The winner of the giveaway for Granny Hooks A Crook by Julie Seedorf is Karen B. Congratulations. Thanks to everyone that stopped by my blog and commented. And thanks to Julie Seedorf for offering a free copy of her book and Lisa Kelley for making it possible. Be sure to stop by my blog to see what I am featuring every day. Happy Reading!!!
Synopsis:
Food and cocktails columnist Hayley Powell is off on a girls’ getaway with her two best friends. But soon they’ll have to get away from a killer…
The quaint fishing village of Salmon Cove, Maine, seems like the ideal location for a girls’ weekend with Hayley’s gal pals, Liddy and Mona. Liddy’s on the rebound from a breakup, but when she meets a handsome tourist, it looks like a little romance might liven things up.
Unfortunately, Liddy’s new sweetheart is found dead on the beach the next morning at the town’s Lobster Bake, next to an overturned cooking pot. The liberated lobsters may be scrambling back to the sea, but Hayley’s not about to let a murderer escape so easily. To crack the case, she’ll need to blow the lid off some serious undercover activity–or risk becoming ensnared in a killer’s trap…
Includes seven delectable recipes from Hayley’s kitchen!
Praise for Death of a Bacon Heiress
“[A] fun mystery that will have readers enraptured.” —Kings River Life magazine (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Haley, Liddy and Mona are best friends from way back. They have always had each other’s back, they know each other’s secrets and they are not afraid to call each other out if the need arises. The characters are quirky, eccentric and laugh out loud funny. Sometimes I was surprised that they are even friends because of how much they bickerer. Haley is the peacemaker, Mona is the eater and the instigator and Liddy is just a rather unpleasant woman. After a while, I got tired of her being so selfish and self centered.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The authors are very talented in their descriptive writing and during much of the book, I felt like I was right there, watching all of the action taking place. I really enjoyed the blog posts that were included at the end of some of the chapters. It is a good way to get to learn more about Haley, in a fun way.
The mystery is carried on well throughout the book. There were enough suspects to consider and clues to sift through that it was almost impossible to figure out the culprit. And that is a good thing.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy. This is a great series, and although I missed Haley’s family, I still liked the book.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Taming Of The Tabby
Whales and Tails, Book #12
Kathi Daley
5 Stars
Synopsis:
A murder, a wedding, and a teenager in danger, all collide in this fast paced mystery set on magical Madrona Island. Cait is in a terrible accident resulting in a temporary loss of memory. She can remember the events leading up to the accident but cannot remember what occurred or how she came to be on a remote part of the island in the middle of the night. When she finds a dead body on the road which is there one minute and the gone the next she decides she must be losing her mind. Cait sets out to piece together the events surrounding the accident while Cody agrees to watch out for a teenager on the run in this fast paced cozy mystery. (Goodreads)
Review:
This book grabbed me from the first page and took me along for a tension filled ride. The first chapter had mystery and suspension, wondering what was going to happen to Cait. Once that was resolved there was another mystery waiting in the wings right away.
The characters are well developed and well rounded. Not only did we get to spend more time with Cait and Cody, we also got to spend time with Alyson, a character from another on series of this author, The Seacliff High Mystery series. The author does a very good job of writing a crossover book that is entertaining..
The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and through much of the book I felt like I was right there, watching all of the action taking place. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read.
I really like the paranormal aspects of this book. Not only do we have Shadow, the mystical cat that has appeared to help Cait solve the mystery, but we also have Alyson, who happens to be able to see ghosts. These two things combined made for a bit more paranormal than usual in this series, which I enjoyed.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. The author continues to write great books for her readers to enjoy.
Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of June 25th, 2017. Since there were so very many books this week, I am going to divide them between four days. Here is the fourth and final day of my list for this week. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.
LeAnne Hogan went to Afghanistan as a rising star in the military, and came back a much lesser person, mentally and physically. Now missing an eye and with half her face badly scarred, she can barely remember the disastrous desert operation that almost killed her. She is confused, angry, and suspects the fault is hers, even though nobody will come out and say it.
Shattered by one last blow—the sudden death of her hospital roommate, Marci—LeAnne finds herself on a fateful drive across the country, reflecting on her past and seeing no future. Her native land is now unfamiliar, recast in shadow by her one good eye, her damaged psyche, and her weakened body. Arriving in the rain-soaked small town in Washington state that Marci had called home, she makes a troubling discovery: Marci’s eight-year-old daughter has vanished. When a stray dog—a powerful, dark, unreadable creature, no one’s idea of a pet—seems to adopt LeAnne, a surprising connection is formed and something shifts inside her. As she becomes obsessed with finding Marci’s daughter, LeAnne and her inscrutable canine companion are drawn into danger as dark and menacing as her last Afghan mission. This time she has a strange but loyal fellow traveler protecting her blind side. (Goodreads)
In the latest mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Give Up the Ghost, it will take a beacon of ghostly intervention to guide contractor Mel Turner to the truth…
Dangerous tides ahead…
When her friend Alicia hires Turner Construction to renovate a historic lighthouse in the San Francisco Bay, Mel Turner can’t wait to get her hands dirty. Alicia plans to transform the island property into a welcoming inn, and while Mel has never attempted a project so ambitious—or so tall—before, she’s definitely up for the challenge.
But trouble soon arises when Alicia’s abusive ex-husband shows up to threaten both her and Mel, and later turns up dead at the base of the lighthouse stairs. With no other suspects in sight, things start looking choppy for Alicia. Now, if Mel wants to clear her friend’s name, she’ll need the help of the lighthouse’s resident ghosts to shine a light on the real culprit… (Goodreads)
When a case of he-said/she-said turns criminal, it s up to Megan Luz and her devoted K-9 to dig for the truth. . .
A TAIL OF TWO LOVERS
When relationships go south, some people just can t or won t let go. When Fort Worth Police Officer Megan Luz and her pawed partner Brigit investigate a series of stalking incidents involving a couple who recently broke up, their detective powers are put to the test. Is this a case of a controlling creep who refuses to accept rejection or one about a woman scorned whose fury has been unleashed?
WHO END UP IN THE DOGHOUSE. . .
