This is such a fun cozy mystery that I really enjoyed. It is such a fast paced book and it was easy for me to read it in one sitting. This is book 1 in the new Hazardous Hoarding Mystery series and I really cannot wait to read more. These characters were so much fun and I really truly loved the quirks that they had. Birdie was such a unique character who definitely collects things and surprisingly loves to dumpster dive. However, this story takes a turn when she discovers the body of someone she was fond of. While she begins the investigation she is accompanied by the spirit of her husband who has since passed on. This fit right in to the quirky story and honestly really made me love Birdie even more. I cannot wait for the next book because I loved Birdie so very much and I want to see what other adventures she and Walter get into.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-12-10 17:25:042023-12-15 06:59:51Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Christine Baranek
What an enjoyable and cozy mystery! I accidentally picked this book up instead of starting with the first in the series, but it was still entertaining. I will definitely be picking up the previous books as well since this one turned out to be a diamond in the rough. It took a bit for me to find the rhythm of the story, but once I did there was just no putting it down. Mimi was a character I could relate to well and was invested in her very quickly. This was my first book by this author, and it is far from the last. I recommend picking this one up if you are interested in cozy mysteries with plenty of twists and turns!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-12-09 23:49:232023-12-15 07:08:47Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Shannen Kern
This is my first Bates book and within this series. I tend to be a bit apprehensive jumping in the middle of the series and feeling like I’d get lost in translation but this one was far from it. I really enjoy reading cozy mysteries and this one did not disappoint! It grabbed my attention from the beginning as the mention of the heart brooch. Mimi, who is currently a jeweler at her father’s jewelry shop, has had aspirations of becoming a reporter but now it seems along with the help of her detective boyfriend has become a sleuth in the making. As more intrigue and unexpected circumstances follow along with this heart brooch and discovering its true owner as well as its mysterious, possibly cursed past. The characters are great, comical and keep you on your toes on what will happen next. I will be reading the previous books in the series as well as looking forward to more mysteries to come!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Ramoshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Ramos2023-12-09 21:41:022023-12-15 07:04:08Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Jennifer Ramos
Great read, full of suspense and mystery. This one will draw you in capture you to the very end. This is a book in a series but can be read as stand alone. I recommend this to all readers; you will not be disappointed.
Great read, full of suspense and mystery. This one will draw you in capture you to the very end. This is a book in a series but can be read as stand alone. I recommend this to all readers; you will not be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2023-12-09 19:40:452023-12-15 06:50:53Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Nina Maes
What an enjoyable fun mystery this read was! The suspense and humor kept me engaged throughout the entire thing. I couldn’t put it down because I needed to know what happens next. Very entertaining and loved the characters and story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-12-09 18:41:472023-12-15 06:50:04Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Ashley Sugar
This is the first book I have read by this author. It was a pretty good mystery. Mimi works with her father, who owns a jewelry store. An old friend of hers brings in a large diamond that she’s trying very hard to get rid of. She says it’s cursed but Mimi and her father don’t believe in curses. Right? If you like reading mysteries then I would recommend this book. It will keep you guessing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2023-12-09 18:26:562023-12-15 06:49:47Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Jamie Truex
Mimi Rosen’s family is in the diamond business. When her father purchases a “cursed” diamond, Mimi and her father are doubtful. But as things begin happening to everyone who has been involved with the diamond, Mimi starts to believe the diamond really is cursed. This was an interesting mystery that kept me reading to the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Terri Jo McAllisterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTerri Jo McAllister2023-12-09 18:00:362023-12-15 06:48:36Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Terri Jo McAllister
This is the 3rd book in The Diamond District Mystery Series. This is a cosy mystery filled with twists and turns that will keep you guessing from beginning to end. I read this book without realising it was the 3rd one however it didn’t take away my enjoyment of the story. These books can be read as a standalone however I will be going back to read the first too books in the series. This is a story based in the world of diamonds, from buying them to selling them and every part in-between. It was a really unique story as I knew little about the process before. Imparticular we are following 1 diamond that is supposedly cursed but is there such as thing as a cursed diamond?
