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By Linda Rae Blair
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Published: Dec. 04, 2010
Words: 38,461 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781453743706

Short description

2ND EDITION AVAILABLE HERE AS OF 07/30/2012 Preston Andrews is admired by women for his handsome face and well-toned physique, by all for his opinion and skill. He rejects FBI recruitment efforts to remain with the VBPD. His dad, a Senator, wants his son in the Foreign Service or politics. His 180 lb. dog shares his mansion and fails obedience training. His sister isn't speaking to him.

Extended description

2ND EDITION AVAILABLE HERE AS OF 07/30/2012
Preston Andrews, Senior Homicide Detective for the Virginia Beach Police Department, is tall, dark and handsome--and wealthy beyond belief.

The son of U.S. Senator William Andrews and his lovely wife, Rosemary, lives in the mansion he'd bought from his parents a few years ago. He'd grown up in the Virginia Beach "summer home" of his parents and loves it more than anyplace he's ever been. (Read more) 2ND EDITION AVAILABLE HERE AS OF 07/30/2012
Preston Andrews, Senior Homicide Detective for the Virginia Beach Police Department, is tall, dark and handsome--and wealthy beyond belief.

The son of U.S. Senator William Andrews and his lovely wife, Rosemary, lives in the mansion he'd bought from his parents a few years ago. He'd grown up in the Virginia Beach "summer home" of his parents and loves it more than anyplace he's ever been.

Along with the house came the skinny, prim and proper Lizzie, their housekeeper for the last 30 years of his life--and second mother to the two children of the Andrews family.

The third part of the acquisition was ex-Marine, Special Ops, ex-bodyguard to the family and long-time friend, Palmer. Now days Palmer spends his time acting as butler, driver and dog sitter for the 180 pound Mastiff--and God alone knew what other huge species--named Jones.

Jones had just failed his 4th attempt at obedience training. He wasn't a threat to anyone--at least those who knew him recognized this. But, there were the pesky habits of greeting people at the door by putting his catcher mitt sized paws on their shoulders and slurping their faces with a tongue the size of a hand towel, said linen commonly requested afterwards.

Press, as his friends call him, also has a sister--his "baby" sister, as he insists of thinking of her. She is upset with him when we meet her. He deserves it and he knows it. She is currently punishing him for his last act of brotherly love, which caused her some embarrassment in front of her peers.

When we meet Preston, his personal life--a mess, his professional life--with several definite challenges at present, and murder collide.
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fiction, romance, murder, mystery, mystery detective, virginia beach

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Videos

The Preston Andrews Mysteries
Mystery series featuring Virginia Beach Lead Homicide Detective, Preston Andrews. Press, as his friends call him, is not only handsome, but he's filthy rich. Get to know the family and HIS DOG!

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Review by: Joyce Henderson on Dec. 05, 2011 : (no rating)
Excellent for mystery fans who like a quick read. I liked this book so much that I purchased the rest of the series.
(review of free book)

Review by: Kristy K. James on Aug. 12, 2011 : (no rating)
I keep getting reminders to write a review (automated from Smashwords) but I haven't actually had time to read the book yet. So I thought I'd just let the author know that when things slow down a little, I'll get to it. :)
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Dune Elliot on June 26, 2011 : (no rating)
While murder mysteries are not generally my genre of choice, I enjoyed this installment of Preston Andrews, detective of the Virginia Beach PD; what guy wouldn't be jealous of him, and what girl wouldn't want him???
When it comes to murder-mysteries (and the few that I have read), I don't like long, drawn-out investigations. I like a fast pace and likeable characters with lots of intensity...who knew that you could get that in 192 pages...well worth the 99c. Happy reading :)
(reviewed long after purchase)

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