Thursday, December 8, 2016

Good Hearted Criminal

I am new to this series by Tonya Kappes so I was anxious to read it. Checkered Crimes features a smart, sassy character with a checkered past for her short 22 years of life. Laurel London was raised in an orphanage in Walnut Grove, Kentucky. Her youth was spend hacking into bank accounts to purchase gifts for the other orphans and along with various and sundry other petty crimes. Needless to say she is not the first person anyone thinks of when there is a job available. 

Now she is back in Kentucky and hoping to prove to the citizens of Walnut Grove that she is a changed person. sales job at Porty Morty's port-a-let business, Laurel has taken to Lunch Date Dot Com to cadge free lunches from men looking for dates.

When Trigger Finger Tony Cardozza mistakes her yellow car for a cab, he hires Laurel to drive him from the airport hotel to Walnut Grove several times in a week. After he drops wads of cash on her front seat to pay her, Laurel figures she an be a taxi drier for a while. When another customer jumps in the back seat after Tony leaves the car, Laurel is stunned to discover her new passenger is an FBI
agent named Jax Jackson.

Before long Laurel has two jobs - driving a mobster around and  working undercover for the FBI. What could go wrong?

I'm happy to have stumbled on this series and I look forward to the other books. Laurel is a charming, wayward woman and she really does have a heart of gold. The resolution of this book leads to much speculation as to what the next books entail. Can't wait.  

To see what other books this prolific author has written, click here.  

 

75 comments:

Unknown said...

Sounds fun! Adding it to my tbr!mommatoodle at msn dot com

Laura Milburn said...

I love Tonya Kappes!

Sally said...

These are a great set of books. You must read them all! Very fun.

Unknown said...

Love this author!! I'm a Kentucky girl too and love the settings!!

Unknown said...

I love the Laurel London series!

charlene said...

she is a fun author!

Unknown said...

sounds like a good read
putting on tbr list

Unknown said...

I agree, Checkered Crime is a great book. I throughly enjoy reading the Laurel London Series. Looking forward to the next one.

Missy VanHoose said...

Love this series from Tonya Kappes. Her writing pulls you into the story. Cant wait for more books to come.

Kathleen C. said...

I am a big Tonya Kappes fan! Big Fan!! Whether my journey is with Emma Lee, Maggie Park, Holly Harper, or with Laurel London, I enjoy the mystery, the writing, the fun... kat8762@aol.com

Blessed911 said...

Love Laurel London!!!! She's spunky and sassy

Kathleen Kendler said...

sounds like a great read!

Valerie said...

Big fan of Tonya Kappes! Love her books!

Taryn Lee said...

Love Tonyas books, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Andrea Cira said...

I love Tonya Kappes! Her books are so much fun to read!

Pinkim said...

I like this...kind of like Robin Hood��

Unknown said...

It is so fun to head to Tonya's website and explore her books. I agree with you on this book, it is not your run of the mill cozy!!

Kelli Jo said...

I love Tonya! I haven't read this series yet, but I'm anxious to start! ❤️❤️

SandyG265 said...

I love Tonya's books.

Joy Hejl said...

I have read both books in this series.I love Laurel's kick ass, take no prisoners attitude. Laurel is one of my favorite Tonya characters

lovebooks said...

I would love to read your new book Tonya!!

Joy Hejl said...

I have read both books in this series.I love Laurel's kick ass, take no prisoners attitude. Laurel is one of my favorite Tonya characters

Deb Forbes said...

I just love Tonya Kappes books and series. Check out her other series too they are great

Deb Forbes said...

I just love Tonya Kappes books and series. Check out her other series too they are great

Debi Paglia said...

Just love this series! Laurel will keep you laughing!

SilverWolf said...

I love Tanya's books. I haven't read this series but it sounds like a fun read

Unknown said...

This is on my TBR--sounfs great. Love everything I've read so far!

Kristi L said...

I'm adding this to my TNR list.'it sounds like a very interesting read!

Deana said...

Would love to read this book. It sounds really great and definitely is on my wish list.

Heather said...

Laurel finds herself in all kinds of crazy situations. I loved this series. :)

Lynda said...