As hostilities escalate between the former lovers, the situation goes from romantically dysfunctional to downright dangerous. He insists his former flame has become a crazy ex-girlfriend intent on vengeance. She alleges that he is a master of manipulation and lays blame entirely at his feet. Who s the culprit and who s the victim? Can Megan and Brigit sniff out the truth. . .before somebody ends up dead?
Enforcing the Paw is part of Diane Kelly’s fun and smart Paw Enforcement series. (Goodreads)
Frolicking with dogs is Melanie Travis’s idea of heaven. So when she’s invited to be a “puppy wrangler” at a benefit for a local dog rescue, the last thing she expects is to be chasing after a tricky killer…
As a busy mom and pedigree Poodle owner, Melanie has little time to spare. Still, she doesn’t mind helping out at Puppy Fest, an annual fundraiser to benefit Puppy Posse, a local dog rescue organization. Considering the venue–Belle Haven mansion, owned by wealthy philanthropist Leo Brody–it’s shaping up to be the can’t-miss charity event of the summer. Unfortunately, when Melanie’s breeding background lands her in the doghouse with Jane, Leo’s snappy daughter who runs the rescue, Melanie finds herself simultaneously managing Puppy Fest and the millionaire’s hopelessly fractious family.
But once Puppy Fest kicks off, Leo is nowhere to be found–until Melanie discovers his current mistress crouching over his dead body. According to police, the father of nine’s severe nut allergy went into overdrive after he accidentally consumed a contaminated cookie. However, Libby, one of Leo’s children and a friend of Melanie’s Aunt Peg, believes someone deliberately put him down for good. And now, she’s begging a reluctant Melanie to unearth the secrets hidden by the Brody pack. But the closer Melanie gets to fetching answers, the higher the stakes become–and the more she realizes that she’s chasing a criminal who’s been groomed to win… (Goodreads)
Summer is the perfect time of year . . . for MURDER
The most anticipated thriller of the year – Optioned for both film and television
Se7en meets The Silence of the Lambs in this dark and twisting novel from the author Jeffery Deaver called, “A talented writer with a delightfully devious mind.”
For over five years, the Four Monkey Killer has terrorized the residents of Chicago. When his body is found, the police quickly realize he was on his way to deliver one final message, one which proves he has taken another victim who may still be alive.
As the lead investigator on the 4MK task force, Detective Sam Porter knows even in death, the killer is far from finished. When he discovers a personal diary in the jacket pocket of the body, Porter finds himself caught up in the mind of a psychopath, unraveling a twisted history in hopes of finding one last girl, all while struggling with personal demons of his own.
With only a handful of clues, the elusive killer’s identity remains a mystery. Time is running out and the Four Monkey Killer taunts from beyond the grave in this masterfully written fast-paced thriller.
One of iBooks’ most anticipated thrillers of 2017! (Goodreads)
Raissa James not only sees the dead but she’s caught the ears of the living—especially now that she’s solved her first case. Word of Pluto’s Snitch, her private-investigation agency specializing in the occult, has spread far and wide. It’s even come to the notice of Zelda Fitzgerald, the nation’s most celebrated flapper. And Zelda’s in need of its services.
Along with Reginald Proctor, her partner in detection, Raissa travels to Montgomery, Alabama, where Zelda’s friend Camilla has suddenly become prone to violent fits and delusions. Has Camilla gone mad…or has she been possessed?
Raissa and Reginald soon discover that Camilla’s not the only young lady in the area to fall victim to something unnatural. Now it’s up to the Snitches to follow the clues and save Camilla, locked away behind the walls of the formidable Bryce Hospital asylum. But the key to her rescue might not lie among the living at all. Because Raissa knows that the dead have their secrets, too. (Goodreads)
![Mr. Daniel Cooper of Stickleback Hollow (The Mysteries of Stickleback Hollow Book 3) by [Woolley, C.S.]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cV7%2BWt8lL.jpg)
When her parents die from fever, Lady Sarah Montgomery Baird Watson-Wentworth has to leave India, a land she was born and raised in, and travel to England for the first time. Finding it almost impossible to adjust to London society, Sarah flees to the county of Cheshire and the country estate of Grangeback that borders the village of Stickleback Hollow. A place filled with oddballs, eccentrics and more suspicious characters than you can shake a stick at, Sarah feels more at home in the sleepy little village than she ever did in the big city, however, even sleepy little villages have mysteries that must be solved.
Though Stickleback Hollow is still reeling after the events of All Hallows’ Eve, time marches on, and a new arrival in Stickleback Hollow marks a change in Lady Sarah’s prospects. Are Mr. Daniel Cooper’s intentions towards Sarah as innocent as they seem, or is there something more sinister afoot? (Amazon)
![Manor of Death: A Short Read (A Moonlight Bay Psychic Mystery Book 4) by [Emrick, K.J., De Winter, Kathryn]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51dhzHFsESL.jpg)
It’s not every day that a writer gets offered ten thousand dollars to write a memoir.
Which is why Miranda Wylder is surprised to receive an invitation to speak with a wealthy stock investor about immortalizing his life in print.
But when one of the other guests at the manor dies, the deal of a lifetime goes out the window. Miranda works to discover what caused the woman to die and why did her ghost not rise from the body?
The old man’s family is troubled and it seems that Miranda will have to navigate a sea of lies and secrets to uncover the truth of this mystery.
Will the truth come out in time or will her murder go unavenged in this psychic murder mystery? (Amazon)
It’s a cold January in the Chesapeake Bay area, but Cool Down Cafe manager Val Deniston has plenty to sweat over–like catering a book club event, testing recipes for her Granddad’s cookbook, and catching the author of a deadly tale of murder. . .
The last thing Val needs in her life is an unsolved murder, especially when the victim, an actor famed for impersonating Edgar Allan Poe, happens to be dressed exactly like her Granddad. To keep an eye on Granddad, whose latest job takes him to the home of Rick Usher, a local author inspired by Poe, Val gets herself hired as a cook in Rick’s House of Usher. When she discovers the actor wasn’t the only one doing an impersonation, separating the innocent from the murderous becomes a real-life horror story. But Val must decipher a killer’s M.O. sooner rather than later . . . or she can forget about finding poetic justice.
