A new series from Kim Davis, a wonderful author who now provides us with new characters and location. In this first book, the main character is CarissA new series from Kim Davis, a wonderful author who now provides us with new characters and location. In this first book, the main character is Carissa Carmichael, the daughter of the police chief in Oak Creek Valley. Due to scandalous problems with an ex-boyfriend, she decides to come home to Oak Creek and open her Aromatherapy Apothecary and reflexology services shop. But before anything can get off the ground, she finds a murdered body in her back room. It just happens to be the man who threatened to drive her out of business and the son of the shop owner next door, Russ. It doesn't matter she is the chief's daughter, the detective in charge of the investigation is pointing directly to Carissa as the number one suspect. With some town residents agreeing with that, Carissa has her father and a few friends that will help her prove her innocence and find the real murderer. This book gives us many twists and turns and secrets including her father's, that keeps you guessing to the end. I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next book in the series! I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own. ...more
This is the third book in this series and it is a page turner. In this book, Dahlia is trying to find who she is, how to control or use her fifth windThis is the third book in this series and it is a page turner. In this book, Dahlia is trying to find who she is, how to control or use her fifth wind powers and why she can never make a decisive decision about anything. Dahlia works in the pottery barn with her familiar, Atlas a skittish hellhound who needs to find his courage. Dante wants to make their dating relationship more than friends, she doesn't know how to accept this request about boyfriend/girlfriend she tells him she is fine the way things are. Although disappointed, Dante goes with it. And they are going to the Blue Sky Festival together. When an old female school friend of Dante's appears at the festival and Dante goes over to see her, Dahlia tries to convince herself it is nothing. The local genie, who is very powerful asks her what the problem is as he sees her eyeing Dante with his old female friend. She commiserates. Add to that and she keeps finding dead or so they seemed mice and a snake in the Pottery shop. Who is doing this? Why? Then when people in town become angry with her, especially Dante, she is worried that something isn't right so she goes to Ruby who agrees, something is afoot and takes her to Nora so they can try and figure out what is going on in town. And so we are taken on a real ride with so many twists and turns you just can't put this book down. But the strangeness does cause Dahlia to look into herself, a little introspection. This book in this fantastic series is highly recommend for some fast, fun and mystery. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
The 5th book in the Leafy Hollow Series and it is so much fun to read! Verity Hawkes has a landscaping business in the nice weather but refused to havThe 5th book in the Leafy Hollow Series and it is so much fun to read! Verity Hawkes has a landscaping business in the nice weather but refused to have a snow plow business in the winter to tide her over, so her best friend Em who runs the bakery on one side and a vegan bakery on the adjoining store tells Verity she should run a private investigating business looking for small items and solving small cases. But when a million dollar crossword puzzle contest unexplainably shows up in town, she is asked by one of the residents, who is advertising his art gallery opening to check on a wallet connected to the strange puzzle contest. Verity, ever the realist, believes the contest itself is a scam which sets the whole town against her. And when there is what seems to be an accidental death of a recluse seemingly crushed by his hoard of stuff, she is skeptical, she believes it could be murder. Then she is approached by a shady dog walking character asking her to sell pictures he stole from the hoarder's home. We are then treated to a second murder. So many things happening at the same time - so many threads are woven into a fun, laugh out loud mystery wrapped with a little romance from her hunky detective boyfriend, Jeff. The ending is a surprise you didn't expect and the cliff-hanger makes you crazy waiting for the next book in the series. I received and ARC from the author but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own!...more
