Ashley Addison's Blog
August 31, 2023
October 8, 2021
Giveaway
I hope the winners have received my books, Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem and the second book in the series, Real Estate, Dating, and Death.
I’d love to know what you thought of them.
Thank you all.
Ashley and Sassy
I’d love to know what you thought of them.
Thank you all.
Ashley and Sassy
September 27, 2021
Goodreads Giveaway
Want to thank all those who entered for a copy of my signed books, Book 1 in the series, Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem and Book 2, Real Estate, Dating, and Death,
I'm packing them up to mail out tomorrow.
Congrats to those who won. I hope you enjoy the read.
I'm packing them up to mail out tomorrow.
Congrats to those who won. I hope you enjoy the read.
August 4, 2021
BookViral Review, book 2
The BookViral Review:
Singular and wholly captivating, Real Estate, Dating, and Death: Book Two in Addison’s Vivianne Murphy Mystery Series will have readers addicted both to the chemistry between protagonists Vivianne and Venice and to the tingly suspense that ripples beneath the surface.
With characters and backstories clearly established in Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem Addison once again weaves a plot that plays to the best in genre and spins it with a level of clarity that leaves us in no doubt what she wants us to think, suspect and know. Drawing us into events that compel us to dwell on the outcome, but always finding the right balance between show and tell, with a fine eye for detail when the setting demands it.
This is essential because the Vivianne Murphy Mystery Series key themes of friendship, intimacy and truth are often shaped by perspective and can be more complicated than they might first seem. And it’s this that Addison taps into to create the undeniably warm rapport that defines Vivianne and Venice’s friendship and brings their characters to life.
The twists work well and not so many shocks that they begin to wear thin with Addison careful not to condense Vivianne and Venice into a handful of tropes or traits. They are genuinely interesting strong and intelligent in a genre that tends to play women as tough but essentially vulnerable characters whilst the added romantic dynamics lead to a cracking ending with the promise of more releases in the series to come.
In a genre that more often than not favours graphic detail over the elements of good writing, it’s certainly refreshing to find an author like Addison who consistently delivers. A must-read for fans of the genre Real Estate, Dating, and Death is highly recommended!
Singular and wholly captivating, Real Estate, Dating, and Death: Book Two in Addison’s Vivianne Murphy Mystery Series will have readers addicted both to the chemistry between protagonists Vivianne and Venice and to the tingly suspense that ripples beneath the surface.
With characters and backstories clearly established in Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem Addison once again weaves a plot that plays to the best in genre and spins it with a level of clarity that leaves us in no doubt what she wants us to think, suspect and know. Drawing us into events that compel us to dwell on the outcome, but always finding the right balance between show and tell, with a fine eye for detail when the setting demands it.
This is essential because the Vivianne Murphy Mystery Series key themes of friendship, intimacy and truth are often shaped by perspective and can be more complicated than they might first seem. And it’s this that Addison taps into to create the undeniably warm rapport that defines Vivianne and Venice’s friendship and brings their characters to life.
The twists work well and not so many shocks that they begin to wear thin with Addison careful not to condense Vivianne and Venice into a handful of tropes or traits. They are genuinely interesting strong and intelligent in a genre that tends to play women as tough but essentially vulnerable characters whilst the added romantic dynamics lead to a cracking ending with the promise of more releases in the series to come.
In a genre that more often than not favours graphic detail over the elements of good writing, it’s certainly refreshing to find an author like Addison who consistently delivers. A must-read for fans of the genre Real Estate, Dating, and Death is highly recommended!
June 1, 2021
Real Estate, Dating, and Death
In this, the second novel in the Vivianne Murphy Mystery series, a dead bride is discovered murdered at Vivianne and Venice's brokerage, a homeless family is found sleeping in a vacant house and Viv's mother, who is a force, is having open heart surgery. On a personal level, Venice becomes romantically involved with Bryan, who is moving out of state and Vivianne becomes concerned Venice will follow him. That is, until Viv starts dating a former client who’s handsome, amusing, and insanely rich. In some of the many subplots, Viv’s niece has a run in with a kidnapper, there’s a wedding, another murder, and a tense final act.
Click on Amazon Link to purchase.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094TG1T1F
Click on Amazon Link to purchase.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094TG1T1F
January 17, 2021
My Next Book Coming Soon
The second book in the Vivianne Murphy mystery series is now completed. It will be up and running as soon as the editing is finished.
Look for:
REAL ESTATE, DATING, AND DEATH
Coming very soon.
Look for:
REAL ESTATE, DATING, AND DEATH
Coming very soon.
KIRKUS REVIEW
Kirkus Review
REAL ESTATE, MURDER, AND MAYHEM
BY ASHLEY ADDISON ‧ RELEASE DATE: SEPT. 10, 2020
In this debut mystery, a real estate broker’s life and work are a series of ups, downs, and the occasional corpse.
Realtor Vivianne Murphy earns both a client and a friend when she helps Venice Martino find a new place to live. Venice settles on a log home in Havenville, Washington, just across the street from Vivianne. The two women are soon co-workers after Venice gets her real estate license. There’s a pile of money to be made in this business, even if it’s sometimes dangerous. Vivianne buys and carries a gun and Taser for protection and has a frightening encounter with a potential client—though this allows her to put her Taser to good use. But real estate has its glamorous side, and Vivianne and Venice are thrilled by the chance to broker the sale of a multimillion-dollar home. They plan to meet the prospective buyers at the house only to discover a body there. Do they call the police? Or do they move the corpse so they won’t lose an epic commission? Their ultimate decision has unexpected and hazardous consequences. Addison’s lead female characters are captivating, particularly Vivianne. The author devotes a substantial portion of the lighthearted tale to her. Vivianne fled New York primarily to escape her overbearing mother, with whom she maintains a strained relationship. These familial subplots, including hefty backstories on both of Vivianne’s failed marriages, are wholly absorbing, perhaps more so than the novel’s mystery element. But that’s because the mystery, rather than taking center stage, plays out as another subplot. The narrative is generally high-spirited; finding a body, for example, spawns dark humor but no scares or suspense. Still, the tense final act offers undisputed perils. Addison’s brisk, conversational prose entails periodic sighs, as if Vivianne’s narration constantly reminds her how exasperating her life is.
