Deadly Offer

When Darby Farr's assistant, E.T., learns that his sister, Selena, has suddenly (and suspiciously) died in her hot tub, Darby and E.T. travel to Selena's magnificent vineyard estate nestled in the heart of California wine country. There, Darby discovers that Selena was entertaining offers from three different prospective buyers--each one of whom is desperate to be the new owner of the winery. As a saboteur wreaks havoc on the property, Darby risks her life to crack the case and...
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When Darby Farr's assistant, E.T., learns that his sister, Selena, has suddenly (and suspiciously) died in her hot tub, Darby and E.T. travel to Selena's magnificent vineyard estate nestled in the heart of California wine country. There, Darby discovers that Selena was entertaining offers from three different prospective buyers--each one of whom is desperate to be the new owner of the winery. As a saboteur wreaks havoc on the property, Darby risks her life to crack the case and close the sale in a valley ripe with jealousy, greed, and danger.

Book 3 in the Darby Farr Mystery series

Praise:

"[Darby Farr] goes West, and it's wild all the way."--Portland Press Herald

"Darby's third appearance is just the property for those who want a fast, entertaining read with a diverse cast and appealing setting."--Library Journal

"Darby's third enlarges on her love life and real-estate skills while providing a complex mystery."--Kirkus Reviews

"Sexy, savvy, and entertaining."--Julia Spencer-Fleming, author of One Was a Soldier

"Real estate brings real trouble to this smart and savvy heroine."--Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha, and Macavity Award-winning author

"Doudera masterfully uses the backdrop of high-stakes realty as a great setting for a murder mystery."--Bangor Daily News