When the seller of the “cursed” Diamond is found dead the our main character and amateur sleth decides to investigate. Was the diamond really cursed? What will happen to the person who now had possession of the diamond now? Will they suffer the same fate?
This is a story full of twists and turns, secrets and lies, cursed diamonds and a question everyone wants an answer to, who does the diamond belong to? And does it really hold a curse. Mimi is determined to find out and get to the bottom of the mystery even if it could put her own safety in danger.
I love Mysteries and this was fast paced and engaging. I loved how determined Mimi was to get to the truth and how that determination kept pushing her forwards. Overall it was a really enjoyable mystery.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-12-09 14:52:242023-12-15 06:47:19Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Kerry Carr
I gave this story 4 stars. It’s the first book by this author that I’ve read. Although I haven’t read the other installments in the series it was easy to keep up. Murky Murder is a page turner and keeps you hooked until the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2023-12-09 09:23:522023-12-15 06:56:09Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Amber Howard
Murky Murder by Hazel Smith is the 4th book in the Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery series. I’m sure this book is a great addition to the series, however, I’ve never read any others. It was a fine stand-alone book, though some things probably would’ve been better within the full context.
It follows Ivy, a maid at LaFontaine, newly promoted to Head Maid, during a weekend business conference. Things seem to be going well until a mysterious and cryptic letter arrives shortly before a guest is murdered. Ivy, her friends, and the police work together to solve tye case. It was a nice, quick read with a little romance between the mystery.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Whisper Hymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWhisper Hymer2023-12-09 07:31:342023-12-15 06:54:45Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Whisper Hymer
Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates is the third book of the Diamond District Mystery Series. This is my first time reading a story by this author. This was a very intriguing read for me. After reading the synopsis I just had to give it a try, like i had to find out of if the diamond was really cursed of if it was just a series of coincidences that led them to believe it was( i’m not gonna spoil it for you lol you gotta read it 😂). I gotta say I really enjoyed it so much so I’m gonna go back to read the previous ones. This murder mystery with the journalist that doesn’t stop no matter what, will give such an intense ride with so many twists and turns that you won’t see coming. I highly recommend you read this and I look forward to reading the rest 🥰
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hannah porterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHannah porter2023-12-08 22:52:272023-12-15 06:52:58Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Hannah Porter
This was a great cozy mystery to read! I read this one first even though it was the fourth in the series. I plan to go back and read the others now after enjoying this so much. I didn’t find it hard to read even though I had not read the others first. I have recently started to love a good mystery read. I really enjoyed the characters in the story and the way the author writes. The author did a great job of keeping you guessing until the end on who was guilty. I also really love Ivy the main character and cannot wait to read more about her in the other books!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2023-12-08 20:04:122023-12-15 06:40:07Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Carla Clemmons
Ivy works at a grand hotel in the UK, she has just taken over as the Head of housekeeping and has gone on her first date with Max who owns and runs the hotel. However things are not always as they seem for Ivy. Ivy and her friends; Kat, Elise, and Moira are now set out to solve a mysterious and slightly unnerving happenings at the hotel. Now a body of one of the participants of the hotels business conference has now been found and Max and Ivy are both being threatened. Can they find out who or why these things are happening before something even more sinister happens?
This is the first book I have read by Hazel Smith, and it was an absolute delight! Murky Muder is the 4th book in the series, but it can be read as a stand-alone book. Even though it can be a stand-alone, I will be going back and reading the previous books, as I have fallen head of heels for these quirky characters. It is a lighthearted cozy mystery book for all ages. The entire book is a whodunit feeling, and it doesn’t make it easier to guess, considering every person is hiding a secret.
