✍ Scribed by Josie Brown
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And some handy household tips.
Every housewife needs an alias. Donna Stone has one — and it happens to be government-sanctioned. But when terrorism hits close to home, it makes for strange bedfellows — and brings new meaning to the old adage, “Honey, I’m home…”
If you love funny mysteries with hard-boiled, sexy women sleuths, check out THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN’S HANDBOOK!
For more on Josie Brown's books, go to her website: https://JosieBrown.com
READER REVIEWS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HANDBOOK:
“I loved this book because it had everything, suspense, romance (the grown up erotic kind) and comedy.”
“Strong central characters, compelling incident to launch the story, twists at every turn. There's humor, romance, and intrigue in this page-turning tale of a housewife-turned-assassin.”
“Highly recommended for the bitter-sweet and tenderly written story.”
"This is a great series. Right up there with Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen."
“Couldn’t put this book down. Constantly wanting to get back to this book with excitement on what will happen.”
“It has humour, suspense, spies and a love story. Loved the ending. Thank you Josie Brown you are now at the top of my list of favourite authors.”
“Couldn't put my Kindle down from the first page to my last.”
“Brown writes the kind of feminist action plot that men should be reading, especially male authors, to cure that trope of "vapid sexy girl with gun."
“Definitely a page-turner. The twists and turns in this book are exceptional and make for an exciting read. Ms. Brown has the perfect unsuspecting heroine and a dashing hero.”
“Hilarious. A wonderful read with lots of great “one liners” and a terrorist plot to boot. Sex too, from a WOMAN’s viewpoint.”
“I couldn't, (in the old school way) put this book down. On a number of occasions I'd almost missed my commuter train stop.”
“Started reading and couldn't put it down until the last word was read.”
“Sexy and funny. Loved it! It was funny, twisted and entertaining. The writer did not let me down at all. She wrote so well that I could not wait to finish this book. The lead character is strong yet weak but she is so great.”
“Wow! I started this in the evening and finished in the morning!”
PRAISE FOR JOSIE BROWN'S BOOKS
"Brown takes a dark look at the fears of parenthood and family... Still, the message from the somber realities is one full of hope: love makes a family, commitment keeps it together." —Publishers Weekly
"The writing is laced with venomous humor..." —The Wall Street Journal
"A fine piece of literary work." —New York Post, Page Six
"If you like Desperate Housewives, then you'll fly through this gossipy novel full of Wisteria Lane-esque characters living in a suburban jungle. Brown entertains up to the satisfying ending." —Examiner.com
"A funny, engaging, and often bittersweet tale..." --Cincinnati Public Library Spotlight Feature
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"This is a super sex and fun read that you shouldn't miss!" - Mary Jacobs, Bookhounds Reviews
"It's a fast-paced read, and the gadgets are awesome...The perfect combination of mystery and humour." - Curled Up with a Good Book and a Cup of Tea
"The chemistry between Donna and Jack is enough to set water on fire... A healthy dose of humor and ridiculousness in a book that won't be put down - so go pick it up now!" - Cat's Thoughts
OTHER BOOKS IN THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN ROMANTIC SUSPENSE SERIES:
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HANDBOOK (Book 1)__
Every desperate housewife wants an alias. Donna Stone has one, and it happens to be government-sanctioned. But when terrorism hits close to home, espionage makes for strange bedfellows--and brings new meaning to the old adage, "Honey, I'm home..."
**THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GUIDE TO GRACIOUS KILLING (Book 2) **
On Donna's to-do list: First, exterminate a rogue operative out to assassinate the newly elected Russian President. Next: file for divorce!
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S KILLER CHRISTMAS TIPS (Book 3)
'Tis the season for mistletoe...and murder! There will be no peace on Earth if Donna doesn't find a shipping container filled with heat-seeking missiles!
