Once again we are treated to a glimpse into life in Normal, Kentucky. I have fallen in love with the characters in this quirky ... far from normal ... small town. From Mae to Dottie and the rest of the Laundry Club Ladies, you are in for a tasty and entertaining time. As is typical, there is a murder mystery and Mae and the gang set out to help solve it. The southern setting, lingo, culture, and small town nosiness had me chuckling. While you could read this as a standalone,

I am enjoying the books I have read in the Charlie Kingsley series and plan to go back and read those I haven’t had the opportunity to read so far. The characters are well developed and the town of Redemption will pull you into the story and keep you flipping the pages. Once again Charlie is in the middle of a murder mystery. Her caring nature gets her into trouble more times than not and her willingness to do whatever it takes to solve the mystery is heartwarming. Lots of tw

While this is the 4th book in the Vintage Cookbook series, it is the first one I have read. And though I enjoyed it, I think it would have appealed to me more if I had read the first three books. However, that is something I will remedy. The book is filled with great characters, a delightful setting (in New Orleans), delicious food, a taste of the history of the area, and a murder mystery. That is a recipe for success! There are some nail biting moments sprinkled throughout t

I love spending time in New Orleans with Eddie and the gang. There is a lot going on with mediums being killed, relationships developing and growing. Lots of twists and turns and clues sprinkled throughout the pages. You will be left guessing until the end. I love the setting in New Orleans, the characters with “special gifts,” and the ghosts who manage to insert themselves in Eddie’s life. This is a great series with quick to read books. Perfect for a nice quiet afternoon to

I am loving the books in the Patty Byrne series. Experiencing the life of a stewardess in the 1960s in entertaining. The murder mystery will pull you into the story and you will enjoy getting to spend time with Patty and her roommate, Donna, and her FBI agent love interest, Bill. I loved seeing Bill begin to accept Patty as a good cohort in helping to solve the crime. There were a lot of twists and turns and plenty of suspects to keep you guessing until the end. I am excited

I recently discovered author Carly Winter. Enjoying the Patty Byrne series, I was looking forward to getting lost in another one. This first book in the Heywood Hounds series was a fun read. I love getting to know, Gina and her rescue fur friends, Daisy, Banshee, and Sing. Reading how Daisy "spoke" to Gina had me laughing out loud. I could picture her behavior as she expressed her thoughts and emotions. A delightful cozy mystery, this book will introduce you to a great cast o

I love getting lost in the pages of a book in the Sophie Kimball series. When I open it up and start reading, I know I will be in for a wonderful treat. I have grown to love Sophie and the gang at Williams investigations. And Sophie's mom, her crew of the book club, ladies, and the guys from the pinochle gang will have you chuckling and rolling your eyes. When treatment, the Chiweenie, and Essie, the cat, join in on the action, you will be laughing out loud. There is always a

I have really enjoyed reading the books in the Death by Chocolate series by Sarah Graves. I have grown to love the characters and enjoy the time I spend with them as I race through the pages. Once again Jake (Jacobia) finds herself in many situations which end up being rather painful. Her internal dialogue had me chuckling though cringing at the same time. Jake and Ellie make a great team, both in the chocolate bakeshop and as amateur sleuthers. I was invested in the story fr

I am loving the books in the House-Flipper series by Dianne Kelly. Any of the books I have not yet read have been added to my to-be-read list and I cannot wait to explore them. Whitney and Buck are a great pair to work together on flipping properties. The relationship as cousins is perfect … they support each other, but enjoy joking with each other as well. Their spouses are perfect touch and the way they love on each other is heartwarming. The murder mystery will grab you fr

The Scottish Bookshop series by Paige Shelton has become one of my favorites. Between the delightful Cracked Spine Bookshop, the great cast of characters, the murder mystery, and the Scottish brogue you can hear in your mind as you read the words, you are in for a special treat. Of course Delany must get involved in trying to solve the murder case. I especially enjoyed learning about the Picts, an ancient group who lived in Scotland from 79 to 843 CE. The author does a great

