Kindle Edition Anne K. Albert Category:  Mystery/Suspense Publisher: DKB Press Pages: 213 Copyright: November 2013 Book 1 of the Muriel Reeves Mystery series. Set the week before Christmas when the stress of the holidays is enough to frazzle anyone’s nerves, tensions increase when a close friend begs Muriel to team up with a sexy private investigator to find a missing woman. Forced to deal with an embezzler, kidnapper, and femme fatale is bad enough, but add Muriel’s zany family to the mix along with their desire to win the coveted D-DAY (Death Defying Act of the Year) Award, and the situation can ONLY get worse.  FRANK, INCENSE, AND MURIEL is recipient of the Virginia Romance Writers HOLT Medallion Award of Merit for "Novel with Strong Romantic Elements" (2011).

Loved it! - 5 Stars
"FRANK, INCENSE AND MURIEL is a delightful mystery that's laced with light romance. I loved this fast-moving and well-plotted mystery and each of it's zany characters. I highly recommend this novel to all cozy fans."

Delightfully Engaging! - 5 Stars
"Anne K. Albert's clean and precise style is a refreshing change from the clutter of other writers. Her wit shines through this lightly suspenseful novel and her characters ring sweet and true. Can't wait to read more about Muriel, Frank and the rest of the gang."


Truly Enjoyable! - 5 Stars
"As proof that opposites do attract, the pairing of brains and brawn in two unlikely protagonists, Frank and Muriel, makes this holiday mystery a winner. A dash of humor and a potential romance between the young couple adds interest to a well-plotted story of deceit and intrigue. Even secondary characters contribute to the unfolding story, including Muriel's Aunt Val who bakes cookies for the twelve days of Christmas. From quirky family members to unpredictable twists and turns, this fast-paced mystery is one to read at any time of the year."