I found the writing a bit stilted, but that could just be that it‘s the 1st in a series. There is a touch of humor though. Monica is an “unnatural witch, who has come over to the mortal side to run her aunt‘s bookstore. Monica comes across as quaint because she doesn‘t know how to pronounce everything properly. She is attracted to the local detective so she becomes involved in helping him solve a recent murder. 3.5⭐️

Gemma Doyle finds what has the potential to be a valuable historical document hidden in her shop. When she tries to return it to the. woman she is convinced left it, she discovers her dead body. As she tries to solve the mystery, it seems to put a kibash on her relationship with the local detective. 3.5-4⭐️

Now I‘m on pins and needles until the next one in the series is published. Eddie got a sweet deal on antiques that survived a fire. However, it seems as though a poltergeist is attached to at least one of the items. While she and her friends are solving that mystery, Alexander, her neighbor, is called in to solve serial murders happening to fortune tellers and it seems it involves her family.

Caitlyn heads to the village of Tillyhenge to find out about her origins, despite a recent murder there. All she knows of her history is that her adoptive mother found her on the roadside. She finds a room at the chocolate shop and quickly makes herself at home and searching for the murderer. 4🌟… witchy cozy mystery with other paranormal characters.

I enjoyed peaking into the day-to-day aspects of the life of a handicapped individual. Cam is a depressed student returning from a health break. Penny is a wheelchair riding, medical research student with dreams of her own. Their lives quickly become entwined. My favorite character was her friend Ro.

Not sure what to say. Well written, leaving me to contemplate the story, life and the difference in problems between white & black. Twins run away from home to start life anew. One disappears a few years later having successfully crossed over as “white”. This is a tale of them and their daughters.

The perfect relaxing read. Ginny is settling into her new lighthouse, business, and boyfriend; and finally reads the diary she discovered. This frees her daughters to focus on their own relationships. Ginny meets a mysterious woman and there‘s a humdinger of an ending.

I couldn‘t put this down. Maura owns a town pub called Sullivan‘s. In the middle of a blizzard several people are stuck @ the pub til the storm stops. One of them is the woman suspected in a murder years ago and she insists on her innocence. So the group decide to go over the details since they have nothing else to do for the night.

Some melodrama, but a satisfying read. Lorena‘s fiancé disappears, absconding with her entire life savings. At the same time, her father is on vacation (a “business trip”) with his new girlfriend. When her mother finds out, she puts what she wants to keep in storage, puts the house up for sale and heads to Greece with both her daughters, to a partially rehabilitated house she inherited. 4+?

A fun cozy mystery. Suzanne discovers the dead body of her cheese supplier when she goes to place a new order. While trying to solve the murder, she comes across horses being sold for consumption. Trying to save the horses and finding things not adding up in either situation she accidentally discovers they‘ve been hunting in the wrong direction.

Lordy, Mary Dell and her family go through some rough times (some of their own making) during the year or so in the book. However, the book leaves you feeling good as things work out and the bad guys are put in their place.

A paranormal cozy mystery. Bernie and Adam (and her ghostly grandma, Ruby) witness a murder on an ATV date to watch the moon over cliffs near Sedona. It was too dark to actually see who the person was but they knew a moonlight jeep tour was in the area. They, of course, try to figure out who the culprit was. 3.5-3.8 ⭐️

For those who like Christian based reading…Connie plans to start a Bible Study in her shop after work, but the group starts getting threatening hate mail. They decide to continue and Connie considers adding bagels to her offerings at the shop. One of Marple‘s better stories.

I loved this book, with flavor of “Our Town”. This is the story of Elmwood Springs, Missouri, from its foundation as a dream of its founder to its near death in present times. The characters are loveable, even in the hereafter. I couldn‘t stay away from the book.

A feel-good summer story. Both Lydia and Angela are at a crossroads in their life when they run into each other on Marigold Island. While strolling together, they discover the Beachside Inn is up for sale and decide to go into the venture together. They want to give visitors what they had in their childhood. Between 3:8-4🌟

Starting with an interesting “what if” this book takes you through a maze of clues and interconnections between characters. Delaney is called in to investigate the possibility of a discovery of a crusader‘s sword. Dancing around Scottish law of found treasure, Delaney heads to the estate in question. Not only does she get a glimpse of the treasure but a dead body is found.

