Liquidating Larry

Not only is former TV star Larry Kool the town’s most famous celebrity, he’s also warmhearted, outgoing, and an all-around nice guy. Everyone adores Larry. Well, maybe not everyone. Even nice guys make enemies, and Larry has a few. When he suddenly drops dead during the annual chili cook-off, it’s initially assumed he died of natural causes. The more digging Death Diva Jane Delaney does, however, the more she begins to suspect there was nothing natural about Larry’s demise. If Jane gets too close to the truth, she's in danger of meeting a similar end. Fortunately, she has a certain bad-boy bartender on her side, as well as a high-strung canine sidekick by the name of Sexy Beast, so it’s all good!

“Pamela Burford just keeps getting better and better… In the Dark is one of the funniest, most delightful novels I’ve read in a month of Sundays… a whirlwind of fun, sensuality, poignancy and page-turning appeal.” — The Romance Reader (4 stars) “A captivating tale readers will love! FANTASTIC! FIVE BELLS!!!” — Bell, Book and Candle (5 bells) “Humor and romance under one cover! A delicious treat from Pamela Burford. In the Dark will leave you breathless...A fun, fast-paced read!” — The Literary Times “The characters linger in memory long after the last page has been turned… This one’s a keeper!” — WCRG on AOL Reviewer Board ◊ A New York City blackout complicates Cat’s baby-making date in this feel-good romantic comedy! “Please let me get pregnant!” Cat Seabright’s biological clock is hollering at her to get on with it already. She has a profound desire for a baby, and a limited window of opportunity in which to make one. What she doesn’t have is a significant other. That’s where her pal’s cousin comes in. Agreeable guy that he is, he promises to fly to New York from Alaska, do the deed, then promptly fly back out of her life. All goes according to plan... except for the part about the agreeable guy from Alaska. Oh, there’s a man in her bed, all right, a sexy, virile man who’s more than up to the task. The thing is, a full-fledged New York City blackout has plunged their baby-making date into darkness, obscuring her view of the energetic stud. The next day Cat finds out Mr. Alaska never made it to New York! So who the heck did she have sex with? When she discovers the man’s identity, and that she has to work closely with this particular bad boy for the next several weeks, all she can think is, “Please let me not be pregnant!”

“Everything from dangerous passions to deadly chills. Take heart, romantic suspense fans, Pamela Burford has arrived!” — New York Times best-selling author Maggie Shayne “An imaginative tale of reincarnation that will leave you anxious for future works from this talented author.” — RT Book Reviews (4 stars) “Talk about a trip into the Twilight Zone! And you will love every minute of this chilling story of a fear-love relationship that walks the finest edge of danger.” — Affaire de Coeur (4½ stars) “Ms. Burford has crafted an intriguing psychological suspense! A hero who keeps you guessing… A clever story, where pieces are revealed detail by detail! Starts with a bang and picks up steam right through to the finish!” — The Literary Times ◊ Kit wants to trust the handsome small-town doctor. Little does she know he harbors a dangerous secret. Doctor Noah Stewart is the first person Kit Roarke trusts when she travels to the small town of Pratte, Vermont, to investigate her best friend’s murder—a murder that mysteriously mirrors the town’s only other one thirty years before. The more Kit learns about the handsome young physician, however, the more she wonders if her trust is misplaced. Noah harbors a dark secret. Despite his attraction to Kit, he wishes she’d go back home and leave the investigation in the less-than-capable hands of local law enforcement. Since she’s determined to stay and look into the murder, he has no choice but to stick close and monitor her progress, in the guise of helping her. If she strays too near to the truth, he’ll have no choice but to stop her. A Case of You was a finalist in both Romance Writers of America’s RITA Awards and RT Reviewers Choice Best Book Awards. Originally published as His Secret Side.

