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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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I love curling up to a good cozy mystery and I am no stranger to this author’s books. Murder She Meowed is Book 2 in the Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, and while I did not read the first book (yet), this story could be easily be read as a stand-alone…but I will definitely by circling back to read from the beginning. This story was fun to read with mystery, secrets a few twists and turns and of course kitties!! I love how this author integrates her story along with the kitties that make it fun.

Christy and a few friends help with her Aunt Betty’s wedding event to make sure everything is perfect. What could honestly go wrong on a joy-filled day then a wedding….but to only discover at Christy’s best friends pastry shop that Janie is not only greeted by her own ex husband…..only to lead to his death. With the detective having his eyes on Janie as a suspect….what did happen to her ex. As the pieces start to come together…the question is…who would even want Tad dead….hopefully Christy and her friend Micah…along with kitties Pearl and Milton…be able to solve the mystery…

This was a fun read and looking forward to more in this series!

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Santana Hicks

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read another Kitty series by this author so I was excited when I saw the ‘Bookshop Kitties Mysteries’ series. I love the way the author writes the interactions with the cats. It is so wholesome.

Christy’s aunt was getting married. At the wedding, there was an unexpected guest. Since Christy is relatively new to town, she didn’t recognize the man that everyone was upset about appearing. All she knew was that his name was Tad. Later that night Christy and her best friend, Janie, and Christy’s love interest, Micah all go to Janie’s shop to help her bring her stuff back from the venue. Low and behold they find Tad dead on the floor of Janie’s shop.

Everyone is a suspect and it is the talk of the town. Tad had a lot of enemies. No one in town had something nice to say about him. This is also the second time Christy has been the person to find a dead body in this small town causing her to be the talk of the town herself. Christy is on the case with her kitties Milton and Pearl. Her best friend is the main suspect since Tad was her ex-husband. Christy wants to prove her friend’s innocence.

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Kerry Baker

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book, and series, really is the epitome of a cozy mystery. It is fun, lighthearted and mysterious all at the same time. The variety of different characters in this book is brilliant. They span ages and personalities and all work together so well to make a really interesting book.
I loved watching how this story developed. The author did a great job of doing throwing out multiple suspects to keep you guessing. I was engaged with the story the whole time and couldn’t wait to see how things would turn out. This was a great book and a brilliant addition to the series.

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Julie Johnson

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun little read that starts off at a wedding with the attendants being cats. What a cute idea! Janie is horrified to see someone in the crowd at the wedding that she was hoping she’d never see again. Apparently a few others felt the same way! Soon we learn that the “mystery man” is found murdered on the floor of Janie’s shop.

Not one to shy away from a good mystery, Christy and her cats Milton and Pearl report for duty. They know Janie is innocent as they were all together during the time of the incident. Micah also pitches in to help in between his shifts as an ER doc. Together, they will find a way to solve this mystery, but what other mysteries will pop up in the process?

These cats are SPOILT!!! They are the stars of this book series and have a big role to play. They are also the characters in Christy’s book series that she writes and sells in her bookstore. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. This was my first time reading her work!

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruth brings us another fun tale in the Bookshop Kitties Mysteries series, Murder She Meowed. It is full of furry sidekicks and super sleuths in this sweet cozy mystery.
Mayhem and madness ensue when Christy turns up to help a friend only to encounter a dead body. Now all she has to do is prove the innocence of an unlikely suspect.
A small town, family, a wedding, a wagon full of dressed up cats in their finest wedding attire and a murder are all wrapped up in this fun-loving tale.
This small town is full of colourful and quirky characters that you will love and make you laugh at their shenanigans and banter.
Murder She Meowed will make you feel good. It is entertaining tale and is a great tale to get lost in for some all-important me time.
If you love a good cozy mystery with an eclectic bunch, then this book is for you.

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Kerry Carr

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Bookshop Kitties Series. These are a short cosy mystery read and even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone.
One thing is love is that the authors imagination and character development really brings the stories to life. You can’t help but be drawn into the story and the mystery has so many twists and turns that you are constantly kept guessing.

