"Laura Black just wants to pay her rent, find the perfect boyfriend, and save the world "In this thrilling new romantic mystery, Scottsdale's favorite investigator has teamed up with Mistress McNasty to hunt for a lost client. Unfortunately, Laura's enemies are searching for her and if they find her, the results won't be pretty. There's also someone starting fires and leaving dead bodies. Lurking in the background is Carlos the Butcher and his vicious gang of drug smugglers. Laura will need to work hard to stay out of their way. As always, Laura is helped out by her best friend Sophie and former cop Gina Rondinelli. Together they'll solve the mystery and save the day, even if it kills them.To add to the craziness, Laura's boyfriend Jack Reno has started talking about getting serious but the gorgeous and dangerous crime lieutenant, Maximilian also wants a romantic relationship. Laura finally makes up her mind about the man she wants to be with -- unfortunately, love is never quite that easy.With equal parts humor, action, and mystery, and set in the glamorous resort town of Scottsdale Arizona SCOTTSDALE SCORCHER is perfect for a day at the beach or a night curled up by the fire. (Humorous Romantic Suspense)More Books in the "Laura Black Scottsdale Mystery Series" by B A Trimmer * * * SCOTTSDALE HEAT - - (Book #1 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Take one devastatingly handsome Scottsdale police detective. Add one outrageously sexy female investigator who only wants to save the world. Introduce her to the gorgeous bad-boy of the local crime family. Mix in a dose of murder, a pocketful of diamonds, and a handful of Russian mobsters...And you've got yourself some SCOTTSDALE HEAT . (Humorous Romantic Suspense)* * * SCOTTSDALE SQUEEZE - - (Book #2 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura teams up with a posse of sexy Scottsdale cougars to help rescue a friend who's been kidnapped. Her main problem? Deciding which of two gorgeous boyfriends she wants to be with (Humorous Romantic Suspense)* * * SCOTTSDALE SIZZLE - - (Book #3 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura finds herself in the middle of a treasure hunt but murder lurks behind every clue. Good thing she has two strong men to help her look. Or is having two such a good idea? (Humorous Romantic Suspense)* * * SCOTTSDALE STING - - (Book #5 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura is called on to help out a famous Hollywood movie star. But, with a missing body, a gang of international mercenaries, and an Australian burglar on her tail, she may be over her head in trouble. (Humorous Romantic Suspense)* * * SCOTTSDALE SHUFFLE -- (Book #6 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Professor Mindy Parker thinks she's found the mythical Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine and needs Laura, Sophie, and Gina help her to get the treasure. Unfortunately, the bad guys also want the gold and will do anything to get it. (Humorous Romantic Suspense)* * * SCOTTSDALE SHADOW -- (Book #7 in the Laura Black Mystery Series) Laura Black is on the hunt for a client's father with a shadowy past. The trail leads her on an adventure across Arizona to a dark casino where every fantasy can come true. Unfortunately, poking her nose into things she shouldn't has deadly consequences. (Humorous Romantic Suspense)