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S RELATIONSHIP SURVIVAL GUIDE (Book 4)
London. Paris. Guantánamo Bay. Donna Stone is looking for love--and terrorists--in all the wrong places. Worse yet, an old flame gets in the way of Donna's chance for true love. But she doesn't cry. She gets even.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S VACATION TO DIE FOR (Book 5)
An NSA scientist has disappeared with a deadly plague virus. Donna and Jack must find him before it is unleashed on Fantasy island. But first they'll have to deal with a nude sunbathing serial killer, a Lord of the Flies 'tween takeover, poison dart-throwing pygmies. And you call this a vacation?
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S RECIPES FOR DISASTER (Book 6)
Donna must stop the assassinations of both US political parties' presidential candidates. But when she discovers she has a long-term vendetta with one of the targets, can she put aside her animosity long enough to save the candidate's life?
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HOLLYWOOD SCREAM PLAY (Book 7)
Lights, cameras and non-stop action! When Donna and Jack are placed on Interpol's Most Wanted list, they go on the lam by accepting an offer to act as espionage experts on a movie set.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S KILLER APP (Book 8)
In order to flush out an internationally renowned hacker who is wreaking havoc with top secret documents inside the United States' Intelligence Community's secured database, housewife assassin Donna Stone infiltrates three very successful high tech corporations, including an interactive game start-up with an avatar on the deadliest mission of all: kill Donna.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HOSTAGE HOSTING TIPS (Book 9)
It's up to Donna Stone to save a hotel filled with international dignitaries from terrorists whose usual demands are million-dollar ransoms. But this time, the price is much higher, and much more personal, for the housewife assassin.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GARDEN OF DEADLY DELIGHTS (Book 10)
Housewife assassin Donna Stone's green thumb--and for that matter, her trigger finger--is put to the test when she must stop the release of genetically enhanced corn containing a deadly brain-eating virus.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S TIPS FOR WEDDINGS, WEAPONS, and WARFARE (Book 11)
It's time for Donna Stone and Jack Craig to tie the knot--hopefully, not around each other's necks as they juggle the planning of their wedding with tracking a terrorist in the White House.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HUSBAND HUNTING HINTS (Book 12)
There is only one way for housewife assassin Donna Stone to save her husband and mission leader, Jack Craig, from torture and termination: become a traitor and act as a double agent for the terrorist organization known as the Quorum.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GHOST PROTOCOL (Book 13)
Housewife assassin Donna Stone's mission: go under deep cover in order to investigate the resurrection of known terrorists where were thought to be long dead and buried.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S TERRORIST TV GUIDE (Book 14)
Housewife assassin Donna Stone must be more than just ready for her close-up if she's to infiltrate a television reality show in order to stop the broadcast of a live terrorist act.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S DEADLY DOSSIER (Book 15 - Series Prequel)
Finally--Donna Stone, as you've never seen her before: through the eyes of those who affected her life the most.
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In this full-length prequel to the series:** Acme Industries' black-ops agent, Jack Craig, is tasked with investigating the mysterious death of his organization's most prolific hit man, Carl Stone--only to fall in love the the dead man's wife, Donna: a woman he must never contact, but who may hold the key to her husband's disappearance. When Acme approaches Donna to join the organization as an assassin, Jack takes on an undercover mission that will change both their lives forever.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GREATEST HITS (****Book 16)
As housewife assassin Donna Stone Craig's life hangs in the balance, a deadly bet with the Grim Reaper brings forth a cavalcade of ghosts from her past: Their sometimes chilling but always insightful points-of-view on Donna's life leave her with a few regrets, and at the same time grant her the redemption she needs to keep living. But first, she must beat the Reaper at his own game.
THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S Fourth Estate Sale (****Book 17)
Donna and Jack must infiltrate a major media conglomerate's newspaper, television, and radio divisions in order to stop a foreign state's covert attempt to initiate a global war.
For more on Josie Brown's books, go to her website: JosieBrown.com
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