I am loving the books in the Cozy Capers Book Group series by Maddie Day. The characters have begun to feel like friends. This particular book was a little more emotional with Mac’s sister-in-law missing. So you actually have two mysteries going on ... a murder and a missing relative. Mac and Tim also have the added responsibility of caring for his sister, Jaime’s, two young children. But the way they worked together along with family and friends to provide love and care for

While I have only read a few of the books in the Cat Café series by Cate Conte, I am a fan. I am not a cat fan, but this series has so much more to offer that I can enjoy my time with Maddie and her crew. The trip to Provincetown, Massachusetts is full of action and, of course, murder. So you are off on an adventure in the new Cat Café food truck. There are a lot of suspects and plenty of clues to keep Maddie working to discover who is guilty of murder. I enjoyed this latest

I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Pacific Northwest series by Kim Griswell. Saffi is one of my favorite characters. She is sassy, intelligent, independent, and caring. The mystery will pull you in and keep you guessing until the very end. There are a lot of suspects and Saffi continues to discover clues. There are some unsavory characters and plenty that will have you wondering if they could be guilty of murder. While Saffi is not on an adventure in her own RV, she

One of my favorite new series! I have grown to love the gang in Little Wenborough. From Georgina to her sweet furry friend, Bert, to her boyfriend, DI Colin Bradshaw, to friends, Sybbie, Cesca, and Jodie, to the resident ghost, Doris, you will be in for an interesting adventure in the pages. One aspect I really enjoy about the Georgina Drake series is the present and past mystery that pulls her in to investigate. While Georgina and Colin are a couple, I like that while they d

The Georgina Drake series has become one of my favorites. Kate Hardy does a wonderful job of pulling you into the story from the very beginning and you will enjoy the time you spend with Georgina; her partner, Colin (who is a detective inspector); Sybbie; Cesca; Georgina’s dog, Bert; and the resident ghost, Doris. The present-day murder mystery will have you wondering who is guilty. And, as in previous books, there are bones discovered by Bert ... so there is a death to explo

I am loving the books in the Pacific Northwest series. I am enjoying spending time with the main character, Saffi Graywood. Getting to travel with her in her RV is an adventure! This book is full of quirky and dramatic characters. I found myself rolling my eyes at times as Saffi experienced a trip to a neglected theme park — The Haunted Wood. Between the theme of the park; the horror star, Malcolm Morton; the search for clues to why Malcolm has been receiving threatening vint

This first book in the Pacific Northwest series by Kim Griswell is a great start. It will pull you into the story even though there are a lot of aspects to set up ... characters, setting, and a murder mystery. I love the primary character, Saffi, and that she toots around in an RV. I want to be Saffi when I “grow up.” I could envision myself hitting the road ready for one adventure after another and the opportunity to meet new people along the way. Though you will be exposed

The Tea by the Sea series by Vicki Delaney is one of y favorites. As soon as a new book has been released by the author, it is on my to-be-read list. This particular book does not take place in the typical location of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. But you are treated to a trip to Yorkshire, England and the Thornecroft Castle where Lily’s grandmother, Rose, used to work. And once again Lily is pulled into a murder investigation. Luckily her cohorts from Cape Cod are with her on thi

This is the first book I have read in the Georgina Drake series by Kate Hardy. I enjoyed it so much that I have already downloaded the next couple of books and will go back and read the first three. Georgina is a wonderful character and I like watching her relationship with Colin develop and as she assists him in various cases he needs to solve. This was at times an emotional read as you discover some of the background story of a couple of individuals. Plus you get to explore

I always love getting lost in the pages of a cozy mystery book by Lynn Cahoon. She has several different series and I have enjoyed them all. This seventh book in the Kitchen Witch series was chock full of craziness. So much was going on in the lives of the characters. And then you get to add in a dragon and a leprechaun. It will have you flipping through the pages as quickly as possible to figure out who committed the murder. This one leaves you hanging so I will be anxiously

I am enjoying the books in the Golden Motel series by Ellen Byron. She has become one of my favorite cozy mystery authors. And you need to sign up for her email newsletter because there is always a treat included. I enjoy spending time with Dee and Jeff and their friendship is a special bond as they support each other in building up the business of running a motel. Once again they get involved in a murder mystery and trying to keep their motel from being known as the “Murder

This series is always one I enjoy and I love the main characters, Maya and Sandra. Once again they are called in to help solve a murder mystery before the wrong person is arrested. There are a lot of twists and turns with random clues sprinkled throughout the pages. I am enjoying watching Sandra become more confident and as her relationship with Lucas develops. The two P.I.s are classy, smart, and do a great job of navigating through the misguided clues to close the case. I a

This is the first book I have read in The Widow’s Detective Club series. The book was a slow start and I struggled to stay invested in the story. I am not sure how much of that is due to not having read the first two books. But once you are well into the story, there is suddenly a lot of activity that will grab your attention. Between the murder, kidnapping, being abducted at knifepoint, etc., it was non-stop action for the final third of the book. The characters were well de

I have fallen in love with Ellie, Fletcher, Hal, and the gang from The Secret Bookcase series, I am so excited to continue spending time with them in the new one. This first book in the Novel Detectives is a great start. Two different cases have Ellie and Fletcher working to bring them to closure. They each have gifts to bring to the detective agency and it is fun watching them support and encourage each other. The murder mystery had lots of clues and suspects and the final r

A Mysterious Christmas Collection (by Michele Pariza Wacek) 5* This fun cozy read included two novellas. The Secret Santa Murder is part of the Charlie Kingsley series and The Mysterious Case of the Dead Elf is a book in the Redemption Detective Agency series. Both are set during the Christmas holiday and will have you enjoying the time you spend in the pages. In The Secret Santa Murder, it is fun to observe Charlie work through different ideas and comments made by the indivi

I am just getting started reading books in the Charlie Kingsley series by Michele Pariza Wacek. But I am looking forward to spending more time with her and see how Officer Wyle will affect her future. The murder mystery kept me invested in the story and I loved the setting of Cabo, Mexico. Charlie is a delightful main character and her personality will have you cheering her on as she is determined to solve the crime ... if for no other reason than keep herself from being arre

What a quirky and unique group of individuals make up the Secret Senior Sleuths Society. Once again they are working in tandem to solve the murder mystery. Each “sleuth” has their gift to contribute to the group and they complement each other well. I would love to live in this type of senior living community and could envision being part of the gang. This is a delightful cozy mystery with each chapter featuring a different character’s point of view which keeps you invested in

What a wonderful series this has been. I have grown to love Annie, Fletcher, Liam, Hal, and the other individuals who are prat of the Redwood Grove, CA community. There are so many secrets sprinkled throughout the pages ... not just the secret bookcase. Watching Annie and Liam’s relationship develop was heartwarming. With each book you are treated to a great mystery with lots of clues and a wonderful and supportive group of friends. I am sad to see this one end. But I am exci

I love historical fiction books and the mystery aspect of this one was a positive spin that I really enjoyed. Metting Freddie Archer, a columnist of Gotham Magazine was enlightening. Freddie’s character was based on one of the first female columnists at The New Yorker. Life as an independent and strong female in the 20s was difficult. But Freddie was up for the challenge. Experiencing this time period and the speakeasies, bootlegging, fashion designers, and glamorous lifestyl

This is the first book I have read in the Dakota Green series. But I enjoyed it so much that I will go back and read the first one and will definitely read any future books in the series. Even though starting with the second book, it did not affect my ability to connect with the characters. I love the character of Dakota Green and look forward to seeing how the future unfolds for her and her beau, Charlie, who is the sheriff. The murder mystery will keep you invested in the s