Synopsis:"Edie Claire is a bright new mystery writer who appears already to be a master of characterization...The fast-paced story line retains a serious tone with humorous interludes to ease the tension and turn the sleuthing relatives into real people. NEVER PREACH PAST NOON is a winning amateur sleuth tale that showcases a new talent."--Midwest Book Review"This is a tough one to put down."--Pittsburgh MagazineSaints, sinners, and snoops!Leigh Koslow's thrice-married Aunt Bess always was the black sheep of the family. That's why when Bess breaks her ankle falling down a flight of stairs in the middle of the night, Leigh isn't too surprised to discover that the stairs were someone else's. But when she discovers that the stairs belonged to Bess's happily wedded pastor, and that his house was burning down at the time, she can't help but be concerned.The First Church of the New Millennium has problems--and Bess, with Leigh as her reluctant aide, is intent on solving them. Is the charismatic reverend Reginald Humphrey a saint among men, or a soulless con artist? With arson, burglary, and a possible abduction on the bulletin, Leigh enlists the aid of her favorite detective, Maura Polanski, to keep her aunt from becoming the next offering. But Bess isn't one to give up on a good cause, even when the postlude is murder. "A very well told story with a great deal going on...if you enjoy light mysteries with lots of puzzles, you will enjoy this book."--I Love a Mystery"The slightly cynical Leigh and her persistent Aunt Bess are engaging characters that add to the charm of the book."--Romantic TimesOriginally published in mass market paperback by NAL/Penguin, Putnam, Inc. in 2000. Large-Print Edition published by Thorndike, 2001.If you find any inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble. Biography:Novelist and playwright Edie Claire is a veterinarian, a childbirth educator, and a mother of three who delights in writing cozy mysteries, classic romantic suspense novels, and comedic stage plays. Pick up an Edie Claire work and you can be assured of intrigue, humor, a touch of romance (or a hefty dose of it, depending on the book--but never anything too explicit!) and an ending that will leave you with a smile.

CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER. Leigh Koslow may have found happiness in her new marriage--but her cousin Cara's life seems to be nothing short of perfect. She has a knockout figure, an adorable son, and a rich, devoted--not to mention gorgeous--husband. She and her family have even been featured on television for their ideal lifestyle. But if Cara's life is so wonderful, why does she show up at Leigh's apartment in the middle of the night with tears in her eyes? It appears that Cara's perfect husband, Gil, has been lying, sneaking around, and simply not acting like himself. For Cara, the telltale signs of cheating are obvious, but with her background in advertising, Leigh knows that there's always more to the truth than meets the eye. And after a little investigation through the quiet streets of Pittsburgh, even Leigh is shocked to find out what Gil's secret really is....

Second installment in the Kindle-bestselling series of humorous women sleuth mysteries featuring advertising copywriter and pet lover Leigh Koslow. Originally published in mass market paperback by NAL/Penguin, Putnam, Inc. in 1999."A witty tale peopled with very amusing characters... Claire does a fine job in plotting and the solution is bound to surprise you."--Romantic Times"Edie Claire is a bright new addition to the mystery world. Along with appealing characters and a blessedly lucid writing style, she delivers a solid plot that keeps the pages turning. NEVER SORRY is ever entertaining."--Margaret Maron"This is a riveting, mind-blowing book with an ending that will leave you in shock. This book is well written, and the plot is perfect for any mystery lover. The characters are well formed and very easy to picture. Leigh comes across as a caring, strong-willed amateur sleuth. I loved this one, and with the cliffhanger Ms. Claire leaves at the end, I can't wait for the next Leigh Koslow book."--Mystery NewsIn this zoo, the most dangerous species isn't behind bars...With her fledgling advertising business a little short on cash, copywriter Leigh Koslow decides that a part-time job at the local zoo might be just what she needs. Unfortunately, stumbling onto a grisly crime scene behind the tiger run is not. When she realizes that the victim was her new boyfriend's ex, things look bad. But when the police discover that she was also Leigh's high school nemesis, things get worse. Getting out of this jam will require more than a little help from her friends, because if the law doesn't put Leigh away-the real killer well might!"In her second mystery, Edie Claire again shows an affinity for solid plotting and engaging characters. Twists and turns abound in Never Sorry as Leigh learns what happens when the myth of high school crush becomes reality."--Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel"A fun romp of murder, friendship, family, romantic entanglements and junk food."--Pittsburgh Magazine"A provocative puzzler with a real grabber of an ending. You'll never look at a zoo the same way again."--Selma Eichler"Leigh Koslow makes for an engaging heroine who is believable enough for any reader to identify with. NEVER SORRY is a fun mystery with unexpected twists and turns."--Jessica SpeartAbout the AuthorEdie Claire is the author of the Leigh Koslow Mystery Series (originally published by the NAL division of Penguin Putnam), classic romantic suspense (originally published by Warner Books), and humorous plays (published by Baker's Plays). Since 2010 she has independently published mystery, romantic suspense, and YA romance, with novels of women's fiction and mainstream humor soon to come. Edie has worked as a veterinarian, a childbirth educator, and a medical/technical writer; when she is not writing novels, she may be found doing volunteer work, raising her three children, or cleaning up after an undisclosed number of pets.

