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I’ve always thought of myself as a late bloomer, so it’s not really a surprise that it’s taken me over 30 books to finally find a genre that I love. Thankfully, after exploring dead girls, killer fairies, and small-town romances, I have finally settled on cosy murders.<\/p>

And what a joy it’s been to step into the world of Little Shaw and create havoc for my four widows, Ginny, JM, Tuppence and Hen as I throw them into murder after murder. And while I would feel bad about it, quite frankly I’m having too much fun.<\/p>

So, if you haven’t read any of The Widows’ Detective Club,\u00a0<\/strong>just remember it’s never too late to start. If I had to describe my style I would say that it’s full of friendship, warmth and a few giggles along the way.\u00a0<\/p>

P.S. don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter and receive a free copy
of The Widows’ Guide to Little Shaw<\/b>, which is a companion to the books
and gives you a full list of the characters and locations where each
story takes place. It will be updated with every book and won’t contain
any spoilers. Note to self: no spoilers, Amanda<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2019This was such a lovely read! Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club!\u2019
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Reader Review <\/strong>The Widows’ Guide to Murder<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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‘An utterly delightful read. It’s a very cozy mystery and has MC Beaton vibes, which I love.’
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‘Well, this series is just a treat! I Highly recommend this delightful murder mystery.’\u00a0
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‘Kept me hooked. It reminded me of Murder She Wrote. I highly suggest this if you’re looking for a fun mystery.’
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‘It’s The Lovely Bones meets Bridget Jones in this fluffy take on what happens after death.’
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‘Ashby’s clever dialogue and familiarity with all things Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer) combine to create a light and addictive tongue-in-cheek homage to both standard romance novels and all things Goth. <\/p>

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‘With interesting characters and a fresh plot, this absorbing read addresses everything from peer pressure to intelligent guy pals to self-reliance, with just enough paranormal activity to maintain an edge. The message never overwhelms the fun in this frothy paranormal romp.’<\/p>

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