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No Such Thing As A Thing of the Past: A Brandy Alexander Mystery (No Such Thing As.A Brandy Alexander Mystery Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Shelly Fredman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Author Note: *PLEASE READ*

As many of you know, my heart and soul lie within the pages of the No Such Thing As... Brandy
Alexander Mysteries. At the time I ended the series, I was ready (or so I thought) to move on. I even wrote an epilogue that put a cap on the "happily ever after" I felt my characters deserved. Well, it turns out I missed her more than I ever dreamed possible. I tried writing for other characters within Brandy's world, but it didn't give me nearly as much satisfaction. Brandy is a part of me, and I felt a tremendous loss by not giving voice to her anymore. So, I decided to write another installment (for my own satisfaction, and hopefully, for yours as well).

Of course, I immediately ran into a problem. If you have read all the books, you know what happened in the epilogue of Smooth Sailing. The reasonable expectation is that I would continue on from there. But I have never been accused of being reasonable. If I were going to write another Brandy book, it would have to create in me the kind of excitement the other books did, and, starting from that particular point just didn't interest me. SO, in typical Brandy fashion, I decided to write my own rules and hope that my fans would forgive me, forget about the epilogue (it has since been removed) and the Alphonso book, and pick up where we left off at the end of No Such Thing As Smooth Sailing BEFORE the epilogue.

The result of this endeavor is my new book, No Such Thing As A Thing Of The Past.

Thank you all for letting Brandy (and me) into your busy lives.

With much appreciation,

Shelly


Book Description:


“He was 20 minutes late, and I was tempted to leave, having recently decided that the past should stay the hell out of the present.”—Brandy Alexander


It’s been two weeks since Nick and Brandy’s engagement, and all seems right with the world, but this is Brandy's world, where the right things often take a wrong turn, get complicated, and occasionally, deadly.

When Nick runs across an old girlfriend who's in trouble and needs his help, Brandy battles to keep her insecurity in check, as Nick risks his life to help her. Brandy understands loyalty to old friends, especially since she is still struggling with her own on-going issues with former love, Bobby DiCarlo, and he with her, something they both believed was a thing of the past.

So, what does Brandy do to take her mind off the situation? Luckily, she doesn’t have to look far to find the diversion she needs. Per usual, Brandy is in the wrong place at the right time when she takes her dogs on a run and discovers smoke pouring out of a house in a posh Philly neighborhood. Brandy rescues the occupant trapped inside, only to discover he was the leader of a white supremacist organization. What started out as an “accidental” house fire turns into a classic whodunit, when the man dies, and evidence points to murder.

Things are further complicated by the reappearance of Luca, a young friend from Brandy's past, who is now also a member of that same organization. Brandy’s affection for the boy she used to babysit is tested as she tries to show him the error of his misguided ways.

Between Brandy's love life and her obsessive need to right every wrong, she really has her hands full. And as she, Nick, and Bobby grapple with the baggage of their own personal history, they discover there really is No Such Thing As A Thing Of The Past.
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    No Such Thing As.A Brandy Alexander Mystery
  2. Print length
    270 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    March 6, 2021
  6. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  7. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Y84YPDM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 6, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 6, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 960 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08YNHY2Z3
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 161 ratings

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Shelly Fredman

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Shelly Fredman is a native Philadelphian who long dreamed to be Mrs. Illya Kuryakin from The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Having failed to reach that lofty goal, she switched her affections to fictional characters and situations that she could control with the stroke of her keyboard. This quest for power resulted in The No Such Thing As...Brandy Alexander Mysteries.

Shelly and Brandy share feeling of pride in their hometown, and even though Shelly has moved to the west coast, she has always been, and forever will be, a Philly girl at heart.

Visit me on Facebook at:

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Or look for me on Instagram @fredmanshelly

