JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Clutter Free by Jackie Layton

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Title: Clutter Free
Series: An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery #1
Author: Jackie Layton
Publisher: Level Best Books
Release Date: August 29, 2023
Genre: Clean Cozy Mystery

Returning to Fox Island where she grew up, Kate Sloan begins her career as a professional organizer. When a woman accuses Kate’s police chief brother of having an affair, Kate’s priority shifts from organizing to proving her brother’s innocence. Kate visits the woman, hoping for a confession. The woman won’t admit she lied, and to make the situation worse, the accuser is found dead the next day by Kate and her business partner. 

Kate has an eye for seeing what’s out of place, and she knows how to fix problems. Can she utilize her organizational skills to toss red herrings and focus on legitimate clues? Kate’s business is at risk as well as her brother’s career. The clock is ticking, and this could be the deadliest deadline of Kate’s life. She must discover the truth behind the victim’s vicious lies, but most of all, she needs to solve the murder before she becomes the next victim.

I really enjoy Mystery Novels, especially sweet Cozy ones. I also enjoy reading books from authors that I haven't had the chance to read their books yet. Clutter Free by Jackie Layton is Book 1 in the An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery series. I recently had the chance to read this book. 

Kate Sloan has returned to Fox Island, where she grew up, and started a Professional Organizing business, something she wants as a Career. Kate's Brother is the local Police Chief and things change directions for Kate when a woman accuses him of having an affair. Kate immediately shifts things to help her brother prove his innocence. The woman is found dead a day after Kate and her partner visit the woman to try to get her to confess that she fabricated the story. Kate is now more determined to prove her brother's innocence from an affair and will utilize her Organization skills, spotting things out of place and fixing them, to help her brother and also Kate. Her Brother's best buddy, Reid, is willing to help Kate solve the mystery and keep his friend's reputation in line. Kate realizes she must act fast as their careers are on the line and she also feels she could be the next victim. Will Kate solve the mystery of who murdered the Woman? Will Kate prove her Brother innocent? 

I started reading this book and could not stop reading until I came to THE END! Kate is a very determined woman and she really wants to help her brother. I LOVE that her career, Professional Organizer, helps her with sleuthing and helping to "fix the problem". Her Brother, Paul, is well-liked in the Community and she knows this accusation could ruin his career. Reid is a GREAT Character in the book and I saw a bit of "sparks" as Reid was also Kate's High School Crush. I am glad I read this on a day where I could read from start to finish as it truly is a WONDERFUL BOOK! I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Mystery! 

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Jackie Layton is the author of cozy mysteries with Spunky Southern Sleuths. Her stories are set in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. She lives on the coast of South Carolina, where she enjoys walks on the beach and golf cart rides around the marsh. Reading, gardening, and traveling are some of her favorite hobbies. She always keeps a notebook handy to write down ideas for future stories. Be careful what you say around her because it might end up in a book.

Connect with Jackie by visiting jackielaytoncozyauthor.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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(1) winner will win a paperback copy of Clutter Free and Weeding Out Lies, a $10 Starbucks gift card, and a polka dot shopping bag!

(1) additional winner will win a paperback copy of Clutter Free!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 11, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 18, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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