A Bad Day for Sunshine: 'A great day for the rest of us' Lee Child
By (Author) Darynda Jones
Little, Brown Book Group
Piatkus Books
9th June 2020
7th April 2020
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Fantasy
813.6
Paperback
400
Width 126mm, Height 196mm, Spine 30mm
280g
'Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun' Allison Brennan
_____________Del Sol, New Mexico is known for three things: its fry-an-egg-on-the-cement summers, strong cups of coffee - and, now, a nationwide manhuntDel Sol native Sunshine Vicram has returned to town as the elected sheriff, expecting nothing more than a quiet ride. But now a teenage girl is missing, a kidnapper is on the loose, and all of this is reminding Sunshine why she left Del Sol in the first place. Add to that the trouble at her daughter's new school, plus a kidnapped rooster named Puff Daddy, and, well, the forecast looks anything but sunny.But even clouds have their silver linings. This one's got Levi, Sunshine's sexy, almost-old flame, and Quincy Cooper, a fiery-hot US Marshall. With temperatures rising everywhere she turns, Del Sol's normally cool-minded sheriff is finding herself knee-deep in drama and danger.Can Sunshine face the call of duty - and find the kidnapper who's terrorising her beloved hometown - without falling head over high heels in love . . . or worse'A Bad Day For Sunshine is a great day for the rest of us' Lee Child'From the creative genius who brought you Charley Davidson comes your newest obsession: Sunshine Vicram. Mother. Sheriff. Warden of weird' Susan DonovanA Bad Day for Sunshine is a great day for the rest of us - captivating characters, great writing, pace, humour and suspense
A Bad Day for Sunshine is everything you want from Darynda Jones . . . and more! Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun with a sassy new heroine you will love. Prepare to be hooked by this witty, sexy, and thrilling new series from one of my favourite authors!Swoon-worthy heroes, quirky characters, and a page turning mystery. Move over Stephanie Plum, Sunshine Vicram has arrived. Prepare yourself. This book is a keeper!Darynda Jones has done it again. With trademark humour, eccentric yet relatable characters, and masterful storytelling, she takes us on a journey we don't want to end. A Bad Day for Sunshine is a great day for readers!Fans of Jones' bestselling Charley Davidson series and Janet Evanovich's romps will devour this steamy series launch, which introduces both an irresistible pair crime-busting Gilmore Girls and a quirky, mysterious setting - BooklistCompelling characters and a sexy, angst-filled bunch of mysteries add up to a winning series debut - Kirkus ReviewsSmart, sexy, and outrageously funny. Jones masterfully balances heartwarming comedy and bone chilling suspenseFrom the creative genius who brought you Charley Davidson comes your newest obsession: Sunshine Vicram. Mother. Sheriff. Warden of weirdWinner of the 2009 Golden Heart for Best Paranormal Romance for her manuscript FIRST GRAVE ON THE RIGHT, Darynda was born spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast alike. After the Golden Heart final, she pimped herself as best she could, landed an amazing agent and sold to St. Martin's Press in a three-book deal. She is thrilled to have the prestigious Piatkus publish the series in the UK. Darynda lives in the United States in a beautiful place called the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband of more than 25 years and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys. She can be found at www.daryndajones.com.