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Avon Calling Box Set

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by Hayley Camille


  Jitterbug by Cab Calloway

  Taking a Chance on Love by Benny Goodman

  Why Don’t You Do right? by Benny Goodman

  Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good to You by Razaf & Redman

  Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered by Benny Goodman & Orchestra

  I’m Making Believe by The Ink Spots

  Black Bay Shuffle by Artie Shaw & Orchestra

  Serenade to a Savage by Artie Shaw & Orchestra

  Little Jitterbug by The Andrew Sisters

  I Thought About You by Benny Goodman & his Orchestra

  How High the Moon by Helen Forrest

  Love is the Sweetest Thing by Al Bowlly

  Doin’ the Jive by Glenn Miller & his Orchestra

  Moonglow by Artie Shaw & his Orchestra

  Tangerine by Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra

  Fools Rush In by Glenn Miller & his Orchestra

  When you Wish upon a Star by Glenn Miller & his Orchestra

  Minnie the Moocher by Cab Calloway

  The Calloway Boogie by Cab Calloway

  Fisherman’s Song at Dusk by Xiang Sihua

  Orange Colored Sky by Nat King Cole

  Stormy Weather by Lena Horne

  I had the Craziest Dream by Hellen Forest, the Harry James Orchestra

  Moonlight Becomes You by Bing Crosby, Bob Hope & Dorothy Lamour

  Velvet Moon by Harry James

  Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition by Kay Kyser and his Orchestra

  Pistol Packin’ Mama by Bing Crosby & the Andrew Sisters

  Embraceable You by Judy Garland (George & Ira Gershwin)

  This Can’t Be Love by Martha Tilton, Benny Goodman & his Orchestra

  Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman & his Orchestra

  Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by The Andrew Sisters

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  Take a Peek inside Betty’s Closet

  For the love of all things vintage, retro and stylish with that femme fatale Betty Jones twist, we’ve launched our very own Avon Calling! inspired shop on Amazon.

  There’s something for all the Hepcats (men) and Jitterbugs (ladies), Bobbysox Brigade (kids) and all you Super-Secret Vigilantes with questionable motives…

  Visit Betty’s Closet at https://www.amazon.com/shop/hayley__camille

  About the Author

  Hayley Camille is the author of The Chronicles of Ivy Carter Science Fiction series and award-winning Avon Calling! Crime Noir series, as well as The Ultimate Players Guide to Skylanders gaming guides for kids.

  You can find her haunting her blog at www.hayleycamille.com

  Hayley loves dinosaurs, jazz, animals and all things vintage. She has far too many magic hats and loves to collect teacups, though sadly, doesn’t drink tea.

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  Also by Hayley Camille

  In The Chronicles of Ivy Carter series

  HUMAN

  How do you define humanity, when evolution gives you more than one choice?

  Archaeologist Ivy Carter is no stranger to losing the people she loves.

  With the exception of Kyah, an ex- lab chimp at her university, Ivy holds everybody at arm’s length, even Orrin James, the brilliant young physicist falling for her.

  But when Ivy is stolen 50,000 years back in time to save a dying species of human from extinction, she must battle her demons, inside and out, to prevent a war that could change the course of human evolution forever.

  In a thrilling adventure that flips between modern world catastrophe and primitive survival, Ivy Carter holds the fate of humankind in her hands.

  Available at: HayleyCamille.com/human-on-amazon

  EXTINCT

  What would you change with the time you are given?

  In the stunning sequel to HUMAN, modern-day archaeologist Ivy Carter begins a perilous journey across prehistoric Indonesia, at a time when volcanic eruptions, mass extinction and a genocidal war are tearing it apart.

  New release coming soon at: HayleyCamille.com/extinct-on-amazon

  In the Avon Calling! series

  The Avon Calling! Series One Collection includes the first TEN episodes in the thrilling Crime Noir serialized novel readers describe as "An EXPLOSIVE laugh-out-loud story!" with the indomitable protagonist, Betty Jones, as "a female Jack Reacher", "powered as all hell" and "Sassy, Smart and Deadly!"

  If you love ruthless revenge, kick-ass action and unforgettable characters, then you’ll love Betty Jones. 200+ five-star reviews on Amazon. Find out why so many readers have fallen for ScreenCraft semi-finalist and award-winning author Hayley Camille's thrilling series!

  Episodes also sold individually or in compilations of 3 episodes.

  Season One Collection (first 10 episodes) available as a Paperback or e-Book at:

  HayleyCamille.com/AvonCalling-Season1-Collection

  Series Compilations (3 episodes per e-Book) available at:

  HayleyCamille.com/AvonCalling-Compilations

  Individual Episodes (1 episode per e-Book) available at:

  HayleyCamille.com/Avon-Calling-Series

  SEASON ONE

  Episode #1: A Woman’s Work is Never Done

  In the seedy underworld of 1940’s New York, revenge tastes like cherry pie with a side of lipstick and perfume. The Avon Lady is in town…

  Betty Jones is a woman with a dark past, which she paints each day with Avon cosmetics and a picture-perfect smile. She’s created a new life with her naïve-but-loveable husband George, and their children, Nancy and George Junior. Despite the protective walls that she has built around her world, Betty is unable to live with the continuing existence of the people who once ruined her, so she embarks on a cold-blooded vigilante mission to be rid of them once and for all.

  Episode #2: A Dream That I Can Call My Own

  Betty continues her vigilante ways, this time with her sights set on Frank Polletti, a crime boss working from the Capitol Palace jazz club in Harlem. Meanwhile, George becomes suspicious and a handsome detective with links to Betty’s past steps into the mess she leaves behind.

