Love, Die, Neighbor, Joanna Campbell Slan
Love, Die, Neighbor, Joanna Campbell Slan
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Love, Die, Neighbor
The Prequel to the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series

Author: Joanna Campbell Slan

Narrator: Amy McFadden

Unabridged: 7 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/09/2023


Synopsis

As the mother of an active toddler and the wife of an often absent husband, Kiki Lowenstein already has both hands full. But when the Lowensteins move into their new house on the same day the construction crew leaves, Kiki must learn to juggle boxes, baby, and big expectations.

Her determination to be a good neighbor hits a roadblock when she angers the Nordstroms, the couple who live next door. Meanwhile, Kiki's mother-in-law is disappointed that Kiki isn't an asset to her son's career. She fusses at Kiki for not being more social. And Kiki's lack of friends only adds to her sense of isolation.

The young mother is overwhelmed cleaning up after the contractors leave and trying to keep up with a toddler who is sticking stray objects up her nose! Life takes a turn for the better when Kiki bumps into a "cleaning professional" (a cleaning lady) in the household products aisle at Home Depot. But is that any way to make friends? Kiki's mother-in-law is not amused.

Things come to an ugly climax when the guy next door, Sven Nordstrom, dies under mysterious circumstances. Sadly, Kiki becomes a suspect. Now this young mother is forced into the one role she never planned on playing: amateur sleuth.

About Joanna Campbell Slan

Nationally bestselling and award-winning author Joanna Campbell Slan has written thirty books. Her nonfiction has been endorsed by Toastmasters International; her first novel was shortlisted for the Agatha Award; and her historical fiction has won the Daphne du Maurier Award. Joanna edits the Happy Homicides Anthologies and coauthors the Dollhouse Decor & More series. One of her short stories is included in the prestigious Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies anthology.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Margaret on September 26, 2017

Review This is a prequel and therefore is introducing characters and giving background. It is a little slow in places and there are a few characters that are introduced and then not mentioned again I guess they will show up in later stories. I was left wondering about her relationship with her husba......more

Goodreads review by John on February 04, 2017

George, Kiki, and their daughter, Anya, have just moved in to their new house. With George frequently gone, Kiki has her hands full moving and unpacking boxes, cleaning up after the construction crew and caring for their young daughter. Before they can even start to get things cleaned up, their neig......more

Goodreads review by Maria on December 11, 2023

Enjoyable to the nth degree! Another series begun by the incredible author Joanne Campbell Slan proving once again her incredible versatility! The lead character, Kiki Lowenstein, believing she's flawed in every way affecting her belief in herself, still manages to show a truly brilliant mind and kin......more

Goodreads review by Genevieve on July 06, 2019

Good prequel I liked this book and the chance to see some of the characters before they were older. The mystery line wasn't the best though. Also Kiki goes to one exercise class loves it but never goes back and never once calls the new friend there......more

Goodreads review by Janet on April 08, 2024

I am far from certain this is a series I will continue with. The main character pretty much let everyone talk down to her, she had extremely little self-confidence, and she thinks her husband is cheating on her (LOTS of clue to that one). In the meantime, all she thought about was food and how she n......more