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4.5 stars

"You are only as strong as the moment that finds you braver than you have ever been."

Not many people would consider Hamish DeLuca to be brave; brilliant, introverted, unpredictably anxious maybe, but not brave. Or perhaps he just needed the opportunity. For when Hamish shrugs off an embarrassing debut into his legal career, and travels from Toronto, Canada to the bustling city of Boston, Massachusetts to visit his extravagant cousin Luca, he discovers that courage often needs just the right partner. After all, nothing will test one's heroism like solving a murder and no one fits Hamish quite like the dazzling Regina "Reggie" Van Buren.

Escaping her claustrophobic life as an heiress, while dodging an unwanted suitor, Reggie Van Buren decides that life in Boston is just what she needs. Accepting a secretarial position with the enigmatic new owner of the hottest club in town, she fields the most curious phone calls from Chicago and tries to pretend that everything leading up to the Flamingo's grand opening is above board. Besides, her boss's cousin would never step across any illegal lines; Hamish DeLuca is just as determined as she is to understand Luca's diverse set of business partners. If only a murder had not been thrown into the mix, they could have enjoyed the Flamingo's smashing debut, while making many more of their own memories on the dance floor.

Above all, "Murder at the Flamingo" a story to be savored and enjoyed; written by an author with an uncanny ability to write just the right words, creating a unique pair of charismatic characters who will undoubtedly capture your heart with their perfectly imperfect partnership and keen determination to "breathe" and "hope" towards the future. "Spira. Spera."


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Murder at the Flamingo A Novel A Van Buren and DeLuca Mystery Rachel McMillan 9780785216926 Books Reviews

Ms. McMillan kicks off the Van Buren and DeLuca Mystery series with Murder at the Flamingo. Hamish DeLuca suffers from anxiety, which puts him at a disadvantage in the courtroom. After a particularly embarrassing episode, Hamish leaves behind his hometown of Toronto to visit his cousin, Luca, in Boston. In spite of the Great Depression’s impact on the community, Luca’s new nightclub is the talk of the town, as the fashionable set looks for diversions and a glamorous night life. Reggie Van Buren has also escaped her family and found herself in Boston as Luca’s new secretary. Together, Luca, Hamish, and Reggie work together to prepare for the opening of the Flamingo, even as Hamish and Reggie realize that Luca’s glittery world covers over the darker side of Boston. When the club’s opening is interrupted by an unexpected murder, Reggie and Hamish show off their skills as amateur detectives, hoping to discover the truth behind the façade of the nightclub’s many patrons.

Ms. McMillan introduces readers to a delightful sleuthing duo, who feel both larger than life and as grounded as they come. Murder at the Flamingo captures the unique glamor and darkness of Great Depression-era Boston, while presenting a riveting storyline for readers to enjoy.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading Murder at the Flamingo. While I do not normally read 1930’s era storylines, Ms. McMillan’s characters and storyline had me absolutely fascinated. Personally, I found the beginning of the book to be a bit slow and a few sections of the story to be overly descriptive. However, the rest of the novel is really interesting and the characters themselves are delightful. Hamish’s anxiety seems like a natural extension of his character, presenting itself in a believable way that fits well with the plotline development. Likewise, the duo of Hamish and Reggie is lively and well worth being featured in forthcoming novels of the series. I eagerly look forward to seeing what Ms. McMillan writes next!

Special thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the complimentary copy of Murder at the Flamingo! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Brittany at BooksandBiscuits.com
Disjointed writing. Not a mystery. More of a travelogue and the authors personal description of panic attacks. Made very little sense
If you like 1930s style mysteries and romance you’ll enjoy this book. I did!
Excellent book!! You do not want to miss Rachel's books! Hamish and Reggie were a delightful pair! This book has nightclubs, dancing, and murder! But to the rescue come Hamish and Reggie! I really enjoyed this book and am super excited for book 2! I cant wait to see what mystery Hamish and Reggie will find themselves in this time!
Absolutely loved and appreciated the excellent description of a character with anxiety disorder. Especially in a different time in history where there was alot of stigma and no real diagnosis. Also loved the intertwining of The Hunchback of Notre Dam into the story. Add a believable strong female lead that is smart and didn't have men trying to keep her safe and hidden awayevery few seconds. Loved it.
After I finished this story, I felt like I had watched a movie! Rachel’s love for Boston shines in this book and I could just picture Hamish riding his bike - with and without Reggie! -all over town.

Speaking of Hamish, I was immediately drawn to him. I mean he is a gentleman who wears braces and bow ties and he carries a book around!! What’s not to love? When he was talking to Reggie his anxiety and then later how his anxiety made him feel when he was young - ack! My heart!

I really liked Reggie and how she was trying to become more self-sufficient- her Journal of Independence cracked me up ! I loved how Hamish and Reggie’s personalities played off of each other. They are a great match!

Rachel really kept me on my toes with Luca - I like him, no wait, I don’t like him! He’s bad no wait, he’s good - I NEED more Rachel!!

I loved Nate! I want to read more about him and boy do I need some more Reggie and Hamish. Let’s just say there are some things that NEED to be resolved.
4.5 stars

"You are only as strong as the moment that finds you braver than you have ever been."

Not many people would consider Hamish DeLuca to be brave; brilliant, introverted, unpredictably anxious maybe, but not brave. Or perhaps he just needed the opportunity. For when Hamish shrugs off an embarrassing debut into his legal career, and travels from Toronto, Canada to the bustling city of Boston, Massachusetts to visit his extravagant cousin Luca, he discovers that courage often needs just the right partner. After all, nothing will test one's heroism like solving a murder and no one fits Hamish quite like the dazzling Regina "Reggie" Van Buren.

Escaping her claustrophobic life as an heiress, while dodging an unwanted suitor, Reggie Van Buren decides that life in Boston is just what she needs. Accepting a secretarial position with the enigmatic new owner of the hottest club in town, she fields the most curious phone calls from Chicago and tries to pretend that everything leading up to the Flamingo's grand opening is above board. Besides, her boss's cousin would never step across any illegal lines; Hamish DeLuca is just as determined as she is to understand Luca's diverse set of business partners. If only a murder had not been thrown into the mix, they could have enjoyed the Flamingo's smashing debut, while making many more of their own memories on the dance floor.

Above all, "Murder at the Flamingo" a story to be savored and enjoyed; written by an author with an uncanny ability to write just the right words, creating a unique pair of charismatic characters who will undoubtedly capture your heart with their perfectly imperfect partnership and keen determination to "breathe" and "hope" towards the future. "Spira. Spera."