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Dead and Buried (Funerals and Obituaries Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Rebecca (Author), Uplifting Designs (Illustrator), Outthink Editing (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 73 ratings
You ever hear the phrase, about as successful as a soup sandwich? Well, that's me, I’m the soup sandwich, but instead of a soggy mess, you have a twenty-five-year-old with a Bachelor’s degree in nothing useful who just quit her job at the local home improvement store where there were definitely no tortured billionaires looking to tie anyone up—and that's not a bad thing. I know, it's looking pretty sad right about now, but at least I don't still live with my parents…

So, here I am, embarking on a new journey covering the Funerals and Obituaries section of the local paper, the San Diego Metro News, for the editor—brace yourself—my uncle, Sal. Unfortunately, while my parents are on vacation, my Granny and her friends are determined to stir up some trouble—but this time, they may have bitten off more than they can chew—especially when some of the residents of the local retirement community are turning up unnaturally dead.

There is nothing that will keep me from protecting the people that I love, no matter how crazy they may be—not even the sexy, I mean stubborn, homicide detective, Trent Foyle, can stop me.

My name is Shelby Whitmore and I'm kind of the newest reporter for the San Diego Metro News, but hey, I'm a hit with the blue hairs.
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    Funerals and Obituaries Mysteries
  2. Print length
    330 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    July 17, 2017
  5. File size
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Can Shelby balance a new job
a handsome detective
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I haven't laughed this hard during a book in awhile." - Jacqui
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Jennifer Rebecca digs into the essence of rom com and kicks it up another notch leaving you with a book that will leave you in stitches." - Michaela
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Hot detective, murder mystery and funny!!!! Didn't want to put the book down!!" - Amazon Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This book was such a fun read that I had a very hard time putting it down!" -Goodreads Reviewer

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Jennifer is a thirty something lover of words, all words: the written, the spoken, the sung (even poorly), the sweet, the funny, and even the four letter variety. She is a native of San Diego, California where she grew up reading the Brownings and Rebecca with her mother and Clifford and the Dog who Glowed in the Dark with her dad, much to her mother's dismay. Jennifer is a graduate of California State University San Marcos where she studied Criminology and Justice Studies. She is also a member of Alpha Xi Delta. 10 years ago, she was swept off her feet by her very own sailor. Today, they are happily married and the parents of an 8 year old and 7 year old twins. She lives in East Texas where she can often be found on the soccer fields, drawing with her children, or reading. Jennifer is convinced that if she puts her fitbit on one of the dogs, she might finally make her step goals. She loves a great romance, an alpha hero, and lots and lots of laughter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071FCY3Y7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jennifer Rebecca Laura
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 949 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Funerals and Obituaries Mysteries
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 73 ratings

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Jennifer is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the Claire Goodnite series and the Presidential Affair. She is a native of San Diego, California. She credits her love of books and reading to her mother and her knowledge that real heroes do exist to her dad.

Jennifer is a graduate of California State University San Marcos where she studied Criminology and Justice Studies. She is also a member of Alpha Xi Delta.

She currently lives in East Texas with her husband, Sean, and their three children along with an entire menagerie of lovable but sofa eating animals. She can often be found on the soccer or baseball fields, reading, or wondering what the hell her senior citizens have gotten up to now. Jennifer is convinced that if she puts her apple watch on one of the dogs, she might finally make her step goals.

She loves a great romance, an alpha hero, and lots and lots of laughter.

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  • Janorris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it and be ready to laugh
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017
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    I haven’t laughed this hard during a book in awhile. So much I couldn’t read at night in bed because I didn’t want to wake my husband. This is my first read from Jennifer Rebecca. I came across the book when Kruse Images and Photography posted the cover reveal. The title intrigued me and maybe the fact BT Urruela is on the cover. So glad I one clicked!!

    Shelby Whitmore, the newest reporter of Funerals and Obituaries for the San Diego Metro News, seems to attract craziness. She has a psycho ex, a hysterical grandma who is never afraid to say what she wants when she wants, and a sexy detective who is bound and determined to make Shelby fall for him, just not into an open grave at the funeral. He will go to any length to get her attention, even go to senior yoga class that Shelby, her grandmother, her grandma’s best friend she learns is Trent’s grandma, and several other seniors who should not be doing yoga after chili Tuesday (the class is cut short when the noxious fumes become too much for the instructor). But when several residents of the retirement home start turning up mysteriously dead or with serious injuries, she knows something is amiss at the retirement community. Shelby, her grandmother, and her grandmother’s best friend make it their mission to find out what is going on. Let the fun begin.

