#AColdDoseofMurder #NetGalley is a great addition to this unique cozy mystery series. Chloe is participating in Azalea Bay's summer ice cream festival,#AColdDoseofMurder #NetGalley is a great addition to this unique cozy mystery series. Chloe is participating in Azalea Bay's summer ice cream festival, and she's excited to share her cannabis infused treats with everyone. After receiving much praise from well known podcaster, Calista Bryant, Chloe is over the moon, but not everyone is happy with her cannabis cafe. When a murder takes place at the festival, Chloe steps up and begins asking questions, she's determined to bring the killer to justice. I really like this series, especially as someone who joys the medicinal benefits of cannabis. I love Chloe's friends and family and I'm looking forward to recommending this book to other readers. I'm looking forward to the next book! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
#SticksandScones #NetGalley is such a fantastic story, I read it in about 5 hours. I stayed up late, and woke up early to finish it. Jules is an amazin#SticksandScones #NetGalley is such a fantastic story, I read it in about 5 hours. I stayed up late, and woke up early to finish it. Jules is an amazing character and I love her role as friend, daughter, wife and step mother. Her friendship with Lance shines throughout the story and their easy going bantering always makes me laugh. There's so much going on in the story, you just have to read it to believe it. I'm not saying more, I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but you must buy this book, it's that good!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book. I'm extremely excited to recommend this book to others....more
#TheNextDeadlyChapter #NetGalley is an exciting addition to this series. Sam is anxious about meeting her future mother in law, so when her Nana Jo th#TheNextDeadlyChapter #NetGalley is an exciting addition to this series. Sam is anxious about meeting her future mother in law, so when her Nana Jo throws her a surprise bridal shower, she's not sure what to think. After an awkward meeting with her mother in law, Dr. Camilia Patterson, Sam does what she knows best, writing her next book. When Sam receives a mysterious call from Camilia, things really take off and Sam and friends soon have a mystery to solve. I really loved this book, it kept me guessing and the story was well written. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
#DeathbyCaramelMacchiato #NetGalley is a fast paced story that really grabbed my attention. Krissy is participating in a live role playing game, which#DeathbyCaramelMacchiato #NetGalley is a fast paced story that really grabbed my attention. Krissy is participating in a live role playing game, which also includes a theatrical production that includes some interesting people. Krissy can't wait to see if she can solve the puzzle before the other teams do, especially the one that includes the local police. It isn't until they stumble upon a dead body does the game turn real, and Krissy and pal Rita race against the clock in order to bring this mystery to an end.
I enjoyed the story, definitely a favorite in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
#MurderattheLemonberryTea #NetGalley is another addition to this series that is written by Darci Hannah. Lindsey owns a bakery in a lighthouse, which #MurderattheLemonberryTea #NetGalley is another addition to this series that is written by Darci Hannah. Lindsey owns a bakery in a lighthouse, which sounds amazing and I would live to visit it. As she prepares to host Vivi Lemonberry, a British celebrity chef, but she puts a sour taste in everyone's mouth. From talking down to her assistant to banishing Lindsey's dog from the bakery , Vivi leaves unpleasantness wherever she goes. Someone has had enough of the chef's bad attitude and silences her, forever. Join Lindsey and all her friends as she works relentlessly to find the answers before she finds herself locked up for the divas death.
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The Christmas Inn is a feel good holiday story that will tug at your heartstrings and make you believe how magical the season can be. Riley loses her jThe Christmas Inn is a feel good holiday story that will tug at your heartstrings and make you believe how magical the season can be. Riley loses her job when her department is eliminated, and she becomes restless and ready for a change. When her sister mentions their mom broker her leg, Riley drives to Cape Cod immediately, to help her mother run their inn. There's plenty of love, holiday spirit, romance, and more in this book and I enjoyed every minute of it. The story is well done without being over done, it has the perfect balance of reality and romance, and makes this the perfect weekend story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
#SilentNightsAreMurder #NetGalley is an excellent addition to this cozy mystery series by Libby Klein. Poppy is such a fun character, and ever since th#SilentNightsAreMurder #NetGalley is an excellent addition to this cozy mystery series by Libby Klein. Poppy is such a fun character, and ever since they found an engagement ring over Thanksgiving, her family has been wondering who the lucky bride will be. Poppy doesn't have a chance to wonder for long, since she's suddenly involved in another murder investigation, even though she didn't find the body this time. The body belonged to a supplier at her ex boyfriend's restaurant, and a note was attached to his body, "Get Poppy." That's all, just 2 words, but those words turn everyones lives upside down. The body and note weren't the only surprises for Poppy, especially when she sees her exes current girlfriend, who is very pregnant.
