Handbag and Book: author Judy Penz Sheluk #handbag confession & #newmystery A Hole in One

Confession time: I’m not a fashionista when it comes to purses (okay, who am I trying to kid? I’m not a fashionista, period. So this purse by LUG isn’t about trying to make a fashion statement, but it is so amazing that I bought the same cross body model (Moped) in black after my husband mentioned that fuchsia was a bit too summery to be carrying around in December.

Here’s why I love it, especially when it comes to traveling. A water bottle holder. A back pocket for my Kindle. Roomy enough inside for an iPad, wallet, reading glasses and a sunglass case. An inner zipped compartment for my passport. Another compartment for my iPhone. Front pocket for gum, my herbal tea, and a spare pair of disposable contact lenses. In short, everything in a lightweight, washable design. LOVE IT!!!

Sadly, LUG has discontinued the Moped model, but there are plenty of other great bags on their website, http://www.luglife.com. And no, I don’t work or own part of the company.

Hoping to promote the Glass Dolphin antiques shop, co-owners Arabella Carpenter and Emily Garland agree to sponsor a hole in one contest at a charity golf tournament. The publicity turns out to be anything but positive, however, when Arabella’s errant tee shot lands in the woods next to a corpse.

They soon learn that the victim is closely related to Arabella’s ex-husband, who had been acting as the Course Marshal. With means, opportunity, and more than enough motive, he soon becomes the police department’s prime suspect, leaving Arabella and Emily determined to clear his name—even if they’re not entirely convinced of his innocence.

Arabella Carpenter let the others go first. All three managed to clear the pond with their tee shot and land on the green, but not one was anywhere close to getting a hole in one. Arabella breathed a sigh of relief—since they were sponsoring the contest, their foursome might not be eligible to win, but it still freaked her out to think someone else might. She went through her mental prep, took her swing, and watched as her ball went directly into the woods.

“Hey, you made it over the water,” Hudson said, hopping into his cart. “For someone just starting out, that’s not a bad shot.”

Arabella caught Emily’s look and smiled. He really was a nice guy. “Thanks, Hudson. Whether I can find my ball is an entirely different story. Why don’t I look for it while you guys putt in? I’m sure one of you will be able to make the shot.”

They crossed the pond on a wooden bridge just wide enough for their golf carts, parked on the path next to the hole, and grabbed their putters. Luke, Hudson, and Emily went to the green and began debating which ball to hit. Arabella trundled over to the woods, feeling stupid and hoping like hell it wasn’t infested with poison ivy. The woods were thicker than she’d expected. She walked in a couple of feet, using her putter to push the branches aside.

That’s when she started to scream.

Find A HOLE IN ONE at: Barking Rain Press

Find Judy Penz Sheluk at: Website