Etta and Dora have just retired from teaching and much to their chagrin, their pensions will not be enough for them to travel and enjoy life a little.Etta and Dora have just retired from teaching and much to their chagrin, their pensions will not be enough for them to travel and enjoy life a little. As they were walking, Etta heard Dora scream near the large tree folklore having it be a witches tree where they do their charms. Etta coming up to Dora saw the naked dead body of Sebilla who some considered a witch. Dora being the nervous nelly type froze and Etta grabbed Dora's phone and called the police. With what they considered a bit of police bumbling, Etta told Dora they should look into things themselves. And so they get themselves deep in trouble. Add to that, Etta's daughter is keeping at her to sell her large house since her husband had died and with her pension she couldn't really afford to keep it up. The real estate agent she chose was the husband of Sebilla, coincidence? I think not. I love the life in these ladies. I love the ending and can't wait to see what these two ladies get themselves into again as they decide to share the house and travel. What a fun start to the series. And we are also treated to some humorous dialog between the two new friends. I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
This book takes place during Halloween with our great main character, Tilly who owns a bakery in town and is an amateur sleuth. She and her part-time This book takes place during Halloween with our great main character, Tilly who owns a bakery in town and is an amateur sleuth. She and her part-time helper are busy baking cookies for the festival. She has an interview scheduled with Marla Jennings a journalist who has ruined many a person in town with her blog printing stories true, exaggerated or not even real. She is not much liked by so many townspeople in Belle Harbor. So Tilly knows she must be careful. During the trick or treat walk, Tilly sees Marla having an argument with one of the vendors and she starts to walk toward her since she doesn't look very well and follows to where Marla went only to find her dead. With so many suspects, who killer Marla. Tilly and her friends are on the case. With so many twists and turns, and suspects, can Tilly find the one person that wanted Marla dead that bad? This is a great addition to the series and I can't wait t see what Tilly gets into next. I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own. ...more
This first book of the series is a fun, fast read that keeps you engaged from the first page! The characters are great. The main character, Meredith, This first book of the series is a fun, fast read that keeps you engaged from the first page! The characters are great. The main character, Meredith, and her adopted cat Feline Familiar cat cafe, Trouble, who can talk, are well developed and fun to read. Meredith worked at a bakery but got fired because she had too much cat hair on her. But that's ok with her since she can concentrate on her blog her adventures with Trouble as her travel companion and she can write about her loves, travel and food. So when she went to the bakery to pick up her last check, she was found over the dead body of her ex-boss. When the police arrived, she was recognized by best friend’s older brother, Jay who identified her to his partner. But she was still suspect number one! So in order to get on with her life as a blogger, she and Trouble have to find the real murderer before she ends up in jail. This is a great first book in a fun new series that I can't wait to read more of. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
Once you begin this book, you just can't put it down. It is a gripping and edge of your seat thriller with every turn of the page. When a new case jusOnce you begin this book, you just can't put it down. It is a gripping and edge of your seat thriller with every turn of the page. When a new case just walks into the police station and claims he just killed a woman in the hotel, weird things start to happen. When Police Chief Patrick goes to investigate, he finds blood but no body and the hotel owner said he saw the woman walking around. What is going on? Chief Patrick soon finds out after more murders that he is the target of a murderous game by an insane murderer who is set on vengeance against the chief. So he enlists Katie, retired teacher and part time amateur sleuth to help find the killer before he loses this murderous game. So Katie with her intuitive German Shepard, Lloyd, and the chief are on the hunt for a murder set out to get the chief. With so many twists and turns, we are taken on a dangerous roller coaster until the surprise ending. I highly recommend this series and this book is a great addition. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
Jason, an ex-marine inherited the run down Mansion Hotel with a gate house which Jason and his Mastiff, Rocko live. But it is temporary since he wantsJason, an ex-marine inherited the run down Mansion Hotel with a gate house which Jason and his Mastiff, Rocko live. But it is temporary since he wants to sell the place. Other than his sister Meredith and 6 year old niece, Maddie, he is a loner. It is the Christmas season and he wants an excuse not to go to his sister's. He is a Grinch. Taking his niece, Maddie home from her helping him go through and sort some of the things in the house. On his way to taking Maddie back to his sister's place, Maddie sees a stranded car and they stop to see if the driver needed help. She says no, she called a tow already. Charlie is an independent woman and views things through strange glasses. She loves Christmas and is dressed like a fairy. So when on the way back from dropping Maddie off Jason still sees Charlie stranded, he stops again tells her a bad storm is coming in and she can wait for help at is house. Again she says no. Jason tells her she can walk to his house if she changes her mind. And after considering her fate, she decides to do so. And with humor and opposites attract vibes, we are take on a ride with Jason and Charlie. I Love the ending. This story made me smile a lot and chuckle once in a while. If you like really sweet romances, this is a good one! I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
