Slightly Irregular

Finley Anderson Tanner, a West Palm Beach, Fla., paralegal with a penchant for drama and a love for designer labels, is back and looking for love and a missing person in Pollero’s fourth installment in the F.A.T. series. Equally enamored with rough-and-tumble PI Liam McGarrity and law firm partner Tony Caprelli, shallow but good-hearted Finley is forced to weigh her options when pushed by her meddling mother to find a date to take to Finley’s sister’s wedding. As if choosing a man weren’t enough, Finley’s boss Ellen abruptly quits and disappears, leaving a mysterious bag of clothing and jewelry for Finley to get rid of. Suspecting no foul play, Finley gladly sells the jewelry on eBay to finance her own purchases. However, when best friend Becky also disappears after helping sell the goods, Finley realizes something is amiss. Taking it upon herself to investigate their disappearances, Finley discovers that Ellen is not who she appears to be, and what began as an auction for costume jewelry has put several lives on the line. Readers who delight in luxury brand names, skinny women, and studly men will adore this light romp, but readers looking for a serious mystery or compelling character development will want to look elsewhere. Agent: Donna Bagdasarian, Publication Riot Group. (Apr.)