Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Molly Stewart owns a cat grooming business with a mobile grooming van. Upon trying to return one of her feline clients to his owner, she finds his owner deceased. The deceased is in the […]
Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 4 of 5 stars When someone threatens Evan and the pets, Molly decides an investigation is needed. A body is found in the darkroom of Molly’s friend Evan and that is when it all begins. Evan owns a photographer studio and Molly […]
Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Erica has only known Terry for a very short time but marries him because she is in love. Erica has left her home with her two aunts and did not look back. But, when all is not as it seems with her […]
Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Kris comes to the rescue when Bart the cattle rustler steals Patches (a cow). This kids books tells a good story while educating the reader about cowboys and the lives they lead. Kris is the hero in this […]
Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is the first installment in the Elena del Carral Mystery series. The author’s own mother was the inspiration for this book. Elena del Carral is invited to audition for an unfinished ballet by the great […]
Murder on West Main: A South Shore Mystery by I.M. Foster My rating: 3 of 5 stars Colin did not expect to find the body of his boss when he went to work early one morning. Nor, did he expect to be arrested for this. Daniel is the town’s coroner and does not believe in […]
Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars Holly has made a home in Emerald Hollow and all is going well. A man shows up during a snowstorm and has no memory of his life before this. Sofia wants to trust him and pursue her feelings for him but is worried that […]
Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Laura takes a dream trip to England to delve into her family history. A brief encounter in a park with a misunderstanding may lead to more. This book was so much fun to read!! Looking forward to reading […]
The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 3 of 5 stars Laramee has returned to her parent’s ranch after she finds they are planning to sell it. She meets up with the man whom they have hired to help them. Laramee and Jamie begin to develop a relationship, but Laramee has baggage from […]
Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Evelyn switches bags with another woman accidentally in the London airport on her way to Greece. This seemingly innocent switch ends up being a matter of life and death. Evelyn meets Patrick who tries to protect her from the Fitzgerald crime family. Can […]
Web of Evil by N.L. Holmes My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second book in the Hani’s Dauguter Mysteries. We continue to follow Neferet as she finds herself trying to discover who the corpse that has washed up is and who killed him. Neferet may end up in danger herself as she […]
Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden My rating: 4 of 5 stars Rose is a photojournalist who was injured recently while on assignment. She returns home to take care of her mother after her mother receives bad news about her health. Rose begins to uncover secrets that have been hidden for decades after she […]
MuMurder At Music Hall by A. J. Ullman My rating: 4 of 5 stars True North is a private detective who has been hired by an ultra rich man, Skidmore. True is investigating the untimely death of Skidmore’s son. Skidmore does not believe that the man who was convicted of the crime is guilty. This […]
Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott My rating: 4 of 5 stars Finlay is a newspaper reporter who is going undercover to help put an end to a trafficking ring. Finlay is in danger at every turn. She has to rely on help to try to rescue these women and may find […]
Group Hug by Ariella Talix My rating: 4 of 5 stars In this very spicy read, Weston is looking for a roommate. He finds much more than he bargains for when he finds two perfect roommates. The three find that they are very compatible and begin living life together. Weston, Callum and Petra help one […]
Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Christy’s Aunt Betty gets married and all is going well until the body of an unexpected wedding guest shows up. This cozy mystery was great. I came to know and love the characters (especially the cats). I could picture this town where […]
Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is such a good book for 8-12 year olds. It is not easy being a girl of this age at school. This book has several short stories that show us how Sasha sees herself as inferior and not enough. […]
Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Margo is at the top of her game and about to win a prestigious award until one night changes everything. When it seems she has no other options, she takes a job with a dictator of a small country. Margo ends up not […]
The Scent of Snow by Giovanna Siniscalchi My rating: 3 of 5 stars Anne and Pedro are a happily married couple, but Anne feels like something is missing. That something is a child. Pedro does not want to have a child so Anne begins trying to convince him that they are missing out by not […]
Recipe For Revenge: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery by Hazel Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars April lost her father when she was young and never had a relationship with him. Now that she is in Laurel Lake she begins to learn things about his death that do not seem to make […]
Lela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lela’s niece flees to Malta with her boyfriend leaving Lela wondering what she could have done better as an Aunt. Lela has always done what her father wanted her too. But, the search for her niece leads her down a path where she must […]
Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King My rating: 3 of 5 stars No one wants to end up at Grave Digger Academy, but here are Makayla and her friends again. Mary Meet was supposed to be taking over at the Academy. But, things change and no one knows why. This short addition to the […]
Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King My rating: 3 of 5 stars No one wants to end up at Grave Digger Academy, but here are Makayla and her friends again. Mary Meet was supposed to be taking over at the Academy. But, things change and no one knows why. This short addition to the […]
Mission Target by Mark Nolan My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the seventh book in the series. Jake spends his time eliminating threats that are assigned to him. This time he and his dog Cody are threatened. This one is action packed and kept me reading to find out what would happen. I […]
Murky Murder by Hazel Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ivy has just been promoted to the position of head housemaid at the Hotel LaFontaine. She has her first date with her boss which is a success. A body is discovered in the hotel and Ivy decides she must solve the mystery. A page […]
Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery by Michelle Bennington My rating: 4 of 5 stars Birdie is a widow who is having trouble letting go of her husband and useless items that she continues to collect from dumpsters, yard sales, etc. Birdie has lost a lot in her life and finds herself attached to a […]
Secrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 5 of 5 stars Karina promises her grandmother that she will take over running her cafe when she dies. Karina discovers her grandmothers journal only for it to disappear. She must solve the mystery of who took it and why. Karina wants the journal so […]
Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 4 of 5 stars A captain is washed overboard during a storm. Logan finds herself trying to find out who murdered this crab boat captain to help save an innocent man. This book kept my attention from the very beginning. A […]
Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Logan must help solve a murder that is tied to many years ago during Prohibition. Logan’s life is in danger. I enjoyed this dual timeline book. Such a great addition to this series. View all my reviews
The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small My rating: 5 of 5 stars I enjoyed this addition to the Brass Ring series. Rusty wants to buy a Christmas present for his grandfather but does not have enough money. Rusty goes on some great adventures with the brass ring his grandpa gave him. Maybe Rusty will learn […]
