Synopses & Reviews
BOTTOMS UP! IRS special agent Tara Halloway is about to face her biggest challenge yet. But as they always say, when life gives you peaches, make sangria… When it comes to exposing tax fraud, Tara and her partner Eddie are really cleaning up. From their brilliant takedown of the disappearing “Tax Wizard” to their perfectly planned downfall of the “Deduction Diva,” theyve earned the respect of their peers at Criminal Investigations. Now Taras ready to celebrate with an ice-cold pitcher of peach sangria—even if her next case is totally the pits…
“Kellys protagonist [is] a kindred spirit to Stephanie Plum: feisty and tenacious...laughs and nonstop action.”—RT Book Reviews
Taras looking forward to a challenge but, back at the office, everyones looking for love. Her boss Lu “The Lobo” Lobozinski and office virgin Josh Schmidt are signing up for an online dating service, and—to Taras dismay—so is her crush, Special Agent Nick Pratt. Taras trying to act chill. But when she learns that her next case involves cash-funneling to terrorists, its not just her love life thats on the rocks. Its her life, period.
“Smart, sassy, and so much fun!”—New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday
Review
Praise forDEATH, TAXES, AND A SKINNY NO-WHIP LATTE
“Readers will find Kellys protagonist a kindred spirit to Stephanie Plum: feisty and tenacious, with a self-deprecating sense of humor. Tara is flung into some unnerving situations, including encounters with hired thugs, would-be muggers, and head lice. The laughs lighten up the scary bits, and the nonstop action and snappy dialogue keep the standard plot moving along at a good pace.”—RT Book Reviews
“Readers should be prepared for a laugh fest. The writer is first class and there is a lot of humor contained in this series. It is a definite keeper.” —Night Owl Romance
“A quirky, fun tale that pulls you in with its witty heroine and outlandish situations… Youll laugh at Taras predicaments, and cheer her on as she nearly single-handedly tackles the case.” —Romance Reviews Today
“It is hard not to notice a sexy CPA with a proclivity for weapons. Kellys sophomore series title…has huge romance crossover appeal.”—Library Journal
DEATH, TAXES, AND A FRENCH MANICURE
“Keep your eye on Diane Kelly—her writing is tight, smart and laugh-out-loud funny.”—Kristan Higgins, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
“A hilarious, sexy, heart-pounding ride, that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tara Holloway is the IRSs answer to Stephanie Plum—smart, sassy, and so much fun. Kellys debut has definitely earned her a spot on my keeper shelf!”—New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday
“The subject of taxation usually makes people cry, but prepare to laugh your assets off with Diane Kellys hilarious debut.” —Jana DeLeon, author of the Ghost-in-Law series
“Quirky, sexy, and downright fabulous. Zany characters you cant help but love, and a plot that will knock your socks off. This is the most fun Ive had reading in forever!” —New York Times bestselling author Christie Craig
Synopsis
BOTTOMS UP! IRS special agent Tara Halloway is about to face her biggest challenge yet. But as they always say, when life gives you peaches, make sangria… When it comes to exposing tax fraud, Tara and her partner Eddie are really cleaning up. From their brilliant takedown of the disappearing “Tax Wizard” to their perfectly planned downfall of the “Deduction Diva,” theyve earned the respect of their peers at Criminal Investigations. Now Taras ready to celebrate with an ice-cold pitcher of peach sangria—even if her next case is totally the pits…
“Kellys protagonist [is] a kindred spirit to Stephanie Plum: feisty and tenacious...laughs and nonstop action.”—RT Book Reviews
Taras looking forward to a challenge but, back at the office, everyones looking for love. Her boss Lu “The Lobo” Lobozinski and office virgin Josh Schmidt are signing up for an online dating service, and—to Taras dismay—so is her crush, Special Agent Nick Pratt. Taras trying to act chill. But when she learns that her next case involves cash-funneling to terrorists, its not just her love life thats on the rocks. Its her life, period.
“Smart, sassy, and so much fun!”—New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday
Synopsis
Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria
Diane Kelly
When it comes to exposing tax fraud, Tara and her partner Eddie are really cleaning up. From their brilliant takedown of the disappearing “Tax Wizard” to their perfectly planned downfall of the “Deduction Diva,” theyve earned the respect of their peers at Criminal Investigations. Now Taras ready to celebrate with an ice-cold pitcher of peach sangria—even if her next case is totally the pits…
Taras looking forward to a challenge but, back at the office, everyones looking for love. Her boss Lu “The Lobo” Lobozinski and office virgin Josh Schmidt are signing up for an online dating service, and—to Taras dismay—so is her crush, Special Agent Nick Pratt. Taras trying to act chill. But when she learns that her next case involves cash-funneling to terrorists, its not just her love life thats on the rocks. Its her life, period.
Synopsis
Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria from A Tara Holloway Novel series
Diane Kelly
When it comes to exposing tax fraud, Tara and her partner Eddie are really cleaning up. From their brilliant takedown of the disappearing “Tax Wizard” to their perfectly planned downfall of the “Deduction Diva,” theyve earned the respect of their peers at Criminal Investigations. Now Taras ready to celebrate with an ice-cold pitcher of peach sangria—even if her next case is totally the pits…
Taras looking forward to a challenge but, back at the office, everyones looking for love. Her boss Lu “The Lobo” Lobozinski and office virgin Josh Schmidt are signing up for an online dating service, and—to Taras dismay—so is her crush, Special Agent Nick Pratt. Taras trying to act chill. But when she learns that her next case involves cash-funneling to terrorists, its not just her love life thats on the rocks. Its her life, period.
About the Author
Diane Kelly is a tax attorney by day, writer by night. A recipient of the 2009 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements, she has received more than two dozen RWA chapter awards. Dianes fiction, tax and humor pieces have appeared in True Love Magazine, Writers Digest Yearbook, Romance Writers Report, Byline Magazine, and other publications.