Cozy fall reading with the second Olivia Lively Mystery!
Two murders. A strip club. And a Labradoodle.
After a splashy success with her last big case, Portland, Maine sleuth, Olivia Lively, finds herself struggling to manage her one-woman firm’s sudden growth spurt.
When an old friend offers her a chunk of cash to investigate his wife and brother who may be having an affair, Liv reluctantly agrees in hopes of getting Lively Investigations back on track. She heads to a cozy cabin in the northern Maine woods to investigate, thinking it will be a chance to enjoy summer while also solving her cash flow problem. But when Liv stumbles onto the suburban wife’s dead body, she also discovers surprising connections to a seedier underbelly of crime, strip clubs, steamy literature, and human trafficking.
Having failed to save one woman, Liv is determined to rescue another. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Jasper, aka Dr. Hottie, pushes their relationship too far, too fast. Her best friend Ashleigh becomes obsessed with all things baby. And FBI Agent Colin Snow keeps appearing and disappearing in a maddening way. In the midst of all this turmoil, Liv finds herself questioning her choices and contemplating her true desires.
It’s a sticky summer in Portland, Maine, and in the heat of it all, Liv discovers that often the most complex relationship a woman has is the one with herself
Grab yours today!
NIGHT MOVES is here. Click on your preferred retailer.
Advance praise for Night Moves:
In this fast-paced, wryly humorous mystery, PI Olivia Lively navigates a web of crime, strip clubs, and steamy books while grappling with her own future.
With a unique and smart heroine at its center, NIGHT MOVES is an excellent read that will keep you guessing until the last chapter.
I can’t wait to read Burbank’s next installment of this series!—Tara Lush, author of Every Hex You Take and other cozy mysteries.
Praise for FINAL DRAFT and Olivia Lively, P.I.
“Boasting a wonderful cast of characters, engaging dialogue, and visually descriptive narrative, this was a fun book to read, and I look forward to more adventures with Olivia and her friends in this delightfully entertaining series.”—Dru Ann Love of Dru’s Book Musings
“…a delicious debut—a fine romantic mystery… Olivia Lively [is] smart, fearless, funny… I so love this character that I long for a book series, a Netflix series, and her fully-stocked closet. Highly recommended for romantic mystery and women’s fiction fans who adore feisty female protagonists.”—Char Jones
“Give me a main character who can pick through someone’s garbage at noon, and be dressed in Manolos and Halston at midnight. . . the debut novel by author Shelley Burbank, is a thrilling and engaging read that weaves together the worlds of publishing and private investigation.”–K.C. Brote, Author of Love Lost on Cloud Nine
Catch Up on the Series!
FINAL DRAFT: An Olivia Lively Mystery Book 1 is available to read today. Click on your preferred retailer.
Hi, and welcome to the news section.
I’m so glad you’ve found me here on my website. Take a look around and stop in again to see what’s new and exciting. The biggest news right now is:
THE SECOND BOOK IN THE OLIVIA LIVELY SERIES IS HERE!
NIGHT MOVES: An Olivia Lively Mystery launched on August 14, 2024. I’m so excited to bring you the next installment in Liv’s Portland, Maine sleuthing adventures.
I wrote a guest post for Maine Crime Writers. “The Second Book Shudder” is an account of how it feels to be launching a second book. You can find it here:
Dru’s Book Musing also “interviewed” Liv, and you can read it here:
Check out my writing journal for an inside glimpse into my writer life.
I’ve also revamped my author newsletter. It is now found on Substack and called Pink Dandelions. This is the absolute BEST way to keep up on all my author news. It’s only once-a-month and always free. (I may offer special extras later, but the author newsletter will always be free for my subscribers.)
But here’s the cool thing, Pink Dandelions is not all about me. In fact, I’m aiming to share ideas and inspirations for all of us nurturing our beautiful, unique, creative lives. I’ll talk about book and writing, yes, but I’ll also write about art & culture, gardening, knitting, cooking wonderful meals, and ideas on how to boost your creativity and live the life you imagine.
