Poison Me by Cami Checketts
Jake Merrill was raised by his
grandmother, Ruby, and her hilarious friends. After a suspicious death at the
retirement home where Ruby lives, she enlists Jake and Chanel, the beautiful
activities director, to help her find the killer.
But secrets Ruby has kept for
decades threaten her family and the man she’s always loved but could never
have. Chanel’s unstable ex-boyfriend, a presumably dead relative, and vicious
criminals add to the confusion. Time is running out as Jake, Chanel, and Ruby
desperately search for clues to solve the murders and fight to save those they
love.
Poison Me made me laugh out loud and thoroughly enjoy myself. I wish
I had a friend like Ruby! Snappy dialogue, romance, and a strong sense of
family made this book well worth reading.
Rachel
Ann Nunes, bestselling author of Line of
Fire and Before I Say Goodbye
Excerpt
Jake studied Chanel for a moment and then
turned to Ellie with a warning glance. “Don’t even think about it, Aunt Ellie.
I’d rather take you to dinner.”
Ellie laughed. “I’m flattered, dear, but
Marissa informs me I’m too old.”
“Darn right,” Marissa said. “Disgusting the
way you throw yourself at the boy.”
Ellie chuckled. “At least I have fun,” she
said, then hollered, “Chanel? Get out here and meet Ruby’s grandson.”
Ruby watched the interchange with
trepidation. How would Jake handle Ellie’s interference? Would he ever allow
himself to fall in love again?
“Aunt Ellie,” Jake said under his breath.
“Stop, please.”
Chanel glanced at Ellie and held up a
finger.
“I can find my own dates.” Jake jammed a
hand through his dark hair.
Ellie grinned. “I’m sure you can, but you
never involve me, and you know how I hate to be left out.”
He crossed his arms and frowned, not
answering. Ruby wished Ellie would leave him alone, but someday he’d have to
put himself back in the dating market. What better time than now? Chanel was a
darling girl.
Seconds later, Chanel hung up the phone and
walked to their table. Her eyes flickered to Jake before she focused on Ellie.
She pulled a bit of her hair forward, shadowing the large birthmark that
started at the corner of her left eye and disappeared on her forehead beneath
her gold-highlighted hair. “Good morning, ladies. Can I do something for you?”
“You sure can.” Ellie jabbed her finger at
Jake. “We need you to take this fine young man off our hands.”
Jake’s face darkened. Ruby waited,
wondering if he would explain he wasn’t dating and probably never would be.
Instead he plastered on a smile and stood to shake the activities director’s
hand. “I’m Jake and these sweet—” he stared pointedly at Ellie “—ladies are
giving you a hard time.”
Author Cami Checketts
Cami is a part-time author, part-time exercise consultant, part-time housekeeper, full-time wife, and overtime mother of four adorable boys. Sleep and relaxation are fond memories. She's never been happier.
A portion of the proceeds from Cami's books will be donated to The Child & Family Support Center. For more information on this worthy cause, please go to www.cachecfsc.org
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