About the Author...
A journalism major in college, Linda Lovely has spent most of her career working in PR and advertising—an early intro to penning fiction. Neighbors To Die For is Lovely’s tenth mystery/suspense novel. Whether she’s writing cozy mysteries, historical suspense or contemporary thrillers, her novels share one common element—smart, independent heroines. Humor and romance also sneak into every manuscript. Her work has been recognized as a finalist by such prestigious awards as RWA’s Golden Heart for Romantic Suspense and Thriller Nashville’s Silver Falchion for Best Cozy Mystery. A long-time member of Sisters in Crime and former chapter president, Lovely also belongs to International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, and the South Carolina Writers Association. For many years, she helped organize the Writers’ Police Academy. She lives on a lake in Upstate South Carolina with her husband, and enjoys swimming, tennis, gardening, long walks, and, of course, reading. |
About the Books...
The HOA Mysteries With Neighbors Like These (2021) Neighbors to Die For (2022) A Killer App (2023) News and Reviews... For With Neighbors Like These “Linda Lovely delivers another twisty mystery with the perfect mix of wry humor and quirky characters. Anyone looking for a fun, fast page-turner, here it is!” --Tami Hoag, #1 New York Times bestselling author “HOA communities seem deceptively safe, but the mix of gossip and politics in rule-bound groups can be a fertile breeding ground for murder. For the gutsy Kylee Kane, a fact-finding gig in South Carolina’s Lowcountry turns increasingly complex and dangerous. With Neighbors Like These offers a distinctive setting, a tenacious female sleuth and captivating suspense.” --Katherine Ramsland, bestselling author of How to Catch a Killer "Low Country murder, intrigue, and even a little romance abound in With Neighbors Like These. Kylee Kane is a welcome addition to the genre, and author Linda Lovely knows how to stir the pot with crackling dialogue and a tidy little mystery. Highly recommended!" --Richard Helms, Derringer and Thriller Awards winning author of Brittle Karma "Multi-layered plots are always central to Linda Lovely’s novels. With her fully fleshed out central characters perfectly set up to navigate the twists and turns of the storylines, this entertaining mystery writer always delivers a thoroughly engrossing read. With Neighbors Like These is a stellar, page-turning beginning to her brand new HOA Mystery Series." --Patti Phillips, Nightstand Book Reviews For Neighbors to Die For "Another masterful mystery by Linda Lovely. Filled with twists, turns, and interesting characters. Being part of an HOA can be dangerous business." --Dana Ridenour, award winning author of the Lexie Montgomery FBI undercover series For A Killer App "Lovely delivers solid plotting and vivid characters, but a memorable villain with an ingenious and all-too-plausible criminal technique are what sets A KILLER APP apart." —Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of House on Fire “Linda Lovely’s yarns are an easy read and her familiarity with Lowcounty staples like no-see-ums, deer issues, Security Officers and POA management is spot on. It’s neat to have our little slice of the Lowcounty serve as the backdrop for a fictional Murder Mystery.”—Peter Kristian, General Manager of the 4,200-home Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners Association. |
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