Includes 6 delicious five-ingredient recipes! (Goodreads)
I am so happy to be hosting a Series Spotlight and Give Away for author Julie Seedorf. Julie writes A Fuchsia Minnesota Mystery series, starring Granny, and the series is very funny, entertaining and have great mysteries to solve.
Granny leads a secret life in the small, unique community of Fuschia, Minnesota. It’s not just her all junk food diet, multiplying pets, or her shocking bedtime attire that makes Granny one in a million. No, Granny is an undercover cop, charged by “the Big Guy” (the town’s police chief) of preventing theft in local stores. Granny takes her job seriously and daily foils many shoplifters using her trusty spiked umbrella and amazing acting skills. When some startlingly brazen burglaries begin to occur that Granny can’t solve, along with mysteriously appearing bad guys, disappearing clerks, and misplaced Corvettes, Granny begins to wonder if she isn’t ready for the wrinkle farm. Maybe, it’s fortuitous when she accidentally-on-purpose falls in the lap of an attractive older gentleman who is soon roped into her wild adventures, as they try to figure out what’s happening in their little town. (Goodreads)
Granny has a new addition to her arsenal of crime fighting weapons as Fuchsia, Minnesota’s most colorful detective. Now, along with her famous crook-hooking umbrella, she’s acquired a scoundrel-skewering knitting needle. And just in time! Residents of Fuchsia seem to be dropping dead like flies! First, it’s Granny’s neighbor Sally (who gives up the ghost in her weed-filled front yard), followed by Esmeralda Periwinkle (the squirrel lover on Main Street), and then, Mr. Nail, owner of the local hardware store (who is squashed when dozens of bags of fertilizer fall on top of him). Granny is baffled. Who is behind this murder spree?
Granny enlists the help of her sort of boyfriend franklin Gatsby, the town’s police chief Cornelius Stricknine (or “The Big Guy”), her reality-show loving neighbor Mavis, and her own son Thor. And, of course, the special assistance of her menagerie of pets — including Mr. Bleaty, the goat. Soon Granny is hot on the trail of this dastardly murderer. Unfortunately, when Granny herself is poisoned, everyone insists that she cool her crime solving ways and stay indoors and out of harms way. Of course, that’s never going to happen! Not when Granny knows all the secret passageways and tunnels that run underneath Fuchsia. Out she goes–and watch out, you evil doers! Granny will solve this mystery–you can bet your pink undies, she will! (Goodreads)
Granny may be retired as Fuchsia, Minnesota’s one-woman undercover sleuth for the Fuchsia Police Department, but that doesn’t mean she still doesn’t need a trusty weapon. Her weapon of choice? A pink snow shovel. When Granny runs over a dead body with her snowmobile, she unwittingly sets off a chain of events that involves mislabeled corpses, empty graves, and stolen money—lots of it! Who’s at the bottom of this years-old crime? Granny has an idea, but she has little time to investigate, when in just days she’s scheduled to marry the love of her life, Franklin Gatsby, in a post-Christmas ceremony. So, Granny decides to enlist the help of her friends and neighbors. Add in Christmas Holiday excitement and the arrival of Granny’s family, who are all there for her wedding, and mayhem ensues. Of course, Granny can always count on her many furry friends to provide her with moral support, but it’s quite possible that Granny—that is, Hermiony Vidalia Criony Fiddlestadt—has a secret or two of her own, which may very well be revealed as Granny Snows A Sneak. (Goodreads)
Granny has a new weapon––a pink pitchfork! And just in time! A trip to her old farm ends in Granny forking a dead body in her silo. When the body turns out to be Granny’s long lost love Robert Blackford, Granny is flabbergasted. When her devious twin sister, Amelia, the very person who stole Robert from Granny many years ago, shows up searching for her long lost son, Granny reluctantly agrees to help her find him. Of course, Granny’s fiancé, Franklin Gatsby, is concerned for Granny’s welfare and doesn’t like it when she goes out sleuthing––one of Granny’s favorite activities. So, Franklin starts to follow Granny everywhere she goes to protect her. But Granny is determined to find out who killed her former boyfriend, so along with her gal pals and her menagerie of pets, she sets a trap and soon––GRANNY FORKS A FUGITIVE (Goodreads)
Granny is at it again! When Granny accompanies her friend Mavis to the Next To The Last Resting Place nursing home to visit Mavis’ sister, Beulah, both women are shocked to find the new resident dead. Granny, being the amateur detective she is, suspects foul play, and soon she and her entire family concoct a plan to investigate possible shady doings at the nursing home. Granny will enter the home incognito and attempt to determine how Beulah met her suspicious demise. All this happens while Granny’s new husband Silas is entangled in his own dangerous mess. Someone has just blown up his house and Silas (a former detective) is out to discover the culprit, even as he worries about Granny’s safety in the home. As more nursing home residents fall victim to a strange and sudden “memory loss virus,” Granny engages the aid of her friends to get to the bottom of what turns out to be a very complex and complicated plot. (Goodreads)
About The Author:
Julie Seedorf ia a dreamer. She has been weaving imaginary tales in her head all her life. She used her imagination to raise her children, spoil her grandchildren, chair volunteer organizations, teach Sunday School in her earlier years, and write her column Something About Nothing, which appears in the Albert Lea Tribune and Courier Sentinal. Her imagination kept her going while working in the real world. She started a new career at 55, becoming a computer technician, starting her own business at the age of 61. At the age of 62 she decided to go for her dream of publishing a book and added writing to her career. In 2013 she signed her first contract with the publishing company Cozy Cat Press and her book Granny Hooks A Crook was published. Since then she has added four more books to the Fuchsia, Minnesota Series along with beginning another series with The Penderghast Puzzle Protectors. She wants her grandchildren to hold on to their dreams and know that it is never too late, no matter what age to go for your dreams. You can learn more about Julie Seedorf at her website http://julieseedorf.com. Her blogs are http://sprinklednotes.com. Follow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/julie.seedorf…. or follow her on twitter at julieseedorf@julieseedorf. (Goodreads)
Julie has graciously agreed to give away a free copy of the first book in the series, Granny Hooks A Crook. To be eligible to win, leave a comment on this blog, not my Facebook page. I will randomly pick a winner later tonight (between 8 and 9 PM EST.) Remember, you MUST leave a comment on THIS BLOG to be eligible to win. Be sure to leave your email address so I know how to get a hold of the winner.