“Look out, Janet Evanovich: Jane Delaney is a worthy rival of Stephanie Plum. Bright, smart, and incredibly funny, Undertaking Irene is a delightful laugh-out-loud roller-coaster ride.” — Lorna Barrett, New York Times best-selling author of Book Clubbed “Engaging and hilarious, Uprooting Ernie is the perfect summer read with its Long Island setting, light (but not trite) prose and very human humor.” — Tamsen Schultz, best-selling author of the Windsor Series mysteries “Uprooting Ernie is an intriguing murder mystery, full of twists and turns, interesting characters, and hilarious escapades you don’t want to miss.” — Angel Sefer, best-selling author of The Greek Isles Series “Witty characters, humorous story line and a plot so fun you won’t want to stop reading this book!... It’s laugh-out-loud funny and will make people wonder what you are reading!” — Shelley’s Book Case “This one is definitely ♥♥♥♥♥!” — Rantin’, Ravin’, & Reading “Undertaking Irene by Pamela Burford is one of the funniest books I’ve read in a long time!... I was laughing out loud right from the start… I can’t wait for book two. If you like humor with your mystery, definitely check this one out!” — Brooke Blogs, 5 Stars! “Quirky characters, an intriguing mystery, and snappy dialogue!” — Escape With Dollycas “I hated to put it down… I will be looking to read other books by Pamela Burford!” — Readalot “Oh what a fun read!... There are some seriously superb ideas in this book! The names especially—I mean, how not to love Sexy Beast, the most adorable, lovable purse-sized doggie in the world, who just happens to be a millionaire, owning a mansion for his house. And his human, the Death Diva (aka Jane Delaney)? Come on, admit you’re smiling at this point... Yeah, lots of good chuckles, a bit of nail-biting suspense, a love triangle of sorts, or at least a good dilemma in the subject—all my faves!!!... Really entertaining book!!! Two thumbs up!” — BookBug's World “The real delight of these books is the humour. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the things that Jane gets herself involved in... I loved this book and really hope that we don't have to wait too long for the next one. I for one, can't wait to see what Jane gets up to next.” — Crazy K.A.L.M. ◊ Death Diva Jane Delaney performs various tasks related to, well, dead folks. When one of those deaths begins to look suspicious, her job description suddenly expands to include amateur sleuthing. But no worries, because Jane’s canine sidekick, Sexy Beast, is there to lend moral support. Book 1: Undertaking Irene Jane Delaney does things her paying customers can’t do, don’t want to do, don’t want to be seen doing, can’t bring themselves to do, and/or don’t want it to be known they’d paid someone to do. To dead people. Life gets complicated for Jane and her Death Diva business when she’s hired to liberate a gaudy mermaid brooch from the corpse during a wake—on behalf of the rightful owner, supposedly. Well, a girl’s got to make a living, and this assignment pays better than scattering ashes, placing flowers on graves, or bawling her eyes out as a hired mourner. Unfortunately for Jane, someone else is just as eager to get his hands on that brooch, and he’s even sneakier than she is, not to mention dangerously sexy. Just when she thinks her biggest problem is grand theft mermaid, things take a murderous turn. But hey, when you’ve teamed up with a neurotic seven-pound poodle named Sexy Beast, how can you go wrong? ◊ Book 2: Uprooting Ernie Death Diva Jane is simply going about her business, which in this case requires her to empty a three-liter spigot box of cheap rosé on a grave, when she and her furry sidekick, Sexy Beast, make a grisly discovery in the town cemetery. The victim was murdered three decades ago, but memories are fresh and old grievances fresher as facts come to light and fingers start pointing. Naturally Jane must investigate. Well, what would you do if one of your best pals turned out to be Suspect Numero Uno? Meanwhile, between her amorous ex and a sexy bad boy who keeps popping up in the most distracting way—not to mention the (creepy? bizarre? pathetic?) guys she’s meeting through a dog lovers’ dating site—her love life has never been so (creepy? bizarre? pathetic?)… interesting. ◊ Book 3: Perforating Pierre Celebrity chef Pierre Dewatre has everything going for him: swoon-worthy looks, a successful restaurant, and a budding TV career, not to mention that drop-dead-sexy French accent. Unfortunately for Pierre, the drop-dead part becomes all too real when Death Diva Jane and her furry little sidekick, Sexy Beast, discover him marinating in his own juices. So to speak. And okay, so the famous chef has been accused of cooking and serving endangered species, but that couldn't possibly have anything to do with his death. Could it? The inept detective in charge of the case has homed in on a single suspect: Jane's ex, who's only the Nicest Guy in the World. She's never gotten over him, even with a certain bad-boy bartender invading her personal space at every opportunity. Throw the victim's hot Parisian brother into the mix and it's little wonder Jane is having trouble concentrating on whodunit. You'd think having a high-strung, seven-pound poodle on your team would be the key to quickly solving a complicated murder. Turns out that's not necessarily the case. Who knew?

