Traci Andrighetti

A Private Investigator Comedy Mystery

Tuaca Tan

Elizabeth Ashby

From USA Today bestselling authors Traci Andrighetti and Elizabeth Ashby comes a holiday treat of the deadly variety... It's Christmas in Danger Cove, and all Cassidi Conti wants is clients. A rival salon owner has come to town and stolen The Clip and Sip's business. Her holiday hopes go south, however, after someone sexes up the sleigh display at her open house, and an incident from the past makes the paper. Luckily, her tough talkin' Texan aunt rides to her rescue, and she's madder 'n The Grinch in a gift shop. But when a nail client drops dead at her rival's salon, and the killer sends unseasonal greetings to The Clip and Sip, Cassidi wonders whether an entire Texas cavalry could save her from the impending disaster. She has to act fast to figure out who the manicure murderer is, or her Noël could be nixed-forever. The Danger Cove books: Secret of the Painted Lady (a Danger Cove Renovation Mystery) Murder and Mai Tais (a Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery) Death by Scones (a Danger Cove Bakery Mystery) Four-Patch of Trouble (a Danger Cove Quilting Mystery) Deadly Dye and a Soy Chai (a Danger Cove Hair Salon Mystery) Killer Closet Case (a Danger Cove B&B Mystery) Tree of Life and Death (a Danger Cove Quilting Mystery) A Killing in the Market (a Danger Cove Farmers' Market short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection) Killer Colada (a Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery) Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs (a Danger Cove Pet Sitter Mystery) A Novel Death (a Danger Cove Bookshop Mystery) Robbing Peter to Kill Paul (a Danger Cove Quilting Mystery) Sinister Snickerdoodles (a Danger Cove Bakery Mystery) Hurricanes and Heroes (a Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery) A Death in the Flower Garden (a Danger Cove Famers' Market Mystery) Divas, Diamonds & Death (a Danger Cove Pet Sitter Mystery) A Slaying in the Orchard (a Danger Cove Famers' Market Mystery) A Secret in the Pumpkin Patch (a Danger Cove Famers' Market Mystery) Deadly Dirty Martinis (a Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery) A Poison Manicure and Peach Liqueur (a Danger Cove Hair Salon Mystery) About Danger Cove: Danger Cove is a sleepy little town in the Pacific Northwest and home to renowned mystery novelist, Elizabeth Ashby. While Elizabeth swears the stories she writes are fiction, you can find the inspiration for her murderous tales all over Danger Cove...from the intriguing cast of local characters to the places to eat, play, and explore in Danger Cove. Don't let our name fool you-we're the friendliest (even if deadliest) town in the Pacific Northwest!

A Danger Cove Hair Salon Mystery

A Poison Manicure & Peach Liqueur

A strip club murder has Franki feeling exposed... Private investigator Franki Amato has just turned thirty, and she feels anything but festive. For starters, she can’t have cake because she’s given up sweets, and one of her teeth is torturing her. To add insult to birthday injury, she has to investigate a surreal strip club homicide—with her sixtyish ex-stripper landlady. Then her meddling Sicilian grandma crashes the New Orleans non-party and insists that she steal a lemon to land a husband. Unfortunately for Franki, the man she has in mind has his mind somewhere else, and their relationship seems to have soured. Adding to her troubles, she has to figure out what a missing amber pendant and a mysterious amaretto bottle have to do with the murder, not to mention why she’s being followed. When a second dancer goes down and a third is threatened, Franki turns to a weird witch to crack the case and cancel a curse before someone blows out her candles for good. Amaretto Amber is book 3 in the Franki Amato Mysteries, but it can be read as a standalone. If you like zany characters and laugh-out-loud humor with a splash of suspense, then you’ll drink up this fun series by USA Today Bestselling Author Traci Andrighetti. Cheers! ​​​​​​​FRANKI AMATO MYSTERIES: Limoncello Yellow (book 1) Prosecco Pink (book 2) Amaretto Amber (book 3) Campari Crimson (book 4) Galliano Gold (book 5) Marsala Maroon (book 6) Valpolicella Violet (book 7) Tuaca Tan (book 8) Nocino Noir (book 9) Braulio Brown (Thanksgiving novella) Sambuca Scarlet (book 10) To find out what Franki’s up to between the books, join Traci’s newsletter at traciandrighetti.com to get Mini Comedy Mysteries for FREE! "Andrighetti’s dialogue is genuine yet uproarious, and her glowing characters animatedly leap off the page. Her sparkling wit keeps the hijinks brimming with merriment." ~ Long Island Book Reviews “Traci Andrighetti’s Franki Amato Mysteries have me tickled pink! Her smart, sassy heroine, wacky cast of characters, and vividly original settings had me glued to the page. I can’t wait to read more from this author!” ~ Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author “Traci’s writing is sharp and funny; the world she paints leaps off the page and makes the reader laugh out loud…. A thoroughly enjoyable voice in fiction!” ~ Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author