A great read; an emotional roller coaster. Xavier and Samantha have a meet cute shortly before she is permanently moving from Minnesota to California to help with the daily care of her mother who is deep in the throes of dementia. Long distance relationships are hard! Even though I liked both of them, I think my favorite character was Hank!

This story sunk its hooks into me. I liked the 3 main characters and their development (although the daughters and their calamities were stretched to the extreme). The only thing I didn‘t like is being forced to read the next book in the series for answers to questions. Ginny‘s husband just died and he basically disinherits her, leaving her spinning. Her next actions seem like a whim but are the beginnings of taking control back.

A page turner, Laurie is looking for a new special and the story of the twins who supposedly murdered their parents would be perfect. As more new information comes in, she hopes she is narrowing down on the truth.

Never did figure out for sure who the kept woman was supposed to be; lots of options. This was a very violent story. Will and Sarah are called into the scene of a violent death that has all the earmarks of Angie. The case puts serious strains on their relationship. Soft pick

Not sure I can stall til Christmas to read the next in the series! Leta and Dave are at a mystery conference when they‘re woke in the middle of the night. The conference organizer is dead. Dave and the lol‘s are on the clue trail and somehow Leta becomes the lead suspect. I was able to determine the murderer early on, but it was still a fun read.

I actually liked The Fourth Daughter better, but this is truly a creepy suspense. Annie has had a lot of tragedy in her life and she feels like she is going crazy. Then there are all those things she loses only to turn up in weird places; she must be putting them there, right? One extremely stormy day, a stranger appears at her doorstep looking for help. Stranded in the storm they get to know one another and the woman tells a crazy story.

What a fun rom-com! Noah‘s friends are trying to coerce him into joining their bromance book club, telling him how it will help with his relationships. Boy, does he need help. Alexa is still dealing with a sexually abusive job and now an absentee father has turned up who needs a kidney. A bit spicy at times.

Loved the book; loved the ending! There‘s a story of pirates and pirate treasure in Maple Bay. Rumor exists that someone found it and re-hid it. Then there are all the suspected secrets of Bellwoods. This is a story rich in adventure, mysteries and murder, with a few surprises. You won‘t regret reading it!

I‘m going to miss Harry Clifton and the Barringtons. Freddy gets adopted. Emma becomes a Minister and Giles is asked to step down. Harry writes the novel of a lifetime and multiple other shenanigans go down.

Wow! Really enjoyed this and especially it being written in the format of a movie production. So many lovable characters and one you love to hate. Bill Johnson (don‘t call him BJ) is out to make a movie, inspired by an old comic. And it‘s going to be a blockbuster.

You never know what secrets can be found at the local pottery shop. This time Mira and Aerie were nowhere near the initial murder. Their friend, Heather, arrives at her pottery shop to find a close friend tied up and murdered. Mira and Aeri agree to help find the murder. As a bonus, things begin to progress with Dan. Also, Chelsea shows a more human side.

Mira and her best friend head to the flea market and carnival to scope them out. Mira finds a roll top desk that makes her heart sing. Sure, that it‘s beyond her budget, she‘s surprised the vender will give it to her for only $40. She‘s even more surprised when he races off. Then she sees the body under the caravan.

I like how each book follows seamlessly like it is a continuation of the story, without the need to include a teaser. It allows for binging of a series. The construction of a local theater is being sabotaged. When Sam becomes the lead suspect, Aieri asks Mira to clear his name. The pets had less of a part in this one and I missed them, as well as the ghost.

Ok, I‘m a wee bit hooked on this humorous series. A food critic visits the cafe and falls dead after consuming Mira‘s soup. She is the lead suspect, so she knows she has to find the real murderer before the cafe is destroyed due to lack of business.

I enjoy her characters,especially the animals. Mira is finally going to get to move into her new home, but finds the realtor dead in the kitchen. The next day someone starts a fire and the catastrophes continue. Jay and Aeri step in to help, but Mira believes the local police are worthless.

Funny and very spicy, though I didn‘t like some of Huxley‘s chauvinistic tendencies. However, I did like the meet cute. Lottie and Huxley bump into each other while trying to resolve some problems in their lives. They enter into a contract to be fake fiancés til they work through these problems and the fun begins. @FeatherV you would love this one.

The mystery was barely touched on in this story, unless the real mystery was why Penny was avoiding every one. Still, or maybe that‘s why I enjoyed this one more than why others so far. Connie may have been pushing Penny too hard; in any event she quits working at the coffee shop. Connie is in for some surprises when she finally confronts her. About a 3.5.