Advertising copywriter Leigh Koslow is not leaving her twenties on a good note. Her career's going nowhere, her parents live too close for comfort, and the love of her life is a skittish Persian cat. Luckily the Pittsburgh suburbs have enough quirky characters and unusual goings-on to keep Leigh's investigative instincts honed. But possessing the same curiosity as her cat may get her killed--and Leigh doesn't have nine lives.... To keep her pregnant cousin company while her husband's out of town, Leigh moves into their beautiful Victorian home overlooking the Ohio River. But before Leigh can unpack, trouble arrives in the form of a corpse ... in the hammock ... embalmed. Laid off from her job, Leigh decides to investigate--and steps on the toes of her favorite policewoman, Maura Polanski. Their efforts lead them to the deadly events that occurred in the house more than fifty years ago. As the neighborhood rumor mill runs full tilt, Leigh and Maura must unravel fact from fiction to exorcise the demons of the past. A welcome diversion from turning thirty....

Tenth in the USA-Today bestselling Leigh Koslow Mystery Series! Frances Koslow was ecstatic to have her humble abode chosen as stop #3 on the Holiday House Tour. Then everyone drank the cider. When Leigh's parents' house becomes a last-minute substitution on the regional garden club's famous Holiday House Tour, Frances Koslow is thrilled. But the tour is tomorrow, there's work to be done, and Frances's dwindling and aging "Floribunda" chapter is in dire need of reinforcements. Worried about her mother's blood pressure, particularly as sisterly tensions rise over Leigh's Aunt Lydie's upcoming Christmas Eve wedding, Leigh steps in to make sure the tour runs smoothly. But perhaps Leigh isn't the ideal choice for the task. Not when a fortune cookie has just portended the return of her infamous "bad karma." Not when everyone knows the real reason the Floribundas have declined is because every remaining member is a whackadoodle. And not when...

PITTSBURGH AD COPYWRITER AND AMATEUR SLEUTH LEIGH KOSLOW DISCOVERS WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY.... When a wealthy eccentric dies suddenly, her estate is to be split among some lucky and unlikely recipients: her beloved Siamese cats and an unnamed and heretofore unknown heir. The woman's son is livid, and Leigh Koslow's veterinarian father--now caretaker to the finicky felines--is far from thrilled himself. Especially since he's been busy with other things ... like trying to figure out why his clinic was the recent target of a bizarre robbery attempt. After another attack, Leigh sets out to uncover the identity of the mysterious millionaire-to-be. Because it seems to Leigh this is much more than the work of a simple cat burglar....

Once upon a hot, lazy summer at Indian Lake, Pennsylvania, two giggling twelve-year-old girls swore to stay best friends forever. But some promises are hard to keep...When hospital social worker Teagan Hansen is called to the bedside of a Jane Doe who has been beaten and left for dead with no ID and no memory, she expects to be dealing with a victim of domestic violence. The last thing she expects is to look into the eyes of the childhood friend who disappeared abruptly from her life fourteen years before.Concussed, broken, and hypothermic, Jamie can’t remember her own name, much less what personal circumstances brought her to such tragedy. But as the pieces of her memory begin to fit together, she does remember how much her friendship with Teagan meant to her through the long years of foster care, hard work, and heartbreak that followed that one magical summer.As the indomitable Teagan vows to help Jamie get back on her feet again, the women’s bond strengthens anew. But with Jamie’s life under threat from a man she can’t remember—a man who is determined to find her again before she does—Teagan’s loyalties to her friend, her profession, and her new marriage are tested to their limits. And when the women realize that their pasts have been intertwined far more deeply than either of them knew, the fate that separated them once before threatens to tear them apart again. And this time, it could be forever.

Product DescriptionNEW IN 2012... Leigh's back!In this first new addition to the "Never" Mystery Series in a decade, hapless advertising copywriter Leigh Koslow, who was last seen joyfully announcing to her politician husband that she was pregnant, is now a middle-aged mom who is more than happy to leave the macabre pandemonium of her thirties behind. Unfortunately, Leigh's killer karma hasn't really deserted her... it's only been biding its time.When an innocent walk in the woods with her dog turns up yet another corpse, Leigh begins to get worried. It's bad enough that the victim is a client of her agency. It's even worse that he is the same unscrupulous real estate developer who's been conniving to bulldoze her Aunt Bess's homestead. And it would be a whole lot better for everyone in Leigh's family if her cousin Cara's husband hadn't brawled with the man in front of a churchful of witnesses an hour before the murder. But fate is what it is, and as Leigh's beleaguered friend, Detective Maura Polanski, sets out once again to save the Koslow clan from self-destruction, the women face their toughest battle yet. Because not only has Leigh failed to grow out of her inborn talent for trouble, she's bestowed it on the next generation...Praise for the Leigh Koslow Mystery Series:NEVER BURIED"A funny, fast-paced, clever, and unusual mystery that will have readers clamoring for more. Edie Claire writes with style and dash. Sheer delight."—Carolyn HartNEVER SORRY"Edie Claire is a bright new addition to the mystery world. Along with appealing characters and a blessedly lucid writing style, she delivers a solid plot that keeps the pages turning."—Margaret MaronNEVER TEASE A SIAMESE"The fifth installment in this excellent series, and perhaps Ms. Claire's best yet. The characters and relationships are superior, written with heartfelt compassion and wry wit."—Romantic Times