Amaretto Amber

“The good times roll in Traci Andrighetti’s Franki Amato series! Cleverly named with colorful Italian libations—and filled with equally colorful characters—these fast-paced and funny cozies feature a dryly witty sleuth and a New Orleans setting so well-rendered, you can taste the Hurricanes, cher. Written with equal parts sprezzatura and humor, Andrighetti's well-plotted mysteries feature more twists and turns than a Mardi Gras parade. Looking forward to Franki‘s next “intoxicating” adventure!” ~ Rosie Genova, author of The Italian Kitchen Mysteries This cozy comedy collection includes the first 7 books in the USA Today bestselling Franki Amato Mysteries: Limoncello Yellow (book 1) Prosecco Pink (book 2) Amaretto Amber (book 3) Campari Crimson (book 4) Galliano Gold (book 5) Marsala Maroon (book 6) Valpolicella Violet (book 7) And the Mardi Gras party isn’t over! Tuaca Tan (book 8), Nocino Noir (book 9), and Sambuca Scarlet (book 10) have joined the parade! To find out what Franki’s up to between the books, join Traci’s newsletter at traciandrighetti.com to get Mini Comedy Mysteries for FREE! If you like zany characters and laugh-out-loud humor with a splash of suspense, then you’ll drink up this fun series by USA Today Bestselling Author Traci Andrighetti. Cheers!

7 Cozy Comedies

The Franki Amato Mysteries Big Box Set

Books 4, 5, and 6 in the USA Today bestselling Franki Amato Mysteries: Campari Crimson, Galliano Gold, and Marsala Maroon ﻿When Franki Amato leaves her cheating ex and erratic job as a rookie cop in Austin, Texas, she hopes for a quieter existence at her best friend Veronica’s New Orleans PI firm, Private Chicks. But life in The Big Easy is anything but quiet. Or easy. Her furnished apartment resembles an old French brothel, and her aging ex-stripper landlady has some rather odd policies. Meanwhile, Franki is hired to investigate a series of bizarre murders in a creepy cemetery, a haunted steamboat, and a historic Italian grocery store, and her work puts her in contact with colorful local characters, like voodoo mambos, people who live as vampires, and eccentric jazz musicians, not to mention killers. While she’s on the case, her meddlesome Sicilian nonna tries to crack an ongoing mystery—how to get her married, and pronto—and she might just be Franki’s biggest nemesis. MORE FRANKI AMATO MYSTERIES: Limoncello Yellow (book 1) Prosecco Pink (book 2) Amaretto Amber (book 3) Valpolicella Violet (book 7) Tuaca Tan (book 8) Nocino Noir (book 9) Braulio Brown (Thanksgiving novella) Sambuca Scarlet (book 10) To find out what Franki’s up to between the books, join Traci’s newsletter at traciandrighetti.com to get Mini Comedy Mysteries for FREE! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: “I love this series! Traci is a fantastic author. The Franki Amato Mysteries never disappoint!” “Franki Amato will have you laughing repeatedly as her life seems to vacillate between disaster and slapstick. NOLA at Mardi Gras is wild enough; add Franki her Italian family to the mix, and things start jumping.” “Fun, entertaining, thrilling novels from an author who is downright addictive!” “This is a MUST READ series. Traci has this genre nailed down and perfected.” “Traci Andrighetti is an amazing storyteller! She weaves tales that transport you out of your life and into her books. You can practically smell the beignets from Cafe du Monde and cringe at the site of her landlady Glenda’s latest stripper costume.” “I just love, love, love the Franki books, and as soon as I've finished one, I can't wait for the next one.” “Franki and her crazy family could keep me entertained until the end of time!” “If you want to laugh out loud, get your mind away from the “stuff” that is happening in the world right now, and get away and escape....read this series!!!! You will not be sorry!!!” “We need more Franki and friends! Please give us more — please!” “Traci incorporates so much New Orleans history and traditions into such a great story. So many twists and turns PLUS all the laugh-out-loud moments Franki and friends get herself in the middle of. I got curious looks from my husband while reading, as I was hysterically cracking up.” “The twists & turns will keep you guessing, & you’ll eagerly want to know how the case resolves, while dreading the end of the book, & a Franki-free reading list. Highly recommend!” “Join Franki and the gang for a wild ride, you won't be sorry you did!” “I'm not an avid audiobook listener, but this series is SO GOOD, I had to add it to my audiobook collection. Read Traci Andrighetti's unforgettable series TODAY!”

