This is the first book I have read in the Tomes & Tea series by Karen Rose Smith. But I will definitely go back and read the first two books and any future books in the series. I love the setting of Valentine’s Day, and the characters are well developed. Of course, there is a murder, and Jazzi is determined to uncover the killer. The mystery is handled well and left me wondering who was guilty until the final reveal. I look forward to spending more time in Belltower Landing,

This is only the second book I have read in the Mystery Bookshop series, but I enjoyed them so much that I plan to go back and read the first nine books. The characters will pull you into the story and the murder mysteries ... yes! there are two murders ... will have you flipping through the pages to figure out who is guilty. Of course, Samantha; her sister, Jenna; her grandmother, Nana Jo; and the senior sleuth gang are determined to solve the cases. I love the aspect of a b

What a wonderful book to start a new series. And this is one I will be devouring as soon as a new book is released. In fact, after reading several reviews, I plan to go back and read the books in the Detective Margot Phalen series. This book will have you sitting on the edge of your seat as you work with Margot to solve the investigation … and as her partner, Wes, is accused of murder. Margot's persona as an FBI agent is admirable … especially once you are clued in to her pas

I typically enjoy reading historical fiction books and am challenging myself to read outside of my typical books in this genre. I also did not realize this was the 12th book in the series before I began reading it. From looking at other reviews, plenty of them comment on how much they love the primary character, Charles Lenox. So by starting so late in the series, I think I have missed a lot of background and it affected my opinion. I did not feel invested in the characters o

I have enjoyed both of the books in the Highland Bookshop series by Jackie Baldwin. I love cozy mysteries ... and especially when they take place in a bakeshop. There are great characters, a delightful location, and an intriguing mystery. You will be pulled into the story and anxious to see what secrets Beth will uncover and what twists and turns the investigation will take. This book makes me want to set off on an adventure in Scotland and find a quaint bookshop in which to

Though the first book I have read in the Oak Creek Thriller series, I do not think it affected my enjoyment. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed getting to know Mona and Charlotte. Though Charlotte is retired, she is willingly pulled into the case and works with Mona to help solve it. This is a fast-moving rollercoaster ride of mystery, intrigue, multiple suspects, and clues sprinkled throughout the pages. An attention-grabbing edge-of-your-seat book that has you

I love the books and the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs. This one was good, but I miss some of the typical Tempe attitude and spunk. I felt like we were experiencing a water down/off-her-medication version. Enjoy it when the murder mystery takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is just down the road from me and I can picture the setting and hear the southern accent in the dialogue. The books in this series will have some grizzly descriptions of the cases in w

I am really enjoying the books in the Novel Detectives series by Ellie Alexander. I love how the series has flowed easily from the Secret Bookcase series with many of the same characters but a new purpose. Great characters and a cozy setting make this an exciting time in the pages. The murder mystery clues that are sprinkled throughout the pages will have you invested in the story and anxious to see how the case is solved. Lots of secrets are discovered as you navigate the pa

Oh my goodness! When I open up a Lisa Regan book, I know I will be in for a roller coaster ride of mystery and thrills. When I see, she is releasing a new book, it automatically goes to the top of my to-be-read list. The murder mystery and abduction pulled me in from the very beginning. The author does a stellar job of trickling in clues and twists to keep you invested in the story without losing interest. The main character, Josie Quinn, is back at it with full force, and it

This is an edge-of-your-seat, hanging on by a thread, nail biting mystery thriller. Great characters, a wonderful well-related story, and nonstop thrills will have you flipping through the pages as fast as possible. I fell in love with Silas Tucker and his grandmother. I loved their relationship. There are so many things going on as you get sucked into the story ... from the loss of a lifelong dream, loss of special friends, murder, kidnapping, drug abuse, misuse of power, se

When I open up a Janet Evanovich book, I know I will be in for a thriller ride. A little bit of danger, a touch of snarky humor, and a splash of romance will have you flipping the pages as fast as possible to see what adventure you will experience with Gabriela. Factor in time spent with her ex, Rafer, and his buddy, Harley, and you will be traveling the world, attempting to outsmart the bad guys, and recovering long lost treasures. Just a fun series in which to spend your ti

This was the first book I have read by the author, Freida McFadden. After a friend raved about her books, I was excited at the opportunity to read this one. It had so much potential. And I really did stay with it to the end ... though there were so many times I wanted to set it aside. The characters did not pull me into the story and make me care about their lives. In fact, I don’t think I liked a single one! Things were not as they appeared to be and there were definitely a

I enjoy reading mystery thrillers. However, this one did not appeal to me. There were too many characters and I just did not care about any of them. I was not pulled into the story and the multiple POVs and timelines were overwhelming. All I can say is that as I read the last word, I closed the book and rolled my eyes. Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my blog at:.

I have read a few books in the Clay Edison series by father and son duo writers, Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman. So I was looking forward to getting lost in the pages of the latest release. I love Clay’s dry sense of humor and the acerbic bantering between Clay and PI Regina Klein is entertaining. While party a police procedural book, you also get a taste of the medical aspects of a murder mystery. There are a lot of characters who help bring twists and turns throughout the sto

Though the sixth book in the Cornwall Murder series, this is the first one I have read. While I believe it would be beneficial to have read earlier books to develop a sense of character development, this one worked well as a standalone. I was pulled into the story and enjoyed getting to know the characters. There are twists and turns that will keep you invested in the story and the final reveal was perfect. I am finding myself enjoying books in the Cornish setting ... no matt

I am not sure I knew what to expect when I opened this book and got lost in the pages. I have enjoyed previous books by the author and was excited for the opportunity for a rollercoaster ride of suspense. Reading a Julie Clark book is like working a puzzle. There is the basis of a dysfunctional family, the history of trauma and tragedy, a current health crisis, and the untangling of clues. You will be absorbing every word, every emotion, every glimpse into the lives of Olivia

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 Jonathan Kellerman has pulled me into the story from the beginning and held me captive until the end. Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis are the perfect murder mystery solving team. I love how their thoughts are shared in working the clues ... putting the pieces of the puzzle together to solve the crime. The psychological viewpoint provided by Alex is a trip into the dark recesses of the human psyche. One of my favorite series to read and I look forward to whatever dep

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

This is the first book I have read in the Detective Inspector series by Lynn Marie Taylor. A different time. Then the murder mysteries I typically read. Based in the 1800s, you will have the opportunity to discover the background into Sam McQueen's personal life. You will easily be drawn into the story as you wait to see how the investigation will be resolved. Thank you to the author and Bloodhound Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For m