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Emily Edwards earned her degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College and took the long road to becoming an author, working for over a decade as a wine and spirits journalist, radio producer, and podcaster. She currently resides in Connecticut with her husband, and several quadrupeds.
Praise for Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man: [A] sprightly debut . . . Edwards writes with flair. -The New York Times A snappy valentine to a bygone era . . . [with] a raft of twists and complications. -Kirkus Reviews A solid debut . . . For fans of hardboiled PIs with hearts of gold. -Library Journal Edwards nails the tone, with dialogue and milieu evocative of classic noir. -Bookpage [An] old-fashioned New York gumshoe detective novel, but brought up to date and given a very feminine spin . . . A pleasure to read. -Historical Novel Society Everything a novel needs to have, a strong female character, a gumshoe P.I., a great setting in New York City, fun story, and strong supporting characters. -Red Carpet Crash It's the steamy NYC summer of 1950, and Viviana's boss is awol, there are unpaid bills, a tricky case, and an unconscious galoot on the office floor. She steps over the broken glass, touches up her lipstick and gets to work. A delightful PI romp that takes you back to when men were men, and girls wore strappy espadrilles and the perfect sundress and didn't take crap from anyone. Viviana Valentine is a keeper. Can't wait to read the next one in the series! -Iona Whishaw, award-winning and bestselling author of the Lane Winslow series Edwards' clever, highly enjoyable debut is a love letter to the old-school private eye, starring a street-smart secretary who finds herself suddenly tasked with solving the cases of New York's rich and famous. With a stellar cast of supporting characters and a 1950s setting that drips with life, Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man unfolds a fun, twisty mystery before sticking the landing for a satisfying final reveal. This firecracker of a series opener will leave readers ready for more Viv! -Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the Hangman
