Lost Cause

A Daisy Dunlop Mystery, Book 1

By: JL Simpson

Narrated by: Mary Phillips

Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Daisy Dunlop thinks "heir hunting" is a perfect career. Too bad she has to work with her husband's best mate, Irish PI Solomon Liffey. They've barely spoken since he took her husband Paul's request to keep her safe far too literally and handcuffed her to the kitchen sink.

Solomon has no interest in babysitting a new partner, especially this one. The woman's a bleedin' liability. She has no concept of danger and could flirt for England at the next Olympics. As if that isn't bad enough, she has a habit of sticking her nose where it's not wanted, including into Solomon's very private life.

Determined to keep Daisy safely out of his way, Solomon sets her the task of finding a missing lord. Her investigations land her in the middle of his case. Bullets fly, bombs explode, and the body count rises. When Solomon goes missing, the tables are turned. Now it's his life that is in Daisy's hands, and she has two missing men to find before it's too late.

©2014 JL Simpson (P)2016 JL Simpson

British humor DEFINITELY included!

Would you consider the audio edition of Lost Cause to be better than the print version?

I would enjoy either copy, but prefer the audio edition because I love being able to listen to my books while I do other activities around the house. Also, the narrator did such a wonderful job portraying all the characters, it made listening to the book that much more of a pleasure.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I thought Daisy was hilarious, and she kept me wondering what madcap reply would break free from her lips next. I'll admit I didn't expect things to turn out the way they did in the end when I first started reading this book, but I enjoyed the journey just the same.

Which scene was your favorite?

I really loved the duologue between Daisy and Solomon throughout this novel...I found the different slang and quips made by each (and toward each other) so amusing all through the book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I got a little choked up every time Solomon mentioned how much Paul cared about Daisy, or during any cut-scene where Paul was expressing his concern for Daisy's safety. I suppose I can be a bit mushy when it comes to matters of the heart.

Any additional comments?

There was never a dull moment with Daisy at the wheel...she's definitely enigmatic, to say the least, and I look forward to reading more books in this series to see how she grows and develops from this point on.

I did not want to love Daisy.

Sadly, by the third chapter, that became impossible. Finally a heroine who does not spend all the time agonizing. And fuuny! DO NOT READ OR LISTEN TO THE FINAL CHAPTERS WHILE DRINKING., your clothing might get wet.
I snorted out loud several times. Light checky book. As soon as I finish this review I'm getting the next one.

Funny. Flirty.

What an enjoyable read/listen! Great characters. Funny. Flirty. Faithful. Grumpy. Mysterious. Even violent. A cozy mystery you won't want to put down. A sassy, flirty Daisy who is faithful to her husband. An attractive grumpy PI, Soloman. Love their banter.
I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author through Story Origin. The narrator presents this book wonderfully. A British accent easily understood. Told with emotion. Even her male voices work for me. 5 stars for her as well.

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What made the experience of listening to Lost Cause the most enjoyable?

I like that I can listen were ever I go. i love the readers accent.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Twists and turns

Fun amatuer mystery

The audiobook narrator was a perfect fit for this story. I enjoyed the cosy mystery/amateur detective/light and fun feel. It was refreshing to read a story that focussed on the mystery and didn't get complicated by a romance thread. I kept expecting it to turn romantic, which would have disappointed me as the heroine claimed to be happily married. Thankfully, she remained happily married to the end, though got herself caught up in all manner of problems on the way.

Great Series Starter

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes

What other book might you compare Lost Cause to and why?

Maybe the Stephanie Plum series..It is a fun read with wonderful cast of characters and Daisy does not like to do what she is told gets her into some trouble spots

Which scene was your favorite?

There were so many but what made me laugh out loud the most was toward the end when daisy was trying to save the day - it was dark - and shots fired and things ..thown

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Finding out the connection between the two best mates

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to the next in the series! I liked the narrator for this as well although I did not particularly like the voice she did for PHAT Kitty. I did buy the next in the series only I may not have time to read it. I am hoping the audio version comes out very soon. I am hooked to this new series. I was not sure I was going to like it at first but it pulled me in quick and I finished it within two days - if life hadn't gotten in the way I would have finished sooner :). Please keep this series going I am looking forward to Daisy and her world and what trouble she finds herself in.

AWESOME

This is an incredibly interesting and entertaining mystery. Daisy is smart, capable and determined to become an heir hunter. Her husband hopes his best friend will dissuade her of this new occupation. I was really surprised that I liked this book. I was drawn into it immediately. The witty dialogue and engaging plot kept me listening. I listened for an entire day of housework and running errands and never got bored. I can't wait to start on the next one.

Fun Book!

Any additional comments?

This is a great book; this is the first book in the Daisy Dunlop series written by JL Simpson and narrated by Mary Phillips. British female sleuth, Daisy Dunlop, thinks "heir hunting" is her dream job. Too bad she has to work with her worst nightmare, private investigator Solomon Liffey. They've barely spoken since he took her husband's request to keep her safe far too literally and handcuffed her to the kitchen sink. Solomon has no interest in babysitting a new partner, especially this one. The woman's a bleedin' liability. She has no concept of danger and could flirt for England at the next Olympics. As if that isn't bad enough, she has a habit of sticking her nose in where it's not wanted, including into Solomon's very private life. Determined to keep Daisy safely out the way, Solomon sets her the task of finding a missing person. Her investigations land her in the middle of his case. Bullets fly, bombs explode, and the number of murder victims keeps rising. When Solomon goes missing, the tables are turned. Now his life is in Daisy's hands.

The narrator Mary Phillips did a wonderful job with this book. She did a great job with the different voices of each character in this book. It was very easy to listen to and I didn’t want to stop listening until the end.

If you are looking for a great book with well-developed characters then you need to listen to this book. I am looking forward to listening to the next book by this author and narrator.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

love it!

I loved this book - the characters, the dynamics between them, the humor. the story and mystery weren't as important to me in this, as the dialogs really stole the focus. great job!
half way through the book I purchased the second one in the series.
narration was great.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Great listen.

I enjoyed this story so much. I always love a great mystery, and this was a good one. The characters are fun and entertaining, and the storyline was really interesting. I got pulled in and couldn't put it down.The sass and banter was awesome, and it had lots of great laughs. You're going to love it. Happy listening.