If winner is from US they get choice of print or Kindle, if winner is from Canada, Kindle copy only.
Good luck and Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!
******I would like to thank Julie for agreeing to the book giveaway and thanks to Lisa Kelley for making this giveaway possible.******
Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of June 25th, 2017. Since there were so very many books this week, I am going to divide them between four days. Here is the third day of my list. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.
Never judge a book by its cover…
Sophie Phee Kimball is not a cop. She s a divorced, middle-aged mom who works as an account clerk for the police department in a small city in Minnesota. But her retired mother, Harriet Plunkett, is convinced Phee is the only one who can solve the mystery of a cursed book. According to Harriet, four members of her book club have already succumbed to the deadly curse. Harriet insists Phee catch the next plane to her retirement community in Sun City West, Arizona, to investigate.
Is her mother just bored and lonely? She does have a new pet a long-haired chiweenie (half Chihuahua, half Dachshund) for company and a host of pals (although that number is admittedly dwindling). Phee is certain that their book club selection isn t cursed, but is somebody really knocking off the ladies? As Phee starts to uncover dark secrets hidden in plain sight under the blazing Arizona sun, she ll need to read between the lines before it s someone else s final chapter….
You ll chuckle all the way through this delightful romp through Sun City West, as Phee and her mother unravel the mystery behind the sudden deaths of several book club members. It s so cleverly written, you won t guess the perpetrators until the very end. Mary Marks, award-winning author of the Quilting Mystery series” (Goodreads)
Rosemary and Detective Dave are tying the knot at the Resort by the Sea! But when Rosemary vanishes (along with her wedding dress) after the rehearsal, her sisters know this isn’t a case of cold feet.
Was she snatched by someone with a grudge? Or could the mysterious couple staying in one of the cottages be involved? Or was it the stranger who’s been nosing around? Sage and Thyme become bridesmaids on a mission: to find the bride and return her, unscathed, before anyone realizes she’s missing.
The Field Sisters return in another rollicking, romantic comedic mystery by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Melissa F. Miller. (Goodreads)
![Dashing Through the Surf (A Pajaro Bay Mystery Book 5) by [Lee, Barbara Cool]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JkB%2BDW5SL.jpg)
Roxy Drew arrives back in her Pajaro Bay hometown after spending ten years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. But she soon discovers she has to solve the mystery that put her behind bars before her own daughter ends up the next victim in Dashing Through the Surf.
The Pajaro Bay stories are filled with light and breezy, heartwarming fun, and always leave you with a happy ending. Collect them all:
Pajaro Bay Mysteries:
1. The Honeymoon Cottage
2. Under the Boardwalk
3. In Deep Water (previously published as “Shadow’s Lady”)
4. Driving Ms. Maisy
5. Dashing Through the Surf
Pajaro Bay Short Stories:
1. My Funny Valentine
2. A Christmas Miracle in Pajaro Bay
3. Home Improvement
4. Halloween Hullabaloo
5. A Winter Wedding in Pajaro Bay
6. Beach Blanket Bijou (Amazon)
Special pre-order price of only 99p (99c).
Detective’s Ex:
Gunned down during an attempted robbery, Mister Polinski was a kind old man who ran the local shop that never closed. With the police understaffed, Lauren Corrigan launches an investigation of her own. Without training, Lauren feels she has picked up enough knowledge of the job from her detective ex-lover to stand a chance of solving the murder. The deeper she delves into the mystery, the more suspects she uncovers, but Lauren would prefer to confront the gunman face-to-face than admit her ex-lover may just have been right after all.
The Murder of Snowman Joe:
A terrible snowstorm sees the small rural village of Barrowville cut off from the rest of the country. When local children discover a corpse hidden within the body of a snowman it becomes clear the storm has trapped a murderer in the village. Forced to deal with a crime she has never before faced, Detective Felicity Hart calls in the services of big city detective John Stoker, now living out his retirement in the small community. With his own daughter murdered years earlier, Stoker fears Hart will become yet another young woman to die due to his own inability to look after the people he loves.
Also includes Murder While You Wait and One-Way Ticket to Murder (Goodreads)
When bakery owner Lexy Baker and her posse of iPad-toting grandmas find a dead body under Ruth’s late model Oldsmobile, it opens an investigation into a decades-old crime. It seems Ruth’s reformed crime-boss boyfriend stashed something of immense value away before he died. Too bad word is out in the criminal underworld and a dangerous killer has come to town to find it.
Armed with only their iPads, gigantic patent leather purses and a box of baked goods, the ladies must use their wit and cunning to unmask the killer before he hits too close to home. (Goodreads)
![The Case of the Itinerant Ibizan (The Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mysteries Book 9) by [Snow, B.R.]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cUnch7%2BcL.jpg)
It’s the start of summer, and Suzy is on a mission to figure out exactly what is going on with Josie’s estranged boyfriend, Summerman. Suzy’s determined to learn more about the man with a mysterious past and what seems to be his rather unique life, but her plans are impacted when a body is discovered buried in a shallow grave in the woods behind the Doggy Inn. The dead man turns out to be the uncle of Sammy, one of the people who works at the Inn, and Suzy soon finds herself involved in an illegal crystal meth operation that’s working on both sides of the River.
As she and Chief Abrams begin their work, a variety of questions surface, and as Suzy tries to make sense of the situation and uncover clues that will help them solve the case, another set of questions emerge that soon has Suzy doing some very deep thinking of a personal nature about choices and consequences and the wonder of life.
As events play out, Suzy and Josie begin a battle of their own that quickly escalates, and her mother announces plans for a grand-scale project that immediately piques their interest and has the potential to dramatically alter their lives. Dozens of questions swirl and uncertainty abounds, but it remains business as usual around the Inn. In the end, all it takes to remind Suzy about what is truly important to her, as well as help her answer some of the big questions about priorities and choices, is an Ibizan that has constantly been on the move and a severely malnourished Lab who are both in desperate need of new homes.
The Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mysteries features two of the smartest and funniest lead female protagonists to hit the cozy mystery scene in a very long time, and Suzy and Josie’s affection for food and their boundless love and devotion to their dogs puts this series in the don’t miss category. The Case of the Itinerant Ibizan is the latest installment in this fast-paced and funny series that affectionately focuses on dogs, food, and the natural beauty of the Thousand Islands region. (Amazon)
Freelance writer Jaine Austen thought working for a knock-off reality show in the tropics would be paradise. But when she and her kitty Prozac find themselves trapped between a dimwitted leading man, catty contestants, and a cold-blooded murderer, the splashy gig becomes one deadly nightmare…
Jaine’s life has been a royal pain since she started penning dialogue for Some Day My Prince Will Come–a cheesy dating show that features bachelorettes competing for the heart of Spencer Dalworth VII, a very distant heir to the British throne. As if fending off golf ball-sized bugs on a sweltering island wasn’t tough enough, Jaine must test her patience against an irritable production crew and fierce contestants who will do anything to get their prince…
But Jaine never expected murder to enter the script. When one of the finalists dies in a freak accident, it’s clear someone wanted the woman out of the race for good–and the police won’t allow a soul off the island until they seize the culprit. Terrified of existing another day without air conditioning and eager to return home, Jaine is throwing herself into the investigation. And she better pounce on clues quickly–or there won’t be any survivors left…
OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR LAURA LEVINE’S JAINE AUSTEN MYSTERIES
MURDER HAS NINE LIVES
“Enjoyable . . . This outing will keep cozy readers amused and wondering what absurdity will happen next.” —Publishers Weekly
“Jaine’s flair for the well-turned phrase puts her in the top tier of do-it-yourself detectives.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Jaine pursues justice and sanity in her usual hilarious yet smart way, with Levine infusing wit into her heroine’s every thought. A thoroughly fun read that will interest Evanovich fans.” —Booklist
“Another expertly conceived whodunit.” —Fresh Fiction
KILLING CUPID
“Jaine is absolutely hysterical . . . this author continues to write the best cozies.” —Suspense Magazine
DEATH OF A NEIGHBORHOOD WITCH
“Levine’s latest finds her at her witty and wacky best.” —Kirkus Reviews
THIS PEN FOR HIRE
“Laura Levine’s hilarious debut mystery, This Pen for Hire, is a laugh a page (or two or three) as well as a crafty puzzle. Sleuth Jaine Austen’s amused take on life, love, sex and L.A. will delight readers. Sheer fun!” –Carolyn Hart (Goodreads)
![The Miss Seeton Series: Books 1-3 (A Miss Seeton Mystery) by [Carvic, Heron]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51sQhU%2BplwL.jpg)
How could you not love Miss Seeton?
Retired art teacher Miss Seeton steps in where Scotland Yard stumbles. Armed with only her sketch pad and umbrella, she is every inch an eccentric English spinster and at every turn the most unlikely and lovable master of detection.
The Miss Seeton Series: Books 1-3 includes the first three stories in this classic series of humorous cozy mysteries:
Picture Miss Seeton – a night at the opera strikes a chord of danger when Miss Seeton witnesses a murder . . . and paints a portrait of the killer.
Miss Seeton Draws the Line – Miss Seeton is enlisted by Scotland Yard when her paintings of a little girl turn the young subject into a model for murder.
Witch Miss Seeton – double, double, toil and trouble sweep through the village when Miss Seeton goes undercover . . . to investigate a local witches’ coven.
250+ five-star reviews for the first three books alone. Get this starter box set now, and find out why the world can’t get enough of Miss Seeton! (Amazon)
Til death do they part…
When Rita lands a job catering the desserts for a Southern socialite’s wedding two towns over in Harbor Heights, she thinks she’s found a way to knock the Pie Ladies’ Paradise to a whole new level. But when the snooty bride goes missing just hours before the vows are set to be exchanged, it’s obvious that foul play is afoot.
With Harbor Heights’ police force chasing dead leads and dodging the media, it’s up to Rita to get to the bottom of wedding day whodunit.
Is this the ‘work’ she needs to do in order to finally move on?
Does this case have a connection to whoever pushed her down the steps that fateful night two years ago?
And will all this wedding talk spark a different sort of unfinished business with Aiden or will having Darrin around to help send things in a completely unexpected direction?
Might come sooner than they think (Goodreads)
Welcome to the Three Amigos Summer Reading Club.
For the second week of our Summer Reading Club we chose “Destination Books” for our theme. My selection for this week is Vanilla Bean by Jenn McKinley. This is the eighth book in this delightfully sweet series.
Okay, enough about me. Let’s check out what books my two amigos have picked for this weeks theme.
To find out what book Karen chose, head over to her blog by following this link:
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http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.ca/
While you’re at their blogs, leave a comment and let us know what you think of our Summer Reading Club. We would all love to hear from you.
Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of June 25th, 2017. Since there were so very many books this week, I am going to divide them between four days. Here is the second day of my list. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.
Torte–everybody’s favorite small-town family bakeshop–is headed for the high seas, where murder is about to make a splash. . .
Jules Capshaw is trying to keep her cool as Torte gets set to make its transformation from quaint, local confectionary cafe to royal pastry palace. Meanwhile, Jules’s estranged husband Carlos is making a desperate plea for her to come aboard his cruise ship and dazzle everyone with her signature sweets. She may be skeptical about returning to her former nautical life with Carlos but Jules can’t resist an all-expense-paid trip, either. If only she knew that a dead body would find its way onto the itinerary . .
“A warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly and likable main characters, and a nasty murder mystery to solve!” —Fresh Fiction
Now, instead of enjoying tropical drinks on deck between whipping up batches of sea-salted chocolates and flambeing fresh pineapple slices in the kitchen, Jules is plunged into dangerous waters. Her investigation leaves her with more questions than answers: Why can’t anyone on board identify the young woman? And how can she help Carlos keep passengers at ease with a killer in their midst? Jules feels like she’s ready to jump ship. Can she solve this case without getting in too deep?
“A perfect mix for fans of Jenn McKinlay, Leslie Budewitz, or Jessica Beck.”
