I have come to love historical fiction books that take place in England. And spending time post WWII was a new frame of reference for me. Ginevra (Gin) Bishop and Sidney Braithwaite wore a wonderful combination for teammates. The mystery and intrigued pulled me into the story. And Gin and Sidney’s very different approaches to espionage kept me entertained. Lots of clues are sprinkled throughout the pages which held my attention and had me anxious to see what danger lurked aro

I love the books in the Reckless Camper series. Between Sassy (Sassafras) and her mother, the campground is open for business and you know there will be a mystery to solve. I especially love watching Mom show off her technological skills as a senior adult. My hat’s off to her! The characters bring this story to life. A variety of personalities, a wide age range of people, and unique choices of how to spend time on their vacation. It is always a treat to spend time with Elvis,

I am enjoying the books in the Cozy Bookshop series by T.C. LoTempio. A delightful cozy mystery with wonderful characters. The mystery will pull you into the story and the characters will keep you captive. I love spending time in the pages of a book when it takes place in a bookstore. Great dialogue, intrigue, clues sprinkled throughout, and a “hot” homicide detective make this a fun and entertaining read. The Halloween theme was a plus and I was glad Charlie’s cat, Poe, play

What a cast of quirky characters will greet you when you open up a book in the Redemption Detective Agency series. Emily and the ladies at the detective agency ... Aunt Tilde, Mildred, and their canine companion, Scout ... are on another mystery case. Between the abduction by aliens or the gargoyles in the cemetery getting up and moving theories, their conversations will have you rolling your eyes and chuckling. There are lots of clues ... legitimate and misguided ... with a

This was a great first book in the new Meg Reed series by Ellie Alexander. There are great characters introduced ... some of which you know will appear in future books. Though I am in no way an outdoor adventure person, I appreciated the activities featured in this book. There is a murder mystery, relationship conflict, family issues, support of friends, and new job insecurities. I really did not know who was guilty of murder until the final reveal! So this book was a hike on

Every time I open a book in the Piper Haydn series, I know I am in for a wonderful time. The characters are so much fun to spend time with. Piper and her best friend, Rosie, are the extreme opposites of each other and almost every way. Yet their friendship is so rich and filled with encouragement and care. As always happens, Piper and Rosie are determined to solve the mystery. Their methods are so different, but they balance each other and manage to work together. And once ag

I love picking up a Vicki Delaney book and getting lost in the pages. And the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series is one of my favorites. I have grown to love the characters who call the Cape Cod town of West London, Massachusetts home. Gemma once again is pulled into a murder mystery. Between the murder, Gemma’s best friend, Jayne’s, birthday celebration and upcoming wedding, Detective Ryan Asburton, and various attendees’ exes showing up, you are in for a nonstop celebration fu

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