Tell-Tale Treats by Jennifer J. Chow is a perfect summer read. Will Felicity figure out what happened to the Queen-B? Felicity Jin In this installment, there are a few small changes, mostly to Felicity’s relationship with Kelvin and, of course, the newest baked good. Otherwise, our baker/sleuth is back to finding clues that no one […]
The Barn Identity by Diane Kelly is a wonderful read. Will Whitney figure out who the culprit is? Whitney Our sleuth is Whitney; in this installment, she is pregnant. So, along with being a house flipper and investigating deaths, she is soon to be a mom. She and Collin are excited, almost as much as […]
Savvy Summers and the Po’boy Perils by Sandra Jackson-Opoka is witty and kept me guessing. Will Savvy figure out what’s going on before someone else dies? Savvy Summers Our sleuth is Savvy Summers. She owns a soul food restaurant in Chicago. But she is still learning to make some of the dishes she wants to […]
Killer Vibes by Jack Friday is a great mystery. Will Peter figure out what happened to his uncle or lose everything? Peter Key Our investigator is Peter Key. His mom recently passed away, and he didn’t take it well. Then, when Peter thinks that he has slipped to his lowest, he finds out that the […]
Murder by Design by Lee Goldberg is brilliant! I love the whole concept. Will Edison and Wally figure out who is behind the murders? Wally Nash Wally is the sidekick. Although he wants to be an actor and writer, he is struggling at both. The thing about Wally is that he is good at crafting […]
When the Forest Dreams by Andrea Ezerins shows how a young Polish-American woman steps out of her comfort zone. Can Emma live the life she wanted just for a few months? Emma The story is told from Emma’s point of view. Emma has been living her life in a scared way until she thinks that […]
Dungeons and Danger by Elizabeth Penney is fantastic. The Ravensea family is really stepping up. Will the family figure out what is going on before someone else is hurt? The Asquith Family Nora is our main character and sleuth; she runs the bed-and-breakfast side and also sells her apothecary products around town. But she relies […]
Ode to the Bones by Carolyn Haines is melancholy and brings Sarah Booth close to her breaking point. Will Sarah Booth and Tinkie find Danny before it is too late? Sarah Booth and Tinkie are hired to find a missing local farmer. This one is a bit different because Oscar is the one hiring the […]