Sweetheart Sleuths Quiz
Fans of crime fiction sometimes like it cold, favoring stories that are noir and chilling to the bone. In this type of story there are frequently relationships of the wham bam sort, or the blood curdling variety.There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
Then there are those who like it hot with steamy scenes of violence and no sparing of bedroom acrobatics.
My tastes are like baby bear’s, with preferences somewhere in the middle. I find that I like mysteries with a hint of romance.
I am not alone in this because I have noticed Amazon forums discussing this very subject.
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| Nick and Nora |
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| Tommy and Tuppence |
In character-driven stories I think it adds to the depth of the narration if some of the protagonists do have relationships. We all know the famous romantic duos such as Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence, Nick and Nora Charles from the Thin Man series. But I would like to test your mettle on less well-known detective duos. See if you can match up these partners in romance. Tell us in comments. The answers will be available this weekend.
1. Lady Emily
2. Albert Campion
3. Gemma James
4. Alan Markby
5. Corinna Chapman
6. Rina Lazarus
7. Charlie Piotrowski
8. Carol Jordan
9. Danny Lloyd
10. Roderick Alleyn
11. Desiree Mitry
12. Bill Smith
13. Harriet Vane
14. Walt Longmire
A. Mitch Berger, B. Agatha Troy
C. Peter Decker
D. Victoria Moretti
E. Duncan Kincaid
F. Karen Pelletier
G. Lydia Chin
H. Colin Hargreaves
I. Amanda Pontisbright
J. Peter Wimsey
K. Tony Hill
L. Daniel Cohen
M. Meredith Mitchell
N. Judy Hill
Celebrating this juxtaposition of love and the death wish is the Love Is Murder conference, which takes place yearly in early February, an award known as the Lovey is awarded. This year's winners are:
Best First Novel
Basic Black by Scott Doornbosch
Best Traditional
The Fine Art of Murder by Donald Bain
Best PI/Police Procedural
The Towman's Daughters by David J. Walker
Best Thriller
Northwest Angle by William Kent Krueger
Best Historical
Terror at the Fair by Robert Goldsborough
Best Suspense
ToxiCity by Libby Fischer Hellmann
Best Paranormal/Sci-Fi/Horror
Homefront: The Voice of Freedom by Raymond Benson
Best Series
The White House Chef Series by Julie Hyzy
Best Romantic Suspense
A Lot Like Love by Julie James
Best Short Story
"Diamonds Aren't Forever" by Mary Welk
