Leslie Langtry

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About Leslie Langtry

Leslie Langtry is the USA TODAY Bestselling author of three Cozy Comedy series, including the Merry Wrath Mysteries, the Greatest Hits Series, the Aloha Lagoon Ukulele Mysteries and Sex, Lies & Family vacations.

She is not, nor ever has been a former CIA agent or an assassin (a question that surprisingly comes up more than you'd think). She was a Girl Scout Volunteer for 15 years and was a troop leader for 10 years - which gave her a wealth of material that she uses in her books.

Leslie lives in the Midwest with her family and assorted animals and has an unnatural obsession with cake. You can find out more about her and her books at http://www.leslielangtry.com.

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Snuff the Magic Dragon (and other Bombay Family Bedtime Stories): Romantic Comedy Mystery Short Story Collection (Greatest Hits Mysteries Book 6) Jul 22, 2013

by Leslie Langtry

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A collection of short stories from USA Today Bestselling author Leslie Langtry...

What do the Minotaur, Rasputin, the first man hung for murder in America, and the Countess of Blood all have in common? No, they aren’t related. They all appeared on the Bombay Family’s Hit List! In this collection of Bombay Bedtime Stories, you’ll find out what Bombays did before Gin Bombay came along. From pet Dodo birds to Ancient Greece and 20th Century Russia, get the stories Bombay children have been told for thousands of years. Stories that have been shrouded in blood-sworn secrecy…until now!

Greatest Hits Mysteries:
'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy – book #1
Guns Will Keep Us Together – book #2
Stand By Your Hitman – book #3
I Shot You Babe – book #4
Paradise by the Rifles Sights – book #5
Snuff the Magic Dragon – book #6
My Heroes Have Always Been Hitmen - book #7
Greatest Hits Mysteries Holiday Bundle

"Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense."
~ Chicago Tribune

"The beleaguered soccer mom assassin concept is a winner, and Langtry gets the fun started from page one with a myriad of clever details."
~ Publisher's Weekly

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Ukulele Murder: A Nani Johnson Aloha Lagoon Mystery (Aloha Lagoon Mysteries Book 1) Jun 30, 2016

by Leslie Langtry

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From USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes the killer start to a brand new multi-author series...

Nani Johnson thought she had it made when she moved from Kansas to the resort town of Aloha Lagoon, Kauai. In spite of her certifiably crazy mom, Nani is determined that nothing will stop her from becoming a ukulele virtuoso! Unfortunately her Julliard training doesn't help her break into the local music scene due to some heavy competition from the Terrible Trio—three hostile, local musicians. The only work she finds is a few bar mitzvahs and gigs at the kitschy Blue Hawaii Wedding Chapel.

But when one of Nani's competitors drops dead right after a public feud, Nani becomes the police's main suspect. A missing murder weapon, mysterious threats, and a heck of a frame-up job all have Nani worrying she'll be trading in her flowery muumuus for prison orange. Enter hunky local botanist Nick Woodfield, who just might be able to help her clear her name...that is if he doesn't have secrets of his own. With the bodies stacking up, the danger closing in, and the authorities circling, Nani must track down a killer...before she ends up the latest victim of the Ukulele Murderer!

The Aloha Lagoon Mysteries:
Ukulele Murder (book #1)
Murder on the Aloha Express (book #2)
Deadly Wipeout (book #3)
Deadly Bubbles in the Wine (book #4)
Mele Kalikimaka Murder (book #5)
Death of the Big Kahuna (book #6)
Ukulele Deadly (book #7)
Bikinis and Bloodshed (book #8)
Death of the Kona Man (book #9)
Lethal Tide (book #10)
Beachboy Murder (book #11)
Handbags & Homicide (book #12)

About Aloha Lagoon:
There's trouble in paradise...
Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget! visit us at alohalagoonmysteries.com

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Greatest Hits Mysteries Boxed Set (Books 1-4): Romantic Comedy Mystery Jun 12, 2013

by Leslie Langtry

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“When it comes to assassin-filled comedy, Langtry has cornered the market!”
-RT BOOKreviews

From USA Today Bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes a boxed set of 4 Greatest Hits Mystery novels featuring the Bombay Family of Assassins:

'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy - book #1
Death by Chocolate is her favorite dessert. And those knitting needles aren't just for craft projects. To most people, Gin Bombay is an ordinary single mom. Then again, they don't know she's from a family of top secret assassins. Somewhere between leading a Girl Scout troop for her kindergartner—would nooses count for a knot badge?—and Gin now has to take out a new target.

