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Summary: Sierra Peaks in FILM STRIP
Review: ...Since I'm writing this review, you know I believe Nancy Bartholomew's FILM STRIP works. It is another fun novel about those adult entertainers at the Tiffany in Panama City, Florida. Venus Lovemotion and Frosty Licks are two big name porn stars brought in to boost the gentlemen's club's profits. Both end up dead, and we know who finds herself struggling to solve the murder. Yes, Sierra Lavotini is on the case, and this case is loaded with fun. There is even a little fun for Sierra to share with her detective friend John Nailor. FILM STRIP is a fun read and sassy read, if you are looking for a fun and sassy read. Even Fluffy has a good time.
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Summary: Sierra Peaks in FILM STRIP
Review: ...Since I'm writing this review, you know I believe Nancy Bartholomew's FILM STRIP works. It is another fun novel about those adult entertainers at the Tiffany in Panama City, Florida. Venus Lovemotion and Frosty Licks are two big name porn stars brought in to boost the gentlemen's club's profits. Both end up dead, and we know who finds herself struggling to solve the murder. Yes, Sierra Lavotini is on the case, and this case is loaded with fun. There is even a little fun for Sierra to share with her detective friend John Nailor. FILM STRIP is a fun read and sassy read, if you are looking for a fun and sassy read. Even Fluffy has a good time.
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Summary: A juicy work
Review: Although she agreed to work with the visiting porn star, Venus Lovemotion, Tiffany's Gentleman Club headliner Sierra Lavotini expected a pain in the butt. However, she never anticipated that the ache would come from a bullet that killed Venus as it passed through her body and penetrated one of Sierra's covered cheeks.A second homicide of a visiting superstar of the velvet circuit occurs. Panama City homicide detective John Nailor uncovers evidence that points towards Sierra's local rival, Marla as the killer. Although she cannot stand Marla, who is a bigger pain to her butt than a bullet, Sierra decides her peer is too stupid to have pulled off the two murders. Sierra decides to assist John, hoping to also land him in her bed, during the intermission of solving the case. The third Lavotini mystery (see MIRACLE STRIP and DRAG STRIP) is a very humorous, satirical work that strips bare the essence of the amateur sleuth sub-genre. The story line starts off with an amusing shot in the dark and continues its funny plot until the tale is finished. However, don't be fooled by the droll plot, the murder investigation is well written and the support cast (especially Sierra's investigative aides) brings the Florida resort town to life. John is a wonderful cop, but when this tale is stripped to the bone, like the previous two novels, the headliner remains Sierra. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Another Winner
Review: In FILM STRIP, Nancy Bartholomew continues a winning streak with exotic dancer, Sierra Lavotini's amateur murder investigation. And this latest venture is a real pain. Literally. Poor Sierra. All she wants is for the Tiffany club to rake in the cash in order to stay afloat, thereby ensuring her financial security. Doesn't look like it's going to happen, though, as one by one the invited guest dancers are picked off. Much to Sierra's chagrin, the shooter's aim on one occasion is a bit off and Sierra ends up with a huge pain in the ----- well, you'll have to read the book. Sierra's brother, Francis, arrives to help his sister stay out harm's way and ends up in a position he'd never even dreamed of. The author brings in all the characters we've come to know and love: Raydean and Pat, Marla and Vincent, and of course, hunky police detective John Nailor. And we finally get a verbal 'glimpse' of the infamous Big Moose Lavotini. The dialogue is fast and witty, the characters quirky and interesting, and the love scenes are--whoa!--hot!! What more could one ask for? I'm eagerly awaiting the next in the series, STRIP POKER.
