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  1. Debbie Wilder
    Salinas, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    As entertaining as the previous book.
    January 10, 2015
    Debbie Wilder
    Salinas, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Dolled Up to Die, Cate Kincaid Files Series #2.
    It was an absolute joy to follow Cate as she works her way through another maze of clues to find a killer. She was joined again on this trip by Uncle Joe, Rebecca, Octavia, and Mitch.

    We had a new cast of victims, clients and suspects which were nicely developed and presented. The mis-steps that Cate made on this case were as humorous as the ones on the first case. She has made progress in her skills as a PI, but it is very apparent that she has much more to learn about the job.
  2. lcjohnson1988
    Indiana
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    August 28, 2013
    lcjohnson1988
    Indiana
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Dolled Up to Die, Cate Kincaid Files Series #2.
    Dolled Up to Die is an exemplary sequel to Dying to Read, the Cate Kincaid Files. Here is a young woman who has a penchant for finding herself in dangerous situations no matter how hard she tries to avoid them. Kate is an associate private investigator working for her uncle and caretaker of Octavia the cat. In Dying to Read, you will learn about the adoption of the cat by Kate as well as how the young lady ends up in a profession filled with risks at every turn.

    Dolled Up to Die is a continuation of the escapades of Kate as a P. I. along with a possible budding romance with Mitch, who is a computer genius and in business partnership with his friend Lance in the computer field. It is part mystery with a twist of humor sprinkled throughout the novel, along with Kate learning to listen to the voice of the Lord as she helps people. A murder has been committed and at first, the owner of the house makes it sound like an emergency when she calls Kate. However, as it turns out, Jo makes lifelike dolls and hers were destroyed. As the two women walk through Jo's house, a human body is located.

    Added into the mix is a mother in-law who uses unconventional methods in her business that come to full light when she is later discovered to be a victim of murder too. Now Kate has two murders without a single clue or person standing out amongst many other characters. Throughout the story readers will get entangled in the various twists and turns of the plot finding, themselves cracking up at the occasional funny one liners.

    I really enjoyed Dying to Read and the author Lorena McCourtney's writing was brand new to me. When the sequel, Dolled Up to Die, was available to read, I grabbed it in anticipation of continuation of the characters I was introduced to before. The humor adds a touch of reality as sometimes Kate finds herself in awkward situations, thinking thoughts many of us would probably be thinking too. I hope the author continues to write about Kate and Mitch so I can see where their relationship might be heading. Not only is Kate a daredevil so is Mitch when he takes Kate for her first ride on a motorcycle in some unpleasant weather. To top it off, Lance, Mitch's business partner is getting married in a few days when everything that was setup months in advance begins to fall apart. Read these well written and entertaining novels; you won't be sorry!
  3. Adam77
    Missouri
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Another good book from Lorena McCourtney
    August 6, 2013
    Adam77
    Missouri
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Dolled Up to Die, Cate Kincaid Files Series #2.
    Dolled up to Die

    When I heard Lorena McCourtney had a new book coming, I had to read it. No one else writes with the same down-home humor mixed with mystery and murder.

    But a book that starts off with life-sized dolls riddled with bullets?

    When I waded into this book I froze with a chill of wonder. What happened that this author would wrap a mystery around dolls that were dead to begin with? Then the bottom slipped out of my skepticism and I was over my head with a cold gape-mouthed body that bled red blood instead of stuffing.

    Lorena creates characters that are lovable, usually in love with a handsome sometimes helper, and this heroine is loaded with snoopiness and a flimsy reason for trailing murderers, finding bodies, and barely escaping death herself.

    Half the fun in Dolled Up to Die, is Cate Kincaid doesn't take herself too seriously, and always tries to identify herself as assistant private investigator. Will she untangle the mystery in this book?

    Finding out is what makes the book a great read.

    Note: I was provided a review copy of this book.
  4. alwaysreading
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    July 28, 2013
    alwaysreading
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Dolled Up to Die, Cate Kincaid Files Series #2.
    Dolled up to die is the second book in the Cate Kinkade series.

    Written as well as the first book, it takes the reader on a fun, page turning mystery that will captivate you until the very end. The storyline was well done and the ending was one that I didn't guess right. That's always a plus for me because I read a lot of murder mysteries and most time I can guess who the murderer is.

    Cate Kinkade continues her P.I. training when Belmont Investigations receives a frantic phone call from a woman who claims that three people have been shot in her home. With the police being slow to respond to the call and against her instincts, Cate goes to the woman's home to lend support if nothing else. Upon arriving, Cate finds the woman's ex-husband dead. Desperate the woman pleads with Cate to find out who really killed her ex.

    Going along with the mystery, Cate finds herself being roped into being a bridesmaid for a friend's wedding. Her romance with Mitch it taken up a notch and I really like the interaction between the two of them. It flowed naturally.

    There was lots of humor and one liners that lightened up the book from being to dark.

    This is a wonderful read and I don't think that you would be disappointed. I wasn't.
  5. Christianfictionaddiction
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Absolutely hilarious
    July 25, 2013
    Christianfictionaddiction
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Dolled Up to Die, Cate Kincaid Files Series #2.
    Lorena McCourtney has done it again! Written with her signature humorous style, "Dolled up To Die" had me in stitches chapter after chapter, just as with the first book in the series, "Dying to Read". Cate Kinkaid continues to captivate me with her gutsy determination to solve murders, along with some bumbling attempts and misguided notions that made for some truly funny scenes. The book is filled with action-packed drama and had me zooming through the pages. I couldn't put it down because I simply had to find out what Cate would try next! Along with laughs and some true moments of suspense, the novel also celebrates the meaning of true friendship, even when it pushes us out of our comfort zones. The author also manages to present a clear gospel message without coming across as pushy. The dialogue is witty, and there is just enough romance without becoming too mushy for male readers. As such, both females and males will enjoy Cate's latest adventure!

    I dare you to read this book without at least cracking a grin. If you are looking for an enjoyable suspenseful read, then pick up a copy of "Dolled up to Die". You'll be glad you did! 4.5 out of 5 stars.

    Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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