Guns Will Keep Us Together - book #2
Dakota Bombay prided himself on his Bond-like image---bad-guy killer by day, lady-killer by night. But his life gets both shaken and stirred by an irate grandmother demanding a marketing plan for the family assassination business, a precocious six-year-old son he never knew he had, and a mysterious redheaded funeral director who's got him intrigued in more ways than one.

Stand By Your Hitman - book #3
Missi Bombay invents things--fatal flowers, Jell-O bullets, stroke-inducing panty hose and other ways to kill a target without leaving any trace behind. Unfortunately, the family that kills together also meddles together, and when Missi's mom decides her daughter's life is a little too solitary, she packs Missi off the Costa Rica for an undercover assignment on a Survival reality TV show

I Shot You Babe - book #4
Coney Bombay isn't your average PhD. While he may be well versed in philosophy, he's also one of the most lethal members of the Bombay Family of assassins. Even in his crazy family, Cy stands out as wild card. But after a series of run-ins with perennial grad student, Veronica Gale, the cool cat is starting to feel a little hot under the collar.

Greatest Hits Mysteries:
'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy – book #1
Guns Will Keep Us Together – book #2
Stand By Your Hitman – book #3
I Shot You Babe – book #4
Paradise by the Rifles Sights – book #5
Snuff the Magic Dragon – book #6
My Heroes Have Always Been Hitmen - book #7
Greatest Hits Mysteries Holiday Bundle

My Heroes Have Always Been Hitmen: Romantic Comedy Mystery Short Stories (Greatest Hits Mysteries Book 7) Dec 1, 2013

by Leslie Langtry

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A collection of short stories from USA Today Bestselling author Leslie Langtry...

Ever wondered what it's like to be born into a family of assassins? Gin Bombay knows, and now she's sharing her family's deepest, darkest secrets...

The Bombay Family Bedtime Stories continue with MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HITMEN! Four more family stories have been released from the vault, including Rio Bombay—wanna-be cowboy and wild west gunslinger, Caspian—the first Bombay to have to take out another Bombay, Aberdeen—the hoop-skirted Antebellum Assassin, and Dublin Bombay—the Scottish Viking Slayer! History is at its most hilarious as this darkly funny family tells all...

Greatest Hits Mysteries:
'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy – book #1
Guns Will Keep Us Together – book #2
Stand By Your Hitman – book #3
I Shot You Babe – book #4
Paradise by the Rifles Sights – book #5
Snuff the Magic Dragon – book #6
My Heroes Have Always Been Hitmen - book #7
Greatest Hits Mysteries Holiday Bundle

"Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense."
~ Chicago Tribune

"The beleaguered soccer mom assassin concept is a winner, and Langtry gets the fun started from page one with a myriad of clever details."
~ Publisher's Weekly

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Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Hitmen: (Greatest Hits Mysteries Series Book 9) Aug 16, 2017

by Leslie Langtry

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The Bombay Family of Assassins have hung up their gun belts, vials of undetectable poisons and throwing knives for good. Or have they? The kids of the newest generation have itchy trigger fingers and an opportunity pops up that’s too good to refuse.

It won’t be easy. Should they bring back the family business and defy their parents? Will this younger generation work together without killing each other? Can you pass off a garrote as a cheese slicer at the family garage sale?

Romi Bombay and her cousins are about to find out if they’ve got what it takes to make their own mark on the Bombay Legacy in MAMA DON’T LET YOUR BABIES GROW UP TO BE HITMEN.