Vicky Delany has become one of my go-to cozy mystery authors and her Year-Round Christmas series is one of my favorites. Though you would assume this is a Christmas-theme book by the title, it actually occurs at Easter. I enjoy spending time with Merry and the gang in Rudolph, New York. The characters have begun to feel like friends and I have grown to care about them. As in the past, Merry will get involved in solving the latest murder mystery. With a delightful cast of char

I have really enjoyed the books in the Cupcake Bakery series by Jenn McKinlay. And the twist of football players wanting to start a cupcake bakery franchise just added to the story. A murder occurs and Mel, Angie, Tate, and the gang are ready to tackle all the clues and score a touchdown by solving the case. This is a wonderful series and I love spending time in the Fairy Tale Cupcake bakery and the gang in Scottsdale, Arizona. I recommend you go back to book one and read to

I have loved the books in The Haunted Library series by Allison Brook. I was thrilled to be back in Clover Ridge, Connecticut with Carrie, Dylan, Angela, and resident ghost, Evelyn. Of course there is a murder and Carrie will be helping to discover who is guilty of the crime. A lot of twists and turns are sprinkled throughout the pages with some complications such as difficult family relationships, jealousy, insurance fraud, etc. I am looking forward to the next book in the s

I have thoroughly enjoyed the books in the Maine Clambake series by Barbara Ross. I was sad, though, to discover that Torn Asunder is the last book in the series. I have grown to love the characters from Morrow Island in Maine. The story is filled with mystery and the warmth of family and friends. I have never been to a clambake, but after spending time with Julia, Zoey, Jamie, Tom, and the rest of the gang, I am ready to book a trip to Maine and find a place to enjoy a delic

I have read several books in the Library Lover’s series by Jenn McKinlay. In fact, I enjoyed them so much that I plan to go back and read the rest of them. This is a great mystery with a lot happening to keep you invested in the story. I love the cast of characters and cannot wait to return to Briar Creek and see what adventure awaits them. Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my b

I have loved the books in the Amish Matchmaker series by Amanda Flower. Though you get to travel to Pinecraft, Florida from Harvest, Ohio, you are still treated to the same characters. Millie, Juliet, Jethro the pig, Rev. and Lois Brook, and Bishop and Ruth Yoder will keep you entertained. Of course Millie gets pulled into the murder investigation and she and Lois are determined to find the killer. Lots of clues are sprinkled throughout the pages which will have you invested

This is the first book in the Oregon Honeycomb series I have read. But it did well as a standalone. And because I have read several books in another series by the author, I felt comfortable jumping into this one a little later. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed getting to know the people of Oceanview, Oregon. The town sounded delightful and I would love to spend time there and especially in Wren’s gift shop, Let It Be. There are lots of twists and turns that wil

This is a great book to start The Highland Bookshop Murders series. I love cozy mysteries, and especially when they take place in a bookshop. Great characters, a delightful location, and an intriguing mystery will have you pulled into the story as Beth and her staff at The Wild Haggis Bookshop try to solve the murder mystery and keep Beth from being seriously considered the prime suspect. There are lots of twist and turns with plenty of suspects. I'm looking forward to gettin

I have loved the books. I have read in the Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails series by the writing team of Lee Hollis. I enjoy the time I get to spend with Hayley, Liddy, and Mona. And Sergio's misuse of the English language always has me chuckling. You need to read the books in the series to understand and appreciate this. The murder mystery was very misguided and more time was spent in the courtroom trying the case, then trying to solve the mystery. That was a little bit of

I have read five of the previous books in the Beyond the Page Bookstore series. I enjoyed them so much that I could not wait to get lost in the pages of this 11th book in the series. And the fact that this will be the last book in the series because the author passed away unexpectedly in 2025 makes it even sadder. I enjoyed the Christmas theme … always a plus for me. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed Addie’s efforts to solve the murder mystery and prevent her fr