Ivy has just been promoted to head maid at the Hotel LaFontaine and has just gone her first date with her boss, the owner of the Hotel, Max (Sir Maximillian Humphrey). Their date went wonderful, all except a crazed hooded person running towards their table with a knife. What Ivy thought was just a one off turns into a series of mysterious events. Starting off with a creepy cryptic letter the hotel receives, which is followed by a guest, being murdered. Just as you begin to think you know what is going on, the author throws in another great suspect. I did guess the bad guy correctly, but I will say, I made myself second guess a good bit – which I loved!
Such a great quick light book to read! I definitely recommend to anyone who loves a bit of mystery and wants something light or quick to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Helen Dawkinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHelen Dawkins2023-12-08 19:36:262023-12-15 06:38:44Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Helen Dawkins
Murky Murder: An Utterly Addictive Cozy Murder Mystery is the fourth book in the A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery series. Starting in, I was a little confused because this was the first book I read in the series. I quickly learned the key players in the series. Ivy, originally from the Midwest, works in a posh hotel in London. She leads the maids in the hotel but also solves crimes with her co-workers. I enjoyed the characters and Ivy’s interactions with the local police. You can tell she has irritated them with her crime-solving skills in the past. This is a light, cozy mystery that kept me reading until the end. I enjoyed the relationships between the characters and will go back and read the previous books in the series to get insight into how they developed over the series. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2023-12-08 19:11:292023-12-15 06:38:28Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Sheri Schrader
Murky Murder is Book Number Four in the A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Series. It is a cozy mystery with suspense, mystery, intrigue, drama, and romance. The story centers around the character of Ivy who works at a posh hotel in London as a maid. Things are going well for her, and she has been promoted to Head Maid complete with a new office. Ivy has also been asked out by her boss Mr. Humphrey whom she has admired for awhile. On their first date chaos breaks out over dinner as a hooded stranger suddenly appears in the restaurant wielding a knife. Thankfully, his efforts to cause them harm were thwarted by the quick actions of restaurant staff. Soon after, Ivy starts receiving suspicious and menacing anonymous notes and someone dies in the hotel under mysterious circumstances. Ivy must find who is responsible for both the notes as well as the murder and even those closest to her become a suspect. A tension filled story with quirky, lovable characters that leaves you wondering whodunnit. This book takes a few twists and turns before the culprit is revealed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-12-08 15:05:282023-12-15 06:37:05Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I really enjoyed reading this wonderful cozy mystery. Filled with so many great characters it’s a captivating read. Ivy is a fantastic lead character and I really look forward to reading more of her adventures. I have found this series at book 4 and I will now be happily going back and reading more. Just so you know my reading experience was in no way hindered by starting at book 4 so should you choose to do the same it will be OK but why just limit yourself to one book when you can read them all LOL.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2023-12-08 14:38:192023-12-15 06:36:52Murky Murder ( A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Jules Herbert
This is the fourth book in the Maid Ivy Cozy Mysteries series. I hadn’t read the previous books in the series before stumbling upon this one and although there is some character background which I feel would have made a great story in the previous books, the story is still enjoyable as a standalone. This ended up being a short but fun read, an enjoyable cosy mystery that was both entertaining and easy to follow. The author created a fun collection of character who were all able to bring their own skills to the team. They were enjoyable and believable in their own ways, combined they were a quirky mystery solving team. I look forward to going back and reading the series from the beginning and getting more understanding of the characters and their previous adventures.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-12-08 14:35:392023-12-15 06:36:42Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
This is my first cozy mystery by this author. It reminded me of watching cozy mysteries on TV. Cute.
Ivy has just been promoted to Head Maid at a luxurious hotel in London. Ivy is starting to date her boss, Max. On her first day, a big conference starts, a weird letter appears at the hotel, and there is a semi-threat made towards her boss. It is just another day in the life of Ivy.
When the person issuing the threat to her boss is found dead in his hotel room, the mystery begins. Toss in some questionable business associates, some old rivalries, and a little of the unknown and no we are cooking. As the clues mount with no answers, Ivy struggles to balance the mystery and her new duties.
