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5 Minutes for Books: Stealing with Style

August 3, 2009 by CarrieB

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Looking for a clean mystery series that you can relax and enjoy? I have the most WONDERFUL treat for you! Author Emyl Jenkins has begun writing a fabulous mystery series surrounding a lady by the name of Sterling Glass who is an antiques appraiser. Can antiques be mysterious and intriguing? Thanks to Jenkins, yes they can be!

There are two books in the series so far. The first is Stealing with Style and gives you a good introduction to who Sterling is, as well as some of the key players in her world. However, I actually started by reading the second book, The Big Steal and did not feel lost by the activities in the book. Either title stands alone, in my opinion. They are both excellent reading choices.

Before you read any further into this particular post, I would heartily recommend that you read my review of The Big Steal which I posted about over at Reading to Know. That will give you some additional context as to why I think this series is so marvelous. These books are clean (i.e., not explicit in scene or content at all). They are engaging, knowledgeably written, entertaining and personable books. I would list more positive attributes but you’d get tired of hearing what I had to say.

I really love the mystery genre but find it hard to locate modern mysteries that aren’t over-the-top with blood, gore, sex or language. I also don’t like to be creeped out. I like mystery but not thrillers. (Not to say that Sterling Glass mysteries aren’t thrilling because they are that.) But they were low key thrills which allow me to stay home alone in the house at night without being too fearful. I get all of the fun without any of the pain of an imagination gone haywire afterwards.

After reading The Big Steal, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy of Stealing With Style, quite hopeful that I would find the series as a whole delightful and not just one particular title. I was not disappointed (in the least).

I heartily recommend, encourage, and will stop just short of forcing you to throw these books into your Amazon shopping cart and enjoy them for yourselves. I look forward to the next book in the series!

For more information on Sterling Glass and her creator, visit Emyl Jenkin’s website.

I am delighted to say that the publisher has graciously and generously agreed to give away a copy of these two books to one of our readers. If you would like to win these books and enjoy some mysterious good fun then leave a comment below. U.S. Residents only please.

We’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s column.

The winners of Blue Like Playdough are #7 Wacky Mummy and #11 Tammy.

If you didn’t win, check out Lauren’s review at 5 Minutes for Books this week (posting Wednesday 8/5) for another chance to win!

In addition to contributing to the 5 Minutes for Photography column here at 5 Minutes for Mom, Carrie is a staff reviewer at 5 Minutes for Books and also blogs about books regularly at Reading to Know.

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61 Comments

  1. bridget3420 says

    August 10, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    I would like to enter.

    Reply
  2. Rebecca N. says

    August 10, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    This sounds fantastic! I would love a chance to win! Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    August 9, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    I’d just LOVE to read it!

    Reply
  4. kathy pease says

    August 9, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in 🙂

    Reply
  5. Emily L says

    August 9, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    This sounds great, I would love to read it. 🙂

    Reply
  6. elizabeth says

    August 7, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    sounds like a good series!
    count me in

    Reply
  7. Marjorie R. says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    I would absolutely love to win this book, I just
    love the cover.
    I am a subscriber, please count me in on this
    awesome giveaway.

    Reply
  8. Annmarie W. says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    I love mysteries…and I love antiques & old collectibles! What could be better than combining them? I’d love to win these books!

    Reply
  9. Anita Yancey says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    They sound good. Love to read them.

    Reply
  10. bridget says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    This looks like a very entertaining read.

    Reply
  11. trish says

    August 5, 2009 at 4:11 pm

    I LOVE book giveaways:)
    [email protected]

    Reply
  12. Pam says

    August 5, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    Always loved Angela Lansbury movies, so I would LOVE these books! Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Angela Winesburg says

    August 5, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    I would love to read this, hope I win! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  14. Anne S says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:37 am

    Like you, I love mysteries but hate the modern “thriller” version. These seem to be intelligent, fun reads. I’d like to try them Thanks.

    Reply
  15. CMC says

    August 4, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    Sounds like a good read! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  16. karen k says

    August 4, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    Sounds like a great mystery!!! Please count me in. thanks.

    karen k
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  17. edj says

    August 4, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    Oh I do love me a good mystery. I just finished rereading all the Dorothy Sayers’ Peter Wimsey series. I’d love to read these!

    Reply
  18. etirv says

    August 4, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    I would love to be entered, thanks!

    Reply
  19. Betty says

    August 4, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Mysteries are my main reads. I can take a thriller that gets a little creepy but appreciate a book that doesn’t feel the need to get explicit. Thanks for the reviews

    Reply
  20. LaVonne says

    August 4, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    I love mystery books too! I think these sound great!

    Reply
  21. KJ Hamilton says

    August 4, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    I’d love a good mystery. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Cindy B. in Montana says

    August 4, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    This sounds like a fun series! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jenny Martin says

    August 4, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    Sounds like 2 great books!