Superb, winsome female characters headline this breezy thriller.
REAL ESTATE, MURDER, AND MAYHEM
BY ASHLEY ADDISON ‧ RELEASE DATE: SEPT. 10, 2020
In this debut mystery, a real estate broker’s life and work are a series of ups, downs, and the occasional corpse.
Realtor Vivianne Murphy earns both a client and a friend when she helps Venice Martino find a new place to live. Venice settles on a log home in Havenville, Washington, just across the street from Vivianne. The two women are soon co-workers after Venice gets her real estate license. There’s a pile of money to be made in this business, even if it’s sometimes dangerous. Vivianne buys and carries a gun and Taser for protection and has a frightening encounter with a potential client—though this allows her to put her Taser to good use. But real estate has its glamorous side, and Vivianne and Venice are thrilled by the chance to broker the sale of a multimillion-dollar home. They plan to meet the prospective buyers at the house only to discover a body there. Do they call the police? Or do they move the corpse so they won’t lose an epic commission? Their ultimate decision has unexpected and hazardous consequences. Addison’s lead female characters are captivating, particularly Vivianne. The author devotes a substantial portion of the lighthearted tale to her. Vivianne fled New York primarily to escape her overbearing mother, with whom she maintains a strained relationship. These familial subplots, including hefty backstories on both of Vivianne’s failed marriages, are wholly absorbing, perhaps more so than the novel’s mystery element. But that’s because the mystery, rather than taking center stage, plays out as another subplot. The narrative is generally high-spirited; finding a body, for example, spawns dark humor but no scares or suspense. Still, the tense final act offers undisputed perils. Addison’s brisk, conversational prose entails periodic sighs, as if Vivianne’s narration constantly reminds her how exasperating her life is.
Superb, winsome female characters headline this breezy thriller.
November 21, 2020
Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem
Original crime fiction with a sublime twist of humour, it doesn't get any better than Ashley Addison's debut novel Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem. A must-read for fans of the genre Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem is highly recommended!- BookViral Review.
Highly recommended! The characters are so funny and you will love how relatable they are. The story is quite the page turner and I cannot wait for the next book. You will not be disappointed by the twists this one has to offer! -Amazon Review
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Highly recommended! The characters are so funny and you will love how relatable they are. The story is quite the page turner and I cannot wait for the next book. You will not be disappointed by the twists this one has to offer! -Amazon Review
Stop by my new IAN author page for more information about me and my books! https://www.independentauthornetwork....
October 15, 2020
Editorial Review
HIGH PRAISE FOR REAL ESTATE, MURDER, AND MAYHEM
UK BOOK REVIEWER CLAIMS ASHLEY ADDISON’S FIRST NOVEL A ‘MUST READ’
New York, NY, October 20, 2020: Calling Ms. Addison’s debut novel “original crime fiction with a
sublime twist of humour” BookViral states “it doesn’t get any better than Ms. Addison’s debut novel.”
Noting the often lack-luster entries in the Women Sleuths literary genre, BookViral commends Ms.
Addison for her fast pace, top-notch characters, and her ability to balance comedy and suspense. Ashley
Addison’s first book in the Vivianne Murphy Mystery Series is noted as a promising New & Rising Entry
in 2020 and leaves the reader hoping Book 2 is released soon. Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem can be
purchased in paperback or kindle editions at Amazon US and Amazon UK. Read the full BookViral review
here: https://bookviralreviews.com/book-rev... Recommend for
the coveted BookViral Crimson Quill Award here: https://bookviralreviews.com/crimson-...
BookViral, based in the UK, is recognized as one of the best, impartial book review sites today.
With almost 20 years in the industry, BookViral provides unbiased and critical reviews offering
perceptive and enlightening perspectives on literary style and content.
UK BOOK REVIEWER CLAIMS ASHLEY ADDISON’S FIRST NOVEL A ‘MUST READ’
New York, NY, October 20, 2020: Calling Ms. Addison’s debut novel “original crime fiction with a
sublime twist of humour” BookViral states “it doesn’t get any better than Ms. Addison’s debut novel.”
Noting the often lack-luster entries in the Women Sleuths literary genre, BookViral commends Ms.
Addison for her fast pace, top-notch characters, and her ability to balance comedy and suspense. Ashley
Addison’s first book in the Vivianne Murphy Mystery Series is noted as a promising New & Rising Entry
in 2020 and leaves the reader hoping Book 2 is released soon. Real Estate, Murder, and Mayhem can be
purchased in paperback or kindle editions at Amazon US and Amazon UK. Read the full BookViral review
here: https://bookviralreviews.com/book-rev... Recommend for
the coveted BookViral Crimson Quill Award here: https://bookviralreviews.com/crimson-...
BookViral, based in the UK, is recognized as one of the best, impartial book review sites today.
With almost 20 years in the industry, BookViral provides unbiased and critical reviews offering
perceptive and enlightening perspectives on literary style and content.
September 28, 2020
Reviews
Hi Everyone,
I'm hard at work on Book 2. It would be quicker if it weren't for Amazon messing with my reviews. Spent the entire morning on the phone and got nowhere. I could have been writing.
I'm hard at work on Book 2. It would be quicker if it weren't for Amazon messing with my reviews. Spent the entire morning on the phone and got nowhere. I could have been writing.
