DIANE KELLY is a former state assistant attorney general and tax advisor who spent much of her career fighting, or inadvertently working for, white-collar criminals. She is also a proud graduate of the Mansfield, Texas Citizens Police Academy. Diane combines her fascination with crime and her love of animals in her stories. Diane now lives in North Carolina, where she spends her days catering to her demanding cats or walking her dogs in the region's beautiful woods. She is the author of the Tara Holloway series, the Paw Enforcement series, and the House Flipper series. Getaway With Murder is the first in the Mountain Lodge series.
A twisty tale of innocent victims, petty criminals, and devious masterminds as Whitney has to untangle the truth behind who killed the affable delivery guy with a hidden past --Criminal Element Praise for the House Flipper series: [Diane] is beloved for her delightfully fun amateur sleuth sagas. --Woman's World (A Book Club Pick of the Week) A cat, a can-do heroine, and a corpse in the flower bed. You're going to laugh. --Christie Craig, New York Times bestselling author of the Texas Justice series [A] heroine who is as good with a hammer as she is with a one-liner. Whitney and her adorable scaredy-cat Sawdust are a welcome addition to your home and bookshelf. --Kellye Garrett, Anthony, Agatha, and Lefty Award Winning Author of the Hollywood Homicide series This is a pleasant and comfy read, particularly for dedicated HGTV fans familiar with the concept of flipping houses. --Mystery Scene Magazine [A] well-written mystery, interesting characters and a cat that shares feelings. --Red Carpet Crash The author does a fine job sussing out crazy characters, frenetic fans, and more in this finely tuned plot. Ms. Kelly definitely knows the winning recipe of cozy mysteries. I absolutely love her stories! Murder With a View is a perplexing page-turner! --Romance Junkies Praise for Diane Kelly: Humor, romance, and surprising LOL moments. What more can you ask for? --Romance and Beyond Brimming with intelligence, a devious plot and plenty of imagination. --Romance Junkies Outstanding! --Night Owl Reviews Tara Holloway is the IRS's answer to Stephanie Plum-smart, sassy, and so much fun. --New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday Chock-full of fun and energy. --Romance Reviews Today Smart and laugh-out-loud funny. --New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins