Bloody Murder — Carol Shenold

Event planner Tali Cates's psychic gifts have brought her more than enough trouble in the past. She wants those irksome gifts to leave her in peace so she can support her family and lead a normal life in the small town of Love, Texas. But when not one, but two beauty contestants in the pageant she's running turn up dead, Tali is again drawn into murder and mayhem. Toss in some witchcraft and kidnapping, and she has no choice but to protect her kids by hunting down the killer. Life gets even more complicated when her son accuses her new boyfriend of being a vampire, which is just plain ridiculous. Or is it? Beauty contests are highly stressful for all involved but the one in Love tops them all. One of the contestants' mothers is found dead under very strange conditions. Psychic event planner, Tali Cates, feels that it is her responsibility to help solve the crime, whether or not the Sheriff wants her help. Love is not your typical town, with paranormal beings mixing in with the general population. The characters ... are well drawn and the plot is very involving. Tali and her family are definitely worth visiting again. -- 3 Cup Review-Maura-Coffee Time Romance