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Special Edition (Sprayed Edges): A Samantha True Novel
By Kristi Rose
Series: A Samantha True Mystery
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Some days, no matter how awful, are not worth a do-over. One wild weekend in Vegas, Samantha True and her boyfriend impulsively marry. Six months later, she learns three things about her new husband: He's been killed in a freak accident. She's inherited his secret PI... Read More
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When her husband dies, Samantha inherits his PI business and discovers his double life. Armed with YouTube tutorials and desperation, she must find answers before the criminals hunting his secrets find her.

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Some days, no matter how awful, are not worth a do-over.

One wild weekend in Vegas, Samantha True and her boyfriend impulsively marry. Six months later, she learns three things about her new husband:

  1. He's been killed in a freak accident.
  2. She's inherited his secret PI business.
  3. He had another wife.

Broke and devastated, she dives into learning the PI business—how hard can it be? Following a binge-watching "How To" session on YouTube, Samantha's ready to take her first case.

When mysterious strangers show up at her doorstep demanding information about her dead husband, she realises she's in over her head.

Samantha must discover who he really was. But what if the truth puts her in danger, too?

Series: A Samantha True Mystery

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    All Bets Are Off
    Some days, no matter how awful, are not worth a do-over. One wild weekend in Vegas, Samantha True and her boyfriend impulsively marry. Six months later, she learns three things about her new husband: He's been killed in a freak accident. She's inherited his secret PI business. He had another wife. Broke and devastated, she dives into learning the PI...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798295845246

Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2026

Imprint: Vintage Housewife Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 380

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About the Author

Hey! I'm Kristi. I write romances that will tug your heartstrings and laugh out loud mysteries. In all my stories you'll fall in love with the cast of characters, they'll become old, fun friends. My one hope is that I create stories that satisfy any of your book cravings and provide that minication you deserve. When I'm not writing I'm spinning (riding a stationary bike- I'm obsessed with having smaller calves. Mine Are HUGE- and not in a good way, ya'll), repurposing Happy Planners, or drinking a London Fog (hot tea with frothy milk). I'm the mom of 2 and a milspouse (retired). We live in the Pacific Northwest and are under-prepared if one of the volcanoes erupts. Here are 3 things about me: - I lived on the outskirts of an active volcano (Mt.Etna) - A spider bit me and it laid eggs in my arm (my kids don't know that story yet) - I grew up in Central Florida and have skied in lakes with gators. I'd love to get to know you better. Join my Read & Relax community and then fire off an email and tell me 3 things about you! Not ready to join? Email me below or follow me at one of the links below. Thanks for popping by! You can connect with Kristi at any of the following: www.kristirose.net kristi@kristirose.net

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