Carolyn J. Rose has recently published NO SUBSTITUTE FOR MOTIVES, sixth in the Subbing isn’t for Sissies cozy mystery series.
Cover of Carolyn J Rose’s No Substitute for Motives
While Barbara Reed’s drug-cop boyfriend is away, her life spins out of control. Dave’s daughter shifts to drama-queen overdrive, Cheese Puff hits new levels of canine entitlement, and Barb’s overbearing sister demands help with a mid-life makeover. Then Barb’s neighbor is accused of killing a retired mobster known as Big Shiny. When she was Las Vegas showgirl royalty, Muriel Ballantine steered clear of the vicious thug, and Barb is certain someone framed Mrs. B—perhaps Glorree Morning, a high-kicking competitor from back in the day. When the investigation stalls and Mrs. B is placed on house arrest, Barb decides it’s time to color outside the legal lines.
Carolyn J. Rose
Mystery Writer