Calico Spy

This is book three in the Undercover Ladies series, however they are all stand alone novels. Katie Madison has never felt like she stands out, especially compared to her sister. So being an undercover spy is right up her ally. When she meets the handsome Sheriff, will they be able to work together? It seems she is always hitting a dead end in her quest in finding the murderer. Katie must also discover if she can truly trust a man again or not. Branch Whitman has never thought much of Pinkerton detectives, yet he is more than surprised to find the new Harvey Girl is an undercover spy. Will he truly trust her and work with her or is she just more trouble than she is worth? When the past comes crashing down and secrets come to light will he be able to trust God and do what is right? This novel is full of mystery, suspense, romance and surprises. I love the dialogue between the characters. It is very well written. I was given a copy of this novel from net galley for my honest opinion.

The Calico Spy by Margaret Brownley is the third book in the Undercover Ladies series. Katie Madison (her undercover name) is a Pinkerton Agent. Her latest assignment is to go undercover as a Harvey Girl in Calico, Kansas (it is 1880) to find out who murdered two Harvey Girls. Katie is always successful at her assignments and believes this one will be no different (even though it is her first murder case and she has never been a waitress before). Sheriff Branch Whitman is puzzled by the two murders. How did the killer get the women outside the Harvey House? It is supposedly locked up tight at lights out. Why were these two women killed? Can Branch find the killer before he strikes again? The last thing Branch wants is a Pinkerton Agent in his town. He cannot stand them (they are usually very unscrupulous). Branch is hoping to dissuade the man and send him packing. Branch was not expecting a woman! Can Branch and Katie work together to solve the case? The Calico Spy was just a delight to read. I normally do not read westerns, but I thought I would give this book a chance since it contained a mystery. I am so glad that I did. The novel is well-written with enjoyable characters. I just zipped through this book. It will have you laughing out loud. The Calico Spy is the third book in the series, but it can easily be read alone (as I did). The Calico Spy has mystery, humor, and a little romance. All great traits for a very good book. The mystery is simple and extremely easy to solve (but that did not bother me). I received a complimentary copy of The Calico Spy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved, loved this book romantic with a lot of good laughs