Emily Buchanan, owner of the Eternal Rest Bed and Breakfast and what fun having guests stay and celebrate Halloween in the small town of Oak Hill, GeoEmily Buchanan, owner of the Eternal Rest Bed and Breakfast and what fun having guests stay and celebrate Halloween in the small town of Oak Hill, Georgia. Her B&B is located next to a cemetery which holds some historical remains. Emily organized a pumpkin carving activity for her guests and the town has a fun celebration with a contest on the best scarecrows. When the caretaker of the cemetery shows Emily his display was hacked to pieces, and she finds one of her knives is missing, things get interesting. Then when she goes into town to set up her booth for the celebration with her friend Sage, she notices a really good scarecrow that just happens to be a murdered man, with who was not particularly liked. And since Sage can communicate with ghosts, he tries to tell Emily and Sage who did it This is a fast, short page turning read. With Emily and Sage looking into the murder, we find a lot of potential suspects including his ex-girlfriends and family members that are on the list. Can the girls figure it out in time to have a fun Halloween? I highly recommend this book and the entire series. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
Madison and Tex, her boyfriend and police captain are asked by their friend Donna Nast the owner of Big Bro Security to go undercover on an oldies cruMadison and Tex, her boyfriend and police captain are asked by their friend Donna Nast the owner of Big Bro Security to go undercover on an oldies cruise to uncover a crime ring on the ship. Since Madison is a Doris Day clone, it is the perfect cover with Tex pretending to be her husband manager. The only one on the cruise who knew their true identities, and almost from the get-go, he was found murdered. With Madison having to show some good acting skills while investigating not only the crime ring but the murder as well. Is it related? With so many potential suspects, can she and Tex find the answers they face the dangers themselves? Can Madison and Tex solve the murder and crime aboard the cruise? In this book, Madison and Tex's relationship seems to grow a little more. This is a great addition to the Madison Night series and I can't wait for more! I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
You are grabbed from the beginning and taken through so many twists and turns that you can't stop turning pages. Detective Inspector Tara Jones is givYou are grabbed from the beginning and taken through so many twists and turns that you can't stop turning pages. Detective Inspector Tara Jones is given a case of a lifetime. When a woman is found in the corn maze dead with a playing card on her lap. What does it mean? Tara and her co-workers are investigating the case. Are we dealing with a serial killer? The Maze murder was the first murder. But, DI Jones is feisty, dedicated and tough and digs deep into the investigation. Will she be hunted next? Why does it seem the murderer is always one step ahead? Can DI Jones and her co-workers find the murderer or will he get away before they can pounce? Or will he go after Tara? With so many plot twists, nothing is as it seems. This book is a real page turner. You just can't put it down. I highly recommend this first book and look forward to the next! I received an ARC of this book buy the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
Delta Mission is a spy in hiding using her ice cream truck to help her keep a low profile. She decided she wanted to visit her friend Hentie in Texas,Delta Mission is a spy in hiding using her ice cream truck to help her keep a low profile. She decided she wanted to visit her friend Hentie in Texas, so she, Mulder and Barkington set off, but has to make a stop over in Burnt End, Missouri, on the way. But things don't always turn out the way they're planned. When the motel is set on fire and the owner of the motel is found dead by Delta's ice cream truck, she becomes suspect number one and told not to leave town. So now, Delta has to investigate the murder in order to clear her name and head back out to Texas. With no real clues and lots of apparent suspects, Delta, Mulder and Barkington have to unravel all the twists and turns and red-herrings. And we get a little progress in Delta's relationship with Mulder. This is the 5th book in a series I highly recommend. The characters are great and with a little humor you just can't put this book down until the surprise end. I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
