Death at a Country Mansion by Louise R. Innes is a fantastic mystery filled with intrigue and secrets in a picturesque setting. Who would kill Serena, the opera singer? Daisy Thorne Our sleuth is Daisy Thorne. She owns the local hair salon in the village of Edgemead, England, and is studying forensic psychology. Daisy is […]
Spiced and Iced by Jenny Kales bring out the Christmas cheer and a dead body! Will Callie solve the mystery before the snowstorm arrives? Callie Costas is happy to have a busy shop, and so many people want to hire Callie’s Kitchen for catering. Her biggest job yet is for a bridal shower hosted at […]
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 […]
Cocoa and Chanel by Donna Joy Usher is a cute tale that shows a different side of the ultimate blonde hairstylist. Will Chanel figure out the serial killer before someone she knows is hurt? Chanel Smith Chanel lives in a small town in Australia. She is a hairstylist who changes her hair color a lot, […]
On the Chopping Block by Jenny Kales had me stumped from the minute Callie found her new boyfriend deceased at his house. Will Callie find the real killer? Calliope “Callie” Costas Calliope Costas, who likes to be called Callie, runs her own business called Callie’s Kitchen, and she loves her shop as it brings in […]
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 […]
The Secret Key by Lena Jones follows Agatha Oddlow as she embarks on her first real case. Will Agatha Oddlow solve her first big case? Agatha Oddlow has read all of Agatha Christie’s novels, including Hercule Poirot, who is her favorite of Agatha’s characters, and like him, wants to be a detective. Her mom encouraged […]
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 […]