Book Review: "Beauty to Die For" By Kim Alexis and Mindy Starns Clark

August 3, 2012 at 7:10 am | Posted in Books | Leave a comment
Tags: Book Review, Christian Fiction, Romance Fiction, Thriller

Kim Alexis and Mindy Starns Clark in their new book, “Beauty to Die For” Book One in A Spa Mystery Series published by B&H Publishing Group introduces us to Juliette Taylor and Marcus Stone.

From the Back Cover:  Twenty-five years ago, Juliette Taylor walked away from her career as a supermodel after a chance encounter with a handsome stranger.  She’s never regretted that decision–and never forgotten the man who gave her the courage to change her life.

These days Juliette’s ministry is providing encouragement to women who spend their time caring for and nurturing others.  She uses her successful skin care line and spa retreats to rejuvenate these “servers”.

Isn’t it time someone took care of YOU for a change?

That’s the theme for this weekend’s retreat.  Juliette can’t wait.

But as she heads for the retreat at the world-renowned Palm Grotto Resort and Spa, she runs into Raven, a fellow supermodel from back in the day known for her fiery red hair and equally fiery temper.  Within minutes Raven flies into a rage and threatens to kill Juliette.

Two hours later Raven is dead.

Filled with guilt and sadness, at first Juliette doesn’t even notice the arrival of TOTGA–The One That Got Away.  Now she must sort out her feelings for this man from her past, as well as try to learn who killed her old modeling rival and why–before she becomes the prime suspect.

Or the next victim.

Kim Alexis has had experience being a supermodel.  Mindy Starns Clark is a superb writer of murder mysteries.  Together these two talented ladies have come up with a great beginning to, what promises to be, a wonderful series.  We go to Spas and retreats to relax and to be pampered.  Some of us like mud baths and avocado facials; all of us enjoy a good massage.  Raven is at the Spa for none of these things and her presence there is actually quite mysterious.

Once Raven dies primary suspicion falls on Juliette, after all the two women had fought and Raven had threatened her.  Entering into this is Marcus Stone who co-owns a disaster prevention company and is a FBI consultant.  He is also the great love from twenty-five years ago.  Now these two team up to solve a murder and prevent another one–Juliette’s.

I have to say this is a great mystery, a great start to a new series and a great romance.  This is a thriller as Juliette’s life is in great danger as she is trying to find the murderer who does not want to be found and will kill again to stay that way. I enjoyed the theme of resolving the past and making up for past mistakes.  Both Raven and Marcus are individuals from Juliette’s past that return to her present so that issues can be resolved.  “Beauty to Die For” is an exciting book.  If you enjoy a good suspenseful, murder mystery thriller then this is the book for you.  I thoroughly enjoyed “Beauty to Die For” and am already looking forward to the next collaboration between these two talented ladies.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book for free from Wynn-Wynn Media for this review.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”