Undercover in High Heels by Gemma Halliday

Set on the set of Magnolia Lane, TV’s newest hit, Maddie finds herself in the middle of a real life story as she investigates a young starlet’s death. Each star seems to have a motive and too much publicity complicates everything.

A cute mystery story with a good sense of humor is always bound to catch my attention.

Details: Making It, September 2007

Excellence Rating: Very Good

Killer in High Heels by Gemma Halliday

The sequel to Spying In High Heels features Maddie Springer wrapped up in the middle of a big mystery. This time her father who ran off a long time ago to Vegas, makes a desperate call for help. So she hits the road in search of her father. Combining a good mystery with a nice batch of wacky characters and this book is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Details: Making It, March 2007

Excellence Rating: Very Good

Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday

Maddie Springer’s day started out badly when she realized she was late. Not late for work or late with her newest shoe design, but late as in “oh my god, I might be pregnant”. When she stops by to give the father, Richard Howe, the news, she finds him in the middle of an argument with a dangerous looking man. When the guy leaves, Richard cancels their lunch date. But when the dangerous guy returns, Maddie learns that Jack Ramirez is a detective for the LAPD. He lets her know that Richard is married and may have left the country with 20 million in embezzled funds. Maddie is furious and begins her own investigation only to be shot at and accused of murder. Now Maddie needs to stay one step ahead of Ramirez as she attempts to find the real villain, only Ramirez is ready to do nearly anything he can to stop her.

This is an cute chick-lit story and I really liked the pregnant angle. Add in a cast of wacky characters ranging from her mother who is planning her own bachelor party to her best friend who changes boyfriends quicker than most people change socks. There’s a lot of humor packed in this book and if you like chick-lit, I think reading it will bring a smile to your face.

Details: Making It, August 2006

Bottom line: A very good book