The 10th book in an ever evolving, page turning series you just can't put down once you begin! Violet, the journalist and editor of the town paper is The 10th book in an ever evolving, page turning series you just can't put down once you begin! Violet, the journalist and editor of the town paper is excited to take pictures of all the festivities. At the same time she is helping with a wedding to happen the next day and she and Darren are the secret Merrymaker"s and have to put the sign at the end of the day where the festivities will conclude. Add to that and Violet wants to get an apartment of her own, but doesn't know how to tell her mother since she is presently living in the guest house on her mother's property. When Violet goes into Darren's bar to meet up with him, she sees the bridal group at a table and sits with them. But then, there is a violent fight at the bar with a stranger who just happens to be the bride's ex-husband. Darren throws the ex out, and the bridal party leaves angry at the ex showing up. Then it is time for Violet and Darren to secretly place the Merrymaker's sign when as they were carrying it, Violet trips over a body which just happens to be the dead EX. So may threads, so may twists and turns. But will Darren, Violet's mother, Millie Kay, who loves to help investigate and of course, Violet find the real murderer especially when the Groom is arrested and Darren is representing him as his lawyer? Wow, so much there to decipher and so many potential suspects? I highly recommend this entire series and this book is a great addition! I can't wait to see what will come next for Violet, Darren and the rest of the crew. All the characters are really great and well developed. I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
You just can't put this down! A mystery with lots of humor!
Diggin up Trouble is the second in the Leafy Hollow Mystery series. Like the first, I just You just can't put this down! A mystery with lots of humor!
Diggin up Trouble is the second in the Leafy Hollow Mystery series. Like the first, I just couldn't put it down. It kept you guessing until the end with lots of twists, turns and red herrings. Poor Verity, all she wants to do is find her Aunt and she is once again caught trying to solve a murder to help her friends. And then there is the mysterious "control" ...a strange, holographic entity behind locked doors in her basement which sometimes shows itself and sometimes not. a corundrum! I loved this book and had to finish it in one day because you just can't put it down. A lot of mystery with laughs! I received an ARC copy of this book from the author. I am voluntarily offering my own honest opinion about the book.
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You just can't put this down! A mystery with lots of humor!
Diggin up Trouble is the second in the Leafy Hollow Mystery series. Like the first, I just couldn't put it down. It kept you guessing until the end with lots of twists, turns and red herrings. Poor Verity, all she wants to do is find her Aunt and she is once again caught trying to solve a murder to help her friends. And then there is the mysterious "control" ...a strange, holographic entity behind locked doors in her basement which sometimes shows itself and sometimes not. a corundrum! I loved this book and had to finish it in one day because you just can't put it down. A lot of mystery with laughs! I received an ARC copy of this book from the author. I am voluntarily offering my own honest opinion about the book....more
Susan Boyer has done it again! Once you begin this fun cozy mystery you can't put it down until the end and it keeps you guessing throughout. It is thSusan Boyer has done it again! Once you begin this fun cozy mystery you can't put it down until the end and it keeps you guessing throughout. It is the Christmas season and time for the annual boat parade and Liz's father decides he should have a reindeer on his boat! What a crazy fiasco and laugh out loud scenes. When one of the Santas seems to be getting a little too close to an adorable set of twins while two men chase him away, things start to get strange. Then we have Liz taking her morning stroll along the beach finding a Santa shot dead in a boat. When she recognizes the dead santa as the wealthy C.C. Bounetheau a family that had investigated for a different case with lots of skeletons in their closet. Since Liz and Nate are investigators and on retainer for the Stella Maris police, they dive into the case. There are so many suspects, especially within C.C.'s family among others that they have to wade through a case that keeps coming up with new surprises and suspects as well as four confessions. Add to that Nate is planning a secret family Christmas with all Liz's family so they have to solve this case ASAP! We are taken page by page to the end with a surprise ending! I can't wait to see what the next adventure for Liz, Nate and the Talbot family. I received and ARC from the author but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