  Episode #3: Chocolate Cake and Sandwiches

  Donald Pinzolo, the head of organized crime in New York, becomes the benefactor of an orphanage as a cover for more sinister activities. Meanwhile, Sergeant Jacob Lawrence finds a new romantic interest that complicates his search for the vigilante behind the mob killings.

  Episode #4: Kitty’s Kat House

  Digging further into the mobs’ affairs leads Betty to a drug heist by manipulative gangster Vince Carelli and his thugs. New recruits cause problems for Betty
and she tracks them down to a seedy bordello on the edge of town, where her sales skills are put to good use.

  Episode #5: In for a Dime, in for a Dollar

  Trouble is on the cards at Kitty’s Kat House for Betty, as an exchange between Vince and local dealer Jimmy Chan goes sour. George does some investigating of his own while Jacob gets a visit from the Mayor.

  Episode #6: St. Augustine’s Home for Unwanted Boys

  Donald Pinzolo’s rage hits an all-time high as he searches for the person responsible for killing his men. Betty and George arrive on Donny’s doorstep to advocate the upcoming Gala charity ball with the Mayor, and Betty digs a little too deep in the basement. Jacob’s investigations are drawing him closer to an old flame and an open fire.

  Episode #7: Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

  Jacob’s search reaches a devastating end as memories come rushing forward to present day. Felix is hot on Betty’s trail and discovers all is not what it seems. George rocks the boat and a conflict of interest arises between Jacob and Adina.

  Episode #8: Guns and Glitterati

  The night of the Gala Charity Ball arrives, and Betty has a trick up her sleeve for Donny. Jacob and Adina’s relationship reaches a climax, but Adina is keeping secrets. Blackmail is the word of the day as Betty pulls together her plan, but someone unexpected is watching.

  Episode #9: Serenade to a Savage

  Betty’s Avon clients become involved when Donny makes his move and George finally takes matters into his own hands. Jacob struggles with difficult decisions at home and at work. In a show-stopping confrontation, all their lives are about to change.

  Episode #10: Lullaby to a Jitterbug

  An innocent life hangs in the balance as Jacob makes an overwhelming discovery. George is paid a visit from Uncle Sam, leading to some difficult decisions for Betty.

  SEASON TWO

  Episode #11: The Boudoir Butcher

  With a serial killer on the streets of New York, Jacob turns to Betty for help, but some pressing personal matters need to be dealt with as Betty tries to pin down who is following her. Meanwhile, as key witness to Donald Pinzolo’s prosecution, Adina is in more trouble than she realizes.

  Episode #12: Sweet as Cherry Pie

  George leaves for recruitment training as Betty gets caught up in Adina’s plight. With Donny’s court case looming, Betty makes a disturbing discovery while out on the job.

  Episode #13: Pearls and Perjury

  Betty pays a visit to an old enemy and begins to unravel a mystery by the docks. A war is raging underground as Adina takes the stand.

  Episode #14: The Runaway Turkey

  Thanksgiving proves to be more than Betty bargained for after she visits an insane asylum. At home, Nancy is stirring up trouble and George’s days are plagued by puzzles that don’t fit.

  Episode #15: Snowflakes and Sleigh Bells

  George is due home for Christmas before he is shipped off to war. An unexpected message brings bad tidings for Betty as she struggles to track down the serial killer before another murder.

  Episode #16: Better the Devil You Know

  Donny offers Betty an unusual invitation from behind bars. An undercover foray on the streets of New York takes Betty into the territory of a new mob with dire implications.

  Episode #17: The Bowery Flophouse

  A raid in the slums exposes the seething undercurrent of criminals fighting for dominance on the streets. As Adina’s final court appearance looms, she finds unexpected friendship at St. Augustine’s Home for Unwanted Boys.

  Episode #18: A Jar of Pickles

  Manipulations by a dark force leads an innocent victim into danger as Betty struggles to regain control. An old enemy catches up with Betty and she finds an ally in ghosts from her past.

  Episode #19: Fools Rush In

  Betty is paid a visit by the FBI and new cards are placed on the table. Jacob is keeping secrets and Adina’s new friend inadvertently brings trouble. Betty plays the serial killer at their own game and is engulfed in the raging fire she stirs up.

  Episode #20: Red, White and Blue

  George’s pride costs Betty dearly as Jacob’s secret is finally revealed. Adina considers a bold choice for her own future while Betty struggles to protect her family as it is torn apart. A decision is made that will change all of their lives.

  In the Shadows and Light series

  Judgement

  In the shadow of Mortwood Forest dwells the most prolific murderer of the Kingdom. The curse he carries, however, may also make him their saviour.

  In a world where magic has been lost and innocence is stolen, a prophesy begins. The darkest intentions hidden within every man's soul are exposed, as Shadows and Light, and only one has the power to Judge them.

  But he is not what you expect.

  Available at: HayleyCamille.com/judgement

  In The Ultimate Players Guide to Skylanders (Unofficial) series

  The magical floating islands of Skylands await you! But if you really want to master Skylanders Trap Team and SuperChargers games, you need a great guide. Here it is!

  Available at: HayleyCamille.com/trap-team and HayleyCamille.com/superchargers

  Table of Contents

  Episode One ~ A Woman’s Work is Never Done

  Episode Two ~ A Dream That I Can Call My Own

  Episode Three ~ Chocolate Cake and Sandwiches

  BONUS EXTRA 1 ~ Sneak Peek of Episode #4 “Kitty’s Kat House”

  BONUS EXTRA 2 ~ New York during WW2

  BONUS EXTRA 3 ~ The Avon Calling Musical Playlist

  Join My Readers’ Society

  Love it? You can make a big difference!

  Take a Peek inside Betty’s Closet

  About the Author

  Also by Hayley Camille

 

 

 


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