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

Now that I have sped through the pages anxious to see what will happen next, I have closed the book and my initial response is, “Wow!” As the book cover promises, itis “an ending you’ll never forget.” There are so many twists and turns as you absorb the words on the page that your mind is reeling. Just as you think you have things figured out, the authors pull ... no JERK ... the rug out from under your feet. As I said at the beginning, “WOW!!!” Thank you to NetGalley and Lit

When I open up an Alex Delaware book by Jonathan Kellerman, I know I am in for an adventurous ride. Between Alex and his detective friend, Milo, you will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see what clues they will uncover. They make a great team and their ability to bounce thoughts and ideas off each other always helps them solve whatever murder case in which they are involved. The characters are well developed and you will be treated to some of the people from earlier bo

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

I have enjoyed the variety of books by the author, Karen White. She is one of my favorite authors and I am ready to jump into whatever book she has just released! This story was a journey through the pages of family, relationships, loss, aging, dealing with dementia, and the value of being appreciated. There are moments when your heart breaks for Phoebe as she endures one attack after another from her mother. You understand the decisions she has made as you discover her famil

I have loved the books in the Bree Taggert series by Melinda Leigh. Once you open the book and read the first word, you will be in for a thriller roller coaster ride of adventure, intrigue, and danger. I love the family dynamics that flow through the story while you work alongside Sheriff Bree Taggert and her significant other, Matt Flynn, as they try to solve the murder mystery and hopefully prevent any future murders in Gray’s Hollow. I also liked getting a peak at Morgan D

I am enjoying my time reading the Ruby and Cordelia series by Olivia Blacke. The way the chapters swap back and forth between their thoughts and dialogue is easy to read and gives a great perspective into their personalities ... even though one of them is a ghost! This book provided more background into Cordelia’s past with her family and relationships. I am also enjoying watching Ruby mature and become a more responsible adult. My one negative comment is the constant reminde

The Andy Carpenter series is one of my favorites. I love the main character’s snarky remarks. The murder mystery will pull you in from the very first word and you will be flipping through the pages observing Andy’s unique approach to getting his client declared not guilty and dealing with danger and drama as well. When you add in the dogs, you are in for a delightful read. A plus for this series is listening to the audiobook version. The narrator, Grover Gardner, does an amaz

I have loved the books in the Blue Ridge Library series by Victoria Gilbert. So when I saw that she was releasing a book in a new series, I was excited at the opportunity to read it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I did not feel that the characters were appealing and they did not help me care about them. The murder mystery was well developed, but I felt like it could provide much more and encourage me to actually be invested in the story. Hopefully the next book in this s

I love historical fiction books and especially when they take place during WWII. This book was a little different focus because it takes place in the United States. Whenever I open up a Kevin O’Brien book, I know I will be on a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns. From loss to rape to murder to fear to secrets ... you will experience a myriad of emotions. This story will have you invested from the first page and will not let go until, exhausted, you will close the book. I

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

This was a different historical fiction book than I typically read. A plus for me was that it featured a dual timeline. Filled with secrets and intrigue and relationships ... there are so many details brough to life through the pages. The author has conducted an immense amount of research and the way he shares the details is presented in an informative and well-written way. Thank you to Book Sirens and Pilgrim Trout Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts

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

I love several of the J. A. Jance series and Joanna Brady is one of my favorites. Having read all but two of the books in the series (which I am hoping to read soon!), I have loved getting to know Joanna, her family, and her family within the sheriff’s department. Watching her grow and mature as a mother, wife, and sheriff has been interesting. Her willingness to step into the fray with her officers is admirable. When you open up a J. A. Jance book and absorb the first word o

I have enjoyed the books in the Lucy Stone series by Leslie Meier. So I looked forward to reading this book in the new series by the...

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 the books I have read in the Ground Rules series. The characters are well developed and I have enjoyed getting to know...

I cannot wait to go back and read the first two books in the Redemption Detective Agency series. A delightful series that had me...