Food and books, what a great way to spend Halloween. Crypt Suzette by Maya Corrigan is marvelously written story with mystery, family, friendship, a hint of love and lots of food. And would make a fabulous Halloween read if you are looking for one. Val Deniston Val is our sleuth and main character. She is […]
Reunions aren’t all they are cracked up to be. Sometimes the past is best left in the past. Silent Night, Deadly Night by Vicki Delancy is marvelously written story with compelling characters, a stunning setting and a perfectly plotted mystery. I can’t wait to read the other books in this series. Merry Merry Wilkinson is […]
It is the battle of the Trifle. Who will die next trying to win? Christmas Trifle by Heather Haven has complex characters, suspense-filled situations, jealousy, and is a thoroughly entertaining book. I enjoyed the restaurant parts more than I expected. Perhaps I should lay off the food network a bit. Chef Charly Charly is our […]
Who would murder Alma? And where are those recipes? Risky Biscuits by Mary Lee Ashford is a marvelous mystery, filled with small-town life, lots of humor and plenty of baked goods. Characters Sugar Calloway is our main character and point of view. She and Dixie Spicer run the Sugar & Spice Publishing Company, where they […]
Stolen jewels?! For an auction to help raise money for kids? The Great Jewel Robbery by Elizabeth McKenna is the first book in a hopefully long cozy mystery series. Ms. McKenna has me hooked. I especially want to know if the main character and her best friend will stay in Fontana instead of going back […]
Will the McKinleys find Earl before he meets his demise? Vacation is Murder by Carolyn Arnold is a sweet, romantic, thrilling adventure through Cancun’s great resorts to the seedier side of town and out to the temples. It is a fabulous story. Sean and Sara McKinley The McKinleys are on their honeymoon in Cancun. They […]
CLICK GRAPHIC BELOW TO READ THE FIRST CHAPTERS OF EACH STORY My reviews of the first three Summer Snoops Unleashed Books The Most Glittery Crime of the Year by Judith Lucci. The first book’s mystery and the added history are a hit. I could have done without LauraLea’s bickering, but I like being in Lily’s […]
Why are they leaving body parts on Lark’s front porch? Leg Up by Annabelle Hunter is a refreshing mystery with a smart-mouthed sleuth who wants these body parts to stop being left on her porch. Lark Davis Our reluctant at first sleuth is Larklyn Davis or Lark to her friends. She is a single mom, […]