With help from her friends, Ivy assists the police with the investigation. When the evidence points to an unusual suspect and the police think they have it all tied up, Ivy feels that there are things that don’t quite fit. Then in a plot twist, an unknown surfaces and threatens Ivy! All the pieces start to fit and Ivy manages to save the day and hotel!
If you are looking for a quick, easy read that can take you out of your everyday doldrums, this is it! Enjoy the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2023-12-08 12:45:572023-12-13 20:54:17Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by M Policicchio
Mission Improbable: Vietnam is the third book in the Blanche Murninghan Mystery series by Nancy Nau Sullivan. I didn’t realise going into this book that it was the third book in a series. I loved the bright, interesting cover and clicked a copy before I noticed it was well into the series. Luckily, it can be read as a standalone without feeling like you are missing anything- but having said that, I am intrigued enough to want to find out what happened in the first two books- so I will definitely be going back to explore them too, soon. This is a mystery with interesting character who set off on a quest to discover the truth- and end up on a bit of a journey of self-discovery, dredging up the ghosts of the past along the way. With travel, amateur sleuthing/investigation, history, family, discovery, challenges, adventure, and some emotion- this story made for an intriguing read. Set against the sights and sounds of Vietnam, added an extra layer of interest to the overall storyline. Another great read from this talented author. Happy reading…
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 turner that kept me guessing. I will definitely read more by this author!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2023-12-07 17:06:592023-12-13 13:12:28Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Paula R Sayers
Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith. This is such a good, clean, cozy mystery! I really enjoyed this book and will be reading more by this author. Its set in London and Ivy is the maid at the LaFontaine Hotel and a big conference is in town. When she goes on a date with a new guy it goes great and everything seems to be working out but when a guest comes up murdered Ivy has to try and figure it out. Along with her 4 legged friends and some 2 legged friends they are digging into the mysterious letters that have begun arriving. This book is short and sweet and can be read as a standalone. I truly enjoy reading the books in order so that I get to know the characters better. This is such a fun mystery series and I can’t wait to read more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-12-07 14:33:372023-12-13 13:20:32Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Tausha Treadway
Mission Improbable is the fun third book in A Blanche Murningham mystery. I haven’t read the first two books in the series, but I did not feel like I was missing anything. Amateur sleuth Blanche is intrigued and compelled to help a woman find her roots and see the country in which she lost her father. The journey is not so straightforward when some discouraged their adventures but there were others that we more than happy to shed light on what happened. What they learn will have long lasting effects as they uncover their heart-breaking stories. There is raw, and emotional moments with connections, bonds, friendships, hopes, and strength of character, sadness, humour, angst, and adventure. This is a story that is set in Vietnam and really tugged at my heartstrings, as we are reminded of a war that destroyed many. The story is well written and had me flipping the pages so I could find out how everything played out. There are great characters along the way who are unique, interesting, real, and colourful. I enjoyed the story so much I am going to go back and see what I missed in the first two books. Worth the read.
Mimi is jealous of her college friend Roz, she has it all: the career, the husband, and of course the money. After careful consideration and the motivation from her boyfriend Mimi sends a text to Roz, to see if she may have a freelance job for her in her magazine. Roz let her know that she may have something but first Mimi must help her to get her hands off 2 pieces of jewelry, since Mimi’s father is into the diamond business this task should be easy. Oh but life is anything but easy, and those pieces of precious stones and metal will be the beginning of a mysterious adventure to Mimi and her inner circle.
This fast paced story is full of tension and action, you won’t be able to put it down until the very end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paloma Fierrohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaloma Fierro2023-12-07 11:01:522023-12-13 13:19:10Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Paloma Fierro 07/12/23
This was an intriguing mystery. There are bits of culture in it. I love the fact that we get bits of Blanche’s life and bits of Jean’s. I fell into it right from the beginning. I found Blanche to be a breathe of fresh air. She’s down to earth and tells it like it is. This a really riveting story because it focuses around secrets. It’s one that I’d recommend to mystery lovers.
Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith a great mystery book
Her first date with Mr. Humphrey, her boss and new beau, was a huge success. With the exception of a deceased guest, she’s now prepared for any problem when the elite of London arrive for a business meeting.Equipped with a strong sense of determination, an unquenchable curiosity, and amazing friends at her side, Ivy pulls her apron strings tight and jumps headfirst into the web of mystery.Everyone is concealing something, including dependable employees that no one would suspect, according to cryptic letters and hidden codes.
Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down
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Bang has a knack for adopting the most improbable causes…
It’s 2003. Blanche “Bang” Murninghan is perfectly content sitting on the dock of the Peel ‘n Eat Pier on Santa Maria Island, sipping an excellent draft and wiggling her fishing pole after an elusive sheepshead. Perfectly content, that is, until Jean McMahon appears at her side and forever disrupts Blanche’s peaceful idyll with ghosts of the past.
Blanche’s amateur sleuthing skills have become local legend, and Jean needs her help. It’s not a simple favor Jean asks: Will Blanche go to Vietnam with her and look for Jean’s mother?
Blanche feels an old wound rip open in her heart. Her father was killed in Vietnam, and she’d never gotten much history from her beloved grandmother on the subject. She realizes she and Jean share a powerful bond: They both want the truth.
A former newspaper journalist, Nancy Nau Sullivan taught English in Argentina, in the Peace Corps in Mexico, and at a boys’ prison in Florida. Her love of travel inspired her mystery series in which Blanche Murninghan sets off from her Florida home to various parts of the world where she immediately finds trouble. Nancy visited Vietnam in 2017 and fell in love with the culture, the people, and the food. She sent Blanche there for Mission Improbable: Vietnam, the third installment of the Blanche Murninghan Mystery series, which includes misadventures in Florida, Mexico City, Ireland—and Argentina, coming soon. Nancy is also author of an award-winning memoir, The Last Cadillac, and a novel, The Boys of Alpha Block. She lives in Northwest Indiana and, often, on Anna Maria Island, Florida. Find Nancy atwww.nancynausullivan.com.
The Cannibal Caper: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden- 4 out of 5 stars
Second book in this series and Sparky is back only this time she is dealing with a cannibal that has sophisticated tastes. With such great attention to detail, this author time travels you back to 1930’s Los Angeles. You truly feel like you are sleuthing right alongside Sparky. I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elisha Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElisha Johnson2023-12-06 20:03:582023-12-13 13:10:47The Cannibal Caper (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Elisha Johnson
Slay It With A Diamond is Book Three in The Diamond District Mystery Series. It is a cozy mystery with drama, suspense, action, danger, secrets, lies, humor, and witty banter. The story is set in New York City’s Diamond District and centers around the character of Mimi who is an amateur sleuth. Mimi used to be a journalist and loves a good mystery that she can delve into. As she digs into the mystery behind a cursed diamond she uncovers long-buried secrets, family feuds, and scandals that put her life in danger. A great read that takes Mimi into the cutthroat world of diamonds and how sinister it can be. The characters are quirky, and Mimi is someone that can be simultaneously smart and somewhat naive. Her boyfriend seems to help her remain focused and grounded. An entertaining read with twists and turns that will compel you to read to the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-12-06 14:01:442023-12-13 12:52:08Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I’m a sucker for shiny things and murder so when I had an opportunity to read about diamonds and murder…sign me up! This is book 3 in the series and while you don’t necessarily need to read the other 2, I think it would help. I liked the idea of the plot being a hybrid learn about diamonds/murder mystery and it was done well…but there were parts that were very slow for me and just really kind of overdone. The beginning was hard for me to get into, but once I did, it was able to keep my interest. I also felt that there was a lot of time spent on characters that weren’t necessarily integral to the plot and that slowed the book down as well. I liked it…it was a fine read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Kimleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Kimley2023-12-06 13:02:432023-12-13 12:51:44Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Megan Conley
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