(Books 4–6)

Franki Amato Mysteries Box Set, Vol. 2

Books 1, 2, and 3 in the USA Today bestselling Franki Amato Mysteries: Limoncello Yellow, Prosecco Pink, and Amaretto Amber ﻿When Franki Amato leaves her cheating ex and erratic job as a rookie cop in Austin, Texas, she hopes for a quieter existence at her best friend Veronica’s New Orleans PI firm, Private Chicks. But life in The Big Easy is anything but quiet. Or easy. Her furnished apartment resembles an old French brothel, and her aging ex-stripper landlady has some rather odd policies. Meanwhile, Franki is hired to investigate a series of bizarre murders in a luxury boutique, a haunted plantation, and a Bourbon Street strip club, and her work puts her in contact with colorful local characters, like voodoo mambos, drag queens, and wealthy socialites, not to mention killers. While she’s on the case, her meddlesome Sicilian nonna tries to crack an ongoing mystery—how to get her married, and pronto—and she might just be Franki’s biggest nemesis. MORE FRANKI AMATO MYSTERIES: Campari Crimson (book 4) Galliano Gold (book 5) Marsala Maroon (book 6) Valpolicella Violet (book 7) Tuaca Tan (book 8) Nocino Noir (book 9) Braulio Brown (Thanksgiving novella) Sambuca Scarlet (book 10) To find out what Franki’s up to between the books, join Traci’s newsletter at traciandrighetti.com to get Mini Comedy Mysteries for FREE! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: “Quick, clever, & edgy; oddball characters; & uproariously funny situations!” “Andrighetti’s Franki Amato series gets crisper, smarter and wittier with each installment. Her storytelling skills are superior, her characters are so vivaciously sketched they jump off the page.” “This is the funniest series ever.” “Laugh-out-loud humor mixed with danger and intrigue with a splash of loving but dysfunctional family thrown in for a great read and a good time — a fun series not to be missed.” “Love Franki Amato and her craziness... Great series!!” “I laughed over and over!” “I LOVE this series! Ms. Andrighetti has mastered the difficult task of combining priceless comedy with chilling intrigue.” “This is a fun series and I love Franki's grandma!” “Voodoo, witches, the ‘family’ and New Orleans...add twists, turns, and laugh out loud funny.” “Andrighetti is clearly a talented author. She has me wondering if she's also a comedian.” “I love Franki who seems to not be able to keep out of trouble. Her stripper landlady, Glenda, is a hoot.” “The books in this series are hilarious and a joy to read! The main character is fantastic, and the secondary characters are perfect in bringing out Franki’s talents! You never know what to expect, but you’ll love the crooked pathways that get you there!” “Any writer who can make you laugh like this deserves to be read.”

