
I am looking forward to the next Bailey Weggins adventure. This story left a few open threads involving Baileys writing career and her relationship with Beau. I am undecided if Beau is the best man for Bailey but I am curious to see where she goes from here.
If you are looking for a mystery with some minor romance and a few intriguing surprises, I highly recommend the Bailey Weggins series. Though a lot of people have no problem reading them as stand-alone stories, I recommend reading the series in order. So Pretty It Hurts is the sixth book in the series and I hope will not be the last.
Brenda W. (threecatsandahusband) reviewed So Pretty It Hurts (Bailey Weggins, Bk 6) on + 33 more book reviews
All of the Bailey Weggins series have been excellent and this one is no (#6) exception! Once you start it you won't be able to put it down. Sadly, the way the story ends, it might be the last in the series. Enjoy!
