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Attorney Callie Webber investigates nonprofit organizations for the J.O.S.H.U.A. Foundation and awards the best of them grants up to a million dollars.  Callie suddenly finds herself involved in the life of a young wife and mother whose husband has disappeared.possibly the victim of foul play. 

Callie has come to the beautiful Smoky Mountains hoping to award a million-dollar grant to the charity set up in the woman's late husband's honor.  But in the search for a missing migrant worker, a body is discovered, which puts the grant on hold and her new romance with her mysterious boss in peril.  Trusting in God, Callie forges steadily ahead through a mire of clues that lead her deeper and deeper into danger. 

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Fast-paced and inspirational, The Million Dollar Mystery series is from bestselling author Mindy Starns Clark. 

Attorney Callie Webber investigates nonprofit organizations for the J.O.S.H.U.A. Foundation and awards the best of them grants up to a million dollars.  In this series, Callie comes across a mystery she must solve using her skills as a former private investigator.  A young widow, Callie finds strength in her faith in God and joy in her relationship with her employer, Tom.  ---In book number three of The Million Dollar Mystery series, Callie suddenly finds herself involved in the life of a young wife and mother whose husband has disappeared possibly the victim of foul play. 

Callie has come to the beautiful Smoky Mountains hoping to award a million-dollar grant to the charity set up in the woman's late husband's honor.  But in the search for a missing migrant worker, a body is discovered, which puts the grant on hold and her new romance with her mysterious boss in peril.  Trusting in God, Callie forges steadily ahead through a mire of clues that lead her deeper and deeper into danger. 

I have been reading novels ever since I was old enough to understand them and I have always have a few favourite authors. 

This year I discovered Mindy Starns Clark and I cannot say enough good things about her.  She is my new favourite!  I am completely IN LOVE with her books and the characters in them.  Her writing style is amazing and I now own every single book of hers! 

It's great when it only takes you 1 day to read a 300+ page book :)

Highly recommend the Million Dollar Mystery series.  The 5 books were amazing! 

Callie Webber has an eye for detail that helps her as she investigates non-profit agencies applying for grants.  As Callie travels to the Smoky Mountains to investigate MORE, the non-profit agency run by the parents of her late husband, she is hesitant to confront painful memories, but expects to be able to award a million-dollar grant to MORE.  Strangely, the memories are less painful than expected, but awarding the grant is not so easy.  A fatal stabbing, an arson fire, and the search for a missing migrant worker complicate the situation.  As Callie investigates MORE and the crime in the area, she finds herself in danger.  Will she be able to finish her investigation and award the grant prior the upcoming vacation with her boyfriend?  More importantly, will she make it though this investigation alive? 

A Dime A Dozen is the third book in the Million Dollar Mysteries series by Mindy Starns Clark.  Like the other books of the series, it features investigator Callie Webber.  The book is fine as a stand-alone and gives the reader sufficient background information, but I think it is probably more enjoyable when read in conjunction with the rest of the series. 

I personally don't think this should be classified as a fictional romance.  Though Callie has a romantic interest, there is not a lot of romantic interaction between them.  The mystery element of the story was great.  I had a hint about who was behind the murders, but didn't know the why or how until the climax of the story.  Although mystery and suspense, usually go hand-in-hand, I thought the suspense level was a little lacking.  In my opinion, the plot moved a little slow and the suspense just never heightened for me like it should have.  I also thought it was slightly unbelievable that the government agencies would hand over sensitive information so easily to a private investigator. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher as part FIRST Wild Card Tours.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." 

A Dime a Dozen by Mindy Starns Clark is the third book in the Million Dollar Mystery series about Callie Webber, a private investigator working for a charitable organization that gives donations to smaller charities, but only after Callie makes sure they are worthy.  Her current investigation has major emotional weight for her, as she is checking out MORE the charity formed by her former in-laws after the tragic death of their son, and her husband, Bryan.  Callie is worried that visiting them will bring up old emotions and sorrows, but they welcome her with open arms, and she looks forward to being able to give them the donation.  But as she investigates, she finds trouble based on a former employee whose husband disappeared four months ago and who has been abused by pranksters since ordering her to "go home."  When the bodies start piling up, Callie has to use all of her abilities to track down who is behind the murders before MORE can be approved for their million dollar donation.  On top of the investigation, Callie is dealing with her growing feelings for her mysterious employer, Tom.  Clark's books are always entertaining and filled with characters you'd love to know in real life.  The writing is fast paced and Clark manages to keep readers guessing without going over the top.  I wish I had read the previous books in the series to really understand the intensity of Callie and Tom's connection, but I can't wait to read the next book, A Quarter for a Kiss, to see what happens next in this exciting series!