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Killer Beach Reads: mystery & romance short story collection Jul 12, 2015

by Leslie Langtry, Christina A. Burke, Gin Jones, Gina LaManna, Kelly Rey

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**USA TODAY BESTSELLER!**

Summer themed short stories by USA Today bestselling mystery and romance authors! Enjoy mystery, romance, and lots of laughter under the sun with shorts from some of your favorite series. The perfect quick reads for vacation lounging or sipping frosty drinks poolside! **Recipes included!**

Stories include:
A Spot of Murder (Cookies & Chance Mysteries) by Catherine Bruns
Queenie Baby: On Location (Queenie Baby Mysteries) by Christina A. Burke
Done in the Sun by Mary Jo Burke
A Killing in the Market (Danger Cove Mysteries) by Gin Jones & Elizabeth Ashby
Fun to Fiasco (Misty Newman Mysteries) by Gina LaManna
Scout Camp Murder (Merry Wrath Mysteries) by Leslie Langtry
Motion for Misfits (Jamie Winters Mysteries) by Kelly Rey
Mystic Mojo (Mystic Isle Mysteries) by Sally J. Smith & Jean Steffens

Sex, Lies, & Family Vacations Aug 14, 2014

by Leslie Langtry

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"Sex, Lies, & Family Vacations made me laugh, then cry...then laugh until I cried! Leslie Langtry creates characters that are so relatable and yet so humorous that you'll want to re-visit them again and again."
- Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author

From USA Today Bestselling author Leslie Langtry...

Laura Smith is the mom of two adorable children, the wife of a successful businessman...and the unappreciated shadow of the woman she once was. Somehow, her family never seems to notice that the laundry gets done, the house is picked up, dinner mysteriously appears on the table, and then cleans up after itself. Instead of being her children's idol and her husband's lover, she's become a funny little footnote in her own life. That is until she takes her children on vacation to Disneyworld in sunny Florida, where she just happens to end up in a hotel room right next to her college flame, Alan James. Old passions ignite and new excitement sparks as Laura and Alan bring new meaning to "The Most Magical Place on Earth." But when Laura and Alan's spouses unexpectedly show up in Florida, a comedy of errors ensues, and only one thing is for certain: Laura's life will never be the same again.

Note: This book was formerly published under the title The Adulterer's Unofficial Guide to Family Vacations.

What critics are saying about Leslie Langtry's books:

"Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense."
- Chicago Tribune

"Langtry gets the fun started from page one with a myriad of clever details."
- Publishers' Weekly

"Darkly funny and wildly over the top, this mystery answers the burning question, 'Do assassin skills and Girl Scout merit badges mix…' one truly original and wacky novel!"
-RT BOOK Reviews

"Another wicked blend of action, romance, mystery and dark humor, Guns Will Keep Us Together gives readers bullets, buff guys and bad boys…I hope the Bombay family continues on with their deadly misadventures.
-News and Sentinel

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Ukulele Deadly: A Nani Johnson Aloha Lagoon Mystery (Aloha Lagoon Mysteries Book 7) Apr 11, 2017

by Leslie Langtry

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From USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes the next Nani Johnson adventure in paradise...

Ukulele player Nani Johnson is just starting to put the past behind her and settle in on Kauai with her loveable but crazy Mom, her hot new boyfriend, and regular gigs at both the Blue Hawaii Wedding Chapel and the Aloha Lagoon Resort. But unfortunately her island life proves anything but relaxing when a dead man shows up carrying an ID that says he's from Nani's hometown. Now it looks like Nani and her mother are the main suspects.

Things go from bad to bleak in paradise as Nani’s mom starts acting even odder than usual, there’s a mutiny involving snakes at the Blue Hawaii Wedding Chapel, and more bodies inconveniently pop up near Nani. Can Nani stay out of jail long enough to unmask the real killer…or will the police pin it all on her?

The Aloha Lagoon Mysteries:
Ukulele Murder (book #1)
Murder on the Aloha Express (book #2)
Deadly Wipeout (book #3)
Deadly Bubbles in the Wine (book #4)
Mele Kalikimaka Murder (book #5)
Death of the Big Kahuna (book #6)
Ukulele Deadly (book #7)
Bikinis and Bloodshed (book #8)
Death of the Kona Man (book #9)
Lethal Tide (book #10)
Beachboy Murder (book #11)
Handbags & Homicide (book #12)

About Aloha Lagoon:
There's trouble in paradise...
Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget!

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Paperback

Greatest Hits Mysteries Holiday Bundle Dec 3, 2019

by Leslie Langtry

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From USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry come two hilarious short holiday mysteries about the Bombay Family!

