The Domestic Diva is one of my favorite series. I love getting lost in the pages of an adventure with Sophie Watson. Between the murder mystery and the delicious food, you will not be able to put the book down until you have inhaled every word and helped solve the crime. There are delightful characters who are so supportive of each other. Lots of twists and turns and misguided clues that keep you invested in the story. The fall season was a nice touch and getting to know Aunt

I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Survivor’s Book Club. Lynn Cahoon has become one of my favorite cozy mystery authors. The characters will begin to feel like part of your community. There is such a feeling of love and support as Rarity continues to thrive after surviving her cancer diagnosis and Shirley dealing with her husband’s dementia. There is a murder mystery to be solved and the survivor’s book club is up to the challenge once again. So many threads of clues

I had read the first three books in the Charcuterie Shop series and was excited at the opportunity to get involved in another murder mystery with Katie and the gang at The Char-Board. The characters are well developed and you will grow to care about them. This double murder mystery will set your taste buds on high alert as you experience Katie’s wild ride to solve them. And, of course, Edith, the resident ghost, and her cohort in the hereafter, Rosalind, have Katie’s sleuthin

I had actually read the second book in the Emma Langley Victorian series first. But I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to go back and read the first book. Plus this gave me the opportunity to get to know Emma and her new friend, Penny Green, as well as learn how Emma began solving crimes. Emma is such a relatable character ... young and naive, but intelligent. It was enjoyable watching her mature throughout the pages. The mystery is multifold and has you wondering if Emma’s f

I have loved the books in the Urban Tails Pet Shop series. I am so glad I discovered it and author T. C. LoTempio. The main character, Shell, is once again drawn into the murder mystery. And along with her feline companions, Purrday and Princess Fuzzypants, they will have you flipping through the pages to help solve the crime. There are plenty of suspects and lots of clues ... real or misguided ... to have you wondering who is guilty of murder. I really like that Shell is suc

The Nick and Nora series is one that keeps me entertained. Nora and her detective cat, Nick, will have you pulled into the story and anxious to resolve the murder mystery. The characters are well developed and some you will remember from previous books in the series. The Halloween theme with the supernatural investigation team was a plus and enjoyable addition to the book. Lots of twists and turns and misguided clues will have you flipping through the pages as you struggle al

I have enjoyed the books in the Hamptons Home & Garden series. The characters are well developed and I have grown to love Meg; her boyfriend/author, Patrick; her best friend, Elle; and Elle’s husband, Arthur, who is a police detective. The murder mystery will have you pulled into the story and there are twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. I enjoyed the 4th of July festivities. After meeting Patrick’s mother, I am anxious to see how future interactions

I enjoyed the first two books in the Charcuterie Shop series and looked forward to reading future books. This is a fun series in which to get involved. The characters are well developed and the murder mystery is handled well. There are a lot of clues sprinkled throughout the pages. You cannot forget the ghost, Edith. She keeps things interesting and has Katie involved in helping solve the mystery. I really love the charcuterie focus. You will be ready to fix a board by the ti

I had already been given the opportunity to read this tenth book in the Cook-Off series before I had completed the previous book. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book any more than the ninth in the series. The storyline was okay and I enjoyed learning about potato farming and storage. However, the characters themselves did not appeal to me and I could not get pulled into the story and their lives. Maybe I would have a different opinion if I had read the earlier books in t

This is the first book I have read in the Cook-Off Series. Maybe if I had read the previous eight books I would have enjoyed it more. I typically love cozy mystery books that feature a food aspect. And there were some positive aspects to this book. But it was just an okay read for me. I did enjoy the cryptic messages on the napkins that appeared at Pep’s food truck. There are a lot of positive reviews, so my less than enthusiastic endorsement could simply be the place I was a

I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Melanie Travis series. I am slowly going back and reading the previous books so I can get caught up. I have fallen in love with the characters in the series and the love of dogs and murder mystery keeps me invested in the stories. You will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at dog shows, including the judging as well as the dog grooming aspects. I have to say that Melanie’s youngest son, Kevin, makes me smile. Just a fun and ent

What a wonderful series to get lost in. The lighthouse library series is one of my favorites. And as soon as I see that a new book is being released, it is at the top of my to-buy list. The setting of a library in a lighthouse in Nags Head on the Outer Banks of NC is pretty much my idea of the ideal place. Lucy is once again pulled into a murder mystery, though as a suspect this time. I love the family of friends and coworkers who make up the cast of characters. It demonstrat

I have loved the books in the Country Club Murder series. I have three of the previous books to go back and read and Ill be caught up with Ellis and the country club gang. The characters are well developed and the dialogue is entertaining. I love the relationship between Ellis and Anarchy. And you cannot keep from rolling your eyes every time Ellis has to deal with her mother. This is a delightful cozy mystery series that will have you anxiously waiting for the next book to b

I have read all but three of the earlier books in the Secret, Books, and Scone Society series. And I know I will go back and read them too. The characters are well developed and the setting of a psychic reading in the Miracle Books bookstore has you flipping through the pages to figure out who committed murder. There are a lot of clues and twists and turns that will take you on an emotional journey with The Secret, Book, and Scone Society. The coded messages in the psychic’s

I have loved books written by the author, Allison Brook. So I was excited at the opportunity to start a new series. The characters are well developed and I look forward to getting to know them better and spend time on Dickens Island. The murder mystery will pull you into the story and you will be treated to a lot of twists and turns as multiple suspects are introduced. The relationships of the people on the island ... and especially between Delia and the veterinarian and her

This is the first book I have read in the Lady Petra Inquires series. However, I enjoyed it enough that I plan to go back and read the first two books in the series. The characters are well developed and I did not feel that I was at a disadvantage with jumping into the series at the third book. The murder mystery was handled well and bits of historical detail added to the pleasure of reading this book. Between the snarky dialogue and the behind-the-scenes romance between Lady

I have fallen in love with the Sophie Kimball series by J. C. Eaton. As soon as a new book is being released, I anxiously await to see what craziness Sophie “Phee”; her mother, Harriet, and the rest of Harriet’s book club will get into. And you cannot forget Streetman, Harriet’s chiweenie. He is holy terror on four legs and will have you rolling your eyes at his uncontrolled behavior. The characters are well developed and I love the time I spend with the gang in Sun City, Ari

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