Killer in High Heels (High Heels Mysteries)

The 2nd in the Maddie Springer detective series. Loved getting to know her wild friends and family a bit more. But, I could do without the very in-depth description of Maddie getting dressed and eating fast food. Also, I really like this series but Maddie is a heck of a lot like Bubbles Yablonsky.

Do you believe "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?" Maddie Springer, a shoe designer from L. A., is counting on it. Gemma Halliday provides for us a fun adventure to Sin City in Killer in High Heels, the second book in a great series that I am thoroughly enjoying. Maddie is a delightful character with a super hunky "hasn't-answered-my-texts" boyfriend, a protective mother who thinks she's in Palm Springs, and friends who are up for a last-minute trip to Las Vegas.

After an unexpected and disturbing message from her estranged father, Maddie finds herself getting tangled up investigating a suspicious suicide of a drag queen. She runs afoul of her detective boyfriend, aggressive tabloid reporter, and the "Mob," as she tries to find her father and uncover the truth before she herself becomes the headline.

Gemma Halliday provides an exciting story with twists and turns, quirky characters only found in Vegas, and a delightful lead who despite her friend urging her to be healthy, loves Vegas buffets. She's my kind of gal! So blend up pitcher of cocktails, plate up a batch of wings, and head off to Vegas... I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF MY TRIP!!

I have read all the High Heel Books . Once I start I can't put them down . They are funny, the chemistry the characters have is great . Love how Maddie solves the mysteries. You don't know until the end who I guilty, that and the humor keeps me hooked on these books !!!

this is a great series. love a good comedy, mystery with some romance. my favorite kind of book. Suggest reading the whole series

Once again another murder mystery with Maddie. I really liked the first book in this series, as I said in my earlier review of Spying in High Heels. I was super excited about this book, mainly because I had such a fun ride with the first book, and the authors tone is just so enjoyable to read. I have to say that I am glad to see that the authors tone has remained completely consistent, I love the humor infused through every aspect of the book. I could really see myself wanting to sit down and have dinner with Maddie, she's just so funny and likable.

This second book is much more Maddie seeking out trouble, that trouble finding her. In the first book, he boyfriend just up and disappeared and she responding in a neurotic but somewhat normal girlfriend way. This book Maddie has to cross state lines to find the trouble, although in her defense she did just get a rather unnerving voicemail from her long lost father, so I can understand the desire to see him out.

The one thing I didn't really enjoy about this book, and maybe "not enjoy" is to strong a term, but I felt like some of the threads in the story were not completely wrapped up. For instance, Maddie meets Felix, a writer for the tabloids, who helps/follows her around looking for his next story. When all the action is done, basically he disappears, Maddie picks up a paper and reads what he wrote. I could have done with at least some kind of after action interaction between the two of them, after all they did survive some pretty insane circumstance.

Another thread that wasn't fully wrapped up to me, was the relationship Maddie has with her father. Again when all the action was over with, Larry leaves Maddie a phone message, and she listens to it, but that is kind of where things end. You don't see the two of them getting together and really talking, no working anything out, or even a promise to keep in touch; just an unreturned voicemail.

Those two things aside, I really enjoyed the book. It was another really fun time reading along with Maddie's adventures. There was some really interesting new characters to pop up, most I assume only for this book. But some characters have the potential to continue on with the series, like Marco, who was amusing for me from the beginning. I can't wait to see how things continue forward with Ramirez, I really love the chemistry between him and Maddie.

Overall, this was a really solid second book, and I would recommend it to just about anyone. Who doesn't love a good mystery with some humor thrown in?

Ms. Halliday has done it again! This is a fun, entertaining read. The characters are believable and fun. The weiting style is smooth and east to read.

I can't wait to continue reading this series!

This is the second book in the High Heels series starring Maddie Springer. The first book was very interesting and held my attention, and the second book was even better. I was laughing out loud through the whole book, and literally couldn't put it down. It was a page turner, and I'd recommend it to any person who wants to read a chick-lit, romantic, cozy mystery.

I was rooting for Maddie and Ramirez the whole way through. I can't wait to start the 3rd one. It's a fast, fun read for a rainy day, road trip, weekend, whatever the occasion may be. I finished the book in 2 days-- it was that good.

While many say the main character gets on their nerves, honestly you love her. You can't help but love all the characters in the series. Gemma Halliday is a good writer and keeps readers interested.

I actually liked this book better than the first one. However I DO NOT SUGGEST READING OUT OF ORDER IN THIS SERIES.