website: shellyfredman.com

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Yesssssssss! Another Shelly Fredman romcommystery! Start with book one of the series to get to know and love Brandy Alexander. A fun read - you’ll laugh; you’ll cry, you’ll crave more. #teamNick
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Jeanie Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brandy’s BACK!!!! and as wonderful as every.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
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If I could follow only five authors for the rest of my life, Shelly Fredman would be way up on that list. She brings the impulsive and kindhearted trouble magnet, Brandy Alexander to vibrant life and pulls her right into the heart of the reader. Saying that I loved No Such Thing as a Thing of the Past may sound trite but it is SO true. I adore spending time with Brandy and her friends and it was wonderful being with these dear friends after too long apart, something that is especially appropriate now.
If you are new to the Brandy Alexander, No Such Thing series, the books are filled with hilarity and caring and the mysteries that the young Philly native can't resist investigating because people matter. Life is never easy for Brandy and the issues she and author Shelly Fredman address are important topics faced on a personal level but they never overpower Brandy's impulsiveness and insecurities that add both humor and heart, they are all part of the whole
If you read the previous book when it first came out, be aware that Ms. Fredman has taken us back to a time between the end of the book and the epilogue. That is happy news for most of us because we don't want to miss those years.
For new readers, I believe that No Such Thing as a Thing of the Past can be read as a standalone but be prepared to fall in love with Brandy and to want to go back and read the series from the beginning.
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Kristi
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun series to read if you like Janet Evanovich
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2021
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If you haven't read Shelly Fredmans Brandy Alexander series then you are missing out.

This is book 8 in the series and it reminded me why I fell in love in the first place.

It's got romance, mystery, suspense and humor. A smarter more suspensive Stephanie Plum with sexier male characters.
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t wait for the next book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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I just recently discovered this brandy Alexander series. I have to say I love it! What I don’t like about it is I have to wait for the next book. I must say it is going to be tough to wait. Thank you Ms Friedman and please keep them coming.
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Shelly G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Awesome Brandy Alexander Mystery.... A must read!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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I love the Brandy series and was so excited to read Shelly Fredman's new book: No Such Thing As A Thing of the Past. It is great to revisit all the familiar characters, you are immediately drawn back into Brandy's world of mystery, humor, friendships & love.
A perfect addition the the Brandy series, it's a wonderful escape.
Shelly Fredman, you did it again, looking forward to the next one....
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Kgp
3.0 out of 5 stars Brandy hasn’t grown up yet!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
This series was one of the first I began reading after discovering Amazon kindle . I was truly sad to see it end and would check back every now and then hoping for more. It’s been a long wait. While I still love Brandy, her family and friends, it seems as if instead of maturing, she has become even more insecure, more scatterbrained. Living with Nick but mooning over Bobby. I was hoping to see Brandy maybe become a real journalist or perhaps an investigator for an attorney. Something that would allow her to continue finding trouble. Still allow for friends and family to come to her assistance. I even thought she might perhaps become more involved in Nick’s mysterious missions as she grew as a person. But no. Perhaps I’m making an unfair comparison between this author and the many, many others I have read. But I’ve grown tired of the “love triangle scenario”. Two guys, one gal, who will she choose. Eventually, that plot idea wears thin. At this point neither Brandy or her brother Paul have enough backbone/maturity to facedown even their own mother. Standing up to her as adults. Again, I was looking for a new and most definitely improved Brandy with Nick in her life instead of a stagnant character, fumbling through life dangling two love interests.
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Chloegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Brandy’s Back!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2021
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Brandy & the gang are back! I love this series & was so sad when the author ended it. I was so very excited when she changed her mind & decided she missed writing about Brandy as much as we missed reading about her. This latest book is awesome! I downloaded my copy & read the entire book in one day. I just couldn’t put it down. Love Brandy’s bravery & sometimes her stupidity. The story was action packed as she gets herself into some really scary situations. I’m definitely on Team Nick, but there are times I could advocate for Bobby. I would give this book 10 stars if I could! Now I have to wait for Shelly to write the next installment.
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Kindle Pam
5.0 out of 5 stars Brandy And The Gang Is Back!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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A great read; you will not be able to put it down! Shelly Fredman does not disappoint with a mystery filled with intrigue and humor! A mystery, love story, and Brandy is an adventure that will make you laugh out loud and put a smile on your face! After Brandy, my favorite character is Nick, dark, sexy and mysterious! His love, admiration, and respect for Brandy are a recipe for a fascinating and hot relationship!
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5.0 out of 5 stars More NICK please!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021
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I have loved this entire series! So glad to have another book to read. Read this in one sitting. I need more NICK and brandy. If you like the Plum series this is by far my favorite. The characters never get old and there’s always something new going on. Please continue this series!!
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Keely Willment
5.0 out of 5 stars Brandy Alexander as her best, at her worst
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2021
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Brandy is like the friend I always wanted, and my alter ego. It is so easy to get lost in her heart and her brain. I am right there, along with every heart beat and tear shed. So happy Brandy came back for another swing, and can’t wait to know what’s next.
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