Flamingo Cove Series by Dawn Dugle

If a woman turns 40 and no one remembers it’s her birthday, does that mean she’s still 39? And if you spend the first day of your 40s standing in a dumpster, does that mean this is how you’ll spend the next decade? Asking for a friend…Sergeant Wysdom Ward’s 40th birthday is off to a banner start.She’s forced to go dumpster diving for a piece of evidence.Her doctor tells her she’s come down with an incurable case of peri-menopause... moreIf a woman turns 40 and no one remembers it’s her birthday, does that mean she’s still 39? And if you spend the first day of your 40s standing in a dumpster, does that mean this is how you’ll spend the next decade? Asking for a friend…Sergeant Wysdom Ward’s 40th birthday is off to a banner start.She’s forced to go dumpster diving for a piece of evidence.Her doctor tells her she’s come down with an incurable case of peri-menopause.And to top it all off, her youngest brother has just made detective; something she will probably never be able to achieve because of the combo platter of a rookie mistake, her smart mouth, and the burning desire to punch her boss in the face.Peri-Menopausal Irritation is real, y’all.Things start looking up when she meets a magnificent man who agrees to be her birthday present. They toast with Champagne and chocolate, which leads to making out like teenagers and a sleepover that Wysdom can’t remember.When this God Among Men is accused of murdering a local artist, she gets assigned to the case, searching for evidence to prove his innocence. But he’s hiding secrets that could get the both of them killed. Wysdom will have to do something that goes against her very nature as a cop before she’s arrested for murder too.A Hot Flash of Homicide is the high-octane first book in the Flamingo Cove series. A romantic comedy with a side of mystery and suspense.FYI: This book contains violence against stupid ex-husbands, real talk about menopause, sexy time that is definitely for ages 18+ - and murder.Read at your own discretion. less

It’s been five months since a God Among Men disappeared off the planet. Wysdom Ward is trying to find him while simultaneously building her new private investigations business.Women are the ultimate multitaskers. AmIRight!?She has zero leads until she discovers a cryptic clue left behind by her lov…boyf..PERSON. He tells her to run for her life, but she’s never been one to follow the rules... moreIt’s been five months since a God Among Men disappeared off the planet. Wysdom Ward is trying to find him while simultaneously building her new private investigations business.Women are the ultimate multitaskers. AmIRight!?She has zero leads until she discovers a cryptic clue left behind by her lov…boyf..PERSON. He tells her to run for her life, but she’s never been one to follow the rules. To save her man from a terrorist organization, Wysdom will jump into a world of hidden armories, secret military contractors, and 55+ retirement communities where they preach “no glove, no love.”Wysdom is forced to face off with a terrorist mastermind to save the love of her life and her family before it’s too late.FYI: This book contains off-kilter humor, violence against men telling women to "calm down," a little torture, murder, and steamy sex scenes for ages 18+. Read at your own discretion. less

***This description contains spoilers if you haven't read books 1 & 2 in the Flamingo Cove series.***It’s been a crazy year for Wysdom Ward. She’s been shot at, blown up, and knocked out more times than she can count. She’s also found the love of her life and is preparing for her happily ever after.But no one talks about what happens after happily ever after... more***This description contains spoilers if you haven't read books 1 & 2 in the Flamingo Cove series.***It’s been a crazy year for Wysdom Ward. She’s been shot at, blown up, and knocked out more times than she can count. She’s also found the love of her life and is preparing for her happily ever after.But no one talks about what happens after happily ever after. Like, what do you do if he’s a morning person and you’re not? Or what if he’s the kind of guy who can’t find something right in front of his face, even though you’ve told him where to look twenty times?Seriously it’s right there!Wysdom’s cottage is just too small for the both of them, but she gets a little space when she moves into a suspected “haunted house” to help out a new client. However, when Wysdom catches the resident “ghost,” she uncovers something much more dangerous.In the middle of it all, she gets the shock of a lifetime that will change the course of her and Luke’s lives forever.FYI: This book contains off-kilter humor, violence, human trafficking, and sexy time that's definitely 18+... maybe even 30+. Read at your own discretion.Also included is the BONUS NOVELLA 'Booty Call.'Jake "Sol" Solomon has been trying to work up the nerve to ask out Dr. Faith Jackson for months.When they finally get together, they decide on a pirate-themed dinner cruise.Only problem is, real pirates show up and spoil everything.They'll have to work together if they want to see tomorrow and a second date. less

From Amazon best-selling author Dawn Dugle... the hilarious conclusion to Wysdom Ward's love story (for now).One Happily Ever After coming right up - with a side of snark.***SPOILERS ABOUND - might want to read books 1, 2, and 3 first***Just when I think my happily ever after is within reach, I find out I’m accidentally married.To make matters worse, a serial killer is blackmailing me into tracking down an antique shotgun stolen from his family... moreFrom Amazon best-selling author Dawn Dugle... the hilarious conclusion to Wysdom Ward's love story (for now).One Happily Ever After coming right up - with a side of snark.***SPOILERS ABOUND - might want to read books 1, 2, and 3 first***Just when I think my happily ever after is within reach, I find out I’m accidentally married.To make matters worse, a serial killer is blackmailing me into tracking down an antique shotgun stolen from his family.Not only am I eleventy-million months pregnant, but now I’ll have to track down gun dealers, pawnbrokers, and a very eccentric “collector” to find the item. Did I mention dodging lions and landmines in the process?I finally get things under control, but a welcome home party leads to a major misunderstanding, and my family is ripped away from me.The bad guys misjudged my willingness to do whatever it takes to get my family back, including using my “delicate condition” to take them down.Must be Thursday.FYI: This book contains smokin’ hot love scenes for grown-a$$ women, violence against accidental and ex-husbands, and a hilarious finale to make you cheer. Recommended for ages 18+. less