“A fierce and powerful story of love and danger.” — New York Times best-selling author Mary Jo Putney “Gifted author Pamela Burford delivers a sexy, tension-packed sizzler with a tough, strong hero guaranteed to make our hearts throb!” — RT Book Reviews (4 stars) “I couldn’t tear myself away until I’d read the last page. The writing is fast-paced and provocative as this highly talented author once again provides a stunning story.” — Old Book Barn Gazette “Definitely two thumbs up!... A great romance and a terrific thriller! Pamela Burford is superb at building the intensity of both!” — The Literary Times “Pamela Burford is one of the best writers of romantic suspense, and her latest thriller, A Hard-hearted Hero [Going Commando], is a brilliant novel.” — Harriet Klausner for Painted Rock Reviews ◊ Kidnapped by the commando! When Elizabeth Lancaster is abducted from a nature commune, she’s terrified for her life. She hadn’t expected her cover to be blown so quickly. But who is this huge, rock-solid guy who spirits her away to a secluded estate in the mountains? When she discovers the identity of her kidnapper, one thought burns through her outrage and frustration: What is the commando going to do to me? Caleb Trent’s special-forces training didn’t prepare him for life with his beautiful captive. She’s more resourceful than he anticipated, always managing to stay one step ahead of him, and far too alluring for his peace of mind. Still, he’s determined not to let down his guard. She might be a lying conniver, but he’s duty-bound to see this mission through to the end. Going Commando was a finalist in Romance Writers of America’s RITA Awards and winner of the Heart of the West National Writing Competition! Originally published as A Hard-hearted Hero.

Celebrity chef Pierre Dewatre has everything going for him: swoon-worthy looks, a successful restaurant, and a budding TV career, not to mention that drop-dead-sexy French accent. Unfortunately for Pierre, the drop-dead part becomes all too real when Death Diva Jane and her furry little sidekick, Sexy Beast, discover him marinating in his own juices. So to speak. And okay, so the famous chef has been accused of cooking and serving endangered species, but that couldn't possibly have anything to do with his death. Could it? The inept detective in charge of the case has homed in on a single suspect: Jane's ex, who's only the Nicest Guy in the World. She's never gotten over him, even with a certain bad-boy bartender invading her personal space at every opportunity. Throw the victim's hot Parisian brother into the mix and it's little wonder Jane is having trouble concentrating on whodunit. You'd think having a high-strung, seven-pound poodle on your team would be the key to quickly solving a complicated murder. Turns out that's not necessarily the case. Who knew?

Raves for Romance by Pamela Burford: “Want to see true character growth, the healing power of love, what happens when you look below the surface? Want to read savvy dialog, good imagery, belly-laugh humor?…I feel very lucky that I’ve been introduced to Pamela Burford’s books. Talented writing such as hers makes up for so many lackluster stories on the market.” — The Romance Reader “Humor and romance under one cover! A delicious treat from Pamela Burford!” — The Literary Times “The characters linger in memory long after the last page has been turned … This one’s a keeper!” — WCRG on AOL Reviewer Board ◊ A delicious romantic comedy with a fun foodie twist! Rule Number One: Never mix business with pleasure. Restaurant reviewer Lina Holland learned that lesson by watching her beloved mentor self-destruct, and she's not about to make a similar mistake, even if the chef and owner of the restaurant she’s secretly reviewing is the most sexalicious hunk who ever seared a T-bone. It's not enough to be scrupulously impartial, she must avoid even the merest whiff of favoritism. Date a restaurateur? She can't allow herself to even think about it. Okay, she thinks about it, but that's all. Really! Chef Eric Reid is a widower struggling to raise twin boys and keep his fledgling restaurant afloat long enough for word of mouth to lift it out of the red. Little does he suspect that the intriguing new customer groaning in ecstasy over his bourbon pecan tart is none other than the legendary Lina Holland, the reviewer whose thumbs-up could spell the difference between colossal success and the extermination of his lifelong dream. No one in the industry knows what Lina looks like, but he's convinced she's a brash, zaftig shrew who applies her makeup with a putty knife. When he finds out how wrong he is, the fun really starts! Throw in a buttinsky roommate, a lecherous ex-husband, bribery by chocolate, and the fishing excursion from hell, and the result is, well, too darn hot! Originally published by Zebra books, a division of Kensington Publishing Corp.

“I would think that we’re all familiar with the old saying, ‘Opposites attract.’ Boy, do they—in a big, enjoyable, fun way… A great vacation book!... Keep water handy—be it pool, lake or ocean water. Okay, a squirt bottle will do. You’ll need to cool down from the heat in Summer Heat [The Boss’s Runaway Bride].” — The Romance Reader (4 stars) ◊ A romantic comedy novella that proves opposites really do attract! Molly Lamb is not the sort of housemate uptight Quinn Marshall is expecting when he takes his former boss up on the offer of a free month at his Cape Cod beach house. Not only does free-spirited Molly shower naked outside, and practice her trumpet at all hours, and encroach on Quinn’s personal space in the most distracting way... she’s the woman who ran out of the church moments before she was due to exchange I-do’s with the boss! All Quinn wants is a solitary vacation, a few weeks alone with no distractions to examine his options and get his life and career back on track. He doubts he’s ever been more distracted with the boss’s sexy runaway bride sleeping right upstairs. And that's before the hurricane hits! Originally published as “July” in the anthology Summer Heat.