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Susan Boyer has done it again! Once you begin this fun cozy mystery you can't put it down until the end and it keeps you guessing throughout. It is the Christmas season and time for the annual boat parade and Liz's father decides he should have a reindeer on his boat! What a crazy fiasco and laugh out loud scenes. When one of the Santas seems to be getting a little too close to an adorable set of twins while two men chase him away, things start to get strange. Then we have Liz taking her morning stroll along the beach finding a Santa shot dead in a boat. When she recognizes the dead santa as the wealthy C.C. Bounetheau a family that had investigated for a different case with lots of skeletons in their closet. Since Liz and Nate are investigators and on retainer for the Stella Maris police, they dive into the case. There are so many suspects, especially within C.C.'s family among others that they have to wade through a case that keeps coming up with new surprises and suspects as well as four confessions. Add to that Nate is planning a secret family Christmas with all Liz's family so they have to solve this case ASAP! We are taken page by page to the end with a surprise ending! I can't wait to see what the next adventure for Liz, Nate and the Talbot family. I received and ARC from the author but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
This is the fourth book in a great series. Jodie a former psychology academic retreated to a cabin in the small Canadian town of Darkwater Lake. She iThis is the fourth book in a great series. Jodie a former psychology academic retreated to a cabin in the small Canadian town of Darkwater Lake. She is writing, working on a book, when she hears someone yelling for help. Her next door neighbor, Stan, is found halfway under the ice on the lake. It definitely was not an accident and now Jodie gets involved not that she really wanted to, in the investigation of his murder. It kept playing on her mind. With what becomes a plethora of suspects and motives, she has her hands full. There's everything from why he was so disliked in the town, to blackmail and threats. Will she be successful or should she just let the police handle it? This is a great page turning series with a really likeable character as well as amazing descriptions where you can feel the winter as you read! I can't wait to see what is next in store for Jodie. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
The Montgomery family traditionally vacations together at the Port Davis Bay Resort where our main character, Emma and her friends, Zac, Sophie, and OThe Montgomery family traditionally vacations together at the Port Davis Bay Resort where our main character, Emma and her friends, Zac, Sophie, and Olivia, work there. While the group was taking their break outside, Emma sees a light moving around in the closed down restaurant on the resort property. It was spooky, but Emma wanted to investigate. Her friends, bowed out. Fearfully, Emma goes into the restaurant to find Evelyn Montgomery, the matriarch of the family there and then she falls into Emma's arms, but before she dies, she says one last thing to Emma, "Lilies Bloomed in the Shadows." What could that mean? The police deem it a suicide but Emma is convinced it was murder. Finally convincing her friends they need to look into it, they reluctantly agree. But they really get into it, questioning the family members, following them, digging deep into their business history as well as their family relationships. Will they find a murderer? What does the cryptic statement from the victim mean and how does it relate to her death...or does it? Who is Lily? Who is the strange gardener? Through all the twists and turns and red-herrings, can the group solve this? This is a really good page turner and the first book in a very promising new series that I can't wait to see where it goes! I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here is strictly my own....more
Ivy Schaeffer's cousin Dana asks Ivy to come back to her hometown to help her with a last minute engagement party. Things seem to be going just fine uIvy Schaeffer's cousin Dana asks Ivy to come back to her hometown to help her with a last minute engagement party. Things seem to be going just fine until the Maid of Honor, Tina, drops dead on the dance floor. Who would want to kill her? Things take a weird turn when Fable, Ivy's trusty cat, turns over a potted plant and a pill bottle falls out. Told by the police department to stay out of it, doesn't stop Ivy and her crew from investigating. This is a fast, page turner that keeps you guessing until the surprise ending! This was really enjoyable and the characters were well developed for such a short read. I highly recommend this book. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own....more
What a tantalizing appetizer to the series for a Christmas Fun read!, November 28, 2016
This series is fantastic. It keeps you moving page to page and What a tantalizing appetizer to the series for a Christmas Fun read!, November 28, 2016
This series is fantastic. It keeps you moving page to page and you don't want to put the book down. SO...the short Christmas story Taste of Christmas is a must read to keep the fun and mystery coming! Connor and Izzy are so much fun in this story. They are actually going to Christmas dinner at Connor's family's house. How strange for both of them who have no idea how to really date! They are so worldly naive, except when it comes to their jobs - she is a food tester and he is her superior. What a wierd profession, but like in ancient times, could be necessary as we see in the books in this series and again in this short story! What an impression she makes to his family...read and see why!
