Josie Prescott has it all together. A highly sought-after antiques appraiser, Josie's newly opened business is thriving in the small town of Rocky Point, New Hampshire. As she tries to corner the market with her insight, knowledge and keen know-how, her eclectic group of employees makes her path to success an enjoyable ride that will hopefully earn her the finest reputation in the area. Not only does Josie have the business acumen desired by many, but also she has an array of friends like Rosalie and Paige that fill her life and make her feel as if she is truly one of the town's own. From lunch dates with the girls to a hot and hunky police chief who just happens to be her boyfriend, Josie's life is as close to perfect as she could possibly imagine. When a secret innocently shared between friends winds up becoming the driving force behind a senseless murder, Josie finds herself taking a personal interest in the case despite her better judgment. Left behind without family herself, Josie feels a sense of obligation to help the victim's younger sister despite all she already has on her plate. Before she knows it, she is knee-deep in a treasure hunt using her skills as an appraiser to unlock the missing clues that seem to lead to solving this most cryptic case. And if things weren't bad enough, throw a secret admirer in the mix and what unfolds is a bait and switch that even has Josie the expert shaking her head. ANTIQUES TO DIE FOR is the third installment of Jane Cleland's savvy and hip Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series. A fascinating look at the behind-the- scenes goings-on in the antique business, Cleland's novel combines the best of mystery and romance to bring her readers a charming tale that entertains as well as educates. Without a doubt, ANTIQUES TO DIE FOR is a rare find and definitely worth the bid.

Book Summary

Since Josie Prescott left a high-paying job in New York to set up shop as an antiques appraiser on the rugged New Hampshire coast, her life has not gone exactly according to plan. In many ways, it's gone better: She has a booming business, good friends and neighbors, and even a promising romance.

But dead bodies do seem to keep crossing her path. And now her friend Rosalie has been killed just hours after confiding a secret to Josie, leaving a bereaved twelve-year-old sister, Paige, who reminds Josie of herself when her mother died. It turns out that Rosalie had other secrets too: a mysterious treasure she told her sister she was leaving behind—and a secret admirer who now seems to be turning his creepy attention to Josie!

As Josie races to solve the crime while helping Paige and trying to keep her business afloat, Jane K. Cleland brings us an irresistible new blend of coziness, crime, and collectibles

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