Four Killing Birds (short story)
Shortly before the holidays, inventor and former assassin Missi Bombay gets orders to perform one last job. It’s the granddaddy of all hits—to be carried out on Christmas Eve, no less. Missi knows she has only one chance at success, so she enlists the help of her cousins Gin, Dakota, and Coney. Together the Bombay cousins come out of retirement to stamp out the world’s most evil cabal.

Have Your Self a Deadly Little Christmas (short story)
It’s Christmas Eve, and huddled around the fireplace with pet Dodo in her lap, Missi Bombay tells the story about the time she and her cousins, Gin, Liv, Paris, and Cy carried out a holiday assignment on the family’s private island—Agatha Christie style.

"Langtry gets the fun started from page one!"
~ Publisher's Weekly

"Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense."
~ Chicago Tribune

Note: This is a collection of two short stories. Approximate total word count of the bundle is similar to a novella length work.

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Cozy Christmas Shorts: holiday short story collection Sep 4, 2016

by Gemma Halliday, T. Sue VerSteeg, Leslie Langtry, Jennifer L. Hart, Gin Jones, Kelly Rey, Jennifer Fischetto, Wendy Byrne

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Enjoy this USA Today bestselling collection of holiday themed cozy mystery short stories in some of our most popular series! Written by #1 Amazon, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling authors! These short holiday bites are perfect for enjoying while waiting in shopping lines or binge-reading over a cup of hot cocoa.

Stories include:

Baby It's Cold Outside (Tahoe Tessie Mysteries)
by Gemma Halliday & T. Sue VerSteeg

Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas (Greatest Hits Mysteries)
by Leslie Langtry

Christmas Al Dente (Southern Pasta Shop Mysteries)
by Jennifer L. Hart

Misdemeanors & Mistletoe (Jamie Winters Mysteries)
by Kelly Rey

Christmas, Spies & Dead Guys (Gianna Mancini Mysteries)
by Jennifer Fischetto

Pushing Up Daisies: a Short Story Collection Dec 31, 2017

by Leslie Langtry, Catherine Bruns, Gin Jones, Sally J. Smith, Jean Steffens, Jennifer Fischetto, Elizabeth Ashby, Erin Huss, Aimee Gilchrist, Melissa Baldwin

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Spring into fun with these spring themed short stories by USA Today bestselling and award winning authors! Enjoy a little mystery, a hint of romance, and a lot of laughter with these shorts from some of Gemma Halliday Publishing's bestselling series.

Stories include:
Fishing Badge Murder (a Merry Wrath Mystery) by Leslie Langtry
A Drizzle Before Dying (a Cookies & Chance Mystery) by Catherine Bruns
Not-So-Bright Hopes (a Danger Cove Quilting Mystery) by Gin Jones & Elizabeth Ashby
Mystic Wedding Bell Blues (a Mystic Isle Mystery) by Sally J. Smith & Jean Steffens
Rhinestone Ransom (a Gemstone Mystery) by Jennifer Fischetto
Strawberry Swirl & Suspicion (a Cambria Clyne Mystery) by Erin Huss
That Dog Won't Hunt (A Birdwell, Texas Mystery) by Aimee Gilchrist
Sailing into Love (a Love in the City romantic comedy) by Melissa Baldwin

Hell House: A Hanging Tree Tale Oct 29, 2018

by Leslie Langtry

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Over three hundred years ago, in a small town in Massachusetts, a woman accused of murdering three young girls was hanged, giving the town a new, notorious name—Hanging Tree.

Some say the woman was a witch. Some contend she was just evil.

No one expected her to return.

Hell House
Seven years ago, reclusive, old Millicent Abernathy of Hanging Tree vanished without a trace. Before he takes over her house, Millicent’s only living relative contracts a local group of teen paranormal investigators to check out the creepy occurrences there and find out if Hell House really is haunted.

Charlotte Strong jumps at the chance to investigate Hell House, but now that she’s actually there with the rest of her team, she realizes that they’ve made a terrible mistake. Weird things they’ve seen during past investigations had practical explanations—but the horrors happening at Hell House quickly escalate beyond this world, and it becomes clear that a dark force is using the property for its own, sinister needs.

No longer seeking answers, the team’s only desire is to escape the evil they may have unleashed.

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