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Book Review of Deadly Gamble

Deadly Gamble
Deadly Gamble
Author: Linda Lael Miller
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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This is a re-read for me. I first read this book about 5 or 6 years ago, along with Book 2 in the series.

Mojo Sheepshanks is quite a character. Her backstory is most interesting .. she survived a trauma when she was very young and was abducted by her babysitter. Mojo named herself. She also has a gift of sorts ... she sees her dead ex-husband and Chester, the cat, who died over 20 years ago.

She lives above a bar, and files medical claims to pay the bills. Mojo really has a thing for Tucker .. a cop ... but he comes with baggage in the form of a jealous ex-wife and 2 children.

In this first book, it seems like she's made an enemy here and there. Someone tries to poison her, she's receiving death threats, and her half brother has found her. He's been in a psychiatric facility for many years because he murdered their parents. Now it seems he wants Mojo dead, too.

It's a bit of paranormal, a bit of romance, a bit of mystery and suspense. The characters are fun and I love how she relates to her two "sisters of the heart". Tucker is a good guy ..trying to keep his life departmentalized. The secondary characters are stand-out good. The whole book is actually delightful.

Looking forward to reading (again) Book 2 .... DEADLY DECEPTIONS.