Synopses & Reviews
Hitting the books. Solving murders. Counting calories.
Its all in a days work for Tara Holloway, the U.S. Treasurys latest, greatest, soon-to-be-skinniest weapon against the biggest, richest tax cheats in the nation…
When she joined the Criminal Investigations Division, Tara knew shed be investigating some very real crooks. Forget about waitresses hiding tips from the IRS or babysitters not declaring income! Tara and her partner, Eddie, are going after one of countrys richest, dirtiest felons. Being on a diet doesnt help Taras mood much. Hopefully, by the time the investigation is over, shell be sitting somewhere in a string bikini, far, far away…
“PREPARE TO LAUGH YOUR ASSETS OFF.”—Jana DeLeon, author of the Ghost-in-Law mysteries
But first: Reality. Marcos Mendoza is a suspected loan shark with connections across the Mexican border. Hes never been accused of any crimes, yet his business associates have a history of disappearing…and resurfacing…in body bags. Will Tara risk life, limb, and the pursuit of filing a joint tax return with her maybe-serious boyfriend Brett? Fighting crime, like drinking a cup of coffee with low-fat milk and artificial sweetener, is often bittersweet…
“HUNTING DOWN TAX CHEATS HAS NEVER ADDED UP TO SO MUCH FUN!”—Robin Kaye, award-winning author of The Domestic Gods series
Review
Praise for Diane Kelly: “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 on Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte
"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 on Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte "Kellys novel is off to a fast start and never slows down. There is suspense but also laugh aloud moments. If you enjoy Stephanie Plum in the Evanovich novels you will love Tara Holloway!"--Reader to Reader on Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte "Diane Kelly gives the reader an action packed thriller bursting at the seams with humor."--Single Titles on Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte
“Death, Taxes and a French Manicure is 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 Death, Taxes and a French Manicure.”—Jana DeLeon, author of the Ghost-in-Law mysteries
“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!”—Christie Craig, award-winning author of the Hotter In Texas series on Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure
“Tara Holloway is Gin Bombays BFF, or would be if they knew each other. Kellys novel is smart, sexy and funny enough to make little girls want to be IRS agents when they grow up!” —Leslie Langtry, author of the Bombay Assassins mystery series on Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure
“Diane Kelly takes us on a wild ride as IRS very Special Agent Tara Holloway tackles white-collar criminals and some...not quite so white. With a quirky cast of characters, snappy dialogue, and a Bernie Madoff style pyramid scheme—hunting down tax cheats has never added up to so much fun!”—Robin Kaye, award-winning author of The Domestic Gods series on Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure
Synopsis
Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte
Diane Kelly
Its all in a days work for Tara Holloway, the U.S. Treasurys latest, greatest, soon-to-be-skinniest weapon against the biggest, richest tax cheats in the nation…
When she joined the Criminal Investigations Division, Tara knew shed be investigating some very real crooks. Forget about waitresses hiding tips from the IRS or babysitters not declaring income! Tara and her partner, Eddie, are going after one of countrys richest, dirtiest felons. Being on a diet doesnt help Taras mood much. Hopefully, by the time the investigation is over, shell be sitting somewhere in a string bikini, far, far away…
But first: Reality. Marcos Mendoza is a suspected loan shark with connections across the Mexican border. Hes never been accused of any crimes, yet his business associates have a history of disappearing…and resurfacing…in body bags. Will Tara risk life, limb, and the pursuit of filing a joint tax return with her maybe-serious boyfriend Brett? Fighting crime, like drinking a cup of coffee with low-fat milk and artificial sweetener, is often bittersweet…
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.