In this book we are back with Christy and her friends. When a distant relative turns up at her Aunty Betty’s wedding she is left wondering who he is. When it turns out that he is her best friend Janie’s ex husband things start to get strange and when said ex husband is found dead on Janie’s shop floor the question then is who is responsible.
Janie is the prime suspect but even though she was at the wedding could she still have commited the crime? And if not her then who?
As Christy starts to learn more about who this man was she starts to realise that the amount of people who would have wanted him dead keep increasing. Christy knows he wasn’t a nice man but even she is shocked as revelations come out about what he did and to who.
But the question remains who is responsible for his death? Can she clear her friends name?

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Murder She Meowed” by Ruth Hartman is a cozy mystery that is perfect for cat lovers and fans of light-hearted whodunits. The story is filled with charming characters, including the lovable cats Milton and Pearl, who add humor and personality to the narrative.

The plot is well-paced and engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The small town setting adds to the cozy feel of the story, and the author’s descriptive writing brings Green Meadow to life.

Christy Bailey is a relatable and determined protagonist, and her determination to prove her friend’s innocence is both admirable and entertaining. The romantic subplot with Micah adds an extra layer of intrigue to the story, and readers will be rooting for Christy to solve the mystery and find happiness in her personal life.

Overall, “Murder She Meowed” is a delightful read that combines mystery, romance, and feline antics in a fun and entertaining package. Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy this charming book, and I look forward to reading more from Ruth Hartman in the future.

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun read. Who took out the ex? So many characters to choose fun. A fun cozy with some cool cats and an entertaining murder to solve. The wedding was my absolute favorite. This was a quick read that doesn’t give a way the murderer to quick. The characters fit perfectly in this town. I love the backstory where they have history. It’s a delightful read that I recommend, especially if you love your cozy with humor and charm.

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman
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Children’s book author Christy Bailey is thrilled that her aunt Betty is finally marrying the man of her dreams! The small wedding is a family event, right down to Christy’s cats and subjects of her books, Milton and Pearl, who are dressed in wedding attire and pulled down the aisle in a wagon. After the reception, Christy and her boyfriend-hopeful, Micah, agree to help her friend and wedding caterer, Janie, clean up at her pastry shop. But when they arrive at the shop, they’re not greeted by Janie but Janie’s ex-husband—who’s dead on the floor, cold as a frozen muffin!
Suddenly the murder is all anyone is talking about in the small town of Green Meadow, Indiana, and it’s clear the local police detectives have Janie squarely in their sights. But Christy believes in her friend’s innocence and with Milton and Pearl pawing for answers, Christy will stop at nothing to give Janie a happy ending.

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Ruth J. Hartman spends her days herding cats and her nights spinning mysterious tales. She, her husband, and their cats love to spend time curled up in their recliners watching old Cary Grant movies. Well, the cats sit in the people’s recliners. Not that the cats couldn’t get their own furniture. They just choose to shed on someone else’s. Ruth, a left-handed, cat-herding, farmhouse-dwelling writer uses her sense of humor as she writes tales of lovable, klutzy women who seem to find trouble without even trying.

Ruth’s husband and best friend, Garry, reads her manuscripts, rolls his eyes at her weird story ideas, and loves her despite her insistence all of her books have at least one cat in them. See updates about her cozy mysteries at Ruthjhartman.com.

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Children’s book author Christy Bailey is thrilled that her aunt Betty is finally marrying the man of her dreams! The small wedding is a family event, right down to Christy’s cats and subjects of her books, Milton and Pearl, who are dressed in wedding attire and pulled down the aisle in a wagon. After the reception, Christy and her boyfriend-hopeful, Micah, agree to help her friend and wedding caterer, Janie, clean up at her pastry shop. But when they arrive at the shop, they’re not greeted by Janie but Janie’s ex-husband—who’s dead on the floor, cold as a frozen muffin!
Suddenly the murder is all anyone is talking about in the small town of Green Meadow, Indiana, and it’s clear the local police detectives have Janie squarely in their sights. But Christy believes in her friend’s innocence and with Milton and Pearl pawing for answers, Christy will stop at nothing to give Janie a happy ending.

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