Miracle Strip by Nancy Bartholomew is about exotic dancer Sierra Lavotini who lives in Panama City. She never intended to become an amateur sleuth, but when her co-worker Denise Curtis is in trouble, she has to help. Someone kidnapped Denise’s dog Arlo and is holding him for $100,000 ransom. After closing down the Tiffany Club where they both work, Sierra and Denise head to Denise’s room to plot a strategy. What they find is a dead body. Denise insists she has never seen the man before, but Sierra and the police have their doubts. What follows is a hysterical frolic around Panama City, reminiscent of Janet Evanovich. I will read the rest of the books the author has to offer.

Just finished the sequel Drag Strip in which Sierra is to appear at the Dead Lakes Motor Speedway with a new dancer named Ruby. When she almost witnesses Ruby's death, she is knocked unconscious to find Panama City homicide Detective John Nailor over the body only to leave her to take the fall. Is he involved? Did he murder Ruby and why did she see him kissing another woman? Find out by reading this latest installment of Sierra Lavotini. Plus we get to meet more of her interesting family and friends.

Finished the 3rd in the series, Film Strip in which Sierra is shot in the behind while another dancer is killed. What follows is that Sierra pretends to be connected to a crime boss from New Jersey, more killings and finally getting to know John Nailor in that personal way. Hurray! A fun read and I am hoping that a 4th will arrive in the near future.