    Reply
  24. Beth says

    August 4, 2009 at 11:14 am

    I love cozy mysteries, and I’m always looking for a new series.

    Reply
  25. Adele says

    August 4, 2009 at 9:19 am

    I love mysteries and antiques.

    Reply
  26. Carol M says

    August 4, 2009 at 9:11 am

    This sounds good! I would love to read it!
    mittens0831 AT aol.com

    Reply
  27. cris says

    August 3, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    I am a subscriber.

    Reply
  28. cris says

    August 3, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    Oh, I would love some new books right now! And I am crazy for mysteries.

    Reply
  29. Liz C. says

    August 3, 2009 at 11:43 pm

    I am so into mystery novels these days. I have to give these books a try. Thanks for the review!

    Reply
  30. BirminghamGirl says

    August 3, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    I took a Sherlock Holmes walking tour in London last Christmas, which reignited my love of a good mystery! Thanks!

    Reply
  31. Maven says

    August 3, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    What you’re looking for is called a “Cozy” mystery. They are the “Mrs. Marple”, Tamar Mayers, Jean Hagar, Diane Mott Davidson, Puzzle solving style mysteries without the more “Hardboiled” or “Thriller” aspects of the genre.

    Reply
  32. Tawnda says

    August 3, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    sounds awesome!

    Reply
  33. Berrynat says

    August 3, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    Sounds like a good book. I’d love a copy.

    Reply
  34. Mariah says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Please enter me!

    Mariah
    penguinqueen(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  35. Stephanie says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    I love a good clean mystery, and especially love finding a new series! Thanks for the review and giveaway.

    Reply
  36. Kim says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    Thanks for the recommendation. So hard to find clean books these days that I often won’t pick up a new book without getting a review from someone else first, so I know what I’m getting into!

    Reply
  37. Beth says

    August 3, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Sounds like a great story! I’d love to read it!

    Reply
  38. Marj McClendon says

    August 3, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    I enjoy reading. Mysteries and Faith based books are my favorites although I read a lot of others.

    Reply
  39. Karen ~Georgia Angel says

    August 3, 2009 at 11:59 am

    I love to read mysteries!

    Reply
  40. Jen says

    August 3, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Sounds like a set of books I’d love to read.

    Reply
  41. Rachel says

    August 3, 2009 at 11:19 am

    I love a good mystery! I hope I win!

    Reply
  42. Elizabeth says

    August 3, 2009 at 11:08 am

    I’d love to read it! Thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  43. Toddler Crafts Susan says

    August 3, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Hi,

    This book seems to be intresting and mystery readers really love to read. Really i like to have these type of books.

    Reply
  44. MJ says

    August 3, 2009 at 10:28 am

    I’d love to read this.

    mj.coward[at]gmail.com

    Reply
  45. Stacie says

    August 3, 2009 at 10:18 am

    I love a good mystery. This books really sounds interesting.

    Reply
  46. Maddy says

    August 3, 2009 at 10:16 am

    I’m with you on the ‘aren’t over-the-top with blood, gore, sex or language. I also don’t like to be creeped out.’ So if you can guarantee that…….you gotta sale!
    Cheers

    Reply
  47. Jen says

    August 3, 2009 at 9:50 am

    Sounds like a great read. Count me in!

    Reply
  48. Sheila DeChantal says

    August 3, 2009 at 9:45 am

    This looks like a great read… reminds me of a fun one I have on my nightstand now called Dead as A Scone.

    Thanks for offering this book!

    Reply
  49. Linda says

    August 3, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Sounds interesting!

    Reply
  50. Darla says

    August 3, 2009 at 9:14 am

    I would love to read these!!

    Reply
  51. Barbara H. says

    August 3, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Sounds interesting! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  52. denise says

    August 3, 2009 at 9:02 am

    I would like to read this.

    denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  53. Carol W. says

    August 3, 2009 at 8:47 am

    This mystery sounds like a refreshing change of pace. I’d love to win it.

    Reply
  54. lifeasamama says

    August 3, 2009 at 8:34 am

    these sound great!

    Reply
  55. Annie says

    August 3, 2009 at 8:28 am

    What great timing! I was just looking for a good mystery at the bookstore yesterday. I’ll be heading to the library soon to check for these if I don’t win them. Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  56. Linda V says

    August 3, 2009 at 8:14 am

    Always looking for books to really get into!

    Reply
  57. Carolyn Nedrow says

    August 3, 2009 at 6:56 am

    I love a good mystery. I really would love to win!
    [email protected]

    Reply
  58. Amy from Occupation: Mommy says

    August 3, 2009 at 6:54 am

    This sounds like a great one!

    Reply
  59. Raelena says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:13 am

    count me in please!

    Reply
  60. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:46 am

    I’d love to read this!

    Reply

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