Derailed by Mary Keliikoa is an outstanding mystery with lots of discovery and secrets revealed. Will Kelly figure out who killed Brooke before she’s next? Kelly Pruett Kelly is our main character, point of view, mother, and private investigator. The past year has been rough for Kelly, as she was divorced and her dad passed […]
Enchanted Bones by Carolyn Haines is an excellent short story that shows compassion, superstitions, and unwavering family ties. Will Sarah Booth find the little girl’s mother? When Sarah Booth finds a toddler in the woods all alone with a note that she is cursed, Sarah Booth decides she is going to find the girl’s family. […]
The Devil’s Bones by Carolyn Haines is a pleasurable read, with the perfect amount of mystery, romance, friendship, family, and paranormal. Will Sarah Booth and Tinkie figure out who the killer is? Sarah Booth and Cece join Tinkie for a girls’ weekend to visit the Garden of Bones and miniature Holyland in Lucedale, Mississippi. Tinkie […]
The Squawking Dead by Erin Johnson is an alluring read of trying to figure out what is going on at this animal sanctuary. Can Jolene and Peter figure out what happened at the Night of the Phoenix party? Jolene, Peter, and Daisy Jolene is our sleuth, and wow is she in some deep doo-doo in […]
Tea & Treachery by Vicki Delany is a new welcome approach in the cozy mystery world. Can Lily stop Rose and Bernie from pursuing this case? Lily Roberts Lily is our main character and an unknowing sleuth, thanks to her grandmother, Rose, and her best friend, Bernie, investigating a crime that happened on Rose’s property. […]
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris is a fabulous start to a new series. The characters and the setting are perfect. Will Chloe keep her promise to Boone or die trying? Chloe Jackson Chloe is our main character and sleuth. She is in Emerald Cove to mourn her best friend and keep her promise […]
Risky Whiskey by Lucy Lakestone is a fast-paced mystery with drinks and fun characters taking charge. Will Pepper and Neil figure out whose after Dash? And why the culprit has included Pepper? Pepper Revelle Pepper is our sleuth, and she tells the story. She is a bit more advanced than the average cozy sleuth, as […]
Poisoned Primrose by Dahlia Donovan is quite spectacular. I was pleasantly surprised by the sleuth and reasons for investigating. Will Motts figure out who killed Rhona, or will she be the killer’s next victim? Pineapple Mottley, a.k.a. Motts Motts is a surprising sleuth. Her reasoning for doing things kept me guessing. However, I adore her […]