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. […]
In Wedding Bells Brew Murder by Carolyn Arnold, we celebrate Sara and Sean’s wedding. Who killed Darlene? What is in the icing? Sara and Sean Sara Cain can’t wait to begin her new life as Sara Cain-McKinley. Except that might have to wait as it’s minutes before she’s about to walk down the aisle when […]
Murder a la Mode by Lena Gregory is a page-turner that keeps you guessing. Will Danika figure out who killed the ex? Danika Delaney Danika Delaney is the black sheep of her family because she didn’t stay in their small town on Long Island. She is coming back after a bad breakup, and the fact […]
Honey Drop Dead by Laura Childs sees Theodosia Browning serving a honey-themed tea with artwork that ends early thanks to a dead body. Will Theo save Holly’s business? Theodosia, Drayton, and Haley have a big business opportunity at the beginning of the book that ends in murder. The gallery owner talks Theo into figuring out […]
Dame Alice Hits Hollywood by Allie Mahoney is a marvelous mystery with a fun and dangerous spin on old Hollywood. Will Dame Alice figure out why people and jewelry keep disappearing? Our Sleuths English mystery writer Dame Alice Cartwright, publishing assistant Penelope Greenleigh, gal Friday Molly Lopez, and studio production assistant Toby McBoil are investigating […]
The Portraits of Pemberley by Elizabeth Gilliland is a mystery filled with the social issues of today, set in an elite Southern university. Will Lizzy figure out who assaulted Wickham before she or Darcy are expelled? Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Bennet Lizzy is our sleuth. She is a scholarship student living with the Dashwood sisters at the […]
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 […]
Collecting Can Be Murder by Jennifer S. Alderson is a wonderfully plotted mystery with exciting characters and fabulous settings. Will Carmen and the Baroness find the stolen books and the killer? Are they one and the same? Carmen De Luca Our sleuth is Carmen. However, she is actually a fine arts and antiques recovery specialist. […]