Some people greet the day with open arms. Sheriff Sunshine Vicram would rather give it a hearty shove and get back into bed, because there’s just too much going on right now. There’s a series of women going missing, and Sunny feels powerless to stop it. There’s her persistent and awesomely-rebellious daughter Auri, who’s out to singlehandedly become Del Sol’s youngest and fiercest investigator. And then there’s drama with Levi Ravinder—the guy she’s loved and lusted after for years. The guy who might just be her one and only. The guy who comes from a family of disingenuous vipers looking to oust him—and Sunshine—for good.
Like we said, the new day can take a hike.
A Hard Day for a Hangover by Darynda Jones was released December 6th, 2022 by St. Martin's Press.
My thoughts: It's a good mystery novel with plenty of snark and humor. It has both serious mysteries and lighter ones. And in addition to Sunshine and her Sheriff's department investigating, her daughter Auri can't keep herself from lending a hand even though she is only in high school.
If you've read the first two books in this series, then this one is a must read. Some plot arcs that have taken place over all three novels are resolved.
If you haven't read the first two books, in theory you could read this one and enjoy it as a stand alone. There are plots and subplots that are only in this novel. But, you would get so much more if you started with book one.
I liked the characters and the setting of small town Del Sol, New Mexico. It's a fast paced book. Pace increases the further you get into the story. And there's a little heat between Sunshine and Levi.
Overall, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. It has humor, interesting plots and subplots, good characters, and an interesting setting. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy some humor with their mysteries and don't mind a hot scene or two between characters.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. This did not affect my opinion.
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