–Library Journal (Goodreads)
Donut Mystery 32, Boston Cream Bribery, from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck!
When head town councilman Van Rayburn is attacked at his home and left for dead, Suzanne and Jake struggle to prove that their friend, Mayor George Morris, is innocent of committing the assault. The only problem is that there is evidence left at the scene that implicates the mayor, and Van can’t seem to remember the attack at all!
For more information about Jessica Beck, please visit www.jessicabeckmysteries.net
“If you’re a fan of Susan Santangelo’s humorous Baby Boomer Mystery series, Dieting Can Be Murder, the seventh book in the series, won’t disappoint. Carol Andrews needs to lose the weight she gained on her recent second honeymoon. But where Carol goes, dead bodies follow, and such is the case when another dieter in her weight loss group is murdered. Of course, Carol can’t help but start nosing around to find the killer. After all, the woman collapsed and died on top of her.”
—Lois Winston, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Critically Acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery Series
There’s a little too much to love about Carol Andrews these days, thanks to the extra calories she consumed during her second honeymoon in Florida with her husband, Jim. Determined to shed the extra pounds before the birth of her first grandchild, Carol joins Tummy Trimmers, a new, holistic approach to fighting—and winning—the battle of the bulge. But her weight loss regimen is interrupted by another group member, who collapses on Carol right after completing a meditation exercise to help lose weight, and dies. When the evidence points to murder, the always curious Carol can’t resist adding sleuthing to her personal weight loss routine. (Goodreads)
![CREATED: Earth Hunters Series--Book Two (Earth Hunter Series 2) by [Boekhoff, Janice]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51B9Z1XutWL.jpg)
How far should he go to find the truth?
After his sister’s death sends him into the loving arms of God, Paleontology Professor Travis Perego fights to reconcile the career he’s devoted his life to with his fragile new faith. His struggle between evolutionary theory and the Bible soon attracts the attention of the dean who makes at least one thing clear in Travis’s life. If he doesn’t figure things out soon, he’s fired.
Then a former student tells him of an experiment designed to prove evolution true. Could it be possible to retrace the path of evolution through bird DNA—to reverse engineer a dinosaur? If so, Travis could finally get answers to the questions plaguing his thoughts and threatening his career.
Desperate to know if the experiment succeeded, Travis searches the jungles of Costa Rica for the missing biology professor and the mysterious creature he created. On the hunt to find them, Travis meets Lenaia, a woman with her own reasons to search for the creature. Though both have secrets, Travis and Lenaia agree to work together before their chances of finding the creature—and the truth—evaporate into the thick jungle mist.
“Created has everything—suspense, romance, adventure, and an age-old theme that resonates with us all—what is truth? Janice Boekhoff deftly turns that question into a coin in story-form, with science on one side and faith on the other, and invites readers to turn that coin over in their hands. With an excellent set of credentials in her back pocket, Boekhoff has the writing chops to become the Michael Crichton of the CBA.” — Katie Ganshert, award-winning author of The Gifting Series and Life After (Amazon)
![Flirting With Time: A Charlie McClung Mystery (The Charlie McClung Mysteries Book 5) by [Edwards, Mary Anne]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41oNIk%2BSOKL.jpg)
Detective Charlie McClung is haunted by someone leaving mysterious paper hearts in odd places for his bride, Marian. Any thought that this is the work of a harmless prankster quickly vanishes when his men are attacked and people begin to die. The stalker is growing bolder and Charlie knows he needs to act quickly but there are too many suspects, too many alibis, and too much at stake.
What people are saying about Flirting With Time –
“Haunting, but in a good way. Twisty, turny, and full of heart.”
~Gretchen Archer – author of the USA Today Bestselling Davis Way Crime Capers
“Fans of Nick and Nora, fans of Tracy and Hepburn—rejoice. You’ll love Marian and Charlie. The talented Mary Anne Edwards weaves a charming, entertaining and delightfully romantic tale of small town deceit. It’s as if Agatha Christie wrote Hart to Hart—and happy readers will eagerly await the next page-turning puzzle.”
~Hank Phillippi Ryan – Anthony, Agatha, Mary Higgins Clark, and Macavity winning mystery author. Emmy-winning journalist.
“Mary Anne Edwards has written a classic whodunit, but the deeper mystery at its heart is who and how we love. Tender, fast-paced, and rich in character, Flirting With Time delivers malice and warmth in equal measure.”
~Tina Whittle – Bestselling author of the Tai Randolph Mysteries (Amazon)
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From USA Today bestselling author, Leslie Langtry comes the next laugh-out-loud Merry Wrath Mystery…
Ex-CIA Agent turned small town Girl Scout leader, Merry Wrath, thinks she has her hands full getting her troop ready for the Mud Run out at scout camp. But a trip to the movies, where she sees her whole career played out on the big screen, turns her world from little girls to great big lies. Turns out her former handler, Riley, is hiding something and the Agency is on the warpath, thinking Merry has leaked classified intel.
From a bizarre organization called Coats for Cats to redecorating her guest room with bullet holes, her life is turning into a Merry-go-round of misdirection, miscreants and misdemeanors. Can she clear her name, or will the Mud Run turn into a run for her life?
Merry Wrath Mysteries:
Merit Badge Murder – book #1
Mint Cookie Murder – book #2
Scout Camp Mystery – short story in the “Killer Beach Reads” collection
Marshmallow S’More Murder – book #3
Movie Night Murder – book #4
Mud Run Murder – book #5
What critics are saying about Leslie Langtry’s books:
“I laughed so hard I cried on multiple occasions while reading MARSHMALLOW S’MORE MURDER! Girl Scouts, the CIA, and the Yakuza… what could possibly go wrong?”
~ Fresh Fiction
“Darkly funny and wildly over the top, this mystery answers the burning question, ‘Do assassin skills and Girl Scout merit badges mix…”
~ RT BOOKreviews
“Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense.”
~ Chicago Tribune
“Langtry gets the fun started from page one with a myriad of clever details.”
