Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas by Vicki Delany is a wonderfully written mystery that kept me guessing. Will Merry figure out who killed Paula and why? Merry Wilkinson Our sleuth is Merry Wilkinson. She owns Mrs. Claus’ Treasures in Rudolph, New York. This is Merry’s busy time of year, with Christmas coming up fast. […]
Sizzle by Jennifer Crusie is a steamy office romance that you can read in a short time. Will Emily fall for Richard? Emily Tate She is a single, work focused, successful woman running the ads for a perfume company. Emily’s last ad campaign has turned major profits, but…isn’t there always one? She was way over […]
Kidnapped in the Woods by Deena Alexander is a fast paced, suspense filled chase through a blizzard on Long Island. Will Pat and Rachel save Shannon and Jane? This story takes place in a couple of days. It moves fast and has all the hallmarks of a great read for me. There’s a dog, a […]
Annie’s Apple by John A. Heldt needs a warning that it will make you emotional. Mr. Heldt has done it again with these characters. Will Paul and Annie find people to love them? Like Bill has with Cassie? The Carpenters and Lees Bill and Cassie After the horrific San Francisco fire, Bill and Cassie Carpenter […]
Jinx by Meg Cabot follows Jena Honeychurch as she embarks on a new journey in New York City, living with her aunt and uncle in their brownstone. Will Jean stop being called Jinx? Jean “Jinx” Honeychurch Jean is a sixteen-year-old girl moving from her hometown of Hancock, Iowa, to New York City. Her parents hoped […]
A Crafty Collage of Crime Series: An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery #11 Author: Lois Winston Genre: Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Mystery Setting: New Jersey and Tennessee Release Date: June 16, 2023 Pages: 258 Format(s): ebook, hardcover Summary: Wherever crafts editor and reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack goes, murder and mayhem follow. Her honeymoon is no […]
Broadway Series: Charlotte Smart Mystery #3 Author: Stan Charnofsky Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: New York, Broadway Theatre District, and Times Square Release Date: April 13, 2023, by Hawkshaw Press Pages: 248 Format(s): ebook, paperback Summary: Charlotte Smart is back, and New York may never be the same again! After helping to solve murder mysteries in […]
The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman is a humdinger of a tale. Will Vivian figure out what happened to Pearlie and his mazuma? Vivian Kelly Viv is our sleuth and the main character. She has a complex personality and a grasp of the world around her. Vivian takes care of those close to […]