Nina Quinn has a landscaping business called Taken by Surprise, Garden Designs. Nina's employees were ex-cons sent to over by her cousin who is a probation officer.

While working on the yard, a very upset man started yelling at Nina and her crew to leave his yard alone. All of a sudden, the man collapsed and died. It turned out that Nina was hired by someone who did not tell the man or his wife about the plans.

Well, Nina and her crew are now in trouble. The police rule the death a murder and start to look at Nina and her employees as the prime suspects.

Nina soon realizes that not one person seems to be grieving for the victim. Why? Is there another motive? Was Nina set up?

Nina must now prove that she and her employees are innocent. Does she succeed?

If you are a fan of the cozy, the Nina Quinn series is one for you to read. The author does an excellent job of making the wild plots seem almost real. The quirky characters add much humor to the stories. Be sure to add this one to your reading list. This is one that will entertain you.

REVIEWED BY NANCY EATON