Quinn Bailey will NOT be sleuthing again any time soon. NO way, no how. After her first foray into the dark world of private investigations almost derailed her nascent career, Quinn is staying laser-focused on finally becoming an audiologist. With her big-girl job all lined up and graduation mere weeks away, her plan is JUST about to pay off. But her best friend, wily, head-strong PI Sloan McKenzie, has other plans. And when a big story breaks, dragging the girls into the spotlight--and imminent danger--she finally gets her wish. The girls are going to need to do a little digging. Like it or not, the girls are back on the case. And no matter what happens, this time there might not be an easy route back to life as they know it when they’re done. No Feign No Gain is book 2 of an exciting mystery adventure driven by a beautiful, mysterious stranger who might be nothing but trouble. Perfect for long-time cozy readers as well as YA and new adult readers looking for a little amateur sleuth intrigue in their lives. "No Feign No Gain cultivates the fine feel of a cozy mystery , exploring the interplays between friends, perps, investigators, and local atmosphere alike. As Quinn perceives a startling truth about Sloan's motivations and relationships, she discovers that her responses to these revelations may affect both her friendship with Sloan and their pursuit of justice. Surprises, lies, truths, and new revelations keep No Feign No Gain fast-paced, revealing, and hard to put down , building on Quinn's conundrums as she struggles between friendship, career choice, and investigative results. All these take her far from her comfort zone and into an exciting world that both attracts and repels her. Readers will find the mystery absorbing , fueled by Quinn's first-person observations and subplots that keep the action swift and the characters realistic and attractive to the end. Cozy mystery readers are in for a treat --even newcomers, who need no prior familiarity with the first book in order to quickly absorb Quinn's personality, background, and perspectives." --D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review