~ Publisher’s Weekly (Goodreads)
Tying the knot was never so deadly…Wedding bells are ringing for location scouts Kate and Alex in a ceremony at one of England’s most elegant stately homes, but when a guest is murdered and suspicion falls on those closest to Kate, she and Alex must put their plans for happily ever after on hold. If they can’t figure out who sabotaged their big day, their honeymoon may be over before it begins.
Death at an English Wedding is the seventh installment in the popular Murder on Location series from USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett, which features an English village and quirky characters along with dashes of humor and romance.
Indulge your inner Anglophile with Sara Rosett’s English village cozy today! (Goodreads)
![Witch's Wheel (Normal Junction Cozy Mystery Book 1) by [Vandiver, Abby L. ]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51CrIoJYuxL.jpg)
Normal Junction is anything but! It can’t be found on any map, but it’s a place not too far away from where you are. It’s a place where people go when things in their life are turned upside down – a haven, a place where Hope, Resilience, and even Miracles reside. Come, take a trip to Normal Junction, and watch how the spirits collide to turn things right-side up.
In this installment, Calayiah “Layah” and Lybbestre “Libby” Frazier are witches of the Normal Junction kind. They do more than repair watches in their shop, and this time it’s Teagan Blake, who they’ll help discover who murdered his grandmother. (Amazon)
Food and cocktails columnist Hayley Powell is off on a girls’ getaway with her two best friends. But soon they’ll have to get away from a killer…
The quaint fishing village of Salmon Cove, Maine, seems like the ideal location for a girls’ weekend with Hayley’s gal pals, Liddy and Mona. Liddy’s on the rebound from a breakup, but when she meets a handsome tourist, it looks like a little romance might liven things up.
Unfortunately, Liddy’s new sweetheart is found dead on the beach the next morning at the town’s Lobster Bake, next to an overturned cooking pot. The liberated lobsters may be scrambling back to the sea, but Hayley’s not about to let a murderer escape so easily. To crack the case, she’ll need to blow the lid off some serious undercover activity–or risk becoming ensnared in a killer’s trap…
Includes seven delectable recipes from Hayley’s kitchen!
Praise for Death of a Bacon Heiress
“[A] fun mystery that will have readers enraptured.” —Kings River Life magazine (Goodreads)
Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of June 25th, 2017. Since there were so very many books this week, I am going to divide them between four days. Here is the first day of my list. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.
The New York Times bestselling author of the Manor House Mysteries and the White House Chef Mysteries returns with a mix of murder and mayhem for curator Grace Wheaton.
Now that Grace Wheaton has officially been named heir to Bennett Marshfield’s fortune, her usually busy schedule has become a juggling act. In addition to her duties at Marshfield Manor, she’s bankrolling her roommates’ refurbished wine shop, Amethyst Cellars. Grace is excited to check out the rustic space with Bruce and Scott. But that excitement turns to dismay when they stumble upon the body of the banker involved with the sale.
Grace wants to get to the bottom of this mystery quickly so that her friends’ new venture isn’t overshadowed by an unsolved murder, but she’s got even more to balance when her troubled sister, Liza, is released from prison early. Liza’s first stop is Marshfield Manor and her first priority is grabbing a bite of Bennett’s fortune for herself. Grace has to keep her greedy sister at bay and catch a killer before her new life comes crashing down around her. (Goodreads)
The newest member of Martha’s close-knit quilting circle has an eye for couture. But when the designer’s fingerprints are found blanketing a crime scene, Martha must prove that he didn’t have a hand in homicide! (Goodreads)
Dani Hedley is back in Innocence, California and happily reconnecting with the family & friends she’s missed for so long. But there’s one person she could do without…
Her father has a new tenant and he simply rubs Dani the wrong way. As a theatrical actor, it’s not surprising that he is a bit overdramatic and brash. But there seems to be something else about him that doesn’t sit well with Dani.
So, when the actor is found dead in the middle of a play, Dani immediately begins to wonder who else may have had issues with him. And, as she investigates, digging into the private lives of those around her, she realizes that narrowing the list down to just one culprit may be more difficult than she’d anticipated. That is, until she finds a roll of film in the victim’s apartment and discovers that the killer’s motive may be right in front of her…in the Exposed Negatives!
Can Dani discover the truth and bring the killer to justice?
Find out in Exposed Negative, the 2nd story in Nancy McGovern’s newest cozy mystery series, “Shot & Framed”!
Nancy McGovern is also the author of the popular culinary cozy mystery series, “A Murder In Milburn” & “Slice of Paradise Cozy Mysteries”, featuring delicious recipes and even tastierwhodunits, as well as the witch-based paranormal cozy mystery series, “Bluebell Knopps Cozy Mysteries”. Follow the link in ANY of Nancy’s books to join her mailing list and receive a FREE COZY MYSTERY just for signing up! (Goodreads)
After Grace completes her last mystery, she’s hoping for some down time with her friends and enjoy some relaxation in the coastal town of Hemlock Cove. But things are anything but quiet when the town’s two warring families, the Mannings, and Kings, take their long-running feud to all new levels.
To make matters worse, there’s still a killer on the loose and hints of dark make wherever Grace turns. As Grace continues to stretch her magical abilities with her on-going training, she soon realizes that she’ll need every ounce of power that she can muster if she’s to rid Hemlock Cove of the dark magic, find the murderer, and bring peace to the feuding families.
A Peculiar Pursuit can be read as a standalone mystery but to learn more about the Angelo family and Hemlock Cove readers can start at book 1: A Mystic Murder. (Goodreads)
The Lost Spaniel is the third novella in the Lost and Found Pets series. Alexandra Prescott opened Lost and Found Pets because she loves animals. Reuniting pet and owner is more than just a job.
When Alex’s mentor, Eddie Hill, calls about his lost Cocker Spaniel, Alex rushes to the rescue. They quickly track the dog to an abandoned construction site, but after bullets start flying, Alex realizes there’s more to this case than a missing dog.
Alex and Eddie have to dig into their pasts to find out who might want to harm them or their pets. The list of suspects grows long as Alex tries to solve the mystery of the lost Spaniel. (Goodreads)
Helen Evans returns in Susan McBride’s fourth River Road Mystery!
