This is a great first book the Tiffany Austin Food Blogger series. The characters are well developed and the murder mystery will keep you invested in the story. There are a lot of suspects and I was surprised when the person guilty is finally revealed. Tiffany does a great job of using her talent as a food blogger and former chef to sniff out the clues. And, of course, she finds herself in some precarious situations. But that just adds to the angst and will have you flipping

This was the first book I have read the Marius Quin series by Benedict Brown. I do believe I would have enjoyed it more if I had more background into the primary characters, Marius Quin and Lady Bella Montague. However, I still liked spending time trying to solve the murder mysteries and getting to know Marius and Bella more. The relationship between the two of them is entertaining, and I loved that while they have such different personalities, their relationship is built on

I have read quite a few of the books in the Booktown series by Lorna Barrett. I was not as invested in this book as others I have read. As many reviewers have commented, the bickering between the sisters is getting old. And while I have never cared for Angelica, I feel like she redeemed herself slightly at the end of the book. I cannot imagine having Tricia and Angelica’s parents. It is amazing they turned out as normal as they did. The mystery was interesting and kept my att

If you are in the mood for a light and fun rom-com, this is the perfect book for you. And as seems to be the case for most of this type of book, it is filled with well-to-do people who are misbehaving. For me, I think this type of book is not appealing. The author does a good job with character development and the storyline is interesting. But the romance aspect was awkward, the mystery was just okay, and I did not care for many of the characters. So for me, this was a lot of

Though the second book in the Old Juniper Bookstore series, it is the first one I have read. I am not sure if that made a difference in my opinion. While there are some positive aspects to the book, there were more negatives that kept me from wanting to actually finish the book. I am sure there are plenty of readers who will not be bothered by the pastor discussing the fact of why she is not having sex ... especially when she is NOT married. I am sorry, but I did not find thi

This was a short and cozy mystery read. There really is no murder mystery because you know who is guilty from the moment it happens. However, there are a lot of secrets about the characters in the book that are slowly revealed as you travel through the pages. I fell in love with Lucky. I would have taken him in and showered him with so much love. Thank you to Book Funnel for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my blog

I am so sad that this is the last book in the Salem B&B series! I have enjoyed the time I have spent with Charlene, Sam, Jack, Avery, Silva, and Minne. This book is set during the Halloween time period which is a perfect for the setting of Salem, Massachusetts. The characters have become friends on the page and I have grown to care about them. And while I am sad that this series is ending, the author created the perfect ending. My heart almost stopped beating and I gasped out

This was a fun cozy mystery to start the new Maddie Penrose series by Fliss Chester. I love the thought of a grandmother and her granddaughter running a quaint teashop in the Cornish countryside. And while I am not a cat person, Crumpet and Toast were mischievous enough to add a positive aspect to the book. Maddie is a wonderful primary character. And her method of solving the murder mystery as if she was looking at a recipe was a unique twist. And good looking Detective Insp

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