Tonya Kappes is a fantastic author I have all of her books now and waiting patiently,(or trying to) for the next book to come out.

koryander said...

Great review! Love love Tonya Kappes characters and books

Lisa said...

These books are so much fun!

Barbara Hawk said...

Love this series! These were the first books of Tonya's I read! Now I am hooked. Always looking forward to her newest release!

uniquecus said...

Tonya Kappas books are a joy to read.

Stormi said...

This is on my list of series to read. 😀

Hollycat said...

Looks like a great book. Have a Happy Holiday.

Susan P. said...

Tonya's books are awesome!! So much fun!

miki said...

So far i was never disappointed with any book by Tonya there are full of humour and simply fantastic

Donamae Kutska said...

Sounds like a lot of fun to read! Merry Christmas

Unknown said...

I am reading this book right now! It is a fun read because it has a nice quick pace with interesting characters! -Heather

Unknown said...

I can't wait to read this!! Thanks!!

Judy Tucker said...

Love cozy mysteries. Can't wait to read this one.

mommoms7 said...

I am so glad you enjoyed Tonya's book. I love her books and once you read one of Tonya Kappes books you are hooked.

Unknown said...

I love all of her books !

Patricia P. said...

Sounds like a fun book. Looking forward to reading it. Merry Christmas.

Connie Reynolds said...

Isn't Tanya just the best? I love her books. Thanks for your blog.

Sandy McMahon said...

I like the set up... very unusual and unique!☘️

Linda Paterson said...

Tonya Kappes is one of my favorite authors! If one of her books come out, I stop reading that one to read hers! Love her books ��

Doward Wilson said...

I love this author's books but haven't read this series yet. You have made me push it up on my TBR list. Really enjoyed visiting your blog.

Terri said...

I love Tonya Kappes books! All of her books are amazing!

jlsxstitch said...

This sounds really good. I've added it to my wish list!

Czech7985 said...

What a great review. Looking forward to reading it. dbahn(at)iw(dot)net

Unknown said...

Sounds awesome and can't wait to read it. Anything by Tonya is a winner.

Kristina Millett said...

I love Tonya Kappes books!!

Dawn Frazier said...

Sounds great, any book by Tonya is always great!

servedogmom said...

I love this series (actually I've enjoyed all of Tonya's books to date. That Southern charm and humor is great. servedogmom(at)yahoo.com

Sue Farrell said...

Only Tonya could give a character those 2 jobs!!! I'd love to read this book.
suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

Linda Moffitt said...

These sound really good. Thanks so much for sharing them. iamabho (at) gmail (dot) com

Pandaluver32 said...

I love Tonya Kappes books! She is a wonderful writer. Really keeps you engaged with the characters and they are pretty funny as well.

Woodstock216 said...

This sounds awesome. I have to read it. Adding it to my TBR.

debbie said...

I can't wait to read this book looks amazing

diannekc said...

Love Tonya's books. Can't wait to read "Ghostly Reunion".

Unknown said...

Love Tonya's books

Unknown said...

I LOVE Tonya's books and she is such a wonderful person to all of those that love her

Nova said...

Tonya's books are the best & so is she! so glad for the successes she is having and those yet to come.

Anonymous said...

Love Tonya's books. Thanks for sharing your review! Jill Broussard; minishoes@msn.com

Map Your Mystery said...

Thanks to everyone who commented on the review of Tonya Kappes' book Checkered Crime. I hope you enjoy the other reviews and will find new authors to read. Please feel free to recommend authors.

Unknown said...

Sounds like a really good book!!! Definately want to give it a try :-)

Unknown said...

This was the first series I read of Tanya's and I loved it! Now I look forward to new books and series and quirky characters.

casmith79 said...

I love everything that Tonya writes and anxiously wait for each new release!

SuzieQ said...

Love this series!

Unknown said...

Love Tonya's books. Can't wait to read that one!!!

Marlene Ezell said...

I love Tonya Kappes. This book sounds great.
marlene(dot)ezell(at)gmail(dot)com

Christine O Cheallaigh said...

"What could POSSIBLY go wrong?" ---More famous last words. :-P Love Tonya's books, can't wait to read this one! :D