    Trent Foyle is a detective for the San Diego Police Department. His crazy grandmother happens to live in the same retirement community as Shelby’s. His attraction to Shelby does not go unnoticed by his grandmother and Shelby’s. With two old ladies who will say anything, they become his allies in trying to get Shelby to go out with him. Little does he know that Shelby is a magnet for crazy and seems to find trouble wherever she goes. As gorgeous as she is, he’s not sure he can date anyone who can be as reckless as she is. He has already lost someone close to him with the same tendencies. But he still is willing to put up with all things crazy to get the girl he wants.

    Jennifer Rebecca wrote this book so well. I’m pretty sure I want to hang out with her. She has a quick wit that she brings into the story that you just can’t help but laugh at. The situations she gets her characters into will just have you shaking your head. It was refreshing to read a book that brought humor into the storyline. Not only humor, but a great story also that does have a little mystery to it. I’m going back and reading her previous books. If this book is an indication of her writing style, she definitely has a new fan. Thank you Jennifer Rebecca for this great read. Even after I finished, parts still make me laugh and remember the story.
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  • sertytip
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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    funny read
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  • NICUnurse
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars. A few issues but still finished and liked the book.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019
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    Dead and Buried is book one in the Funerals and Obituaries series by author Jennifer Rebecca. I first found this author through her Claire Goodnite series (which I highly recommend, btw). Her writing was a little quirky, a little crass, pretty sarcastic, and the suspense isn’t so bad, either. And this series takes the quirky, sarcasm, and hilarity to an entirely new level!

    Shelby is a writer for the funerals & obits column for her local paper, run by her Uncle Sal. Trent is a smokin’ hot detective. Their grandmothers are BFFs and live pretty much next door to each other. And they are hilariously crazy! Seriously...the grannies totally make this series! They have lived and loved and have no filter whatsoever. So you never know what is going to come flying out of their mouths.

    As much as I loved the grannies, there were times I really wanted to smack Trent and tell him to just get over himself and be a man or totally walk away. And this is where I had an issue with the book. Shelby and Trent both seem to be a little wishy-washy, and after the strong characters of the Clair Goodnite series (and the no holds barred grandmas), I was frustrated with them both. But I will say, they are much better-developed characters in book two so don’t give up on them, this series, or this author just yet.

    Keep reading and while you’re at it, grab Dead and Gone (book 2 of this series) and you’ll be really glad you stuck with it. Oh...and the grannies totally make hanging in there worth it! This book was written a couple of years ago, and I’m glad I read it after I fell in love with Jennifer Rebecca’s writing in her other books. Because I see a great improvement in her character and world building from the time she wrote this book to her newest release.

    NICUnurse’s Rating: I give Dead and Buried 3.5 stars. But remember, I did go on to read book two and loved it, so I really encourage you to do the same!
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  • BookLover
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved how shelby was strong willed and mouthy but also ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2017
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    First off props to a local hometown author. Jennifer really delivered on this book. I loved how shelby was strong willed and mouthy but also submitted to Trent. She had overcame being abused and a few to many hits to the head but didn't have long term Effects thankfully. I LOVED the alpha in Trent from beginning. Overall this book is one of my favs alot of humor, mystery and everyone loves some good sexual scenes. But I can't forget lots inappropriate jokes from senior citizens which was best part. Seriously laughed out loud through most of book. I definitely recommend if looking for your next read.
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  • Michaela Zankl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly funny!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017
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    Remember The Golden Girls? Take Sophia Petrillo x2 and add an extra splash of sass....voila, Shelby and Trent's grandmothers. I laughed all the way through this book. Shelby the clumsy obituaries writer, Trent the overprotective alpha cop and grandmothers that have absolute!y no filter...a dream team of laughter and endless fun. Jennifer Rebecca digs into the essence of rom com and kicks it up another notch leaving you with a book that will leave you in stitches .
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  • Sweet Red Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars I haven't laughed so hard while reading in a while - I loved this book so much!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
    I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of the book.

    I haven't laughed so hard while reading in a while - I loved this book so much and I can't wait to see how the series continues. It reminded me a bit of Stephanie Bond's Body Movers series in the best possible way. I love a relentless alpha male and that's totally what we got in Trent - he was DETERMINED to get Shelby to fall for him. And Shelby - oh Shelby. She was such a hot mess in the most adorable way. But in the whole book, I think the grandmas (and seniors in general) were my favorite part. I love the world that Jennifer Rebecca created, her sense of humor is right in line with mine, and the characters were just fantastic. I give Dead and Buried 3.5 out of 5 wine glasses.
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  • Jane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Golden girls meet gossip girl
    Reviewed in Australia on March 12, 2018
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    If your after a lighthearted, witty, romantic read with lots of pop culture references then this book is for you.
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  • Sim
    1.0 out of 5 stars dnf
    Reviewed in Australia on September 6, 2018
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    Couldn't get past the first chapter, was a painful read.
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