A visiting author is found dead by his vehicle outside the pub. While Leta and the lol‘s investigate, the greater part of the sleuthing is handled by Gemma. This time when Leta is injured it‘s not because she put herself in danger…at least not intentionally.

Perfectly named; a story of 2 unique people living their lives the best they can. It takes them nearly 20 years to discover just how important the other is to them and how they function.

I was surprised it ended without really solving anything. Stone has a new client who won the lotto big time. The client attracts a new girlfriend whose brother is recently released from prison and whose roommate is also out and a hardened criminal. I can‘t say anymore without serious spoilers.

Very powerful. The worst of humanity and the best of humanity are displayed in this story. Liv and her grandmother, Pi-Ling, search for her grandmother‘s 4th daughter torn away from her when the child was only 18months old. Very moving as you see people struggle to survive evil actions and rejoice in love of friends and family. 5🌟

Wow! This is a story of chances, taking chances, love, and letting yourself be true to yourself. I loved reading this! 5🌟

A satisfying read, perfect for the summer. Clay, a Navajo, encounters a young Hopi woman on the day he moves to Virgin River. She, of course, steals his heart but they both have background issues to resolve.

This cozy mystery novella was a fun, quick read. Mira is on a new adventure to her new home that she plans to turn over, when she observes a man switch cats and steal a show cat. She immediately takes off after him.

Mix King Arthur and yoga and what do you get? The lol detectives. Wendy takes control in this investigation as the little old ladies try to determine who poisoned Caryn during the yoga retreat and whether her fiancée, Arthur was actually murdered rather than a victim of a horrible accident.

I was worried when I saw the bad reviews, but this is a decent read/listen. It just isn‘t up to the high tension levels a Kay Scarpetta can be. I‘d give it about 3.5 ⭐️. Tying in murders from teasers in the previous book, this story actually is about the return of one of the monsters after Kay and her loved ones.

The best one in the series so far. Tru is supposed to deliver a talk at the monthly Arete Society Book Club. Shortly after she arrives at the host‘s home, the head of the club is murdered and the host is suspected. The host just happens to be Tru‘s boyfriend‘s mother. She‘s on the search to clear his mother‘s name. At the same time a robot at the library becomes her nemesis.

A fun quick read of short stories taking place at Charleton House or involving favorite characters from there. I think my favorite is the story of the Lord (James) who is murdered on his birthday and his best friend is assaulted, but they‘re found in a locked room without it being possible for anyone to enter or exit. But, you‘ll find lots of delightful stories to enjoy. Some of these stories were offered singly to readers previously.

This is a holiday series, so I wait for the next book‘s holiday before moving on. Violet has a new coworker, so she has a little more time to spend on her sleuthing. It will be interesting to see what he contributes to the stories. An art dealer is murdered and there are rumors of underhanded activity, so, of course, Violet starts looking into the story. Then her chief suspect, another art dealer, gets murdered too.

A great read with a romance that faced the grit of life. Emma has PTSD and other depressive problems thanks to the mentally ill mother who behaved monstrously. Because her exes go on to marry immediately after spending time with her and she runs across Justin in Reddit, who has the same problem, they develop a plan to break their curse. This book took me through a lot of emotions, made me laugh at times and was a satisfying read.

If you can get past all the whining in the first 1/3 of the book, this is a decent read. It did manage to make me both laugh and cry. Rylie is heart broken by the death of her mother after a long battle with cancer. Her grief incapacitates her so that she can‘t move ahead even with the romance she has dreamed of all her life. It is only when she can accept help and love from others that she can begin to heal. I give it about 3.8⭐️

Wow! I think this was as good as the 1st one in the series. This is Haymitch‘s story and how the reaping destroyed him even if he was the survivor. It tells of his 1st acts of rebellion and the personal battle with Snow. I couldn‘t put it down.

A little slow in some parts, but still a sleuthing romp. Laurie agrees to take on a show for someone who she believes was wrongfully convicted. As she delves more deeply, she begins to believe her victim was really the murderer.

A quick cozy mystery read. Huxton is getting serious with Raina‘s mom, but is it because he thinks she still has trust money and is in line for an inheritance rather than living off family? Then his uncle is murdered. Raina‘s mom asks her to look into the murder. At the same time Raina is still under the burden of a $3 mil inheritance that is supposed to go to her grandfather‘s 2nd family but the family thinks she stole and should give them.