(Books 1–3)

Franki Amato Mysteries Box Set, Vol. 1

Books 7, 8, and 9 in the USA Today bestselling Franki Amato Mysteries: Valpolicella Violet, Tuaca Tan, and Nocino Noir When Franki Amato leaves her cheating ex and erratic job as a rookie cop in Austin, Texas, she hopes for a quieter existence at her best friend Veronica's New Orleans PI firm, Private Chicks. But life in The Big Easy is anything but quiet. Or easy. Her furnished apartment resembles an old French brothel, and her aging ex-stripper landlady has some rather odd policies. Meanwhile, Franki is hired to investigate a series of bizarre murders at a ghost-infested Christmas wedding in Venice, a risqué Mardi Gras event in the French Quarter, and a haunted hotel hosting a high-society nuptial bash. Her work puts her in contact with colorful local characters, like jewel thieves, witches, and suspicious society matrons, not to mention killers. While she's on the case, her meddlesome Sicilian nonna tries to crack an ongoing mystery—how to get her married, and pronto—and she might just be Franki's biggest nemesis. MORE FRANKI AMATO MYSTERIES: Limoncello Yellow (book 1) Prosecco Pink (book 2) Amaretto Amber (book 3) Campari Crimson (book 4) Galliano Gold (book 5) Marsala Maroon (book 6) Braulio Brown (Thanksgiving novella) Sambuca Scarlet (book 10) To find out what Franki’s up to between the books, join Traci’s newsletter at traciandrighetti.com to get Mini Comedy Mysteries for FREE! WHAT AMAZON READERS ARE SAYING: “I love this series! Not only are the characters entertaining and fun, Traci Andrighetti makes you feel as if you’re right there with Franki and the gang.” “You can never go wrong with a Franki novel.” “Why has no one developed a TV series or miniseries from these books?” “This series is so delightful and fun!” “I love all the adventures and situations Franki gets into. Traci is great at making you feel like you are right there alongside Franki. If you have never read a Franki novel, then you need to get busy and immerse yourself in this series!” “This is a glimpse inside the best and boldest New Orleans can offer. Grab your best cocktail, put up your feet and laugh!” “Laugh-out-loud funny cozy mystery!” “If you need some humor and adventure in your life (and who doesn't these days?) pick up this latest gem by Traci Andrighetti. You'll laugh out loud at all the crazy situations Franki gets herself into, and the zany characters that surround her.” “First, let me say I love the Franki Amato series by Traci Andrighetti. These books have so much going for them, they go far beyond the typical cozy. Every book in the series is well-researched and has new pieces of information that add to the story in ways you could never imagine, but which create Franki's frantic, crazy world.” “Do yourself a favor and read this series!” “Loved this new Franki Amato mystery!! This is one of my favorite mystery series ever!” “What a fun read! I love this series, love Franki and especially her nonna! This series is so enjoyable!” “Traci Andrighetti is an excellent author! Buy this book now—better yet—buy all of the Franki Amato series!! You will not be disappointed!”

(Books 7–9)

