The sleepy town of Liberty hasn’t seen murder in…well…ever.  Residents are stunned when the body of a young woman is found strangled, and reporters at the Liberty Chronicle are thrilled, rather disturbingly, over the biggest news story to hit town this century. 

Lizzie Hart has even bigger problems.  Lately, she can’t seem to concentrate on her job as copy editor at the Chronicle with the new hunky investigative reporter, Blake Morgan, swaggering around the office. It’s a good thing that Blake barely knows Lizzie exists. 

After an odd string of events, however, Lizzie begins to wonder if Blake is really as fabulous as she has fantasized.  When Lizzie and Blake find a co-worker dead, Blake’s personality changes completely—and not in a good way.  Even though the police rule the death as an accident, Lizzie immediately suspects foul play and senses a connection to the recent murder.  She is determined to bring the killer to justice, but is having some trouble getting her Nancy Drew on thanks to the pesky stalker she’s picked up—Blake Morgan. Wait, didn’t she want him to follow her around and pay attention to her?  Not like this.  Blake has turned from cool and smooth to cold and downright scary, making Lizzie wonder if he should be next on her suspect list. 

What genre is this book?
Mystery—with a healthy dose of romance.

What kind of readers will it appeal to?
IT’S JUST A LITTLE CRUSH is perfect for any reader who wants nothing more than a fun escape from reality.  It will appeal to mystery lovers who enjoy reading about real people turned amateur detectives, as well as lovers of funny women’s fiction and chick-lit.  Lizzie’s first-person account of her adventures pulls you in immediately and her sassy, snarky observations are great for a laugh.

The cover describes this as “a Lizzie Hart novel”. Tell us more about her.
Lizzie Hart is a small-town girl who just wants some excitement in her life.  She doesn’t shy away from telling other people what she thinks of them, but always goes out of her way to help out a friend.

Is there anyone else we need to know better?
Blake Morgan is the new guy in town.  He’s handsome, he’s rich, and he’s smart—making him the object of every woman’s affection. He could (and does) have any woman he wants, but he seems to have his sights set on Lizzie.

Complete this sentence for us: if you like _________________, you’ll love my book.
If you like Gemma Halliday’s HIGH HEELS MYSTERIES, you’ll love my
book.

How would you like the reader to feel as they read the last word of this book?
Excited to read about Lizzie’s next adventure!  I’ve included the first chapter of my next book, THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC, with every copy of IT’S JUST A LITTLE CRUSH.

Oh, that’s a great idea.
I am currently working on the final edit of THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC, which picks up soon after the end of IT’S JUST A LITTLE CRUSH. 

THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC brings Lizzie’s ex back into her life after his brother is murdered.  Poor Lizzie ends up juggling a murder investigation, a wacky Wiccan coven, and two men vying for her attention—all the while nursing injuries left over from the last time she decided to play detective. 

Tell us a little more about the series.
Since I’m a musician, all of the books in my Lizzie Hart Mysteries series are song titles that go along with the main theme of the story: IT’S JUST A LITTLE CRUSH, THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC (coming soon), and BAD MEDICINE (coming later).

You’re a musician? Tell us more about yourself.
I was born and raised in a small town in Indiana.  My career has been rather eclectic thus far, and I’ve finally settled on “writer” after jobs like schoolteacher, church organist, insurance agent, and funeral parlor associate didn’t really float my boat.  I still live in that same small town with an understanding husband, two sweet kids, two energetic dogs, and one malevolent cat. 

Do you have a website where we can keep up with your work?
Visit my website and blog at www.carolinefardig.com.

How can readers follow you on Twitter and/or Facebook?
They can tweet to me on Twitter (@carolinefardig) and Facebook me here:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Caroline-Fardig/496944767049778.