Spring has sprung, the river is rising, and when Luann Dupree, the head of River Bend’s Historical Society, vanishes into the night, everyone in town is convinced she’s run off with her Internet Romeo. But her lifelong friend, Sarah Biddle, is convinced Luann is the victim of foul play. No one believes her—not even her husband, the local sheriff, so she turns to Helen Evans for help.
As River Bend’s resident puzzle-solver, Helen’s tackled many a local mystery before. So she agrees to help Sarah, even though she’s not so sure herself that Luann is really in trouble. But as the town’s flood waters slowly recede, dead fish and muck aren’t the only things Helen finds. She begins to uncover town secrets, false identities…and the very real chance that Luann might not be discovered alive…
“Packed with small town charm!”—Denise Swanson (Goodreads)
As fashion maven Cookie Chanel tracks a murderer at the Kentucky Derby, all bets are off…
When Cookie Chanel lands a dream assignment of providing vintage hats for a high-society Kentucky Derby party, she’s brimming with excitement. Leaving her mother and best friend to mind the store at It’s Vintage Y’All, Cookie packs up her psychic cat and races to Kentucky. But before she can hang her hat, her enthusiasm is dampened when the rider of the potential Derby-winning horse is put out to pasture. Now she’s saddled with the jockey’s ghost, who insists she find his killer. With suspects ranging from an odds-on favorite to a dark horse, Cookie may just find herself in a dead heat before the photo finish…
Don’t Miss Cookie Chanel’s Fashion Tips
Praise for the Haunted Vintage Mysteries
“A delightful protagonist, intriguing twists, and a fashionista ghost combine in a hauntingly fun tale.” —Carolyn Hart
“Snappy dialogue and well-drawn characters in a lovely small town setting.” —Jenn McKinlay
“An appealing protagonist who is as sweet as a Southern accent . . . The designer name-dropping and shopping tips add allure for shopaholics.” – Library Journal (Goodreads)
There’s nothing like family during the holidays… unless one of those family members is in jail, and you’re the cop who was responsible for putting him there.
Ellie Rocca tapped the best party-planning company in the state, Luxe, for her mother’s seventy-fifth birthday party, and she’s not disappointed. The food is perfect, the wine and beer are flowing freely, and all the guests are having a wonderful time. In fact, everything is going along just perfectly until one of the guests turns up dead, strangled with her own scarf.
Ellie’s police detective boyfriend, Sam, is at the party, so he’s off the case. Ellie doesn’t have much faith is the two officers in charge, and neither does Enza Biondi, the co-owner of Luxe ,who discovered the body. Ellie may have sworn off snooping, but Enza’s curiosity is peaked, and she keeps drawing Ellie deeper and deeper. Just when the two of them think they’ve got the whole thing figured out, new and more chilling facts come to light, and Ellie discovers the real killer is much closer to home than she ever imagined.
This is the sixth and final novella in the Mt. Abrams Mystery Series. 29K words long. (Goodreads)
Private Investigators Liz Talbot and Nate Andrews have worked their share of domestic cases. So when Tammy Sue Lyerly hires them to find out what her husband is hiding, they expect to find something looney but harmless. After all, this is the guy who claims to have been a DEA agent, a champion bull rider, and a NASCAR driver. But when he turns up dead the morning after Liz and Nate deliver the incriminating photos, Tammy is the prime suspect.
Questioning the truth of Zeke Lyerly’s tall-tales, Liz and Nate race to uncover small town scandals, long buried secrets, and the victim’s tumultuous past to keep Tammy Sue out of jail and the case from going up in flames.
“The authentically Southern Boyer writes with heart, insight, and a deep understanding of human nature.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha Award-Winning Author of What You See
“Susan M. Boyer gets it. And by ‘it,’ I mean ‘the Southern voice.’ And by that I do not mean she throws ‘Y’all’ into every other line of her dialogue. I mean she understands deep down how Southern people talk and can replicate the cadence and music of that speech on the page as delicately as a master chef adding a last pinch of sea salt to a batch of Hollandaise sauce.” – CriminalElement.com
Related subjects include: women sleuths, private investigator mystery series, cozy mysteries, murder mysteries, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), book club recommendations, Southern fiction, Southern humor, Southern living.
Books in the Liz Talbot Mystery Series:
LOWCOUNTRY BOIL (#1)
LOWCOUNTRY BOMBSHELL (#2)
LOWCOUNTRY BONEYARD (#3)
LOWCOUNTRY BORDELLO (#4)
LOWCOUNTRY BOOK CLUB (#5)
LOWCOUNTRY BONFIRE (#6)
Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you’ll probably like them all… (Goodreads)
Death Threads
A Southern Sewing Circle, Book #2
Elizabeth Lynn Casey
5 Stars
![Death Threads (Southern Sewing Circle Mystery Book 2) by [Casey, Elizabeth Lynn]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51qfObHTcKL.jpg)
Synopsis:
The Southern Sewing Circle mystery series continues.
Yankee librarian Tori Sinclair is basking in the warmth of her new circle of friends from South Carolina’s Sweet Briar Ladies Society sewing circle. That is until local author Colby Calhoun reveals an unflattering secret about the town’s historic past-and then disappears, leaving a bloody trail behind him. And when Tori begins to see a pattern of the townsfolk’s age-old Southern pride standing in the way of justice, she knows it’s time to unravel the mystery. (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well developed, well rounded and three dimensional. Tori and her group of sewing friends each have unique personalities and it is fun to listen to conversations that they have. I think my favorites of the group are Margaret Louise and Leona. Margaret Louise is the grandmother that we all wished we had (and some of us did). Leona, her twin, is always trying to flirt and be noticed by eligible men. They could not be more different, but you can tell that they love each other greatly. They are a great group of women to visit and hang out with.
The mystery in this book is not a murder, but rather a disappearance, that may have led to murder. It was refreshing that no one happened upon a dead body. I mean, how many dead bodies can show up in any given town? There were enough clues to sift through and red herrings thrown in that is was near impossible to figure out who the culprit was. And I will say, I had no idea who had done the deed, they were not even on my radar.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The author creates a small town setting that seems realistic and inviting. The town folks are nosy, caring and honest to a fault. Although at times they have trouble handling the truth, they usually come around.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I am taking my time reading this series and I am enjoying it very much.
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