The Scottish Bookshop series by Paige Shelton has become one of my favorites. Between the delightful Cracked Spine Bookshop, the great cast of characters, the murder mystery, and the Scottish brogue you can hear in your mind as you read the words, you are in for a special treat. Of course Delany must get involved in trying to solve the murder case. I especially enjoyed learning about the Picts, an ancient group who lived in Scotland from 79 to 843 CE. The author does a great

I have really enjoyed the books in the Cupcake Bakery series by Jenn McKinlay. And the twist of football players wanting to start a cupcake bakery franchise just added to the story. A murder occurs and Mel, Angie, Tate, and the gang are ready to tackle all the clues and score a touchdown by solving the case. This is a wonderful series and I love spending time in the Fairy Tale Cupcake bakery and the gang in Scottsdale, Arizona. I recommend you go back to book one and read to

I have loved the books in The Haunted Library series by Allison Brook. I was thrilled to be back in Clover Ridge, Connecticut with Carrie, Dylan, Angela, and resident ghost, Evelyn. Of course there is a murder and Carrie will be helping to discover who is guilty of the crime. A lot of twists and turns are sprinkled throughout the pages with some complications such as difficult family relationships, jealousy, insurance fraud, etc. I am looking forward to the next book in the s

This is the first book in the Oregon Honeycomb series I have read. But it did well as a standalone. And because I have read several books in another series by the author, I felt comfortable jumping into this one a little later. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed getting to know the people of Oceanview, Oregon. The town sounded delightful and I would love to spend time there and especially in Wren’s gift shop, Let It Be. There are lots of twists and turns that wil

I have loved the books. I have read in the Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails series by the writing team of Lee Hollis. I enjoy the time I get to spend with Hayley, Liddy, and Mona. And Sergio's misuse of the English language always has me chuckling. You need to read the books in the series to understand and appreciate this. The murder mystery was very misguided and more time was spent in the courtroom trying the case, then trying to solve the mystery. That was a little bit of

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

Wow! This first book in the Sutherlin Files series by Ashley Farley will grab you from the beginning and you will find yourself flipping through the pages as fast as you can to help solve the murder mystery. The characters are well developed and you will grow to love some while despising others. The suspense is intense with nonstop action. Watching Detective Lane Sutherlin return home to Tidewell, Virginia and having to deal with extremely emotional matters was at times heart

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 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

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 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

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...

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 reading the books in the Cheese Shop series by Korina Moss. I have even tried finding some of the cheeses she has featured...

Once again I enjoyed spending time with Lucy Stone and the gang in Tinkers Cove, Maine. The characters are well developed and the story...

I was so disappointed with this book. And after forcing myself to finish it, I am so glad I have not wasted my time with the first two...

I am a huge fan of the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs. When you open the cover and start absorbing the words, you will be in...

I have not read the first three books in the Cambridge Bookshop series. But I think this did well as a standalone. The characters are...