I have loved the books in the Key West Food Critic series. The characters are delightful ... from Haley to her husband and family to her houseboat neighbor, Miss Gloria. And the opportunity to celebrate Miss Gloria’s 85th birthday is definitely going to bring up the chance for a murder mystery. The mystery “explodes” at the beginning and will have you invested in the story and sleuthing with Hayley and her mother-in-law and stepmother to reveal the person guilty of murder. Mi

The Sophie Kimball series by J. C. Eaton is one of my favorites. The characters are delightful and you will find yourself chuckling or, like Sophie (“Phee”), rolling your eyes at the situations her mother, Harriet, and Harriet’s book club ladies find themselves in. The murder mystery will have you “puzzled” about who is guilty. There are a lot of twists and turns, misguided hints, and crazy antics that keep you invested in the story. And you cannot forget Streetman, the chiwe

I love this delightful Christian cozy mystery series by Ellery Adams and Tina Radcliffe. I have read all of the books in the series and cannot wait for the next one to be released! The characters are well developed and the murder mystery will pull you into the story and keep you invested while you observe Cooper and the bible study group try to solve the crime. The relationships between the characters are heartwarming and demonstrate the true bond of friendship. The faith-bas

When I open a Vicki Delany book, I know I will be treated to a delightful cozy mystery. The characters in the Year-Round Christmas series feel like your neighbors. The setting of Rudolph, New York and their reputation as Christmas Town sets the scene up with a lot of people being part of the mystery. Between Mrs. D’Angelo’s nosy neighbor escapades; Merry’s St. Bernard, Matterhorn (Mattie), and his idol worship of Detective Symmonds; the drama of a dead body; current and previ

I am enjoying my time reading the Ruby and Cordelia series by Olivia Blacke. The way the chapters swap back and forth between their thoughts and dialogue is easy to read and gives a great perspective into their personalities ... even though one of them is a ghost! This book provided more background into Cordelia’s past with her family and relationships. I am also enjoying watching Ruby mature and become a more responsible adult. My one negative comment is the constant reminde

I have loved the books in the Blue Ridge Library series by Victoria Gilbert. So when I saw that she was releasing a book in a new series, I was excited at the opportunity to read it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I did not feel that the characters were appealing and they did not help me care about them. The murder mystery was well developed, but I felt like it could provide much more and encourage me to actually be invested in the story. Hopefully the next book in this s

I have really enjoyed the books in A Secret Bookcase series by Ellie Alexander. I have loved getting to know Annie, Hal, Fletcher, Liam, and the rest of the gang. Of course, there is a murder and Annie is pulled into the middle of the investigation. Lots of twists and turns and discovering people are not who they present themselves to be. I was clueless on who was guilty of murder until it was revealed. I also was glad to see that Annie might be one step closer to discovering

I have loved the books in the Killer Chocolate series by Christina Romeril. Having the opportunity to spend time with Alex and Hanna is time well spent. A wonderful cozy mystery that will keep you invested in the story and with well-developed characters. The Christmas holiday theme is a bonus! With a lot of twists and turns and plenty of suspects, you will be sitting on the edge of your seat. I really enjoy watching how Alex and Tom’s and Hanna and Duncan’s relationships are

I have enjoyed the books in the Lucy Stone series by Leslie Meier. So I looked forward to reading this book in the new series by the...

What a delicious cozy mystery! I have fallen in love with Carly and the rest of the gang at the Grilled Cheese Eatery. The murder mystery...

This was my first time reading a book in the Malvern Farm series by Kate Wells. But it definitely will not be my last. I really enjoyed...

I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Morwenna Mutton series. The characters are well developed and I love how the narrator creates...

I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Ground Rules series. The characters are well developed and I have enjoyed getting to know...

I cannot wait to go back and read the first two books in the Redemption Detective Agency series. A delightful series that had me...

What a fun series! I have loved all of the books and have such fun on the adventures with Angela (Angie) and Ruff McPaw. I have listened...

I have really enjoyed the books I have read in the Blue Ridge Library series. The characters are well developed and, while you could read...

This is the first book in the Women of Wynton’s series. I have had the opportunity to read. I enjoyed this one so much that I will go...

When I first opened this book and began reading, I was not instantly thrilled with it. However, the more time I spent absorbing the...

This is the first book I have read in the Cat in the Stacks series by Miranda James. I am not sure if I will take the time to read the...

This is the first book I have read in the Mystery Bookshop series by V. M. Burns. But it was such a fun read that I will go back and read...