I really liked this book, I love all the characters and their colorful personalities blend well in each book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
#KnotDeadAgain #NetGalley is another page turner that will keep the reader guessing until the end. Casey is running another yarn retreat, but this time#KnotDeadAgain #NetGalley is another page turner that will keep the reader guessing until the end. Casey is running another yarn retreat, but this time, a raging storm renders them all isolated and a dead body and a murderer add a lot of pressure to her frayed nerves. This was a good addition to this series, I liked the way the story played out and the mystery was well done. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
#OliveYoutoDeath #NetGalley is a very exciting addition to this series by Lynn Cahoon. Jill and her fiance Greg are putting the final details of their#OliveYoutoDeath #NetGalley is a very exciting addition to this series by Lynn Cahoon. Jill and her fiance Greg are putting the final details of their wedding together, but soon Jill becomes involved in a very strange missing person case. Josh, another local business owner, is engaged to be married, but not everyone is a fan of his. For a time, Josh dated Jill's aunt, but he and Jill never really saw eye to eye. When Josh's fiance Mandy suddenly disappears, Josh begs for help, he's shattered by her disappearance and Jill finds it hard to resist his plea. I really enjoyed the relationship between Jill and Esmeralda, the author did a great job in portraying their feelings about hoe their lives intertwined. I found myself immersed in the story and can't wait for the next book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
#AWhaleofaMurder #NetGalley is the first in a new series by Valerie Taylor, anew to me author. Venus Bixby is turning fifty, and the small town of Chat#AWhaleofaMurder #NetGalley is the first in a new series by Valerie Taylor, anew to me author. Venus Bixby is turning fifty, and the small town of Chatham Crossing is really turning on the celebration in her honor. Venus owns a unique store, Oldies & Goodies, which has a wide selection of items to purchase, including cookies. Overseeing the shop are Sonny and Cher, a pair of cats that take their job seriously. While preparations for the event are taking place, Venus literally stumbles over a dead body, which turns her birthday celebration into a murder investigation.
I really enjoyed meeting Venus and the other characters in this book. #AWhaleofaMurder is well written and captured my attention from the beginning of the story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book....more
#DeathbyChocolateRaspberryScone is the latest book in this series, featuring a favorite character, Jake Tiptree. When a sudden death creates chaos for #DeathbyChocolateRaspberryScone is the latest book in this series, featuring a favorite character, Jake Tiptree. When a sudden death creates chaos for her home town, Jake and Ellie look into the disappearance of a friend's husband, but unfortunately, things aren't what they seem. I usually love these books, but this one was a bit confusing, and I found myself having to re read some parts to see if I might have missed something. It's still a great book and I love catching up with this cast of colorful characters. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book....more
#CoconutDropDead #NetGalley Lyndsay Murray is back in another fabulous book by Olivia Matthews. The Caribbean American Heritage Festival is taking plac#CoconutDropDead #NetGalley Lyndsay Murray is back in another fabulous book by Olivia Matthews. The Caribbean American Heritage Festival is taking place and a well known band is taking center stage. Lyndsay's cousin Manny has a crush on the lead singer, and when she becomes the victim of a horrific crime, Manny begs Lyndsay to ask questions. Lyndsay finds herself asking questions, which also brings her closer to Bryce, but also places her in harm's way. I've really grown to love all the characters in this series, and I'm also enjoying learning about their culture and beliefs. Little Caribbean sounds like a wonderful place to visit, and I can imagine myself swaying my hips while listening to music and deciding on what delicious treats I'd be trying. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book....more
#ASmokingBun #NetGalley brings us to Ashford, Oregon and into the holiday season for Jules, Carlos, and the rest of the Torte family. In addition to ou#ASmokingBun #NetGalley brings us to Ashford, Oregon and into the holiday season for Jules, Carlos, and the rest of the Torte family. In addition to our normal residents, we have the arrival of Ramiro's mom, step dad and sister, ready to spend the holidays with Jules and Carlos. I felt an immediate connection with Sophia, Ramiro's mom, and her relationship with Jules was well done. I'm so happy that the author wrote it that way, it was a brilliant idea in my opinion. Jules had some fun activities planned for their families and when a moonlight snowshoe tour doesn't go as planned, Jules has no idea she'll soon be investigating another murder investigation. I enjoyed this book a lot and I'm looking forward to recommending it to others. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book....more
#ACorpseattheWitchingHour #NetGalley is another fun addition to the series. Hope Early is an aspiring cookbook author and a food blogger who loves wha #ACorpseattheWitchingHour #NetGalley is another fun addition to the series. Hope Early is an aspiring cookbook author and a food blogger who loves what she does. Her best friend Drew is always by her side, and a box of old letters sends his world upside down. Drew's devotion to his Aunt Issy is sweet, but when Hope confesses she sees Issy outside on Halloween night, may be the very thing that tests their friendship. This book has a lot going on, and kept me engaged from beginning to end. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book....more
