Coretta spoke up and addressed the crowd in her most authoritative voice: “I apologize for this inconvenience. Apparently, there has been some sort of electrical failure that has caused a blackout. I would advise you to take out your cell phones and use the lights from those devices until I can find some candles. A candlelit art reception, not bad, right?” She spoke lightheartedly, trying to allay the concerns of her guests.
As a handful of people dug into their pockets for their cell phones, Coretta felt a body press against her backside. “Excuse me,” she murmured to whomever had collided with her. The moment she spoke, a gloved hand smacked against her face and covered her mouth while a menacing arm pressed into her belly and knocked the wind out of her. Gasping for air, she wriggled in the death-grip of the gloved man, frantically biting on his covered hand to get him to release her. As her teeth sank into the thick fabric, his grasp tightened even more around her waist until she thought her ribs would shatter.
Roughly, the man dragged her backwards towards the darker recesses of the gallery. Lighting the way with a tiny flashlight clenched between his teeth, he pushed Coretta down the stairs into the cellar…
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Thank you for reading The Scarlet Suit Murder. I hope you enjoyed reading about Natalie’s sleuthing & realizing her dream of owning a bed and breakfast! I welcome your feedback and make an effort to personally respond to every email I receive. Write to me at anisaclairewest@yahoo.com.
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Titles Available by Anisa Claire West
COZY MYSTERY
& ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
A Pastry Thief in Paris
Cake Battered
Cappuccino Twist
Champagne Deception
Cookie Dough Crook
Cupcake Shop Clues
Dark Chocolate Murder
Deep Dish Lies
Hotcake Homicide
Hot Fudge Fraud
Northern Moonlight
Wild Autumn
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Orca Dance, Book 2
Leopard Rhythm, Book 3
Mermaid Gold, Book 4
HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Eternal Melody
ANTHOLOGIES
Chocolate Covered Crimes
Exotic Daydream
Passion’s Raindrops
Silver Goddess
Sweet as Pie Crimes
Tasty Crimes
About the Author
Anisa Claire West graduated with honors from Yale University and also holds a Master of Arts degree in Literature and Teaching. Learning about cultures is Anisa’s passion, and she has studied more than half a dozen languages including French, Arabic, and Italian. A certified yoga instructor, Anisa embraces mind-body fitness, animal advocacy, and a compassionate lifestyle. She also enjoys European cuisine and has sampled more than a few of the French recipes included in this book!