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Murder, Curlers, and Cruises: A Valentine Beaumont Mystery (The Murder, Curlers Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Arlene McFarlane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 672 ratings
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A dead body hidden on a cruise ship in plain sight…and a plucky beautician who will stop at nothing to snag the elusive killer!

In her third fast-paced mystery, beautician Valentine Beaumont and her madcap crew sail the high seas on a Caribbean “Beauty Cruise.” When a bizarre murder takes place onboard, Valentine finds herself swept into the middle of the investigation.

If things aren’t bad enough, her mother is playing matchmaker, a loved one is kidnapped, drug smuggling is afoot, a hair contest proves disastrous, and a strange alliance between tough Detective Romero and sexy stylist Jock de Marco rubs Valentine the wrong way.

Will this impulsive beauty sleuth comb through the catastrophes and untangle the mystery, or will this voyage turn into another fatal Titanic? With Jock and Romero onboard, it’s destined to be a hot cruise!

The Murder, Curlers Series:
Book 1: Murder, Curlers, and Cream
Book 2: Murder, Curlers, and Canes
Book 3: Murder, Curlers, and Cruises
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"Absolute MUST-READS!" - Darynda Jones, New York Times/USA Today Bestselling Author

"Finally a book that is described as laugh out loud, actually is!" --Amazon Customer

"The action, disasters, and laughter are non-stop. Fans of the Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich, rejoice! A delightful new series has arrived." --Amazon Customer

"Sharp, sexy, and side-splitting. Everything I love in a good mystery!" - Darynda Jones, New York Times/USA Today Bestselling Author

"A fun-filled ride. A zany cast of characters. And a quest to find a killer. Another great book in a wonderful series!" - Wendy Byrne, USA Today Bestselling Author

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BZQ7KSK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ParadiseDeer Publishing (June 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1431 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 672 ratings

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Arlene McFarlane is the USA Today bestselling author of the Murder, Curlers series. She’s won and placed in over 30 contests, including the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, the Golden Heart®, the Daphne du Maurier, and the Chanticleer International Mystery & Mayhem Book Awards. She's also received a Voice Arts nomination for her audiobook, Murder, Curlers & Cream. The nomination landed her in L.A. where she walked the red carpet at Warner Bros. Studios.

Previously an aesthetician and salon owner, Arlene still dabbles in the beauty industry. She’s also an accomplished pianist. When time allows, she plays publicly and posts makeovers on her website.

Arlene lives with her family in Canada.

Visit arlenemcfarlane.com to learn more!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Betty V
5.0 out of 5 stars What could happen on a cruise ship?
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020
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Valentine and the gang get to sail the high seas when she wins a six-night Caribbean “Beauty Cruise” for four for the salon. If she were to be the winner of the contest, she planned on donating her winnings to the new children’s wing at Rueland Memorial. Along this cruise, one of the contestants turns up dead in an ice sculpture and Valentine’s great aunt goes missing, Valentine’s sleuthing skills rise to the occasion trying to not only solve the murder but also find Tantig. Of course, Jock is up to his old tricks and the sexual connotations continue to grow. Then who appears but Romeo to investigate the murder. The shenanigans continue between Max and Phyllis, her mother continues matchmaking and her beauty bag helping her along the way. What is Jock up t, why was she in Jock’s bed and why is she thinking Romeo is cheating on her? You’ll need to read the book to find out. It was a hilarious story that was hard to put down. The whole series is entertaining, adventurous and laugh out loud fun.
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Linda K Medlock
5.0 out of 5 stars Need some laughter in your day?
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
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After finishing the first two books in this series about Valentine, her crew and a hunky, sexy detective, I started this book and finished it in one day. I couldn’t put it down. I giggled uncontrollably, much to the irritation of my cat, at Valentine’s madcap adventures and crazy decisions. If you need some fun in your life, and who doesn’t, spend some time with these characters. You will love them. I’ve already started the next book.
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LINDA J.
4.0 out of 5 stars Mystery with a little fun
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
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If you like mysteries with a sense of humor then this book is for you. I love the characters and if you read the series you'll get to know them well. I can almost visualize the mess surrounding Valentine!
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Pamela R Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun-filled mystery on a Caribbean "Beauty Cruise"
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018
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This laugh-out-loud series gets better with each book as Valentine and the gang head off on a fun-filled Caribbean "Beauty Cruise" that also includes a good mystery, mayhem, twists and turns. I absolutely love Valentine and her dynamic with the other characters, especially swoon-worthy Detective Michael Romero and sexy stylist Jock de Marco. I was glued to the book from beginning to end and turning the pages faster than ever to see what was going to happen.

Murder, Curlers, and Cruises is a must-read for fans of well-crafted humorous cozy mysteries. I can't wait to see what Ms. McFarlane has in store for Valentine and her madcap crew in book four. I received an advance reader copy of this book from the author and this is my unbiased review. I enjoyed the book so much, I purchased a copy to read again later.
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Kay Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars Valentine goes to sea
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2018
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Valentine Beaumont goes to sea in Arlene McFarlane’s Murder, Curlers & Cruises. When she wins passage on a beauty cruise for her salon, she sets out with Max, Jock, and Phyllis, all of them competing in an onboard makeover contest (with Valentine’s family tagging along). When one of the contestants turns up dead in an ice sculpture and Valentine’s great aunt goes missing, Valentine’s sleuthing skills rise to the occasion, along with a bottle of nail polish remover and a very sturdy nail file. To add to Valentine’s dismay, she’s pretty sure something’s going on with Romero and a cop named Belinda, and who’s leaving that trail of Tic Tacs around the ship? And just how did Valentine’s stilettos end up on that ceiling fan? Another fun adventure, number three in the Murder & Curlers series.
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Carol Tikkanen
3.0 out of 5 stars Murder, Curlers, and Cruises mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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I like the humor in these books but this was was a bit too far fetched with 2 good looking hunks after the heroine and her keeping both on the hook like a immature gal. Maybe I need a break from these storylines.
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Jeanette S
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and exciting read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
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I really enjoyed reading this book! Laughed and laughed, enjoyed the storyline. All the characters are funny at times, serious when necessary. Cannot wait to see what happens to Valentine in the next book.
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Bazinganonni
4.0 out of 5 stars Finally
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018
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It took 3 books but Romero and Val are together! (Spoiler alert) Despite this, I think I like the second book the best. Mac's one liners are hilarious!
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Anita Post
5.0 out of 5 stars Another slapstick adventure in the Valentine Beaumont series
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2022
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The hairdresser and her sidekick embark on the trip of a lifetime and Valentine stumbles into another murder. The usual mayhem ensues. Fans of Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum and other series will love these books.
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Barbara Hembling
5.0 out of 5 stars Three great books.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2018
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Loved them all. Can not wait or number four. Will have to follow this author. I hate the word limit on this thing.
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Mystery and Mayhem with Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspence! Romance!Laughter!
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2019
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This third installment of the Valentine Beaumont mystery series takes us on a fun, wacky cruise. The cast of characters always provide laughs along the way to solving another murder while we're always interested to find out what will happen with the 2 dishy men in Valentine"s life. This will be one cruise you won't want to miss.
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Brant Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2019
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funny, good read, great love story
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Jenilyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Cruise Ship Chaos - Excellent Read
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2018
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Another great book by Arlene McFarlane. Fun and mysterious; it's exciting to follow Valentine and and all of the colourful characters through their crazy adventures. And romance...are you team Jock or team Romaro? I highly recommend all of books in this series.
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