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Summary: The "Stephanie Plum" Of Florida
Review: Nancy Bartholomew has done it again. In this third book of the Sierra Lavotini series, the action and intrigue is non-stop. Sierra, who claims to have "family" ties, is the classy, headlining exotic dancer at The Tiffany. When a pair of visiting stippers get gunned down and her co-worker, Marla the Bomber, is arrested as the primary suspect, Sierra must spring into action to get to the bottom of the crime. All of the regulars are back, including the crazy, yet irreplaceable, scene-stealing Raydean. Sierra's love interest with top cop John Nailor also heats up in this book, so watch out for the sparks. Bartholomew does a fantastic job of meshing all of these diverse characters together into one intersting mystery. The dialogue and scenarios are quite funny, and this humor peppers the already excellent, cohesive writing. This is a very entertaining book, and is sure to make you laugh out loud several times, let alone, flipping the pages in a rapid motion. FILM STRIP is another excellent effort.
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Summary: The "Stephanie Plum" Of Florida
Review: Nancy Bartholomew has done it again. In this third book of the Sierra Lavotini series, the action and intrigue is non-stop. Sierra, who claims to have "family" ties, is the classy, headlining exotic dancer at The Tiffany. When a pair of visiting stippers get gunned down and her co-worker, Marla the Bomber, is arrested as the primary suspect, Sierra must spring into action to get to the bottom of the crime. All of the regulars are back, including the crazy, yet irreplaceable, scene-stealing Raydean. Sierra's love interest with top cop John Nailor also heats up in this book, so watch out for the sparks. Bartholomew does a fantastic job of meshing all of these diverse characters together into one intersting mystery. The dialogue and scenarios are quite funny, and this humor peppers the already excellent, cohesive writing. This is a very entertaining book, and is sure to make you laugh out loud several times, let alone, flipping the pages in a rapid motion. FILM STRIP is another excellent effort.
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Summary: The "Stephanie Plum" Of Florida
Review: Nancy Bartholomew has done it again. In this third book of the Sierra Lavotini series, the action and intrigue is non-stop. Sierra, who claims to have "family" ties, is the classy, headlining exotic dancer at The Tiffany. When a pair of visiting stippers get gunned down and her co-worker, Marla the Bomber, is arrested as the primary suspect, Sierra must spring into action to get to the bottom of the crime. All of the regulars are back, including the crazy, yet irreplaceable, scene-stealing Raydean. Sierra's love interest with top cop John Nailor also heats up in this book, so watch out for the sparks. Bartholomew does a fantastic job of meshing all of these diverse characters together into one intersting mystery. The dialogue and scenarios are quite funny, and this humor peppers the already excellent, cohesive writing. This is a very entertaining book, and is sure to make you laugh out loud several times, let alone, flipping the pages in a rapid motion. FILM STRIP is another excellent effort.
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Summary: from the hometown girl...
Review: nancy bartholomew, the mystery woman of greensboro, has done it again.. and i can honestly say it's better than ever. fans of janet evanovich, don't miss this! characters: A+, plot: A+. i am very impressed.
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Summary: Keep them coming
Review: Sierra Lavotini is back and the story is even better than ever. Someone is targeting the dancers at the Tiffany Gentlemen's Club in Panama City. At first the police think that Sierra's nemesis, Marla, is trying to stop the competition by killing Venus Lovemotion and Frosty Licks. Sierra is not convinced that even though she hates Marla's guts she does not think that she is responsible and will do her best to find out. This book is even more fun and the author provides more information about Sierra mainly why she moved from Philadelphia to work at Panama City. In DRAG STRIP we met one of Sierra's four brothers and here we meet another brother. He helps Sierra work the case by pretending to be Little Moose Lavotini, a well-known mobster. As far as Sierra knows she has no relation to Moose Lavotini but she uses this 'familial' connection to help her control her boss, Vincent Gambuzzo, and to put fear at the person she believes to be the killer. She provides a unique touch to her investigation and at the same time helps her police boyfriend, Detective John Nailor. The book is filled with many laugh out loud moments and provides a nice twist at the end of this book. STRIP POKER is going to be a lot of fun.
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Summary: from the hometown girl...
Review: Sierra Lavotini out-strips her previous outings in this tale by the amazingly versatile Nancy Bartholomew. Fans will enjoy the increasingly sizzling appearances of Panama City's Det. John Nailor. Fluffy and Raydeen can be counted on for added spice. Don't miss this one!
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