Staged (Busybodies collection)

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Is it harder to find a killer or land a buyer? In this playful short story from New York Times bestselling author Elle Cosimano, two unlikely real estate agents become even unlikelier detectives.

A million problems arise when trying to flip a crumbling old Victorian. But Lyda, a newbie seller, and Dani, a TikTok-trained home stager, are fixated on one: the dead landscaper in the bedroom. The notorious lothario was one of many last-minute contractors swarming around, and now every jilted lover and business competitor is a suspect. It’s up to Lyda and Dani to close the case before the open house.

Elle Cosimano’s Staged is part of Busybodies, a collection of quirky mysteries featuring amateur gumshoes who stumble upon peculiar cases. Calling all snoops! Read or listen to each arresting story in a single sitting.


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They're already fledgling real estate tycoons, so why not spread their wings as detectives too?They're already fledgling real estate tycoons, so why not spread their wings as detectives too?

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D5DM5FSP
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Original Stories (October 15, 2024)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3464 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 43 pages

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  1. Nicole Gradler

    Big Fan
    I’m already a big fan of Elle Cosimano because of the Finlay Donovan series, this little book was the perfect amount of fun and nonsense that Elle brings with her characters. Excited to continue on with this series

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  2. Sherry R

    flirting and sleuthing
    I’m not always a fan of short stories, but I’ve been picking up the stories in this collection to fill a little time and haven’t read them together. Bite size cozy mysteries with amateur sleuths to keep you guessing and entertained. All part of the busybodies collection.There is a little lust and flirting and a ton of amateur sleuthing in this real estate staging mystery. Lots of suspects and a few laughs.

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  3. Jill Nicely

    mischief makers in mini mysteries
    What do you get when you take a half dozen dynamic writers and set them free with the task of writing novellas about controlling family members, nosy neighbors, vengeful coworkers, and internet stars? That would be the Busybodies collection of short stories that combine mystery, humor, revenge, karma, and people with too much time on their hands.In Staged, Elle Cosimano (writer of the popular Finlay Donovan series) tells the story of a real estate agent who is trying to gain some traction at her office by putting in some extra work on her latest house for sale. Lyda enlists the help of her best friend and some local contractors to fix up the Victorian she’s trying to sell, but when her landscaper ends up dead in the bedroom, Lyda will have to do some fast detective work to find the killer and earn her commission.These six stories are all about similar themes, but they couldn’t be more different. They are smart and intriguing, and they all have twists you can’t see coming. I enjoyed reading them all, and I loved getting a small glimpse into all these authors’ minds. If you’re not interested in all of them, you can buy only the stories that you are drawn to, but for me, I’m glad I read the whole collection. I wanted to read some because I am a big fan of Cosimano, Sutanto, and Prose. And now that I’ve read the stories by Garrett, Thompson, and Rosenblum also, I’m a fan of theirs too. These are tasty appetizers, and now I want to read more.Egalleys for The Busybodies Collection were provided by Amazon Original Stories through NetGalley, with many thanks.

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  4. Carla

    Staged
    Cute novella. It had the perfect mix of mystery, humor, and romance. The pacing was spot on. I enjoyed it. 3.75

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  5. Brittany

    Staged
    Staged by Elle Cosimano is a fast paced mystery that combines real estate and amateur sleuthing in an entertaining short story. When Lyda, a new real estate agent, and Dani, a home stager, discover a dead landscaper in one of her listings, they find themselves juggling a murder investigation along with a property flip. As suspects mount, these unlikely detectives must solve the case before the open house. This story is filled with humor and sharp wit, perfect for this lighthearted mystery.

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  6. Ftest

    Good Content
    Readers Choice

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  7. Horror Nerd

    fun concept, but lacks characterization
    A young woman tries to successfully stage a house & make a sale, and things can’t possibly go wrong. Right?This moves at a quick pace, but the setup of the mystery is much better than the murder investigation. It wraps up a little too quickly, and feels like it comes out of nowhere. There’s not much character development either.

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  8. Maria-Anne

    Short story
    Easy to listen to short story. It’s a bit of a fun, cozy mystery. When having about an hour to pass while doing chores, this might just fit the bill.

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