Bethany Maines | Bethany Maines

Maines deftly combines humor with action. — Publisher's Weekly

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ELEVATOR RIDE

Book 1 of The Valkyrie Brothers Trilogy

Twenty-six floors. Two professionals. Sometimes love only needs one Elevator Ride…

Vivian Kaye has been tasked with serving a cease-and-desist letter to Rowan Valkyrie—the most hated tenant in Seattle’s Hoskins building—but when she ambushes the seasoned security professional in the elevator, she ignites a powder keg of tempers and attraction.

Genre: Rom-Com Mystery

Release Date: March 24, 2025
Available in print and e-versions.

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About the Books

Bethany Maines is the author of romantic action-adventure and fantasy tales that focus on women who know when to apply lipstick and when to apply a foot to someone’s hind end. Whether you like modern-day tales of daring-do, or far-flung speculative fiction, you’ll find each story contains a heroine who will fight for truth and true love.

Reviews

Maines deftly combines humor with action in this fashion-forward thriller, which will remind many of such TV shows as Charlie’s Angels, Alias, and Heroes.

Publisher’s Weekly

This was easily one of the best books I picked up since the year began.

Christina B. Weekly Volcano

I adored every character in the book.

EveBetween the Bookends

Make sure nobody’s going to give you a hard time if you get an occasional urge to read the funniest parts out loud. It is, after all, a Bethany Maines caper!

Beth KanellKingdom Books

A steamy romance … resulting in a giant twist. Compelling with great characterizations.

F.M. Meredithauthor of A Crushing Death

A must read for chick lit fans that enjoy a little mystery and suspense in their books.

Samantha J.Chick Lit Plus

This series is my new favorite mystery/chick lit since Janet Evonovich’s Stephanie Plum. I cannot wait for more.

Stephanie G.Book Love Blog

Maines turns in a tale full of surprises… with a clever premise in this madcap romantic adventure that is as humorous as it is action packed.

Aleksandra W.Booklist

It’s a breezy page-turner, full of action and fun… Bulletproof Mascara is light and amusing, perfect for a lazy weekend or long plane flight. Beauty addicts, you’ll enjoy!

Nadine J.AOL Shopping

SheKnows Chick Lit says it’s just plain fantastic and fun. And just call Bethany Mains the new 007 of Chick Lit. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Crystal P.SheKnows Entertainment

Maines provides a merry and snugly plotted rejoinder to John Burdett’s Thailand crime fiction, while creating in Nikki a modern-day, well-groomed, James-Bond-in-lipstick.

Beth KanellKingdom Books

The Perfect Breezy Read!

BookPraiser.com

I haven’t read this author before but I love what and how she brings it to the table.

TeriSJ’s Book Blog

The storyline is so much fun and the romance is sweet and sexy but the characters are everything.

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