Murder Can Mess Up Your Mascara by Selma Eichler (2005, Hardcover, Large Print)

Desiree Shapiro is a NY P.I. with a problem. Pain in the neck, Blossom Goody has told her that her cousin Gordon Curry is sure someone is trying to kill him but. Without evidence he can't go to the police so he wants to enlist Desiree's help to find that evidence. Gordon say that while he and his wife were vacationing in the Pocono's, a motorboat tried to run him down when he was swimming. Then in the same area someone fired a shot at him. The only person who might want him dead is Roger Clyne, a disgruntled ex-employee. As Desiree looks for Roger, someone murders Gordon as he leaves his house for his monthly poker game.

Plus-size P.I. Desiree makes for a fun cozy. She is one determined woman whether it is finding a killer or hunting down food. A great read!