Franki Amato Mysteries Box Set, Vol. 3

Franki's Venice vacation makes New Orleans seems like Disneyland... Franki Amato is in Venice to celebrate her best friend’s Christmas Eve nuptials. She’s looking forward to a relaxing break from the PI grind and a romantic gondola ride with her Casanova. But when a chef goes belly up after making violet risotto for the reception, her holiday plans start sinking like La Serenissima. Dead set on finding the killer and saving her BFF’s wedding, Franki navigates the city’s streets and canals that are darker and more twisted than catacomb tunnels, and all while ghosts of past and present are quite literally haunting her. She has to figure out what grave robberies and an eighteenth-century nun have to do with the murder and decipher a string of clues as murky as the Venetian lagoon—a candlelit coffin, a jeweled cross necklace, and a bottle of Valpolicella. Will Franki get her gondola ride? Or will she too become a phantom of Venice? Valpolicella Violet is book 7 in the Franki Amato Mysteries, but it can be read as a standalone. If you like zany characters and laugh-out-loud humor with a splash of suspense, then you’ll drink up this fun series by USA Today Bestselling Author Traci Andrighetti. Cin cin! FRANKI AMATO MYSTERIES: Limoncello Yellow (book 1) Prosecco Pink (book 2) Amaretto Amber (book 3) Campari Crimson (book 4) Galliano Gold (book 5) Marsala Maroon (book 6) Valpolicella Violet (book 7) Nocino Noir (a novella) Tuaca Tan (book 8—preorder now!) To find out what Franki’s up to between the books, join Traci’s newsletter at traciandrighetti.com to get the Franki Amato Mini Mysteries for FREE! "Andrighetti’s dialogue is genuine yet uproarious, and her glowing characters animatedly leap off the page. Her sparkling wit keeps the hijinks brimming with merriment." ~ Long Island Book Reviews “Traci Andrighetti’s Franki Amato Mysteries have me tickled pink! Her smart, sassy heroine, wacky cast of characters, and vividly original settings had me glued to the page. I can’t wait to read more from this author!” ~ Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author “Traci’s writing is sharp and funny; the world she paints leaps off the page and makes the reader laugh out loud…. A thoroughly enjoyable voice in fiction!” ~ Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author

Valpolicella Violet

Francesca "Franki" Amato is a straight-shooting rookie cop in Austin, Texas, until an embarrassing 911 call prompts her to take a job at her best friend's PI agency in New Orleans. But Franki soon learns that solving crime in The Big Easy is no Bourbon Street party. Case in point, her first investigation involves the murder of a beautiful boutique manager who was strangled with a cheap yellow scarf, and her primary suspect is her client. When Franki's not on the clock, she hopes to get cozy with a handsome bank executive named Bradley, but her meddlesome Sicilian nonna has other ideas about who she should date. As Mardi Gras approaches and the boutique mystery deepens, Franki must decipher the odd ramblings of a voodoo priestess, or she could end up single-and the next strangling victim. Limoncello Yellow is book 1 in the Franki Amato Mysteries. If you like zany characters and laugh-out-loud humor with a splash of suspense, then you'll drink up this fun series by USA Today Bestselling Author Traci Andrighetti. Cheers! BONUS SHORT MYSTERY (hardcover edition only): Prugnolino Purple (Franki Amato Mysteries 1.5) It's springtime in New Orleans, and Franki Amato's BFF and boss, Veronica Maggio, has dragged her to an art auction at one of the city's historic house museums. Up for sale, a provocative, not to mention peculiar, painting of their sixty-something ex-stripper landlady that is anything but priceless. Franki thinks the only crime at play is the image on the canvas until a cocktail waitress is found unconscious in front of an empty easel. After Franki finds a purple splotch on the presumed weapon, she and Veronica spring into action to ID the attacking art thief and locate the missing painting. But Franki's biggest surprise isn't the culprit-it's the "blooming idiot" who bought the portrait before the auction started.

Limoncello Yellow

In her sociolinguistic analysis of Italian author Andrea Camilleri's prose in the collection of short stories "Un mese con Montalbano (A Month with Montalbano)," Traci Andrighetti examines the specific lexical items that comprise the author's depiction of the regional Italian of Sicily, the socio-economic features of the characters who speak regional Italian, and the contexts of use of this variety. Her findings indicate that Camilleri relies on a mixture of both authentic and inauthentic lexemes to depict Sicilian Italian, which is spoken by male and female characters who represent a broad range of ages and occupations. She further determines that the regionalisms used in the text exaggerate the criminal aspects of Sicilian society as well as the expressive quality of this variety, while emphasizing the multicultural makeup of Italy and the intangible facet of Italianness. Andrighetti concludes that regional Italian is a complex variety that may enjoy a wider usage in contemporary Italy than the traditional dialects.

Traci Andrighetti

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