#MurderattheBlarneyBash #NetGalley featuring Lindsey Bakewell is the newest addition to this fun series. Lindsey is baking away as excitement grows fo #MurderattheBlarneyBash #NetGalley featuring Lindsey Bakewell is the newest addition to this fun series. Lindsey is baking away as excitement grows for the grand opening of The Blarney Stone, an Irish Import gift shop, owned by Finnegan O'Connor, her boyfriend's uncle. Finn is an outlandish character, who really made this story exciting, with his lore of leprechauns. Finn insists he's seen a leprechaun and that's he's taken his pot of gold, which certainly has a lot of eyebrows raising. When a village employee is found, severely injured, and another man is found, dead, Finn becomes the main suspect, but his stories about the little man dressed in green has everyone making up their own sightings. It's up to Lindsey to uncover the truth, and what she finds is an unbelievable story of lies and greed. I really liked this story, especially the drama Kennedy adds to it, she certainly knows how to get her way. I'm happy to recommend this book and the entire series to other readers. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book....more
#DeepFriedDeath #NetGalley featuring Robbie Jordan is an exciting addition to this series by Maddie Day. Robbie owns Pans N' Pancakes, a well known res#DeepFriedDeath #NetGalley featuring Robbie Jordan is an exciting addition to this series by Maddie Day. Robbie owns Pans N' Pancakes, a well known restaurant in South Lick, Indiana. Robbie is enjoying her pregnancy, well, not the morning sickness, but her apparent love for the baby she's carrying is apparent throughout the book. It's time for the Memorial Day Outhouse Race, and even though she's got a lot on her plate, she's excited to participate with her employees. After a rough start, the teams are ready to roll their outhouses to victory, but for the Pans N' Pancakes gang, things take a horrible turn when a body falls out their entry. Robbie is horrified to find out it was the body of a new business owner, one who seemed determined to badmouth Robbie's restaurant. The suspect list is long, but with the help of the fantastic duo of Buck and Wanda Bird, Robbie cautiously asks questions, while avoiding the killer at all costs. I'm very happy to recommend this book to others . Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book....more
A Catered Quilting Bee by Isis Crawford is the latest addition to this long running series. Bernie and her sister Libby are creating a mouthwatering meA Catered Quilting Bee by Isis Crawford is the latest addition to this long running series. Bernie and her sister Libby are creating a mouthwatering menu for the Longely Sip and Sew Quilting Circles first-ever exhibition hosted at the local library. The quilting ladies are friends who may have more in common than fabric swatches and thread. When a member is found dead, her death is ruled a suicide, but Libby and Bernie have their doubts. When they are hired to look into her death, secrets are revealed and the truth finally surfaces. This is a fun story to read, the sisters are funny as usual and their relationship with their dad brings the trio together as family and sleuths. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book. #ACateredQuiltingBee #NetGalley...more
#AHighTideMurder #NetGalley is the second book in this new series by Emily George. Chloe Barnes owns Baked by Chloe, a cannabis bakery in Azalea Bay, C#AHighTideMurder #NetGalley is the second book in this new series by Emily George. Chloe Barnes owns Baked by Chloe, a cannabis bakery in Azalea Bay, California. Chloe hopes that the Azalea Bay Pro Challenger Surf Competition will bring new customers to her shop, which sounds amazing. A death at the competition sends Chloe into investigation mode once again, as she works to prove her the perpetrator is. I enjoy this series a lot, I appreciate the author's portrayal of cannabis use, as I use it myself to treat the symptoms of my fibromyalgia. I'm hoping to see this series continue for a long time. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.
I'm happy to recommend this series to other readers who enjoy a well written cozy mystery....more
Val and her grandpa are back in another fantastic installment of the 5 ingredient murder mysteries.
#AParfaitCrime #NetGalley kept me on the edge of mVal and her grandpa are back in another fantastic installment of the 5 ingredient murder mysteries.
#AParfaitCrime #NetGalley kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. As her grandpa and his friends rehearse for the play, The Mousetrap, Val finds herself involved in the play, and another real life murder investigation. I like Val a lot, her character is down to earth, has qualities that I would like in a person, and following her along on another adventure is always a pleasure. I loved the ending of the book and I can't wait to see what they cook up in the next book by Maya Corrigan. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
Jules Capshaw is back in Catch Me If You Candy by Ellie Alexander. Creating mouthwatering treats at Tortes is Julia's passion and once again, another Jules Capshaw is back in Catch Me If You Candy by Ellie Alexander. Creating mouthwatering treats at Tortes is Julia's passion and once again, another bizarre murder has taken place in their quiet town. This mystery was full of twists an turns, and the outcome was not what I expected. I enjoy the characters in this series very much. They blend together nicely and manage to make me wish I was with them while looking for clues. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book....more
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