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What a tantalizing appetizer to the series for a Christmas Fun read!, November 28, 2016
This series is fantastic. It keeps you moving page to page and you don't want to put the book down. SO...the short Christmas story Taste of Christmas is a must read to keep the fun and mystery coming! Connor and Izzy are so much fun in this story. They are actually going to Christmas dinner at Connor's family's house. How strange for both of them who have no idea how to really date! They are so worldly naive, except when it comes to their jobs - she is a food tester and he is her superior. What a wierd profession, but like in ancient times, could be necessary as we see in the books in this series and again in this short story! What an impression she makes to his family...read and see why!...more
A well written flowing suspense murder mystery that keeps you turning pages and second guessing yourself! Aspen Adams who used to practice child psychA well written flowing suspense murder mystery that keeps you turning pages and second guessing yourself! Aspen Adams who used to practice child psychology moved to Tahoe and is a Private Eye in her aunts PI Firm while taking care of her 14 year old niece, Candice, who likes to put herself in the investigation with Aspen. She is too young to know so much Aspen feels and tries to keep her out of everything. When Aspen's doctor is found murdered she is beside herself since the doctor had some test results that were important to Aspen. But when reporter Gloria Morning received a fan letter that said it was done for her glory, she starts to feel weird. And when a second murder happens and the same letter is sent to Gloria, not she is frantic and hires Aspen to get to the bottom of who is sending her these notes every time someone is found dead. To do that Aspen has to try to fit puzzle pieces together to see what the victims could possibly have in common and what do they have in common with Gloria? How do these pieces fit together. The author so deftly provides the back story of the characters so we are not left guessing about them. This is a page turning book that keeps you trying to figure out the whodunit to the end. I received an ARC from the author but opinion expressed here are strictly my own.
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A well written flowing suspense murder mystery that keeps you turning pages and second guessing yourself! Aspen Adams who used to practice child psychology moved to Tahoe and is a Private Eye in her aunts PI Firm while taking care of her 14 year old niece, Candice, who likes to put herself in the investigation with Aspen. She is too young to know so much Aspen feels and tries to keep her out of everything. When Aspen's doctor is found murdered she is beside herself since the doctor had some test results that were important to Aspen. But when reporter Gloria Morning received a fan letter that said it was done for her glory, she starts to feel weird. And when a second murder happens and the same letter is sent to Gloria, not she is frantic and hires Aspen to get to the bottom of who is sending her these notes every time someone is found dead. To do that Aspen has to try to fit puzzle pieces together to see what the victims could possibly have in common and what do they have in common with Gloria? How do these pieces fit together. The author so deftly provides the back story of the characters so we are not left guessing about them. This is a page turning book that keeps you trying to figure out the whodunit to the end. I received an ARC from the author but opinion expressed here are strictly my own....more
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