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ALSO BY DIANE KELLY
Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure
Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte
Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray
Death, Taxes, and a Sequined Clutch(an e-original novella)
Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria
Death, Taxes, and Hot Pink Leg Warmers
Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream
Death, Taxes, and Mistletoe Mayhem (an e-original novella)
Death, Taxes, and Silver Spurs
Death, Taxes, and Cheap Sunglasses
Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli
Death, Taxes, and a Satin Garter
Paw Enforcement
Paw and Order
Upholding the Paw (an e-original novella)
Laying Down the Paw
Against the Paw
Above the Paw
Praise for Diane Kelly
“Tara’s sharp mind, sharp wit, and sharp skills are brought to life under the topnotch writing of Diane Kelly.”
—Romance Reviews Today (Perfect 10)
—Romance Reviews Today on DEATH, TAXES, AND SILVER SPURS
“[A] sure-shot success!”
—Fresh Fiction
“Witty, remarkable, and ever so entertaining.”
—Affaire de Coeur on DEATH, TAXES, AND GREEN TEA ICE CREAM
“Be prepared for periodic unpredictable, uncontrollable laughing fits. Wonderful scenarios abound when it comes to Tara going undercover in this novel about tax evasion, drugs and (of course) guns. Good depth of characters and well-developed chapters are essential when casting a humorous series and Ms. Kelly excels in both departments.”
—Night Owl Reviews on DEATH, TAXES, AND HOT PINK LEG WARMERS
“Plenty of action and romantic drama round out this laugh-out-loud novel. Fans of Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series or Pollero’s Finley Tanner series will enjoy the fast-paced antics and fruity cocktails of Tara Holloway.”
—RT Book Reviews
“IRS special agent Tara Holloway is back in another action-packed, laugh-filled adventure that is sure to keep you entertained from beginning to end.”
—Fallen Angel Reviews on DEATH, TAXES, AND PEACH SANGRIA
“Diane Kelly knows how to rock the romance, and roll the story right into a delightful mix of high drama with great characters.”
—The Reading Reviewer
“This is a rollicking adventure that will have you rooting for the IRS for once—and you won’t want to put it down until you find out how Tara will overcome all the obstacles in her way. Keep turning those pages—you’ll love every second as you try to find out!”
—Reader to Reader Reviews on DEATH, TAXES, AND EXTRA-HOLD HAIRSPRAY
“Readers will find Kelly’s protagonist a kindred spirit to Stephanie Plum: feisty and tenacious, with a self-deprecating sense of humor. Tara is flung into some unnerving situations, including encounters with hired thugs, would-be muggers, and head lice. The laughs lighten up the scary bits, and the nonstop action and snappy dialogue keep the standard plot moving along at a good pace.”
—RT Book Reviews on DEATH, TAXES, AND A SKINNY NO-WHIP LATTE
“It is hard not to notice a sexy CPA with a proclivity for weapons. Kelly’s series … has huge romance crossover appeal.”
—Library Journal
About the Author
Diane Kelly is a former assistant state attorney general and tax advisor, who had many brushes with white-collar criminals during her career. When she realized her experiences made excellent fodder for novels, her fingers hit the keyboard and thus began her Special Agent Tara Holloway romantic mystery series. Diane is also a proud graduate of her hometown’s Citizen Police Academy. Diane lives in north Texas with her own romantic hero and a houseful of spoiled rotten cats and dogs.
For more information and the latest news, visit her Web site and sign up for her newsletter at www.dianekelly.com. You can also find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dianekellybooks, and follow her on Twitter at @dianekellybooks, or sign up for email updates here.
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Contents
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Acknowledgments
Chapter One: Over the Moon
Chapter Two: Coyote Ugly
Chapter Three: Held for Ransom
Chapter Four: Up, Up, and Away
Chapter Five: Form over Substance
Chapter Six: Winners and Losers
Chapter Seven: Hitting a Sour Note
Chapter Eight: Runaround
Chapter Nine: All Abuzz
Chapter Ten: Hide and Seek
Chapter Eleven: Bustles and Trains and Ruffles and Lace
Chapter Twelve: TV Addiction
Chapter Thirteen: The Old Flame Flickers
Chapter Fourteen: Who We Are
Chapter Fifteen: Hail, No!
Chapter Sixteen: Let Them Eat Cake
Chapter Seventeen: Lost Dog
Chapter Eighteen: Talk Is Cheap. Lawyers Aren’t.
Chapter Nineteen: Comfort Is Yours in America
Chapter Twenty: Making Up Is Hard to Do
Chapter Twenty-One: Sunny Side Up
Chapter Twenty-Two: Missing Connections
Chapter Twenty-Three: Cupcakes and Chaos Theory
Chapter Twenty-Five: Put in Your Batteries!
Chapter Twenty-Six: Singles and Doubles
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Making the Connection
Chapter Twenty-Eight: You Can’t Spell Smile Without L-I-E-S
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Stairway to Hell
Chapter Thirty: Up, Up, and Away
Chapter Thirty-One: Another Puppet on a String
Chapter Thirty-Two: Home Sweet Home
Also by Diane Kelly
Praise for Diane Kelly
About the Author
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
DEATH, TAXES, AND SWEET POTATO FRIES
Copyright © 2017 by Diane Kelly
Cover illustration © Monika Roe
Author Photo © Kyle Cavener
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