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Load Up
by Annabelle Hunter
Series: Lark Davis Mysteries #3
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on October 29, 2019
Setting: California
Genres: Cozy Rom-Com Mystery
Pages: 247
Format: Kindle
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Also in this series: Leg Up, Stir Up, Cinch Up, Buck Up, Saddle Up , Jingle Up
Too many suspects can be as bad as no suspects at all…
Lark Davis, a horse trainer and reluctant amateur sleuth, is sure that her crime-solving days are behind her. At least that’s what she told her grandmother. However, when her Homeowners Association President and owner of the local hardware store is found dead the day after she had a public fight with him, Lark is back in the last place she wants to be — the middle of a murder case.
But this is Barrow Bay, and things are never as they seem. Gerald Pratchett had a list of enemies a mile long, and each one had a very real reason for wanting to see him gone. When the police get overwhelmed with too many suspects, including herself, Lark realizes that it is up to her to bring his killer to justice.
Nothing can stop Lark from finding out the truth — and getting her man.
Load Up by Annabelle Hunter is laugh-out-loud funny. I adore the characters set in the eccentric town of Barrow Bay.
Will Lark stay out of the murder investigation? Can she keep her nose in her own business?
Lark Davis
What can I say about Lark? I absolutely adore her. She is a single mom giving it her best shot. Lark has the craziest inner voice, which sometimes slips out. Oh, and her friends aren’t afraid to call her out on her issues. In fact, the whole town calls Lark out on her issues, publicly. Lark is so nosey, she likes to think that she isn’t but honestly she is. I love it when she tries to lie to herself and her inner voice calls her out on the lie. Lark does admit to not having a filter. Seriously, she is someone that I would love to be friends with. And did I mention that she gets to ride horses for a living?
Brecken Wilson
Brecken is the super handsome cop, Captain America look-a-like who makes Lark melt. The town has been trying to get Brecken to take over as Police Chief when the current chief retires. It looks like they may have won him over. He likes Lark you can tell but he doesn’t do relationships. So, they are taking it slow, like turtle speed on the lawnmower slow. Maybe that is a bit faster than they are going. Anyway, unbeknown to Lark, Brecken and his whole family are moving to Barrow Bay. Wait till you see where they are moving.
The Mystery
It is a murder mystery. The grumpy HOA president is murdered in his home and everyone is a suspect including Lark who had a disagreement with him the morning of his death.
Side note: This crazy town has an HOA for each block because they want to, not because they live in a subdivision.
Anyway, grumpy Gerald is shot at his desk. Now people are trying to figure who did the deed. Well, people besides the police, you know, like Lark. There are lots of things going on, like raccoons, kids painting garbage cans and knocking them over, lots of people running for the HOA president’s position and horses destroying things.
Five Stars for Load Up by Annabelle Hunter
I love this town, the characters and the craziness. Annebelle Hunter is a fabulous writer, she combines humor, romance, murder, and small-town issues so well. All of it shows in both of her Barrow Bay mysteries. Lark and Jen are so awesome. Honestly, the things that come out of Lark’s mouth crack me up. So, in case you hadn’t guessed Load Up gets five stars. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
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